FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan

May 3, 2013

A.      Minutes:

 1.     That the minutes of the December 14, 2012, meeting of the Board be approved.

B.      Gifts, Grants, Agreements and Contracts:

1. A gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences from Mr. Brent Maynard, Marquette, MI, a 1994 Chevy Corsica ($250 value).

2. A gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences from Ms. Elyssa Sanner, Marquette, MI, a 1997 Ford Taurus ($625 value).

3. A gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences from Allen and Kathy Solka, Ishpeming, MI, 3 sets of snap and go hair rollers, 1 full size
         quilt with matching pillowcase made with designer fabric ($760 value).

4. A gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences from Ms. Laura Jean Miller, Jackson, MI, a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Station Wagon

($825 value).

5. A gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences from Mr. Jerry Schoch, Ontonagon, MI, 30 instruction books by TCP training in new

condition with white binding covers (Welding, Blueprints, Bearing, etc.) ($1,000 value).

6. A gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences from Allen and Kathy Solka, Ishpeming, MI, 2 baby girls baskets-complete with quilts,

clothing, diapers, and various baby necessities, and 1 full size quilt-made with designer Moda fabria, custom machine quilted, with
         matching pillowcase.

7. A gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences from Paul and Teresa Knapp, Jackson, MI, a 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ($1,500 value).

8. A gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences from Mr. Mark Dellangelo, Marquette, MI, a 2001 Volkswagon Jetta GLS

($1,650 value).

9. A gift to the Department of Engineering Technology from TEAMTECH Motorsports Safety, Inc.,Saginaw, MI, a racing harness, 2 arm restraints—black,

2 race drive fire suits, team logo development and silk screen on team wear, team logo stickers, and gas and lodging expenses ($1,901 value).

10. A gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences from George and Dawn Gregory, Marquette, MI, a 1993 Cadillac Four Door
         ($3,000 value).

C.      Personnel Actions: 

Appointments:

1. Aho, Marie, Head & Associate Professor, Counseling and Consultation Services, a term appointment, effective July 1, 2013.  (Renewal)

2. Billman, Jon D., Assistant Professor, English, a tenure earning appointment, effective August 21, 2013.  (New appointment)

3. Cameron-Standerford, Abby, Assistant Professor, School of Education, a tenure track appointment, effective August 21, 2013.  (Term to Tenure Track)

4. Canfield, Brandon, Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department, a tenure track position, effective August 21, 2013.  (New appointment)

5. Carlson, Joshua, Assistant Professor, Psychology Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 21, 2013.  (New appointment)

6. Chen, Chunju, Assistant Provost-Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment, Institutional Research, a Continuing appointment, effective June 3, 2013.
        (New appointment)

7. Froelich, Norma, Assistant Professor, Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, a tenure track appointment effective August 21, 2013. 
        (New appointment)

8. Gautam, Yuba, Assistant Professor, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department, a tenure track appointment, effective August 21, 2013.
        (New appointment)

9. Gomillion, David L., Instructor, Walker L. Cisler College of Business, a tenure track appointment effective August 21, 2013.  (New appointment)

10. Greenberg, Nathaniel, Assistant Professor, English, a tenure track appointment, effective       
        August 21, 2013.  (New appointment)

11. Lang, Paul L., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor with tenure in the Department of Criminal Justice,
        effective August 1, 2012. (Interim to Year-to-Year)

12. Lucas, David J., Head and Professor, Physics Department, a three-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2012.  (Renewal)

13. Medina, Jacqueline J., Assistant Professor, Health, Physical Education and Recreation, a tenure track appointment, effective August 21, 2013.
       (New appointment)

14.   Mesloh, Charles, Head and Professor, Criminal Justice, a three-year term appointment, effective August 1, 2013.  (New appointment)

15.   Paulsen, Mark D., Head and Professor, Department of Chemistry, a three-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2013.  (Renewal)

16.  Warren, Leslie, Dean-Academic Information Services, a Continuing appointment, effective May 13, 2013.  (New appointment)

17.   Ziegler, Susy, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences and Head of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, a Continuing appointment,
       effective February 18, 2013.  (Head to Associate Dean and Head)

Emeritus Status:

 18.  Anderson, Mary Lynn, Professor Emeritus of Nursing, effective June 1, 2013.

 19.   Peterson, Barry C., Professor Emeritus of Mathematics & Computer Science, effective June 1, 2013.

 20.   Hyslop, Thomas A., Professor Emeritus of English, effective June 1, 2013.

 21.   Walch, Darlene, Professor Emeritus of Library Science, effective June 1, 2013.

 22.   Bailey, Judith I., President Emeritus, effective May 1, 2013.

Promotion and Tenure:

