Meeting, December 6, 2012
Law, Room 201
Members
Present:
L. Ametsbichler, D. Beck, A. Borgmann, B. Borrie, M. Bowman, J.
Carter, J. Cavanaugh, T. Crawford, J. Crepeau, W. Davies, H. Eggert,
J. Eglin, R. Fanning, C. Galipeau, J. Gannon, J. Glendening, S.
Gordon, N. Greymorning J. Hirstein, M. Horejsi, M. Kavanaugh, B.
Layton, D. MacDonald, M. Mayer, N. McCrady, M. McHugh, C.
Merriman, S. Mills, J. Montauban, P. Muench, H. Naughton, M.
Neilson, C. Palmer, E. Putnam, M. Raymond, J. Renz, E. Rosenburg,
M. Rosulek, J. Sears, D. Shively, D. Sloan, G. Smith, A. Sondag, D.
Spencer, M. Stark, A. Szalda-Petree, S. Tillerman, N. Vonessen, A.
Ware, K. Zoellner
Members
Excused
A. Delaney, D. Jackson, L. Gillison, A. Glaspey, L. Gray, S. Lodmell,
M. Monsos
Members
Absent
B. Allen, W. Chung, C. Hahn, K. Harris, W. Holben, D. Hollist, J.
Laskin, J. Munro, E. Plant, R. Premuroso, P. Silverman, K. Wu,
Ex-Officio
Present:
President Engstrom, Provost Brown, Registrar Johnson, ASUM
President Brown
Chair Renz called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m. Registrar Johnson called role.
The minutes from 10/11/12 were approved. The normal agenda order was altered to
accommodate the President’s schedule.
Communication:
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Provost Brown
The first phase of the Prerequisite Project is almost complete. The initial pilot
courses are ready for full implementation and work is under way on the next set of
courses.
As a follow-up to the Comprehensive Mission of the Missoula College memo, there
was an Open Forum and a discussion hosted by UFA. There are several ideas /
concerns that need to be addressed. One issue is in regard to the teaching of
mathematics. A meeting has been scheduled with mathematics educators to work
toward a resolution. This type of disciplinary meeting is hoped to further flesh out the
protocol for how to create new courses or programs that meet the needs of both
campuses. The other issues will likely be reviewed and clarified by a faculty task
force. The Provost has initiated discussions with the UFA and the Faculty Senate.
He still needs to talk with Missoula College’s Union leadership. It is clear that faculty
from both campuses need to work through the concerns and develop guidelines. A
specific charge for the task force will be drafted and circulated for agreement among
the various faculty governance groups.
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Chairs Report
Board of Regents’ meeting
Through efforts by student and faculty governance groups, faculty compensation has
been moved to the top of the Board’s priority list. The Senate leadership is
engaging more with its counterparts at the other campuses. The Montana University
System Faculty Association Representatives (MUSFAR) is discussing issues such
as granting inter-campus degrees, pay plan inadequacies, the problem with TIAACREF contributions, International Baccalaureate credit, and the need for common
standards for granting AP credit. Faculty vacancies are also an issue on the other
campuses. A third of MSU’s faculty lines are vacant in Mathematics. The
conversations will continue.
The issue of crosslisting and interdisciplinary programs was discussed with the
Regents and the Commissioner. The Commissioner indicated he will have his staff
look into a solution. It is likely that interdisciplinary programs will be allowed to have
their own rubrics.
Legislative considerations
Chair Renz and President Engstrom spoke to Jim Shockley, a former Republican
member of the Montana State Senate. Shockley suggests that because there is a
Republican majority of 67 to 33 in the House of Representatives, and 27 to 23 in the
Senate, the usual arguments for funding won’t work. The most persuasive argument
is to apply efficiency savings to salaries.
The legislature will be a tough forum and we need to carefully consider our
arguments. We need to point out that vacancies must be filled in order to graduate
students.
Accessibility Task Force
Chair Renz asked for faculty volunteers to serve on the Task Force that will be
reviewing the accessibility of UM’s Technology. Senator Bowman agreed to serve.
