FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan

April 29, 2011

 

A.     Minutes:

 

 1.     That the minutes of the February 18, 2011, meeting of the Board be approved.

 

 

B.      Gifts, Grants, Agreements and Contracts:

 

1.    A gift to the Department of Dining Services from Mr. Jeff Johnson, Skandia, MI, 85 lbs. of butchered lamb ($1,130 value).

 

2.    A gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences, from Allen and Kathy Solka, Ishpeming, MI, 70X100” custom made quilt, designer fabric and custom quilted; 1 basket assorted baby items, new; 52 X 58” custom made quilt, designer fabric custom quilted; 1 lot assorted new baking pans

       ($2,298 value).

 

3.    The Television Interconnection grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, to provide continued support for augmenting the capability of public broadcasting stations to expand quality and scope of public television to the community, in the amount of $11,935, for the period of
October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2011, under the direction of Mr. Eric Smith.

 

4.  The grant from the Rural Educational Data Initiative (REDI), to conduct a research survey to determine what elements/exams are needed to evaluate students’ high school performance and preparedness for post secondary education, in the amount of $24,000, for the period February 23, 2011 to May 31, 2011, under the direction of Dr. Paul Duby.

 

5.    The Television Local Service grant from the Corporation for Public  Broadcasting, to provide continued support for augmenting the capability of public broadcasting stations to expand the quality and scope of public television services to the community, in the amount of $62,184, for the time period
October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012, under the direction of Mr. Eric Smith.

 

6.    The Radio Community Services grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to provide continued support for augmenting the capability of public broadcasting stations to expand the quality and scope of public radio services to the community, in the amount of $129,947, for the period
October 1, 2010, to September 30, 2012, under the direction of Mr. Eric Smith.

 

7.    The grant from the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth for vocational/technical education program improvement activities, in the amount of $160,062, for the period July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, under the direction of Mr. Mark Dellangelo.

 

8.    The Television Community Service grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, to provide continued support for augmenting the capability of public broadcasting stations to expand the quality and scope of public television services to the community, in the amount of $619,220, for the period of October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012, under the direction of Mr. Eric Smith.

 

9.    The sub-agreement between Northern Michigan University and Georgetown University, to host a group of students from Central America under the “Youth Leadership Program with Central America,” an exchange program for students and educators, in the amount of $26,314, with an additional amount of $6,103 from International Programs, for a total amount of $32,417, for the time period of October 1, 2010, through October 1, 2011, under the direction of Dr. Marcelo Siles.

 

10.  The contract between Northern Michigan University and Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency (MARESA) to provide secondary vocational education for high school students in the MARESA district, in the amount of $66,929, for the tie period August 23, 2010 through June 30, 2011, under the direction of Mr. Daryl Kobie.

      

 

C.     Personnel Actions: 

 

Appointments:

1.         DeFonso, Chet R., Academic Department Head and Associate Professor, Department of History, a three-year term position, effective July 1, 2011.  (Associate Professor to Department
        Head and Associate Professor)

2.         Frank, Matthew G., Assistant Professor, English, a tenure track appointment, effective August 24, 2011. (New appointment)

3.         Hanes, Jonathan M., Assistant Professor, Geography, a tenure track appointment, effective July 30, 2011. (New appointment)

4.         Hughes, Steven E., Assistant Professor, Art and Design, a tenure track appointment, effective August 24, 2011.  (New appointment)

5.         Lawton, Linda B., Assistant Professor, Mathematics/Computer Science, a tenure track appointment, effective August 24, 2011. (New appointment)

6.         Liu, Yu, Assistant Professor, Chemistry, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 24, 2011.  (New appointment)

7.         Siles, Marcelo E., Dean-International Programs, a continuing position, effective July 1, 2011.(Director to Dean)

8.         Tremethick, Mary J., Department Head and Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, a three-year term position, effective July 1, 2011.  (Professor to
        Department Head and Professor)

 

Promotion and Tenure:

   9.   The following faculty members be granted tenure effective July 1, 2011:

 

         Prof. Mary Freier

         Academic Information Services

 

  10.  The following faculty members be granted tenure effective August 24, 2011:

 

