Montana Education Excellence

The UM/SKC Endorsement Partnership Project, intended to address shortages of Native American special education teachers and principals in Montana, plans to enroll 25 participants during the four years.

UM President George Dennison asked ASUM to review the plan’s first draft at their regular meeting Wednesday night.

"We think any one of these three can come in here and be successful. It’s really now you’re just looking more for which is the best fit for MSU."

The series, which is free and open to the public, celebrates the outstanding quality and accomplishment of UM faculty members. This year’s series features Regents Professor of Marketing Jakki Mohr, chemistry Professor Garon Smith and wildlife biology Professor L. Scott Mills.

"The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act has dedicated approximately $19 billion toward health information technology. The result will be a large number of jobs for individuals trained in the area of health information technology." Ray Rogers

While there are a few other universities that offer similar degree programs, UM’s new minor is the only one that focuses specifically on climate change from such a broad range of subjects.

Simply stated, we intend to increase the retention rate by assuring that more of the entering freshmen have the support necessary for them to progress to graduation. UM President George Dennison

Private schools in the Bozeman area are flourishing, despite the economic downturn that has put a squeeze on many parents’ wallets.

“University of Montana researchers are working at the cutting edge of science,” said Daniel Dwyer, UM vice president for research and development. “It is great to see their work presented in such a well-read publication as National Geographic so that the general public can learn about the fantastic work they are doing.”

Docking said he has introduced from 600 to 700 people to the joys of working with wood during his career, teaching first in California and then at FVCC.