FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan

April 29, 2016

A. Minutes:

1. That the minutes of the February 18, 2016 and April 6, 2016 meetings of the Board be approved.

B. Personnel Actions:

Appointments:

1. Daar, Jacob, Instructor, Psychology Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 15, 2016. (New appointment)

2. Donovan, David W., Department Head and Professor, Physics Department, a 1-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2016. (Transfer)

3. Eslinger, Robert A., Interim Dean, College of Technology and Occupational Studies, a term appointment, effective April 18, 2016 – June 30, 2018. (Additional assignment)

4. Mesloh, Charles T., Interim Dean, College of Health Sciences and Professional Studies, a one-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2016. (Contract extension)

5. Ngafeeson Madison, Assistant Professor, W. L. Cisler College of Business, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2016. (Transfer from term)

6. Wuorinen, Elizabeth C., Department Head and Professor, School of Health and Human Performance, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2016. (New appointment)

Promotion and Tenure:

7. Based upon the recommendation of the President, the Board takes formal action to confer tenure to the following faculty effective August 17, 2016:

Dr. Catherine Bammert

Clinical Sciences

Dr. Kurt Galbreath

Biology

Dr. Amy Barnsley

Mathematics and Computer Science

Dr. Linda Lawton

Mathematics and Computer Science

Dr. Robert Belton

Biology

Dr. Jacqueline Medina

Health and Human Performance

Dr. Michael Crum

Business

Dr. Katherine Menard

Nursing

Dr. Scott Drum

Health and Human Performance

Professor Ansley Valentine

Communication and Performance Studies

Dr. Christi Edge

Education, Leadership, and Public Service

Dr. Carl Wozniak

Education, Leadership, and Public Service

8. The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Professor effective August 17, 2016:

Dr. Lisa Eckert

English

Dr. Elizabeth Monske

English

Dr. Stephen Grugin

Music

Professor Ansley Valentine

Communication and Performance Studies

Professor Nancy Maas

Nursing

Dr. Glenn Wrate

Engineering Technology

Dr. Helen Wedin

Nursing

9. The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor effective August 17, 2016:

Dr. Maria Arenillas

Modern Languages and Literature

Professor Steven Hughes

Art and Design

Professor Catherine Bammert

Clinical Sciences

Professor Brian Kakas

Art and Design

Dr. Amy Barnsley

Mathematics and Computer Science

Dr. Jacqueline Medina

Health and Human Performance

Dr. Robert Belton

Biology

Dr. Katherine Menard

Nursing

Dr. Michael Crum

Business

Professor Edward Ross

Art and Design

Dr. Christi Edge

Education, Leadership, and Public Service

Dr. Jeffrey Vickers

Music

Dr. Kurt Galbreath

Biology

Dr. Carl Wozniak

Education, Leadership, and Public Service

C. Degrees

1. That Dr. James A. Surrell ‘63, Medical Director of Digestive Health, UP Health Systems Marquette, receive an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science, at the April 2016 Commencement Ceremony. Dr. Surrell will also be the Commencement Speaker.

2. That the December 2015 final list of graduates and the April 2016 preliminary list of graduates be approved. A copy of the lists are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

D. Property and Finance:

1. That the University operations be authorized to continue in 2016-2017 at a budget level no greater than the 2015-2016 budget until the new Designated Fund Budget is approved, except for increases required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts.

2. That the University operations be authorized to continue in 2016-2017 at a budget level no greater than the 2015-2016 budget until the new General Fund Budget is approved, except for increases required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts.

3. That the 2016-2017 Auxiliary Services Operations Budget, in the Auxiliary Fund, be approved. A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

4. That the 2016-2017 Student Life Budget be approved. A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

5. That the 2016-2017 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. That the 2016-2017 Faculty Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Program be approved. A copy is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

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

Berry Events Center Scoreboard Replacement (cost not to exceed)	$ 560,000
Campus Wayfinding Building Sign Replacement	$ 390,000
New Housing Connectors and Living-Learning Meeting Space and Classrooms	$3,970,000
Payne Hall Demolition	$ 634,000

8. That a 0.25 acre property exchange to coincide with the sale of 1100 Wright Street to the City of Marquette be approved. A legal description of each parcel is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

9. That the Cross Country Skiing Fee be increased from $4 to $5 be approved. The pass through fee covers the use of the Noquemanon Trail Network during class.

10. That a course fee of $10 be charged to all students take an on-campus 090, 100, or 200 level math course be approved. The fee will cover the cost of the mathematics tutoring lab.

11. That the donation of old furniture being replaced in West Hall, with an approximate value of $39,334, to the Marquette County Habitat for Humanity be approved.

12. That the resolution for the construction and operation of the new residential halls be approved. A copy of the resolution is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

E. Special Items:

1. That the Printing Services reporting structure be moved from the Printing and Mail Services Department, Finance and Administration Division, to the Marketing and Communications Department, President’s Division.

2. That the establishment of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion reporting to the President’s Division, effective February 1, 2016, be approved.

3. That the Technology and Occupational Sciences programs currently housed in the College of Health Sciences and Professional Studies become the College of Technology and Occupational Sciences reporting to the Vice President for Extended Learning and Community Engagement, effective immediately, be approved.

4. That the addition of a new Deaf Studies Certificate program be approved effective fall 2016.

5. That the deletion of the following programs be approved effective fall 2016:

· Criminal Justice, Graduate Certificate

· Entertainment and Sports Promotion, Bachelor Degree

· Math Education, Masters

6. That the following students receive the 2016 Board of Trustees Student Achievement Award:

· Ms. Lindsey Lieck

· Mr. Amer Mansoor

· Ms. Melissa Orzechowski

· Mr. Trevor Case

13. That the negotiated agreement between Northern Michigan University and the Northern Michigan University Faculty Association, MAHE-MEA-NEA, which was ratified on April 7, 2016, covering the period July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2021 be approved. A copy of the agreement is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

14. That the resolution of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University authorizing the one-day event liquor license be approved:

September 24, 2016

NMU Homecoming

Game Day Event

Cash Bar

Superior Dome – Outdoor Area

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

10. That Northern Michigan University reauthorize (renew) the Burton Glen Charter School Academy contract for five years commencing July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021.

11. That Northern Michigan University reauthorize (renew) the Walton Charter School Academy contract for five years commencing July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2021.

12. That the following individuals be appointed as board members for the following Public School Academies:

Bahweting Public School Academy

Suzanne Menard

Bradley Pringle

Norma Castro (reappoint)