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From page 4... ... 2 Self-Evaluation and Goal Setting The first step in any departmental improvement program consists of evaluating a unit's strengths and weaknesses. Faculty discussion of current reports and activities nationwide is one way to spur this, to decide what improvement efforts would make sense locally. Read the entire page →
From page 5... ... Actions for Renewing U.S. Mathematics/ Sciencss Departments • What are the responsibilities of the mathematical sciences community to research and scholarship generally; to graduate, undergraduate, and K-12 education; to interdisciplinary research and interaction with industry and other disciplines; and to increasing the representation of women and minorities in science and mathematics? Read the entire page →
From page 6... ... 3 Realizing Goals This section highlights many opportunities for departmental improvement based on actual experiences in the mathematical sciences community. These discussions and success stories can serve as input as a department tailors plans to its own strengths and potential. Read the entire page →
From page 7... ... Actions for Renewing U.S. Mathematical Sciences Departments • Enhancing the perception and appreciation of mathematics in the general population; • Improving the quality of mathematics education at the K-12level; • Nurturing gifted students; and • Preparing future generations of mathematicians. Read the entire page →
From page 8... ... Actions for Renewing U.S. Mathematical Sciencss Departments The following components are critical in any undergraduate educational initiative. Read the entire page →
From page 9... ... Actions for Renewing U.S. Mathematical Sciences Departments Placing freshmen into appropriate courses reduces frustrations and failures, for both students and faculty. Read the entire page →
From page 10... ... Actions for Renewing U.S. Mathemstica/ Sciences Departments topic and explaining its relation to well-known areas or to questions in mathematics and/or science; • Considering cultural diversity when selecting colloquium speakers; • Sponsoring studentMAA and Pi Mu Epsilon chapters and encouraging all undergraduate majors (and other interested students) Read the entire page →
From page 11... ... Actions for Renewing U.S. Mathematical Sciences Departments departmental culture? Read the entire page →
From page 12... ... Actions for Renewing U.S. Mathematical Sciences Departments contribute to and benefit from the college or university environment. Read the entire page →
From page 13... ... Actions for Renewing U.S. Mathematical Sciences Departments ing where the students would be placed in the mathematics sequence supporting their proposed major should they enter college with no further mathematics experience. Read the entire page →
From page 14... ... Actions for Remiwing U.S. Mathematics/ Sciencss Departments (i.e., NSF's Young Scholars Program10) Read the entire page →
From page 15... ... Actions for Renewing U.S. Mathematical Sciences Depattments Actions that can be taken to improve a graduate program include: • Broadening course work requirements by introducing distribution requirements. Read the entire page →
From page 16... ... Actions for Renewing U.S. Mathematical Sciences Departments experiences, competitions, and student paper sessions at regional meetings. Read the entire page →
From page 17... ... Actions for Ren6Wing U.S. Mathematics/ Sciences Departments faculty, but merely reflects a reduced teaching assignment and emphasizes time for research. Read the entire page →
From page 18... ... Actions for RfNIBWing U.S. Mathematics/ Sciencss Depar1ments ers, particularly in comparison with the physical sciences. Read the entire page →
From page 19... ... Actions for Rert6Wing U.S. Mathematical SCiences Departments Interdisciplinary Research Interdisciplinary research has been of great importance in the development and broadening of the mathematical sciences. Read the entire page →

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... 2 Self-Evaluation and Goal Setting The first step in any departmental improvement program consists of evaluating a unit's strengths and weaknesses. Faculty discussion of current reports and activities nationwide is one way to spur this, to decide what improvement efforts would make sense locally.