FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan

September 19, 2025

A.     Minutes:

 1.     That the minutes of the May 2, 2025 and the June 26, 2025 special meetings of the Board be approved.

B.     Personnel Actions: 

Appointments:

1. Edge, Christi Underwood, Department Head – School of Education, Leadership, and Public Service, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2025.  (Transfer)

2. Eyzaguirre, Hugo A., Department Head – Economics, a two-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2025.  (New Appointment)

3. Lindala, April E., Department Head – Center for Native American Studies, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2025.  (Transfer)

4. McCormick, Frankie Ann., Department Head – Chemistry, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2025.  (New Appointment)

5. McCune, Meghan Yvonne, Department Head – Sociology/Anthropology, a five-year term / ten-month appointment, effective July 1, 2025.  (New Appointment)

6. Mittlefehldt, Sarah L., Interim Department Head – Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences, a one-year term / ten-month appointment, effective August 15, 2025.  (Transfer)

7. Phillips, Jon D., Department Head and Professor – Mathematics/Computer Science, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2025.  (Contract Extension)

8. Poirier, Donna M., Assistant Professor – Theatre and Dance Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 20, 2025.  (New Appointment)

9. Rochester, Julie A., Associate Dean / Director – School of Health and Human Performance, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1, 2025.  (Transfer)

10. Ulland, Rebecca J., Department Head / Professor – Languages, Literature, and International Studies, a five-year term / ten-month appointment, effective July 1, 2025.  (Contract Extension)

11. Washington, Courtney L., Assistant Professor – Psychological Science Department, a tenure-track appointment effective August 18, 2025.  (New Appointment)

