Academic and Student Affairs CommitteeA G E N D A
Academic
and Student Affairs Committee
A G E N D A
Thursday, January 28, 1999
Conference Room
102A
Montana Higher Education Complex
2500 Broadway
Helena, Montana
11:00 a.m.
NOTE: Time tentative, depending on completion of Board's work session.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOTICES OF INTENT
From The University of Montana-Missoula:
Approval of Proposal to Add an Option in Physical Geography to the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography
Approval of Proposal to Add a Comprehensive Study (Non-Thesis) Option to the Master of Arts Degree in Political Science
Approval of Proposal to Re-title the Native American Studies Program to Department of Native American Studies and Re-title the Unit Head from Director to Chair
Approval of Proposal to Establish an Institute for Teaching Excellence
Approval of Proposal to Add an Option in Photojournalism to the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism
Approval of Proposal to Add an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care, College of Technology
Approval of Proposal to Add Two New Options — Network Support and Human Resources — to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting Technology, College of Technology
From Montana Tech of The University of Montana:
Authorization to Change the Name of the Engineering Science Major of Both the Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Science Degree to Engineering
Approval of Proposal to Add an Option in Civil Engineering to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and Master of Science Degree in Engineering
Approval of Proposal to Add an Option in Mechanical Engineering to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and Master of Science Degree in Engineering
Approval of Proposal to Add a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences
Approval of Proposal to Add a Bachelor of Science Degree in Software Engineering
From Western Montana College of The University of Montana:
Approval of Proposal to Add a Minor in Special Education to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and the Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education
From Montana State University-Bozeman:
Authorization to Offer a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration jointly with Washington State University
From Montana State University-Billings:
Approval of Proposal to Convert the Certificate in Practical Nursing to the Associate of Applied Science Degree, College of Technology
From MSU College of Technology-Great Falls:
Authorization to Offer a Certificate Program in Network Architecture under the College's Approved Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Technology/Network Support Option
Authorization to Offer a Certificate Program to Prepare Individuals to Interpret Natural, Cultural, and Historical Resources
SUBMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 102-1501-R0199 — Approval of Proposal to Add a Certified Nurse Assistant Program, Convert the Current Practical Nursing Program to an Associate of Applied Science Degree, and Implement an Associate of Science Degree Program for Registered Nursing Education, College of Technology; Montana Tech of The University of Montana
ITEM 102-2004-R0199 — Authorization to Establish the Center for the Discovery of Bioactive Compounds; Montana State University-Bozeman
ACTION AGENDA — CONSENT
ITEM 18-002-R1077 — Admission Requirements: General Policies; Montana University System (REVISION of Board of Regents' Policy 301) [On submission at 11/98 meeting]
ACTION AGENDA
ITEM 60-004-R0788 — Delivery of Instruction via Telecommunications; Montana University System (REVISION of Board of Regents' Policy 303.7) [On submission at 11/98 meeting]
ITEM 101-2004-R1198 — Authorization to Establish the "Spectral Information Technologies Laboratory"; Montana State University-Bozeman [On submission at 11/98 meeting]
ITEM 100-1006-R0998 — Approval of Proposal to Add an Option in Applied Geoscience to the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Geology; The University of Montana-Missoula [On submission at 11/98 meeting]
OTHER
Report on Utilization of Graduate Teaching Assistants
Report on Collaborative Bargaining Achievements for the 1998-99 Biennium