FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan
May 1, 2015
A. Minutes:
1. That the minutes of the December 12, 2014 and February 10, 2015 meeting of the Board be approved.
B. Gifts of Property:
1. Gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences (NMU Contractors Club and Culinary Students of NMU Club) from Allen and Kathy Solka, Ishpeming, MI, Full Size Custom Quilt with Matching Pillowcase, Toddler Custom Quilts (2 each), and Baby Custom Quilt. ($770 value)
2. Gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences (Food Service and Hospitality Management Programs) from Ms. Debbie Koenig, Ishpeming, MI, Silver Chafing Set, Silver Bowl, and Silver Gravy Boat. ($1,100 value)
3. Gift to the School of Art & Design (DeVos Art Museum) from Mr. Tom Ferguson, Atlanta, GA, Oil on Canvas Painting, “Oscar Das Kleinkind,” 1984. ($1,000 value)
C. Personnel Actions:
Appointments:
1. Byrnes, Paul E., Instructor, W. L. Cisler College of Business, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2015.
2. Domina, Lynn, Department Head and Professor, English Department, with tenure in the Department of English, effective July 15, 2015. (New appointment)
3. Eslinger, Robert A., Associate Vice President for Innovation, Economic Development, and Community Engagement, reporting to the Vice President for Extended Learning and Community Engagement, effective March 1, 2015. (Promotion)
4. Killelea, Patricia, Assistant Professor, English Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2015. (New appointment)
5. Marquardson, James, Instructor, W. L. Cisler College of Business, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2015. (change in start date)
6. May, Rachel S., Assistant Professor, English Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2015. (New appointment)
7. Mittlefehldt, Sarah, Assistant Professor, Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2015.
8. Robinson, Monica, Assistant Professor, English Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2015.
9. Rowe, Keneika, Assistant Professor-TAS, Technical and Occupational Sciences, a continuing-earning appointment, effective August 17, 2015. (New appointment)
10. Van Grinsven, Matthew J., Assistant Professor, Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2015. (New appointment)
Emeritus:
11. Professor Michael Cinelli be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Art & Design, effective June 1, 2015.
12. Dr. Samuel P. Graci be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Accounting & Finance, effective June 1, 2015.
13. Dr. Paul L. Lang be granted, posthumously, the status of Provost and Vice President Emeritus for Academic Affairs and Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice, effective June 1, 2015.
14. Dr. Larry Pagel be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Business, effective June 1, 2015.
15. Dr. Bruce Sherony be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Business, effective June 1, 2015.
16. Dr. Carol Strauss be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Languages, effective June 1, 2015.
17. Dr. Jailan Zalmai be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, effective June 1, 2015.
Promotion and Tenure:
18. Based upon the recommendation of the President, the Board takes formal action to confer tenure to the following faculty effective August 19, 2015:
Dr. Antony Aumann Philosophy |
Dr. Martin Reinhardt Native American Studies |
Dr. Scott Demel Sociology and Anthropology |
Dr. Jessica Thompson CAPS |
Dr. Hugo Eyzaguirre Economics |
Dr. Mounia Ziat Psychology |
19. Based upon the recommendation of the President, the Board takes formal action to confer tenure to the following faculty effective July 1, 2015:
Professor Douglas Black Academic Information Services |
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20. The following faculty members be promoted to rank of Associate Professor effective August 19, 2015:
Dr. Antony Aumann Philosophy |
Professor Catherine Greer-Cole Counseling and Consultation Services |
Dr. Kristi Burdick Nursing |
Dr. Gary McDonnell Economics |
Dr. Scott Demel Sociology and Anthropology |
Dr. Cale Polkinghorne Engineering Technology |
Dr. Hugo Eyzaguirre Economics |
Dr. Martin Reinhardt Native American Studies |
Professor Mary Franczek Nursing |
Dr. Jessica Thompson CAPS |
21. The following faculty member be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor effective July 1 2015:
Professor Douglas Black Academic Information Services |
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22. The following faculty member be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor effective August 19, 2015:
Dr. Brian Myers Health Sciences and Professional Studies |
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23. The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor-TAS effective August 19, 2015:
Professor Nicholas Griewahn Technology and Occupational Studies |
Professor Keith Norton Technology and Occupational Studies |
24. The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Professor effective August 19, 2015:
Dr. Michael Joy Modern Languages and Literatures |
Dr. David Wood English |
Dr. Carol Steinhaus College of Business |
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25. The following faculty member be promoted to the rank of Professor effective July 1, 2015:
Professor Krista Clumpner Academic Information Services |
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D. Degrees
1. That Dr. Barry West, Chief Information Officer and Chief Privacy Officer for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Washington, DC, receive an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Business, at the May 2015 Commencement Ceremony. Dr. West will also be the Commencement Speaker.
2. That the December 2014 final list of graduates be approved. The list is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
3.
That the May 2015 preliminary list of graduates be approved. A copy of
the list is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
E. Property and Finance:
1. That University operations be authorized to continue in 2015-2016 at a budget level no greater than the 2014-2015 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 2015-2016 at a
budget level no greater than the 2014-2015 budget until the new General Fund
Budget is approved, except for increases required by existing or newly
negotiated union contracts.
