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UMKC Department of Chemistry Profile 2018-2019The Mission of the Department of Chemistry is to create a positive, inclusive environment thatsupports student learning, research, community and professional engagement for futurechemists, scientists, educators, health science, and other professionals.The Vision of the Department of Chemistry is to grow as a regional leader in the field ofchemistry education and research through increased enrollment, more tenure track faculty,and enhanced resources.OrganizationThe Chemistry Department is a unique unit that promotes the professional development ofFaculty, Staff, and Students operating to prove our mission and vision, while adhering to theAmerican Chemical Society guidelines.Chemistry TT Faculty1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Keith R. BuszekXiaobo ChenJerry R. DiasAndrew J. HolderKathleen V. KilwayShin MotekiNathan OylerZhonghua PengJ David Van HornChemistry Emeritus Faculty1.2.3.4.James R. DurigEckhard HellmuthYanching J. JeanCharles WurreyChemistry NTT Faculty1.2.3.4.Paul BarronAndrea Drew GounevTodor GounevLena Hoober-BurkhardtStaff1. Michael Sykora2. John Whitchurch3. Asia Williams1
UMKC Department of Chemistry Profile 2018-2019Students1.2.3.4.5.Undergraduate Majors in Bachelor of Arts in ChemistryUndergraduate Majors in Bachelor of Science in ChemistryUndergraduate Chemistry MinorsGraduate Program Masters of Science in ChemistryGraduate Program Interdisciplinary PhD Coordinating Discipline Chemistry (PrimaryUnit)DEGREE PROGRAMChemistry (HC)Chemistry BAChemistry BSChemistry MinorChemistry MSChemistryChemistry Primary DisciplineChemistry Co-DisciplineDEGREE PROGRAMChemistry(Undergrad SCH)Chemistry(Graduate 110242431536543242148The Chemistry Department Faculty explicitly affirms that they maintain their organizationalidentity and within any College and or School, the department must remain as stated below.Department of Chemistry remain indefinitely as a unified organization. Operational Policies – administrative, fiscal, and other operational procedures.Current ChairCurrent Department Committees, Structure, Organizational ChartCurrent Promotion and Tenure criteria and proceduresCurrent Process for Annual Evaluations – Faculty workload documentCurrent CatalogCurrent University Committee AssignmentsDepartment of Chemistry appeals support for 3 full-time Assistant Professor positionsfor the next 3 years. Department of Chemistry appeals support for a full-time Office Support Assistantposition.2
UMKC Department of Chemistry Profile 2018-2019The FTT Assistant Professors generally teach the following courses CHEM 115, 211,212, 320,321 and 322 courses with enrollments of 26 – 290 students.1.) Number of Majors, Minors, Masters, PhD, SCH 5 Year TrendAY16/1715/1614/1513/1412/13Number of Majors (All)FT23.723.624.12725.9Number of Majors 1614/1513/1412/13Number of Majors raduate DegreesAwarded9685109106101Number of Minors/5 YRTrend39332524417992AY15/1614/1513/1412/13PhD Students - Discipline19/1623/1925/2326/30PhD Students 13/1412/13AY16/1715/1614/1513/1412/13SCH/FT Faculty813820774845771Masters Students/5 .) Programs housed in departmentProgram NameBachelor of Arts (BA)Bachelor of Science (BS) - ACSMastersIPhDNo. StudentsAY 13/14229/23397/98723No. StudentsAY 14/15229/23290/776193No. StudentsAY 15/16210/21380/79716No. StudentsAY 16/17219/21682/84916
UMKC Department of Chemistry Profile 2018-20193.) Service/Required (*) CoursesNo.Students AY13/1428110102269 (46)577 (40)535 (37)407 (38)383 (35)82 (38)81 (29)307 (33)266 (25)246 (29)235 (24)Course NameCHEM 111: Physical Basis Chem(3CH)CHEM 115: Elements of Chem (4CH)CHEM 115L: Elements of Chem Lab (1CH)CHEM 206: Human Nutrition (3CH)CHEM 211: General Chem (4CH)*CHEM 211L: Experimental Gen Chem Lab (1CH)*CHEM 212R: General Chem II (4CH)*CHEM 212LR: General Chem II Lab (1CH)*CHEM 320: Elem Organic Chem (4CH)CHEM 320L: Experimental Organic Chem (1CH)CHEM 321: Organic Chem I (3CH)*CHEM 321L: Organic Chem I (1CH)*CHEM 322R: Organic Chem II (3CH)*CHEM 322L: Organic Chem II Lab (1CH)*No.StudentsAY 14/152110197215 (52)579 (50)521 (43)381 (37)355 (26)78 (51)73 (45)335 (25)285 (21)258 (31)219 (22)() Enrollment in summer sessions following AY; SS14, SS15, SS16, SS174No.StudentsAY 15/1623105101220 (41)581 (54)536 (45)410 (41)390 (30)76 (49)74 (48)300 (30)242 (23)274 (23)237 (16)No.StudentsAY 16/173210495202 (41)600 (43)552 (31)380 (49)386 (58)76 (60)72 (49)303 (35)239 (30)265 (23)241 (23)
