University Council Minutes

Wednesday, February 6th, 2019

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

SUB 233

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• Call to Order
  President Waded Cruzado
  • President Cruzado called the meeting to order at 8:32 AM.
• Approval of Minutes for January 9th, 2019
  • President Cruzado called for an approval of the minutes. Michael Babcock moved to approve; Terry Leist seconded, and the minutes passed unanimously.
• University Wide Information/ Announcements
  • Sreekala Bajwa, MSU's new vice president for agriculture, started in January. Tracy Ellig has been busy at the Legislative Session. Hilleman Scholars testified to the Legislature.
• Public Comment
  • There was no public comment offered.
• Old Items
  • Proposed Amendments to Facility Use Manual
    Kellie Peterson, Legal Counsel
    • The proposed amendments to facility use manual have been posted for 30 days. Kellie recommended a motion to approve; President Cruzado called the amendments for a vote; they were approved unanimously.
  • Web Accessibility Policy
    Kellie Peterson, Legal Counsel
    • The goal of this policy is to make all web pages handicapped accessible. Kellie shared one amendment from the library regarding CMS. President Cruzado offered a motion to approve this policy with the one amendment. Chris Fastnow seconded; policy passed unanimously.
  • Mission & Core Themes
    Tami Eitle, Associate Provost
    • The mission & core themes have been posted for 30 days; President Cruzado called for a vote; mission & core themes were approved unanimously.
• Informational Items
  • Montana's 2020 Census Complete Count Committee
    Lt. Governor Mike Cooney
    • Lt. Governor Mike Cooney addressed the group about the Montana census in 2020. In addition, he introduced the Bozeman Complete Count Committee, which is a Committee involved with getting an accurate census. Helpful information about the Committee:
      • Established in April 2018
      • Creating Work Plan
      • Growing Committee and subcommittees
      • Choosing a mascot and slogan
      • Identifying community ambassadors
    • The census will be collected via phone, computer, and in person. It is of the utmost importance to have an accurate count in 2020, as this will determine a possible Congressional seat, as well as many other services for our State. If people want to get involved, contact Mary Craigle, mary.craigle@mt.gov, at the Department of Commerce or go to the census website at montana.gov.
  • Know Your MSU: Leadership Institute
    Dani Daley, Student, Leadership Institute
    Maddi Tandberg, Student, Leadership Institute
    • Dani Daley and Maddi introduced themselves by sharing how many credits they are taking at MSU; 17 and 22 respectively.
    • What part of your role at MSU gives you energy? President Cruzado answered that it's the students that give her energy each day.
    • In addition, the Leadership Institute ("LI") offers leadership developments programming. (for example: Scott Kelly lecture coming to campus in April).
    • The Institute also holds special events like "Women Leader and Learning", which highlighted three women leaders in our community: President Waded Cruzado, Mayor Cyndy Andrus, and City Manager Andrea Surratt.
    • They also hold leadership retreats for all students, encouraging diversity and perspective.
    • "Because of a love for the institution, you are able to do things you never thought you'd be able to do." - President Waded Cruzado
    • The mission of LI is: To inspire MSU students to become leaders who serve as catalysts for positive change.
• Updates
  • The council provided around-the-table updates.
• Public Comment
  • There was no public comment offered.

NOTE: The next University Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6th, 2019, from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM.