Presidential
Advisory Committee of
PROPOSAL 7-05
(Voting Units: Academic
Units)
THE ROLE OF NON-ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES
AT
REVISIONS TO PROPOSAL
8-04
Background
In November 2003, the University Senate adopted
Proposal 8-04, which asked that principle number 6 of the 2000 Strategic Plan be
revised to read:
"Engineering,
science, and technology remain the focus of our university. We recognize,
however, that the School of Business and Economics and departments such as
Humanities, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Education, and Physical Education not
only provide valuable complements to an education in engineering, science, and
technology, but also make valuable contributions to the university with their
own degree programs. These programs can play a vital role in the long-term
viability of Michigan Tech."
The Administration returned Proposal 8-04 to the
Senate on September 30, 2004 and indicated that the University’s Strategic
Planning Working Group (SPWG) recommended the following text substitute for that
in 08-04.
“Engineering, science and technology, and the
business of technology, will remain the focus of our University. We recognize, however, that other
disciplines and degree programs play a vital role in the long-term viability of
the University. They are essential
to prepare students for life in a world where science, technology, humanistic
and social issues are inextricably linked.”
President Mroz indicated that he would likely support
a Senate proposal incorporating this text and would recommend it to the Board of
Control for its approval.
The Senate Executive
Committee examined the SPWG text and suggested that it recognize that these
“other disciplines and degree programs” have educational and research functions
other than to “prepare students for …”
Proposal
Revise principle number 6 in the 2000 Strategic Plan
to the following:
"Engineering, science and technology,
and the business of technology will remain the focus of our University. We
also recognize that other disciplines and degree programs are necessary for the
University's long-term viability and that they make significant contributions to
the University's educational and research missions in a world where science,
technology, humanistic and social issues are inextricably
linked."
Approved by Presidential Advisory
Committee: October 27, 2004
Approved by President Mroz: December
24, 2004