 23.   Based upon the recommendation of the President, the Board takes formal action to confer tenure to the following faculty effective August 21, 2013:

         Dr. Tara Foster                                                  Dr. Erich Ottem

         Modern Languages & Literatures                     Biology Department

         Prof. Michael Letts                                           Prof. Melissa Romero

         School of Art & Design                                    School of Nursing

         Prof. April Lindala                                           

         English Department                                         

24.    The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor effective August 21, 2013:

         Prof. Amy Orf

         Modern Languages & Literatures

 25.   The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor effective August 21, 2013:

         Dr. Linda Lawton                                              Prof. Lori Nelson

         Mathematics/Computer Science Department  Clinical Sciences

         Prof. Michael Letts                                           Dr. Erich Ottem

         School of Art &Design                                     Biology Department

         Prof. April Lindala                                            Prof. Melissa Romero

         English Department                                          School of Nursing     

  26.  The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Full Professor effective August 21, 2013:

         Dr. Stephen Burn                                               Dr. Julie Rochester

         English Department                                          HPER Department

         Dr. Julie Higbie                                                 Prof. Michael Rudisill

         School of Nursing                                             Engineering Technology Department

         Dr. Frankie McCormick                                    Dr. Qinghong Zhang

         Chemistry Department                                      Mathematics/Computer Science Department

         Dr. Kia Richmond                                              

         English Department                                           

27.    The following faculty member be promoted to the rank of Full Professor effective July 1, 2013:

         Dr. Mary Freier

         Academic Information Services

 28.   The following faculty member be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor-TAS effective August 21, 2013:

         Ms. Deborah Pearce

         Technology and Occupational Sciences

D.      Degrees

1. Ms. Felicia J. Fields, Global Vice President for Human Resources and Corporate Services at Ford Motor Company, receive an Honorary Degree, Doctor of
   Business at the May 2013 Commencement Ceremony.  Ms. Fields will also be the Commencement Speaker.

2. Dr. Michael J. Roy, Vice President for Finance and Administration Emeritus and former Interim President at Northern Michigan University, receive an
   Honorary Degree, Doctor of Business at the May 2013 Commencement Ceremony.

3. That the final list of the December 2012 graduates be approved.  The list is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

4. The preliminary list of May 2013 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 2013-2014 at a budget level no greater than the 2012-2013 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 2013-2014 at a budget level no greater than the 2012-2013 budget until the new General Fund
  Budget is approved, except for increases required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts.

3. The 2013-2014 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 2013-2014 Student Life Budget be approved.  A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

5. The 2013-2014 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 donation of old furniture being replaced in Spalding Hall with an approximate value of $38,500 to the Marquette County Habitat for Humanity.

7. The lease amendment between the Northern Michigan University and the State of Michigan, State Building Authority for Student Services Center be
  approved.  A copy of the amended lease is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

F.      Special Items: 

   1.   The follow students receive the 2013 Board of Trustees Student Achievement Award:

                   Ms. Cara Crawford

                   Mr. Mitchell Stephenson

                   Ms. Brandon Frazho

                   Ms. Justina Hass

   2.   The School of Education name be changed to the School of Education, Leadership & Public Service effective July 1, 2013.

   3.   The addition of a new Industrial Maintenance Certificate Program effective Fall 2013.

   4.   The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation name be changed to the School of Health, Physical Education & Recreation effective
          July 1, 2013.

   5.   The Department of Clinical Sciences name be changed to the School of Clinical Sciences effective July 1, 2013.

   6.   The Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology be split into two units:  Sociology & Anthropology Department reporting to the College of Arts and Sciences and Social Work reporting to the College of Professional Studies effective July 1, 2013.

   7.   The resolution authorizing the one-day event liquor licenses for:

         May 23, 2013, U.P. Hospice Foundation with Cash Bar, Forest Roberts Theatre  5:30 p.m.

September 21, 2013, NMU Foundation, Pavillion outside of Lee Hall    5:00 p.m.

8. The Academic Calendars for 2014-2015, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.

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

Bahweting Public School Academy

Ginger Stratton               expiration date:  June 30, 2014

James German                expiration date:  June 30, 2015

North Star Academy

Robert Wilson                expiration date:  June 30, 2015

Experiencia Preparatory Academy

Melissa Jimenez             expiration date:  June 20, 2015