Academic, Research & Student Affairs Committee Agenda

September 15-16, 2021

Committee Members: Regent Todd Buchanan, Chair; Regent Loren Bough; Regent Brianne Rogers; and Regent Amy Sexton

ACTION

1. Honorary Doctorate, MSU   ITEM 196-2008-R0921 | Attachment #1
2. Honorary Doctorate, UM   ITEM 196-1015-R0921 | Attachment #1
3. Request to Plan Proposals   Executive Summary and OCHE Analysis │ Supporting Documentation │New Program Tracking

INFORMATION

Strategic Priority Items:

1. Montana 10 Update 
2. Access Initiatives Update | Montana ETS Summary | GEAR UP Summary
3. eLearning Update   Annual eLearning Report │ Principles of Quality for eLearning
4. Research Update

Policy Items:

1. Proposed Revisions to Board Admissions Policies 301 & 301.1   
   • Attachment #1: Draft revisions to BOR policy 301 - Admission Requirements
   • Attachment #2: Draft revisions to BOR policy 301.1 - Admission Requirements for Undergraduates into Four-Year University Programs
   • Attachment #3: Clean copy of BOR policy 301 as revised
2. Proposed Revisions to Board Transfer Policies 301.5, 301.5.1, & 320.3   
   • Attachment #1: Draft revisions to BOR policy 301.5 - Transfer of Credits; MUS and Community Colleges
   • Attachment #2: Draft revisions to BOR policy 301.5.1 - System of Controls
   • Attachment #3: Draft revisions to BOR policy 320.3 - Recognition; Canadian Public Institutions

Academic Review Items:

1. Academic Priorities and Planning   OCHE Executive Summary │ Campus Priorities and Planning Statements │ Forthcoming Academic Proposal Report 
2. Academic Approval Memo 
3. Accreditation Report 

Adjourn upon completion of business