FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan

July 18, 2014

A.     Minutes:

 1.     That the minutes of the June 13, 2014 and June 24, 2014 meetings of the Board be approved.

B.     Gifts of Property:

1. Gift to the Department of Music from Ms. Lorrayne Krans, Escanaba, MI, Getzen Eterna series Valve Trombone.  ($1,750 value)

2. Gift to the Continuing Education and Workforce Development department at Northern Michigan University from Eagle Mine, Champion, MI be accepted ($10,330.46 value):

1. Krebs 2 x 2 – 7 Slurry Max Pump
2. RM050 with MMAA Power Frame
3. 18” Belt Cleaner SQC2 – Martin
4. 18” V-Plow – Martin
5. 18” HD Belt Cleaner with Tensioner – Martin
6. Side skirting and Clamps – 12 feet of each

C.     Personnel Actions: 

Appointments:

1. Cantrill, James, Head and Professor, Department of Communication and Performance Studies, a three-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2014.  (Contract Extension)

Emeritus:

2. Mr. Arthur J. Gischia be granted the status of Sr. Associate Vice President for Administration Emeritus effective August 1, 2014.

3. Dr. N. Suzanne Standerford be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Education effective August 1, 2014.

D.     Degrees

1. That the May 2014 final list of graduates be approved.  The lists are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

E.     Special Items: 

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

JKL Bahweting Public School Academy

Brooke Rizzo                                                           expiration date:  June 30, 2017

Ginger Stratton (reappoint)                                     expiration date:  June 30, 2017

Regina Rolstone (reappoint)                                   expiration date:  June 30, 2017

Burton Glen Public School Academy

Rev. Mary Covington (reappoint)                           expiration date:  June 30, 2017

Richard Vanderkarr (reappoint)                              expiration date:  June 30, 2017

Experiencia Preparatory Charter Academy

Brandy Dona                                                            expiration date:  June 30, 2015

Irma Martinez (reappoint)                                      expiration date:  June 30, 2017

Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

Mary Meshigaud                                                     expiration date:  June 30, 2017

Gloria Wandahsega                                                 expiration date:  June 30, 2016

James Wandahsega                                                 expiration date:  June 30, 2016

North Star Academy

Bruce Roberts                                                          expiration date:  June 30, 2015

Ronald DeMarse (reappoint)                                  expiration date:  June 30, 2017

Roger Zappa (reappoint)                                         expiration date:  June 30, 2017

Walton Public School Academy

Maria Carl (reappoint)                                            expiration date:  June 30, 2017

Anthony Colbert (reappoint)                                   expiration date:  June 30, 2017

Francis Reh Academy

Maurice Hopgood                                                    expiration date:  June 30, 2015

George Crockett Academy

George (Bill) Trapp                                                 expiration date:  June 30, 2015

Ryan Heilman                                                          expiration date:  June 30, 2016

2.      The structure of the University be reorganized as follows:

The EEO/AA Specialist/HR Generalist position be renamed as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion / EO Officer / Title IX Coordinator with an effective date of April 6, 2014 with the functional reporting lines as follows:

· Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will report directly to the Vice President for Advancement

· EO Officer / Title IX Coordinator will report directly to the Office of the President