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