FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan

September 18, 2015

A.     Minutes:

 1.     That the minutes of the July 23, 2015 meeting of the Board be approved.

B.     Gifts of Property

1. Gift to the School of Art and Design (DeVos Art Museum) from Karol Lautner Peterson, Marquette, MI, 45 Frank Lloyd Wright Lithographs (Wasmuth Portfolio).  ($4,750 value)

2. Gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences (Hospitality Management Main Event Prizes) from John and Jenny Centko, Marquette, MI, two (2) 3-hour Superior Sunset Cruise for four including food and appetizers.  ($500 value)

C.     Personnel Actions: 

Appointments:

1. Cherry, Brian, Professor, Political Science Department, a permanent tenure appointment, effective January 1, 2016.  (Transfer from Assistant Provost)

2. Gasiewicz, Nanci K., Associate Dean – Nursing Education, Director – School of Nursing, Associate Professor with tenure in the School of Nursing, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2015.  (Contract Extension)

3. Joseph, Sam M., Instructor, W. L. Cisler College of Business, a tenure track appointment, effective August 19, 2015.  (New)

4. Lubig, Joseph M., Associate Dean/Director – School of Education, Leadership, and Public Service, Professor with tenure in the School of Education, Leadership, and Public Service, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2015.  (Contract Extension)

5. Quinn, Robert, Head and Associate Professor, Economics Department, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2015.  (Contract Extension)

