FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan

July 23, 2015

A.     Minutes:

 1.     That the minutes of the June 18, 2015 meeting of the Board be approved.

B.     Personnel Actions: 

Appointments:

1. Aho, Marie A, Acting Director, Counseling and Consultation Services, a 1-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2015.  (New)

2. Compton, Timothy G., Head and Professor, Modern Languages and Literature, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2015.  (Contract Extension)

3. Engelhart, Robert J., Head and Professor, Music Department, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2015.  (Contract Extension)

4. Harrington, Michael P., Interim Department Head, Criminal Justice, a one-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2015.  (Transfer)

5. Lucas, David J., Head and Professor, Physics Department, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2015.  (Contract Extension)

6. McEvoy, Alan, Head and Professor, Sociology/Anthropology Department, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2015.  (Contract Extension)

7. Phillips, Jon D., Head and Professor, Mathematics / Computer Science Department, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2015.  (Contract Extension)

8. Rebers, John E., Head and Professor, Biology Department, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2015.  (Contract Extension)

Emeritus:

9. Dr. Kenneth Janson be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Business, effective August 1, 2015.

10. Dr. Steven Oates be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Education, effective August 1, 2015.

C.     Degrees:

1. The May 2015 final list of graduates and the August 2015 preliminary list of graduates be approved.  The lists are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

D.     Property and Finance:

1. The external auditor contract of Anderson, Tackman & Company, PLC be extended for three years from June 30, 2015 to June 30, 2017.

2. The 2015-16 General Fund Operating Budget be approved.  A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

3. The 2015-2016 Designated Fund Operating Budget be approved.  A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

4. The distance Education fee of $25 per credit hour for all online undergraduate courses be approved.

5. The purchase of a new $280,000 NMR spectrometer, for use by the Chemistry Department, be approved.

6. The resolution of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University authorizing the one-day event liquor licenses:

September 17, 2015	All-Board Forum and Reception	Wahtera Pavilion (Rain site: University Center)	5:00 p.m.
October 4, 2015	Royal Opera and Ballet Cinema Presentation	Jamrich Hall Lobby	7:00 p.m.
November 15, 2015	Royal Opera and Ballet Cinema Presentation	Jamrich Hall Lobby	7:00 p.m.
February 14, 2016	Royal Opera and Ballet Cinema Presentation	Jamrich Hall Lobby	7:00 p.m.
April 10, 2016	Royal Opera and Ballet Cinema Presentation	Jamrich Hall Lobby	7:00 p.m.

7. The following Capital and Long-Term Maintenance Projects with a total cost of $250,000 be approved:

New Science Facility Heat Recovery Coil Replacement	$300,000
Learning Resources Center and West Science Classroom Renovation	$560,000

E.     Special Items:

1. The Board accept the suggested revisions to the NMU Board of Trustees Bylaws.  A copy of the revised Bylaws is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

2. The Board approve the Sexual Misconduct Policy.  A copy of the policy is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

3. The following reorganization be approved:  NMU Concessions under Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports be moved to the Dining Services Department, Finance and Administration Division.

4. That Northern Michigan University approve Francis Reh Academy’s request to add an additional site that will be used for grades seven through twelve.  A copy of the resolution is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

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

East Shore Leadership Academy

Richard Hotchkin                                                    Expiration Date:  June 30, 2016

Experiencia Preparatory Academy

Patricia Edwards                                                      Expiration Date:  June 30, 2016

Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy

Charles Wandahsega                                                Expiration Date:  June 30, 2018