Agenda (July 8-9, 1999)
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MONTANA BOARD OF REGENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AGENDA JULY 8-9, 1999 Montana Higher Education Complex 2500 Broadway Helena, MT 59620 |
ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
ADMINISTRATIVE/BUDGET COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1999
7:30 a.m. to EXECUTIVE SESSION—Conference Room 177
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. WORK SESSION (full Board)—Conference Room 102A
(on completion of Executive Session)
11:00 a.m. CONCURRENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS (agendas attached)
(NOTE: Time tentative, depending on completion of work session)
Academic and Student Affairs Committee—Conference Room 102A
Administrative/Budget Committee—Conference Room 102B
12:00 to BOARD OF REGENTS LUNCH with Student Representatives—Conference Room 102
1:15 p.m.
1:30 p.m. FULL BOARD RECONVENES—Conference Room 102
(NOTE: time tentative, depending on completion of committee meetings)
I. ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 20-21, 1999 Regular Meeting in
Billings
III. CONSENT AGENDA
Staff Items:
ITEM 104-103-R0799-Staff; Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
ITEM 104-1000-R0799-Staff; The University of Montana-Missoula
ITEM 104-1001-R0799-Resolution Concerning the Retirement of Robert L. Deaton, Professor of Social Work, College of Arts and Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula
ITEM 104-1500-R0799-Staff; Montana Tech of The University of Montana
ITEM 104-1501-R0799-Professor Emeritus Status for Jean Bishop; Montana Tech of The University of Montana
ITEM 104-1502-R0799-Professor Emeritus Status for Professor Vernon Griffiths; Montana Tech of The University of Montana
ITEM 104-1600-R0799-Staff; Western Montana College of The University of Montana
ITEM 104-1900-R0799-Staff; Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana
ITEM 104-2000-R0799-Staff; Montana State University-Bozeman
ITEM 104-2001-R0799-Retirement of Stuart Knapp, Department of Veterinary Molecular Biology; Montana State University-Bozeman
ITEM 104-2002-R0799-Retirement of Daniel N. March, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Montana State University-Bozeman
ITEM 104-2700-R0799-Staff; Montana State University-Billings
ITEM 104-2701-R0799-Post-Retirement Contract for Dr. Edward Arnold, Professor, Department of Mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences; Montana State University-Billings
ITEM 104-2702-R0799-Recommendation to Confer (Posthumously) the Title of Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education Emeritus upon Mr. Robert E. Lee; Montana State University-Billings
ITEM 104-2800-R0799-Staff; Montana State University-Northern
ITEM 104-2850-R0799-Staff; Montana State University College of Technology-Great Falls
ITEM 104-2851-R0799-Retirement of Dr. Patricia J. Kercher, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Services, Montana State University College of Technology-Great Falls
Other Items:
ITEM 104-101-R0799-Rural Physician Incentive Program; Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (Dr. Susan Janelle Arvik)
IV. STUDENT REPORTS
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Annual Review: Policy 1909—Competition with the Private Sector
ITEM 104-1009-R0799-Technology Fee: The University of Montana-Missoula
Review of Board of Regents Code of Expectations
Regents' Information Technology Committee: Preliminary authorization to negotiate an addendum to the current SCT contract.
Mission Statement
Report from Regent's Taxation Committee—Laurie Neils
Distributed Learning Fees
Planning for Regents' "Conversation on Tenure"
3:15 p.m. BOARD RECESSES
3:30 p.m. to BOARD OF REGENTS MEET WITH FACULTY REPRESENTATIVES
4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. to BOARD OF REGENTS MEETS WITH CLASSIFIED STAFF REPRESENTATIVES
5:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1999
8:30 a.m. BOARD RECONVENES - Conference Room 102
Open Forum for Public Input on MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ISSUES
VI. OLD BUSINESS (continued)
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Approval of UTU Contract
SB 393 and implications for Board of Regents and Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education.— Dr. Joyce Scott
Review of MHESAC restructuring
Approval for Miles Community College to join the Montana University System Health Plan.
