FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan
April 29, 2022
A. Minutes:
1. That the minutes of the December 10, 2021, January 5, 2022, and February 17, 2022 meetings of the Board be approved.
B. Personnel Actions:
Appointments:
1. Adebiyi, Jelili, Assistant Professor, Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences, Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 22, 2022. (New Appointment)
2. Domina, Lynn A., Professor, English Department, a permanent tenure appointment, effective July 15, 2022. (Transfer from Department Head to Faculty)
3. Edelson, Steven, Assistant Professor, Walker L. Cisler College of Business, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 22, 2022. (New Appointment)
4. Jennings, Sarah, Assistant Professor, Nursing Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 24, 2022. (Transfer from Term to Tenure-Track)
5. Ludwig, James, Assistant Professor, Theatre and Dance, a tenure-track position, effective August 22, 2022. (New Appointment)
6. Mann, Paul B., Professor, School of Clinical Sciences, a permanent tenure position, effective July 1, 2022. (Transfer from Associate Dean to Faculty)
7. Norberg, Seth, Associate Professor, Engineering Technology Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 22, 2022. (New Appointment)
8. O’Neill, Timothy, Assistant Professor, History Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 24, 2022. (Transfer from Term to Tenure-Track)
9. Renaldi, Martin, Assistant Professor, School of Clinical Sciences, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 24, 2022. (New Appointment)
10. Sassi, Kelly, Assistant Professor, English Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 22, 2022. (New Appointment)
11. Thuell, Shaun Owen, Associate Dean/Director, School of Clinical Sciences, a two-year appointment, effective July 1, 2022. (Transfer)
12. Wilson, Emera Bridger, Assistant Professor, Library Instructional Support, a tenure-track appointment, effective July 1, 2022.
Emeritus Status:
13. Broadway, Michael, Professor Emeritus of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, effective July 1, 2022.
14. Engelhart, Robert, Professor Emeritus of Music, effective immediately.
15. Jensen, Randall, Professor Emeritus of Health and Human Performance, effective immediately.
16. Zimmerman, Nancy, Professor Emeritus of Music, effective immediately.
Promotion and Tenure:
17. Based upon the recommendation of the Interim President, the Board takes formal action to confer tenure to the following faculty effective June 30, 2022:
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Dr. Stacy Boyer-Davis Walker L. Cisler College of Business |
Dr. LaMart Hightower Department of Social Work |
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Dr. Bryan Bubolz Department of Criminal Justice |
Dr. Derek Marr School of Health and Human Performance |
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Dr. Jacob Daar Department of Psychological Science |
Dr. Alexander Stoner Department of Sociology and Anthropology |
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Professor Bill Digneit Department of Theatre and Dance |
Dr. Anna Zimmer Department of Languages, Literature and International Studies |
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Dr. Brandon Gerig Department of Biology |
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18. The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Professor effective June 30, 2022:
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Dr. Maria Arenillas Department of Languages, Literature, and International Studies |
Dr. Kurt Galbreath Department of Biology |
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Dr. Brandon Canfield Department of Chemistry |
Professor Brian Kakas School of Art and Design |
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Dr. Michael Crum Walker L. Cisler College of Business |
Dr. Yu Liu Department of Chemistry |
19. The following faculty member be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor effective June 30, 2022:
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Dr. Bryan Bubolz Department of Criminal Justice |
Dr. LaMart Hightower Department of Social Work |
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Dr. Jacob Daar Department of Psychological Science |
Dr. Derek Marr School of Health and Human Performance |
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Professor Bill Digneit Department of Theatre and Dance |
Dr. Alexander Stoner Department of Sociology and Anthropology |
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Dr. Brandon Gerig Department of Biology |
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C. Degrees
