President Hitchcock Announces First Steps In New Academic Plan

University President Karen Hitchcock announces first steps in new academic plan which includes the consolidation of departments and elimination of programs. Among the departments consolidated are Atmospheric Sciences and Geology (took effect July 1, 1996), the consolidation of four language departments, the elimination of the German instruction in 1996-1997, and the announcement that 1996-1997 will the final year for physical education classes in the Department of Physical Education. As part of the plan, 19 faculty members were hired in 14 departments.

Subjects

Academic Colleges, Schools & Departments

Source Details

Vinny Reda, "Academic Plan Takes Effect," University Update, September 4, 1996, p. 1