FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan
September 22, 2017
A. Minutes:
1. That the minutes of the May 5, 2017, June 14, 2017 and July 5, 2017 meetings of the Board be approved.
B. Personnel Actions:
Appointments:
1. Cantrill, James G., Department Head/Professor, Communication and Performance Studies, five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2017. (Contract Extension)
2. Centko, John D., Department Head, College of Technology and Occupational Sciences, one-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2017. (Contract Extension)
3. Del Valle, Janet, Assistant Professor, Nursing, tenure-track appointment, effective August 21, 2017. (New Appointment)
4. Digneit, William J., Assistant Professor, Communication and Performance Studies, tenure-track appointment, effective August 21, 2017. (New Appointment)
5. Donovan, David W., Department Head/Professor, Physics Department, five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2017. (Contract Extension)
6. Gerig, Brandon S., Assistant Professor, Biology Department, tenure-track appointment, effective August 21, 2017. (New Appointment)
7. Huang, Yu-Shan, Assistant Professor, Walker L. Cisler College of Business, tenure-track appointment, effective August 21, 2017. (New Appointment)
8. Kendall, Keith H., Associate Professor, History Department, permanent tenure position, effective July 1, 2018. (Transfer from Department Head)
9. Lafferty, Diana J. R., Assistant Professor, Biology Department, tenure-track appointment, effective August 21, 2017. (New Appointment)
10. Paulsen, Mark D., Department Head/Professor, Chemistry Department, five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2017. (Contract Extension)
11. Prus, Adam J., Department Head/Professor, Psychology Department, five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2017. (Contract Extension)
12. Wilson, Carter A., Department Head/Professor, Political Science Department, five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2017. (Contract Extension)
13. The following non-academic staff appointments for the period September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017, be approved:
|
Last |
First |
MI |
Hire Date |
Title |
Department |
|
Aho |
Jonathan |
W. |
5/22/17 |
Buildings and Grounds Attendant |
Plant Operations |
|
Aili |
Courtney |
M. |
3/20/17 |
Senior Accountant |
Controller Office |
|
Allard |
Chad |
R. |
7/20/17 |
Resident Director |
Housing and Residence Life |
|
Basma |
Sonia |
12/23/16 |
Head Women's Soccer Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
|
Bawden |
Patrick |
D. |
9/26/16 |
Buildings and Grounds Attendant |
Plant Operations |
|
Bisek |
Andrew |
T. |
12/1/16 |
Assistant Greco-Roman Wrestling Coach |
NMU - U.S. Olympic Training Site |
|
Blahnik |
Jordan |
M. |
3/13/17 |
Graphic Designer/Digital Media |
University Marketing/Communications |
|
Bowers |
Daniel |
W |
11/6/16 |
Publicity/Marketing Liaison - Music |
Music |
|
Bzdok |
Mark |
W |
3/8/17 |
Food Service Worker II |
Dining Services/Marketplace |
|
Calzetta |
Nicholas |
J. |
7/17/17 |
Security Police Officer |
Public Safety and Police Services |
|
Canale |
Bradley |
M. |
9/1/16 |
Chief Executive Officer |
NMU Foundation |
|
Cannon |
Kirby |
L. |
1/4/17 |
Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Chambers |
Shawn |
D. |
8/11/17 |
Athletics Communications Manager |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Daniels |
Jace |
W. |
5/22/17 |
Assistant Football Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Dehority |
Allen |
J. |
8/14/17 |
Athletics Communications Manager |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Duda |
Hilary |
M. |
7/5/17 |
Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Franti |
Matthew |
J. |
7/10/17 |
Director - Business Analysis |
Finance and Administration |
|
Fridstrom |
Sophia |
E. |
7/20/17 |
Resident Director |
Housing and Residence Life |
|
Gerou |
Thomas |
J. |
1/18/17 |
Buildings and Grounds Attendant |
Plant Operations |