12. Wuorinen, Elizabeth C., Dean – College of Health Sciences/Professional Studies, effective July 1, 2025.  (Transfer)

13. The following non-academic staff appointments for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, be approved:

Last	First	MI	Hire Date	Title	Department
Aldred	Tanya	Roxanne Ridell	11/11/24	Principal Administrative Assistant	Center for Native American Studies
Bailey	Andrew	S.	7/28/25	PC Technician	Technology Support Services
Balogh	Aaron	M.	1/22/25	Institutional Researcher II	Institutional Effectiveness
Bergmann	Lance	L.	7/14/25	Asst Men's & Women's Swimming Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics
Bergman	Lisa	J.	6/1/25	Senior Associate Director – Charter Schools Office	Charter Schools
Blemberg	Nicole	A.	6/25/25	Interim Chief Executive Officer	NMU Foundation
Blemberg	Derek		8/18/25	Senior Success Advisor	Student Success
Brenes	Denise	M.	12/2/24	Director-Student Success	Student Success
Brown	Ann-Marie		8/19/25	Production Cook	Dining Services – Central Office
Brutyn	Jennifer	M.	9/3/24	Global Campus Admissions Specialist	Extended Learning / Community Engagement
Bucholtz	James	H.	6/16/25	Steam Plant Operator/Cont. Tech	Plant Operations
Bullock	Ty'Quisha	M.	8/6/25	Resident Director	Housing and Residence Life
Carlson	Cody	G.	8/26/25	Assistant Athletic Trainer	Intercollegiate Athletics
Chau	Andrew	T.	7/21/25	Assistant Football Coach – Defense	Intercollegiate Athletics
Christensen	Alexa	J.	6/2/25	Director of Dining Services	Dining Services – Central Office
Coleman	Nicole	A.	7/7/25	Injury Evaluation Care Clinic Coordinator/Athletic Trainer	School of Health and Human Performance
Cousineau	Nicholas	J.	6/4/25	Broadband and Network Infrastructure Specialist I	Network Infrastructure Center
Egolf	Erin	L.	3/3/25	Head Women's Soccer Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics
Eyzaguirre	Michele	R.	8/25/25	Principal Administrative Assistant	Psychological Science
Fairbanks	Justin	M.	7/14/25	Lead Cook	Dining Services – Central Office
Fernandez	Elijah	G.	2/4/25	Assistant Football Coach & Recruiting Coordinator	Intercollegiate Athletics
Fuller	Kelly	R.	11/11/24	Executive Administrative Assistant	Disability Services
Gemignani	Thomas	P.	8/1/25	Assistant Men's/ Women's Golf Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics
Greeley	Erika	T.	7/28/25	Assoc Director of Admissions – Access Partnerships & Visit Programs	Admissions
Hagg	Madelyn	K.	7/17/25	Resident Director	Housing and Residence Life
Hardewig	Samantha	J.	7/14/25	Collections Curator	School of Art and Design
Hays	Chad	M.	6/18/25	Buildings & Grounds Attendant	Plant Operations
Herriman	Anna	E.	1/6/25	Assistant Director – Payroll	Controller Office
Hill	Devan	C.	8/7/25	Assistant Football Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics
Hubble	Aaron	M.	8/11/25	Buildings & Grounds Attendant	Plant Operations
Hubble	Tracie	J.	5/19/25	Senior Accountant	Controller Office
Hughes	John	M.	8/26/25	Assistant Men's Basketball Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics
Iszler	Emily	K.	8/25/25	Principal Clerk	NMU Foundation
Johnson	Michael	A.	9/30/24	Equipment/Stockroom Manager	Physics
Jones	Jessica	C.	8/1/25	Exec. Director – Optimization & Excellence for Northern Experiences	Northern Student Experience
Kaskinen	Joel	D.	5/7/25	Resident Director	Housing and Residence Life
Kelly	Christopher	J.	7/1/25	Assistant Men's/ Women's Diving Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics
Kirch	Brooklynne	Marie Kirkwood	10/21/24	Buildings & Grounds Attendant	Plant Operations
Kloski	Jessica	L.	7/17/25	Resident Director	Housing and Residence Life
Loughry	Connor	A.	8/20/25	Assistant Director – Admissions	Admissions
Lusk	Carrie	A.	11/4/24	Principal Administrative Assistant	Center for Student Enrichment
Marcuson	Austin	M.	7/21/25	Asstistant Women’s Wrestling Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics
Martello	Gemma	M.	3/10/25	Lead Cook	Dining Services – Northern Center
Mattila	Summer	R.	10/29/24	Food Service Worker I	Dining Services – The Lights
McCorkle	James	M.	1/6/25	Trades Specialist II – HVAC Specialist	Plant Operations
McGeorge	Gayle	L.	2/6/25	Buildings & Grounds Attendant	Plant Operations
Phillips	Nathan	J.	3/24/25	Assistant Women's Soccer Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics
Pohlman	Daniel	K.	11/12/24	Buildings & Grounds Attendant	Plant Operations
Polkinghorn	Thomas	J.	1/27/25	Preventive Maintenance Tech	Plant Operations
Putnam	Sunny	M.	4/28/25	Manager – Dining Services/ Employment Operations/Training	Dining Services – Central Office
Quayle	Robert	H.	4/18/25	Production Cook	Dining Services – The Lights
Reitzel	Christine	M.	7/7/25	Gift Administration Specialist	NMU Foundation
Schultz	Ezekiel	Darian Joseph	6/23/25	PC Technician	Technology Support Services
Shawbitz	Kara	N.	1/29/25	Behavior Analyst	Psychological Science
Short	Rodney	A.	6/16/25	Buildings & Grounds Attendant	Auxiliary Services
Shukis	Victoria	L.	2/3/25	Executive Administrative Assistant	Registrar
Sims	Fred		11/11/24	Coordinator-Center for Community & Connection	Opportunity/ Empowerment/People
Stine	Harrison	R.	8/1/25	IT Support Specialist	School of Art and Design
Strzelewicz	Landon	K.	10/14/24	Dispatcher	NMU Police Department
Tangora	Paul	J.	7/8/25	Architectural Designer/Project Manager	Engineering and Planning
Taube	Sabrina	J.	7/28/25	Executive Administrative Assistant	Student Success
Thoma	Trisa	D.	11/6/24	Production Cook	Dining Services –  Northern Center
Thomas	Jacqueline		6/23/25	Principal Account Clerk	Library Instructional Support / Library
Tincknell	Ryan	J.	7/21/25	Broadband and Network Infrastructure Specialist I	Network Infrastructure Center
Tschumperlin	Luke	A.	1/13/25	Admissions Counselor	Admissions
Van Remortel	Lauren	M.	3/10/25	Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics
Vanderhoef	Anna	E.	7/21/25	Graphic Designer I	University Marketing/ Communications
Walker	Stella	A.	8/4/25	Food Service Worker I	Conference and Catering Services
Watson	Tyler	W.	5/27/25	Laboratory Supervisor	Chemistry
Wilson	Adam	J.	5/19/25	Head Women's Wrestling Coach	Intercollegiate Athletics
Zinski	Ronald	J.	10/14/24	Steam Plant Operator/Cont. Tech	Plant Operations

