Approved
NORTHERN
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of the Regular Session
of
A regular session of the Board of Trustees of Northern
Michigan University was held on Thursday, February 23, 2006, in the
Trustees present included:
Karl A. Weber, Chair Brian D. Cloyd Mary C. Lukens (via conference call)
Alan T. Ackerman Larry C. Inman Douglas B. Roberts
Samuel S. Benedict Jon G. LaSalle Leslie E. Wong, ex officio
Senior staff and counsel present included:
Michael J. Roy, V.P. for Finance and Administration and Treasurer of the Board
Pamalene R. Grundstrom, Executive Assistant to the President and Secretary of the Board
Alfred N. Joyal, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kurt N. Sherwood, of Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, University Legal Counsel
CLOSED SESSION AUTHORIZATION
President Wong presented the following recommendation:
It is recommended that the following resolution relative to holding a closed session of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University be approved:
RESOLVED, that the Board shall meet in Closed Session at 1:20 p.m. on February 23, 2006, pursuant to Section 8 of the Open Meetings Act:
To consider matters connected with the strategy and/or negotiation of its collective bargaining agreements;
To consider the purchase or lease of real property on which the University does not hold an option;
To consult with the attorney for the University on matters relating to pending litigation, it being the opinion of the Board that consideration of such matters in an open meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigation and/or settlement position of the University;
To consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute.
Aye Nay
Mr. Ackerman
Mr. Benedict
Mr. Cloyd
Mr. Inman
Mr. LaSalle
Ms. Lukens
Dr. Roberts
Mr. Weber None
The resolution was thus approved unanimously.
Chair Weber recessed the meeting at 1:40 p.m.
RECONVENE
Chair Weber reconvened the meeting at 3:00 p.m. in the Board of Trustees Meeting Room, 602 Cohodas.
Trustees present included:
Karl A. Weber, Chair Brian D. Cloyd Douglas B. Roberts
Alan T. Ackerman Larry C. Inman Leslie E. Wong, ex officio
Samuel S. Benedict Jon G. LaSalle
The Trustee absent was Mary C. Lukens
Senior staff and counsel present included:
Michael J. Roy, V.P. for Finance and Administration and Treasurer of the Board
Pamalene R. Grundstrom, Executive Assistant to the President and Secretary of the Board
Alfred N. Joyal, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kurt N. Sherwood, of Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, University Legal Counsel
MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF STUDENTS
Associate Provost for Student Services and Enrollment Bill Bernard said Carol Anderson, a 20-year-old junior, majoring in elementary education, was killed in a car accident on December 23, 2005; and Erin Lawson, a 23-year-old senior studying nursing, was killed in a car accident on January 21, 2006. The Board of Trustees observed a moment of silence in memory of these two students.
INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Ms. Grundstrom reported that there were no requests to address the Board.
ASNMU REPORT
Ms. Michelle Cox, ASNMU President, reported on student government activities (Addendum #1).
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Wong presented his report, with a focus on search updates, enrollment report, and public broadcasting awards (Addendum #2).
Executive
Mr. Benedict reported on the Executive Committee meeting held earlier today (Addendum #4). The committee recommended to the full Board that former Trustees Mary L. Campbell and Scott L. Holman be granted the status of Trustee Emeritus. The Board took the following action:
It was moved by Mr. Benedict, seconded by Mr. Inman, and supported unanimously by the Board to grant Trustee Emeritus status to former Trustees Mary L. Campbell and Scott L. Holman, effective immediately.
Ms. Campbell and Mr. Holman will be formally recognized for this honor at a future Board meeting.
The Board also took the following action in response to a recommendation from the Committee.
It was moved by Mr. Benedict, seconded by Mr. Ackerman, and supported unanimously by the Board to pass the following Resolution:
Resolved:
The
Further, the Board of
Trustees of
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION TO BE HELD IN CONNECTION WITH THE THURSDAY-FRIDAY, May 4-5, 2006, MEETING OF THE BOARD
President Wong made this announcement for the public record.
In response to a question Chair Weber raised on behalf of Trustee Lukens, Dr. Roy provided clarification on how the staff arrived at the proposed rates for the new apartments in Formal Recommendation E1.
The Board then took the following action regarding the Formal Recommendations:
It was moved by Mr. Inman, seconded by Mr. Benedict, and unanimously supported by the Board of Trustees to approve the Formal Recommendations.
OTHER BUSINESS
Dr. Roy presented a property sale recommendation for action by the Board. Following discussion and clarification by Dr. Roy, the Board took the following action:
Note: Chair Weber abstained
from voting on this recommendation because his firm has a business relationship
with the City of
It was moved by Mr. Inman, seconded
by Mr. Benedict, and passed with six (6) yes votes and one (1) abstention to
sell for $1 the following parcel of property to the City of
FOCUS DISCUSSION – BUDGET AND FORMULA MODELS DISCUSSION/LEGISLATIVE STRATEGY (Addendum #5)
Dr. Joyal introduced this discussion, noting that it is the conclusion of the three-part discussion begun during the October and December 2005 Board meetings. Dean of Arts and Sciences Terry Seethoff made a presentation highlighting several issues including high faculty productivity, below average faculty compensation, high average instruction costs, and demographics. Discussion followed and Dr. Seethoff responded to questions and comments from Trustees. President Wong then reviewed NMU’s goals and action plan. He reviewed the legislative process, which began with the Senate budget testimony last week and will continue with the House testimony in April. Discussion followed and President Wong responded to questions and comments from Trustees.
Chair Weber adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pamalene R. Grundstrom,
Secretary of the Board