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Faculty Senate Meeting 

Harrison Hall 123

February 4, 2026

3:15pm-4:30pm

Webex:

https://montana.webex.com/montana/j.php?MTID=m96115f9419f46e4dd4909dd770a0a4b5

 

I.       Call to Order 

II.      Approval of FS Minutes from January 21, 2026

III.     FYI Items 

1.      994-Journeys, Catherine Kirkland, 4:00PM, SUB, 2/9/26

2.      Founder’s Day Faculty Awards Ceremony, 8:30AM, NAH, 2/17/26

3.      Provost’s Distinguished Lecture, Yves Idzerda, 7:00PM, MoR, 2/17/26

4.      Link to surveys on Chrome River and SmartBuy

 https://montana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6rlnws11wT20kqW 

IV.      Undergraduate Courses and Programs

1.      New Courses-First Read

a.      ACTG 493 : Study Abroad

b.      EQUS 219 : Foaling Management

2.      Course Changes-Second Read

a.      M 090 : Introductory Algebra

i.        Credit change from 4 to 3

b.      MSSE 509 : Implementing Action Research in Science Education

i.        New learning outcomes

c.       MSSE 575 : Capstone Paper and Symposium in Science Education

i.        New learning outcomes

3.      Course Changes-First Read

a.      AHMA 209 : Patient Care Across the Lifespan: Aging, Disability, and Home Health

i.        Title change from Geriatric Care

b.      CHTH 443 : Program Planning and Evaluation for Community Health

i.        Title change from Program Evaluation for Community Health

ii.       Changes to learning outcomes

c.       COA 395 : Practicum: Coaching Application

i.        Credit change from 1-2 to 1-3

d.      COA 405 : Advanced Concepts in Coaching

i.        Changes to learning outcomes

e.      PHSX 499R : Senior Capstone Seminar

i.        Changes to learning outcomes

V.       Graduate Courses and Programs

1.      New Courses-Second Read

a.      ACTG 593 : Graduate Study Abroad

b.      EM 555 : Granular Mechanics

2.      Course Changes-Second Read

a.      ARCH 560 : Masters Studio Project

i.        Credit change from 4 to 6

b.      BIOH 586 : AP Biology Principles for Teachers

i.        Title change from AP Biology for Teachers

c.       FILM 510 : Fundamentals of Filmmaking

i.        Credit change from 3 to 4

d.      Rubric change from HDCO to COUN

i.        COUN 502 : Counseling Ethics and Professional Orientation

ii.       COUN 503 : Professional Issues in Counseling

iii.      COUN 508 : Counseling Theories I

iv.      COUN 510 : Counseling Theories II

v.       COUN 521 : Counseling Skills Lab

vi.      COUN 522 : Group Counseling

vii.     COUN 541 : Introduction to Mental Health

viii.    COUN 542 : Communication and Helping Skills

ix.      COUN 563 : Multicultural Awareness

x.       COUN 565 : Couples Counseling

xi.      COUN 569 : Advanced Family Counseling

xii.     COUN 571 : Prof Counsel Practicum

xiii.    COUN 589 : Graduate Consultation

xiv.    COUN 598 : Internship

3.      Course Changes-First Read

a.      NUTR 528 : Advanced Food Systems Management in Dietetics

i.       Credit change from 3 to 2

ii.      Changes to learning outcomes

4.      Course Inactivations-Second Read

a.      AGBE 589 : Graduate Consultation

i.       Course no longer offered

VI.     Information Updates 

1.      Possible visit by President Tessman

2.      Second Read:  Proposal for Board of Regents: “MSU Interdisciplinary Institute on Artificial Intelligence (IIAI),” Doralyn Rossman, Will Thomas, et al.

3.      Second Read:  Proposal for Board of Regents:  JJCBE organization into departments

4.      Presentation on “Student Field Trip Policies,” Justin Arndt, Matt Caires

5.      Council Updates (University Council, Grad Council, Research Council, ...)

6.      Policy revision process reminders

VII.    Senators’ Open Conversation

VIII.   Public Comment

IX.      Adjourn