Agenda
MONTANA BOARD OF REGENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
AGENDA
May 18-19, 2000
Flathead Valley Community College
777 Grandview Drive
Kalispell, MT
ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
ADMINISTRATIVE/BUDGET COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2000
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7:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast for meeting participants - LRC A-B-C-D |
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12:00 to 1:15 p.m. |
BOARD OF REGENTS LUNCH MEETING WITH STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES SCA 140/144 |
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2000
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7:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast for meeting participants - LRC A-B-C-D |
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2000
7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast for meeting participants - LRC A-B-C-D
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION SCA 140
8:00 a.m. WORK SESSION (full Board) LRC A-B-C-D (on completion of Executive Session)
11:00 a.m. CONCURRENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS (agendas attached)
(NOTE: Time tentative, depending on completion of work session)
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Academic and Student Affairs Committee LRC A-B-C-D |
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Administrative/Budget Committee SCA 163 |
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12:00 to 1:15 p.m. |
BOARD OF REGENTS' LUNCH with Student Representatives SCA 140/144 Lunch for Meeting Participants - Cafeteria (Eagle's Nest) |
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1:15 to 3:30 p.m. |
Full Board CONVENES LRC A-B-C-D |
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I. |
ROLL CALL |
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| II. | Introduction of New Regent, Mark Semmens | ||
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III. |
Election of Officers | ||
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IV. |
APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
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March 23-24, 2000 Regular Meeting |
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V. |
CONSENT AGENDA |
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Staff Items:
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ITEM 107-1000-R0500 - Staff; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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b. |
ITEM 107-1008-R0500 - Resolution Concerning the Retirement of Richard R. Adler, Professor of English, College of Arts and Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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ITEM 107-1009-R0500 - Resolution Concerning the Retirement of Charles Allen, Professor of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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ITEM 107-1010-R0500 - Resolution Concerning the Retirement of Mary Birch, Professor of Social Work, College of Arts and Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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ITEM 107-1011-R0500 - Resolution Concerning the Retirement of Frank W. Clark, Professor of Social Work, College of Arts and Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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ITEM 107-1012-R0500 - Resolution Concerning the Retirement of William F. "Duke" Crowley, Professor, School of Law; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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ITEM 107-1013-R0500 - Resolution Concerning the Retirement of Evan Denney, Professor of Geography, College of Arts and Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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ITEM 107-1014-R0500 - Resolution Concerning the Retirement of Jon J. Driessen, Professor of Sociology and Adjunct Professor of Linguistics, College of Arts and Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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ITEM 107-1015-R0500 - Resolution Concerning the Retirement of James A. Flightner, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Spanish, College of Arts and Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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ITEM 107-1016-R0500 - Resolution Concerning the Retirement of Walter E. Hill, Professor of Biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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ITEM 107-1017-R0500 - Resolution Concerning the Retirement of Fred McGlynn, Professor of Philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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ITEM 107-1018-R0500 - Resolution Concerning the Retirement of Richard P. Sheridan, Professor of Botany, College of Arts and Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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ITEM 107-1019-R0500 - Resolution Concerning the Retirement of William W. Wilmot, Professor of Communication Studies, College of Arts and Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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ITEM 107-1020-R0500 - Resolution Concerning the Retirement of Katherine M. Weist, Professor of Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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o. |
ITEM 107-1500-R0500 - Staff; Montana Tech of The University of Montana |
