Approved

 

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

 

Minutes of the Formal Meeting

of

Thursday, February 21, 2008

 

 

A Formal Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University was held on Thursday, February 21, 2008, at Ann Arbor Marriott, Ypsilanti, Michigan.  The meeting was convened in the Elizabeth Ann A Room at 1:03 p.m. by Chair Mary C. Lukens.

 

Trustees present included:

 

      Mary C. Lukens, Chair                             Samuel S. Benedict     Douglas B. Roberts, Vice Chair

      Alan T. Ackerman                                     Brian D. Cloyd           Gilbert L. Ziegler

      Stephen F. Adamini                                  Jon G. LaSalle             Leslie E. Wong, ex officio

 

Senior staff and counsel present included:

 

      Carol D. Bergman, Administrative Assistant, Office of the President

Catherine L. Dehlin, General Counsel

      Susan J. Koch, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

      R. Gavin Leach, V.P. for Finance and Administration and Treasurer of the Board

 

 

BUSINESS SESSION

COMMITTEE REPORTS 

 

Executive Committee:  Mr. Benedict reported on the Executive Committee meeting held Thursday, February 21, 2008, at 11:00 a.m.  (Addendum #1)

 

Based on the recommendation of the Executive Committee, the Board took the following action:

 

            It was moved by Mr. Ackerman, seconded by Ms. Lukens, and supported unanimously by the Board to revise the Trustee Emeritus Rank Policy.

 

Finance Committee:  Dr. Roberts reported on the Finance Committee meeting held Thursday,

February 21, 2008, at 11:30 a.m.  (Addendum #2)

 

 

ACTION ON FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS 

 

The Board took the following action regarding the Formal Recommendations:  (Addendum #3)

 

            It was moved by Mr. Ackerman, seconded by Mr. Cloyd, and unanimously supported by the Board of Trustees to approve the Formal Recommendations.

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED INFORMAL SESSION TO BE HELD IN CONNECTION WITH THE THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 1-2, 2008, MEETING OF THE BOARD

 

President Wong made this announcement for the public record. 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Chair Lukens adjourned the meeting at 1:15 p.m.

 

 


Proposed

 

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL STRATEGY SESSION MEETING

 

Minutes of the Strategy Session

of

Thursday-Friday, February 21-22, 2008

 

 

A Strategy Session of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University was held on Thursday and Friday, February 21-22, 2008, at Ann Arbor Marriott, Ypsilanti, Michigan.  The session was convened in the Elizabeth Ann A Room at 1:15 p.m. by Chair Mary C. Lukens.

 

Trustees present included:

 

      Mary C. Lukens, Chair                             Samuel S. Benedict     Douglas B. Roberts, Vice Chair

      Alan T. Ackerman (Session I only)          Brian D. Cloyd           Gilbert L. Ziegler (left at 3:55 p.m.)

      Stephen F. Adamini                                  Jon G. LaSalle             Leslie E. Wong, ex officio

 

Senior staff and counsel present included:

 

      Carol D. Bergman, Administrative Assistant, Office of the President

Catherine L. Dehlin, General Counsel

      Susan J. Koch, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

      R. Gavin Leach, V.P. for Finance and Administration and Treasurer of the Board

 

 

STRATEGY SESSION I 

 

President Wong discussed his vision for NMU.  This included a review of the current and proposed mission statements. 

 

Dr. Susan Koch presented an opportunity for NMU to participate in a new elective Carnegie classification, “A Community Engagement.”  This would be in addition to the “Masters L” classification currently held by NMU.  Achieving this classification would 1) positively contribute to NMU’s institutional identity, public recognition, and visibility, 2) enhance and focus our accountability and self-assessment, 3) increase our community engagement, 4) further enhance students’ educational experience, and 5) serve as a catalyst for positive change in the community.  Discussion followed and staff members responded to questions and comments from Trustees.

 

The Board of Trustees reviewed issues including the State’s budget proposals, rural formula components, mission driven funding, and the effect on NMU.

 

 

RECESS

 

Chair Lukens recessed the meeting at 3:03 p.m. 

  

 

RECONVENE

 

The session reconvened at 3:20 p.m. 

 

 

STRATEGY SESSION II

 

President Wong reviewed a draft “Roadmap to 2015” and responded to questions and suggestions from the Trustees.  Dr. Wong will refine the Roadmap and deliver it to the University community by the end of March.

 

 

RECESS

 

Chair Lukens recessed the session at 5:16 p.m. 

 

 

RECONVENE

 

The Strategy Session was reconvened on Friday, February 22, 2008, at 8:08 a.m. in the Elizabeth Ann A Room of Ann Arbor Marriott, Ypsilanti, Michigan. 

 

Trustees present included:

 

      Mary C. Lukens, Chair                 Brian D. Cloyd           Douglas B. Roberts, Vice Chair

      Stephen F. Adamini                      Jon G. LaSalle             Gilbert L. Ziegler

Samuel S. Benedict                                                           Leslie E. Wong, ex officio

 

The Trustee absent was Alan T. Ackerman

 

Senior staff and counsel present included:

 

      Carol D. Bergman, Administrative Assistant, Office of the President

Catherine L. Dehlin, General Counsel

      Susan J. Koch, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

      R. Gavin Leach, V.P. for Finance and Administration and Treasurer of the Board

 

 

RETREAT SESSION III

 

Provost Koch reviewed the curriculum at NMU focusing on how the Roadmap will guide curriculum innovation.  Discussion followed and staff members responded to questions and suggestions from the Trustees.

 

Discussion continued regarding the vision and the Roadmap and received positive feedback and enthusiastic endorsement from the Trustees.

 

  

ADJOURNMENT

 

Chair Lukens adjourned the session at 9:45 a.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

________________________________________

Theresa M. Nease,

Secretary of the Board