FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NORTHERN
December 14-15, 2006
A. Minutes:
1. That the minutes of the October 5-6, 2006 meeting of the Board be approved. (Backup)
B. Gifts, Grants, Agreements and Contracts:
1. A gift to Art & Design from Kathleen Conover, Marquette, Michigan, "Sea Wings" lithograph print (appraised value: $2,000).
2. A gift to Communication and Performance Studies from Karyn Rybacki, Marquette, Michigan, two cocktail dresses (appraised value: $550).
3. A gift to Technology and Occupational Sciences from LSCP Foundation, Marquette, Michigan, one International Utility Digger Derrick Truck (appraised value: $7,000).
4. A gift to Technology and Occupational Sciences from Robert Webber, Marquette, Michigan, Welding Rods and Wire, Welding and Metal Working Equipment, and Miscellaneous Hand tools (appraised value: $5,000).
5. The grant from the U.S. Department of Education, to establish a math and science institute for Upward Bound students, in the amount of $280,279, for the period November 1, 2006 through October 31, 2007, under the direction of Ms. Stacy Schwenke.
6. The grant from the Michigan Department of Education, to increase student academic achievement through such strategies as improving teacher quality and increasing the number of highly qualified teachers in the classroom, in the amount of $170,004, for the period August 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008, under the direction of Mr. Douglas Russell.
7. The Year 2 Mathematics and Science Partnership grant from the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District, to provide professional development for K-12 teachers in mathematics with a goal to improve student achievement in mathematics, in the amount of $52,750, bringing the total award to $105,500, for the period September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007, under the direction of Ms. Ann Joyal.
8. The grant from the Michigan Association of Public Broadcasters for a local production on alternative energy sources in Michigan, in the amount of $7,500, with a cash match of $20,650 from the TV Development Fund Program Production and $7,000 from Dr. Dwight Brady's FY06 faculty grant, for a total award of $35,150, under the direction of Mr. Eric Smith.
9. The grant from the United States Department of Education, to provide college information to middle school through high school students in targeted schools, in the amount of $31, 280, with an In-Kind University match of $31,280, for a total award of $62,560, for the period July 21, 2006 through July 20, 2007, under the direction of Ms. Shirley Brozzo.
10. The grant between the Michigan Department of Community Health and Northern Michigan University, to provide nursing scholarships to students in the MSN Education Program, in the amount of $5,000, for the period August 11, 2006 to September 30, 2006, under the direction of Dr. Kerri Schuiling.
11. The grant between the Michigan Department of Community Health and Northern Michigan University, to provide nursing scholarships to students in the BSN-RN Education Program, in the amount of $4,000, for the period August 11, 2006 to September 30, 2006, under the direction of Dr. Kerri Schuiling.
12. The agreement between the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and Northern Michigan University, in the amount of $1,800, to determine the sex of white-tailed deer using non-invasive molecular techniques, for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, under the direction of Dr. Alec Lindsay.
C. Personnel Actions:
Emeritus Status:
1. That Dr. Norm Hefke be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Education, effective January 1, 2007.
D. Degrees:
1. That the preliminary 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 Dr. John H. Beaumier '53, Retired Director in Orthopedic Evaluation at the Mayo Clinic, receive an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Science, at the December 2006 Commencement Ceremony. Dr. Beaumier will also be the commencement Speaker.
E. Property and Finance:
1. That the resolution be approved delegating authority to execute the declaration of the official intent of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University to reimburse certain capital expenditures from the proceeds of future tax-exempt debt obligations. A copy of the resolution is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
F. Special Items:
1. That the following Board of Trustees Standing Committees be approved for the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007:
Academic Affairs Finance Executive
Jon G. LaSalle, Chair Douglas B. Roberts, Chair Samuel S. Benedict, Chair
Brian D. Cloyd Alan T. Ackerman Brian D. Cloyd
Larry C. Inman Samuel S. Benedict Douglas B. Roberts
Karl A. Weber Larry C. Inman Mary C. Lukens, ex officio
Mary C. Lukens, ex officio Mary C. Lukens, ex officio Leslie E. Wong, ex officio
Leslie E. Wong, ex officio Leslie E. Wong, ex officio ญญญญ Karl A. Weber, alternate
2. That the following individual be appointed as a board member for the following Public School Academy:
Anne Stark expiration date: June 30, 2008
3. That the following Dining Services venues be renamed:
-- The area previously named "Bookbinders Eatery" be renamed "Fieras"
-- The area previously named "Fieldhouse Food Bar" be renamed "Temaki & Tea"
4. That the negotiated agreement between Northern Michigan University and the Administrative/ Professional Union, UAW Local 2178, covering the period October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2009, be approved. A copy of the agreement is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
5. That the following resolution be approved:
R E S O L U T I O N
from the
Northern
Board of Trustees
to
Karl A. Weber
Whereas, Karl A. Weber served as a distinguished member of this Board of Trustees from 2001 through 2006; and
Whereas, during his tenure on the board he served as a member of the Finance Committee, Executive Committee, and Ad Hoc Nominating Committee; and
Whereas, he has been an involved and effective leader for Northern, serving as both Vice Chair and Chair of the Board; and
Whereas, he has been instrumental in an effort to strengthen our relationship with Emeritus Trustees who can be a valuable resource for the University; and
Whereas, he has willingly shared his knowledge and experience by offering wise advice and counsel, keeping the best interests of the University in the forefront; therefore be it
Resolved, that we, his friends and colleagues on the Board of Trustees, commend him for his significant contributions to Northern Michigan University and for his faithful service to the people of this state, and wish him well in all of his future endeavors.
Adopted this 15th day of December 2006 at
6. That the following resolution be approved:
R E S O L U T I O N
from the
Northern
Board of Trustees
to
Larry C. Inman '76
Whereas, Larry C. Inman has served as a distinguished member of this Board of Trustees from 2002 through 2006; and
Whereas, during his tenure on the board he served as Vice Chair and as a member of the Finance Committee, Executive Committee, and Academic Affairs Committee; and
Whereas, he has served as an ex officio member of the NMU Foundation Board from January 1,
2004 to the present; and
Whereas, he is an active and supportive Northern alumnus and lifetime member of the Alumni
Association; and
Whereas, he
has been instrumental in renewing Northern's relationship with
Resolved, that we, his friends and colleagues on the Board of Trustees, commend him for his significant contributions to Northern Michigan University and for his faithful service to the people of this state, and wish him well in all of his future endeavors.
Adopted this 15th day of
December 2006 at