Minutes waiting to be approved by Faculty Senate

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Faculty Senate Meeting

Harrison Hall 123

January 21, 2026

3:15pm-4:30pm

I.       Call to Order 

1.      Meeting was called to order at 3:17pm.

II.      Approval of FS Minutes from December 3, 2026

1.      Chris Pospergh moves to approve. Mike Walach seconds. None opposed. Two abstentions. Approved. 

III.      FYI Items 

1.       Norm Asbjornson Hall Student Art Wall competition proposals due 1/23/26

2.      "Public Things" project, a yearlong interdisciplinary seminar, documentary film "City Hall," 4:00PM, panel discussion 5:30-6:30PM, 1/22/26

3.      994-Journeys, Nicholas Lux, 4:00PM, 1/26/26

IV.     Undergraduate Courses and Programs

1.      Course Changes-Second Reading

a.      ARCH 261 : Architectural Graphics I

i.       Credit change from 3 to 2

b.      ARCH 431 : Leadership in Architecture

i.        Title change from Sustainability in Architecture 

ii.       Changes to learning outcomes

c.       PHSX 490R : Undergraduate Research

i.        Credit change from 1-3 to 1-6

ii.       New learning outcomes

d.      TE 417 : Manufacturing Technology

i.        Rubric change from AGTE

ii.       New learning outcomes

2.      Course Changes-First Reading

a.      M 090 : Introductory Algebra

i.         Credit change from 4 to 3

b.      MSSE 509 : Implementing Action Research in Science Education

i.        New learning outcomes

c.       MSSE 575 : Capstone Paper and Symposium in Science Education

i.        New learning outcomes

3.      Course Inactivations-Second Reading

a.      HONR 131 : Freshman Research Symposium

i.        Now HONR 141

b.      PSYX 400 : History & System in Psychology

i.        Course retired Fall 2025

V.       Graduate Courses and Programs

1.      New Courses-First Read

a.      ACTG 593 : Graduate Study Abroad

b.      EM 555 : Granular Mechanics

2.      Course Changes-Second Read

a.      EDCI 558 : Methods of Teaching Secondary

i.       Title change from Methods of Teaching Secondary 2

ii.      Credit change from 0-3 to 5

b.      NUTR 560 : Food Systems Leadership for Nutrition Professionals

i.       Changes to learning outcomes

3.      Course Changes-First Read

a.      ARCH 560 : Masters Studio Project

i.        Credit change from 4 to 6

b.      BIOH 586 : AP Biology Principles for Teachers

i.        Title change from AP Biology for Teachers

c.       FILM 510 : Fundamentals of Filmmaking

i.       Credit change from 3 to 4

d.      Rubric change from HDCO to COUN

i.        COUN 502 : Counseling Ethics and Professional Orientation

ii.        COUN 503 : Professional Issues in Counseling

iii.       COUN 508 : Counseling Theories I

iv.       COUN 510 : Counseling Theories II

v.        COUN 521 : Counseling Skills Lab

vi.       COUN 522 : Group Counseling

vii.       COUN 541 : Introduction to Mental Health

viii.     COUN 542 : Communication and Helping Skills

ix.       COUN 563 : Multicultural Awareness

x.        COUN 565 : Couples Counseling

xi.       COUN 569 : Advanced Family Counseling

xii.      COUN 571 : Prof Counsel Practicum

xiii.     COUN 589 : Graduate Consultation

xiv.     COUN 598 : Internship

4.      Course Inactivations-First Read

a.      AGBE 589 : Graduate Consultation

i.       Course no longer offered

VI.     Information Updates 

1.      Proposal for Board of Regents: “MSU Interdisciplinary Institute on Artificial Intelligence (IIAI),” Doralyn Rossman, Will Thomas, et al.

a.      Questions/Comments:

i.       Still in conceptualization stage?

a.      Yes, to an extent.

b.      Will go to BOR in March.

c.       Expectation that projects will involve multiple disciplines.

ii.       How faculty might be involved in the institute?

a.      Provide workshops, bring in others from outside. Engage with institute.

b.      AI is by nature interdisciplinary.

iii.      Where does the funding for these projects come from? What is the long-term plan for funding?

a.      Baseline investments will need to be made.

b.      Larger initiatives will be a collaboration with Deans and the Provost.

c.       Grant proposals are in process. Grants have been received.

iv.      This is highlighting something that many don’t recognize and that is that AI is inherently interdisciplinary.

a.      AI itself is not interdisciplinary. It is a tool and the way you use it can be interdisciplinary.

2.      Proposal for Board of Regents: JJCBE organization into departments

a.      See slide presentation for department breakdown.

b.      Questions

i.       What does this look like administratively?

a.      Will have three “department heads”

ii.      Is it an even split in student numbers between the three departments?

a.      Management was the biggest

b.      Marketing was growing.

c.       Can’t recall the numbers in accounting.

3.      Parking on campus update, Randy Crandall

a.      See slide presentation.

b.      Questions/comments

i.        What is the plan to handle the capacity of commuters wanting to park and go to the new Gallatin College building?

a.      Possible “Gallatin Collage Pass”

b.      Commuter parking

ii.      Where is parking at other sites handled? Here at MSU.

c.       What is the history of why people have to pay to park where they work?

i.       Parking is self-funded, including paving. maintenance, snow removal, cost of parking garage, etc.

ii.      State law says that parking cannot be funded by student tuition/fees.

d.      Grant funding can’t be channeled to parking? Some grants cover infostructure.

i.       We are sperate from that.

e.      Plans to open up passes to faculty separate from students are appreciated

f.        Are there plans to expand Cat Tracks to stop on the east side of the stadium and campus?

i.        Don’t have a timeline now but will look at it.

ii.       WTI was hired to look at potential routes.

iii.       Turning left back onto Kagy takes extra time.

4.      Council Updates (University Council, Grad Council, Research Council, ...)

5.      Policy revision process discussion

a.      Carried over

VII.    Senators’ Open Conversation

1.      None

VIII.    Public Comment

1.      Provost Mokwa: Thank you all for a great Fall semester. Welcome back. 

IX.      Executive Session

X.      Adjourn

1.      Susanne Cowan moves to approve. Marg Hammersla seconds. Meeting adjourned at 4:28pm.