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Program Review Physics and Astronomy University of Hawai'i Hilo Program Review Physics and Astronomy University of Hawai`i Hilo Version 1: February 26, 2017 Version 2: May 16, 2017 Contents I. Mission Statement and Goals . .3 II. Secondary Accreditation . .4 III. Executive Summary . .4 IV. Program Organization . .6 IV.1 Background . .6 IV.2 Program Goals . .9 IV.3 Program Components . 11 V. Evidence of Program Quality . 34 V.1 Evidence of Student Success - Assessment Based . 41 V.2 Success of Current Students . 41 V.3 Former Student and Alumni Success . 41 V.4 Faculty . 42 VI. Future . 97 VI.1 Program Goals . 97 VI.2 Resource Requirements . 98 VI.3 Department Chair's Evaluation . 99 VII. External Review . 102 VIII. Memorandum Of Understanding . 103 IX. Approvals . 104 1 Department of Physics and Astronomy Program Review 2016 - 2017 Appendices 105 A-1 American Institute of Physics Publications . 105 A-2 MOU - Institute for Astronomy & UHH Astronomy . 115 A-3 Physics and Astronomy Operation's Budget . 118 A-4 Alignment of Physics Courses with UH-System . 127 A-5 UHH Core Competency Assessments - Written Communication . 137 A-6 UHH Core Competency Assessments - Quantitative Reasoning . 139 A-7 UHH Core Competency Assessments - Information Literacy . 143 A-8 Faculty CV . 145 A-9 China Scholarship Council . 196 A-10 NOI - Hoku Kea Observatory . 207 A-11 Agreement with Berry College . 210 Page 2 Department of Physics and Astronomy Program Review 2016 - 2017 I. Mission Statement and Goals The mission of the University of Hawai`i at Hilo (hereafter UHH) is: `A`ohe pau ka `ike i ka h¯alauho`okahi One learns from many sources The Department of Physics and Astronomy at UHH offers two programs, the Bachelors of Science degree in Astronomy and Bachelors of Arts degree in Physics. Both degrees have their own mission statements which are closely aligned with the mission of UHH at large. Physics Mission Statement1: The mission of the UH Hilo physics program is to provide students with a rigorous, high-quality foundation in physics. The primary goal is to prepare students for graduate studies, for work as professional physicists, or for careers in secondary education, engineering and just about any technical or scientific fields. Our program supports the liberal arts mission of the University by providing general education courses for all students and service courses for the natural sciences and pre-health fields. The physics program has, and actively seeks, partnerships with other UH Hilo STEM programs. Although a quality undergraduate education is the focus of our degree, our faculty, together with our students, conduct original research and make substantial contributions to community education and service on the Big Island. Astronomy Mission Statement2: The UH Hilo astronomy program aims to (a) develop the science knowledge and analytic skills of students, whether they be majors or not, through a focus on the field of astronomy; and (b) instill an appreciation of science, particularly astronomy, in students. The program provides the students with transferable skills so they can excel in a wide range of STEM-related fields. Through the study of astronomy, graduates will also learn to appreciate and understand science more broadly, enabling them to be more informed citizens. The B.S. degree program, taking advantage of our access to Maunakea Observatories, provides the training needed for students seeking careers in astronomy|as professional astronomers, observatory technical staff, and educators. Our program supports the liberal arts mission of the University by providing general education courses in a field of major importance to the State of Hawai`i. The University of Hawai`i's 2011-2015 Strategic Plan identifies six different goals, which the Department also recognizes as important: Goal 1: Provide learning experiences and support to prepare students to thrive, compete, innovate and • lead in their professional and personal lives Goal 2: Inspire excellence in teaching, research, and collaboration • Goal 3: Foster a vibrant and sustainable environment within which to study, work, and live • Goal 4: Cultivate, sustain and reflect a diverse, multicultural university that is rooted in the indigenous • history of Hawai`i Goal 5: Strengthen UH Hilo's impact on the community, Island and state of Hawai`i through responsive • higher education, community partnerships, and knowledge and technology transfer Goal 6: Facilitate organizational excellence through continuous innovation, responsible resource develop- • ment, and effective communication 1http://astro.uhh.hawaii.edu/aphysics.php 2http://astro.uhh.hawaii.edu/astronomy.php Page 3 Department of Physics and Astronomy Program Review 2016 - 2017 II. Secondary Accreditation Not applicable III. Executive Summary The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers two degrees the B.A. in Physics and B.S. in Astronomy and minors in Physics and Astronomy. The Department is housed under the College of Arts and Sciences and the Division of Natural Sciences. The program trains students interested in observational astronomy