Approved

 

 

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Minutes of the Regular Session

of

Friday, October 10, 2003

 

A regular session of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University was held on Friday, October 10, 2003.  The meeting was held in the Cohodas Administrative Center, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan.  The meeting was convened in the Board of Trustees Meeting Room, 602 Cohodas Administrative Center, at 8:00 a.m. by Chair Mary L. Campbell.

 

Trustees present included:

 

      Mary L. Campbell, Chair

      Karl A. Weber, Vice Chair

      Alan T. Ackerman

      Samuel S. Benedict

      Scott L. Holman

      Larry C. Inman

      Mary C. Lukens

      Douglas B. Roberts

      Michael J. Roy, ex officio

 

Senior staff and legal counsel present included:

 

      R. Gavin Leach, Acting Chief Financial Officer 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  

      David S. Haynes, representing Public Affairs Associates

      Thomas P. Hustoles, representing the legal firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone

 

 

CLOSED SESSION AUTHORIZATION

 

President Roy 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 Friday, October 10, 2003, pursuant to Section 8 of the Open Meetings Act:

 

To consider matters connected with the strategy and/or negotiation of its collective bargaining agreements;

 

To consider the purchase or lease of real property on which the University does not hold an option;

 

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.

 

      Mr. Ackerman moved that the resolution be approved.  It was supported by Mr. Benedict.  On a roll-call vote, the Board voted as follows:

 

                                         Aye                         Nay

 

                                    Mr. Ackerman

                                    Mr. Benedict

                                    Ms. Campbell

                                    Mr. Holman

                                    Mr. Inman

                                    Ms. Lukens

                                    Dr. Roberts

                                    Mr. Weber

                                                                        None

 

The resolution was thus approved unanimously.

 

 

RECESS

 

Chair Campbell recessed the meeting at 8:03 a.m.

 

 

RECONVENE

 

Chair Campbell reconvened the meeting in the Sixth Floor Conference Room, 604 Cohodas Administrative Center, at 9:45 a.m.

 

 

FOCUS DISCUSSION

 

1.  United States Olympic Education Center

 

President Roy and USOEC Director Jeff Kleinschmidt made a presentation (Addendum #1) (Backup).  Discussion followed and the presenters responded to comments and questions from the Trustees. 

 

It was moved by Mr. Ackerman, seconded by Mr. Inman, and passed unanimously to support the recommendation requesting the continuation of USOEC operations through FY2005 using actual net tuition dollars from the general fund, and reviewing the program at that time. 

 

Chair Campbell asked that the USOEC be included in the February and April 2004 Board meeting agendas for updates and further discussion. 

 

2.  Marketing/Recruitment/Enrollment

 

Associate Provost for Student Services and Enrollment Bill Bernard, Director of Admissions Gerri Daniels, Associate Vice President for Institutional Research Paul Duby, and Director of Marketing Brian Zinser made a presentation (Addendum #1 – continued) (Backup).  Discussion followed and the presenters responded to comments and questions from the Trustees.

 

Chair Campbell asked Trustees to submit questions on these topics to Ms. Grundstrom for continued discussion at the December 2003 Board of Trustees meeting. 

 

 

RECESS

 

Chair Campbell recessed the meeting at 11:20 a.m.

 

 

RECONVENE

 

Chair Campbell reconvened the meeting in the Board of Trustees Meeting Room, 602 Cohodas Administrative Center, at 11:25 a.m. 

 

 

PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH UPDATE

 

Presidential Search Advisory Committee (PSAC) Chair Sam Benedict gave an update on the search, noting that it is in the beginning stages with approximately 10 applications and 15 nominations received to date by our search firm, A.T. Kearney.  He said the Search Committee will meet in November to begin screening applications. 

 

Mr. Brian Zinser and student assistant Tim Tanis made a presentation on the presidential search survey results (Addendum #2) (Backup).  Mr. Zinser acknowledged the work of students Tim Tanis and Jacob Dunphy on this project. 

 

Chair Campbell suggested that Mr. Zinser and Mr. Tanis present the survey results at the next PSAC meeting. 

 

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

 

President Roy presented the President's Report (Addendum #3) (Backup)

 

 

ASNMU REPORT

 

ASNMU President Kyle Ortiz reported to the Board (Addendum #4) (Backup)

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Academic Affairs

 

Mr. Weber reported on the Academic Affairs Committee meeting which was held yesterday afternoon (Addendum #5) (Backup)

 

Finance

 

Mr. Benedict reported on the Finance Committee meeting which was held yesterday afternoon (Addendum #6) (Backup)

 

Ad Hoc Nominating

 

Mr. Holman reported on the Ad Hoc Nominating Committee meeting which was held on August 7, 2003 (Addendum #7) (Backup).  After presenting the Committee's recommendation, Mr. Holman asked if there were other nominations.  There being none, the following action was taken.

 

It was moved by Mr. Benedict, seconded by Mr. Ackerman, and passed unanimously that Ms. Mary Campbell be elected Chair and Mr. Karl Weber be elected Vice Chair of the Board for the 2004 calendar year.

 

 

2004-2005 CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECT REQUEST/FACILITIES FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN

 

Mr. Gavin Leach reviewed the 2004-2005 Capital Outlay Project Request (Addendum #8) (Backup) and the Facilities Five Year Master Plan, a copy of which is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. 

 

 

2004-2005 OPERATING BUDGET REQUEST

 

Mr. Leach reviewed the 2004-2005 Operating Budget Request (Addendum #9) (Backup).

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TO BE HELD IN CONNECTION WITH THE THURSDAY-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11-12, 2003, REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD

 

President Roy made this announcement for the public record. 

 

 

 INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

 

Ms. Grundstrom reported that there have been two requests to address the Board.  The following individuals addressed the Board on the topics noted. 

 

     1.    Dr. Carol Johnson, Professor in the Walker Cisler College of Business, shared a faculty member's perspective of academic life at NMU.  

 

     2.    Mr. Gilbert Ziegler, NMU Trustee Emeritus, shared his perspectives on the presidential search. 

 

Chair Campbell thanked Dr. Johnson and Mr. Ziegler for their comments.

 

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

Chair Campbell asked if there is other business to come before the Board.  No other business was brought before the Board at this time.

 

 

ACTION ON FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS

 

            It was moved by Mr. Ackerman, seconded by Ms. Lukens, and unanimously supported by the Board of Trustees to approve the Formal Recommendations.  (Backup)

 

 

 ADJOURNMENT

 

Chair Campbell adjourned the meeting at 12:02 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

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­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Pamalene R. Grundstrom

Secretary of the Board