FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan
April 29, 2011
A. Minutes:
1. That the minutes of the February 18, 2011, meeting of the Board be approved.
B. Gifts, Grants, Agreements and Contracts:
1. A gift to the Department of Dining Services from Mr. Jeff Johnson, Skandia, MI, 85 lbs. of butchered lamb ($1,130 value).
2. A gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences, from Allen and Kathy Solka, Ishpeming, MI, 70X100” custom made quilt, designer fabric and custom quilted; 1 basket assorted baby items, new; 52 X 58” custom made quilt, designer fabric custom quilted; 1 lot assorted new baking pans
($2,298 value).
3.
The Television Interconnection grant from the Corporation for Public
Broadcasting, to provide continued support for augmenting the capability of
public broadcasting stations to expand quality and scope of public television
to the community, in the amount of $11,935, for the period of
October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2011, under the direction of Mr. Eric
Smith.
4. The grant from the Rural Educational Data Initiative (REDI), to conduct a research survey to determine what elements/exams are needed to evaluate students’ high school performance and preparedness for post secondary education, in the amount of $24,000, for the period February 23, 2011 to May 31, 2011, under the direction of Dr. Paul Duby.
5.
The Television Local Service grant from the Corporation for Public
Broadcasting, to provide continued support for augmenting the capability of
public broadcasting stations to expand the quality and scope of public
television services to the community, in the amount of $62,184, for the time period
October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012, under the direction of Mr. Eric
Smith.
6.
The Radio Community Services grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
to provide continued support for augmenting the capability of public broadcasting
stations to expand the quality and scope of public radio services to the
community, in the amount of $129,947, for the period
October 1, 2010, to September 30, 2012, under the direction of Mr. Eric Smith.
7. The grant from the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth for vocational/technical education program improvement activities, in the amount of $160,062, for the period July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, under the direction of Mr. Mark Dellangelo.
8. The Television Community Service grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, to provide continued support for augmenting the capability of public broadcasting stations to expand the quality and scope of public television services to the community, in the amount of $619,220, for the period of October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2012, under the direction of Mr. Eric Smith.
9. The sub-agreement between Northern Michigan University and Georgetown University, to host a group of students from Central America under the “Youth Leadership Program with Central America,” an exchange program for students and educators, in the amount of $26,314, with an additional amount of $6,103 from International Programs, for a total amount of $32,417, for the time period of October 1, 2010, through October 1, 2011, under the direction of Dr. Marcelo Siles.
10. 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 $66,929, for the tie period August 23, 2010 through June 30, 2011, under the direction of Mr. Daryl Kobie.
C. Personnel Actions:
Appointments:
1.
DeFonso, Chet R., Academic Department Head and
Associate Professor, Department of History, a three-year term position,
effective July 1, 2011. (Associate Professor to Department
Head and Associate Professor)
2. Frank, Matthew G., Assistant Professor, English, a tenure track appointment, effective August 24, 2011. (New appointment)
3. Hanes, Jonathan M., Assistant Professor, Geography, a tenure track appointment, effective July 30, 2011. (New appointment)
4. Hughes, Steven E., Assistant Professor, Art and Design, a tenure track appointment, effective August 24, 2011. (New appointment)
5. Lawton, Linda B., Assistant Professor, Mathematics/Computer Science, a tenure track appointment, effective August 24, 2011. (New appointment)
6. Liu, Yu, Assistant Professor, Chemistry, a tenure-track appointment, effective August 24, 2011. (New appointment)
7. Siles, Marcelo E., Dean-International Programs, a continuing position, effective July 1, 2011.(Director to Dean)
8.
Tremethick, Mary J., Department Head and
Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, a
three-year term position, effective July 1, 2011. (Professor to
Department Head and Professor)
Promotion and Tenure:
9. The following faculty members be granted tenure effective July 1, 2011:
Prof. Mary Freier
Academic Information Services
10. The following faculty members be granted tenure effective August 24, 2011:
Dr. Derek Anderson Dr. Gabe Logan
School of Education History Department
Dr. William Bergmann Dr. Elizabeth Monske
History Department English Department
Prof. Keith Ellis Prof. Peter Pless
School of Art & Design School of Art & Design
Dr. Hsin-Ling Hsieh Dr. Mark Shevy
Economics Department Communication & Performance Studies
Dr. Michael Joy Dr. William Tireman
Modern Languages & Literatures Physics Department
11. The following faculty member be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor effective August 24, 2010:
Prof. Michael Kowalczyk
Mathematics & Computer Science
12. The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Associate Professor effective August 24, 2011:
Dr. Derek Anderson Dr. Gabe Logan
School of Education History Department
Dr. William Bergmann Dr. Elizabeth Monske
History Department English Department
Prof. Keith Ellis Prof. Peter Pless
School of Art & Design School of Art & Design
Dr. Hsin-Ling Hsieh Dr. Mark Shevy
Economics Department Communications & Performance Studies
Dr. Michael Joy Dr. William Tireman
Modern Languages & Literatures Physics Department
13. The following faculty members be promoted to the rank of Full Professor effective August 24, 2011:
Dr. Randall Appleton Dr. Steven Leuthold
Mathematics & Computer Science School of Art and Design
Dr. Robert Engelhart Dr. Mark Paulsen
Music Department Chemistry Department
Dr. Tawni Ferrarini Dr. Russell Prather
Economics Department English Department
Dr. Mitchell Klett Dr. Andrew Poe
School of Education Mathematics & Computer Science
Dr. Nelly Kupper Dr. Roger Strand
Modern Languages & Literatures Biology Department
Prof. Stephan Larson
School of Art and Design
D. Degrees
1.