Committee Reports
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ASCRC Chair Borrie
The curriculum consent agenda was approved after clarification regarding a few level
one proposals at the Missoula College. Senator Layton explained the rationale for
the Energy Technology Certificate and the list of courses were displayed.
General Education
In addition to the new or removed general education designations included in the
curriculum consent agenda, the General Education Committee conducted a rolling
review of Expressive Arts, Social Science, and Ethics. The consent document was
amended from the floor. Although CHEM 302 is listed for removal, the Committee
agreed to review the form early spring semester because the faculty member is
currently out of the country. The review document was approved as amended.
Courses approved for one-time-only general education status were presented as
information. Most of these courses are freshman seminars for the Global Leadership
Initiative.
The next general education groups to be reviewed are Mathematics, Historical and
Cultural Studies, and Natural Science. Forms must be submitted by February 22nd.
Writing
The Writing Committee also conducted a rolling review of a quarter of the writing
courses (WRIT and LIT). The review document was approved.
The Writing Committee is investigating different labels for the required courses due
to confusion with the current approved writing course and upper-division writing
requirement designations.
Procedure 202.50.5, Writing Course Transfer Equivalency Appeal Guidelines was
approved.
Prerequisite enforcing
A technical guide is now available to help departments determine whether a
prerequisite can be enforced through Banner. Course restrictions in the schedule
previously available through requests to the Registrar’s Office, must now be in the
catalog. Due to this change, ASCRC has agreed to review prerequisite changes
again this spring. Forms must be submitted January 28th.
Chair Borrie thanked the members of the curriculum committees for their diligence
and attentiveness during curriculum review this semester. Chair Renz also thanked
the Senate Committee Chairs and members.
Communications Continued
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President Engstrom
As the Legislative process unfolds, the University has three opportunities to make
presentations. One of those opportunities is before the Legislative Subcommittee on
Appropriations. The budget is first presented to the Education Subcommittee on
Appropriations and then later to the full Appropriations Subcommittee. There is also
a separate presentation made specifically for salaries. The third opportunity is for
long range building plans.
As it stands, the outgoing Governor’s budget increases the Montana University
System budget by approximately $34 million dollars. It covers present-lawadjustments but places a freeze on tuition. The proposed budget includes a 5%/ 5%
salary increase over the two-year biennium and $47 million for the Missoula College
building.
In each of the presentations, the University has the opportunity to get the legislature
excited about education. Past presentations were done campus by campus.
Tentatively it has been agreed to use to make the presentations as a system using a
theme approach with relevant examples from all the campuses. This approach
should speak to the impact that the University system has on the economy and
quality of life in Montana. For instance, one theme might be Health Care, which may
include an appearance from faculty members from the College of Health Professions
and Biomedical Sciences, the Missoula College of Nursing, or Montana Tech’s
Medical Records Program. The idea is to make an impression by describing all the
University activities related to the theme. It is important to provide examples of
quality of life issues in addition to employment opportunities.
The presentations will also be designed to bring stakeholders in front of the
Legislators. Using the above example, the CEO of St Patrick’s hospital may make a
presentation that describes the positive impact the University’s programs are having
on the hospital and its patients. Each of the themes should address the three
components of the University’s mission – Education, Research and Service. The
theme approach will also be used for the information booths during Rotunda Days.
President Engstrom asked for input with regard to possible themes important to
policy makers and Montana citizens that demonstrate the University’s contribution to
the vibrancy of Montana.
Responses:
We should emphasize the importance of a liberal education as an essential tool for
the workforce that will likely change jobs/careers several times. Possible presenters
may include employers who have hired or who are hiring generally educated
graduates (perhaps with a communications degree) with problem solving skills.
A large percentage of the state’s budget is allocated for human services. The
University works very closely with many of these state agencies (Child and Family
Services for example).
One theme may be products and services generated from research. The Technology
Transfer Office can help with this.
When students graduate with a loan debt the money that they earn goes to pay the
loan and doesn’t stay in the community. So it is a disinvestment in our communities
for students to get loans to go to the university. Business Leaders in the smaller
communities could talk about the value of graduates returning to their communities
not to have loan debt.
