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PROVOST FORUM

Futureu Core Theme 3 & 4 PrioritiesDecember 17, 2012

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Legislature expected to consider MSU Billings science building remodel again

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AN ELECTRIC-BLUE HOLIDAYBurlington house glows with festive lights

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Academic Affairs Priorities• Priority 1 - Hire a Dean of the College of Business

(Discussions occurring with a potential finalist)• Priority 1 - Begin preparations of the NWCCU Year 3 Report

(Well underway – Dr. Redinger and AAC spearheading effort)• Priority 1 - Continue Implementation of College!Now(Dean Riley working on submission of system wide plan)• Priority 1 - Work out Organizational Structures for areas reporting to Provost and launch searches • Priority 1 - Finalize Futureu Strategic Plan

(Draft presented to University Council 12-5-12, core themes to be presented during January 8, 2013 BOR)

• Priority 1 - Begin discussion of ASC instructors and courses(Org. mtg. 10/29, 2nd mtg. 11/19, draft report due mid Jan.)

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Academic Affairs Priorities (continued)

• Priority 1 - Roll out PD funds and CARE grants(PD funds distributed, 11/21 CARE grants funded)

• Priority 1 - Work with Chancellor on time-critical issues (ASC Pilot projects with ASC staff and Student Affairs)• Priority 1 - Work with Deans on College-related issues

(Still working on a solution to Graduate Studies leadership)• Priority 1 - Work with Academic Senate on issues raised (Gen Ed reduction and course academic home under review, “Tuition Plateau” AS proposal - tentatively approved by Cabinet)• Priority 1 - Work with CBA on issues raised(IR and Budget collecting Initial data for a compression study)• Priority 2 - Begin to sort out Academic Affairs priorities for 2012-13 based on the new strategic plan

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Academic Affairs Searches° COB Dean

° Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (Plan to get ad out this week)

° Director Grants and Sponsored Programs (David McGinnis starts 1/7/2013, Cindy Bell also)

° Director of MSUB Extended Campus (Ad closes 1/17/13)

° Executive Director of International Studies (Ad closes 2/4/13)

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2013-2018 Futureu Strategic Plan

• Core Theme 1: Cultivating Teaching Excellence

• Core Theme 2: Providing an Environment for Learning

• Core Theme 3: Promoting and Engaging in Civic Responsibility

• Core Theme 4: Enhancing the Community

• Overarching Theme: Essential for Success

Existing Four Themes as submitted in: September 2011 NWCCU Year-One Report *BOR Level I agenda January 8, 2013

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Questions and

Discussion

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University Honors Program

Dr. David Craig, 12/17/2012

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Positioning for the Future: MSUB Strategic Plan and University Honors Program Mission

Core Theme One: Cultivating Teaching Excellence

B. Opportunity to Achieve: Develop a culture that maintains and supports rigorous academic achievement as well as creative and inquisitive scholarly endeavors.

Specific tasks to undertake to realize this opportunity:1. Continue development and implementation of the

University Honors Program including infrastructure, funding and robust programming.

The University Honors Program provides an enhanced and supportive learning environment for exceptionally talented and motivated undergraduate students. This goal is accomplished through the guidance of faculty noted for excellence in teaching who offer small Honors sections of regular courses, interdisciplinary Honors colloquia, special seminars, and increased opportunities for undergraduate research and creative endeavors. The program is open to all undergraduate students who are interested in opportunities for enriched learning, cultural explorations and fellowship.

UHP Mission Statement

UHP Curriculum: Means to an End

• Enriching general education requirements

• The challenge of the middle

• The capstone course• Developing signature courses and

encouraging student investment

Fall 2012 • Perspectives and

Understanding

• Introduction to Public Speaking

• Introduction to Psychology

• Education and Democracy

• Health Sciences

• Urban Ecology/Field Study

Spring 2013• Visual Language-Drawing

• Introduction to Intercultural Communication

• Honors Research Writing

• Hunger and Food Distribution in Billings

• Justice

• The 1960s

UHP Courses

Developing a Culture

• Honors Club initiatives

• UHP initiatives

• Our advantages and our challenges