FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NORTHERN
October 5-6, 2006
A. Minutes:
1. That the minutes of the August 11, 2006 meeting of the Board be approved. (Backup)
B. Gifts, Grants, Agreements and Contracts:
1. A gift to Engineering Technology from Ironwood Plastics, Ironwood, Michigan, one Engle Plastic Injection Molding Machine (appraised value: $125,000).
2. A gift to Public Safety and Police Services from Victor LaDuke, Marquette, Michigan, one alcohol screening and verification system (appraised value: $385).
3. The Improvement of Postsecondary Education grant from the U.S. Department of Education, to provide scholarships to selected Olympic aspiring athletes training at any one of the four Olympic Training Centers and pursuing a post-secondary education, in the amount of $970,200, for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, under the direction of Mr. Jeffery Kleinschmidt.
4. The Television Community Service grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, for WNMU‑TV, in the amount of $590,252, for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2008, under the direction of Mr. Eric Smith.
5. The grant from the U.S. Department of Education for an Upward Bound program, in the amount of $337,054, for the period September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007, under the direction of Mr. Jeffery Gagnon.
6. The grant from the U.S. Department of Education, in the amount of $285,828 for the Student Support Services program, for the period September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007, under the direction of Dr. Peter Holliday.
7. The grant from the Michigan Department of Education for vocational/technical education program improvement activities, in the amount of $239,222, for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, under the direction of Mr. Chris Fries.
8. The Radio Community Service grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in the amount of $138,860, for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30. 2008, under the direction of Mr. Eric Smith.
9. The grant from the Economic Development Corporation, to train employees at Enstrom Helicopter Corporation in Menominee, MI, in the amount of $37,000, with a cash/in-kind Enstrom Helicopter corporation match of $15,855, for a total award of $52,855, for the period August 15, 2006 through December 30, 2007, under the direction of Mr. Joseph Holman.
10. The Television Local Service grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, for WNMU-TV, in the amount of $47,862, for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2008, under the direction of Mr. Eric Smith.
11. The grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, to train employees at Somero Enterprises in Houghton, Michigan, in the amount of $24,000 with a cash/in-kind Somero Enterprises match of $20,220, for a total award of $44,220, for the period September 18, 2006 through June 30, 2007, under the direction of Mr. Joseph Holman.
12. The contract between Northern Michigan University and Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency (MARESA) to provide secondary vocational education for high school students in the MARESA district in the amount of $39,450, for the period August 15, 2006 through June 30, 2007, under the direction of Dr. Paul Lang.
13. The Television Interconnection grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, for WNMU-TV, in the amount of $12,181, for the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, under the direction of Mr. Eric Smith.
C. Personnel Actions:
Appointments:
1. That the following appointments be approved:
Name Title Effective Date
Adamoyurka, Jason Marketing and Promotions Manager 8/28/06
Anderson, Bernard Head Football Coach 12/12/05
Barch, Jon Asst Director-Student Enrichment 8/16/06
Braine, Chadd Asst Football Coach 12/12/05
Brundage, Mary Assoc Dean of Students 9/13/06
Carrier, Gregory Security Police Officer 3/23/06
Charbonneau, Maryellen Asst Director-Alumni Relations 6/12/06
Clifton-Rice, Lara Senior Clerk 5/30/06
Clish, Lara Senior Secretary II 11/2/05
Crick, Janet Senior Secretary II 10/3/05
Dehlin, Catherine General Counsel/EO Officer 10/24/05
Djupe, Julie Senior Secretary II 5/15/06
Doucette, Rick Buildings and Grounds Attendant 9/18/06
Duvendeck, Jeffrey Asst Football Coach 12/12/05
Garth, Latonya Senior Admissions Counselor 9/14/06
Groleau, Michael Security Police Officer 6/12/06
Harvala, Kristi Senior Secretary 6/6/06
Jeros, Ethan Asst Football Coach 1/2/06
Johnson, Linda Secretary 5/10/06
Johnston, Paul Resident Director 7/23/06
LaFleur, Matthew Asst Football Coach 1/2/06
Laffey, William Assoc Director-Admissions 1/17/06
Laufer, John Building and Grounds Attendant 8/2/06
Lovett, Marcia Senior Admissions Counselor 9/14/06
Mallie, Andre General Manager-Dining Services 4/3/06
McClure, Jason Food Service Worker I 11/28/05
Morgan, Susan Coordinator-International Student Services 8/14/06
Quinn, Andrew Web Systems Manager 1/16/06
Reese,
Russell,
Sanderson, Francine Account Clerk III 7/3/06
Schoonveld, Katie Institutional Research Asst 3/15/06
Simon, Kelly Learning Skills Specialist/Counselor 6/6/06
Smentkowski, Andrew Grant Writer/Manager 1/9/06
Sparks, Lindsay Resident Director 7/23/06
Stampee, Jeffrey Security Police Officer 9/15/06
Tavernini, Rebecca University Editor 2/20/06
Thum, Scott Asst Director-Financial Aid 1/4/06
Waterman, Daniel Asst Men's Basketball Coach 8/21/06
Zintman, Cheryl Food Service Worker 1 5/15/06
Zarkowski, Nicole Admissions Counselor 9/7/06
Zorza, Angela Senior Secretary 6/1/06
2. Robert J. Legg, Assistant Professor, Geography, a tenure-earning appointment, effective August 23, 2006.
D. Degrees:
1. That the final lists of May and August 2006 graduates be approved. Copies of the lists are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
E. Property and Finance:
1. That the 2007-2008 State Operating Budget Request be approved. A summary of the request is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. (Backup)
2. That the Northern Michigan University Facilities Five Year Master Plan, as required by the Department of Management and Budget, and the 2007-2008 Capital Outlay Project Request be approved. A copy of the plan and the project request is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
3. That the financial report for Northern Michigan University for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006, and all related transactions be approved. The audit of these statements was conducted by Rehmann Robson, Certified Public Accountants. The statements were reviewed and approved by the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees. A copy of the financial report is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
F. Special Items:
1. That the negotiated agreement between Northern Michigan University and the American Association of University Professors-Northern Michigan University Chapter, which was ratified on August 21, 2006, covering the period from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009, be approved and that Dr. Fred Joyal, Provost and Vice president for Academic Affairs, be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the Board of Trustees. A copy of the agreement is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
2. That the following individuals be appointed as board members for the following Public School Academies, with approval of the Nah Tah Wahsh appointments being contingent upon confirming the legality of tribal members serving on the board:
Kenneth Dunton expiration date: June 30, 2008
Arthur Bone expiration date: June 30, 2009
Shannon Tolbert expiration date: June 30, 2008
Mary Little-Winberg expiration date: June 30, 2008
Sharon Philemon (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2008
William Sagataw expiration date: June 30, 2008
Marilyn Shawano (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2008
Martha Parks expiration date: June 30, 2009