NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULE/AGENDA

Thursday - Friday, December 12-13, 2024

Printable Meeting Schedule/Agenda

Thursday, December 12, 2024 - Finance Committee Meeting, Peninsula II, Northern Center

NOTE: The Finance Committee meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube
 

4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting 

Friday, December 13, 2024 - Formal Session Meeting, Peninsula II, Northern Center

NOTE:  The formal session and committee meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube

9 a.m. 1. Formal Meeting Called to Order – Chair Steve Young
9:01 a.m. 2. Roll Call – Secretary Cathy Andrew
9:02 a.m.3. Approval of Agenda – Chair Steve Young
9:03 a.m.

4. Moment of Silence

  • Mr. James “Jim” Tamlyn – master’s student – Dr. Anne Dahlman
  • Former President James Appleberry – President Brock Tessman
9:08 a.m.5. Individual Requests to Address the Board – Secretary Cathy Andrew
9:11 a.m.6. Focus Discussion: Supporting Indigenous Faculty and Student Success - Dr. Dale Kapla, Dr. Caroline LaPorte, and Dr. April Lindala
9:45 - 10:00 a.m.Break 
10 - 10:35 a.m.Formal Session Reconvenes
10:40 a.m.

7. Recognitions:

  • Graduating Senior Commencement Speaker – Mr. Jeff Korpi
    • Ms. Suzanna Guinn, Nursing Major
  • Introduction of Student’s Choice Award Recipient / Commencement Speaker – President Brock Tessman
    • Dr. Matthew Jennings, Lab Director – Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center – Associate Professor – School of Clinical Sciences
10:48 a.m.8. A Moment in NMU History – Dr. Russell Magnaghi
10:53 a.m.9. ASNMU Update – Ms. Dana Hinckley, President
11:03 a.m.10. Staff Report – Mr. Tyler Thompson, President – TOP Union
11:08 a.m.11. President’s Report – President Brock Tessman
11:18 a.m.

12. Committee Reports

  • Academic Affairs Committee – Trustee Lisa Fittante
  • Finance Committee – Vice Chair Alexis Hart
11:20 a.m.13. Action on Formal Recommendations – Chair Steve Youn
11:21 a.m.14. Conflict of Interest – Chair Steve Young
11:26 a.m.15. Chair and Vice Chair Elections – Chair Steve Young
11:31 a.m.16. Extension of President’s Contract – Vice Chair Alexis Hat
11:36 a.m.17. Announcement of Informal Session to be held in conjunction with the February 2025 Meetings of the Board – President Brock Tessman
11:37 a.m.

18. Special Recognitions – Chair Steve Young

  • Outgoing Trustees
11:47 a.m.

19. Trustee Emeritus Recognition – Chair Steve Young

  • Ms. Tami M. Seavoy
11:52 a.m.20. Good of the Order – Chair Steve Young
12:10 p.m.Formal Session Adjourned

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2024 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS

Academic AffairsFinanceExecutiveAd Hoc - Policy Review
Lisa I. Fittante, ChairAlexis M. Hart, ChairStephen E. Young, ChairMelissa A. Holmquist, Chair
Steven W. LindbergMelissa A. HolmquistLisa I. FittanteLisa I. Fittante
Gregory J. SeppanenBrigitte R. LaPointe-DunhamAlexis M. HartSteven W. Lindberg
Greg M. ToutantGregory J. SeppanenBrock F. TessmanGreg M. Toutant
Stephen E. Young, ex officioStephen E. Young, ex officio Stephen E. Young, ex officio
Brock F. Tessman, ex officioBrock F. Tessman, ex officio Brock F. Tessman, ex officio