Sustainability of resources could be a theme. Examples of issues when conservation
is beneficial to the ranching community and economic development could be given.
It might be helpful to look at the themes holistically and point out the interrelationships. Consider the problem of diabetes, for example. Making an investment
in higher education now will result in a healthier society. Education should be
considered an investment not an expenditure. Future costs are reduced by
investment now.
Teacher Education, Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Social Work,
Psychology, Pharmacy Practice are all programs that educate students to provide
services to Montanans.
Another reason to reduce the cost of education for Montanan students is so that they
can afford to take a job in Montana. Students with high loan debt are forced to go
out of state for jobs with higher salaries.
Job Service could speak about the importance of Missoula College programs to
provide skilled workers for Montana Companies.
It could be useful to look at the functions of the state agencies and how the Montana
University System supports them through education, research and service.
Other suggestions included highlighting veteran services and the importance of the
arts.
If we want to get the message to the legislators we must consider how they view the
issues. The message has to be one that they can relate to.
The President asks senators to give this some serious thought and send him ideas
and recommendations for effective spokespersons.
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ASUM President Zack Brown
The Smart Building Initiative PowerPoint was presented to the Board of Regents by
UM’s and MSU’s student leadership. Students value efficient energy use by their
campuses. Energy efficiency is a huge portion of the climate action plan. It’s not
controversial and it saves money. The idea with the smart building initiative is to
increase and bring all the efforts together. It was endorsed last spring as an official
system initiative and has broad support. Students met with campus leaders, facilities
services, and the governor.
The first step is infrastructure. This includes metering equipment in all the buildings
and an engineer to determine where the campus is using energy. The second step
involves metrics and goals. All new buildings are planned for LEED certification. We
are also investigating how to make existing buildings more efficient. In 2009 a law
was enacted that mandated the adoption of high-performance building standards.
This has yet to be implemented. This has incited discussion. Students may bring
related Bills to the Legislature.
The implementation of conservation projects is the third step. It includes two
categories (1) engineering projects and (2) behavior change and building
management. The Energy Technology Program at the Missoula College provides an
opportunity for the students to do internships related to the smart building initiative.
A good example is the utilities funding model at Iowa State University. It provides
incentive for administrators, deans, faculty and staff to change their behavior and
reduce energy consumption. The sector heads are given a yearly energy allowance.
If the cost is less than the allowance, the difference stays in the budget to be used at
the discretion of the sector head.
We have to come up with a way to get faculty, staff and students to engage in the
process. It is hoped that faculty sponsors will include conservation or affecting
human behavior as part of their curriculum. Please consider the idea of how to
achieve behavior change and how it might be incorporated into your or your
colleague’s classes.
The fourth step is reinvesting the savings. The current utilities funding model is a
disincentive to reduce energy costs. For example, if this year’s budget is $100 but
only $80 is spent, next year’s budget is only $80. A new accounting mechanism has
been drafted and approved with collaboration from Administration and Finance so
that the savings can be invested in future energy projects.
Questions:
Facilities Services currently has the ability to conduct energy audits of buildings.
The University has approximately half (enough for 20-25 buildings) of the energy
monitoring equipment needed. The estimate to put monitoring equipment in all the
buildings is about $300-400,000. However, funding is needed for installation.
Facilities Services now has approval to hire an engineer specifically to work on
energy efficiency. So progress is being made.
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Graduate Council Consent Agenda
The curriculum consent agenda was approved.
New Business
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ECOS proposed a revision to Academic Policy 103, Establishment and Periodic
Review of Academic Institutes, Bureaus, Centers, Stations, Labs, and Other Similar
Entities. The revised language clarifies the flow and eliminates duplication of efforts
by faculty. The revision was approved.
Good and Welfare
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Missoula College welding students won the gold award in the annual national
competition.
The Law School is sending a team of students to national competition as well.
The Ethics Bowl Team was a semi-finalist in a regional contest.
The Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate adjourned to happy hour at Fin and
Porter’s. Senators were welcomed to join the group.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:39 pm.