UMKC Department of Chemistry Profile 2018-2019The Department of Chemistry offers an American Chemical Society (ACS) approved andaccredited Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree program, which our majors receive uponthe completion of the requirements. UMKC and Rockhurst University have the only ACSapproved programs in the greater Kansas City area. The program bullet points are listed ernance/committees/training/acsapproved.htmlACS Approval ProgramACS Promotes excellence in chemistry education for undergraduate students through approvalof baccalaureate chemistry programs. ACS approved programs offer a broad based and rigorouschemistry education that gives students intellectual, experimental, and communication skills tobecome effective scientific professionals.Benefits of an approved program Institutions with an ACS approved chemistry program attract top high school talent.Approved departments are staffed by accomplished faculty, containing a modern andwell-maintained infrastructure, and provides a coherent chemistry curriculumEmployers find graduate of approved programs to be better prepared for technicalemployment.Approval process provides a mechanism for department program evaluation, in order toidentify areas of strengths and opportunities for change, and leverage support fromtheir institutions and external agencies.GUIDELINES FOR PROGRAM APPROVAL AND STUDENT CERTIFICATION1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Goals of Program Approval and Student CertificationInstitutional EnvironmentFaculty and StaffInfrastructureCurriculumUndergraduate ResearchDevelopment of Student SkillsProgram Self-EvaluationCertification of GraduatesACS Guidelines for Bachelor’s Degree Programs (pdf)5
UMKC Department of Chemistry Profile 2018-2019Health and SafetyIt is critical that the Chemistry Department upholds the guidelines of health and safety listedChemical Management Plan, set forth by the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Department,in cooperation with the Region 7 EPA. The plan contains the approved treatment protocols forlaboratory neutralization of accepted hazardous materials. Developed by EHS, to ensure thesafe and proper use of hazardous and nonhazardous chemicals and to comply with applicablegovernmental regulations addressing the disposal of these chemicals. In addition, it wasdesigned to foster waste minimization, and to provide the faculty and the staff with amanagement program to reduce the potential for accidents involving hazardous chemicalsand/or /ChemicalManagementPlanWord06202016.pdfElements of the CMP include: A procedure for identifying potential or actual hazardous chemicals or wastesA procedure for periodic reexamination of those hazardous chemicals or wastesidentified by the procedure in (a.) above as well as a systematic method foridentification and evaluation of any new potential or actual hazardous chemicals orwastesProcedures for labeling, and inventorying hazardous chemicals or wastesA procedure for identification and training of personnel directly responsible for ensuringthat (a.), (b.), and (c.) are implementedA procedure for monitoring, recording, and reporting compliance with the CMPA procedure by which information generated by the CMP is provided to the personsperforming waste analyses each element is addressed as part of the complete CMP inthe following paragraphs.ResearchOur research spans from synthetic methodology development to total synthesis of biologicallyactive molecules, from fundamental studies of organic, inorganic, and polymeric materials totheir applications as sustainable energy materials and biomedical materials, from theoreticaland computational studies to spectroscopic explorationsResearch faculty continue to gain national and international attention by performing cuttingedge, scientific research that leads to real-world applications. Our department is small enoughto facilitate mentorship while still producing renowned research across various disciplines.Part of UMKC’s mission as a research institution is to engage students in research projects. Weare proud of the fact that our undergraduate chemistry students are able to enhance theircollege experience by participating in research projects.6
UMKC Department of Chemistry Profile 2018-2019Strategic Planning GoalsGOAL A- Excellence in Graduate EducationStrategies1. Enhance Research2. Expand resources3. Professional Development for Students4. Career development of graduate students5. GTA development and supportActions Faculty Development Mentoring Time/Support Bring in more research active faculty Diversify resources Marketing of the Department Increase number of GTAs (for larger classes) Reduce workload Grant writing Professional Association participation Skills workshops Presentation proposal training 6. RA development and support Identify specialization interestMentoringResume/Interview skillsJob fairsIncrease GTA opportunitiesOpportunities for supplemental salaries.o Salaries should be supplemental (i.e. RA salaries)- checkPhysics Departmento Possibly scholarshipsExpand 5611 to improve students’ capabilities for succeedingo Requiring students to take course 3 times during the firstyear, with a presentationo Have committee run the course to monitor students’progressKeep students working towards academic goalsShare responsibility for creating program, research (those facultymembers on the Plan of Study committees for students)Increase contact between committee and graduate studentsImplement Graduate Instrumental Class taken afterundergraduate level instrumental courseAllow two lab sections that qualify as work hours instead ofthreeProvide information and guidance for grants and travel fundingBring in more research active facultyRecommend department research event once a year7
