Graduates with a Bachelor's of Arts in Mathematics will be prepared to continue their academic study or apply their knowledge in their professional careers and personal level.
Objective
Compatible With MAA
Curriculum for the BA degree is in agreement with the curriculum recommendations from the MAA.
Indicator
Compare BA With MAA
Compare BA program requirements with those of the MAA.
Criterion
90% MAA
BA program offerings are 90% in agreement with the MAA recommendations.
Finding
Calculus preparation
Students were unprepared for calculus; less than 50% of Calculus I students were achieving an A-B-C grade.
Finding
Preparation for higher math
Many students are not prepared for the abstract reasoning in higher math courses.
Action
Prereq change for calculus
The prerequisite for Calculus I (MTH 142) were raised to a "C or better" in MTH 163, trigonometry.
Action
Prereq change for higher math
Students entering higher Algebra and Analysis classes must now complete MTH 364 with a C or better
Objective
Accepted To Grad School
Students who receive BA degrees and who apply for graduate school will be accepted.
Indicator
List Accepted To Grad School
List of students who received a BA in Mathematics and were accepted into graduate school.
Criterion
50% grad school
50% of students who apply for graduate school are accepted.
Finding
50% grad school
Data not available.
Action
Acceptance into grad school
The department will institute a plan to track graduates once they complete their degree.
Objective
Integrating Technology
Technology will be integrated into the BA curriculum, including proficiency with graphing calculators and at least one mathematics software package.
Indicator
Technology & Syllabi
Information on technology being used will be taken from course syllabi.
Criterion
100% technology
100% of non proof-based courses use appropriate technology.
Objective
Increase Number
Increase the number of students seeking a BA in mathematics.
Indicator
Math Major Numbers
Number of students with a BA degree plan in Mathematics.
Criterion
math majors increase
The number of students seeking a BA degree in Mathematics will increase by 5%.
Finding
Increase in mathematics majors
The number of students seeking a BA in mathematics increased from 3 to 4 over the previous year.
Action
Increasing the number of mathematics majors
Students seeking a BA are rare because of the foreign language requirements cuts down on the number of mathematics classes. Still, the department will recruit with both the BS and BA in mind.
Goal
Increase Math Majors
Objective
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate student presentations given in a conference environment.
Indicator
Student Presentations
Undergraduate student presentations given in a conference environment.
Criterion
Student presentations
At least 12 students will present the talks based on their explorations or research. At least four of these talks will be off-campus.
Finding
Student presentations
Numerous students made presentations on and off campus. Twelve traveled to give talks.
Action
Student presentations
Pursue external funding to enable undergraduates to obtain scholarships in support of their research.