0) Gather Data
Other universities' programs [ Farouk: UBC, SFU stats]
[ Heath: reach out ]
[ AQ: anyone to reach out to?]
[ retention: 335 -> 435; 312 -> 412; ]
1) can we identify some possible specific goals for the Curriculum Review ourselves?
. Address retention?
. Program simplicity
. Grow honours program? Honours courses?
. Algebra stream
. Analysis stream / interaction w applied ( Fourier Analysis)
. Capstone courses
. Structure of STAT program
. Ways to expose MATH students to more stats.
. Volume of 2nd year courses. (Many program students start in other areas. )
2) how to invite others to suggest things to focus on?
email + dept mtg follow-up. (no discussion in dept mtg; just encouraging people to think about responding)
3) what is a good way to ensure broad participation?
Fall break or Spring break
4) what is a good way to keep the process streamlined enough that we can actually achieve something?
Design retreat to involve ppl. (Find moderator? Teresa D?)
High level initial section
followed by more specific area discussions.