UMKC Department of Chemistry Profile 2018-2019Goal B: Growing Excellence in Undergraduate ProgramsStrategies1. Enhance Bachelors Curriculum2. Expand/review online curriculum possibilitiesActions Explore Specialties/Emphasis/Interest areas with BA/BS Ensure Faculty Review/oversight/accountability Consult with Professional Schools and local businesscommunities Conduct student satisfaction surveys Explore Combined Chemistry BS/MS degreeo MDHE Approval needed. Explore one-year certificate program (15-18 credits) in LabSafety/Lab Management for students who are done withCHEM BA but still trying to get into medical or dentalprogramso MDHE Approval needed. Reinvigorate Chemistry Club Reinstate Honors General Chemistry as 1 semester course (5credits, CHEM 211 and 212R with 2 credits, CHEM 211L and212LR) or 2 semesters. Explore ways to reinstate recitation with general chemistry. Consider making Lab Safety (CHEM 311) a required coursefor all or at least required component of all lab courses. Review of potential opportunitieso CHEM 206-on-goingo CHEM 115/115L: Home lab kits?o CHEM 390o Other?Work with UMKC Online programCollect student input to know needs 3. Enhance undergraduate research opportunities Explore opportunities within the Dept.Engage community regarding researchopportunities/internships4. Support diversity recruitment and retention Work with admissions and recruitmentEngage in minority high school/transfer recruitmentWork with area organizations like the Hispanic Chamber ofCommerce, Latinos of Tomorrow, Inroads, the UMKCDiversity and Inclusion OfficeMentoringAcquire electrochemical instrumentation for undergraduateuse and integrate in CHEM 341WI, 345R, and/or 437WI.Utilize the Assessment Plan we are currently undertaking toexplore the rigor across same courses (semester to semesterand semester to summer).5. Compliance with ACS for ACS-approved BSdegree 8
UMKC Department of Chemistry Profile 2018-2019 Develop criteria for students who conduct undergraduateresearch for credit (CHEM 399 or 499) to include:Standardize number of hours in lab per week per credit hourenrolled in (i.e., 3 hours per week in lab for each creditenrolled in).Require the submission of a final research paper that utilizesthe ACS Committee on Professional Training “Preparing aResearch Report” as the standard for paper design.Develop a standard rubric that is used to assess the student’sfinal research report.Utilize UMKC Writing Studio.Require final paper and rubric to be submitted toDepartment for ACS Report.Ensure compliance with the ACS’s MSN Requirement by oneof the following:o Remove “Upper Level Elective from CHEM-BS andrequire CHEM 471 (Introduction to PolymerChemistry) instead-May cost us double majors inBiology and Physics.Redesign CHEM 367 to include 2 of the required topics. Mayalso redesign CHEM 341WI, 382, 442R to include lecture andlab materials in these areas. GOAL C- Faculty and Staff Development/Department MarketingStrategies1. Professional Development for New FacultyActions Improve the communication regarding the expectations ofnew faculty Develop a “new faculty” manual which provides bothdepartment and university resourceso Teaching and mentoring graduate studentso University “Quicklinks” and FAQso Information about grant writing, FACET, UMRB,SEARCH, SYRUPo Evaluation completion information and guidelineso University and department academic timelines anddue dateso Syllabi content including syllabi exampleso MyVITA instructionso Annual HR mandatory trainingso New faculty “to-do list”o EHS Chemical Safety Trainingo Annual department training Provide Pathway and Blackboard training9
UMKC Department of Chemistry Profile 2018-20192. Website/Marketing 3. Department Research/Teaching Selling Points Add the Midwest ACS Meeting presentations and UMKCDonor Scholar event to websiteGrad students will be taking pictures for a “grad student”page, which will list each student’s research area/focusGrad student organization may create their own pageseparate from the department websiteHave faculty members oversee trips to conferences, etc. toadvertise department research projectsSend fliers/newsletters to other institutions advertisingdepartment information, specifically researchGraduate Programo Host “open house” for undergraduate students tolearn more about graduate programso Partner with local industry members collaboration allowing graduate students tobecome interns or assist with career searcheso Host career workshop for graduate students Work with Career Services to haveworkshops during CHEM 5611 Seminarsessions Resume/CV writing Mock interviews/interviewetiquette How to’s: write/submit conferenceabstracts, presentationso Require students take writing courses like theundergraduate program?Understand who the department isHighlight student, faculty, and staff achievementsCelebrate publications and awards related to Chemistry fieldCelebrate graduates and new jobs add to websiteBrag Sheeto Develop elevator pitches for facultyo Consider who is the audience?o How is the sheet distributed?o Distribute sheet every semesterStaff developmento Staff roles need to be understoodo Growth opportunities: staff assistance ondepartment committeeso Advocate for staff changing role10
UMKC Department of Chemistry Profile 2018-2019 2 Students 1. Undergraduate Majors in Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry 2. Undergraduate Majors in Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 3. Undergraduate Chemistry Minors 4. Graduate Program Masters of Science in Chemistry 5. Graduate Program Interdisciplinary Ph