|
Gorton |
Jennifer |
J. |
8/7/17 |
Coordinator-Disability Services |
Disability Services |
|
Harding |
Sophia |
M |
1/4/17 |
Senior Library Assistant |
Academic Information Services/Library |
|
Hart |
Sarah |
7/20/17 |
Resident Director |
Housing and Residence Life |
|
|
Hauswirth |
Kurt |
T. |
2/13/17 |
Classical Music Production/Host/Announcer |
Learning Resources Division |
|
Hawn |
Kyle |
A |
3/6/17 |
Buildings and Grounds Attendant |
Plant Operations |
|
Higgins |
Martin |
P. |
2/13/17 |
Assistant Football Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Hinchen |
Eric |
A. |
8/7/17 |
Operations Specialist |
Mail Services/Warehouse |
|
Hunt |
Emily |
L. |
7/20/17 |
Resident Director |
Housing and Residence Life |
|
Hurst |
Leslie |
D |
4/24/17 |
Senior Database Administrator |
Business Intelligence/Information Services |
|
Hyde |
Lisa |
M. |
9/12/16 |
Senior Secretary |
School of Health and Human Performance |
|
Jurasin |
Joseph |
T. |
2/27/17 |
Assistant Football Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Jurasin |
Robert |
S. |
1/6/17 |
Assistant Football Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Keller |
Andrew |
P. |
8/24/17 |
Assistant Ski Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Kent |
Sandra |
J. |
3/20/17 |
Senior Clerk |
NMU Foundation |
|
Kitzman |
Zachariah |
J. |
8/29/17 |
Security Police Officer |
Public Safety and Police Services |
|
Lane |
Michelle |
A. |
3/15/17 |
Principal Secretary |
NMU Foundation |
|
Leedy |
Kelcie |
M |
9/26/16 |
Admissions Processor Specialist |
Admissions |
|
Lindblom |
Philip |
D. |
10/31/16 |
Telecom Network Specialist |
Information Technology/Technical Services |
|
Lindsey |
Jennifer |
A. |
8/14/17 |
Senior Secretary |
Student Support Services |
|
Lozier |
Michael |
W. |
2/28/17 |
Head Volleyball Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Lynch |
Daniel |
R. |
1/22/17 |
Service Manager |
Dining Services/Marketplace |
|
Martin |
Nita |
M. |
3/22/17 |
Buildings and Grounds Attendant |
Plant Operations |
|
McDougall |
Scott |
D. |
2/27/17 |
Assistant Football Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Miller |
Kristen |
D |
2/16/17 |
Police Dispatcher |
Public Safety and Police Services |
|
Mitchell |
Alex |
J. |
2/27/17 |
Assistant Football Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Msuya |
Ismail |
8/14/17 |
Web Designer/Developer I |
Academic Information Services / Library |
|
|
Nystrom |
Kyle |
W. |
12/22/16 |
Head Football Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Oglesby |
Eyricka |
D |
10/3/16 |
Senior Secretary |
Financial Aid |
|
Olgren |
Nathen |
P. |
11/27/16 |
Steam Plant Operator/Cont Tch |
Plant Operations |
|
Palmer |
Alex |
L. |
8/28/17 |
Assistant Men's/Women's Golf Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Pell |
Luke |
R. |
8/30/17 |
Security Police Officer |
Public Safety and Police Services |
|
Peterson |
Paul |
J. |
6/5/17 |
Institutional Research Data Analyst I |
Institutional Research |
|
Pickett |
Kristen |
N. |
3/23/17 |
Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Pool |
Byron |
J. |
5/12/17 |
Associate Head Hockey Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Potulny |
Grant |
M. |
4/18/17 |
Head Ice Hockey Coach |
Intercollegiate Athletics/Recreational Sports |
|
Razmus |
Leo |
J. |
9/18/16 |
Concessions Operations Manager |
Dining Services/Central Office |
|
Riipi |
Sherida |
L. |
10/31/16 |
Secretary |
School of Clinical Sciences |
|
Scott |
Cash |
A. |
10/17/16 |
Buildings and Grounds Attendant |
Plant Operations |
|
Seguin |
Jillian |
8/3/17 |
Senior Admissions Counselor |
Admissions |
|
|
Sharkey |
Patrick |
A. |
3/20/17 |
Buildings and Grounds Attendant |
Auxiliary Services |
|
Smalley |
Kimberly |
A |
7/10/17 |
User Experience Manager |
Academic Information Services/Library |
|
Tasson |
Debbie |
L. |
5/8/17 |
Principal Account Clerk |
NMU Foundation |
|
Teske |
Anton |
D |
1/9/17 |
Senior Library Assistant |
Academic Information Services/Library |
|
Toyra |
