MONTANA BOARD OF REGENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Agenda
Regular Meeting

May 17-18, 2001

 

MSU-College of Technology Great Falls
P. O. Box 6010
Great Falls, MT 59406-6010


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." 


6:00 - 8:30 p.m.   

Open House for all attendees at Dean Weaver's home - 113 Woodland Estates Road (maps available on campus on Wednesday)


THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2001

7:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast for meeting participants Heritage Hall

12:00 to 1:15 p.m.

MAS Luncheon with Regents, Commissioner, Presidents and Chancellors G45-G46

  Meeting Participants - Lunch on your own
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Reception for Community Members and Meeting Participants - C. M. Russell Museum, 400 13th Street North, Great Falls

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2001

7:00 a.m. Regents and Commissioner Breakfast with Community Leaders - Heritage Inn - Britton Room

 

7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast for all meeting attendees - Commons

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2001

7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast for meeting participants Heritage Hall

7:30 a.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION Dean's Conference Room

8:00 a.m.

WORK SESSION (full Board) Heritage Hall

(or 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 Heritage Hall

Administrative/Budget Committee R220-221


12:00 to 1:15 p.m.

BOARD OF REGENTS' LUNCH with Student Representatives G45-G46


1:15 to 3:30 p.m.

Full Board CONVENES Heritage Hall - Flag Ceremony

I. 

ROLL CALL

II.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

March 22-23, 2001 regular meeting in Helena

April 6, 2001 conference call meeting

III.

CONSENT AGENDA

Staff Items:

a. ITEM 111-1000-R0501 - Staff; The University of Montana Missoula  ADDENDUM
b. ITEM 111-1500-R0501 - Staff; Montana Tech of The University of Montana
c. ITEM 111-1600-R0501 - Staff; Western Montana College of The University of Montana
d. ITEM 111-1900-R0501 - Staff; Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana
e. ITEM 111-2000-R0501 - Staff; Montana State University-Bozeman
f. ITEM 111-2001-R0501 - Authorization to Confer the Title of Professor Emeritus and Dean Emeritus of Engineering upon David F. Gibson; Montana State University-Bozeman
g. ITEM 111-2002-R0501 - Authorization to Confer the title of Regents' Professor upon John R. Horner; Montana State University-Bozeman
h. ITEM 111-2005-R0501 - Authorization to Confer the Title of Director Emeritus of General Studies upon Margaretha Wessel; Montana State University-Bozeman
i. ITEM 111-2400-R0501 - Staff; Cooperative Extension Service
j. ITEM 111-2700-R0501 - Staff; Montana State University-Billings
k. ITEM 111-2800-R0501 - Staff; Montana State University-Northern
l. ITEM 111-2850-R0501 - Staff; Montana State University-Great Falls, College of Technology

Other:

a.

ITEM 111-101-R0501 - Approval of Tentative Agreement with Montana State University-Northern Federation of Teachers; Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education

b.

ITEM 111-102-R0501 - Confirmation of Governor Martz's Appointments to Local Executive Boards

c.

ITEM 111-106-R0501 - Approval of Tentative Agreement with MSU-Billings Faculty Association; Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education

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IV. 

STUDENT REPORTS

   

V.

COMMISSIONER'S REPORT

   

VI.

CAMPUS REPORTS

   

VII. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

     

VIII.

OLD BUSINESS

 

  a. ITEM 111-107-R0501 - Approval of Foundation Operating Agreement; Montana State University-Billings - ACTION ITEM
  b. ITEM 111-108-R0501 - Approval of Foundation Operating Agreement; The University of Montana-Missoula - ACTION ITEM
  c. ITEM 111-109-R0501 - Approval of Foundation Operating Agreement; The University of Montana Western - ACTION ITEM
  d. Update on 2001 Legislative Session - Dr. Crofts
       

 


3:30 p.m.

BOARD RECESSES

3:30 p.m. Regents meet with Faculty Representatives followed by Representatives of Staff Senate Heritage Hall
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  Reception for Community Members and Meeting Participants - C. M. Russell Museum, 400 13th Street North, Great Falls

 


FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2001

7:00 a.m. Regents and Commissioner Breakfast with Community Leaders - Heritage Inn - Britton Room

 

7:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast for all meeting attendees -  Commons

8:30 a.m.

BOARD RECONVENES  Heritage Hall

Open Forum for Public Input on MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ISSUES

   

VIII. 

OLD BUSINESS (continued)

   

IX.

NEW BUSINESS 
a. ITEM 111-110-R0501 - Tuition and Fees for FY 2002  ATTACHMENTS

b. 

Budget Planning for FY 2002

12:00 noon

BOARD ADJOURNS

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ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

AGENDA

NOTE: Time tentative, depending on completion of Board's work session


I.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

 

a.

Level I Memo

   

II.

