FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan

December 10, 2021

A.     Minutes:

 1.     That the minutes of the October 1, 2021, October 28, 2021, November 12, 2021, and December 1, 2021 meetings of the Board be approved.

B.     Personnel Actions: 

Appointments:

1. Eckert, Lisa S., Dean – Graduate Studies and Research, effective October 1, 2021, be approved.  (Title Change)

2. Erickson, Fritz J., Professor, a permanent tenure appointment, effective September 25, 2021.

3. Warren, Leslie A., Interim Associate Provost / Dean – Library Instructional Support, effective November 15, 2021, be approved.  (Transfer)

Emeritus:

1. That Professor Krista E. Clumpner be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Library and Instructional Support, effective January 1, 2022.

2. That Dr. Judith Puncochar be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Education, effective December 15, 2021.

C.     Degrees

1. That the August 2021 final list of graduates and the December 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:

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

April 16, 2022	The Main Event Hospitality Management	Jacobetti Commons	6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
April 29, 2022	The Senior Exhibition School of Art and Design	DeVos Art Museum	7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
May 26, 2022	Dancing with Our Stars U.P. Hospice Foundation	C. B. Hedgcock Melted	5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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

Northern Center (Hospitality Management, Cosmetology and Exterior Façade) Total project budget $4.85 million.  Previously approved $355,000 at October 28, 2021 Board of Trustees meeting.  Request approval of balance.	$4,495,000
New Health and Wellness Center	$6,500,000
Behavior Education Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center	$1,200,000
Demolition of West Hall	$1,200,000

E.     Special Items:

1. The following donation be approved:  A collection of eighteen (18) Inuit prints from Ms. Rachel L. Crary be accepted through the NMU Foundation for the Northern Michigan University DeVos Art Museum’s permanent collection.  This gift has been approved by the NMU Gift Acceptance Committee and the NMU Foundation Board of Trustees.