Academic Deans Council Minutes : January 06, 1970

Abstract

Dean Dykema distributed a memo concerning the catalog statement on general course requirements. Dean Scriven advised the subcommittee for the Calendar and Academic Affairs Committee that he would submit a recommendation to the Senate. Dean Scriven suggested dates for the beginning and closing fall and winter quarters. Coffield wished to work towards a mechanical back-up system to support computers. Dean Swartz suggested that the first day of the quarter be designated for late and final registrations. Dr. Coffield reminded the committee of the two existing patterns available on the academic quarter system. Coffield requested Deans Dykema and Scriven to study the final exam schedule and apply it to the remaining academic calendar. Summer school will begin on June 18, with the final date for application being May 28. Dean Scriven proposed that room schedules be incorporated in the quarter bulletin and printed. Dean Charignon requested no one other than engineers be scheduled for all engineering labs due to the costly and delicate equipment accessible to students. Dean Scriven proposed that a student information sheet be filled out and corrected by students, for approval by Deans or Department Heads. Dr. Coffield raised the question regarding the physical examination requirement for college candidates. Dr. Coffield asked that Dean Dykema examine and comment on the revision of the catalog statement on general course requirements.