Chairs speak with provost about graduate programs

Provost William Koehler in separate meetings Thursday about the division of academic affairs review of their respective graduate programs.

Koehler said because the meetings dealt with administration concerns, he would not comment at this time.

Reports have circulated that the biology and geology programs may be combined or axed. The university is currently reviewing all graduate programs.

“We are dealing with management issues,” Koehler said. “I would prefer that this information remains with the department dean, chairs and myself for the time being.”

Koehler said he would be able to comment fully after the Christmas holiday.

Biology department chairman Wayne Barcellona will meet with department faculty today to discuss topics covered during his meeting with the provost.

Some geology faculty members said geology Chairman Nowell Donovan has not yet a scheduled a meeting for that department.

— Joi Harris