Deans’
Council Meeting
Industrial
and Engineering Technologies
October
25, 2000
The
2000-2001 Dean’s Council held their first meeting on Wednesday, October 25,
2000 during Activity Period from 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. in Room D-20.
All members were in attendance: Tamara
Cates, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technologies; Ed Dees,
Teleproduction Technology; Robert Hall, Machine Tool; Jason Lamb, Automotive
Technology; Rob Loncaric, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics; Wesley Pugh,
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technologies; and Melissa Ray, Engineering
Graphics Technology. Programs in
the Industrial Maintenance Department were not represented.
Marc Tarplee, Dean of the Industrial and Engineering Technologies
Division introduced himself to council members and welcomed them to the meeting.
Mr. Tarplee explained that the Dean’s Council provides students with an
opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns, as well as offer
recommendations on how the College may better serve its students.
Dean’s Council members also serve as representatives for their
classmates. Mr. Tarplee welcomed
the students to stop by his office in D-19 should they want to discuss anything
or have questions. He said that he
is usually available any time except on occasional Fridays when he goes to USC.
Students can also reach him by phone at 327-8017, or by e-mail at tarplee@york.tec.sc.us.
Mr.
Tarplee reported that surveillance cameras are being mounted in several
locations throughout the campus. Incidents
of theft and car break-ins have been reported recently. The cameras should be
helpful to the College’s security officers in patrolling the campus.
Mr. Tarplee also stated that there has been a problem in the past with
buildings being locked before night classes ended.
This problem has been addressed, and buildings will remain open until
11:15 p.m. during the week.
Mr.
Tarplee announced that tickets to Arts, Etc. cultural events at Winthrop
University are now available to York Tech students for $5 per person.
There is a limit of four tickets per person at this special price.
Mr.
Tarplee said that the College has run into a dilemma over the operating hours of
Food Services. Due to low profits,
the College closed Food Services during the evening hours, but received many
complaints from evening students. Food
Services is once again open during the evening hours, but is not making an
adequate profit. Mr. Tarplee asked
the group to survey students in their programs to find out their expectations
concerning operating hours and the food that is offered.
He said that he would like a reply within two weeks.
Tamara
Cates expressed concern over unrest in the Computer Technology Department
following the department manager’s departure.
Mr. Tarplee said that he was aware of the unrest as well.
Ms. Cates asked if students could have input in the hiring or promotion
of
Ed
Dees said that smokers who congregate under the minimally covered entrances to
Building C during rainy weather are a problem to non-smokers.
He asked if there were any plans to add or increase outside coverings of
the building, which is currently being remodeled and expanded.
Mr. Tarplee said that he was not aware of any such plans, but would look
into it. It was pointed out that
the problem would be alleviated completely if the entire campus could be
designated smoke-free.
Jason
Lamb asked if the Automotive Department would recover adequate storage space and
outside work area, which were lost when the Building C expansion began.
He said there was not enough space outside the shop now for students to
do certain projects. Mr. Tarplee
replied that when ETV moves out of Building D and into a new building that is
being planned, the Automotive, Air Conditioning, and Welding Shops can be
expanded.
Robert
Hall requested additional information about a transfer program that his
instructors had mentioned. Mr.
Tarplee said that two transfer programs are available to students in the
Industrial and Engineering Technologies Division.
Students can continue their studies and work towards a bachelor’s
degree in Engineering Technology at South Carolina State, Appalachian State, or
the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.
York Tech also offers an Engineering Transfer Program in conjunction with
the University of South Carolina. Students
can complete the first two years of USC courses at York Tech and then transfer
to USC. Transfer programs relate
primarily with Electronics and Mechanical Engineering Technology studies. There
are also certain stipulations that apply. Mr.
Tarplee recommended that interested students see the appropriate department
manager for complete details.
The
next Dean’s Council meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at 11:00
a.m.; however, additional meetings can be scheduled at the council’s request.
The
meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
Respectfully
submitted,