Addendum #2

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee

Friday, July 8, 2010

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University was held on Friday, July 8, 2010.  It was convened by Chair Brian D. Cloyd at

12:05 p.m. 

Participating were: 

Mr. Brian D. Cloyd, Chair                 

Mr. Stephen F. Adamini                    

Mr. Jon G. LaSalle

            Dr. Douglas B. Roberts (ex officio)

            Dr. Leslie E. Wong (ex officio) – Agenda Items 2 & 3

Presidential Compensation

The Committee discussed Presidential Compensation comparing NMU’s presidential salary with presidential salaries from other universities in Michigan.  The Committee will continue this review and make a recommendation at the September 2010 Board of Trustees meeting.

Board of Trustees Budget
The Committee reviewed the Board of Trustees account expenditures for the 2009-2010 fiscal year and the projected expenditures for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.  The Committee agreed to make every effort to keep expenses at or below the previous year’s level.

Outcomes Assessment Plan/Report

The Committee reviewed and approved the proposed Board of Trustees Outcomes Assessment Report for the 2009-2010 year. 

The Committee established the following objectives for the Board of Trustees 2010-2011 Outcomes Assessment Plan:

1.)  Evaluate the effectiveness of the electronic Board Book

2.)  Evaluate the effectiveness of the Thursday evening program visits/dinners

3.)  Review the current structure of Board Committees

4.)  Annual review of roles/responsibilities.  Discussion of Board, staff, faculty, and student to   better understand how each relates to the other and where boundaries exist.

Mr. Cloyd adjourned the meeting at 1:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Brian D. Cloyd, Chair

Executive Committee