Emeritus:

14. That Dr. David L. Prychitko be granted that status of Professor Emeritus of Economics, effective immediately.

C. Degrees

1. That the May 2025 final list of graduates and the August 2025 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. The 2025-2026 Auxiliary Operations Budget, be approved.  A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

2. The 2025-2026 Housing and Residence Life Budget be approved.  A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

3. The 2025-2026 General Fund Operating Budget be approved.  A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

4. The 2025-2026 Designated Fund Operating Budget be approved.  A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

5. The Northern Michigan University Facilities Five-Year Master Plan, as required by the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, and the 2026-2027 Capital Outlay Project Request, be approved.  A copy of the plan and project request is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

6. The Fiscal Year 2026 Long-Term Maintenance Project list be approved.  A copy is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

7. The following Capital Projects with a total cost over $250,000 be approved:

Northern Enterprise Center (College of Business) Design services through December 2025 (Board of Trustees previously approved design services for $835,000 at the December 2024 meeting)	$275,000
Harden Hall Renovation Phase II Design Services	$500,000

E.     Special Items:

1. That the Grief Absence and Bereavement Policy be approved.  A copy of the policy is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

2. That the proposed NMU Board of Trustees meeting dates for calendar year 2026 be approve as follows:

DATE	LOCATION
Thursday, February 12 Friday, February 13	Peninsula II Northern Center Northern Michigan University
Thursday, April 30 Friday, May 1 (Commencement Saturday, May 2)	Peninsula II Northern Center Northern Michigan University
Thursday, July 9 Friday, July 10	Retreat which may be held off site
Thursday, September 17 Friday, September 18	Peninsula II Northern Center Northern Michigan University
Thursday, December 10 Friday, December 11 (Commencement Saturday, December 12)	Peninsula II Northern Center Northern Michigan University

3. That the following donations be approved: 

3D Printers

· Innovate Marquette SmartZone donated seven (7) 3D printers to NMU

· Six (6) printers will be housed in Engineering and Technology and one (1) will be housed in the School of Art and Design

· The Gift Acceptance Committee approved the acceptance of this gift on May 20, 2025.

· The claimed value by the donor is $6,900

Ultracold Freezer

· The Marquette County Health Department donated a Haier Ultracold Freezer to the Center for Forensic Science

· The freezer will be housed in the Forensic Anthropology Research Laboratory and will be used to store research samples

· The Gift Acceptance Committee approved the acceptance of this gift on April 1, 2025.

· The claimed value by the donor is $8,500.

4. That the following individuals be appointed or reappointed as board members for the following Public School Academies:

Burton Glen Charter Academy
Wendy Warren (Reappointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028
East Shore Leadership Academy
Margaret Swegles (Reappointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028
Patricia Moore (Reappointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028
Francis Reh Public School Academy
Diane Lichon (Reappointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028
Yolanda Reynolds (Reappointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028
Scott Hinojosa (Reappointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028
George Crockett Public School Academy
Ebony Jenkins (Reappointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028
Jeffrey Arthur (Reappointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028
Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy
Jacqueline Kang (Reappointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028
Victoria Dowd (Reappointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028
Matthew Kareja (New Appointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028
North Star Montessori Academy
Roger Zappa (Reappointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy
Susan Hollar (Reappointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028
Tamika Burnett (New Appointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028
Walton Charter Academy
Kimberly Champion (Reappointment)	Expiration date:  June 30, 2028