Approved
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Minutes of the Formal Meeting
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A Formal Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University was held on Thursday, February 21, 2008, at Ann Arbor Marriott, Ypsilanti, Michigan. The meeting was convened in the Elizabeth Ann A Room at 1:03 p.m. by Chair Mary C. Lukens.
Trustees present included:
Mary C. Lukens, Chair Samuel S. Benedict Douglas B. Roberts, Vice Chair
Alan T. Ackerman Brian D. Cloyd Gilbert L. Ziegler
Stephen F. Adamini Jon G. LaSalle Leslie E. Wong, ex officio
Senior staff and counsel present included:
Carol D. Bergman, Administrative Assistant, Office of the President
Catherine L. Dehlin, General Counsel
Susan J. Koch, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
R. Gavin Leach, V.P. for Finance and Administration and Treasurer of the Board
BUSINESS SESSION
Based on the recommendation of the Executive Committee, the Board took the following action:
It was moved by Mr. Ackerman, seconded by Ms. Lukens, and supported unanimously by the Board to revise the Trustee Emeritus Rank Policy.
Finance Committee: Dr. Roberts reported on the Finance Committee meeting held Thursday,
February 21, 2008, at 11:30 a.m. (Addendum #2)
The Board took the following action regarding the Formal Recommendations: (Addendum #3)
It was moved by Mr. Ackerman, seconded by Mr. Cloyd, and unanimously supported by the Board of Trustees to approve the Formal Recommendations.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED INFORMAL SESSION TO BE HELD IN CONNECTION WITH THE THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 1-2, 2008, MEETING OF THE BOARD
President Wong made this announcement for the public record.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Lukens adjourned the meeting at 1:15 p.m.
Proposed
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL STRATEGY SESSION MEETING
Minutes of the Strategy Session
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A Strategy Session of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University was held on Thursday and Friday, February 21-22, 2008, at Ann Arbor Marriott, Ypsilanti, Michigan. The session was convened in the Elizabeth Ann A Room at 1:15 p.m. by Chair Mary C. Lukens.
Trustees present included:
Mary C. Lukens, Chair Samuel S. Benedict Douglas B. Roberts, Vice Chair
Alan T. Ackerman (Session I only) Brian D. Cloyd Gilbert L. Ziegler (left at 3:55 p.m.)
Stephen F. Adamini Jon G. LaSalle Leslie E. Wong, ex officio
Senior staff and counsel present included:
Carol D. Bergman, Administrative Assistant, Office of the President
Catherine L. Dehlin, General Counsel
Susan J. Koch, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
R. Gavin Leach, V.P. for Finance and Administration and Treasurer of the Board
STRATEGY SESSION I
President Wong discussed his vision for NMU. This included a review of the current and proposed mission statements.
Dr. Susan Koch presented an opportunity for NMU to participate in a new elective Carnegie classification, “A Community Engagement.” This would be in addition to the “Masters L” classification currently held by NMU. Achieving this classification would 1) positively contribute to NMU’s institutional identity, public recognition, and visibility, 2) enhance and focus our accountability and self-assessment, 3) increase our community engagement, 4) further enhance students’ educational experience, and 5) serve as a catalyst for positive change in the community. Discussion followed and staff members responded to questions and comments from Trustees.
The Board of Trustees reviewed issues including the State’s budget proposals, rural formula components, mission driven funding, and the effect on NMU.
RECESS
Chair Lukens recessed the meeting at 3:03 p.m.
RECONVENE
The session reconvened at 3:20 p.m.
STRATEGY SESSION II
President Wong reviewed a draft “Roadmap to 2015” and responded to questions and suggestions from the Trustees. Dr. Wong will refine the Roadmap and deliver it to the University community by the end of March.
RECESS
Chair Lukens recessed the session at 5:16 p.m.
RECONVENE
The Strategy Session was reconvened on Friday, February 22, 2008, at 8:08 a.m. in the Elizabeth Ann A Room of Ann Arbor Marriott, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Trustees present included:
Mary C. Lukens, Chair Brian D. Cloyd Douglas B. Roberts, Vice Chair
Stephen F. Adamini Jon G. LaSalle Gilbert L. Ziegler
Samuel S. Benedict Leslie E. Wong, ex officio
The Trustee absent was Alan T. Ackerman
Senior staff and counsel present included:
Carol D. Bergman, Administrative Assistant, Office of the President
Catherine L. Dehlin, General Counsel
Susan J. Koch, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
R. Gavin Leach, V.P. for Finance and Administration and Treasurer of the Board
RETREAT SESSION III
Provost Koch reviewed the curriculum at NMU focusing on how the Roadmap will guide curriculum innovation. Discussion followed and staff members responded to questions and suggestions from the Trustees.
Discussion continued regarding the vision and the Roadmap and received positive feedback and enthusiastic endorsement from the Trustees.
Chair Lukens adjourned the session at 9:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Theresa M. Nease,
Secretary of the Board