SUMMARY
Board of Trustees
Academic Affairs Committee
April 29, 2010
Members Present: Mr. Jon LaSalle, Chair, Mr. Stephen Adamini, Mr. Brian Cloyd, Dr. L. Garnet Lewis, Dr. Douglas Roberts, Dr. H. Sook Wilkinson, Dr. Susan Koch,
Dr. Les Wong, ex officio
The Academic Affairs Committee meeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m.
Academic Senate Update
Dr. Andy Poe, Chair of the Academic Senate, provided a summary of Senate Standing Committee work for Winter 2010. He also announced that Dr. David Boe will be the Academic Senate Chair for 2010-11.
Charter School Board Member Renewals/New Appointments
Mr. William Pistulka, Charter Schools Officer, presented a proposed list of new and renewed board member appointments for JKL Bahweting Public School Academy, Burton Glen Charter School Academy, North Star Academy and Walton Charter School Academy.
The motion duly made and seconded the Committee recommends to the Board of Trustees the approval of the list of board members. This motion is part of the formal recommendations.
Charter School Contract Reauthorizations: JKL Bahweting Public School Academy and Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy
Mr. William Pistulka, Charter Schools Officer, presented a proposal for approval to reauthorize (renew) the charters for JKL Bahweting Public School Academy and Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy for a five-year period to June 30, 2015.
After motion duly made and seconded the Committee recommends to the Board of Trustees the approval of the charter reauthorizations. This motion is part of the formal recommendations.
North Star Academy Resolution
Mr. William Pistulka, Charter School Officer, presented a resolution to the NMU Board of Trustees that would authorize the approval of debt to be issued to North Star Academy for construction of a new K-5 facility. The resolution requirement allows the University an opportunity to review loan documents and related materials to assure that NMU credit will not be used or impacted by the academy’s debt.
After motion duly made and seconded the Committee recommends to the Board of Trustees the approval of the resolution. This motion is a special action item and is not part of the formal recommendations and requires a separate motion and vote of the full Board of Trustees.
Academic Calendars
Dr. Susan Koch, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, presented Academic Calendars for 2011-2012, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 for approval.
After motion duly made and seconded the Committee recommends to the Board of Trustees the approval of the calendars. This motion is part of the formal recommendations.
New Program – Welding Certificate
Dr. Paul Lang, Dean, College of Professional Studies presented a proposal for a new Welding Certificate Program in the Department of Technology and Applied Sciences. The Provost recommended approval of the program.
After motion duly made and seconded the Committee recommends to the Board of Trustees the approval of this program. This motion is part of the formal recommendations.
New Program – Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Associate Degree
Dr. Paul Lang, Dean, College of Professional Studies presented a proposal for a new Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Associate Degree Program in the Department of Engineering Technology. The Provost recommended approval of the program.
After motion duly made and seconded the Committee recommends to the Board of Trustees the approval of this program. This motion is part of the formal recommendations.
Boyer Scholarship/Exercise Science Program
Dr. Paul Lang, Dean, College of Professional Studies, discussed the Boyer Scholarship model and scholarship activities at NMU.
Dr. Randy Jensen and Dr. Phil Watts, Health, Physical Ed. & Recreation gave a presentation on NMU’s Exercise Science Program, specifically in the areas of Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology.
CORE Update
Dr. Tawni Ferrarini, Sam M. Cohodas Professor, Economics Department, provided a brief overview of recent CORE (Center Of Resources for Enterprise) activities.
Roadmap Update
Dr. Susan Koch provided a Roadmap Update and discussed the ongoing progress in the Academic Affairs Division related to the four priorities identified in the Roadmap to 2015.
Provost Susan Koch formally acknowledged the many contributions of Dr. Cindy Prosen, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies who is departing the University in May.
Good of the Order
None.
Mr. LaSalle thanked the Committee and the meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.