Approved
NORTHERN
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of the Regular Session
of
A regular session of the Board of Trustees of Northern
Michigan University was held on Thursday and Friday, May 1 and 2, 2003, in the
Board of Trustees Meeting Room, 602 Cohodas Administrative Center,
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan. The meeting was
convened at
Trustees present included:
Mary L. Campbell, Chair
Karl A. Weber, Vice Chair
Alan T. Ackerman (joined the meeting at
Samuel S. Benedict
Scott L. Holman (joined the meeting at
Larry C. Inman (joined the meeting at
Mary C. Lukens
Douglas B. Roberts
Judith I. Bailey, ex officio
Senior staff and legal counsel present included:
Michael J. Roy, Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer of the Board;
Pamalene R. Grundstrom, Executive Assistant to the President and Secretary of the Board;
Alfred N. Joyal, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs;
R. Gavin Leach, Associate Vice President for Finance and Planning;
David S. Haynes, representing Public Affairs Associates; and
Thomas P. Hustoles, representing the legal firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone.
CLOSED SESSION AUTHORIZATION
President Bailey presented the following recommendation:
It is recommended that the following resolution relative to holding a closed session of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University be approved:
RESOLVED, that the Board shall meet in Closed Session at a time determined by the Chair in connection with the Regular Session of the Board of Trustees held on Thursday and Friday, May 1 and 2, 2003, pursuant to Section 8 of the Open Meetings Act:
To consult with the attorney for the University on matters relating to pending litigation, it being the opinion of the Board that consideration of such matters in an open meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigation and/or settlement position of the University;
To consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute.
Aye Nay
Mr. Benedict
Ms. Campbell
Ms. Lukens
Dr. Roberts
Mr. Weber
None
The resolution was thus approved unanimously.
INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Chair
1) Dr. David Lucas, Head and Professor of the Department of Physics, expressed concerns about the proposed merger of academic departments. He provided the Trustees with a copy of his remarks and additional information regarding suggested alternatives. Discussion followed and Dr. Lucas responded to questions from Trustees.
2) Mr. Chuck Mussachio and Mr. Jose Villareal, U.S. Olympic Education Center (USOEC) athletes, expressed concerns about proposed budget reductions for the USOEC. Discussion followed and Mr. Mussachio and Mr. Villareal responded to questions from Trustees.
3) Ms. Karen Eastman, TV Promotion & Outreach Supervisor, expressed concerns about the Reduction in Force (RIF) Plan. Discussion followed and Dr. Roy provided an update on the RIF Plan.
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RECONVENE
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BUDGETS, TUITION AND FEES, ROOM AND BOARD
Dr. Joyal gave an update on the Budget Alternatives Committee (BAC) recommendations in the Academic Affairs Division. Dr. Roy gave an update on the BAC recommendations in the Finance and Administration Division. President Bailey gave an update on the BAC recommendations in the President's Division. Mr. Leach reviewed BAC recommendation revisions that have budget implications. Discussion followed.
Mr. Leach presented the General Fund Base Budget (Addendum #1) (Backup) which reflects a proposed increase of 6.9% in Tuition and Fees (Addendum #2) (Backup). Discussion followed and a motion to accept the proposed Tuition and Fees increase, including a cap of 9.9%, was made by Mr. Holman, seconded by Dr. Roberts, and rescinded following discussion. After discussion:
It was moved by Mr. Ackerman, supported by Mr. Inman, and passed unanimously by the Board to accept the recommended FY2004 Tuition and Fees increase of 6.9%, subject to changing circumstances.
Mr. Leach presented the recommended Auxiliary Services Budget (Addendum #3) (Backup), Student Life Budget (Addendum #4) (Backup), and Room and Board rates reflecting an increase of 4.8% (Addendum #5) (Backup) (Backup). Following discussion:
It was moved by Mr. Ackerman, supported by Mr. Benedict, and passed unanimously by the Board to accept the recommended FY2004 Auxiliary Services Budget, FY2004 Student Life Budget, and FY2004 Room and Board rates.
Also:
It was moved by Mr. Holman, supported by Mr. Weber, and passed unanimously by the Board to accept the recommended FY2004 General Fund Budget.
