Academic and Student Affairs CommitteeA G E N D A
Academic and
Student Affairs Committee
A G E N D A
Thursday, March 24, 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.
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS
II. SUBMISSION AGENDA: CONSENT
ITEM 102-1001-R0399 — Approval of Proposal to Add an Option in Physical Geography to the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography; The University of Montana-Missoula [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1002-R0399 — Approval of Proposal to Add a Comprehensive Study (Non-Thesis) Option to the Master of Arts Degree in Political Science; The University of Montana-Missoula [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1003-R0399 — 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; The University of Montana-Missoula [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1004-R0399 — Approval of Proposal to Establish an Institute for Teaching Excellence; The University of Montana-Missoula [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1005-R0399 — Approval of Proposal to Add an Option in Photojournalism to the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism; The University of Montana-Missoula [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1006-R0399 — Approval of Proposal to Add an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Care, College of Technology; The University of Montana-Missoula [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1007-R0399 — 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; The University of Montana-Missoula [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1506-R0399 — Approval of Proposal to Add a Network Technician Certificate and Associate of Applied Science Degree in Network Technology, College of Technology; Montana Tech of The University of Montana [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1507-R0399 — Approval of Proposal to Add a Certified Nurse Assistant Program, College of Technology; Montana Tech of The University of Montana [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1508-R0399 — Approval of Proposal to Convert the Current Practical Nursing Program to an Associate of Applied Science Degree, College of Technology; Montana Tech of The University of Montana [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1601-R0399 — 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; Western Montana College of The University of Montana [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1901-R0399 — Approval of Proposal to Add an Associate of Applied Science Degree for Correctional Officers; Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana [New item]
ITEM 102-2002-R0399 — Authorization to Offer a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration Jointly with Washington State University; Montana State University-Bozeman [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-2704-R0399 — Authorization to Convert the Certificate in Practical Nursing to the Associate of Applied Science Degree, College of Technology; Montana State University-Billings [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
III. SUBMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 102-2004-R0199 — Authorization to Establish the Center for the Discovery of Bio-Active Compounds; Montana State University-Bozeman [Held on Submission Agenda from 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1501-R0399 — 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; Montana Tech of The University of Montana [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1502-R0399 — 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; Montana Tech of The University of Montana [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1503-R0399 — Approval of Proposal to Add a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences; Montana Tech of The University of Montana [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1504-R0399 — Approval of Proposal to Add a Bachelor of Science Degree in Software Engineering; Montana Tech of The University of Montana [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1505-R0399 — Approval of Proposal to Change the Name of the Engineering Science Major of Both the Bachelor of Science Degree and Master of Science Degree to Engineering; Montana Tech of The University of Montana [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1509-R0399 — Approval of Proposal to Implement an Associate of Science Degree Program for Registered Nursing Education, College of Technology; Montana Tech of The University of Montana [Notice of Intent at 1/99 meeting]
IV. ACTION AGENDA
ITEM 60-004-R0788 — Delivery of Instruction via Telecommunications; Montana University System (REVISION of Board of Regents' Policy 303.7) [Held on Action Agenda from 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-1604-R0399 — Approval of Revised Mission Statement; Western Montana College of The University of Montana [New item]
ITEM 102-2851-R0199 — Approval to Add a Certificate Program in Network Architecture under the College's Approved Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Technology/Network Support Option; Montana State University College of Technology-Great Falls [Submission item at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-2852-R0199 — Approval to Offer a Certificate Program in Resource Interpretation to Prepare Individuals to Interpret Natural, Cultural, and Historical Resources; Montana State University College of Technology-Great Falls [Submission item at 1/99 meeting]
ITEM 102-2003-R0399 — Authorization for the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department to Place an Immediate Moratorium on Student Enrollment in the I&ME Manufacturing Option and the I&ME Manufacturing Engineering Minor, with Complete Elimination of the Program by Fall 2000; Montana State University-Bozeman [New item]
V. OTHER
Accreditation Overview — Joyce Scott, Deputy Commissioner for Academic and Student Affairs