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Proposal:
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This proposal is to bring together two strong colleges, Chemical and Life Sciences (CLFS) and Computer, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences (CMPS), in order to enhance partnerships and possibilities for new collaborations in research and education. Scientific activities that cross the boundaries between traditional disciplines are increasing rapidly, and combining these two colleges has the potential to enhance opportunities for new research collaborations and encourage the development of innovative new education programs at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. By combining these two colleges, the University enhances its ability to attract excellent faculty and leadership, as well as more federal, foundation, and private funding.
The integration of the two colleges calls for a multi-step process. This proposal concerns the first step: the reassignment of the four CLFS academic departments (Biology, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Entomology), one research institute (the Maryland Pathogen Research Institute), and all CLFS academic programs to CMPS. No changes to academic programs are expected as part of the integration: any future changes to academic programs will follow the normal PCC review process. There are also no changes to faculty departmental affiliations or appointments With the exception of one fewer dean and one fewer associate dean (both vacant CLFS positions that will not be filled), no reductions in staff lines are anticipated as a result of the integration, although staff reassignments within the new college may be considered. |