and physics. Our alumni continue their studies in related fields to either pursue master, doctoral or engineering degrees, they secure jobs in observatories, museums, planetariums, and laboratories. The astronomy program attracts students mostly from the mainland while the physics program attracts students from the State of Hawai`i. The astronomy program is about twice as large as the physics program in number of majors. Currently most faculty in the department are trained as astronomers. The Department has 4 tenure/tenure-track faculty, one instructor, one staff, and seven lecturers, two adjunct faculty and one affiliate faculty3. The Department has an observatory on Maunakea, the Hoku Ke'a, whose director is one of the four tenure-line faculty. In its current condition the observatory is inoperable and slated to be decommissioned but the situation may change in the next 6-9 months. The operation's budget of the department is currently $10,800 per year which is slated to the physics and astronomy laboratories, maintenance of two 4WD department vehicles to support field trips and to access the observatory, minor equipment (faculty computer upgrades), and office supplies. The program services a large number of non-majors. Most of the students the department services major in Biology and Marine Science who require a one-year freshman physics class. The Department also services majors in Computer Science, Geology, Chemistry, Agriculture, pre-Engineering, and Natural Science with freshman physics courses that are part of their program requirements. The department offers several courses that meet the GE requirements, especially in astronomy, open to all majors and are taken mostly by non-science majors. Since the last program review in 2006, the Department has seen the following changes: 1. The Physics and Astronomy Department has expanded its curriculum offerings to include more sophomore laboratories and has streamlined freshman labs in physics and astronomy. 2. With guaranteed access to state-of-the-art telescopes on Maunakea the astronomy program focuses on observational astronomy. 3. The number of full-time faculty decreased from nine to five since the last program review due to a number of unexpected circumstances. At nine faculty, the review process culminated with the recommendation that one experimental physicist be brought onboard. The growth of faculty in the department turned negative in 2012 and remains so in AY4 2016-17 even with the addition of a new hire starting in Fall 2017. 4. The number of majors has fluctuated and remains at about 40 in Astronomy and 15 in Physics. The number of graduates also fluctuates yearly and ranges from 2-8 but is on average 6.1 in Astronomy and 3.5 in Physics. These numbers are similar to peer institutions. Looking into the future, the Department plans to: 3Adjunct and affiliate faculty are non-salaried appointments; affiliate faculty do research and adjunct faculty can teach at UHH 4Academic Year Page 4 Department of Physics and Astronomy Program Review 2016 - 2017 1. Continue to justify and request lecturers be replaced with full-time faculty. 2. Utilize the guaranteed access to all telescopes on Maunakea efficiently and responsibly and develop new educational and research opportunities with this unique resource. 3. Seek a new site for the educational observatory of Hoku Ke`a on the island of Hawai`i.5 4. Continue to improve our academic program and research activities, as well as nurture a collegial working environment among faculty and students. 5The fate of the UHH observatory is in the hands of the Hawai`i State Legal and Executive branches. Page 5 Department of Physics and Astronomy Program Review 2016 - 2017 IV. Program Organization IV.1 Background Physics and Astronomy Programs: The priority of the Department of Physics and Astronomy is to support the B.S. in astronomy, B.A. in physics, and respective minor degrees. In addition, the Department services eleven degree programs, the pre-engineering program, and the STEM Research Honors and Energy Science certificates. The eleven degree programs offered by the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Marine Science, Computer Science and Natural Science and the pre-engineering track require a one or two semester class in freshman physics. The certificates require upper division courses in physics and astronomy. Finally, the Department supports the university at large by offering an introductory courses in astronomy and physics that fulfill the Natural Science general education requirements. The two degree programs in the Department are designed to prepare UHH students to compete for technical jobs in Size of Bachelor’s Class by Number of FTE Faculty astronomy, physics and related fields or continue onto grad- in Physics Departments Offering Only Bachelor’s Degrees uate school. Our alumni have secured jobs at astronomical LEGEND 28+ observatories, planetariums, science museums, research labs, O 1 department 26 private industry, and some have continued their education O 2 departments in master and doctoral degree programs in various fields.
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