FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYMarquette, Michigan

Amended:  May 4, 2007

 

A.     Minutes:

 

  1.    That the minutes of the February 22-23, 2007 meeting of the Board be approved. (Backup)

 

 

B.      Gifts, Grants, Agreements and Contracts:

 

  1.    A gift to Art and Design from Michael Cinelli, Marquette, Michigan, one lot of books (appraised value: $301.59).

 

  2.    A gift to Health, Physical Education and Recreation from Bob Chapman, Marquette, Michigan, one RCA 27" television set (appraised value: $200).

 

  3.    A gift to Technology and Occupational Sciences from the Nelson Family, Lansing, Michigan, one lot cookbooks and reference materials (appraised value: $18,750). 

 

  4.    A gift to Technology and Occupational Sciences from Duquaine, Inc., Marquette, Michigan, one Trane brand forced air furnace (appraised value: $1,800). 

 

  5.    A gift to Technology and Occupational Sciences from Allen and Kathryn Solka, Ishpeming, Michigan, one handmade custom twin-sized quilt, made with designer fabric (appraised value: $600). 

 

  6.    The grant from the Michigan Department of State Police – Michigan Commission on Law enforcement Standards, for a project entitled "Law Enforcement In-Service – 2007", in the amount of $336,891, for the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Chant.

 

  7.    The State of Michigan, Department of Treasury, Student Financial Aid Awards, for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, in the amount of $10,832 for the Adult Part-Time Grant; $60,247 for the Michigan Educational Opportunity Grant; $164,983 for the Michigan Work-Study Undergraduate Program; and $5,000 for the Michigan Work-Study Graduate Program, all under the direction of Ms. Connie Millar. 

 

  8.    The grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth for the King-Chavez-Parks Peer Advising, Counseling, and Education (PACE) program, in the amount of $77,575, with a University cash match of $9,576 from Diversity Student Services, and a University in-kind match of $49,127, for a total amount of $136,278, for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, under the direction of Mr. Darnell Bradley.

 

  9.    The grant between the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth – WIA Statewide – Northern Michigan University, and the Regional Industrial Manufacturing Skill Alliance to provide funds for building the systems and infrastructure to enhance communication between industry, education, and agencies to meet current and future workforce needs, in the amount of $90,000, for the period November 1, 2006 to October 31, 2007, under the direction of Mr. Joe Holman. 

 

  10.  The grant from the Michigan Department of Education to conduct motorcycle safety classes throughout the Upper Peninsula, in the amount of $74,514.31, for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, under the direction of Mr. Cameron Hadley.

 

  11.  The grant from the Michigan Department of Education under Section 99 of the State School Aid Act to improve mathematics and science instruction in Michigan, in the amount of $57,659, for the period October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007, under the direction of Ms. Ann Joyal.

 

  12.  The grant from The Stanley Medical Research Institute, to evaluate a series of novel drugs in a treatment model for schizophrenia, in the amount of $41,346.77, for the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, under the direction of Assistant Professor Adam Prus. 

 

  13.  The grant from The Animal Welfare Institute for assessing non-invasive sampling techniques and conservation genetic models with white-tailed deer, in the amount of $10,000, for the period February 9, 2007 through May 1, 2009, under the direction of Dr. Alec Lindsay. 

 

  14.  The grant from the Michigan Department of Education for Professional Development Fast Track, in the amount of $1,000 for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, under the direction of Dr. Paul Lang.

 

  15.  The agreement between the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and Northern Michigan University to convert WNMU Public Radio 90 to digital, in the amount of $80,000, with a cash match of $66,260 from the General Fund – unused reduction in force funds, for a total award of $146,260, for the period May 26, 2006 through September 30, 2007, under the direction of Mr. Eric Smith.

 

  16.  The agreement between Arts Midwest and Northern Michigan University to support the engagement of Hubbard Street 2 during the 2006-2007 Performing Arts Series, in the amount of $3,010 for the period beginning and ending on January 27, 2007, under the direction of Mr. Wayne Francis.

 

  17.  The contract between CUPPAD Regional Commission and Northern Michigan University for a photography and writing project that will provide American Indian students in grades 10-12 the opportunity to learn about the world of professional photography, in the amount of $3,000, with an in‑kind university match in the amount of $3,000 from the Center for Native American Studies, for a total amount of $6,000, during the period October 2, 2006 through March 31, 2007, under the direction of Ms. April Lindala.

 

 

C.     Personnel Actions: 

 

Appointments:

 

  1.    Carol Bell, Associate Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science, a tenure-earning appointment, effective August 22, 2007.

