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Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Academic Senate Minutes
The Academic Senate discussed several key initiatives, including the election of a new Chair Elect, reports from various university officers regarding academic affairs, finance, and student success, and the status of various academic programs. Actions included the approval of several program deletions and committee reports. Further discussions centered on the OCHE Annual Review Process for academic programs, upcoming reviews for BAS and BSLS degrees, catalog cleanup for inactive courses, policies regarding new graduate courses, and the formation of a Dual Enrollment Subcommittee. Additionally, the senate reviewed policies related to AP score equivalencies for college credit.
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The meeting included discussions on professional development changes, OCHE annual program reviews, budget stabilization strategies, accreditation updates, and the U.S. Department of Education National Call to Action. Additionally, the senate reviewed the BAS/BSLS program, conducted catalog clean-up and course reviews, and discussed graduate course offerings for credentialing Dual Enrollment educators.
Apr 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Academic Senate Minutes
The meeting included the election of officers for the 2026-2027 term, including a Secretary and three Vice Chairs. Reports were presented regarding various institutional initiatives, including Dual credit Postsecondary Faculty Licensure and updates on Montana University System program review metrics. Discussions covered student fee change request processes, the transition to a service-fee credit card processing model for tuition payments, and campus facilities projects such as HVAC upgrades, water main repairs, and campus construction efforts. Additionally, there were updates from Student Access and Success regarding financial aid notifications, the new texting platform guidelines, and various professional development opportunities.
Mar 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Montana State University Billings Academic Senate Academic Senate Minutes
The Academic Senate discussed various administrative and finance updates, including Board of Regents approvals for campus projects, tuition fee adjustments, infrastructure improvements, and the ongoing search for a Chief Information Officer. Student success reports highlighted positive results from a disability services survey, upcoming awards, emergency system testing, and various student engagement events. The body approved three graduate catalog policy changes concerning course load limits, graduate transfer credits, and the application of undergraduate credits toward graduate degrees. Additionally, the committee reviewed updates on course scheduling and upcoming collaborations for university-wide process redesigns.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
