Voting Members

  • Robert Mokwa (Provost): In attendence
  • Alison Harmon (EHHD): In attendence
  • Ilse-Mari Lee (Honors College): Absent
  • Kenning Arlitsch (Library): In attendence
  • Jason Carter (VPREDGE): Absent
  • Sreekala Bajwa (COA): In attendence
  • Stephanie Gray (GC): In Attendence
  • Mark Ranalli (JJCBE): In Attendence
  • Brett Gunnink (NACE): Absent
  • Matthew Caires (VPSS Designee): In attendence
  • Royce Smith (COAA): In attendence
  • Craig Ogilvie (Graduate School): In Attendence
  • Nicol Rae (CLS): In Attendence
  • Sarah Shannon (CON): In attendence
  • Eric Austin (Faculty Senate): Absent

Other Members

  • David Singel (Senior Vice Provost): Absent
  • Chris Dobbs (MOR): Absent
  • Martin Teintze (WWAMI): In Attendence
  • Tami Eitle (Vice Provost): Absent
  • Kim Obbink (Academic Technology): Absent
  • Deborah Haynes (Acting Vice President): In Attendence
  • Ambika Murali (ASMSU): In Attendence

Other Participants in Attendance

  • Jeff Heys (ChBE)
  • Ariel Donohue (Diversity/Inclusion)
  • David Weide (ARL)
  • Becca Belou (Planning/Analysis)
  • Alison Wynhoff-Olsen (English)

Minutes: Friday, November 15, 2019

  1. Call to order:
  2. Approval of Minutes from September 13, 2019: Royce Smith moved for approval, Sarah Shannon 
    seconded. Approved.
  3. Academic Items:
    1. Intent to Plan: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering – Jeff Heys: Mark Ranalli moved for 
      approval, Kenning Arlitsch seconded. Approved.
    2. Level I: Master of Arts in English, English Education Option – Allison Wynhoff-Olsen: Nic Rae
      moved for approval, Kenning Arlitsch seconded. Approved.
    3. Level II: Consolidate and merge the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience and the 
      Department of Microbiology and Immunology: Sreekala Bajwa moved for approval; Mark Ranalli 
      seconded. Approved.
  4. Topics for Discussion:
    1. Budget Model- Megan Lasso, Becca Belou (20 minutes)
    2. Campus Climate Survey- Ariel Donohue, Becca Belou (20 Minutes)
  5. Announcements:
    1. Overview of New Postsecondary Educational Program/Center/Institute Process- Provost Mokwa
  6. Next Meeting: December 6, 2019 (9:30-11:30 am, Montana Board Room, NACOE)

Downloadable PDF

Downloadable PDF of the Academic Council Minutes from November 15, 2019