University Council Minutes
UniversityCouncil Minutes
October 7, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | SUB, Alumni Legacy Lounge
Members:
President Brock Tessman, Dean Adams, Fran Albrecht, Justin Arndt, Richard Badenhausen, Sreekala Bajwa, Mike Becker, Jennifer Brown, Beth Burroughs, Matt Caires, Leon Costello, Doug Downs, Christine Foreman, Leanne Frost, Stephanie Gray, Jeannette Grey Gilbert, Brian Gillespie, Alison Harmon, Stefani Hicswa, Emma Hoegh, John How, Ryan Knutson, Chere LeClair, Terry Leist, Matthew Lovern, Sally Mudiamu, Kim Obbink, Kellie Peterson, Doralyn Rossmann, Tricia Seifert, Sarah Shannon, Cody Stone, Steve Swinford, Will Thomas, James Tobin, Brad White, Scott Williams, Ben Wilson
Members Absent: President Brock Tessman, Dean Adams, Sreekala Bajwa, Jennifer Brown, Leon Costello, Leanne Frost, Jeannette Grey Gilbert, Chere LeClair, Sally Mudiamu, Sarah Shannon, James Tobin, Scott Williams, Ben Wilson
Provost Beth Burroughs presided over the meeting.
I. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 8:30am
II. Approval of Minutes for September 2, 2026
Motion to approve by John How
Second by Fran Albrecht
Unanimous Approval
III. University Wide Information/Announcements
Strategic Plan Project Board Update
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Search Update
IV. Public Comment (30 minutes)
Kristen Smith – Community Member/Neighbor – Fraternity Issue
Ryan Smith – Community Member/Neighbor – Fraternity Issue
V. Old Items
a. Student Accommodations and Appeal Policy
Wendy Guido, Director, Disability Services
Jennifer Glad, Associate Legal Counsel
Motion to approve made by Terry Leist
Second by John How
Unanimous Approval
b. Personal Care Attendant Policy
Wendy Guido, Director, Disability Services]
Jennifer Glad, Associate Legal Counsel
Motion to approve by Mike Becker
Second by Steve Swinford
Unanimous Approval
VI. New Items
University Sponsored Program for Children and Youth Policy
Justin Arndt, Chief Compliance Officer, University Compliance
VII. Informational Items
MSU Billings Presentation
Stefani Hicswa, Chancellor, MSU Billings
VIII. Updates
October 7th- CLS Distinguished Professor Lecture- Dr. Brian Bothner
Week of October 7th- National 4-H week
October 12th – MRJCON Kalispell
October 13th- MRJCON Missoula
Week of October 19th- Extension Annual Conference
Week of October 19th – Parent and Family Weekend
October 22nd- Dyslectic Symposium
Week of October 26th- Celebrate Ag Week
Week of October 26th - Case Conference
October 29th – Jessie Diggins speaking
October 31st – PSA will follow for safe celebrations
November 3rd- Provost Distinguished Lecturer- Dr. Jason Bolte
November 9th- Core Facilities and Institutes Day
JJCBE- Higher enrollment than any combination of MUS Business Colleges combined
October is Cyber Security Month
Cold Weather advisory for this weekend
Digital Accessibility committee has developed training and resources for all
Faculty senate – full agenda with digital accessibility, Q-Core Center approval, standing invite to contact Chair for information items
Enterprise- encourage employees to purchase additional insurance
IX. Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 9:34am