6. The following list of staff appointments:

Bastian	Robert	J.	08/10/2015	Assistant Men's/Women's Golf Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports
Beard	Ryan	D.	03/10/2015	Assistant Football Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports
Briscoe	Henry		03/16/2015	Head Coach - Strength and Conditioning	Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports
Elder	Derrick	James	07/20/2015	Assistant Football Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports
MacDowell	Shane	R.	08/01/2015	Assistant Ski Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports
Meyer	Amanda	L.	04/07/2015	Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports
Pease	Lucas	C.	12/01/2014	Assistant Cross Country Running/Track and Field Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports
Williams	Matthew	C.	01/12/2015	Assistant Men's/Women's Swimming/Diving Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports
VandenAvond	Steven	P.	04/06/2015	Vice President for Extended Learning and Community Engagement	Office of the President
Diedrich	Nicholas	S.	08/18/2015	Police Officer	Public Safety and Police Services
Ferrari	Tyson	Michael	02/25/2015	Security Police Officer	Public Safety and Police Services
Schwandt	Elizabeth	A.	08/10/2015	Security Police Officer	Public Safety and Police Services
Tyni	Casey	R.	10/31/2014	Steam Plant Operator/Cont. Tech	Plant Operations
Gregorich	John	A.	05/13/2015	Trades Specialist II	Plant Operations
Keskey	Patrice	M.	12/08/2014	Buildings and Grounds Attendant	Plant Operations
Lang	Colby	M.	10/20/2014	Trades Specialist I	Public Safety and Police Services
Mahoney	Devin	L.	02/16/2015	Food Service Worker II	Dining Services - University Center
Moody	Steven	D.	05/12/2015	Buildings and Grounds Attendant	Dining Services - Marketplace
Squires	Allen	M.	09/15/2014	Buildings and Grounds Attendant	Plant Operations
Sullivan	James	M.	06/21/2015	Buildings and Grounds Attendant	Auxiliary Services
Winterbottom	Leslie	A.	09/22/2014	Food Service Worker II	Dining Services - University Center
Wnuk	Julie	L.	08/23/2015	Food Service Worker I	Dining Services - Marketplace
Donohue	Jeremy	S.	07/20/2015	HelpDesk Consultant	AIS/Computing HelpDesk
Ackland	Lisa	M.	02/09/2015	Senior Secretary	Charter Schools
Goudreau	Jamie		01/05/2015	Senior Secretary	Nursing
Gravedoni	Lori	A.	01/28/2015	Vendor Payment Account Representative	Vendor Payables
Hardenbergh	Cathy	A.	10/29/2014	Senior Secretary	Housing and Residence Life
Harmon	Martha	J.	03/02/2015	Senior Secretary	Alumni Relations
Haukkala	Lindsay	L.	05/26/2015	Senior Secretary	Graduate Education and Research
King	Kristen	L.	01/06/2015	Secretary	Continuing Education/Workforce Development
Klein	Nicole	A.	12/17/2014	Secretary	School of Health/Human Performance
Paquet	Rose	M.	04/20/2015	Senior Secretary	Registrar
Parent	Ann	M.	11/13/2014	Principal Secretary	Center for Student Enrichment
Rautio	Lisa	M.	01/05/2015	Senior Clerk	Registrar
Taylor	Janelle	N.	02/16/2015	Senior Account Clerk	Bookstore
Bice	Gary	L.	11/06/2014	Director - Housing and Residence Life	Housing and Residence Life
Dobias	Jennifer	M.	08/17/2015	Sports Information Director	Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports
Forester	Michael	T.	10/28/2014	Art Director/Graphic Designer	University Marketing and Communications
Kirkpatrick	Christopher	J.	05/18/2015	Staff Physician	Health Center
LaPointe	Betty		12/01/2014	Director - Charter Schools Curriculum Assessment/Quality Control	Charter Schools
Bauers	Jonathan	P.	08/14/2015	Assistant Athletic Trainer	Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports
Chapman	Michael	E.	08/17/2015	Assistant Director - Athletics/Compliance	Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports
Danik	Christopher	M.	12/11/2014	Web Developer	University Marketing and Communications
Gerns	Justine	D.	07/12/2015	Resident Director	Housing and Residence Life
Kivioja	Renee	N.	08/10/2015	Program Coordinator/STEM Ed Consultant	Seaborg Center
Lanctot	Emily	M.	05/01/2015	Collections/Outreach Curator	School of Art and Design
LeClair	Joshua	J.	12/17/2014	University Photographer	University Marketing and Communications
Potes	Kelsey	Marie	12/16/2014	Marketing Coordinator - Academic Initiatives	University Marketing and Communications
Sampson	Elizabeth	V.	07/12/2015	Resident Director	Housing and Residence Life
Sirois	Linda	A.	01/05/2015	Coordinator - Academic Support Services	Student Support Services
Smith	Christopher	C.	08/10/2015	Intramural Sports/Outdoor Recreation Manager	Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports
Sved	Robert	F.	08/17/2015	Laboratory Supervisor	Chemistry
Torreano	Casey	Lee	03/15/2015	PC Technician	Information Technology/Technical Services
Touchinski	Carole	Louise	01/05/2015	Program Manager	School of Health/Human Performance
Wiegand	David	J.	03/02/2015	Maintenance Operations Supervisor	Housing and Residence Life

D.     Property and Finance:

1. Northern Michigan University’s Facilities Five-Year Master Plan, as required by the Department of Management and Budget, and the 2016-2017 Capital Outlay Project Request, be approved. A copy of the plan and the project request is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

2. The following Capital and Long-Term Maintenance Project with a total cost over $250,000 be approved:

University Center cooling Tower Replacement          $285,000

3. The Fiscal Year 2016 Long-Term Maintenance Project List be approved.  A copy is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

E.     Special Items:

1. The English Language Institute (ELI) and International Outreach/Recruitment be reassigned to the Extended Learning and Community Engagement Division.

2. The addition of a new Native American Studies baccalaureate program effective Fall 2016.

3. The following individual be appointed as a charter school board member:

Bahweting Public School Academy

Michael McKerchie                                                  Expiration Date:  June 30, 2018

4. The negotiated agreement between Northern Michigan University and the Administrative/Professional Union, UAW Local 2178, covering October 1, 2015 – September 30, 2018.  A copy of the agreement is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

5. The Counseling Center operations be reorganized under the management and supervision of Dr. David Luoma, Northern Michigan University Vielmetti Health Center.