1. msubillings.edu/futureu PROVOST FORUM Provost Office Priorities for 2013 Mark A. Pagano, October 9, 2013 msubillings.edu/futureu

2. Academic Affairs Priorities (2012-13) Priority 1 - Begin preparations of the NWCCU Year 3 Report Submitted, M. Redinger arranging virtual team visit with team chair for 10/16-22/2013 Priority 1 - Continue Implementation of College!Now New Statewide TACCK Grant ($1.4M +, meeting 10/17/13) Priority 1 - Work out Organizational Structures for areas reporting to Provost Library approved, IT approved, AIO approved, COE approved Others to follow by December 2013 Priority 1 - Finalize Futureu Strategic Plan Done (All or part of 23 of the 118 actions have been addressed) Priority 1 - Begin discussion of ASC instructors and courses ASC Transition Team (August 30 th Kick-off, monthly updates) Priority 1 - Roll out PD funds/CARE grants PD funds made permanent and increased 2% in 2013-14 budget, $55K PD & $23K e-Learning distributed, CARE is out and due 11/1/13

3. msubillings.edu/futureu Academic Affairs Priorities (continued) Priority 1 - Work with Deans on College-related issues 11 budget investments proposed to EBC - 8 funded Priority 1 - Work with Academic Senate on issues raised Gen Ed reduction complete, Course academic home still under review, “Tuition Plateau” AS proposal – approved, IDC Policy Priority 1 - Work with FA/VTEM on issues raised IR and Budget assembling data for an inversion/compression study, K. Edgerton, M. Pagano, T. Collins traveled to Helena for MUS strategy meeting on this topic 2-25-13, again on 4-22-13 Working on these issues in bargaining ($35K distributed, $15K in 2013-14 and $20K in 2014-15, longevity factor, VTEM issues) Priority 1 - Academic Affairs Champions Assigned Done, listed on Futureu Web site, periodic reporting process established Priority 1 – With IT, establish an e-Learning Office Done Priority 1 - Work with OCI to establish a Faculty Excellence Award for Community Engagement Done

4. msubillings.edu/futureu Academic Affairs Searches Campus Director for e-Learning Draft PD being finalized and we hope to get input on it and get it out later this fall (no new info since Sept.) Director of Graduate Studies Will begin after position scope and responsibilities are established (no new info since Sept.)

5. msubillings.edu/futureu 2013-14 Provost Priorities Complete search for e-Learning Director Establish permanent leadership for Graduate Studies Receive and respond to feedback on Year 3 NWCCU Report Institutionalize responsibility, accountability, and reporting structures for the Futureu Strategic Planning initiative Work with each Provost area to formulate a unit Strategic Plan integrated with the Futureu plan (December 2013 deadline) Solidify the MSUB Extended Campus concept and prepare draft organizational chart, unit scope and charter, compensation model, LOA templates for all events, and communication plan Complete first design phase for Life Sciences Building Project Team voted on 10/2/13 to name project: Yellowstone Hall Review and act on recommendations from ASC Transition Team

6. msubillings.edu/futureu 2013-14 Provost Priorities Initiate and formalize a campus-wide strategy for increasing faculty compensation, including short and long-term strategies (VTEM initiatives ) Work with AS/UCC/Colleges to review issues associated with the BSLS and determine if we should expand to other colleges Complete a funding plan for the Futureu Strategic Plan Formalize the reporting metrics then prepare and communicate a First Year Progress Report on the Futureu Strategic Plan Work with MSUB Foundation to complete a significant portion of the fundraising project for the new Life Sciences Building Work with Admin. Services to formalize academic policies and procedures and provide easy access on an appropriate Web site Support the APC process, carefully consider the results, then move forward deliberately with appropriate actions

7. msubillings.edu/futureu Questions and Discussion

8. msubillings.edu/futureu Page 2 Academic Support Center Mr. Ben Barckholtz, 10/09/2013 ASC ROCKS 2