Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kimberly Obbink’s organization
Feb 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
University Council Minutes
The meeting included university-wide announcements regarding the start of the semester, accolades for the Library, upcoming Founders Day events, a Strategic Plan announcement urging participation, and information on upcoming calls for interest in the interim Provost position. Public comments addressed personal transportation devices and concerns presented by the group Students Against Genocide. Old items addressed included the approval of policies regarding Reporting Suspected Legal, Regulatory, or Policy Violations (OneMSU), Personal Transportation Device, and Emergency Management Policy. Informational updates were provided on Conflict of Interest and Public Participation Policies. Further updates covered MSU Billings' enrollment goals and faculty awards, MOR's Frog exhibit opening, Great Falls MSU's enrollment increases and a significant donation from the Berkshire Hathaway Foundation, research updates including the Centers and Institutes Day, and the Crawford Donation for graduate scholarships.
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The meeting included a moment to congratulate Bobcat Football on a National Championship and featured a public comment section. Under New Items, presentations were delivered regarding the Personal Transportation Device policy and the Emergency Management Policy. An informational session included a presentation from the Chancellor of MSU Northern. Updates covered a record number of military and veteran members on campus, recognition for work with the football team, the publishing of a new Policy Review Page by University Compliance, an upcoming Library Open House, a 20% increase in research expenditures, and the distribution of the MOR's newsletter snapshot.
Dec 3, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
University Council Minutes
The meeting addressed several policy items under Old Business, specifically achieving unanimous approval for an updated Student Safety Questionnaire Policy and a Revised Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Policy, which involved sunsetting three existing policies. Under New Items, there was a discussion regarding the Reporting Suspected Legal, Regulatory, or Policy Violations (OneMSU) process, including faculty involvement. Informational updates covered various campus news, such as recognition of a Rhoades Scholar, campus rankings for veterans, reaccreditation of Student Health Service, hiring of new staff, and planning for airport shuttles and the Strategic Plan.
Nov 5, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
University Council Agenda
The meeting included general announcements such as acknowledgments for specific team efforts and recent achievements, including a substantial grant received by Dean Erdmann and accreditation activity for MSU Billings. Key agenda items discussed were an update on the Research Misconduct Policy, which received unanimous approval. Discussions were held regarding the Student Safety Questionnaire Policy and the Revised Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Policy. An informational item involved a presentation from the Chancellor of MSU Billings. Updates included recognizing anniversaries and upcoming events.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