That Dr. Mark R. Lovell, Chairman, ImPACT
Applications; Founder, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program; Professor of Orthopaedic and Neurological Surgery (Retired) The
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, receive an Honorary
Degree, Doctor of Science, at the April 2011 Commencement Ceremony. Dr.
Lovell will also be the Commencement
Speaker.
2. That the final list of the December 2010 graduates be approved. The list is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
3. The preliminary list of April 2011 graduates be approved. The lists are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
E. Property and Finance
1. That
the University operations be authorized to continue in 2011-2012 at a budget
level no greater than the 2010-2011 budget until the new Designated Fund Budget
is approved, except
for increases required by existing or newly negotiated union
contracts.
2.
That University operations be authorized to continue in 2011-2012 at a
budget level no greater than the 2010-2011 budget
until the new General Fund Budget is approved, except for
increases required by existing or newly negotiated union contracts.
3. The 2011-2012 Auxiliary Services Operations Budget, in the Auxiliary Fund be approved. Copies of the budget are on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
4. The 2011-2012 Student Life Budget be approved. A copy of the budget is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
5. The 2011-2012 Dining Services and Housing and Residence Life Rate Schedules be approved. A copy of the rate schedules is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
6.
The resolution of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University
authorizing, ratifying, confirming, and approving the first amendment to
easement agreement to Thomas H. Swick
and Lynn M. Swick. A copy of
the resolution is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
F. Special Items:
1. The following faculty members receive the 2011 NMU Distinguished Faculty Award:
Dr. Kenneth Janson
College of Business
Dr. Shelley Russell
Communications and Performance Studies
Dr. Mary Jane Tremethick
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
2. The follow students receive the 2011 Board of Trustees Student Achievement Award:
Ms. Carolyn “Lizzie” Corser
Mr. Hunter Harig
Ms. Megan Persons
Mr. Andrew Foster
3. The following staff members receive the 2011 Northern Michigan University Excellence-in-Service Award and Distinguished Team Award:
Excellence-in-Service Awards
Ms. Sarah B. Stanley – Principal Secretary – Learning Resources Division/WNMU
Ms. Andrea L. Wrubel – Principal Secretary – School of Art and Design
Mr. Michael E.Turino – Coordinator, Academic Support Services – Academic and Career Advisement Center
Mr. Sten J. Fjeldheim – Head Coach, Skiing and Assistant Coach Cross Country Running – Intercollegiate Athletics/Rec Sports
Mr. Carl D. Holm – Director, Housing and Residence Life
Distinguished Team Awards
Public Services, Lydia M. Olson Library Staff
Ms. Molly M. Anderson
Mr. Douglas M. Black
Mr. Michael Burgmeier
Ms. Mary “Mollie” P. Freier
Ms. Kathleen G. Godec
Ms. Diane M. Goethe
Mr. Martin K. Hill
Ms. Michelle R. Kimball
Mr. Kevin P. McDonough
Mr. Keith A. Rebec
Mr. Bruce C. Sarjeant
Mr. Michael F. Strahan
Ms. Sarajane J. Tompkins
Mr. Ernie Young (Retiree)
NMU WiMAX Team – Information Technology – Technical Services Staff
Mr. Donald D. Duquette
Mr. Kim F. Erickson
Mr. John D. Marra
Mr. Ronny P. Paris
Ms. Stephanie S. Penhale
Mr. Donald A. Salo
4. The following staff members receive the 2011 Northern Michigan University TLC Staff Award:
EduCat™ Documentation
Mr. Thomas Gillespie, Instructional Technologist – Academic Information Services/Instructional Technology
Ms. Michelle Kimball, Senior Library Assistant – Academic Information Services/Library
Mr. Matthew Smock, Director, Instructional Design/Technology/Media Services – Academic Information Services/Instructional Technology
NMU Media Site Live
Max Graves, Audio Visual ITV Specialist – Learning Resources Division
Matt Herbig, AV Technician – Learning Resources Division
Jeff Koval, AV Technology Specialist – Learning Resources Division
Patrick Lakenen, AV Project Specialist – Learning Resources Division
Eric Smith, Director, Broadcast and AV Services, Learning Resources Division
Electronic Signings
Bridget Berube, Assistant Director of Athletics – Athletics/Rec Sports
Nita Thomas, Principal Secretary – Athletics/Rec Sports
Breanne Fassbender, Student Employee – Athletics/Rec Sports
5. The addition of a new Fisheries and Wildlife Management bachelors degree effective Fall 2011.
6. The Department of Geography name be changed to the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences effective Fall 2011.
7. The Environmental Conservation major be renamed to Environmental Studies and Sustainability effective Fall 2011.
8. The Geographical Information Systems major be renamed to Geomatics effective Fall 2011.
9. The deletion of the Physical Geography major effective Fall 2011.
10. The deletion of the Human Geography major effective Fall 2011.
11. The Continuing Education Department be merged with Workforce Development effective July 1, 2011. The new name will be Continuing Education and Workforce Development.
12. Northern Michigan University authorize the Walton Charter
Academy as a “School of Excellence” in the State of Michigan with a contract
covering the period July 2, 2011 through
June 30, 2016. A copy of the
resolution is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
13. The following individuals be appointed as board members for the following Public School Academies:
JKL Bahweting Charter School Academy
Kenneth Dunton (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2014
Jack Thompson (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2014
Regina Rolstone (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2014
Burton Glen charter School Academy
Mary Covington (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2014
Richard Vanderkarr (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2014
Walton Charter School Academy
Maria Carl (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2014
Anthony Colbert (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2014
14. Northern Michigan University reauthorize (renew)
the Burton Glen Charter School Academy contract for a five-year period, July 1,
2011 through June 30, 2016. A copy of the resolution is
on file with the Secretary of the
Board of Trustees.