July 8-9, 1999

NOTICE OF INTENTAuthorization to Delete the Minor in French and the BSED Teaching Minor in French, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures; Montana State University-Billings

THAT: The Board of Regents of Higher Education authorizes Montana State University campuses in Billings to delete the minor in French and the BSED teaching minor in French.

EXPLANATION: Montana State University-Billings proposes the deletion of the minor in French and the BSED teaching minor in French, Department of Modern Languages, College of Arts and Sciences. The approval process has been completed on campus. Enrollment in the minors has been suspended. Courses will continue to be offered until currently enrolled students have completed the program. Faculty and students have been notified. New enrollment in the minors has been suspended. Courses will continue to be offered for an appropriate length of time to allow currently enrolled students to complete the minors.

Proposed Starting Date: Immediately upon approval.