Agenda
MONTANA BOARD OF REGENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Agenda - Regular Meeting
September 27-28, 2001
MSU-Billings
1500 North 30thStreet
Billings, MT 59101-0252
ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
ADMINISTRATIVE/BUDGET COMMITTEE
Other than the meeting starting time, the times listed are approximate. These approximate times are intended to give meeting participants a rough idea of the amount of discussion contemplated, but the Board will move to the next part of the agenda upon the completion of the prior topic. In addition, agenda items may be rearranged unless an item is listed as having a "time certain."
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2001
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Board of Regents Budget Workshop Beartooth Room, SUB
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2001
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7:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast for meeting participants Lewis and Clark Room, SUB |
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12:00 to 1:15 p.m. |
MAS Luncheon with Regents, Commissioner, Presidents and Chancellors Beartooth Room, SUB |
| 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. | Buffet Lunch for Meeting Participants - Russell Room |
| 3:30 p.m. | Regents meet with Representatives of Staff Senate followed by Faculty Representatives Lewis and Clark Room, SUB |
| 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Hosted Reception at the Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Avenue, Billings with Hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Along with the permanent exhibits, the Heritage Center will feature "The Journey of Discovery: Following in the Footsteps of Lewis and Clark." RSVP required. |
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2001
| 7:00 a.m. | Regents Breakfast with Local Business and Civic Leaders - Remington/Ralston Room, SUB |
| 7:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast for all meeting attendees - Lewis and Clark Room, SUB |
| 8:30 a.m. | Board of Regents group photo session - Atrium of Student Union Building |
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2001
| 7:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast for meeting participants Lewis and Clark Room, SUB |
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7:30 a.m. |
EXECUTIVE SESSION Bridger Room, SUB |
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8:00 a.m. |
WORK SESSION (full Board) Lewis and Clark Room, SUB (or on completion of Executive Session) |
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11:00 a.m. |
CONCURRENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS (NOTE: Time tentative, depending on completion of work session) |
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Academic and Student Affairs Committee Lewis and Clark Room, SUB |
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Administrative/Budget Committee Ralston Room, SUB |
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12:00 to 1:15 p.m. |
BOARD OF REGENTS' LUNCH with Student Representatives Beartooth Room, SUB |
| 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. | Buffet Lunch for Meeting Participants - Russell Room |
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1:15 to 3:30 p.m. |
Full Board CONVENES |
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I. |
ROLL CALL |
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II. |
APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
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July 12-13, 2001 regular meeting in Pablo, Montana |
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III. |
CONSENT AGENDA |
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Staff Items:
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ITEM 112-100-R0901 - Staff; Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education |
| b. | ITEM 112-1000-R0901 - Staff; The University of Montana Missoula |
| c. | ITEM 112-1001-R0901 - Professor Emeritus Status for William Elison, Professor of Library Science and Social Sciences Librarian, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library; The University of Montana-Missoula |
| d. | ITEM 112-1006-R0901 - Professor Emeritus Status for Robert Pfister, Professor, School of Forestry; The University of Montana-Missoula |
| e. | ITEM 112-1500-R0901 - Staff; Montana Tech of The University of Montana |
| f. | ITEM 112-1500A-R0901 -Staff; Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology |
| g. | ITEM 112-1502-R0901 - Professor Emeritus Status for Judith R. Brogan, Professor; Montana Tech of The University of Montana |
| h | ITEM 112-1600-R0901 - Staff; Western Montana College of The University of Montana |
| i. | ITEM 112-1900-R0901 - Staff; Helena College of Technology of the University of Montana |
| j. | ITEM 112-2000-R0901 - Staff; Montana State University-Bozeman |
| k. | ITEM 112-2300-R0901 - Staff; Agricultural Experiment Station |
| l. | ITEM 112-2400-R0901 - Staff; Cooperative Extension Service |
| m. | ITEM 112-2700-R0901 - Staff; Montana State University-Billings |
| n. | ITEM 112-2800-R0901 - Staff; Montana State University-Northern |
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ITEM 112-2850-R0901 - Staff; Montana State University, Great Falls College of Technology |
Other:
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ITEM 112-102-R0901 Confirmation of Governor Martz's Appointments to Local Executive Board for Montana State University-Great Falls College of Technology |
