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Interdisciplinary Studies Program Update - October 2010

This update provides a comprehensive overview of Auburn University's Interdisciplinary Studies program as of October 2010. The program has received necessary approvals and is seeing growth in enrollment, with ongoing student support initiatives. Key developments include the hiring of a program director, a notable increase in course enrollment, and established recruitment and promotional activities. There are plans for future events and enhancements to communication materials. Interested students can reach out to program coordinator Kathryn Flynn for more information.

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Interdisciplinary Studies Program Update - October 2010

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  1. Interdisciplinary Studies—Update October 19, 2010

  2. Background • Program approved by: • AU Curriculum Committee Oct. 2, 2008 • Board of Trustees Jan. 29, 2009 • ACHE June 26, 2009 • Program Endorsed by AU Senate Oct. 7, 2008

  3. Recent activities • Director hired effective Aug. 1, 2010 • UNIV 2190 taught: • Fall ’09 with 13 students • Spring ‘10 with 20 students • Fall ’10 with 40 students

  4. Current Enrollment • First graduate in Summer, 2010 • Two students should graduate this semester • Six students with approved plans of study • Four students who have approved capstone projects (UNIV 4980)—two are completed, two underway • A number of students in the pipeline

  5. Recruitment and Promotion Activities • Announcement in “This Week at AU” • Article in “The Plainsman” • Email to students in selected programs who did not have a full schedule • Presentations to groups including some UNIV courses • Counseling by IDSC staff with prospective students

  6. Recruitment and Promotion Activities • Development of a preliminary brochure and website—working on updates of both • Hosting an event Wednesday, Oct. 20 to bring together current and potential students with advisors and potential faculty mentors (86 people have accepted invitations to attend)

  7. Oversight Committee • Oversight committee met Aug. 30, 2010 • Plan to have a minimum of one meeting per semester • Have established a password protected on-line site for posting student materials to facilitate committee review and comment

  8. Future Plans • Visit or revisit universities with strong Interdisciplinary Studies programs • Improve brochure and website • Host events bringing students, faculty and advisors together every semester • Develop a distance education version of UNIV 2190

  9. Questions? • Contact: Kathryn Flynn • flynnka@auburn.edu • 4-7277

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