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Minutes From The December 4, 2025 Meeting Of The University Of Montana Faculty, University Of Montana--Missoula. Faculty

University of Montana Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting of the University of Montana faculty.

Montana Kaimin, December 4, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Gli Weekly, December 2, 2025, Franke Global Leadership Initiative

GLI Weekly

Save the Date: Franke GLI Winter Scholarship Reception -- Long Day and Night Against Procrastination -- Advising and Registration Information -- Check out these Spring 2026 Classes! -- Montana Museum of Art and Culture: "Rand Robbin" Opening Reception -- Montana Museum of Art and Culture: First Friday -- In the Garden of Righteous: Lessons from the Heroic Rescuers of the Holocaust -- Holiday Helpers Gift Drive -- Volunteer with CASA! -- International Humanitarian Law Youth Action Campaign

Research On Civic Education, The Declaration Of Independence, And American Democracy, Claire Arcenas

University Grant Program Reports

The UGP small grant I received in Spring 2024 made it possible for me to make an extended research trip to Oxford, England in Spring 2025, while I was on sabbatical. While at Oxford, I held two appointed fellowships (non-stipendiary) at St Anne’s College and the Rothermere American Institute, where I undertook research for two projects.

Mapping Of Wetland And Riparian Habitat For The National Wetland Inventory: Wetland 38 Utah East And Co, Ryhan T. Sempler, Emma R. Chantegros, Carver E. Butterfield, Ella S. Hartshorn, Melissa L. Moser, Kay L. Hajek, Faith O. Hardin, Celine A. Knudsen, Adam R. Scheirer, Rob M. Clark

EMMA Publications

This report details the wetland and riparian mapping methodologies implemented for the Wetland 38 Utah East and CO project. The project area consists of 167 1:24,000 US Geological Survey (USGS) quads across Western Colorado, with quads across Larimer, Gunnison, Eagle, La Plata, Pitkin, Garfield, Montezuma, Rio Blanco, Mesa, Saguache, Dolores, Rio Grande, Pueblo, Grand, Moffat, Teller, Hinsdale, Jackson, Montrose, Routt, and Huerfano counties. There are also quads across three Wyoming counties (Sweetwater, Albany, and Uinta) and 8 Utah counties (Duchesne, Daggett, Grand, Carbon, Uintah, Emery, San Juan, and Utah).

December 2025 News Releases, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

No abstract provided.

Gli Weekly, November 25, 2025, Franke Global Leadership Initiative

GLI Weekly

Save the Date: Franke GLI Winter Scholarship Reception -- Long Day and Night Against Procrastination -- International Internship Workshop Opportunity -- Advising and Registration Information -- Check out these Spring 2026 Classes! -- Holiday Helpers Gift Drive -- Volunteer with CASA!

Comment On Proposed Mlsa Lay Advocacy Program, Brianne Holland-Stergar

Faculty Journal Articles & Other Writings

Montana faces a severe justice gap: nearly half of low-income residents have unmet civil legal needs, and rural counties lack attorneys. High costs, distance, and cultural barriers make traditional solutions ineffective. The Montana Legal Services Association proposes a Certified Lay Advocate Program to training community-based advocates to provide free, specialized legal help under supervision of a lawyer. This model, which has proven successful in Alaska and other states, is evidence-backed, expands access to the law, reduces costs, and delivers culturally competent assistance for critical issues like domestic violence and housing.

Montana Kaimin, November 20, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Sb18-24/25: Resolution Establishing The 2025 Legislative Priorities, Maya Anderson, Buddy Wilson

Senate Resolutions, 2007-Present

SB18-24/25: Resolution Establishing the 2025 Legislative Priorities. This resolution passed 20Y-0N-0A on a roll call vote (RCV) during the November 13, 2025 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM).

Montana Kaimin, November 13, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Documents From The November 12th, 2025 Meeting Of The University Of Montana Staff Senate, University Of Montana--Missoula. Staff Senate

University of Montana Staff Senate Meeting Minutes

Agenda and meeting minutes from the November 12th, 2025 meeting of the University of Montana Staff Senate.

Highlights include guest speaker Jay Stephens, VP of People and Culture, on staff employment topics including NeoEd and evaluations. The Professional Development committee gave a report on work relating to compensation, and an idea for a 'rising star' program. Discussion on a UM Service Day / Volunteer Day took place as well.

Minutes From The November 6, 2025 Meeting Of The University Of Montana Faculty, University Of Montana--Missoula. Faculty

University of Montana Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting of the University of Montana faculty.

