FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan
May 1, 2009
A. Minutes:
1. That the minutes of the February 19, 2009, meeting of the Board be approved.
B. Gifts, Grants, Agreements and Contracts:
1. A gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences from Upper Peninsula Power Company, Ishpeming, MI, a 2002 Chevrolet K2500 4x4 Pickup with Boss #B64452 plow ($9,350 value).
2. The grant between Northern Michigan University and the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation, to cover travel expenses for Dr. Kauffman to attend a training conference to assist with developing the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) organization at Northern Michigan University, in the amount of $1,000, under the direction of Dr. Chris Kauffman.
3. The grant between the Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional Commission (CUPPAD) and Northern Michigan University, to support the Upper Peninsula Folk Life Festival, in the amount of $1,409, with an additional amount of $3,221 from the Beaumier Heritage Center, for a total amount of $4,630, for the time period of October 1, 2008, through April 30, 2009, under the direction of Mr. Daniel Truckey.
4. The grant between Michigan Campus Compact and Northern Michigan University, to provide an early college experience for the 200 sixth grade students attending NMU’s Charter schools, in the amount of $3,500, with an additional amount of $3,900 from the School of Education, for a total amount of $7,400, for the time period of February 1, 2009, through January 31, 2010, under the direction of Mr. Joe Lubig.
5. The State of Michigan, Department of History, Arts, and Libraries, to provide and evaluate the role-playing program at Fort Wilkins State Park, in the amount of $17,000, for the time period January 9, 2009, through September 30, 2009, under the direction of Dr. Russell Magnaghi.
6.
The grant between the National Endowment for the Arts and Northern Michigan
University, to support Northern Michigan University’s Second Annual Living
Traditions Weekend of two concurrent events: Upper Peninsula Folk Life
Festival and the Learning to Walk Together Traditional Pow
Wow, in the amount of $10,000, with an additional amount of $17,537 from the Beaumier Heritage Center, $10,791 from the Center for
Native American Studies and NMU Native American Student Association, and an
in-kind university amount of $6,824, for a total amount of $45,152 for the time
period of
January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009, under the direction of Mr. Daniel Truckey.
7. The grant between Northern Michigan University and the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, to purchase wireless mobile computers for eighteen nurse practitioner students and faculty teaching in the Nurse Practitioner program, medical software, and training for using the handheld devices, in the amount of $40,000, with an additional In-Kind University amount of $10,648, for a total amount of $50,648, under the direction of Ms. Sheri Giordana.
8. The grant between Northern Michigan University and the State of Michigan, Department of Education, to provide leadership, student services, professional development, curriculum support, resources, and community involvement in mathematics and science education, in the amount of $57,659, with an In-Kind University amount of $5,772, for a total amount of $63,431, for the time period October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2009, under the direction of Ms. Debra Homeier.
9. The grant from the Michigan Department of State Police – Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, to provide in-service training to the law enforcement community of the Upper Peninsula, in the amount of $237,173, with an additional amount of $61,550 from the Law Enforcement Development Center and an In-Kind University amount of $115,300, for a total amount of $414,023, for the time period of January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009, under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Chant.
C. Personnel Actions:
Appointments:
1.
ElSamen, Amjad Abu,
Instructor, College of Business, a tenure track appointment,
effective
August 19, 2009. (New
appointment)
2.
Liu, Yan, Assistant Professor, Chemistry, a tenure track appointment,
effective August 19, 2009.
(New appointment)
3.
Pendleton, Glenna C., Instructor, College of Business, a tenure track
appointment, effective
August 19, 2009. (New appointment)
4. Maas,
Nancy A., Assistant Professor, Practical Nurse Program, a tenure track
appointment effective
August 19, 2009. (Term to tenure track)
Emeritus:
5.
That Dr. James A. Panowski be granted the
status of Professor Emeritus of Communication and
Performance Studies, effective June 1,
2009.
Promotion and Tenure:
6.
The following faculty members be promoted to
the rank of Assistant Professor effective
August 19, 2009:
Prof. Richard Eathorne, Geography
7. The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor effective
August 19, 2009:
Dr. Adam Prus, Psychology
Dr. Stephen Smith, Mathematics and Computer Science
Dr. Qinghong Zhang, Mathematics and Computer Science
8. The following faculty members be granted promoted to the rank of Full Professor effective
August 19, 2009:
Dr. Daric Christian, School of Art and Design
Dr. Lisa Flood, School of Nursing
Dr. Jill Leonard, Biology
Dr. Dave Rayome, College of Business
Dr. Kristi Robinia, Practical Nursing
Dr. Mary Jane Tremethick, HPER
Dr. Greg Warchol, Criminal Justice
9. The following faculty members be granted tenure effective August 19, 2009:
Prof. Michelle Johnson, Practical Nursing
Dr. Qinghong Zhang, Mathematics and Computer Science Department
D. Degrees
1.
That Mr. Bart Stupak, U.S. Congressman, Michigan’s 1st
District, D-Menominee, receive an Honorary
Degree, Doctor of Laws, at the May 2009 Commencement
Ceremony. Congressman Stupak will also
be the Commencement Speaker.