RECESS
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RECONVENE - PRESS CONFERENCE
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RECONVENE
Acting Chair Karl Weber reconvened the meeting on Friday,
May 2, 2003, at
Trustees present included:
Karl A. Weber, Acting Chair
Alan T. Ackerman
Scott L. Holman
Larry C. Inman
Mary C. Lukens
Douglas B. Roberts
Judith I. Bailey, ex officio
Trustees absent included:
Samuel S. Benedict
Mary L. Campbell
INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Mr. Bill Bernard, Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment, introduced Ms. Erin Spencer who will represent the graduating class at Commencement ceremonies tomorrow. On behalf of the Board, Acting Chair Weber congratulated Ms. Spencer and presented her with a plaque. A photo was taken.
INTRODUCTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS
Mr. Ed Niemi, Dean of Students, introduced the Board of Trustees Student Award Recipients Mr. Andy Hill, Ms. Chris Mosier, Ms. Carissa Waters, and Mr. Randy Carlisle. On behalf of the Board, Acting Chair Weber congratulated the award recipients and presented each with a plaque. Photos were taken.
INTRODUCTION OF SISTER CITY SCHOLAR
Mr. John Weting, Director of International Affairs, introduced Ms. Junko Seo, Sister City Scholar, who thanked the Trustees for their support and presented them with a gift. Acting Chair Weber thanked Ms. Seo for her comments and a photo was taken.
INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARD RECIPIENTS
Dr. Joyal introduced the 2004 Distinguished Faculty Award
recipients Dr. Carol A. Bays, Professor, Department of English; Dr. David E.
Cooper, Professor, Department of Philosophy; and Dr. Kathleen O. Thompson,
Professor,
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Bailey provided the Trustees with a copy of her President's Report (Addendum #6) (Backup).
ASNMU REPORT
Ms. Carissa Waters, 2002-2003 ASNMU President, thanked the Trustees for maintaining a positive relationship with student government by including this report on each agenda. Mr. Kyle Ortiz, 2003-2004 ASNMU President, reported to the Board (Addendum #7) (Backup) and said he looks forward to working together during his term of office.
Mr. Weber reported on the Academic Affairs Committee meeting which was held earlier today (Addendum #8) (Backup). The following action was taken as the result of a discussion at the committee meeting:
It was moved by Mr. Holman, supported by Mr. Inman, and passed unanimously to remove the appointment of a charter school board member from the Formal Recommendations.
It was moved by Ms. Lukens,
supported by Mr. Inman, and passed with one abstention that Ms. Patricia
Mr. Holman reported on the Finance Committee meeting which was held earlier today (Addendum #9) (Backup).
STUDENT SERVICES AND WEB TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATION
Director of Support/Consulting Services Felecia Flack, Senior Programmer/Analyst Tony Bertucci, and Director of Admissions Gerri Daniels made a presentation on how web technology is being used to improve services to students, faculty and staff at NMU.
CAMPAIGN FOR NORTHERN UPDATE
Interim Director of Development Virginia Zinser gave an
update on the Campaign for
PROPOSED BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2004
Ms. Grundstrom provided the following proposed meeting schedule for calendar year 2004. She asked Trustees to respond to her with questions or conflicts. The meeting schedule will be presented for approval at the next regular Board meeting.
NORTHERN
PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING DATES
Calendar Year 2004
Thursday-Friday, February 19-20, 2004
Annual Retreat
Possible Special Meeting on the Budget
(Date/Location to be determined)
Thursday-Friday, April 29-30, 2004
(Commencement Saturday, May 1)
Thursday-Friday, August 5-6, 2004
Thursday-Friday, October 7-8, 2004
Thursday-Friday, December 16-17, 2004
(Commencement Saturday, December 18)
SPEAKER AND HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT
President Bailey announced that Mr. James P. Hackett, President and CEO of Steelcase, Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, will receive the Honorary Degree Doctor of Business and will be our May 2003 Commencement Speaker. The recommendation is in the Formals.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TO BE HELD IN CONNECTION WITH THE THURSDAY-FRIDAY, AUGUST 7-8, 2003, REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD
President Bailey made this announcement for the public record.
It was moved by Ms. Lukens, seconded by Mr. Holman, and unanimously supported by the Board of Trustees to approve the Formal Recommendations as amended. (Backup)
Acting Chair Weber thanked President Bailey for serving
SUGGESTIONS FOR AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE MEETING ON THURSDAY-FRIDAY, AUGUST 7-8, 2003
There were no suggestions at this time.
Acting Chair Weber adjourned the meeting at
Respectfully submitted,
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Pamalene R. Grundstrom
Secretary of the Board