 

  2.    Akhtar Khan, Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science, a tenure-earning appointment, effective August 22, 2007. 

 

  3.    That Paul Lang be named Interim Dean of the College of Professional Studies and Professor with tenure in the Department of Criminal Justice, effective July 1, 2007. 

 

  4.    That R. Gavin Leach be appointed Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2007.

 

  5.    That Theresa Nease be appointed Executive Assistant to the President and Secretary of the Board of Trustees, effective August 1, 2007. 

 

  6.    That Dr. Cynthia A. Prosen be named Interim Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, effective July 1, 2007. 

 

  7.    Mark Shevy, Assistant Professor, Communications and Performance Studies, a tenure-earning appointment, effective August 22, 2007. 

 

  8.    Kennith Slagle, Associate Professor, Academic Information Services/Library, a tenure-earning appointment, effective April 2, 2007. 

 

  9.    David Wood, Assistant Professor, English, a tenure-earning appointment, effective August 22, 2007.

 

  10.  Dominic Yoder, Head Volleyball Coach, effective March 3, 2007. 

 

Promotion and Tenure:

 

  11.  That Mr. David Vandenburg, Technology and Occupational Sciences, be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor-TAS effective August 22, 2007.

 

  12.  That the following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor effective August 22, 2007:

 

                   David Boe                                                            Stephen Burn

                   English                                                                 English

 

                   Sandra Burr                                                          Alec Lindsay

                   English                                                                 Biology

 

                   Osvaldo Lopez                                                     Frankie Ann McCormick

                   Biology                                                                 Biology

 

                   Russell Prather                                                     Kia Jane Richmond

                   English                                                                 English

 

                   Carol Strauss Sotiropoulos                                   Gary Ebrecht

                   Modern Languages and Literature                       Health, Physical Education and Recreation

 

                   Michelle Johnson                                                  Mitchell Klett

                   Practical Nursing                                                  Education

 

                   Judith Puncochar                                                  David Helton

                   Education                                                             College of Business

 

  13.  That the following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Full Professor effective August 22, 2007:

 

                   Dwight Brady                                                      John Bruggink

                   Communication and Performance Studies           Biology

 

                   David Buhl                                                           Jozef Marek Maltof

                   Mathematics and Computer Science                    English

 

                   Austin Hummell                                                   Lesley Putman

                   English                                                                 Chemistry

 

                   Laura Reissner                                                      Renxin Yang

                   Education                                                             Sociology and Social Work

 

  14.  That the following faculty members be granted tenure effective August 22, 2007:

 

                   David Boe                                                            Russell Prather

                   English                                                                 English

 

                   Stephen Burn                                                       Judith Puncochar

                   English                                                                 Education

 

                   Sandra Burr                                                          Kia Jane Richmond

                   English                                                                 English

 

                   Alec Lindsay                                                        Carol Strauss Sotiropoulos

                   Biology                                                                 Modern Languages and Literature

 

                   Gary Ebrecht                                                        David Helton

                   Health, Physical Education and Recreation         College of Business

 

                   Frankie Ann McCormick                                    

                   Biology                                                                

 

Emeritus Status:

 

  15.  That Dr. M. Cameron Howes be granted the status of Dean Emeritus of the College of Professional Studies and Professor Emeritus of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, effective July 1, 2007. 

 

  16.  That Dr. Alfred N. Joyal be granted the status of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor Emeritus, effective with the date of retirement. 

 

  17.  That Dr. William Rigby be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Engineering Technology, effective June 1, 2007. 

 

  18.  That Mr. Matthew W. Riipi be granted the status of Internal Auditor Emeritus, effective with the date of retirement. 

 

  19.  That Dr. Michael J. Roy be granted the status of Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees Emeritus, effective with the date of retirement. 

 

  20.  That Mr. Andrew V. Wasilewski be granted the status of Associate Vice President for Auxiliary Services Emeritus, effective with the date of retirement. 

 

  21.  That Ms. Sharon Zablocki be granted the status of Manager – Payables/Cash Management Emeritus, effective with the date of retirement.

 

 

D.     Degrees:

 

  1.    That the final list of December 2006 graduates be approved.  A copy of the list is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

 

  2.    That the preliminary list of May 2007 graduates be approved.  A copy of the list is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

 

 

E.      Property and Finance: 

 

  1.    That University operations be authorized to continue in 2007-2008 at a budget level no greater than the 2006-2007 budget until the new General Fund Budget is approved, except for increases required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts. 