3.
The 2015-2016 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 2015-2016 Student Life Budget be approved. A copy of the budget is
on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
5. The 2015-2016 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 State of Michigan, Federal Surplus Assistance Program be approved. A copy is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
7. The revised Residency for Tuition Purposes Policy be approved. A copy of the policy is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
8. The following Capital and Long-Term Maintenance Projects with a total cost over $250,000 be approved:
Fire Alarm/Mass Notification System Replacement – Phase II |
$850,000 |
Jacobetti Complex Circle Drive and Parking Lot |
$440,000 |
9. The resolution of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University authorizing the one-day event liquor licenses as follows:
July 24, 2015 |
Marquette Senior High School Class of 1965 Reunion |
Hedgcock |
5:00 p.m. |
September 19, 2015 |
Homecoming Community Tailgate |
Dome Grounds |
12:00 p.m. |
F. Special Items:
1. That the addition of a new Manufacturing Production Technician Diploma program be approved, effective June 2015.
2. That the addition of a new Paralegal Certificate program be approved, effective Fall 2015.
3. That the deletion of the following programs be approved, effective Fall 2015:
4. That the Division of Extended Learning be renamed the “Division of Extended Learning and Community Engagement.”
5. Northern Michigan University authorize a one-year contract extension to Experiencia Preparatory Academy commencing July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
6. Northern Michigan University reauthorize (renew) the Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy contract for five years commencing July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020.
7. Northern Michigan University reauthorize (renew) the JKL Bahweting Anishnabe Public School Academy contract for five years commencing July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020.
8. The following individuals be appointed as board members for the following Public School Academies:
Bahweting Public School Academy |
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James German (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2018 |
Nicholas VanAlstine (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2018 |
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Burton Glenn Charter School Academy |
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Arthur Bone (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2018 |
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East Shore Leadership Academy |
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Sharla Conlan |
Expiration date: June 30, 2018 |
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Experiencia Preparatory Academy |
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Lillian Roa (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2018 |
Brandy Dona (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2018 |
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Francis Reh Public School Academy |
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Darlene Johnson |
Expiration date: June 30, 2018 |
Patrick Cushman (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2018 |
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George Crockett Academy |
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Tondra Worthy |
Expiration date: June 30, 2018 |
George Trapp (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2018 |
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North Star Academy |
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Roger Zappa (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2016 |
Lorana Jinkerson (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2017 |
Robert Kinney (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2017 |
Bruce Roberts (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2018 |
Curtis Hewitt |
Expiration date: June 30, 2016 |
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South Pointe Scholars Academy |
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Rodney Grover (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2018 |
Gary Smolinski (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2017 |
Juanita Bell (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2018 |
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Walton Charter Academy |
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Tamika Morrow |
Expiration date: June 30, 2016 |
Greg Stevenson (reappoint) |
Expiration date: June 30, 2018 |
9. That the revision to the Student Handbook, Sections 2.4.4 through 2.5.4 regarding Conduct Board Hearing Procedures and Structure of the conduct Board be implemented immediately:
2.4.4 Conduct Board Hearing Procedures
.03 If the accused student denies the truth or accuracy of any part of the Specification of Charges, or stands mute, the hearing shall proceed in the following manner:
• The complainant or support person (see 2.4.5.09) and witnesses who
support the complaint shall be called individually to share information with,
and shall then be questioned by, the conduct board.
• The accused student or support person shall present his/her response
by sharing information with the conduct board, answering questions from the conduct
board, and then calling identifying witnesses, if any, capable of sharing
information related to the incident on the accused student’s behalf. These
witnesses may also be questioned by the conduct board.
• The accused student or his/her support person and witnesses for the
accused student shall have the right to question the complainant and the
complainant’s witnesses and to examine information presented in connection with
the incident. The complainant or his/her support
person and witnesses shall have the right to question the accused
student and the accused student’s witnesses and to examine information
presented in connection with the incident. All questions are shall be directed
to the chairperson for the hearing. All questions must be relevant to the case
being decided, and relevancy shall be decided by the chairperson or adviser of
the conduct board.
• Summary statements are permissible at the close of all questioning by all of the involved parties except support persons and attorneys and shall be directed to the conduct board. Any further questions from the conduct board shall then be asked.
• After the fact-finding
portion of the hearing is concluded, the conduct board shall go into closed
session with only the adviser(s) present.
2.4.5 Rules of Procedure in the Conduct Process
.04 A member of the Dean of
Students’ staff shall be present at conduct board hearings as a procedural
adviser and chairperson of the hearing. The adviser chair shall
not participate in the fact-finding portion of the
hearing except to ensure that established procedures are followed
and to shall rule
on the relevancy of any line of questioning. The chair
shall be allowed to ask questions of all participants throughout the hearing. If
the Specification of Charges is affirmed by the conduct board, the adviser chair may
contribute pertinent information in the sanction assessment stage. Pertinent
information may include past violations of the Student Code, if any, and
academic progress. The adviser chair may also be interviewed by the conduct board if
there is any particular knowledge to be given that may assist the conduct board
in assessing a sanction or selecting a special condition. After the decisions
of the conduct board have been made, the Dean of Students Office will maintain
records and be responsible for all communication pertaining to the case.
