FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan

June 25, 2026

A.     Minutes:

 1.     That the minutes of the May 1, 2026 and June 1, 2026 meetings of the Board be approved.

B.     Personnel Actions: 

Appointments:

1. Anderson, Zachariah D., Assistant Professor, English Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2026.  (New Appointment)

2. Doore, Elizabeth A., Assistant Professor, Speech/Language/Hearing Sciences Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2026.  (New Appointment)

3. Gu, Siyao, Assistant Professor, Engineer Technology Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2026.  (New Appointment)

4. Jacobson, Kaycee J., Associate Professor, Nursing Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 19, 2026.  (New Appointment)

5. Jones, Brynna, Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2026.  (New Appointment)

6. Kent, Elizabeth, Assistant Professor, Social Work Department, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 19, 2026.  (New Appointment)

7. Legg, Robert J., Department Head, Earth, Environmental, and Geological Sciences, a five-year term appointment, effective July 1 2026.  (Transfer)

8. Murphy, Shane P., Assistant Professor, School of Health and Human Performance, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 17, 2026.  (New Appointment)

9. Pucan, Bimadoshka A., Assistant Professor, Center for Native American Studies, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 19, 2026.  (New Appointment)

10. Wyche, Abigail K., Interim Associate Dean, Social Work Department, a one-year term appointment, effective June 15, 2026.  (Transfer)

C.      Special Items:

1. The updated Motor Vehicle Ordinance Book, 2026-2027, effective August 1, 2026, be approved.  A copy is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

2. The following new programs, effective Fall 2026, be approved:

· Communication Management – BS/BA

· User Experience Research – Certificate

· Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy – BS/B

· Marine Biology – Certificate