FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan
May 4, 2018
A. Minutes:
1. That the minutes of the February 16, 2018 meeting of the Board be approved.
B. Personnel Actions:
Appointments:
1. Centko, John D., Department Head, College of Technology and Occupational Sciences, a one-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2018. (Contract Extension)
2. Jennings, Matthew J., Assistant Professor, School of Clinical Sciences, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 22, 2018. (Transfer from Term)
3. Mann, Paul B., Associate Dean / Director, School of Clinical Sciences, a two-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2018. (Contract Extension)
4. McConville, Megan B., Assistant Professor, Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences, tenure-track appointment, effective August 20, 2018. (New Appointment)
5. McEvoy, Alan, Head and Professor, Sociology/Anthropology, two-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2018. (Going from 12-month to 10-month Appointment)
6. Rayome, David L., Professor, Walker L. Cisler College of Business, permanent tenure appointment, effective July 1, 2018. (Transferring from Dean)
7. Rowe, Daniel R., Assistant Professor, Mathematics/Computer Science, tenure-track appointment, effective August 22, 2018. (Transfer from Term)
8. Shayter, Ashley, Instructor, Psychological Science, tenure-track appointment, effective August 22, 2018. (Transfer from Term)
9. Shon, Leah, Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice, tenure-track appointment, effective August 20, 2018. (New Appointment)
10. Stoner, Alexander, Assistant Professor, Sociology/Anthropology, tenure-track appointment, effective August 20, 2018. (New Appointment)
11. Winn, Robert J., Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, one-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2018. (Contract Extension)
Promotion and Tenure:
12. Based upon the recommendation of the President, the Board takes formal action to confer tenure to the following faculty effective August 22, 2018:
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Dr. Scott Jordan School of Health and Human Performance |
Dr. Josh S. Sharp Biology Department |
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Dr. Lanae M. Joubert School of Health and Human Performance |
Dr. Anne M. Stein School of Nursing |
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Dr. Thomas E. Isaacson Communication and Performance Studies |
Dr. Joshua J. Thompson Mathematics and Computer Science |
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Professor Wendy A. Farkas English Department |
Dr. Jeffrey Vickers Music Department |
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Professor Christine Lenzen School of Art and Design |
Dr. Glenn T. Wrate Engineering Technology |
13. The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Professor effective August 22, 2018:
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Dr. Gabriel N. Brahm English Department |
Dr. Marguerite T. Moore School of Health and Human Performance |
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Dr. Scott N. Drum School of Health and Human Performance |
Professor Rachel M. Nye School of Nursing |
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Dr. Tara Foster Languages, Literature, and International Studies |
Dr. Martin Reinhardt Native American Studies |
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Professor Matthew G. Frank English Department |
Dr. Barbara Rhyneer Music Department |
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Dr. David A. Helton Walker L. Cisler College of Business |
Dr. Rebecca J. Ulland Languages, Literature, and International Studies |
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Dr. Robert J. Legg Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences |
Dr. Margaret Vroman Walker L. Cisler College of Business |
14. The following faculty member be promoted to the rank of Professor effective July 1, 2018:
Professor Kevin McDonough
Academic Information Services
15. The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor effective August 22, 2018:
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Dr. Sarah B. Clarke School of Health and Human Performance |
Professor Christine Lenzen School of Art and Design |
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Professor Wendy A. Farkas English Department |
Dr. Josh S. Sharp Biology Department |
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Dr. Thomas E. Isaacson Communication and Performance Studies |
Dr. Anne M. Stein School of Nursing |
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Dr. Lanae M. Joubert School of Health and Human Performance |
Dr. Joshua J. Thompson Mathematics and Computer Science |
16. The following faculty member be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor effective July 1, 2018:
Professor Jean A. Kupper
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C. Degrees
1. The December 2017 final list of graduates and the May 2018 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 resolution of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University authorizing the one-day event liquor licenses as follows be approved. A copy of the resolution is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees:
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September 14 – 15, 2018 |
Jimmy Buffet Concert |
Forest Roberts Theatre |
6:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
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December 14, 2018 |
Senior Show Exhibit |
DeVos Art Museum |
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
2. That the following Capital and Long-Term Maintenance Projects with a total cost over $250,000 be approved:
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Summit Street Apartments Demolition |
$450,000 |
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Luther O. Gant Hall Demolition |
$680,000 |
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Lydia M. Olson Library Interior Update – Design Services |
$275,000 |
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South Campus Irrigation |
$250,000 |
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Parking Lot 11 Reconstruction |
$360,000 |
3. That the University operations be authorized to continue in 2018-2019 at a budget level no greater than the 2017-2018 budget until the new Designated Fund Budget is approved, except for increases required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts.
4. That the University operations be authorized to continue in 2018-2019 at a budget level no greater than the 2017-2018 budget until the new General Fund Budget is approved, except for increases required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts.
5. That the 2018-2019 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.
6. That the 2018-2019 Housing and Residence Life Budget, be approved. A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
7. That the service fees collected by the AAUP as part of their prior contracts and deposited with the University, totaling $25,352, be utilized as a fund functioning as an endowment, to be managed in accordance with the current endowment policy, be approved. Distribution of funds under the endowment policy will be expended for scholarships.
8. That the cross-country skiing and mountain biking course fee be removed.
9. That the Business, Clinical Lab Sciences, and Nursing differential tuition increase of $1 per credit, be approved.
10. That the Music, Natural Sciences, and Technology and Occupational Sciences course fee increase of $1 per semester, be approved.
11. That the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program fee of $55.50 per credit to cover the cost of clinical preceptors, be approved.
12. That a refundable student recreation pass fee increase of $3 per semester, be approved.
13. That the donation of old furniture with an approximate value of $50,000 to the Marquette County Habitat for Humanity, be approved.
14. That the administration be given the authority to negotiate, and if deemed appropriate, purchase property located at 1385 Van Evera, Marquette, MI at a price not to exceed the appraised value, and to execute all necessary documents required to complete the purchase.
E. Special Items:
1. That the Department of Public Safety and Police Services be renamed as two distinct units of “NMU Police Department (NMUPD)” and the “NMU Safety Department,” effective immediately.
2. That the following students receive the 2018 Board of Trustees Student Achievement Award:
· Mr. Joseph Roberts
· Ms. Samantha Black
· Ms. Meghan Hohenstein
· Mr. Adam Kall
· Ms. Michelle Gardiner
3. That the following new programs be approved:
· Athletic Training Masters Degree, effective summer 2019
· Early Childhood Education, Masters Degree, effective fall 2018
· Social Work, Masters Degree, effective fall 2019
· Native American Studies, Associates Degree, effective fall 2018
4. That the deletion of the following programs be approved effective summer 2018:
· Associate Degree – Respiratory Therapy
· Masters Degree – Criminal Justice
· Masters Degree – Nursing
5. That the following individuals be appointed as board members for the following Public School Academies:
Bahweting Public School Academy
Kimberly Hedges (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2021
Burton Glen Academy
Art Bone (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2021
East Shore Leadership Academy
Sharla Conlon (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2021
Francis Reh Public School Academy
David Bearss (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2021
Darlene Johnson (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2021
Valerie Emerson (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2021
George Crockett Academy
Tondra Worthy (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2021
George Trapp (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2021
Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy
Crystal Lea (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2021
Marilyn Shawano (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2021
North Star Academy
Bruce Roberts (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2021
South Pointe Scholars Academy
Patty Hines Expiration Date: June 30, 2020
Mark Horvath (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2021
Juanita Bell (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2021
Walton Public School Academy
Gregory Stevenson (reappoint) Expiration Date: June 30, 2021