Economics Faculty Meeting

19 Aug 09

Agenda

1. Dean Sumichrast2. eLC, Emily Thompson3. Announcements 4. Workshop coordinator report 5. Graduate coordinator report 6. Undergraduate program 7. Moore promotion case8. Adjunct appointment policy

Announcements

• Aug 17 TAC meeting summary– Budget comments– Course buyout policy– Internship course policy– Course evaluations– Journal list

• Syllabus policy• SecureUGA participation• Fall Social, Sep 10, 5:30-7:30, Founders Garden

Undergraduate Program

• AY09 actions– Passed areas of emphasis; public-policy AE to

submitted for college and university approval– Introduced listserv; created presence on facebook

and Linkedin– Economics Society to sponsor orientation session

for new majors

• AY10 charge – examine principles courses and recommend improvements