2.
That the final list of the December 2008 graduates and the preliminary
list of May 2009 graduates be
approved. The lists are on file with the Secretary of the
Board of Trustees.
E. Property and Finance
1. That
University operations be authorized to continue in 2009-2010 at a budget level
no greater than
the 2008-2009 budget until the new
General Fund Budget is approved, except for increases required
by existing or newly negotiated union contracts.
2. That
University operations be authorized to continue in 2009-2010 at a budget level
no greater than
the 2008-2009 budget until the new
Designated Fund Budget is approved, except for increases
required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts.
3. The
2009-2010 Student Life Budget be approved. A
copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of
the Board of Trustees.
4. The
2009-2010 Dining Services and House and Residence Life Rate Schedules be approved. A copy
of the rate schedules are on file with the Secretary of the Board of
Trustees.
5. The
2009-2010 Auxiliary Services Operations Budget, in the Auxiliary Fund, be approved. Copies of
the budget are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
6. The
existing Reduction in Force (RIF) Plan be continued
for Fiscal Years 2009-2011. A copy of the
plan is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
7. The
Quad II Residence Hall Lobbies Renovation and the Cohodas
Cooling Tower and Air
Conditioning projects be funded by and added to the current 2008 Bond
Series Project Lists as follows:
Quad II Residence Hall Lobbies Renovation $1,750,000
Cohodas Cooling Tower and Air Conditioning 600,000
Total: $2,350,000
8. The
bowling course fee be increased to $80.00 to reflect
the increase being charged to Northern
Michigan University for lane usage.
9. The
cosmetology course fee of $15.00/student to register students with the State of
Michigan to track
their clocked hours be approved.
10. The purchase of
property and structure located at 1716 Schaeffer Avenue, Marquette, MI, at a
cost of
$72,000 plus related miscellaneous expenses.
11.
Northern Michigan University’s initial Identity Theft Prevention
Program, effective May 1, 2009, as
required by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act and its Red
Flag rules, be approved. A copy
of the program is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
F. Special Items:
1. That
the following staff members receive the 2009 Northern Michigan University
Excellence-in-
Service Award:
Ms. Cara Kamps – Principal Secretary, Center for
Student Enrichment
Ms. Angela Maki – Principal Secretary II, Modern Languages and Literatures/Office of International Programs
Ms. Robyn Stille – Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship, NMU Foundation
Ms. Kimberly Hegmegee – Technical Director, Forest Roberts Theatre
Ms. Rachel Harris – Associate Director, Center for Student Enrichment
Mr. John Frick – Director, Career Services Center
2. That
the following employees receive the 2009 Distinguished Team Award:
Academic Service Learning Advisory Board
Prof. Michael Andary – Technology and Occupational
Sciences
Mr. David Bonsall – Center for Student Enrichment
Prof. Leslie Cory – Technology and Occupational Sciences
Dr. Paul Duby – Institutional Research
Dr. Charles Ganzert – Communication and Performance Studies
Ms. Rachel Harris – Center for Student Enrichment
Dr. Nell Kupper – Modern Languages and Literatures
Ms. April Lindala – Center for Native American Studies
Prof. Elizabeth Monske – English
Ms. Katy Morrison – Center for Student Enrichment
Prof. Walter Niebauer – Communication and Performance Studies
Prof. Sandra Poindexter – College of Business
Prof. Mary Ellen Powers – Nursing
Dr. Judy Puncochar – School of Education
Dr. Kia Richmond – English
Dr. Terrance Seethoff – College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Carol Steinhaus – College of Business
Prof. Heidi Stevenson – Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Dr. Ronald Sundell
- Geography
School of Technology and Applied Sciences Staff
Ms. Beth Sanderson, Principal Secretary II
Ms. Kathy Solka, Principal Secretary
Ms. Janet Syria, Senior Secretary
3. The
following faculty members receive the 2009 Distinguished Faculty Award:
Dr. Tawni Ferrarini, Associate Professor, Economics
Dr. Jill Leonard, Associate Professor, Biology
Dr. Jaspal Singh, Associate Professor, English
4. The following students receive the 2009 Board of Trustees Student Achievement Award:
Ms. Nicole Weber
Mr. Darren Widder
Ms. Christina Boncyk
Mr. Jason Richards
5. The Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Department name be changed to the Department of Clinical Sciences
effective Fall
2009.
6. The
addition of a new Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program,
effective
Fall 2009.
7. The reauthorization (renewal) of the
North Star Academy Charter School contract for a five-year period,
July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2014, and
expansion of the charter to include Kindergarten (Young 5) through
fifth grades.
