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Board of Regents approves policy revisions and a rule on withholding student records
Summary
At its July 10, 2025 meeting the Montana Board of Regents approved emeriti appointments and unanimously passed a set of policy revisions (ITEM 219-101-R0725) and a revision to the policy authorizing withholding student registration, transcripts and diplomas (ITEM 219-102-R0725).
Todd Buchanan, chair of the Board of Regents, opened the July 10 meeting by welcoming the new student regent and new campus leaders and by reviewing the day’s agenda. The board approved the March 13 minutes and moved quickly through consent business, including emeriti items for several faculty members.
Regent Dean Folkvord moved to approve a package of policy revisions identified as ITEM 219-101-R0725; the board voted unanimously to approve the item (7-0). Interim Deputy Commissioner Joe Thiel described the second action, ITEM 219-102-R0725, as a revision that “incorporates the Commissioner’s Directive into board policy.” Regent Carter Jasper moved approval of ITEM 219-102-R0725 and the board approved the revision unanimously (7-0).
The meeting included introductions of Montana State University’s new president, Dr. Brock Tessman, and Montana Tech’s new chancellor, Dr. Johnny MacLean. Rachel Green, policy director for Governor Greg Gianforte, delivered brief remarks and also welcomed the new student regent. The public comment period produced no speakers.
Votes at a glance: ITEM 219-1001-R0725 through ITEM 219-2001-R0725 (emeriti a–d) — motion moved by Regent Joyce Dombrouski; outcome: approved (7-0). ITEM 219-101-R0725 (policy revisions) — motion moved by Regent Dean Folkvord; outcome: approved (7-0). ITEM 219-102-R0725 (Authorization to Withhold Registration, Transcripts and Diplomas from Students — policy revision) — mover: Regent Carter Jasper; outcome: approved (7-0).
The board adjourned at 11:25 a.m. Documents from the meeting show signature lines for Commissioner Clayton T. Christian and Chair Todd Buchanan with approval dates recorded as September 18, 2025.