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ITEM 112-103-R0901 Confirmation of Governor Martz's Appointments to Local Executive Board for Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana |
| c. | ITEM 112-104-R0901 Approval of Tentative Agreement with Montana Public Employees Association; Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education MEMO ATTACHMENT |
| d. | ITEM 112-105-R0901 Approval of Tentative Agreement with Butte Teamsters Local 2; Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education MEMO ATTACHMENT |
| e. | ITEM 112-106-R0901 Approval of Tentative Agreement with Helena Teachers Union; Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education MEMO ATTACHMENT |
| f. | ITEM 112-107-R0901 Approval of Tentative Agreement with The University of Montana Western Faculty Association; Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education MEMO ATTACHMENT |
| g. | ITEM 112-109-R0901 - Approval of Tentative Agreement with Montana District Council of Laborers; Office of Commissioner of Higher Education MEMO ATTACHMENT |
| h. | ITEM 112-115-R0901 Approval of Tentative Agreement with University Faculty Association of The University of Montana-Missoula; Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education Memo ATTACHMENT |
| i. | ITEM 112-2003-R0901 Appointment of Gary Mahugh, William Perrin, Tony Cate, and Mike McCloskey to the Fire Services Training Advisory Council; Montana State University-Bozeman |
IV. STUDENT REPORTS
V. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
VI. CAMPUS REPORTS
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VIII. |
OLD BUSINESS |
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| a. | Perkins Update Arlene Parisot | ||
| b. | Regents' Code of Expectations - Commissioner Crofts | ||
| c. | Montana University System Strategic Plan From Board Retreat | ||
| d. | Draft Policy 705.1 Commissioner and Board Performance Assessment and Compensation Procedure From Board Retreat | ||
| e. | Draft Policy 705.11 Annual Commissioner s Performance Review From Board Retreat | ||
| f. | Draft Policy 705.12 Periodic Self-Study of Board Performance From Board Retreat | ||
| g. | Draft Policy 705.13 The Comprehensive Review of Commissioner and Board Performance From Board Retreat | ||
| h. | Governance Process-Regent's Responsibilities, Duties, and Limitations From Board Retreat | ||
| i. | Governance Process--Chairperson's Responsibilities, Role, Duties, and Limitations From Board Retreat | ||
V. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
VI. CAMPUS REPORTS
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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3:30 p.m. |
BOARD RECESSES |
| 3:30 p.m. | Regents meet with Representatives of Staff Senate followed by Faculty Representatives |
| 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Hosted Reception at the Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Avenue, Billings with Hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Along with the permanent exhibits, the Heritage Center will feature "The Journey of Discovery: Following in the Footsteps of Lewis and Clark." RSVP required. |
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2001
| 7:00 a.m. | Regents Breakfast with Local Business and Civic Leaders - Remington/Ralston Room, SUB |
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7:30 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast for all meeting attendees - Lewis and Clark Room, SUB |
| 8:15 a.m. | Board of Regents Group Photo Session - Atrium of Student Union Building |
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8:45 a.m. |
BOARD RECONVENES Lewis and Clark Room, SUB |
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Open Forum for Public Input on MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ISSUES |
| 10:00 a.m. | TIME CERTAIN |
| Commemoration of American Indian Heritageoutside witha ceremony by a tribal medicine man, followed by an exchange of blankets symbolizing the support of the Montana University System to Indian education. |
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VIII. |
OLD BUSINESS (continued) |
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IX. |
NEW BUSINESS |
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ITEM 112-112-R0901 - Approval of Operating Budget for FY 2002 Executive Summary Quality Enhancements | |
| b. | Appeal |
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12:00 noon |
BOARD ADJOURNS |
ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
AGENDA
NOTE: Time tentative, depending on completion of Board's work session.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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SUBMISSION CONSENT |
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| a. | ITEM 112-1604-R0901 - Approval of Proposal to Reorganize the Academic Affairs Division into a School of Education, Business, and Technology; a College of Arts and Sciences; and a School of Outreach; The University of Montana Western Attachment | |
| b. | ITEM 112-2004-R0901- Authorization to Create athe Undergraduate Non-teaching Minor in Management of Information Technology; Montana State University-Bozeman Attachment | |
| c. | ITEM 112-2009-R0901- Authorization to Establish a Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate Program; Montana State University-Bozeman ATTACHMENT | |
