July 8-9, 2008

Montana State University-
Great Falls College of Technology
2100 16th Ave South, Great Falls
Heritage Hall

Minutes of July 8-9, 2008 Meeting

Minutes of July 8, 2008 BOR and MHESAC Joint Board Meeting


Tuesday, July 8, 2008

9:00 AM Hospitality room and continental breakfast for meeting participants - Heritage Hall Break Out Room
   

 

10:00 AM     
 

a.  Roll Call, Approval of Minutes, Welcome, and Introductions 
S. Barrett
  b.  Board Committee Assignments S. Barrett
  c.  Process & Timeline for Board Self-Evaluation S. Stearns
     

 

10:10 AM               REPORTS & INFORMATION  
  a.  Commissioner’s Report  S. Stearns
  b.  Student Regent Welcome and Comments M. Jessen
  c.  Two-Year Education Presentation    M. Moe
  d.  Science and Mathematics Teacher Initiative  G. Dennison
 

e.  Campus Update Reports [ MSU | UM | Montana Tech | Helena COT | FVCC ]

12:30 PM       LUNCH BREAK

 

1:00 PM                BOARD DISCUSSION & ACTION  
  a.  Temporary Authorization for MSU-Bozeman to
     Award Existing Two-Year Degrees
     ITEM 140-101-R0708 | Supporting Material ITEM 140-101-R0708
  b.  MSU Proposal for Two-Year Education in Abu Dhabi
  c.  Replace Artificial Turf in Washington Grizzly Stadium
     ITEM 140-1006-R0708
  d.  Strategic Plan Annual Review and Update
     (Recommendations)		 T. Trevor
  e.  UM   Campuses – Planning Issues/Challenges  G. Dennison
  f.   MSU Campuses – Planning Issues/Challenges G. Gamble
  g.  Final BOR Resolution, April 29, 2008 Regent Barrett
   

 

4:00 PM Consent Agenda
   
4:15 PM Public Comment
   
4:30 PM  Executive Session (President George Dennison Evaluation), Dean’s Conference Room
   
6:30 PM  Joint Dinner Meeting with MHESAC Board and RegentsSite: TBA


Wednesday, July 9, 2008

7:00 AM Continental Breakfast – Heritage Hall Break Out Room
   

                                      PLANNING SESSION

8:00 AM Regents’ Roundtable
   
10:30 AM Executive Session:  Personnel Evaluations (Commissioner Stearns), Dean’s Conference Room
   
11:30 AM  Board Adjourns

                                                  

Other than the meeting starting time, times listed are approximate.  In addition, agenda items may be rearranged unless an item is listed as having a “time certain.”  Action may be taken on any item listed on the Board or Committee Agendas.  Public comment is welcome on all items.
 
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