FdS Council Newsline, March 7, 2018
The UFR Council, chaired by Mr. Hoffmann, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, met on Wednesday, March 7, 2018
The following current issues were discussed:
=> the snowstorm that occurred on February 28. The memo titled “Cevenol Weather Event Prevention Plan” dated March 18, 2016, which outlines the guidelines to follow in the event of a red or orange alert, was reviewed. The document, which was distributed by the Office of the President of the University of Montpellier last fall, is available on the university’s website. The measures taken by the department during this event were also presented.
=> Reminder regarding the election process for the renewal of members of the Faculty of Sciences Council. The creation of scientific departments means that researchers are now affiliated with these departments and are no longer eligible to vote within the academic units unless they have taught 64 hours there.
The following items were on the agenda:
Voting on agreements
=> A sponsorship agreement with Total to fund the Master’s in Geosciences, specializing in Exploration and Reservoir Geology,
=> The renewal of the partnership agreement with the Executive Employment Club,
=> a partnership agreement between the Mayotte University Training Center and the University of Montpellier,
=> an agreement to renew the “ADIREM” scientific interest group (IREM network),
=> the provision of space for the Eugène Pottier-Jean Sibelius Elementary School for a performance by the school choir.
Introduction to the Office of International Relations
A report on the activities of the International Relations Office was presented, covering incoming and outgoing student mobility—particularly through Campus France—as well as support for the establishment of dual degree programs, agreements, and collaborations for faculty and faculty-researchers within the department.
Update on Teaching Methods
The Faculty of Sciences’ academic calendar for the 2018–2019 academic year for bachelor’s and master’s programs has been approved by the Council.
A presentation was given on initiatives related to the ICT and digital technology mission, along with a reminder about the upcoming 2018 MUSE call for proposals (April 21): “Supporting the pedagogical transformation of programs as part of the development of future MUSE Master’s Programs of Excellence”
An update on student affairs was also presented and discussed.
Campus Life
The School of Science will host the academic finals of the “Faites de la Science” and CGénail competitions on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.
Your elected representatives and the department chairs serve as your points of contact within the Faculty of Sciences at Montpellier. Please feel free to reach out to them.
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