Support the Notion of a Research Oriented Department
Objective
Produce Research Related Materials
Encourage research track faculty to illustrate their research through the production of related materials.
KPI
Publications And Presentations
100% of research track faculty members will produce publications and presentations dealing with their research. The standard is that each research faculty will produce at least one publication.
Result
Number Of Peer Reviewed Publications
In 2013-2014 there were over 30 peer reviewed publication published by members of the physics department.
Action
Encourage Faculty To Publish Papers With Undergraduate Students
Encourage faculty to publish, when appropriate, papers with undergraduate physics majors.
Goal
Provide Appropriate Personnel Resources For The Unit
Provide Appropriate Personnel Resources for the Unit
Objective
Laboratory Technician Staff Position
Submit a proposal to acquire a Laboratory Technician Staff Position as part of the annual departmental budget proposal. The individual filling this position will be charged with maintaining the instructional lab equipment and laboratory preparation that cannot be conducted by faculty.
KPI
Submission Of Staff Request
The request for a Laboratory Technician Staff Position will be submitted as part of the annual departmental budget proposal by the deadline set by the College and Arts and Sciences. The new strategic planning should make the request more likely to happen.
Action
Full Time Laboratory Coordinator
There will be a full time laboratory coordinator in the fall of 2014.