Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Accreditation Documents

Steve Taylor, Ph.D.
Professor of Geology; Division Chair

Department of Earth and Physical Sciences
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR 97361
503 838-8398; 503 838-8072 FAX; taylors@wou.edu


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Welcome to the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics home page for accreditation and assessment archives!


Link to WOU 2013-2014 Academic Calendar

NSM Division Meeting Minutes Archive (2008-2013)

Link to NSM Division Meeting Minutes 2008-2009
Link to NSM Division Meeting Minutes 2009-2010
Link to NSM Division Meeting Minutes 2010-2011
Link to NSM Division Meeting Minutes 2011-2012
Link to NSM Division Meeting Minutes 2012-2013
Link to NSM Division Meeting Minutes 2013-2014


NSM Division Annual Reports (2007-2013)

NSM Division Annual Report 2007-2008 Academic Year
NSM Division Annual Report 2008-2009 Academic Year
NSM Division Annual Report 2009-2010 Academic Year
NSM Division Annual Report 2010-2011 Academic Year
NSM Division Annual Report 2011-2012 Academic Year
NSM Division Annual Report 2012-2013 Academic Year


NSM Department Reports and Assessment Documents (2007-2013)

NSM Division Internal Environmental Scan (SWOT Analysis - March 2010)

NSM Division Enrollment Analysis (August 2009)

Biology Department

  • Biology Department Self Study Program Review - 2007

  • Biology Annual Department Report 2007-2008 Academic Year
  • Biology Annual Department Report 2008-2009 Academic Year
  • Biology Annual Department Report 2009-2010 Academic Year
  • Biology Annual Department Report 2010-2011 Academic Year
  • Biology Annual Department Report 2011-2012 Academic Year

  • Biology Department Assessment Log October 2009
  • Biology Department Fall 2010 Retreat Minutes
  • Biology 100 Series Assessment Report 2009-2010
  • Biology Department Assessment Data 2010-2011
  • Biology Department Outcomes Assessment Plan 2011-2012

    Chemistry Department

  • Chemistry Department Self Study Program Review - 2007

  • Chemistry Department Annual Report 2008-2009 Academic Year
  • Chemistry Department Annual Report 2009-2010 Academic Year
  • Chemistry Department Annual Report 2010-2011 Academic Year
  • Chemistry Department Annual Report 2011-2012 Academic Year

  • Chemistry Department Assessment Plan 2006-2009
  • Chemistry Department Program Review and Assessment Report Spring 2008 Academic Year
  • Chemistry Department Assessment Log October 2009
  • Chemistry Department Program Assessment Data 2010-2011 Academic Year
  • Chemistry Department Program Assessment Data 2011-2012 Academic Year

    Earth and Physical Sciences Department

  • Earth Science Strategic Plan 2004
  • Earth Science Self Study Program Review - 2007
  • Physics Self Study Program Review - 2007

  • Earth and Physical Science Annual Department Report 2007-2008 Academic Year
  • Earth and Physical Science Annual Department Report 2008-2009 Academic Year
  • Earth and Physical Science Annual Department Report 2009-2010 Academic Year
  • Earth and Physical Science Annual Department Report 2010-2011 Academic Year
  • Earth and Physical Science Annual Department Report 2011-2012 Academic Year

  • Earth & Physical Science Department Assessment Log October 2009
  • Earth Science Five-Year Program Review (Oregon University System)
  • Earth Science Assessment Strategy
  • Earth Science 2008 Assessment Inventory
  • Earth Science Career and Advising Guide

    Mathematics Department

  • Mathematics Strategic Plan 2004
  • Mathematics Department Self Study Program Review - 2007

  • Mathematics Department Annual Report 2007-2008 Academic Year
  • Mathematics Department Annual Report 2008-2009 Academic Year
  • Mathematics Department Annual Report 2009-2010 Academic Year
  • Mathematics Department Annual Report 2010-2011 Academic Year
  • Mathematics Department Annual Report 2011-2012 Academic Year

  • Mathematics Department Assessment Report 2007-2008 Academic Year
  • Mathematics Department Assessment Log October 2009
  • Mathematics Department Assessment Report 2009-2010 Academic Year
  • Mathematics Department Assessment Report 2010-2011 Academic Year
  • Mathematics Department Assessment Report 2011-2012 Academic Year


    NSM Division Curriculum Guidelines and Documents

    NSM Division Guidelines for LACC/Gen. Ed. Course Curricula (Approved May 2010)


    NSM Faculty Curriculum Vitae

    Link to NSM Division Faculty CV Page

    NSM Related Links and Supporting Documents

    NSM Division By-Laws (Amended May 4, 2010)

    Link to WOU SIR Faculty Evaluations

    WOU Advisors by Department (January 2012)

    WOU Department Chair Roster 2012-2013
    NSM Faculty-Staff Roster (October 2012)




    Contact Information:

    Stephen B. Taylor, Ph.D.
    Earth and Physical Sciences Department
    Western Oregon University
    345 N. Monmouth Ave.
    Monmouth, Oregon 97361

    Office: Natural Science, NS 210
    Phone:  503-838-8398 (Office)
    Fax:  503-838-8072 (Office)
    E-mail: taylors@wou.edu
    Web Page: www.wou.edu/taylor