FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan
September 21, 2012
A. Minutes:
1. That the minutes of the July 12, 2012 and August 30, 2012 meetings of the Board be approved.
B. Gifts, Grants, Agreements and Contracts:
1. A gift to the Department of Biology from Carl Wozniak, Marquette, MI, large custom fish tank with stand, Refugium fish tank, custom biological filter, 1/3 hp Aqualogic pump, 1/15 hp Dolphin pump, triple pass protein skimmer, bag of marine salt, large saltwater light system with bulbs, refractometer, programmable pump controller, 2 power head pumps, 3 heaters, small pump, large box of filter materials, and miscellaneous chemicals and marine foods.
2. A gift to the Department of Music from Mr. Ken Kilinski, Oak Lawn, IL, Baldwin Grand Piano (serial F132811). ($12,000 value).
3. The grant from the Macomb Intermediate School District, to provide EMATHS (Embracing Mathematics, Assessment, and Technology in High Schools) professional development workshops for secondary mathematics teachers in the amount of $58,400, for the period of July 1, 2012, through September 30, 2012, under the direction of Ms. Debra Homeier.
C. Personnel Actions:
Appointments:
1. Andronis, Paul T., Head and Professor with Tenure in the Department of Psychology, a three-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2012. (Renewal)
2. Bernard, William A., Associate Provost – Student Affairs, Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, a continuing appointment, effective September 24, 2012. (Title change)
3. Kapla, Dale P., Assistant Provost-Undergraduate Programs/Faculty Affairs, Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, a continuing appointment, effective
September 24, 2012. (Transfer from Department Head)
4. Quinn Robert, Head and Associate Professor with Tenure in the Department of Economics, a three-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2012. (Renewal)
5.
Riipi, Linda R., Head and Professor with
tenure in the Department of Clinical Sciences,
a three-year term appointment,
effective July 1, 2012. (Renewal)
6. Wallace, Harvey A., Interim Dean, College of Professional Studies, a one-year term, effective July 1, 2012. (Renewal)
7. The following list of staff appointments:
|
Anderson |
Brian |
L. |
7/9/12 |
Buildings & Grounds Attendant |
Plant Operations |
|
Baker |
Cynthia |
A. |
3/13/12 |
Food Service Worker I |
Dining Services |
|
Bickler |
Brenda |
A. |
10/6/11 |
Senior Clerk III |
Admissions |
|
Brundage |
Herbert |
N. |
7/11/12 |
Maintenance Operations Suprvsr |
Housing & Residence Life |
|
Burri |
Adam |
J. |
6/14/12 |
Staff Nurse |
Health Center |
|
Coniglio |
Joseph |
D. |
3/19/12 |
Assistant Football Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Rec. Sports |
|
Conrad |
Kimberly |
R. |
7/15/12 |
Resident Director |
Housing & Residence Life |
|
Dagenais |
Joseph |
G. |
5/4/12 |
Buildings & Grounds Attendant |
Plant Operations |
|
DeMattia |
Debra |
L. |
4/2/12 |
Senior Secretary |
NMU Foundation |
|
Demboski |
Kristin |
M. |
1/30/12 |
Certified Pharmacy Technician |
Health Center |
|
Donckers |
Thomas |
J. |
3/12/12 |
Buildings & Grounds Attendant |
Facilities Operations |
|
Dupler |
Marina |
A. |
5/29/12 |
Asst Dir-Alumni Operations |
Alumni Relations |
|
Eagle |
John |
A. |
1/9/12 |
Food Service Worker II |
Dining Services – Marketplace |
|
Franich |
Erica |
L. |
8/29/12 |
Director-Grants & Contracts |
Graduate Education & Research |
|
Grambau |
Nathan |
M. |
8/6/12 |
IT Support Specialist |
Art and Design, School of |
|
Gregorich |
Rena |
Ann Margaret |
4/30/12 |
Secretary |
Multicultural Education & Resource Center |
|
Griffin |
Aaron |
G. |
8/16/12 |
Security Police Officer |
Public Safety and Police Services |
|
Groesch |
James |
N. |
11/28/11 |
Operations Specialist |
Printing and Mail Service |
|
Gustafson |
Luke |
P. |
4/17/12 |
Buildings & Grounds Attendant |
University Center |
|
Hares |
Kaitlin |
J. |
4/9/12 |
Senior Secretary |
Graduate Education & Research |
|
Hill |
Andrew |
G. |
2/6/12 |
Asst Director-Annual Giving |
NMU Foundation |
|
Hill |
Cory |
D. |
3/26/12 |
Buildings & Grounds Attendant |
Plant Operations |
|
Knight |
Marcus |
L. |
3/1/12 |
Assistant Football Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics and Rec Sports |
|
Kobler |
Cassandra |
K. |
1/3/12 |
Resident Director |
Housing & Residence Life |
|
Kurgonaite |
Inga |
|
8/3/12 |
Asst Women's Volleyball Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics and Rec Sports |
|
Lannon |
Kyle |
M. |
7/15/12 |
Resident Director |
Housing & Residence Life |
|
Larmour |
Kelly |
A. |
6/18/12 |
Principal Secretary |
First Year Programs |
|
Latvala |
Judith |
K. |
9/6/11 |
Senior Clerk |
NMU Foundation |
|
Long |
Lauren |
E. |
8/22/12 |
Coord-Academic Support Srvcs |
First Year Programs |
|
Lucas |
Kerry |
J. |
6/11/12 |
Senior Clerk |
NMU Foundation |
|
Lynch |
Daniel |
R. |
1/22/12 |
