Voting Members

  • Robert Mokwa (Provost): In Attendence
  • Alison Harmon (EHHD): In Attendence
  • Ilse-Mari Lee (Honors College): In Attendence
  • Kenning Arlitsch (Library): In Attendence
  • Kristof Zaba (International Programs): In Attendence
  • Jason Carter (VPREDGE): Absent
  • Sreekala Bajwa (COA): In Attendence
  • Stephanie Gray (GC): In Attendence
  • Dan Miller (JJCBE): In Attendence
  • Brett Gunnink (NACOE): In Attendence
  • Matthew Caires (VPSS Designee): Absent
  • Royce Smith (COAA): In Attendence
  • Craig Ogilvie (Graduate School): In Attendence
  • Yves Idzerda (CLS): Absent
  • Sarah Shannon (MRJCON): In Attendence
  • Bradford Watson (Faculty Senate): Absent

Other Members

  • Carina Beck (Vice Provost - AYCSS): Absent
  • Chris Dobbs (MOR): Absent
  • Martin Teintze (WWAMI): In Attendence
  • Durward Sobek (Vice Provost): In Attendence
  • Kim Obbink (ATO): Absent
  • Steve Swinford (Vice Provost): Absent
  • Ellie Jackson (ASMSU)

Other Participants In Attendence

  • Michael Brody (Faculty Senate)
  • Chris Fastnow (OPA)

Minutes: Friday, April 22, 2022

  1. Call to order
  2. Approval of Minutes from February 11, 2022: Royce Smith moved for approval, Ilse-Mari Lee seconded, approved.
  3. Academic Items:
    1. 2010-LI0422: Level I: Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Brett Gunnink/Craig Ogilvie: Royce Smith moved for approval, Sarah Shannon, seconded, approved. Move to PEC
    2. 2011-LI0422: Level I: Graduate Certificate of Teaching Science in STEM: Craig Ogilvie: More information has been requested, will return for further discussion.
    3. 2012-LI0422: Level I: Graduate Certificate in Applied Economic Analysis: Sreekala Bajwa/Craig Ogilvie: Brett Gunnink moved for approval, Ilse-Mari Lee seconded, approved. Move to PEC
    4. 2013-LI0422: Level I: Moratorium-Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems- Sustainable Livestock Production: Sreekala Bajwa: Royce Smith moved for approval, Alison Harmon seconded, approved. Move to PEC
    5. 2014-LI0422: Level II: Department name change from Military Aerospace Studies to Military Air and Space Studies: Ilse-Mari Lee moved for approval, Alison Harmon seconded, approved. Move to PEC.
  4. Policies for Discussion:
    1. Faculty Responsibilities: Brett Gunnink moved for approval, Dan Miller seconded, approved with one abstention.
    2. Sabbaticals: Brett Gunnink moved for approval, Royce Smith seconded, approved.
  5. Announcements:
    1. Jennifer Thomson has been elected Faculty Senate Chair-Elect for AY 22-23.
    2. There will be no Academic Council in May.
    3. COAA Deans Gallery will be hosting a visiting artist this evening. From 4:00-6:00 pm.
    4. Friday, April 29, 2022, at 4:00 pm, 3-minute thesis competition in Procrastinator Theater.
  6. Next Meeting: September; 9:30 am- 11:30 am; Montana Board Room, NAH

Downloadable PDF

Downloadable PDF of the Academic Council Minutes from April 22, 2022