8. The following individuals be appointed as a board member for the following Public School Academies:
JKL Bahweting Charter School
Patricia Paris (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2012
Debbie Cook (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2012
Burton Glen Charter School
Arthur Bone (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2012
North Star Academy
Jonathan Kniskern expiration date: June 30, 2010
Gary Ebrecht (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2012
Jack Noble (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2012
9. New Public School Academy Board appointment language be added to all Public School Academy contracts as they are renewed (see language below):
Public School Academy Board of Directors: Method of Selection, Appointment, and Removal
The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees declares that the method of selection, length of term, and number of board members shall be as follows:
Method of Selection and Appointment
The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees ("University Board") shall prescribe the method of appointment for members of an academy's board of directors. The director of the charter schools office is authorized to develop and administer an academy board selection and appointment process that includes an Application for Public School Academy Board Appointment and is in accord with these policies:
a. The University Board shall appoint the initial and subsequent academy board of directors by resolution, except as prescribed by subparagraph d. The director of the charter schools office shall recommend qualified individuals to the University Board.
b. The academy board of directors, by resolution and majority vote, shall nominate its subsequent members, except as provided otherwise. The academy board of directors shall recommend to the director of the charter schools office at least one nominee for each vacancy. Nominees shall submit the Application for Public School Academy Board Appointment for review by the charter school office. The director of the charter schools office may or may not recommend the appointment of a nominee submitted by the academy board. If the director of the charter schools office does not recommend the appointment of a nominee submitted by the academy board, he/she may select and recommend another nominee or may request the academy board submit a new nominee for consideration.
c. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy created other than by the expiration of a term shall be appointed for the unexpired term of that vacant position.
d. Under exigent conditions and with the approval of the University Board's chair and the president, the director of the charter schools office may appoint a qualified individual to an academy's board of directors. All appointments made under this provision must be presented to the University Board for final determination at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The University Board reserves the right to review, rescind, modify, ratify, or approve any appointments made under this provision.
Length of Term
The director of an academy board shall serve at the pleasure of the University Board. Terms of the initial positions of the academy board of directors shall be staggered in accordance with The Academy Board of Directors Table of Staggered Terms and Appointments established and administered by the director of the charter schools office. Subsequent appointments shall be for a term of office not to exceed of four (4) years, except as prescribed by The Academy Board of Directors Table of Staggered Terms and Appointments.
Removal and Suspension
If the University Board determines that an academy board member's service in office is no longer necessary, then the University Board may remove an academy board member with or without cause and shall specify the date when the academy board member's service ends. An academy board member may also be removed from office by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the academy's board for cause.
With the approval of the University Board's chair and the president, the director of the charter schools office may suspend an academy board member's service, if in his/her judgment the person's continued presence would constitute a risk to persons or property, or would seriously impair the operation of the academy. Any suspension made under this provision must be presented to the University Board for final determination at its next regularly scheduled meeting. The University Board reserves the right to review, rescind, modify, ratify, or approve any suspensions made under this provision.
Number of Directors
The number of members of the academy board of directors shall not be less than five (5) nor more than nine (9). If the academy board of directors fails to maintain its full membership by making appropriate and timely nominations, the University Board or its designee may deem that failure an exigent condition.
Qualifications of Academy Board Members
To be qualified to serve on an academy's board of directors, a person shall; among other things; (a) be a citizen of the United States; (b) be a resident of the state of Michigan; (c) submit all materials requested by the charter schools office including, but not limited to, the Application for Public School Academy Board Appointment which must include authorization to process a criminal background check; and (d) annually submit a conflict of interest disclosure as prescribed by the charter schools office.
The members of an academy board of directors shall not include: (a) employees of the academy; (b) any director, officer, or employee of a service provider or management company that contracts with the academy; (c) a Northern Michigan University official or employee, as a representative of Northern Michigan University.
Oath of Public Office
All members of the academy board of directors must take the constitutional oath of office and sign the Oath of Public Office before beginning their service. No appointment shall be effective prior to the filing of The Oath of Public Office shall be filed with the charter schools office.
These provisions shall be implemented with new charter contracts and shall be phased in as existing charter contracts are reissued. The charter schools office is authorized to negotiate changes in the terms and conditions of charter contracts to fully implement these provisions.
10. The charge for the ad hoc Committee on Recruitment and Retention be approved:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AD HOC RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION COMMITTEE
The Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University hereby
establishes an Ad Hoc Recruitment and Retention Committee for the period
January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009. The membership of the
committee will consist of two members of the Board (appointed by the Chair of
the Board) and two members of the administration (appointed by the President).
The appointments will require the consent of the Board.
The Committee's scope of inquiry shall be to:
-- Advise the Board of Trustees on matters pertaining to recruitment and retention, and to assure that these are properly aligned with the mission of the university;
-- Review and assess recruitment and retention priorities;
-- Review and ensure that the University assesses the appropriateness and effectiveness of its recruitment and retention practices.
In support of the above, the Committee is expected to:
1. Monitor enrollment and retention figures for the Board of Trustees;
2. Review past enrollment and retention practices;
3. Keep current on the status of recruitment and retention;
4. Work collaboratively with the Enrollment Management Network;
5. Monitor state and national trends;
6. Review four-year graduation rates;
7. Monitor resident and nonresident tuition policies at peer institutions; and
8. Report to the full Board at each regularly scheduled Board meeting. A final report is due at the December 10-11, 2009 meeting.