Food Service Worker II |
Dining Services - Marketplace |
|
Macauley |
Emma |
E. |
8/16/12 |
Admissions Counselor |
Admissions |
|
Manukyan |
Aghasi |
|
10/11/11 |
Ast Greco-Roman Wrstlng Coach |
US Olympic Education Center |
|
Mattson |
Michael |
J. |
4/9/12 |
Buildings & Grounds Attendant |
Housing & Residence Life |
|
McClelland |
James |
L. |
1/12/12 |
Senior Electrician |
Plant Operations |
|
McCullough |
Megan |
M. |
8/27/12 |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Intercollegiate Athletics and Rec Sports |
|
Nelson |
Brett |
S. |
4/2/12 |
Buildings & Grounds Attendant |
Housing & Residence Life |
|
Newberry |
Brian |
S. |
3/1/12 |
Ast Football Coach/Defnsv Crd |
Intercollegiate Athletics and Rec Sports |
|
Niemi |
Megan |
R. |
7/15/12 |
Resident Director |
Housing & Residence Life |
|
Norwood |
Kunta |
|
6/4/12 |
Asst Men's Basketball Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics and Rec Sports |
|
Paris |
Marion |
G. |
7/16/12 |
Administrative Specialist |
Controllers Office |
|
Pickett |
Heather |
L. |
5/1/12 |
Director-McNair Scholars Prgrm |
Graduate Education and Research |
|
Qualls |
Robert |
E. |
1/5/12 |
Food Service Worker I |
Dining Services - Marketplace |
|
Smith |
Rhian |
E. |
8/12/12 |
Resident Director |
Housing & Residence Life |
|
Smith |
Ryan |
M. |
1/5/12 |
Food Service Worker II |
Dining Services - Marketplace |
|
Sproull |
Michele |
L. |
4/2/12 |
Buildings & Grounds Attendant |
Plant Operations |
|
Sprouse |
Melissa |
A. |
4/2/12 |
Senior Secretary |
Career Services |
|
Swanson |
Jason |
F. |
5/8/12 |
Security Police Officer |
Public Safety & Police Services |
|
Tillotson |
Georgia |
M. |
8/13/12 |
Secretary |
Physics |
|
Torreano |
Mary |
C. |
8/13/12 |
Staff Nurse |
Health Center |
|
Wilber |
Michele |
A. |
4/2/12 |
Senior Secretary |
Financial Aid |
D. Property and Finance
1. The 2012-2013 Designated Fund Operating Budget be approved. A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
2. The 2012-2013 General Fund Operating Budget be approved. A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
3. The purchase of a 5.74 acre tower site owned by the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources located in the Northeast ¼ of the
Southwest ¼ of Section 9, Township 48 North,
Range 26 West, Negaunee Township, Marquette County, Michigan 49866, at a cost
not to exceed $20,000.
4. The Financial Report for
Northern Michigan University for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, and all
related transactions be approved. The audit of
these statements was conducted
by Rehmann
Robson, Certified Public Accountants. The statements were reviewed and
approved by the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees. A copy of the
Financial Report is
on file with the Secretary of
the Board of Trustees.
E. Special Items
1. That the following Board of Trustees meeting schedule for calendar year 2013 be approved:
Thursday-Friday, February 14-15, 2013
Tentative (Retreat – May be held offsite)
Thursday-Friday, May 2-3, 2013
(Commencement Saturday, May 4)
Thursday-Friday, July 11-12, 2013
Thursday-Friday, September 26-27, 2013
Thursday-Friday, December 12-13, 2013
(Commencement Saturday, December 14)
2. A resolution to issue a charter to Experiencia Preparatory Academy to be opened in the fall of
2013.
This recommendation was approved by the
Academic Affairs Committee on July 11, 2012.
3. The new academic building continue to retain the John X. Jamrich Hall name.
4. The Jacobetti Center be renamed the Jacobetti Complex effective October 1, 2012.
5. The following individuals be appointed as board members for the following Public School Academies:
Experiencia Preparatory Academy
Richard Aginian expiration date: June 30, 2014
Norman Bent expiration date: June 30, 2015
Heather Gardner expiration date: June 30, 2015
Norma Hernandez expiration date: June 30, 2016
Julianne Polgar expiration date: June 30, 2016
North Star Academy
Lorana Jinkerson expiration date: June 30, 2014
6. The negotiated agreement between Northern
Michigan University and the American Association of University
Professors-Northern Michigan University Chapter covering the period from
July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015 be
approved pending ratification by the AAUP membership on September 17, 2012, and
that Dr. Paul Lang, Provost and Vice President of Academic
Affairs, be authorized to sign the
contract on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
7. The following restructuring within the Academic Affairs Division be approved effective September 24, 2012:
Admissions Office and Financial Aid Office will directly report to the Office of the President with functional supervision provided by the Provost and Vice
President for Academic Affairs
8. The revisions to the ASNMU Constitution be approved. A copy of the Constitution is on file
with the
Secretary of the Board.
