FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan

June 18, 2015

A.     Minutes:

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

B.     Personnel Actions: 

Appointments:

1. Aho, Marie, Head and Acting Director, Counseling and Consultation Services, an 11-month term appointment, effective July 1, 2015.  (Returning)

2. Colwitz, Erin, Assistant Professor, Music Department, a tenure track appointment, effective August 17, 2015.  (New appointment)

3. Gasiewicz, Nanci K., Head and Associate Dean/Director/Associate Professor with tenure in the School of Nursing, a three-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2015.  (Contract extension)

4. Haynes, David S., Professor with tenure in the School of Education, Leadership, and Public Service, effective August 19, 2015.  (Returning)

5. Johnson, Karl E., Assistant Professor, a tenure track appointment, effective August 17, 2015.  (New appointment)

6. Mesloh, Charles T., Interim Dean, College of Health Sciences and Professional Studies, 1-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2015.  (Transfer)

Emeritus:

7. Dr. Candy Bays be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of English, effective August 1, 2015.

8. Dr. Peter Goodrich be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of English, effective August 1, 2015.

9. Professor Ron Johnson be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of English, effective August 1, 2015.

10. Dr. Paul Lehmberg be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of English, effective August 1, 2015.

11. Dr. Russell Magnaghi be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of History, effective August 1, 2015.

12. Dr. Beverly Matherne be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of English, effective August 1, 2015.

13. Dr. Diane Sautter be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of English, effective August 1, 2015.

14. Professor John Smolens be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of English, effective August 1, 2015.

C.     Property and Finance:

1. The Technology, Learning, and Communication (TLC) notebook program modification from a lease agreement to a purchase agreement, be approved, and that the administration be authorized to purchase of a maximum quantity of 2,000 ThinkPad X1Carbon, LTE network ready premium model notebooks, or equivalent models (to include warranty, engineering services software imaging, and shipping costs), and a maximum quantity of 200 MacBook Pro models.

It is the University’s intent that notebooks will be held as University assets for four years and depreciated over that period.  Notebooks can be sold for at least fair market value prior to the four year period to enable the University to meet changes in technology and usage.

2. The Beaumier Alumni Welcome and U.P Heritage Center donor funded project of $1.0 million, be approved.

3. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) policy be approved.  A copy of the policy is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

4. The Student Athletic Fee be increased by $5, which would increase the fee to $240, beginning with the fall 2015 semester.

5. The fee of $10 per semester be charged to Communication and Performance Studies (CAPS) majors for the Mac Lab.  The fee will cover maintenance and replacement of technology in the lab.

6. The fee of $20 per course be charged to students taking HP231 – Mountain Bicycling.  The pass through fee will cover use of the Noquemanon Trail Network during class.

7. The fee of $25 per lab be charged to students taking HL242 – Emergency Health Care Lab.  The fee will cover lab supplies and allow for purchase of new mannequins and casualty simulation materials, as needed.

D.     Special Items:

1. The Northern Michigan University Medical Amnesty Policy dated May 13, 2015, be approved.  A copy of the policy is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

2. The name of the Department of Identity Brand and Marketing be changed to “University Marketing and Communications” (UMC).

3. The negotiated agreement between Northern Michigan University and the American Association of University Professors – Northern Michigan University Chapter covering the period from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020, be approved, and that the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the Board of Trustees.  A copy of the agreement is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.