FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan
April 30, 2021
A. Minutes:
1. That the minutes of the December 11, 2020, December 23, 2020, and February 11, 2021 meetings of the Board be approved.
B. Personnel Actions:
Appointments:
1. Cinelli, Maris, Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 16, 2021. (New Appointment)
2. Felsman, Peter, Assistant Professor, Social Work Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 16, 2021. (New Appointment)
3. Kumar, Vikash, Assistant Professor, Social Work Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 16, 2021. (New Appointment)
4. Leonard, Jill B., Interim Department Head, Biology Department, a one-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2021. (Transfer)
5. Matthys, Emily, Assistant Professor, School of Clinical Sciences, a tenure-track position, effective August 16, 2021. (New Appointment)
6. McCune, Meghan, Assistant Professor, Sociology/Anthropology Department, a tenure-track position, effective August 16, 2021. (New Appointment)
7. Nelson, Megan, Assistant Professor, School of Health and Human Performance, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 18, 2021. (New Appointment)
8. Toegel, Cory, Assistant Professor, Psychological Science Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 16, 2021. (New Appointment)
Emeritus Status:
9. Andronis, Paul T., Professor Emeritus of Psychology effective July 1, 2021.
10. Etchison, Mary L., Professor Emeritus of Counseling and Consultation, effective July 1, 2021.
11. Freier, Mollie, Professor Emeritus of Library and Instructional Support, effective July 1, 2021.
12. Haavisto, Sandra S., be granted the status of Controller and Assistant Treasurer Emeritus, effective April 30, 2021.
13. Haynes, Martha B., be granted the status of Vice President for Advancement Emeritus, effective April 30, 2021.
14. Regis, Robert, Professor Emeritus of Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences, effective July 1, 2021.
15. Russell, Shelley, Professor Emeritus of Theatre, effective July 1, 2021.
16. Towers, Sherri A., be granted the status of Assistant Vice President – Budget and Finance Emeritus, effective April 30, 2021.
Promotion and Tenure:
17. Based upon the recommendation of the President, the Board takes formal action to confer tenure to the following faculty effective July 1, 2021:
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Professor Catherine Oliver Library and Instructional Support |
18. Based upon the recommendation of the President, the Board takes formal action to confer tenure to the following faculty effective August 18, 2021:
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Dr. Paul Byrnes Walker L. Cisler College of Business |
Dr. Patrick Mengyan Physics Department |
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Dr. Karl Johnson Social Work Department |
Dr. Matthew Van Grinsven EEGS Department |
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Dr. Patricia Killelea English Department |
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19. The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Professor effective August 18, 2021:
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Dr. Antony Aumann Philosophy Department |
Professor Steven Hughes School of Art & Design |
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Professor Jon Billman English Department |
Dr. Linda Lawton Mathematics & Computer Science Department |
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Dr. Scott Demel Sociology and Anthropology Department |
Dr. Katherine Menard School of Nursing |
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Dr. Christi Edge School of Education, Leadership, and Public Service |
Dr. Sarah Mittlefehldt EEGS Department |
20. The following faculty member be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor effective July 1, 2021:
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Professor Catherine Oliver Library and Instructional Support |
21. The following faculty members be promoted to rank of Associate Professor effective August 18, 2021:
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Dr. Paul Byrnes Walker L. Cisler College of Business |
Dr. Jim Marquardson Walker L. Cisler College of Business |
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Dr. Christina Hartline Counseling and Consultation Services |
Dr. Patrick Mengyan Physics Department |
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Dr. Karl Johnson Social Work Department |
Dr. Matthew Van Grinsven EEGS Department |
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Dr. Patricia Killelea English Department |
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22. The following faculty member be promoted to rank of Associate Professor-TAS effective August 18, 2021:
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Professor Loganne Glendening Technology and Occupational Studies |
23. The following faculty member be granted continuing contract status effective August 18, 2021:
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Professor Joe Routhier Engineering Technology |
C. Degrees
1. The December 2020 final list of graduates and the May 2021 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:
2. That the University operations be authorized to continue in 2021-2022 at a budget level no greater than the 2020-2021 budget until the new Auxiliary Operations Budget is approved, except for increases required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts.
