March 5-6, 2008

The University of Montana Western
Swysgood Technology Center Great Room

 

Thursday, March 6, 2008

8:30 AM         CONVENE

                       Roll Call, Approval of Minutes, and Introductions.
                           January 10-11, 2008 Meeting Minutes
                           January 16, 2008 Conference Call Meeting Minutes

8:40 AM         Welcome and comments by host Chancellor Storey
                       and students from the UMW Honors Program.

9:00 AM         COMMITTEE REPORTS & ACTION

  1. Administrative, Budget, and Audit Oversight.

  2. Workforce, Research, and Economic Development.

  3. Academic and Student Affairs.

  4. Staff and Compensation.  

          
10:15 AM           SYSTEM ISSUES

ACTION

  1. Montana Student Loan Task Force recommendations.
    ITEM 138-110-R0308 | Supporting Material ITEM 138-110-R0308

  2. Approval of Perkins six year state plan. 
    ITEM 138-102-R0308 | Supporting Material ITEM 138-102-R0308 - Attachment A | Attachment B | Attachment C


INFORMATION & REPORTS

  1. Legislative update.

  2. System initiatives & accountability measures.

  3. Enrollment update.

  4. Campus reports (see written reports).

  5. Classified staff report (see written reports).

11:30              STUDENT REPORTS

1:00 PM           BOARD DISCUSSION

Two-year education planning.
 

2:00 PM         MSU - Master Plan update.

2:15 PM         PUBLIC COMMENT

2:20 PM         PRESENTATIONS and ANNOUNCEMENTS

2:30 PM         EXECUTIVE SESSION – Honorary Doctorates; UM-Missoula,
                         and litigation.

2:45 PM         ADJOURN on completion of business.

 

 

Other than the meeting starting time, times listed are approximate.  In addition, agenda items may be rearranged unless an item is listed as having a “time certain.”  Action may be taken on any item listed on the Board or Committee Agendas.  Public comment is welcome on all items.
 
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