Agenda (July 10-11, 2003)
MONTANA BOARD OF REGENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Agenda
Regular Meeting
July 10-11, 2003
Flathead Valley Community College
777 Grandview
Kalispell, MT 59901-2699
Consent Agenda (Staff, Academic/Student Affairs, Administrative/Budget, Labor Agreements/Other, System)
Academic/Student Affairs Items (Action/Submission & Discussion)
Administrative/Budget Items (Action/Submission & Discussion)
System Issues (Action/Submission & Discussion)
Other than the meeting starting time, the times listed are approximate. These approximate times are intended to give meeting participants a rough idea of the amount of discussion contemplated, but the Board will move to the next part of the agenda upon the completion of the prior topic. In addition, agenda items may be rearranged unless an item is listed as having a "time certain."
Overview of Extracurricular Activities
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2003
| 2:30 p.m. |
Budget Committee Meeting - BSS 115 (Business & Social Science Building)Yellow Bay Biological Station - Prescott Conference Room |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Reception for Regents, Presidents, Chancellors, Deans Moe and Hoyle, Community College Presidents, FVCC Trustees, and CHE Senior Staff at Regent Jasmin s home 214 Bridger, Big Fork (casual dress please) |
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2003
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7:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast for meeting participants LRC A-B-C-D (Learning Resource Center) |
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12:00 to 12:50 p.m. |
MAS Luncheon with Regents, Commissioner, Presidents and Chancellors LRC A-B-C-D (Learning Resource Center) |
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12:00 to 1:00 p.m. |
Other meeting participants - Sandwich Buffet - Cafeteria SCA (Student Center & Administration Building) |
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1:00 to 1:50 p.m. |
Regents meet with Faculty Representatives LRC A-B-C-D (Learning Resource Center) |
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2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. |
Bob Nystuen Senior Vice-President, Glacier Bank, and Hank Ricklefs, General Manager, Northwest Lumber (Plum Creek) will present the topic of Business and Education Council |
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2:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Creating Montana's Economic Road Map for the Future (Panel members will sit at table with the MUS CEOs) |
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5:30 p.m. |
Picnic Conrad Mansion (See attached map) (casual dress please) |
FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2003
| 7:15 a.m. | Continental Breakfast for meeting participants LRC A-B-C-D (Learning Resource Center) |
| 7:30 a.m. | Regents breakfast with Local Civic and Business Leaders Cafeteria (Eagle s Nest) SCA (Student Center & Administration Building) |
Meeting Activities
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2003
| 2:30 p.m. |
Budget Committee Meeting - BSS 115 (Business & Social Science Building)Yellow Bay Biological Station - Prescott Conference Room |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Reception for Regents, Presidents, Chancellors, Deans Moe and Hoyle, Community College Presidents, FVCC Trustees, and CHE Senior Staff at Regent Jasmin s home 214 Bridger, Big Fork |
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2003
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7:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast for all meeting attendees LRC A-B-C-D (Learning Resource Center) |
| 7:30 a.m. TIME CERTAIN Full Board Convenes - LRC A-B-C-D (Learning Resource Center) | |
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I. |
ROLL CALL |
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II. |
APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
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Minutes of the May 29-30, 2003 Regular Meeting in Great Falls, MT and June 17, 2003 Special Meeting in Helena, MT |
| 7:40 a.m. | |
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III. |
 Open Forum for Public Input on MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ISSUES |
| a. | Local Executive Board of The University of Montana Western re: Adoption and implementation of X-1 program by year 2004 and the Masters program at UM-Western - Betty Iverson, Member Local Executive Board |
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IV. |
All items on the Consent Agenda are Action Items unless otherwise noted. |
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Staff Items: |
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a. |
ITEM 120-100-R0703 Staff; Office of Commissioner of Higher Education |
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b. |
ITEM 120-1000-R0703 - Staff; The University of Montana Missoula |
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c. |
ITEM 120-1001-R0703 Authorization to Confer the Title of Professor Emeritus of English upon Gerry Brenner; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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d. |
ITEM 120-1002-R0703 Authorization to Confer the title of Professor Emeritus of Sociology upon Rodney L. Brod; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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e. |
ITEM 120-1003-R0703 Authorization to Confer the Title of Professor Emeritus of Foreign Languages and Literatures upon Maureen C. Curnow; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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f. |