 

  2.    That University operations be authorized to continue in 2007-2008 at a budget level no greater than the 2006-2007 budget until the new Designated Fund Budget is approved, except for increases required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts. 

 

  3.    That the 2007-2008 Auxiliary Services Operations Budget, in the Auxiliary Fund, be approved.  A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. (Backup)

 

  4.    That the 2007-2008 Student Life Budget and Dining Services and Housing and Residence Life Rate Schedules be approved.  Copies of the budget and rate schedules are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. (Backup) (Backup) (Backup)

 

  5.    That the Student Athletic Fee be increased to $200 beginning with the fall 2007 semester.

 

 

F.      Special Items: 

 

  1.    That the following students receive the 2007 NMU Board of Trustees Student Achievement Awards:

 

                   Shawn Brown                  Jessica Jannette

                   Alexander Buck               Jenny Sides

 

  2.    That the following faculty members receive the 2007 NMU Distinguished Faculty Award:

 

                   Dr. Laura A. Reissner, Associate Professor, School of Education

                   Dr. Kerri D. Schuiling, Associate Dean and Professor, School of Nursing

                   Dr. Mohey A. Mowafy, Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

 

  3.    That the following staff members receive the 2007 Northern Michigan University Excellence-in-Service Award and Distinguished Team Award.

 

   Excellence-in-Service Awards:

   Ms. Lisa Alto – Senior Clerk III, Housing and Residence Life

   Ms. Carol Bergman – Principal Secretary II, Academic Affairs

   Mr. Daniel Hakala – Heavy Equipment Operator/Landscape Specialist, Plant Operations

   Mr. Patrick Lakenen – AV Project Specialist, Learning Resources Division

   Mr. David Maki – Director – AdIT Technical Services

   Dr. Thomas Schacht – Chief-of-Staff/Physician – Health Center

   Mr. Don Wernholm – Facilities Maintenance Attendant – Housing and Residence Life

   Mr. Stan Wright – Radio Producer/Director of Music, Learning Resources Division

 

   Distinguished Team Awards:

   Van Antwerp Hall Renovation Project:

-          Mr. Thomas Argetsinger – Draftsman/Technician, Engineering and Planning

-          Mr. Arthur Gischia – Director – Business Services, Purchasing

-          Mr. Carl Holm – Director, Housing and Residence Life

-          Ms. Kim Rotundo – Assistant Director, Housing and Residence Life

-          Mr. Brandon Sager – Owner Rep/CAD Specialist, Engineering and Planning

   Learning Resource Center Custodial Staff:

-          Ms. Sandra Dagenais – Buildings and Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

-          Mr. Ryan Healy – Buildings and Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

-          Mr. Matthew O’Donnell – Buildings and Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

 

  4.    That the addition of a new associate degree program in Radiography be approved and that the addition of a new associate degree program in Respiratory Therapy be approved. 

 

  5.    That the addition of the Plastic Injection Certificate, effective Fall 2007, be approved and that the addition of the Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate, effective Fall 2007, be approved.

 

  6.    That the addition of a new Bachelors of Science Degree in Loss Prevention Management, effective fall 2007, be approved.

 

  7.    That the NMU 401(A) Qualified Executive Retirement Plan, approved by the Board of Trustees at its August 2006 meeting, be revised as follows, to become effective July 1, 2007.  New text is shaded.

 

  6.2   Vesting Upon Death or Disability or Termination without Cause.  Notwithstanding Section 6.1 or any other provision of the Plan to the contrary, all amounts in the Participant’s Accumulation Account(s) will be 100 percent Vested upon the Participant’s death or Disability that occurs prior to Termination of Employment or upon the Board's termination of Participant's employment without any cause.

  8.    That the revised Sexual Assault Policy be approved.  A copy of the revised policy is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

 

  9.  That the following individuals be appointed as board members for the following Public School Academies:

 

                   JKL Bahweting

                   Norma Castro (reappoint)                        expiration date:  June 30, 2010

                   Isaac McKechnie (reappoint)                   expiration date:  June 30, 2010

 

                   Burton Glen

                   Constance Roberts                                   expiration date:  June 30, 2010

                   William Fischer (reappoint)                      expiration date:  June 30, 2010

 

                   North Star Academy

                   Kathy Heikkila                                         expiration date:  June 30, 2009

                   Patricia Martin                                          expiration date:  June 30, 2010

                   Jacquelyn Gonda                                      expiration date:  June 30, 2010

                   Margaret Jajich (reappoint)                      expiration date:  June 30, 2010