This blog has been created by the Task Force on Reorganization for the purpose of providing a space for faculty to post comments and ideas about the alternatives being considered for the reorganization of academic units on campus. We ask that you include your full name and department with any comments you post on the website.
The Chancellor has charged our Task Force “to provide advice about the proposal [he has] made on college reorganization and to explore as well the possibility of a College of Arts and Sciences, or any other alternative organizational structure that it finds appropriate for the campus.” The Chancellor’s charge to the Task Force and related information are available at:
http://www.umass.edu/chancellor/budget_taskforcemembers_020609.html
We take our responsibilities as representatives of the broader academic community seriously; and in doing so, are mindful of the guidance provided by the Faculty Senate, with particular attention to the following motions, which were adopted at the February 9 General Faculty meeting:
GF 09-01 That the Chancellor shall share his draft Strategic Plan with the Task Force on Reorganization and the Faculty, so that they can evaluate approaches to reorganization in light of that draft Strategic Plan.
GF 09-02 The Task Force on Reorganization shall be free to consider alternate reorganization plans, including no reorganization at all.
GF 09-03 That the Task Force on Reorganization consult with and seek advice from faculty of all ranks, academic deans, librarians, staff, and students; shall have access to all requested information; and shall provide for transparency in its deliberations.
GF 09-04 That the Task Force on Reorganization shall provide a preliminary report by March 6, 2009, but shall take whatever additional time is required to produce a thorough and complete final report.
The minutes of the Faculty meeting are available at:
http://www.umass.edu/senate/gfm/gfm_minutes_08-09.htm
We actively seek input and shared information from our academic community who are generating ideas and plans concerning how best to move forward in response to the proposed reorganization. This blog is strictly for sharing ideas and information. We do not have the capacity to directly answer questions or to respond to individual posts. We will carefully consider the insights shared through this collaborative information-sharing medium.
We look forward to your valuable and constructive contributions.
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