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Mathematics Department Meeting

Stay informed about the latest happenings in the Mathematics Department at New York City College of Technology, from faculty promotions to administrative deadlines. Find out about upcoming meetings, key dates, and academic policies. Learn about academic appeals, handling disciplinary issues, enrollment trends, faculty accomplishments, and future goals.

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Mathematics Department Meeting

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  1. NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Mathematics Department Meeting September 7, 2017

  2. Election of department secretary • Approval of minutes from May 4, 2017 • Fall 2017 department meetings: September 7 October 5 November 2 December 7

  3. Welcome! Lecturer: Bruce Kan Substitute Lecturer: StathisVerras

  4. Congratulations! Promotion to Associate Professor BoyanKostadinov

  5. Important administrative dates • Sept. 5 – Multiple position form, release time form, office hours and online form • Sept. 11 – COA – Commencement of Attendance • Oct. 31 – Midterm grades • Nov. 10 – Last day to withdraw for W grade • Dec. 13 – 19 – Final exam period • Dec. 27 (?) – Final grade submission

  6. Important personnel dates • September 8 – Faculty files of candidates for reappointment are closed • Promotion • October 20 – Request for Personnel Action (RPA) • November 10 – Last day to deposit PARSE and update files for promotion • Fellowship leave and Scholar Incentive Award • November 17 - Request for Personnel Action(RPA) • November 29 - Fellowship and Scholarship Incentive applications are due to chairs

  7. Hold the dates • Peer meetings for promotion candidates: • Tuesday, Dec 12 12:00-2:00 • Thursday, Dec. 14 12:00-2:00 • Tuesday, Dec. 19 12:00-2:00

  8. F, WU, I WN: Never attended, certified by COA (commencement of attendance) Do not permit students whom you assign WN to attend classes. Caution: Irreversible grade, has serious financial aid impact F : Failing grade, attends classes to the end, takes the final exam WU : Stop attending classes prior to the final exam week (including missing the final exam) I (incomplete): Passing grade, reasonable expectation that the student can pass, discretion of instructor. Incomplete Grades may be given by the instructor only when there is a reasonable expectation that a student can successfully complete the requirements of the course. This grade is a privilege and not a right. An “I” grade must be removed within one month after the beginning of the following semester, or the grade of “F” will be recorded.

  9. Maintain an accurate and current E-class folder

  10. Procedure for appealing a letter gradeA,B,C,D,F 2016 – 2017 Catalog page 30 • Student must attempt to resolve with the instructor. • Student must attempt to resolve with chair of the department. • Student fills out an appeal and submit to the Registrar. • The appeal is reviewed by the department’s appeal’s committee. • The committee’s decision is final. Procedure for Appealing Academic Dismissal Appeals are submitted to the Committee on Course and Standards.

  11. Handling disciplinary issues in your class • Address the issue with the student privately • Department chair/course coordinator • Security Office x5550 • BIT (Behavioral Intervention Team) BIT@citytech.cuny.edu • Faculty/student disciplinary committee • Report serious misconduct immediately

  12. Handling cheating and plagiarism Academic integrity (cheating, plagiarism) • Address the issue with the student • Report to department chair • Report to the Academic Integrity committee • Faculty/student disciplinary committee

  13. Handling sexual misconduct and confidential information The instructor has the responsibility to report sexual misconduct under Title IX. The instructor may not keep the information confidential. • Refer students to speak to the counselors N108 • Refer students to speak to the college Title IX/Diversity Officer

  14. Fall 2017 Enrollment • Enrollment in MAT 0650 has drastically decreased to less than half of previous fall • Enrollment of MAT 1175 has nearly doubled from previous fall. • Enrollment of MAT 1275/1375/1475 has decreased(Students do not perform well enough to be placed into higher credit level classes). 266sections (exclude City Poly, P-Tech, College Now) 8349students 37different courses

  15. ACCUPLACER placement test cut scores

  16. More Enrollment Data

  17. Graduation Data In 2016-2017, the Computer science program has 41 graduates (6 women 35 men), the Applied Mathematics program has 15 graduates, the Mathematics Education program has 11 graduates.

  18. Faculty Accomplishments 2016 faculty scholarship report • Approximately 80% of math faculty reported scholarly activities • Documented approximately 200 activities, including (numbers are estimate) • 100 conference presentations/lectures • 30 peer-reviewed publications • numerous magazine/news articles • numerous conference organizations • 16 reviews/commentaries. • Math faculty are PI or co-PI on the following major institutional grants total more than $6.4 million dollars: Title V, MSEIP, S-STEM, Noyce, IUSE • Math faculty are PI on three Research grants • Math faculty were awarded the PSC/CUNY grants • City Tech math faculty have been active at the CUNY Graduate Center as the organizers and the participants of GC seminars and conferences, as well as the doctoral faculty.

  19. 2017-18 Goals and Targets • Applied Math • Complete program review • Increase enrollment, improve retention and graduation • Math Education • Complete CAEP self-study and program accreditation • Increase recruitment efforts, increase enrollment • Streamline program curriculum to improve retention and graduation • Computer Science • Increase recruitment of women • Increase retention and graduation • Applied Math, Math Education, Computer science to streamline program requirement and electives • Developmental Mathematics • Restructure and enhance course curriculum and policy to improve student learning and pass rates. • Continuing efforts in critical course assessment and propose intervention strategies • Continuing efforts to improve communication among instructors teaching the same course • course coordination • Course policy • Improve the student advisement and registration process, including correct placement of students into courses. • Increase the engagement of faculty (full-time and adjuncts) in OER and technology-based curriculum. • Increase the engagement of full time faculty in research and professional development.

  20. Miscellaneous items • University report: Increase enrollment in STEM • Exelsior scholarship • College Council – Special election • Budget request – September 15

  21. Curriculum • Update on the curriculum proposal of MAT1275EN, MAT1190EN, and MAT061 • Tasks for the academic year 2017-18 • Other announcements

  22. Course Coordinators MAT 1175 – ? MAT 1275 – Holly Carley MAT 1375 – ? MAT 1475 and 1575 – Henry Africk MAT 1190 – Nadia Benakli MAT 1272 – Johanna Ellner MAT 1372 – Ezra Halleck

  23. Committee Reports Assessment Curriculum Final Examination MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS Department Committees Final Grades Appeals Good and Welfare Placement Professional Development and Research Mathematics Education Applied Mathematics Computer Science Developmental Mathematics Programming and Scheduling Appointments Technology Website/Instruction Chairperson Course Coordinators Department Sponsored Organization SIAM Student Chapter Math Club Department Administrative Assistants Department Delegates to College Council Coordinators and Liaison Coordinators Learning Center Coordinator Library Liaison Faculty Travel/PDAC Liaison

  24. Good and Welfare • Speaker next Thursday, Sept. 14 (see flyer) Adjournment

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