Vision
Mathematics develops computational skills, critical thinking, and problem
solving skills. The theory, discipline, and techniques taught in mathematics
courses are especially important in today's society. The faculty of the
Department of Mathematics recognizes this and strives to ensure that the
student learner obtains this knowledge. At the same time, the faculty
contributes to the discipline by fundamental research in pure and applied
mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education.
Mission
The Department of Mathematics will offer courses and programs of study
that will ensure that the student learner will be able to contribute to
today's society. The students will obtain abilities to critically assess
numerical and graphical information; learn to formulate strategies for
solving problems; and acknowledge the importance of being intellectually
curious throughout their adult lives. The Department, through its faculty,
will continue to contribute to the body of knowledge of the discipline,
whether in traditional research, applied research, or research in the
teaching of mathematics.
Values
The Department:
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Puts a high priority on student learning in a personal environment.
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Encourages students to participate in the learning experience through
participation in the classroom, involvement in faculty-directed student
research, student oriented seminars, and other related activities.
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Encourages both faculty and staff members of the department
to undertake professional development opportunities that make educational
excellence possible. |
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Values the contributions of the faculty to their discipline through
publications, presentations, and other methods of intellectual dissemination
and strongly encourages their continued efforts in these endeavors. |
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Values the contributions of its members in terms of service to the
Department, the College of Arts and Science, the University, the West
Georgia region, and the discipline. |
Goals
The Department will:
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Offer courses that: |
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Build and enhance computational skills necessary in today's society. |
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Develop the students' ability to critically interpret numerical
and graphical data. |
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Develop and enhance the students' problem solving skills. |
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Encourage and reinforce the critical thinking skills of the students. |
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Develop the students' ability to intelligently communicate mathematical
results in both a written and oral format. |
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Work closely with other Departments and Colleges within
the University to ensure that their student majors have the necessary
mathematical background to succeed in their discipline both academically
and professionally. |
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Ensure that the student candidates of the
Early Childhood and Middle Grades Education degree programs have the
necessary content courses to become certified in the State of Georgia
and will pass the certification exams in mathematics. |
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Offer courses to In-Service Teachers that will enhance
their mathematical content knowledge. |
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Offer a minor in Mathematics that allows the non-major
to take more specialized classes in mathematics. |
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Offer undergraduate degree programs that meet the needs
of the student majors, the discipline, industry, education, and society.
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Re-institute the Masters in Mathematics, offering concentrations
in Applied Mathematics and Teaching of Mathematics. |
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Provide the faculty with the necessary time and resources
to enhance their professional endeavors in teaching, in research,
and in service. |
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Provide an environment which will help all faculty and
staff to achieve their professional goals. |
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