Faculty Senate Agenda
Faculty Senate Meeting
Leon Johnson Hall 346
Oct. 28, 2026
3:15pm-4:30pm
Webex:
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I. Call to Order
II. Approval of FS Minutes from Oct. 14, 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. 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
b. New Undergraduate Courses-First Read
i. AGTE 311 : Operations in Agricultural Processing Laboratory
ii. ANSC 132 : Lambing
c. Undergraduate Course Changes-Second 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 Changes-First Read
i. ACTV 105 : Life Skills for Student Athletes
1. Credit change fro 2 to 3
2. New learning outcomes
ii. SPNS 350 : Latino History, Culture and Politics
1. Title change from US Latino Cultures
2. New learning outcomes
e. Undergraduate Course Inactivations-Second 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-First Read
i. ENVH-BS : Bachelor of Science in Horticulture (Horticulture Science Option)
1. Title change from Bachelor of Science in Environmental Horticulture (Environmental Horticulture Science Option)
2. New learning outcomes
ii. FNDS-BS : Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition (Dietetics Option)
1. New learning outcomes
2. Minor changes to program details
g. New Graduate Courses-Second Read
i. ARNR 511 : Data Science for Natural Resources
ii. HDFS 539 : Family Financial Counseling and Coaching
h. New Graduate Courses-First Read
i. COUN 527 : Rural Counseling
i. Graduate Course Changes-Second 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
j. Graduate Course Changes-First Read
i. AC 508 : Motivational Interviewing
1. Title change from Counseling Theories in Addiction Settings
2. Updated learning outcomes
ii. ARNR 541 : Range Ecophysiology
1. New learning outcomes
iii. ENGR 610 : Introduction to Doctoral Studies
1. Title change from Rsch & Mthds in Engineering
2. Credit change from 3 to 2
3. New learning outcomes
iv. FILM 515 : Advanced Production
1. Title change from Science and Natural History Film Production
v. LRES 545 : Watershed Analysis
1. New learning outcomes
vi. NRSG 612 : Ethics, Law, and Policy for Advocacy in Healthcare
1. New learning outcomes
k. Graduate Course Inactivations-First Read
i. FILM 513 : Advanced Cinematography
1. Revamping entire SNHF program. Adding FILM 513 content to FILM 515 Course being renamed Advanced Film Production to this is 1 course.
ii. FILM 518 : Writing for Documentary and Non-Fiction Film
1. Content moves to 4 credit course
l. Graduate Program Changes-First Read
i. DSLO-MS : Master of Science in Dietetic Systems Leadership
1. Minor changes to program details
ii. IRH-PHD : Doctor of Philosophy in Indigenous and Rural Health
1. Changes to program details
iii. WAMI-ND : WWAMI Medical Education Program
1. Minor changes to program details
IV. FYI Items
a. Remaining Celebrate Ag events - https://agriculture.montana.edu/celebrateag/
b. Nov. 2 - 994 Calling: Sweeney Windchief, 4 p.m., American Indian Hall 103
c. Nov. 3 - Provost’s Distinguished Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Reynolds Hall – Dr. Jason Bolte, Director, School of Music
d. Nov. 4 - Faculty discussion session: Digital accessibility experiences. 3:15 p.m., LJH 346.
e. Other announcements?
V. Council and Committee Reports
VI. Public Comment
VII. Presentation on Strategic Plan — President Tessman
VIII. Information Updates
a. Classroom Design Standards discussion – Alisha Downs and Richard Rudnicki, Facilities Management. Commentable draft at link.
b. Graduate Fresh Start Policy – Leila Sterman
IX. Senators’ Open Discussion
X. Adjourn