The renowned chemistry department at this liberal arts college requested the advice of consultants in the context of confronting a major opportunity: the institutional move from the trimester to the semester system. Their concerns for curricular development in this time of change focused primarily on maintaining and enhancing the research-rich culture of the department for both majors and non-majors as they considered the allocation and reallocation of faculty time. The consultant recommendations and institutional responses follow.
The chemistry department at this liberal arts college in the southwest has been recognized for its continual pursuit of excellence. However, the department wants to increase the visibility of and enrollment in the department. Several steps were identified that will contribute to and add to the success of the department.