         Dr. Derek Anderson                                          Dr. Gabe Logan

         School of Education                                          History Department

 

 

         Dr. William Bergmann                                       Dr. Elizabeth Monske

         History Department                                           English Department

 

         Prof. Keith Ellis                                                 Prof. Peter Pless

         School of Art & Design                                     School of Art & Design

 

         Dr. Hsin-Ling Hsieh                                          Dr. Mark Shevy

         Economics Department                                     Communication & Performance Studies

 

         Dr. Michael Joy                                                 Dr. William Tireman

         Modern Languages & Literatures                      Physics Department

 

  11.  The following faculty member be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor effective August 24, 2010:  

        Prof. Michael Kowalczyk

        Mathematics & Computer Science

 

  12.  The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor effective August 24, 2011:

 

         Dr. Derek Anderson                                          Dr. Gabe Logan

         School of Education                                          History Department

 

         Dr. William Bergmann                                       Dr. Elizabeth Monske

         History Department                                           English Department

 

         Prof. Keith Ellis                                                 Prof. Peter Pless

         School of Art & Design                                     School of Art & Design

 

         Dr. Hsin-Ling Hsieh                                          Dr. Mark Shevy

         Economics Department                                     Communications & Performance Studies

 

         Dr. Michael Joy                                                 Dr. William Tireman

         Modern Languages & Literatures                      Physics Department

 

  13.  The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Full Professor effective August 24, 2011:

 

         Dr. Randall Appleton                                        Dr. Steven Leuthold

         Mathematics & Computer Science                    School of Art and Design

 

         Dr. Robert Engelhart                                         Dr. Mark Paulsen

         Music Department                                             Chemistry Department

 

         Dr. Tawni Ferrarini                                            Dr. Russell Prather

         Economics Department                                     English Department

 

         Dr. Mitchell Klett                                              Dr. Andrew Poe

         School of Education                                          Mathematics & Computer Science

 

         Dr. Nelly Kupper                                               Dr. Roger Strand

         Modern Languages & Literatures                      Biology Department

 

         Prof. Stephan Larson

         School of Art and Design

 

 

D.     Degrees

 

1.           That Dr. Mark R. Lovell, Chairman, ImPACT Applications; Founder, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program; Professor of Orthopaedic and Neurological Surgery (Retired) The  
   University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, receive an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science, at the April 2011 Commencement Ceremony.  Dr. Lovell will also be the Commencement  
   Speaker. 

2.           That the final list of the December 2010 graduates be approved.  The list is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

3.           The preliminary list of April 2011 graduates be approved.  The lists are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

 

E.      Property and Finance

 

1.          That the University operations be authorized to continue in 2011-2012 at a budget level no greater than the 2010-2011 budget until the new Designated Fund Budget is approved, except
   for increases required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts.

 

2.         That University operations be authorized to continue in 2011-2012 at a budget level no greater than the 2010-2011 budget until the new General Fund Budget is approved, except for
  increases required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts.

3.         The 2011-2012 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.

4.         The 2011-2012 Student Life Budget be approved.  A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

5.         The 2011-2012 Dining Services and Housing and Residence Life Rate Schedules be approved.  A copy of the rate schedules is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

6.         The resolution of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University authorizing, ratifying, confirming, and approving the first amendment to easement agreement to Thomas H. Swick
  and  Lynn M. Swick.  A copy of the resolution is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

 

F.      Special Items: 

 

   1.   The following faculty members receive the 2011 NMU Distinguished Faculty Award:

 

         Dr. Kenneth Janson

         College of Business

 

         Dr. Shelley Russell

         Communications and Performance Studies

 

         Dr. Mary Jane Tremethick

         Health, Physical Education and Recreation

 

    2.  The follow students receive the 2011 Board of Trustees Student Achievement Award:

 

                   Ms. Carolyn “Lizzie” Corser

                   Mr. Hunter Harig

                   Ms. Megan Persons

                   Mr. Andrew Foster

 

    3.  The following staff members receive the 2011 Northern Michigan University Excellence-in-Service Award and Distinguished Team Award:

 

