January 18-19, 2001
ITEM 110-2003-R0101���� Authorization to Renovate Existing Space
in Leon Johnson Hall; Montana State University - Bozeman
THAT:���������������������������
Consistent
with the provisions of MCA 18-2-102, the Board of Regents of Higher Education
authorizes Montana State University - Bozeman to renovate a portion of� Leon Johnson Hall to accommodate a cell
biology research laboratory for faculty, research technicians and graduate
students. The estimated cost for this project is $300,000.
EXPLANATION:
1.�� The Molecular Motor/Cell Biology research is
currently housed in Gaines Hall, on the MSU Bozeman campus. The research
requires frequent interaction with colleagues, performing similar research in
Leon Johnson Hall, and plans to vacate Gaines Hall and move to Leon Johnson
Hall to facilitate this interaction.
2. This
project will renovate space for labs in Leon Johnson Hall by installing
plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems to support the research, and
reconfiguring existing space to meet new research needs.
3.�� This project will be financed with overhead
revenues from research grants and will result in no new programs.
4. This
project requires the authorization of the Board of Regents and the consent of
the Governor.