FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NORTHERN
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,
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
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
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
Modern Languages and Literature Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Michelle Johnson Mitchell Klett
Practical Nursing Education
Judith Puncochar David Helton
Education
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
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
Health, Physical Education and
Recreation
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.
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.
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,
Dr. Kerri D. Schuiling, Associate Dean and Professor,
Dr. Mohey A. Mowafy, Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
3. That the following staff members receive the 2007
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 –
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
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Mr.
- 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
Constance Roberts expiration date: June 30, 2010
William Fischer (reappoint) expiration date: June 30, 2010
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