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ITEM 107-1600-R0500 - Staff; Western Montana College of The University of Montana |
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ITEM 107-1900-R0500 - Staff; Helena College of Technology of The University of Montana |
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ITEM 107-2000-R0500 - Staff; Montana State University-Bozeman |
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ITEM 107-2700-R0500 - Staff; Montana State University-Billings |
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ITEM 107-2800-R0500 - Staff; Montana State University-Northern |
Other:
| a. | ITEM 107-103-R0500 - Approval of Tentative Agreement with MSU-Billings Faculty |
| b. | ITEM 107-104-R0500 - Approval of Tentative Agreement with VTEM (College of Technology Faculty) |
| c. | ITEM 107-105-R0500 - Approval of Tentative Agreement with Helena Teachers' Union |
| d. | ITEM 107-107-R0500 - Approval of Tentative Agreement with MUS Maintenance Painters' Union |
| e. | ITEM 107-108-R0500 - Confirmation of Governor Racicot's Appointments to Local Executive Boards |
| f. | ITEM 107-111-R0500 - Approval of Tentative Agreement with UM-Missoula College of Technology Faculty Association |
| g. | ITEM 107-102-R0500 - Rural Physician Incentive Program, Dr. Denise A. Helin; Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education |
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V. |
STUDENT REPORTS |
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VI. |
COMMITTEE REPORTS |
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VII. |
OLD BUSINESS |
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a. |
Operating Agreements with Foundations |
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b. |
Continued Discussion of Fiscal Year 2001 Operating Budgets |
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c. |
2003 Biennium Budget Request Priorities |
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3:30 p.m. |
BOARD RECESSES |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Regents meet with Classified Staff Representatives LRC A-B-C-D |
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4:30 p.m. |
Regents meet with Faculty Representatives LRC A-B-C-D |
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2000
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7:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast for all meeting attendees - LRC A-B-C-D |
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8:30 a.m. |
BOARD RECONVENES LRC A-B-C-D |
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Open Forum for Public Input on MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ISSUES |
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The Montana Campus Compact - Dean P. McGovern |
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VII. |
OLD BUSINESS (continued) |
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VIII. |
NEW BUSINESS |
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a. |
Appeal - Domestic Partner Health Coverage 9:30 A.M. Time Certain | |
| 10:00 A.M. | Discussion of MUS issues with Gubernatorial Candidate Rob Natelson | |
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VIII. |
NEW BUSINESS Continued |
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b. |
Appeal |
| c. | ITEM 107-101-R0500 - Inventory of Fees; Office of the Commissioner | |
| d. | Long Range building Program (Rod Sundsted) | |
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IX. |
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT |
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X. |
CAMPUS REPORTS |
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12:00 noon |
BOARD ADJOURNS |
ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
AGENDA
NOTE: Time tentative, depending on completion of Board's work session.
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I. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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II. |
SUBMISSION AGENDA |
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ITEM 107-110-R0500 - Proposed Policy on Student Evaluation of Faculty Teaching |
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b. |
ITEM 107-109-R0500 - Report from Joint K-16 Composition Standards Committee on Writing Proficiency Standards for Admission and Graduation from MUS |
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ACTION AGENDA |
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ITEM 106-201-R0300 - Approval of Proposal to Implement a Correctional Officer Certificate Program, Dawson Community College, Glendive, MT |
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ITEM 106-202-R0300 - Approval of Proposal to implement a Two-Year, Farm/Ranch Business Management Certificate Program; Dawson Community College, Glendive, MT |
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ITEM106-1501-R0300 - Approval to Change the Name of the Department of and the Bachelor of Science Degree in Metallurgical Engineering to Metallurgical and Materials Engineering; Montana Tech of The University of Montana |
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ITEM106-1502-R0300 - Approval of Proposal to Reorganize and Rename the Present Options in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and Change the Name of the Department to Mathematical Sciences; Montana Tech of The University of Montana |
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| e. | ITEM106-1601-R0300 - Approval of Proposal to Name P.E. Complex Arena, Casey Keltz Arena; Western Montana College of The University of Montana | ||||
