FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan
December 13, 2019
A. Minutes:
1. That the minutes of the September 20, 2019 meeting of the Board be approved.
B. Personnel Actions:
Appointments:
1. Berry, Kevin T., Assistant Professor, Walker L. Cisler College of Business, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2020. (New Appointment)
2. Compton, Timothy G., Professor, Languages, Literature, International Studies Department, a permanent tenure appointment, effective July 1, 2020. (Transfer from Department Head to Faculty)
3. Digneit, William J., Head and Assistant Professor, Theatre and Dance Department, effective September 20, 2019. (Transfer)
4. Fang, Lin, Assistant Professor, Psychological Science, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2020. (Transfer from Post-Doctoral Fellow to Tenure-Track)
5. Hanson, Robert A., Head and Associate Professor, Criminal Justice Department, effective October 1, 2019. (Transfer)
6. Isaacson, Thomas E., Associate Professor, Walker L. Cisler College of Business, effective September 20, 2019. (Transfer)
7. McDonnell, Gary, Head and Associate Professor, Economics Department, effective October 1, 2019. (Transfer)
8. Russell, Shelley, Professor, Theatre and Dance Department, effective September 20, 2019. (Transfer)
9. Thompson, Jessica, Associate Professor, Walker L. Cisler College of Business, effective September 20, 2019. (Transfer)
10. Truckey, Paul, Professor, Theatre and Dance Department, effective September 20, 2019. (Transfer)
11. Van Blommestein, Alexander, Assistant Professor, Theatre and Dance Department, effective September 20, 2019. (Transfer)
C. Degrees:
1. The August 2019 final list of graduates and the December 2019 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 pursuant to the State of Michigan Public Act 152, Northern Michigan University will continue to be an 80/20 Employer.
2. That the Board of Trustees affirm the purchase of 1707 Schaffer Avenue, Marquette, Michigan 49855, at a cost of $175,000, plus related closing expenses.
E. Special Items:
1. That the Academic Calendars for 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 be approved as attached.
2. That the Communication and Performance Studies Department name be changed to Communication and Media Studies, effective January 1, 2020.
3. That the following Extended Learning and Community Engagement department and programs be renamed and approved:
· The department and programs previously named “International Education Services,” “English Language Institute,” and “International Recruiting” have been combined and renamed “International Programs.”
4. That the following new program be approved:
· Master of Science in Nursing, effective fall 2021
5. 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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April 18, 2020 |
Main Event Dinner Hospitality Management Program |
Jacobetti Complex |
5:30 – 11:00 p.m. |
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May 1, 2020 |
Senior Show Reception Senior Art Exhibit |
DeVos Art Museum |
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
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May 21, 2020 |
Dancing with Our Stars U.P. Hospice Foundation |
C. B. Hedgcock Melted |
5:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
6. That the updated Contract Signing Authority be approved. A copy is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
7. That the following revised Board of Trustees meeting schedule for calendar year 2020 be approved:
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING DATES
Calendar Year 2020
Thursday – Friday, February 13 – 14, 2020
(Meeting held on campus or Retreat which may be held off-site)
Thursday – Friday, April 30 – May 1, 2020
(Commencement Saturday, May 2)
July 2020 – To be Determined
Thursday – Friday, July 16 – 17, 2020
(Meeting held on campus or Retreat which may be held off-site)
Thursday – Friday, September 24 – 25, 2020
Thursday – Friday, December 10 – 11, 2020
(Commencement Saturday, December 12)