SUBMISSION AGENDA

  a. ITEM 111-1003-R0501 - Approval of Proposal to Reorganize the Department of Management in the School of Business Administration into the Department of Management and Marketing and the Department of Information Systems and Technology; The University of Montana-Missoula
  b. ITEM 111-1901-R0501 - Approval of Proposal to Add an Option in Webmaster to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Technology; Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana
  c. ITEM 111-2004-R0501 - Authorization to Change the Name of the Northern Plains and Rockies Center for the Study of Western Hemisphere Trade to the Agricultural Marketing Policy Center; Montana State University, Bozeman
  d. ITEM 111-2803-R0501 - Authorization to create an institute for researching and teaching future trends and events related to rural factors in programs at Montana State University-Northern
  e. ITEM 111-2851-R0501 - Approval of Proposal to Add an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene; Montana State University-Great Falls College of Technology
     

III.

ACTION AGENDA

  a. ITEM 110-104-R0301 - Amend Regents Policy 320.2; Office of The Commissioner of Higher Education - Cover Memo
  b. ITEM 110-105-R0301 - New Policy on Recognition of Accreditation   Cover Memo  Letter from Malawi High Commission
  c. ITEM 110-1001-R0301 - Approval of Proposal to Establish a Department of Print Journalism within the School of Journalism; The University of Montana-Missoula
  d. ITEM 110-1002-R0301 - Approval of Proposal to Add Three New Option in Public Law, American Politics,  and International Relations and Comparative Politics to the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science; The University of Montana-Missoula
  e. ITEM 110-1003-R0301 - Approval of Proposal to Add a Master of Social Work Degree; The University of Montana-Missoula  Letter from Walla Walla College
  f. ITEM 110-1004-R0301 - Approval of Proposal to Add an Option in Nature-Based Tourism to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation Management; The University of Montana-Missoula  Budget
  g. ITEM 110-1005-R0301 - Approval of Proposal to Add an Option in Microbial Ecology to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology; The University of Montana-Missoula
  h. ITEM 110-1006-R0301 - Approval of Proposal to Add an Option in Microbial Ecology to the Master of Science Degree in Microbiology and the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Biochemistry/Microbiology; The University of Montana-Missoula
  i. ITEM 110-1007-R0301 - Approval of Proposal to Add an Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree to the Present Entry-Level Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy; The University of Montana-Missoula
  j. ITEM 110-1008-R0301 - Approval of Proposal to Change the Name Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities to The University of Montana Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service: The Rural InstituteThe University of Montana Rural Institute: A Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service; The University of Montana-Missoula
  k. ITEM 110-1901-R0301 - Approval of Proposal to Add an Option in Network Architecture to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Technology; Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana
  l. ITEM 110-1902-R0301 - Approval of Proposal to Change the Current Two-Year Certificate in Automotive Technology to a One-Year Certificate in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair; Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana
  m. ITEM 110-2002-R0301 - Authorization to Offer An Option in Family Financial Planning under the MS Degree in Health and Human Development; Montana State University-Bozeman
  n. ITEM 110-2851-R0301 - Approval of Proposal to Add a Medical Transcriptionist Certificate Program; Montana State University-Great Falls College of Technology
   

IV.

OTHER

  a. Title II Teacher Preparation Report  -  UM-Missoula, MSU-Billings, MSU-Northern, UM-Western, MSU-Bozeman
  b. Reports on Cooperative Agreements with Tribal Colleges - MSU-Billings, UM-Missoula
     

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ADMINISTRATIVE/BUDGET COMMITTEE

AGENDA

NOTE: Time tentative, depending on completion of Board's work session


I.

SUBMISSION AGENDA

  a.  ITEM 111-103-R0501 - Approval of MAP policy; Office of Commissioner of Higher Education
  b.  ITEM 111-104-R0501 - Delete Policy 704.2 - Classified Employees; Office of Commissioner of Higher Education
  c. ITEM 111-105-R0501 - Delete Policy 802.4 - Salaries; Pay Plan; Office of Commissioner of Higher Education
     

II.

ACTION CONSENT AGENDA

  a. ITEM 111-1002-R0501 - Student Computer Fee Allocation; The University of Montana-Missoula
  b. ITEM 111-2003-R0501 - Authorization to Paint Existing Areas of Auxiliaries Services; Montana State University-Bozeman
   

II.

ACTION AGENDA

  a. ITEM 110-103-R0301 - Amend Regents Policy 940.5 - increase fee for transcript; Office of The Commissioner of Higher Education  REVISED
  b. ITEM 111-1001-R0501 - Electronic Scoreboard for Washington-Grizzly Stadium; The University of Montana-Missoula
  c. ITEM 111-1501-R0501 - Authorization to Proceed to Design and Construct an Expansion to the Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Building, Montana Tech of The University of Montana
  d. ITEM 111-2701-R0501 - Authorization to Purchase Real Property (64 Mountain View); Montana State University-Billings
     

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