1. The December 2021 final list of graduates and the May 2022 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 2022-2023 at a budget level no greater than the 2021-2022 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 2022-2023 at a budget level no greater than the 2021-2022 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 2022-2023 at a budget level no greater than the 2021-2022 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 2022-2023 at a budget level no greater than the 2021-2022 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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Design Budget: · Northern Enterprise Center · Harden Hall Library Renovation · Berry Event Center Ice-Making System Replacement |
$1,045,000 $ 760,000 $ 435,000 |
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Project Budget Increases: · Northern Center (Hospitality Management and Cosmetology) · Behavior Education Assessment and Research (BEAR) Center · Berry Event Center Hockey Locker Room |
$1,200,000 $ 800,000 $ 325,000 |
7. That the resolutions of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University authorizing the one-day liquor license be approved:
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June 30, 2022 |
Buffet Bash Forest Roberts Theatre |
Shoreline Theatre |
6:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
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July 1, 2022 |
Buffet Bash Forest Roberts Theatre |
Shoreline Theatre |
6:00 – 11:00 p.m. |
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July 22, 2022 |
Class of 1977 Reunion NMU Foundation |
C. B. Hedgcock Melted |
5:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
8. That the rental agreement between Northern Michigan University and The State of Michigan, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, for the Department of Attorney General, from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023, located in Suites 1201 and 1202 of the Northern Center, be approved. A copy of the rental agreement and resolution is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
9. 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 650 additional ThinkPad T14, model 20XL and 150 ThinkPad P15s, Gen 2, model 20W7 (to include warranty, engineering services, software imaging, and shipping costs). Additionally, 180 Apple MacBook Pro units will be ordered.
10. That the sale of property and structure located at 1440 Center Street, Marquette, MI 49855, Kaye House, be approved.
11. That the contract signing authority be updated to include the Director of Research Development and Sponsored Programs as an authorized signed for grant applications.
E. Special Items:
1. That the following students receive the 2022 Board of Trustees Student Achievement Award:
· Valeta Gage – Outstanding Graduating Senior
· Jakob Lippert – Outstanding Graduating Senior
· Veronica Line – Outstanding Student – Any Class Standing
· Matthew Goss – Outstanding Non-Traditional Student
· Claudia Chavez-Rhoades – Outstanding Global Campus
2. That the following new programs be approved:
· Workplace Intercultural Competency, Certificate, effective fall 2022
· Cannabis and Plant-Based Wellness, Associate of Applied Science, effective fall 2022
· Controlled Environment Agriculture, Bachelor of Science, effective fall 2022
· Dance, Bachelor of Science, effective fall 2022
· Data Science, Bachelor of Arts, effective fall 2022
· Data Science, Bachelor of Science, effective fall 2022
· Applied Behavior Analysis, Graduate Certificate, effective fall 2022
3. That the Kinesiology and Exercise Oncology Research Laboratory be renamed the “Health and Human Performance Research Laboratory,” effective immediately.
4. That the “Center for Forensic Anthropology” be created to encompass all aspects of Forensic Anthropology, including the Forensic Research Outdoor Station (FROST), Forensic Anthropology Research Laboratory (FARL), the Body Donation Program, and the associated forensic programs, effective immediately.
5. That Northern Michigan University reauthorize (renew) the following Charter School Academy:
· South Pointe Scholars Public School Academy for a term of five years from July 1, 2022 to June 20, 2027.
6. That the following revised policies be approved. Copies of the policies are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
· Freshman Admissions Policy. Removing ACT/SAT score requirements
· International Admissions Policy. Removing certification of finance documents as a condition for admission.
· International Admissions Policy. Adding successful completion of English Language Institute as another acceptable demonstration of English language proficiency.
· Transfer Credit Policy. Increase the number of credits transferred from regionally accredited community colleges from 64 to 90 credit hours.
· Voluntary Psychological Withdrawal. Incorporating inclusive pronouns.
· Drop Policy. Extend the course withdrawal date to the end of the 15th week.
· Incomplete Grade Policy. Updating the withdrawal language to reflect changes to the Drop Policy.
7. That the revised Non-Represented Employee Handbook be approved.