January
18-19, 2001
ITEM 110-1501-R0101������ Approval
of Proposal to Offer an Off-campus Bachelor of Science Degree Program in
Business and Information Technology in Helena; Montana Tech of The University
of Montana
THAT:����������������������������������� The Board of
Regents of Higher Education authorizes Montana Tech of The University of
Montana to offer an off-campus Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Business
and Information Technology in Helena.�
The upper-division courses needed to complete this degree will be
offered in Helena during non-traditional course times (evenings, late
afternoons, weekends, etc.).
EXPLANATION:����������������� Montana Tech
of The University of Montana has identified a specific student niche that is
currently not being reached by traditional higher education means.� This niche (low income, non-traditional age,
fully employed) exhibits a very strong desire for a state-supported curriculum
of Business and Information Technology coursework that will lead to the
completion of a four-year college education.�
Montana Tech of The University of Montana has an articulation agreement
in place with the Helena College of Technology, and this program would enable
HCT graduates to obtain a four-year degree while working full time in the
Helena area.�
This program directly addresses the issue
of lack of participation by adults in higher education in Montana as is
evidenced by a recent Higher Education �report card.�
The
completed signature page resides on file at the President's Office, The
University of Montana-Missoula.
ATTACHMENT:������������������ Program Description