ITEM 120-1004-R0703 Authorization to Confer the title of Professor Emeritus of Mathematical Sciences upon William Derrick; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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g. |
ITEM 120-1005-R0703 Authorization to Confer the title of Associate Professor Emeritus of Computer Science upon Jerry D. Esmay; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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h. |
ITEM 120-1006-R0703 Authorization to Confer the title of Professor Emeritus of English upon Patricia Goedicke; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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i. |
ITEM 120-1007-R0703 Authorization to Confer the title of Professor Emeritus foreign Languages and Literatures upon Oliver W. Rolfe; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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j. |
ITEM 120-1008-R0703 Authorization to Confer the Title of Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences and Zoology upon Andrew L. Sheldon; The University of Montana-Missoula |
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k. |
ITEM 120-1500-R0703 - Staff; Montana Tech of The University of Montana |
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l. |
ITEM 120-1500A-R0703 Staff; Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology |
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m. |
ITEM 120-1600-R0703 Staff; The University of MontanaWestern |
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n. |
ITEM 120-1900-R0703 Staff; The University of Montana-Helena College of Technology |
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ITEM 120-2000-R0703 - Staff; Montana State University-Bozeman |
| p. | ITEM 120-2300-R0703 Staff; Agricultural Experiment Station |
| q. | ITEM 120-2700-R0703 - Staff; Montana State University-Billings |
| r. | ITEM 120-2800-R0703 - Staff; Montana State University-Northern |
| s. | ITEM 120-2850-R0703 - Staff; Montana State University-Great Falls College of Technology |
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Administrative/Budget Items: |
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a. |
ITEM 120-1009-R0703 Certificate of Completion, Student Recreation Center, Series F 1999 Facilities Improvement
and Refunding Revenue Bonds; The University of Montana-Missoula |
| b. | ITEM 120-1012-R0703 - Proposal to Lease a Small Portion of Property at the Dornblaser Field Location to the Missoula-Ravalli County Transportation Authority; The University of Montana-Missoula Lease Attachment |
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Labor Agreements/Other: |
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a. |
ITEM 120-103-R0703 Approval of Tentative Agreement with the University Faculty Association; The University of Montana-Missoula Agreement Memo |
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b. |
ITEM 120-105-R0703 Confirmation of Governor Martz appointments to Local Executive Boards; Montana University System |
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c. |
ITEM 120-106-R0703 Montana Rural Physicians Incentive Program; Montana University System |
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V. |
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a. |
Level I Memo (Informational Item) |
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b. |
Report on Workforce Development Projects FY02-05 Dr. Scott |
| c. | ITEM 119-104-R0503 Math Proficiency Admissions Standards (Action Item) Dr. Scott Attachment |
| d. | ITEM 119-1007-R0503 - Approval of Proposal to Rename the School of Forestry to the College of Forestry
and Conservation and to Reorganize it into Three Departments: (1) Department of Ecosystem
and Conservation Sciences, (2) Department of Forest Management, and (3) Department
of Society and Conservation; The University of Montana-Missoula Summary Proposal |
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e. |
ITEM 119-1010-R0503 - Approval of Proposal to Reinstitute the PhD degree in History; The University of
Montana-Missoula Summary Proposal Budget |
| f. | ITEM 119-2010-R0503 - Establish a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in History; Montana State University-Bozeman
Summary Attachments |
| g. | ITEM 119-1903-R0503 - Approval of Proposal to Establish an Associate of Arts Degree; The University of
Montana-Helena College of Technology Summary Proposal Budget Attachment |
| h. | ITEM 118-2004-R0103 - Approval to Create a Joint Masters Degree in Public Administration; Montana State
University-Bozeman and Montana State University-Billings (Held over from the May 29-30,
2003 meeting) Summary Letter |
| i. | ITEM 119-2011-R0503 - Authorization to Establish the Gary K. Bracken Center for Excellence in Undergraduate
Business Education; Montana State University-Bozeman (Held over from the May 29-30,
2003 meeting) Summary Attachment |
| j. | ITEM 120-102-R0703 - Annual Diversity Report Dr. Scott |
| k. | Credit by Exam Update Report Dr. Scott |
| l. | Follow up on nursing situation at MSU- Northern Joyce Scott / Roger Barber / Alex
Capdeville |
| m. | MUS Library Task Force Update Report - Dr. Scott |
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| a. | Report on Access at 150% of resident tuition in programs with excess capacity to Non-residents and
Canadians from the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to students
meeting the scholarship requirements; Montana Tech of The University of Montana |
| b. | ITEM 120-2005-R0703 Authorization to Offer Online Courses to Non-resident Students at no less than 125%
