THAT: The Board of Regents of Higher Education authorizes Montana Tech of The University of Montana to add a Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional and Technical Communication.

EXPLANATION: The need for effective communication permeates our global society. As ever advancing technology produces growth in the quantity, speed, and sophistication of information-flow, successful professionals require enhanced communication skills to compete in this challenging, new environment.

Since 1977, Montana Tech of The University of Montana has offered a professional and technical communication concentration under its Society and Technology degree. With the increasing need for effective and efficient communication, Montana Tech now seeks approval of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional and Technical Communication (PTC).