March
23-24, 2000
ITEM 106-2706-R0300������ Approval
of Proposal to Implement the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automobile
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology; Montana State University-Billings,
College of Technology
THAT:����������������������������������� The Board of Regents of Higher
Education authorizes Montana State University-Billings, College of Technology
to award the Associate of Applied Science degree in Automobile Collision Repair
and Refinishing Technology.
EXPLANATION:����������������� Automobile Collision Repair
and Refinishing Technology has received (ASE) Automotive Service Excellence
certification, evaluated by (NATEF) National Automotive Technicians Education
Foundation, Inc. NATEF is a prestigious national organization that certifies
automotive training programs. A logical progression for the Automobile
Collision Repair and Refinishing program is the A.A.S. degree. Many students
have expressed an interest in obtaining an A.A.S. degree in the Collision
Repair/Refinishing program. The new four-year degree options available to
students of the College of Technology with an A.A.S. degree has given many
students an avenue to obtain higher education goals.
Proposed Starting Date: Fall, 2000
ATTACHMENT:������������������ Associate
of Applied Science Degree Proposal