of Resident Tuition; Montana State University (Discussion Item) REPLACES i. ITEM 119-2703-R0503 Authorization to Offer Access at In-State Tuition Rates to
Online Courses with Excess Capacity to Non-resident Students; Montana State University-Billings
(Held over from the May 29-30, 2003 meeting) Recommendation of Tuition Committee |
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c. |
ITEM 119-2013-R0503 Authorization to Allow a Provisional Exception to BoR Policy 802.3; Montana State
University-Bozeman AMENDED (Held over from the May 29-30, 2003 meeting) |
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d. |
ITEM 120-2001-R0703 Authorization to Proceed, Series G 2003 Facilities Revenue Refunding Bond Issue;
Montana State University Bond Resolution |
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e. |
ITEM 120-2002-R0703 Authorization to Establish the Center for Bio-Inspired NanoMaterials (CBIN); Montana
State University-Bozeman |
| f. | ITEM 120-2003-R0703 Authorization to Expend Equipment Fees; Montana State University-Bozeman |
| g. | ITEM 120-2701-R0703 Authorization to Expend Student Equipment Fees; Montana State University-Billings |
| h. | ITEM 120-2004-R0703 Authorization to Expend Computer Fees; Montana State University-Bozeman |
| i. | ITEM 120-2006-R0703 Approval of Nielsen Station Index Service Agreement for Montana PBS; Montana State University-Bozeman Attachment |
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VII. |
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a. |
Decision on Interim Commissioner for period of August 1, 2003 to September 1, 2003 |
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2:15 5:00 p.m. |
TIME CERTAIN |
| b. | Creating Montana's Economic Road Map for the Future- a discussion of creating an agreed upon economic model. (Panel Discussion) Regent Mercer (Panel members will sit at table with the MUS CEOs) |
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c. |
ITEM 120-104-R0703 - Establishment of Montana Resident Student Tuition Relief Funds and Designation
of Revenue Directed by State Government to Higher Education as a Result of Section
601 of the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 for Purposes of Resident
Student Tuition Relief (Action Item) Regent Mercer |
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d. |
Strategic Planning Process; Board and Management Determination of Priorities (Action Item) Regent Semmens |
| e. | Letter to the Congressional Delegation seeking to formalize a meeting (Action Item) Regent
Mercer |
| f. | Budget Committee Update Report Regent Semmens |
| g. | Tuition Committee Update Report Regent Hamilton |
| h. |
Proposal by ASUM President Flint (Action Item) Student Regent Hur 320 seats in Section 115 of the Washington Grizzly Stadium will be reserved for UM students. In addition, 316 more seats will be made available to students first at the guest pass ticket rate. If by the Wednesday prior to game day students have not purchased the reserved tickets then those student-reserved tickets may be sold on the open market. |
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12:00 to 12:50 p.m. |
TIME CERTAIN BOARD OF REGENTS' LUNCH with Student Representatives LRC A-B-C-D (Learning Resource Center) |
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12:00 to 1:00 p.m. |
Other meeting participants - Sandwich Buffet - Cafeteria - SCA (Student Center & Administration Bldg. |
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1:00 1:50 p.m. |
Regents meet with Faculty Representatives LRC A-B-C-D (Learning Resource Center) |
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2:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
TIME CERTAIN Full BOARD RECONVENES LRC A-B-C-D (Learning Resource Center)
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2:00 to 2:15 |
Bob Nystuen Senior Vice-President, Glacier Bank, and Hank Ricklefs, General Manager, Northwest Lumber (Plum Creek) will present the topic of Business and Education Council |
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2:00 to 5:00 |
Discussion of a Montana Model for Economic Development |
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5:00 p.m. |
BOARD RECESSES |
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5:30 p.m. |
Picnic Conrad Mansion (See attached map) (casual dress please) |
FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2003
|
7:15 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast for all meeting attendees LRC A-B-C-D (Learning Resource Center) |
| 7:30 a.m. | Regents breakfast with local civic and business leaders Cafeteria (Eagle s Nest) SCA (Student Center & Administration Building) |
| 8:30 a.m. | FULL BOARD RECONVENES LRC A-B-C-D (Learning Resource Center) |
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VIII. |
STUDENT REPORTS (TIME CERTAIN30 MINUTES) |
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IX. |
CONTINUATION OF UNFINISHED ITEMS Note: Items not completed by the end of the meeting will be carried over to the next regularly scheduled meeting. |
| 10:20 a.m. | TIME CERTAIN - TEN MINUTE BREAK |
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10:30 a.m. |
TIME CERTAIN |
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X. |
DISCUSSION WITH CAMPUS CEOs/COMMISSIONER Please See Attached Reports |
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XI. |
PRESENTATIONS |
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XII. |
EXECUTIVE SESSION (If needed) - SCA 140 (Student Center/Administration) |
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12:00 noon |
BOARD ADJOURNS |
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)