VIII. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
IX. CAMPUS REPORTS
12:00 noon BOARD RECESSES FOR LUNCH
1:30 p.m. CONTINUATION OF BOARD'S WORK SESSION -- Conference Room 102 (if necessary)
4:00 p.m. BOARD ADJOURNS
ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
NOTE: Time tentative, depending on completion of Board's work session.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
II. NOTICE OF INTENT AGENDA-CONSENT
NOTICE OF INTENT Approval of Proposal to Add an Undergraduate Minor in Media Arts to the Program in Fine Arts; The University of Montana-Missoula
NOTICE OF INTENT Authorization for the Psychology Department to Eliminate the Communication Option and the Communication Minor by Fall 2000; Montana State University-Bozeman
NOTICE OF INTENT Authorization to Delete the Minor in French and the BSED Teaching Minor in French, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures; Montana State University-Billings
NOTICE OF INTENT Authorization to Delete the Minor in German and the BSED Teaching Minor in German, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures; Montana State University-Billings
III. NOTICE OF INTENT AGENDA
NOTICE OF INTENT Approval of Proposal to Add a Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional and Technical Communication; Montana Tech of The University of Montana
NOTICE OF INTENT Approval of Proposal to Add a Bachelor of Science Degree in General Science; Montana Tech of The University of Montana
NOTICE OF INTENT Approval of Proposal to Establish a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Earth Resources Engineering; The University of Montana
NOTICE OF INTENT Approval of Proposal to Restructure the Present Master of Arts Degree in English (Linguistics Option) into a Master of Arts Degree in Linguistics; The University of Montana-Missoula
NOTICE OF INTENT Approval of Proposal to Establish Three New Interdisciplinary Options for the Chemistry Major Leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree: (1) Biological Chemistry, (2) Environmental Chemistry, and (3) Pharmacology; The University of Montana-Missoula
NOTICE OF INTENT Approval of Proposal to Establish a Joint Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science and Mathematical Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula
NOTICE OF INTENT Approval of Proposal to Create a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Individual Interdisciplinary Programs (IIPs); The University of Montana-Missoula
NOTICE OF INTENT Authorization to Offer a Non-Teaching Undergraduate Minor in Museum Studies; Montana State University-Bozeman
NOTICE OF INTENT Authorization to Offer a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology; Montana State University-Billings
NOTICE OF INTENT Authorization to Offer a Master of Science Degree in Public Relations; Montana State University-Billings
NOTICE OF INTENT Authorization to Offer a Master of Arts Degree in Native American Studies, Montana State University-Bozeman
IV. SUBMISSION AGENDA-CONSENT
ITEM104-1002-R0799-Approval of Proposal to Terminate the Fashion Sales and Marketing Option of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management and the Certificate in Fashion Sales and Marketing, College of Technology; The University of Montana-Missoula
ITEM 104-2703-R0799-Authorization to Delete the Culinary Arts Program at the College of Technology; Montana State University-Billings
ITEM 104-2704-R0799-Authorization to Delete the Hospitality Management Services Program at the College of Technology; Montana State University-Billings
ITEM 104-105-R0799-Associate Degree Taxonomy - Regents Policy 301.12 (draft)
V. ACTION AGENDA-CONSENT
ITEM 104-104-R0799 - Board of Regents Policy and Procedures Manual, Financial Affairs Section 940.27 (Revision); (Credit Cap on State-Subsidized Tuition Rates).
VI. ACTION AGENDA
ITEM 103-1601-R0599 - Authorization of Name Change Proposal: Name Change from Main Auditorium to the David Beier Auditorium; Western Montana College of The University of Montana
ITEM 103-103-R0599 - Under the Provisions of MCA 37-29-303(1), the Montana Board of Regents is charged with "recognition" of educational institutions… "accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the Montana State Board of Regents, the curriculum of which includes…." The Office of the Commissioner for Higher Education has received a request for such recognition from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology for their Denturist Technology Program.
VII. OTHER
Handling Program Terminations at Level I.
Regents Policy 806.1 - Discussion
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ADMINISTRATIVE/BUDGET COMMITTEE NOTE: Time tentative, depending on completion of Board's work session. |
I. SUBMISSION AGENDA - CONSENT
ITEM 104-1003-R0799-Certificate of Completion, Research Facility, Series C 1995 Facilities Acquisition and Improvement Revenue Bonds; The University of Montana-Missoula
ITEM 104-1004-R0799-Certificate of Completion, Continuing Education Facility and Printing Services Building, Series C 1995 Facilities Acquisition and Improvement Revenue Bonds; The University of Montana-Missoula
ITEM 104-1005-R0799-Certificate of Completion, Lodge Renovation, Series B and C 1995 Facilities Acquisition and Improvement Revenue Bonds and Series D 1996 Facilities Improvement Revenue Bonds; The University of Montana-Missoula
ITEM 104-1010-R0799-Certificate of Completion, Student Union Remodel and Expansion, Series C 1995 Facilities Acquisition and Improvement Revenue Bonds; Montana Tech of The University of Montana
ITEM 104-1601-R0799-Authorization to Expend up to $35,000 of Computer Use Fees; Western Montana College of The University of Montana
ITEM 104-2003-R0799-Authorization to Approve a Street Easement to Extend South 11th Avenue; Montana State University-Bozeman
ITEM 104-2705-R0799-Authorization to Expend Student Computer Fee Allocation; Montana State University-Billings
II. SUBMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 104-1006-R0799-Renaming of the Harry Adams Events Center; The University of Montana-Missoula
ITEM 104-1007-R0799-Renovate Health Professions Lab, College of Technology; The University of Montana-Missoula
ITEM 104-1008-R0799-Increase Student Supplemental Medical Insurance Fee; The University of Montana-Missoula
ITEM 104-2004-R0799-Approval of Design/Construction Contract for the Stadium Sound System; Montana State University-Bozeman
ITEM 104-2005-R0799-Authorization of Design Contract for the Weight Room Addition to the Athletic Complex; Montana State University-Bozeman
ITEM 104-2006-R0799-Authorization to Construct a Tennis Support Facility; Montana State University-Bozeman
III. ACTION AGENDA-CONSENT
ITEM 94-001-R0197 - Tuition; Post-Baccalaureate Students; Montana University System, approved by the Board of Regents March 27, 1997 REVISION
ITEM 103-101-R0599 - Revision of Montana Tuition Assistance Program (MTAP), renamed the Baker Grant
ITEM 2-016-R1073 - Use of Plant Funds, Including Student Building Fee Reserves, for Projects over $25,000 $75,000; Montana University System (Revised 940.9.2)
ITEM 19-004-R0178 - Use of Plant Funds, including Student Building Fee Reserves, for projects under $25,000 $75,000; Montana University System (Revised 940.9.1)
IV. ACTION AGENDA
ITEM 104-102-R0799 - Resolution Authorizing Employer Pick-Up of Certain Employee Contributions to the Montana Teacher's Retirement System under Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
The Board of Regents will make reasonable accommodations for known disabilities that may interfere with an individual's ability to participate. Persons requiring such accommodations should make their requests to the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education as soon as possible before the meeting to allow adequate time for special arrangements. You may call or write to: ADA Coordinator, P. O. Box 203101, Helena MT 59620-3101, 406-444-6570, 1-800-253-4091 (TDD)