It has come to the attention of the UIC student body that the chemistry department is contemplating the elimination of the chemistry minor. Decisions have not been finalized, and there is an on-going debate. For the best interest of the UIC community, students should be offered the opportunity to pursue a chemistry minor. Many of these students are in pre-health programs that have multiple requirements that fulfill the chemistry minor as well. Eliminating the chemistry minor that other universities offer may put these students at a competitive disadvantage. Students will appear less qualified in comparison to students who come from universities that offer the minor. Many students also work towards minors because they enjoy the subject but don't want to major in it. Taking the minor away would restrict students from exploring their interests.
Students pay anywhere between $6,617 and $9,113 for tuition. With this amount, the university should easily be able to provide these students with a “chemistry minor” printed on their transcripts and diplomas. Many students have voiced their concerns on this topic and it would be beneficial for us to take action. Our ultimate goal is to accumulate 1,000 signatures and hopefully affect the outcome.
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Reached 250 supporters
January 17, 2015
January 12, 2015
The response to this petition has demonstrated that the chemistry minor remains a vital component of the academic experience for many students. This momentum confirms that our concerns have resonated throughout the campus community. We are now preparing to present this collective feedback to the department leadership.
January 8, 2015
I have been in contact with members of the department to relay the concerns expressed in these comments. The conversations are ongoing and I am working to ensure that our message reaches the appropriate decision makers.
Reached 100 supporters
January 4, 2015
53 Comments
It's unreasonable to not offer the minor to students who have studied and had success in a multitude of chemistry classes.
As a pre-med studet, the chemistry minor is an advantage for application for med schools.
I was in shocked when i heard that the chemistry department wanted to remove this minor. Im 101% againt this removal especially I am majoring in Biological Sciences and minoring in Chemistry. I'm passionate about chemistry and therefore i wanted to minor in it. Also, it makes students more qualified and stand out more than other applicants for a job. KEEP THE CHEMISTRY MINOR!
Undergraduate students should be able to study anything that interests them. Deleting a minor program from list simply hurts the vision of education.
I support this petition because I agree that it does put UIC students at a disadvantage compared to other university students who are offered this minor.
Chemistry minor is a very important curriculum to be offered at one of the top leading research institutes in the country.
keep it
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It has come to the attention of the UIC student body that the chemistry department is contemplating the elimination of the chemistry minor. Decisions have not been finalized, and there is an on-going debate. For the best interest of the UIC community, students should be offered the opportunity to pursue a chemistry minor. Many of these students are in pre-health programs that have multiple requirements that fulfill the chemistry minor as well. Eliminating the chemistry minor that other universities offer may put these students at a competitive disadvantage. Students will appear less qualified in comparison to students who come from universities that offer the minor. Many students also work towards minors because they enjoy the subject but don't want to major in it. Taking the minor away would restrict students from exploring their interests.
Students pay anywhere between $6,617 and $9,113 for tuition. With this amount, the university should easily be able to provide these students with a “chemistry minor” printed on their transcripts and diplomas. Many students have voiced their concerns on this topic and it would be beneficial for us to take action. Our ultimate goal is to accumulate 1,000 signatures and hopefully affect the outcome.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 17, 2015
January 12, 2015
The response to this petition has demonstrated that the chemistry minor remains a vital component of the academic experience for many students. This momentum confirms that our concerns have resonated throughout the campus community. We are now preparing to present this collective feedback to the department leadership.
January 8, 2015
I have been in contact with members of the department to relay the concerns expressed in these comments. The conversations are ongoing and I am working to ensure that our message reaches the appropriate decision makers.
Reached 100 supporters
January 4, 2015
53 Comments
Although I went to IBC (Benedictine University) I had a Biology Major wih a Chemistry Minor. I felt if I did not get into Dental School I could use this Chemistry Minor degree in another career.
It's unreasonable to not offer the minor to students who have studied and had success in a multitude of chemistry classes.
As a pre-med studet, the chemistry minor is an advantage for application for med schools.
I was in shocked when i heard that the chemistry department wanted to remove this minor. Im 101% againt this removal especially I am majoring in Biological Sciences and minoring in Chemistry. I'm passionate about chemistry and therefore i wanted to minor in it. Also, it makes students more qualified and stand out more than other applicants for a job. KEEP THE CHEMISTRY MINOR!
Undergraduate students should be able to study anything that interests them. Deleting a minor program from list simply hurts the vision of education.
I support this petition because I agree that it does put UIC students at a disadvantage compared to other university students who are offered this minor.
Chemistry minor is a very important curriculum to be offered at one of the top leading research institutes in the country.
keep it
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Although I went to IBC (Benedictine University) I had a Biology Major wih a Chemistry Minor. I felt if I did not get into Dental School I could use this Chemistry Minor degree in another career.