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Faculty Senate Meeting

Leon Johnson Hall 346

Oct. 14, 2026

3:15pm-4:30pm

Webex:

https://montana.webex.com/montana/j.php?MTID=m5b868dc0da7ddfff81607650c3446c61

 

I.        Call to Order  

II.       Approval of FS Minutes from Sept. 30, 2026 

III.      Approval of Consent Agenda 

Please review second-reading courses and programs in particular prior to the meeting. Individual courses or programs may be removed from the consent agenda by any Senator’s request, to be considered individually. All items remaining on the agenda will be approved when the consent agenda is approved.  

a.       New Undergraduate Courses-Second Read

i.        FILM 416 : Analog Process Workshop: 16mm Film

ii.       FILM 451 : Writing for Serialized Drama

iii.      SOCI 302 : Criminology in Practice: Careers, Ethics, and Professional Leadership

b.       New Undergraduate Courses-First Read

i.        BREW 201 : Introduction to Malting and Brewing

ii.       COLS 102 : Learning Strategies for STEM Algebra Prep

iii.      COLS 105 : Learning Strategies for Contemporary Mathematics

iv.      COLS 121 : Learning Strategies for College Algebra

v.       EFIN 300 : Introduction to Engineering & Economic Financial Management

vi.      HDFS 438 : Family Financial Planning Across the Family Lifespan

vii.      M 102 : STEM Algebra Prep

c.       Undergraduate Course Changes-First Read

i.        ARCH 322IA : World Architecture I

1.      Changes to learning outcomes

ii.       EIND 101 : Introduction to Industrial & Management Systems Engineering

1.       Changes to learning outcomes

iii.      ENSC 445 : Watershed Analysis

1.      Changes to learning outcomes

iv.      HTR 345 : Revenue Management

1.       Changes to learning outcomes

v.       PHOT 361 : Outdoor Studio

1.       Title change from Teton Digital

2.       Changes to learning outcomes

vi.      PHSX 220 : Physics I with Calculus

1.       Changes to learning outcomes

vii.      PHSX 222 : Physics II with Calculus

1.       Changes to learning outcomes

viii.    PHSX 224 : Physics III

1.       Changes to learning outcomes

ix.       PHSX 240 : Honors Gen & Mod Phys I

1.       Changes to learning outcomes

x.       PHSX 242 : Honors Gen & Mod Phys II

1.       Changes to learning outcomes

xi.       PHSX 343 : Modern Physics

1.       Changes to learning outcomes

xii.     PHSX 451 : Elementary Particle Physics

1.       Changes to learning outcomes

xiii.    SFBS 298 : Internship

1.      Credit change from 2 to 1-12

2.      Addition of learning outcomes

xiv.   WLDG 205 : Applied Metallurgy

1.      Credit change from 2 to 3

2.      New learning outcomes

d.      Undergraduate Course Reactivation-Second Read

i.       HORT 338 : Fruit Production

e.      Undergraduate Course Inactivations-First Read

i.      Removing courses that were proposed as part of a library certificate program in Informatics that the library is not currently offering.

1.       LSCI 111 : Informatics: The Human Side of Information

2.       LSCI 151 : Algorithmic Awareness: Media Literacy in the Age of Algorithms

3.       LSCI 235 : Service Design: A Human-Centered Framework for Empathy and Innovation

4.       LSCI 316 : Bus Info Research Skills

5.       LSCI 321 : Metaliteracy: Critical thinking and collaboration in a digital age

6.       LSCI 342 : Data Curation for a Data-Driven World

7.       LSCI 410 : Data Modeling and Databases for Cultural Heritage and Non-Profits

f.        Undergraduate Program Changes-Second Read

i.        ARTH-BFA : Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art History

1.      Changed from Bachelor of Arts in Art History

g.      New Graduate Courses-First Read

i.       ARNR 511 : Data Science for Natural Resources

ii.      HDFS 539 : Family Financial Counseling and Coaching

h.      Graduate Course Changes-Second Read

i.       MSSE 506 : Crime Scene Investigators: Forensic Science for Teachers

1.      Changes to learning outcomes

i.       Graduate Course Changes-First Read

i.       COUN 530 : Mental Health Treatment

1.      Tite change from Mind-Body Well-Being Self-Care

2.      Changes to learning outcomes

ii.      COUN 568 : Mental Health Systems

1.      Title change from Mental Health Methods

2.      Changes to learning outcomes

3.      Change in mode of delivery

IV.     FYI Items

a.      Thurs. Oct. 15, 3-5 p.m., Leigh Lounge - Fall Faculty Tea, hosted by the Provost – RSVP

b.      Weds. Oct. 21, 3:15, LJH 346 - Faculty Discussion Session hosted by Faculty Senate: Annual Review policy

c.       Mon-Tues Oct. 19-20 MUS Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit -                                                                              https://www.montana.edu/calendar/events/58663 

d.      Thurs Oct. 22. Dyslexia & Innovation Symposium - https://www.montana.edu/dxi/ 

e.      Nov. 3 Provost’s Distinguished Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Reynolds Hall – Dr. Jason Bolte, Director, School of           Music 

f.       Other announcements?

V.       Information Updates

a.      Seeking committee representatives—please contact Doug with your interest in serving:

i.      Two faculty to serve on an “Academic Data & Reporting Roadmap Task Force,” which will advise Data & Analytics on what dashboards and reporting the university should focus on maintaining

ii.      Still tracking down faculty for Core and CFAC

b.      Montana Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) – Pat Secor and council members

c.       Learning Differences visit – Carina Beck

d.      Data Governance Policy – Luke Schalewski, MSU Chief Data Officer. Policy draft to be circulated prior to            meeting.

VI.       Guidelines for Review of Center Proposals – Second Reading. Attached track-change draft is modified based             on Senate commentary at first reading.

VII.     Council and Committee Reports

a.       Graduate Council

b.       University Council

c.       Academic Council

d.       Research Council

e.       Provost search committee

f.        Other reports? 

VIII.    Senators’ Open Conversation  

IX.       Public Comment  

X.        Adjourn