3. That the University operations be authorized to continue in 2021-2022 at a budget level no greater than the 2020-2021 budget until the new Housing and Residence Life Budget is approved, except for increases required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts.
4. That the University operations be authorized to continue in 2021-2022 at a budget level no greater than the 2020-2021 budget until the new General Fund Budget is approved, except for increases required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts.
5. That the University operations be authorized to continue in 2021-2022 at a budget level no greater than the 2020-2021 budget until the new Designated Fund Budget is approved, except for increases required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts.
6. That the following Capital and Long-Term Maintenance Projects with a total cost over $250,000 be approved:
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Superior Dome Women’s Wrestling Locker Room |
$325,000 |
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Cohodas Hall Lobby Renovation |
$285,000 |
7. That the firm of Anderson, Tackman & Company, PLC receive a three-year extension as NMU’s external auditors, be approved.
8. That the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University confirm approval for the upcoming academic year Technology, Learning, and Communication (TLC) notebook program annual purchase of 2,000 additional ThinkPad T495s, model 20UJ (to include warranty, engineering services, software imaging, and shipping costs), 235 Apple MacBook Pros, model Z11C, and 16 MacBook Pros, model Z0XZ.
9. That the purchase of property and structure located at 1738 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855, at a cost of $470,000, plus related miscellaneous expenses, be approved.
E. Special Items:
1. That the reporting structure for the senior director positions of the Business Intelligence / Information Services Department be changed to directly report to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, be approved.
2. That the Innovation Center be renamed “The SISU Innovation Institute,” effective May 1, 2021.
3. That the following students receive the 2021 Board of Trustees Student Achievement Award:
· Sarah Kendall – Outstanding Graduating Senior
· Elizabeth Mansfield – Outstanding Graduating Senior
· Lauren Rotundo – Outstanding Student – Any Class Standing
· Logan Hartz – Outstanding Non-Traditional Student
· Andrea Fox – Outstanding Global Campus
4. That the following new programs be approved:
· Human Resource Management, Bachelor Degree, effective fall 2021
· Clinical Molecular Diagnostics, Graduate Certificate, effective fall 2021
· Dance, Associate Degree, effective fall 2021
· Theatre Performance, Associate Degree, effective fall 2021
· Theatre Technology and Design, Associate Degree, effective fall 2021
5. That the deletion of the following programs be approved, effective summer 2021:
· Associate Degree
Office Information Assistant
Health Information Processing
· Certificate
Office Assistant
6. That Northern Michigan University reauthorize (renew) the following Charter School Academies:
· Walton Public School Academy for a term of five years commencing July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2026.
· Burton Glen Public School Academy for a term which does not exceed two years (with an opportunity to add not more than three additional years upon satisfying contractual obligations as established by the CSO Director) commencing July 1, 2021 through June 30, 20223.
If all criteria set forth in the contract are met, the contract will automatically extend for the additional three years (through June 30, 2026).
7. That the Board of Trustees approved the revised Ad Hoc Policy Review Committee charge:
The Northern Michigan University Ad Hoc Committee of the Board for Policy Review will serve as the Board’s vehicle for review of University policies and their implementation.
The Ad Hoc Committee, through the chair, will work with the Northern Michigan University administration to prioritize policies and procedures for updating and best-practice considerations.
The Ad Hoc Committee will review the Board Bylaws and present proposed changes to the full Board for discussion and approval.
The committee will meet as needed to review reports and recommendations from staff, and to discuss awareness and communication, as well as timelines. The committee will also make recommendations to the Board regarding new and revised policies, as appropriate.
8. That the following revised Board of Trustees meeting schedule for calendar year 2021 be approved:
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
REVISED SCHEDULE OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING DATES
Calendar Year 2021
Thursday – Friday, February 13 – 14, 2021
(Meeting held on campus or Retreat which may be held off-site)
Thursday – Friday, April 29 – 30, 2021
(Commencement Saturday, May 1)
July 2021 – To be Determined
Thursday – Friday, July 22 – 23, 2021
(Meeting held on campus or Retreat which may be held off-site)
Thursday – Friday, September 30 – October 1, 2021
Thursday – Friday, December 9 – 10, 2021
(Commencement Saturday, December 11)