CALS Dean Kathryn VandenBosch has named LSC faculty member Dietram A. Scheufele, John E. Ross Chair in Science Communication, to the college’s strategic planning committee.

The committee, made up of faculty staff, students and board of visitors members, is tasked to:

“Articulate principles to guide establishment of priorities in CALS.

Define overarching themes to emphasize in setting priorities for investment and integrating research, teaching and outreach activities.

Make recommendations for the college’s future scope and mission.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the college’s current structure and identify places where restructuring may be desirable.

Address issues related to teaching, training and learning, such as defining instructional capacity and articulating goals for educational innovation.

Recommend ways to undertake planning for other components of CALS, including research stations, centers, international activities and advancement activities.”

To read more about the College’s strategic planning process and for a listing of committee members, visit eCALS here.