Maria |
C. |
5/8/17 |
Food Service Worker I |
Dining Services/Marketplace |
|
Vamstad |
Hillary |
M. |
2/13/17 |
Senior Admissions Counselor |
Admissions |
|
Wankmiller |
Jane |
C. |
8/21/17 |
Forensic Anthropologist/Director - Forensic Facility |
Sociology/Anthropology |
|
Ward |
Glenda |
K. |
11/8/16 |
Senior Archives/Library Clerk |
Academic Information Services/Archives |
|
Weaver |
Zane |
M. |
1/9/17 |
Security Police Officer |
Public Safety and Police Services |
|
Wieringa |
Alexis |
M. |
7/20/17 |
Resident Director |
Housing and Residence Life |
|
Wirtanen |
Andrew |
D. |
4/25/17 |
Records Analyst |
Internal Audit/Risk Management |
|
Zadroga-Langlois |
Stephanie |
M. |
9/28/16 |
Director - Continuing Education/Workforce Development |
Continuing Education/Workforce Development |
C. Degrees:
1. That the May 2017 final list of graduates and the August 2017 preliminary list of graduates, be approved. A copy of the lists is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
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 2018-2019 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 Fiscal Year 2018 Long-Term Maintenance Project List be approved. A copy is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
3. That the 2017-18 General Fund Operating Budget be approved. A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
4. That the 2017-18 Designated Fund Operating Budget be approved. A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
5. Confirming the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University approval for the upcoming academic year Technology, Learning, and Communication (TLC) notebook program annual replacement of 1,399 ThinkPad Twist model 2K4 notebooks with 1,375 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 5s (to include warranty, engineering services, software imaging, and shipping costs) and a maximum quantity of 298 MacBook Pro models.
E. Special Items:
1. That the addition of an Outstanding Global Campus Student Award be added to the NMU Board of Trustees Student Achievement Awards that are given annually to recognize students for their significant contributions to the quality of life at NMU, effective the 2017-18 academic year, be approved.
2. That the Division of Advancement be renamed the “Northern Michigan University Foundation,” effective immediately.
3. That Classroom 224 in the Lydia M. Olson Library, Edgar L. Harden Learning Resources Center, be named the “Bobbie Marie Henderson, ’75 Classroom,” effective October 26, 2017.
4. That the resolution of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University authorizing the one-day event liquor license be approved:
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December 15, 2017 |
DeVos Art Museum / Senior Show |
Art and Design |
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
5. That the following Board of Trustees meeting schedule for calendar year 2017 be approved:
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING DATES
Calendar Year 2018
Thursday – Friday, February 15 – 16, 2018
(Retreat – May be held off-site)
Thursday – Friday, May 3 – 4, 2018
(Commencement Saturday, May 5)
Thursday – Friday, July 12 – 13, 2018
(Retreat – May be held off-site)
Thursday – Friday, September 20 – 21, 2018
Thursday – Friday, December 13 – 14, 2018
(Commencement Saturday, December 15)
6. That the following individuals be appointed as board members for the following Public School Academies:
Burton Glen Charter School Academy
Mary Covington (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2020
Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy
Charlotte Harris Expiration Date: June 30, 2020
Jackie Kang Expiration Date: June 30, 2020
North Star Academy
Julie Kostich-Connors Expiration Date: June 30, 2020
Walton Public School Academy
James Dobson Expiration Date: June 30, 2020
7. That the revisions to the ASNMU Constitution be approved. A copy of the Constitution is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.