Rationale: The All Student Judiciary (ASJ) will be renamed “Student Conduct Board.” The Student conduct Board will be responsible for handling student disciplinary hearings only. The Student Conduct Board will not be part of ASNMU, therefore, the ASJ will be changed to ASNMU Judiciary to make the distinction clear to all student and university members.
Article IV - Judicial Branch
1. All Student ASNMU Judiciary
The judicial POWER responsibility of the Associated Students of Northern Michigan University
shall be vested in the All Student Judiciary ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY or other comparable student judiciary.
2. MEMBERSHIP AND Eligibility
Selection, eligibility
requirements, and term of office of the Judicial Branch shall be in accordance
with provisions of the Student Code.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF THE ASNMU JUDICIARY SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ASNMU CONSTITUTION AND SUBSEQUENT BYLAWS.
THE ASNMU JUDICIARY SHALL CONSIST OF FIVE MEMBERS. EACH MEMBER WILL BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF ASNMU, FOLLOWED BY APPROVAL OF THREE-FOURTHS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. JUDICIARY MEMBERS’ TERMS ARE UP TWO ACADEMIC YEARS.
THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASNMU JUDICIARY SHALL PICK A CHAIR DURING THE FIRST OFFICIAL SESSION OF THE ASNMU JUDICIARY IN THE FALL SEMESTER.
3. Powers VACANCIES
The Judicial Branch shall have
final jurisdiction in the following areas:
A. Questions of the
constitutionality of decisions of the Associated Students of Northern Michigan
University.
B. The constitutionality of any
action taken by the Associated Students of Northern Michigan University and its
committees.
C. Questions concerning the
qualifications of any member of the Associated Students of Northern Michigan
University.
D. Interpretations of the
Constitution of the Associated Students of Northern Michigan University.
E. Appeals of complaints lodged
with the Associated Students of Northern Michigan University Elections
Committee concerning election and referendum procedures.
F. The
All Student Judiciary is responsible to swear in all members of the Associated
Students of Northern Michigan University.
SECTION 3. VACANCIES
A VACANCY SHALL OCCUR WHEN A JUSTICE INFORMS THE CHAIR OF THE ASNMU JUDICIARY AND THE PRESIDENT OF ASNMU IN WRITING OF HIS/HER RESIGNATIONS OR IS REMOVED FROM OFFICE. VACANCIES SHALL BE FILLED BY PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT AND APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ASNMU.
SECTION 4. RULES AND PROCEDURES
A. QUORUM
A QUORUM CONSISTING OF A MAJORITY OF THE ASNMU JUDICIARY MEMBERS SHALL BE NECESSARY TO CONDUCT ALL FORMAL BUSINESS. VACANT POSITIONS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED A PART OF THE TOTAL VOTING MEMBERSHIP FOR PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING A QUORUM AND OTHER VOTING REQUIREMENTS.
B. MEETINGS
THE CHAIR SHALL CALL SESSIONS OF THE JUDICIARY IF HE/SHE DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE TO THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ASNMU JUDICIARY.
MEETINGS SHALL GRANT NO LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES FOR BOTH THE PLAINTIFF AND THE DEFENSE TO PRESENT THEIR CASES.
C. VOTING AND OPINIONS
EACH JUDICIARY MEMBER SHALL HAVE ONE VOTE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CHAIR. THE CHAIR SHALL VOTE ONLY TO MAKE OR BREAK A TIE.
THE CHAIR SHALL PROVIDE A WRITTEN OPINION OF THE JUDICIARY. THESE OPINIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED PUBLIC AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
SECTION 5. POWERS
THE ASNMU JUDICIARY SHALL HAVE FINAL JURISDICTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
A. THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF ANY ACTION TAKEN BY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY AND ITS COMMITTEES.
B. QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF ANY MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY.
C. INTERPRETATIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY.
D. APPEALS OF COMPLAINTS LODGED WITH THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY ELECTIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUM.
E. THE ASNMU JUDICIARY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO SWEAR IN ALL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY.
Additional articles where All Student Judiciary is changed to ASNMU Judiciary.
Article III, §1 (E)-All Student Judiciary should be changed to ASNMU Judiciary
Article III, §3 (A)-All Student Judiciary should be changed to ASNMU Judiciary
Article III, §3 (B)-All Student Judiciary should be changed to ASNMU Judiciary
Article III, §3 (C)-All Student Judiciary should be changed to ASNMU Judiciary
Article III, §3 (D)-All Student Judiciary should be changed to ASNMU Judiciary