.09 The accused student and
complainant shall be entitled to be accompanied by a support person of his/her
choice; a support person shall be a member of the faculty, staff, or student
body of the University. A support person shall not be a licensed or a practicing
attorney. A support person is not permitted to speak on
behalf of the complainant/accused unless otherwise directed to do so by the
chair. The support person must be someone who is not identified as a witness
who will provide testimony in the case. A support person shall be allowed to ask questions for and to
speak for the person(s) represented; however, t
The conduct administrator or members of the conduct board may question the accused student and complainant directly, and the accused student and complainant shall answer directly to the conduct administrator or conduct board. If more than one student is charged in connection with the same situation or occurrence, then a support person for one such student cannot be another student who is charged. In addition, anyone acting as a witness in a case may not act as a support person for another in the same case.
.13 When a student is accused of
violating the Student Code, and criminal charges are pending against the
student, an attorney may be present at the student’s expense. In cases involving dating violence, domestic violence, sexual
assault, sexual harassment, and stalking an attorney may be present regardless
of whether criminal charges are pending. When this is the In such cases, the role
of the attorney is limited and passive. He/she cannot actively participate in
the hearing or ask questions. His/her role is to advise the student regarding
self-incrimination and to observe the proceedings. All communication regarding
the student conduct process will be directed to the student.
2.5 Structure of the Conduct Board
2.5.1 Membership
.01 Student: A pool of up to 20 student members of the conduct board may be comprised of both undergraduate and graduate students. The membership shall include representation from on-campus and off-campus residents.
• Student members shall be selected through an interview process in which current members of the conduct board and the adviser participate.
• Student members shall be appointed.
• Student members shall have attained at least twelve hours of academic credit at the time of their appointment and must maintain at least a cumulative GPA of 2.00 and be free of any active sanctions imposed through the University’s student conduct process.
• Appointed student members must maintain sufficient attendance and satisfactory performance at trainings and hearings.
• Members may be removed at the discretion of the adviser of the conduct board for not meeting eligibility requirements.
.02 Faculty: A pool of up
to six members of the faculty will be nominated appointed
by the Provost, and reviewed and approved by the Dean
of Students Office. Members may not be licensed attorneys. Members
shall serve for a period of three years provided they retain eligibility. Faculty members may be recalled only following impeachment
proceedings carried out by the organization which appointed them, the AAUP,
where good cause for removal is determined by resolution of the AAUP. Faculty members may be terminated by the Provost for poor attendance
or performance at hearings.
.03 Staff: A pool of up to
six members of the administration, including Department
Heads, appointed by the Associate Provost
Vice President for Student Services &
Enrollment, after being reviewed and approved by the Dean
of Students Office. Members may not be licensed attorneys.
Administrative staff members may be terminated by the Associate Provost Vice
President for Student Services & Enrollment for poor attendance or
performance at hearings.
.04 Adviser:
The Dean of Students shall appoint a member of the Dean of Students Office who
shall advise the conduct board in carrying out its responsibilities.
2.5.3 Chairpersons:
The Dean of Students shall appoint a member of the Dean
of Students Office who shall serve as chairperson of the conduct board
hearing. At the beginning of the academic year, the adviser for the conduct
board shall select from among its members three co-chairpersons. These three
people shall alternate as chair throughout the year, but may be called upon to
serve as chair as needed. Chairpersons shall have a voice but no vote. vote only in the case of a tie.
The Chairperson of the conduct board shall have the authority to direct the
hearing, call recesses, postpone hearings, take appropriate steps to maintain
order at hearings, decide questions on the relevancy of evidence or
information, recall witnesses or call such further witnesses as would seem
able to aid in the resolution of matters relevant to the hearing, monitor the
presentation of questions to witnesses by members of the conduct board, and
decide who is permitted to attend the hearing. The
chair shall be allowed to ask questions of all participants throughout the
hearing.
2.5.4 Jurisdiction: Conduct boards consisting of all student members may hear cases involving University regulations except those which may result in suspension or expulsion. Conduct boards consisting of all students may impose only the following sanctions: warning probation, disciplinary probation, special conditions, guardian notification for alcohol and other drugs, and loss of privileges. Conduct boards consisting of students, faculty and staff may hear cases involving most University regulations including those which may result in suspension or expulsion. Conduct Boards consisting of students, faculty, and staff may impose any of the sanctions defined in Section 2.7.1 of this document. The Sexual Offense Conduct Board will hear cases involving dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and stalking. The Sexual Offense Conduct Board will be made up of students, faculty and staff, chosen and specifically trained from current conduct board members and may impose any of the sanctions defined in Section 2.7.1 of this document. All conduct boards consisting of students, faculty and staff will have at least one representative from each group present at each hearing.