University Council Minutes
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Inspiration Hall
Printable Minutes
Members:
Waded Cruzado, Eric Austin, Sreekala Bajwa, Camie Bechtold, Janelle Booth, Matt Caires,
Leon Costello, Chris Dobbs, Ariel Donohue, Tracy Ellig, Stephanie Erdmann, Chris Fastnow,
Beverly Garrison, Stephanie Gray, Jeannette Grey-Gilbert, Brett Gunnink, Alison Harmon,
Robert Hawks, Jeff Heys, Stefani Hicswa, John How, Yves Idzerda, Chris Kearns, Greg
Kegel, Ryan Knutson, Chere LeClair, Terry Leist, Dan Miller, Bob Mokwa, Chris Murray,
Doralyn Rossmann, Tricia Seifert, Kim Obbink, Lucas Oelkers, Craig Ogilvie, Kellie
Peterson, Sarah Shannon, Royce Smith, Cody Stone, Amber Vestal, Kristof Zaba
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- Call to Order
President Waded Cruzado - Approval of Minutes from September 7, 2022
Minutes moved to approve by Chris Fastnow; seconded by Ryan Knutson, and the minutes were approved unanimously. - University Wide Information/Announcements
President Cruzado shared last weekend we had the most successful parent-family weekend. Career Fair is happening now, and it is Homecoming week. The Student Memorial Ribbon Cutting takes place today, an initiative led by ASMSU. It is an exciting time on campus. - Public Comment
There was no public comment offered. - Old Items
A. International Travel Policy Revision
Kristof Zaba, Dean, Office of International ProgramsDr. Zaba shared minor feedback and comments were offered and implemented. This process really benefits our campus community. The policy was approved unanimously.
B. Real Estate & Leasing Policy Revision
Aurora Dreyer, Real Estate Manager, Campus Planning, Design & ConstructionAurora thanked University Council for their support of this revision and the policy was approved unanimously.
- New Items
A. Research misconduct Section 800 Policy Revision
Kirk Lubick, Director of Research Compliance; Camie Bechtold, Chief Compliance Officer
Kirk and Camie briefed team on the proposed revisions to the research misconduct section 800. Revisions are meant to clarify who is responsible for sanctioning students and employees for research misconduct. Please provide feedback in the next 30 days.
B. Workplace Expectations and Conduct: Reasonable Accomodations for Employees & Appplicants with Disabilities Policy Revision
Jennifer Glad, Associate Legal CounselJennifer shared proposed revisions to the workplace expectations and conduct policy regarding reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities addresses the appeal process for when an employee or applicant with disabilities disagrees with the accommodation process or a decision regarding disability accommodations.
- Informational Items
A. 2022 Dyslexia & Innovation Symposium
Sarah Pennington, Co-Chair,Dyslexia & Innovation Symposium with nationally renowned keynote speakers, group panel discussions and workshop sessions.
Dr. Pennington shared on Oct. 27-28 MSU will host a virtual DXI Symposium of Changemakers. Everyone is welcome to register and attend.
B. Expeditions MSU 2022 Program
Amber Long, Associate Vice President for Student Wellness; Dan Sandberg, Assistant Director, Outdoor Recreation; Callie Lajza, Coordinator of Expeditions, First Year Experience, Outdoor Recreation
Wonderful presentation on outreach opportunities for students to connect with nature and form human to human connections. This program is increasing retention efforts amongst our students. Many thoughtful inquiries how colleges can connect with their programming going forward.
C. Choosing Promise: Goal 1.1, Student Access & Success
Chris Fastnow, Director, Office of Planning and AnalysisChris presented an update on Goal 1.1. of MSU’s strategic plan, “Choosing Promise.” The goal is to broaden access for underrepresented populations and increase academic success for all students through excellence in undergraduate education. Metrics and more details can be found here: https://www.montana.edu/strategicplan/transformationallearning.html.
- Public Comment
There was no public comment offered. - Updates
Provost Mokwa shared MSU is hosting a very successful Career Fair in the SUB this week.
NOTE: The next University Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5, 2022, from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.