Montana Kaimin, November 6, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Home Care Workers, Immigration, And An Aging Population, Catherine Ipsen, Luke Santore

Employment

The size of the Home Care Worker (HCW) workforce has not kept pace with demand, and inadequate compensation and benefits have historically contributed to poor HCW recruitment and retention. Demographic trends put further strain on the workforce, with immigrants, naturalized citizens, and Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) individuals currently making up the majority of the HCW workforce.

Policy changes, cuts to benefits, and immigration crackdowns threaten to further weaken the supply of HCWs while the demand continues to rise. In this report, Catherine Ipsen and Luke Santore provide analysis and strategies to support HCWs and strengthen the Personal …

November 2025 News Releases, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

No abstract provided.

The Changing Landscape Of Eastern Montana: Trends And Insights 2024, Melissa Weddell, Glenna Hartman, Elena Bigart, Kara Grau, Matthew Pettigrew, Ava Worbets, Sophie Morris

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The purpose of this study is to generate a comprehensive overview of tourism trends in Eastern Montana by leveraging existing data sources and integrating new survey insights. By analyzing county-level statistics, regional tourism data, and U.S. Census information, the study aims to create a detailed picture of visitor demographics, trip characteristics, and community dynamics over the past five years (2018-2023). This multifaceted approach illuminates local tourism patterns, highlights key differences between counties, and allows for comparisons with the more heavily visited western regions of the state. Specific objectives include identifying who visits Eastern Montana, how they plan and experience their …

Montana Kaimin, October 30, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Natalee Wheeler Interview, October 30, 2025, Natalee Wheeler

Queer In and Out of Montana Oral History Project

Natalee Wheeler discusses what it was like growing up in rural Montana in a Christian, conservative household, and how this affected coming to terms with her identity as a queer person. Wheeler details moments from her adolescence that started to form cracks in her belief systems, and why it was difficult for her to come out to her family as a lesbian woman, even as an adult. Wheeler talks about her first relationship with a woman, and she describes finding community in Bozeman, Montana. Natalee is interviewed by Olivia Kohn, an undergraduate student in History and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality …

Montana Kaimin, October 23, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Montana Kaimin, October 16, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Montana Kaimin, October 9, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Minutes From The October 9, 2025 Meeting Of The University Of Montana Faculty, University Of Montana--Missoula. Faculty

University of Montana Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting of the University of Montana faculty.

University Of Montana Staff Senate Bylaws October 2025, University Of Montana--Missoula. Staff Senate

University of Montana Staff Senate Governing Documents

Revised Articles and Bylaws of University of Montana Staff Senate. Passed October 9,2025.

Major changes include:

• Allowing Contract Professionals and Letters of Appointment to participate and be represented by the Staff Senate (with some limitations, including Senior and Executive Levels positions).
• Adding an Informed Consideration requirement so that Senate nominees (with the expansion of representation) will best represent their constituents and meet the eligibility for consideration.
• Eliminating EEO categories to help determine representation
• Changing "Chair" to "President" and "Vice Chair" to "Vice President" with "Chair" and "Vice Chair" Reserved for their positions on the Executive Committee.
• Specifying when a Senator …

Documents From The October 8th, 2025 Meeting Of The University Of Montana Staff Senate, University Of Montana--Missoula. Staff Senate

University of Montana Staff Senate Meeting Minutes

Agenda and meeting minutes from the October 8th, 2025 meeting of the University of Montana Staff Senate.

Highlights include Buddy Wilson, ASUM President, discussing their Senate goals, Gordy Pace, Director of Strategic Engagement, OSPI, and discussion of the OSPI goals and playbook, Shawn Blair, AVP of Human Resources, discussing HR processes for wage increases and retroactive pay. There was also discussion on bylaws changes.

Powerpoint from Gordy Pace is included with the additional files for this record.

Documents From The October 8, 2025 Meeting Of The Associated Students Of The University Of Montana (Asum), Associated Students Of The University Of Montana, Kate Austin Payne

Senate Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 2007-Present

Agenda and meeting minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM).

Montana Kaimin, October 2, 2025, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

October 2025 News Releases, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present

No abstract provided.

A Tribute To The Life And Work Of David Tall, Sepideh Stewart

The Mathematics Enthusiast

David Tall was my academic grandfather, a wonderful mentor, and a brilliant mathematics educator. He earned two PhD degrees in mathematics and mathematics education. His edited book, Advanced Mathematical Thinking, and many of his publications that followed carved the path to shape many advances in mathematics education. His work on the framework of the three worlds of mathematics resonated well with mathematicians, giving them a language to express their thought processes as they reflected on their teaching and research. His latest framework, A Meaningful Long-term Framework for Mathematical Thinking, extended his ideas further and captured more on the complexity of …

Memorial - Simon Goodchild (1950-2024), Raymond Bjuland

The Mathematics Enthusiast

Raymond Bjuland’s tribute to Simon Goodchild.