| f. | ITEM 106-2006-R0300 - Authorization to Offer A Non-teaching Undergraduate Minor in Japan Studies; Montana State University-Bozeman | ||||
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ITEM 106-2704-R0300 - Approval of Proposal to Offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diesel Technology; Montana State University-Billings, College of Technology |
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ITEM 106-2705-R0300 - Approval of Proposal to Offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Systems Technology; Montana State University-Billings, College of Technology |
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| i. | ITEM 106-2706-R0300 - Approval of Proposal to Implement the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automobile Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology; Montana State University-Billings, College of Technology | ||||
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ITEM 106-2707-R0300 - Authorization to Offer a Minor of Business GeographicsBusiness Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Montana State University-Billings |
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| k. | ITEM106-1001-R0300 - Approval of Proposal to Establish a Center for Environmental Health Sciences; The University of Montana-Missoula | ||||
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ITEM 106-2007-R0300 - Authorization to Offer a Master of Fine Arts in Science and Natural History Filmmaking; Montana State University-Bozeman |
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ITEM 106-2008-R0300 - Authorization to Offer a Bachelor of Arts in Music; Montana State University-Bozeman |
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ITEM 106-2009-R0300 - Authorization to Restructure the Biology Department in the College of Letters and Sciences; Montana State University-Bozeman |
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ITEM 106-2801-R0300 - Mission Statement; Montana State University-Northern |
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Final Revisions to Program Review - MSU-Northern |
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ADMINISTRATIVE/BUDGET COMMITTEE
AGENDA
NOTE: Time tentative, depending on completion of Board's work session.
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SUBMISSION AGENDA |
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ITEM 107-106-R0500 - Repeal Policy (Laurie Neils) | |
| c. | ITEM 107-1002-R0500 - Miscellaneous Renovations, Dining Services; The University of Montana-Missoula | |
| d. | ITEM 107-1003-R0500 - Residence Hall Wiring and Fire Sprinklers; The University of Montana-Missoula | |
| e. | ITEM 107-1004-R0500 - Information Technology Resources Center, Series E 1998 Facilities Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds; The University of Montana-Missoula | |
| f. | ITEM 107-1005-R0500 - Relocation of Met Net, Series D 1996 Facilities Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds; The University of Montana-Missoula | |
| g. | ITEM 107-1006-R0500 - Classroom/Laboratory Renovations, Series C 1995 and Series D 1996 Facilities Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds; The University of Montana-Missoula | |
| h. | ITEM 107-1007-R0500 - Student Computer Fee Allocation; The University of Montana-Missoula | |
| i. | ITEM 107-1021-R0500 - Use of State Lands Under the Control of the Montana University System (MUS) by the Montana National Guard for the Purpose of Constructing and Operating, on a Long-term Basis, an education and Training Facility (Armory); The University of Montana-Missoula | |
| j. | ITEM 107-1022-R0500 - Dornblaser Track Improvements; The University of Montana-Missoula | |
| k. | ITEM 107-1501-R0500 - Site Improvements for SUB-Mill Renovations, Series C 1995 Facilities Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds; Montana Tech of The University of Montana | |
| l. | ITEM 107-1601-R0500 - Residence Hall/Dining Services Renovations, Series D 1996 Facilities Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds; Western Montana College of The University of Montana | |
| m. | ITEM 107-1602-R0500 - Parking Improvements, Series D 1996 & Series E 1998 Facilities Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds; Western Montana College of The University of Montana | |
| n. | ITEM 107-1603-R0500 - Family Housing Renovations, Series D 1996 Facilities Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds; Western Montana College of The University of Montana | |
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ACTION AGENDA |
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ITEM 106-106-R0300 Board of Regents Policy and Procedures Manual; Regents' Award for Excellence in University System Citizenship (New); MUS | |
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ITEM 107-1001-R0500 - Grant of Easement to Mountain Water Company for Existing Water Main Facilities; The University of Montana-Missoula |
The Board of Regents will make reasonable accommodations for known disabilities that may interfere with an individual's ability to participate. Persons requiring such accommodations should make their requests to the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education as soon as possible before the meeting to allow adequate time for special arrangements. You may call or write to: ADA Coordinator, P. O. Box 203101, Helena MT 59620-3101, 406-444-6570, 1-800-253-4091 (TDD)