Montana Board of Regents Meeting
Montana State University Billings
September 24, 2026
Location: Glacier Room, Student Union

 

Agenda items may be posted up to 48 hours in advance of the Board of Regents meeting. Please check the website prior to the meeting.  *All times listed on the agenda are approximate.

Meeting Livestream

September 23, 2026
Time Agenda Item
5:00 PM

Reception
     Chancellor's Residence, 432 Silver Lane, Billings, MT 59102

September 24, 2026

Time Agenda Item
7:30 AM

Board of Regents Breakfast with MUSFAR Representatives
     Beartooth Room, Student Union Building

7:30 AM Continental Breakfast for Meeting Attendees
     Big Sky Room, Student Union Building
8:45 AM

Meeting Convenes | Roll Call

Comments by Chair Bough

Welcome by Chancellor Hicswa

Approval of Minutes

  • July 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes
  • July 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Commissioner’s and System Report

  • Resident Student Access
  • Federal Landscape
  • Campus Reports
  • Introductions
10:15 AM

Budget, Administration and Audit Committee

11:15 AM

Academic, Research and Student Affairs Committee

12:15 PM

Regents Lunch with Student Representatives
     Beartooth Room, Student Union

12:15 PM

Lunch for Meeting Attendees
     Big Sky Room, Student Union Building

1:30 PM

Academic, Research and Student Affairs Committee Continues

2:00 PM

Two-Year and Community College Committee

Public Comment*                

Committee Reports & Action

Appeal

Executive Session | Bridger Room, Student Union Building

  • Honorary Doctorate Nomination - UM
  • Honorary Doctorate Nomination - MSU
  • Regents Professor Nomination - MSU

Meeting Adjourned Upon Completion

*Public comment is welcome on all items on the agenda and on any public matter not on the agenda and within the Board’s jurisdiction. All times noted on the agenda are approximate; some agenda items may take more or less time than allotted. The agenda may be adjusted at the discretion of the presiding officer. The Board of Regents requests all public comment, given in-person be limited to three minutes. Written public comment should be submitted either by email to jcasanovas@montana.edu or sent by mail to 560 N. Park Ave, PO Box 203201 Helena, MT 59620-3201 with Attn: Jasmine Casanovas. The Board of Regents will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in public comment.  For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education at 406-449-9127 (or dial 711 for TDD) or email jcasanovas@montana.edu.