| d. | ITEM 112-2013-R0901- Authorization to Establish a Center for Research on Chronic Health Conditions in Rural Dwellers; Montana State University-Bozeman ATTACHMENT | |
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SUBMISSION |
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| a. | ITEM 112-1501-R0901- Approval of Proposal to Establish an Associate of Applied Science Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Informatics; Montana Tech of The University of Montana ATTACHMENT | |
| b. | ITEM 112-1601-R0901 - Approval of Proposal to Convert the Bachelor of Arts Option in Business and Communications to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business with Three Options in Computer Technology, Business Administration, and Tourism; The University of Montana-Western | |
| c. | ITEM 112-1602-R0901- Approval of Proposal to Add an Option in Preprofessional Health Sciences to the Bachelor of Arts Degree; The University of Montana Western ATTACHMENT | |
| d. | ITEM 112-1603-R0901 - Approval of Proposal to Add an Option in Visual Arts to the Bachelor of Arts Degree; The University of MontanaWestern ATTACHMENT | |
| e. | ITEM 112-2005-R0901- Authorization to Create an Undergraduate Non-teaching Minor in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management; Montana State University-Bozeman Attachment | |
| f. | ITEM 112-2006-R0901- Authorization to Change the Name of the Biology Option within the Existing Biological Sciences Degree to Organismal Biology Option; Montana State University-Bozeman Attachment | |
| g. | ITEM 112-2007-R0901- Authorization to Create a New Option within the Biological Sciences Degree: Ecology and Evolution Option; Montana State University-Bozeman Attachment | |
| h. | ITEM 112-2008-R0901- Authorization to Create a New Bachelor of Science Degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience with Two Options: 1) Biomedical Sciences, and 2) Cell Biology and Neuroscience; Montana State University-Bozeman Attachment | |
| i. | ITEM 112-2010-R0901- Authorization to Create a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Computer Science; Montana State University-Bozeman | |
| j. | ITEM 112-2011-R0901- Authorization to Create the Division of Agricultural Education/Agricultural Operations Technology in the Department of Entomology; Montana State University-Bozeman ATTACHMENT | |
| k. | ITEM 112-2012-R0901 - |
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| l. | ITEM 112-2014-R0901- Authorization to Create athe Undergraduate Non-teaching Minor in International Business; Montana State University-Bozeman ATTACHMENT | |
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OTHER |
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| a. | Report on Credit by Examination Memo | |
| b. | Report on Montana University System Distributed Education 2001 (Policy 303.7) | |
ADMINISTRATIVE/BUDGET COMMITTEE
AGENDA
NOTE: Time tentative, depending on completion of Board's work session.
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SUBMISSION AGENDA |
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| a. | ITEM 112-101-R0901 Commissioner Selection Policy NEW; Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education | |
| b. | ITEM 112-114-R0901 Revised Policy 204.3 Commissioner of Higher Education; Duties; Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education | |
| c. | ITEM 112-110-R0901 - Security of Data and Information Technology Resources; Montana University System | |
| d. | ITEM 112-111-R0901 - Revised Policy 217.1 - Local Executive Boards; Office of Commissioner of Higher Education | |
| e. | ITEM 112-113-R0901 Revised Policy 940.27 - Credit Cap on State-Subsidized Tuition Rates; Montana University System | |
| f. | ITEM 112-1004-R0901 Approval to Grant an Easement in University Property for Inclusion in the City Riverfront Trail System; The University of Montana-Missoula | |
| g. | ITEM 112-1005-R0901 Approval to Negotiate Acceptance of Land as a Gift from Ducks Unlimited; The University of Montana-Missoula | |
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ACTION CONSENT AGENDA |
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| a. | ITEM 112-1002-R0901 Certificate of Completion, Washington/Grizzly Stadium Renovations, Series E 1998 Facilities Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds; The University of Montana-Missoula | |
| b. | ITEM 112-1003-R0901 Certificate of Completion, University Center, Phase II, 3rd Floor Renovations, Series E 1998 Facilities Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds; The University of Montana-Missoula | |
| c. | ITEM 112-2001-R0901 Authorization to Expend Student Computer Fees; Montana State University-Bozeman | |
| d. | ITEM112-2002-R0901 Authorization to Expend Student Equipment Fees; Montana State University-Bozeman | |
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ACTION AGENDA |
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| a. | ITEM 112-104-R0701 - Purchasing Requisitions; Computer Equipment revised; Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education | |
| b. | ITEM 112-105-R0701 - New Policy on Building Authority; Office of the Commissioner of higher Education | |
| c. | ITEM 112-108-R0901 Revisions to Policy 950.2 Montana Family Education Savings Program; Office of Commissioner of Higher Education Memo Attachment | |
| d. | ITEM 112-1012-R0701 - Renaming of the Museum of Fine Arts to The Montana Museum of Art and Culture; The University of Montana-Missoul | |
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)