         Excellence-in-Service Awards

         Ms. Sarah B. Stanley – Principal Secretary – Learning Resources Division/WNMU

         Ms. Andrea L. Wrubel – Principal Secretary – School of Art and Design

         Mr. Michael E.Turino – Coordinator, Academic Support Services –  Academic and Career Advisement Center

         Mr. Sten J. Fjeldheim – Head Coach, Skiing and Assistant Coach Cross Country Running – Intercollegiate Athletics/Rec Sports

         Mr. Carl D. Holm – Director, Housing and Residence Life

 

         Distinguished Team Awards

         Public Services, Lydia M. Olson Library Staff

         Ms. Molly M. Anderson

         Mr. Douglas M. Black

         Mr. Michael Burgmeier

         Ms. Mary “Mollie” P. Freier

         Ms. Kathleen G. Godec

         Ms. Diane M. Goethe

         Mr. Martin K. Hill

         Ms. Michelle R. Kimball

         Mr. Kevin P. McDonough

         Mr. Keith A. Rebec

         Mr. Bruce C. Sarjeant

         Mr. Michael F. Strahan

         Ms. Sarajane J. Tompkins

         Mr. Ernie Young (Retiree)

 

         NMU WiMAX Team – Information Technology – Technical Services Staff

         Mr. Donald D. Duquette

         Mr. Kim F. Erickson

         Mr. John D. Marra

         Mr. Ronny P. Paris

         Ms. Stephanie S. Penhale

         Mr. Donald A. Salo

 

    4. The following staff members receive the 2011 Northern Michigan University TLC Staff Award:

 

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Mr. Thomas Gillespie, Instructional Technologist – Academic Information Services/Instructional Technology

Ms. Michelle Kimball, Senior Library Assistant – Academic Information Services/Library

Mr. Matthew Smock, Director, Instructional Design/Technology/Media Services – Academic Information Services/Instructional Technology

 

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Max Graves, Audio Visual ITV Specialist – Learning Resources Division

Matt Herbig, AV Technician – Learning Resources Division

Jeff Koval, AV Technology Specialist – Learning Resources Division

Patrick Lakenen, AV Project Specialist – Learning Resources Division

Eric Smith, Director, Broadcast and AV Services, Learning Resources Division

 

Electronic Signings

Bridget Berube, Assistant Director of Athletics – Athletics/Rec Sports

Nita Thomas, Principal Secretary – Athletics/Rec Sports

Breanne Fassbender, Student Employee – Athletics/Rec Sports

   5.  The addition of a new Fisheries and Wildlife Management bachelors degree effective Fall 2011.

 

   6.   The Department of Geography name be changed to the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences effective Fall 2011. 

 

   7.  The Environmental Conservation major be renamed to Environmental Studies and Sustainability effective Fall 2011.

 

   8.  The Geographical Information Systems major be renamed to Geomatics effective Fall 2011.

 

   9.  The deletion of the Physical Geography major effective Fall 2011.

 

  10. The deletion of the Human Geography major effective Fall 2011.

 

  11. The Continuing Education Department be merged with Workforce Development effective July 1, 2011.  The new name will be Continuing Education and Workforce Development.

 

12.  Northern Michigan University authorize the Walton Charter Academy as a “School of Excellence” in the State of Michigan with a contract covering the period July 2, 2011 through
       June 30, 2016.  A copy of the resolution is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

 

13.  The following individuals be appointed as board members for the following Public School Academies:

 

         JKL Bahweting Charter School Academy

         Kenneth Dunton (reappoint)                                       expiration date:  June 30, 2014

         Jack Thompson (reappoint)                                         expiration date:  June 30, 2014

         Regina Rolstone (reappoint)                                       expiration date:  June 30, 2014

 

         Burton Glen charter School Academy

         Mary Covington (reappoint)                                       expiration date:  June 30, 2014

         Richard Vanderkarr (reappoint)                                  expiration date:  June 30, 2014

        

         Walton Charter School Academy

         Maria Carl (reappoint)                                                 expiration date:  June 30, 2014

         Anthony Colbert (reappoint)                                      expiration date:  June 30, 2014

 

 14.  Northern Michigan University reauthorize (renew) the Burton Glen Charter School Academy contract for a five-year period, July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2016.  A copy of the resolution is
        on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.