FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

FORMAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – Marquette, Michigan

December 12, 2014

A. Minutes:

1. That the minutes of the September 26, 2014 meeting of the Board be approved.

B. Gifts of Property:

1. Gift to the Athletics Department from Rick Gray, Marquette, MI, Whirlpool Refrigerator 14.4 cf. ($203 value)

2. Gift to the Athletics Department from Richard Gray, Moorcroft, WY, Whirlpool Refrigerator 14.4 cf. ($200 value)

3. Gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences from Neil Boyle, Beaver Island, MI, Cessna 182 Aircraft Fuselage. ($15,000 value)

4. Gift to the School of Art and Design (DeVos Art Museum) from Susan Galbraith, East Jordan, MI, a “Dingle Cemetery, Ireland, 1970,” James Galbraith black and white photograph from the Slainte Portfolio, Ed. 43/100. ($3,500 value)

5. Gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences from Allen and Kathy Solka, Ishpeming, MI, Handmade Custom Quilts (2 ea.). ($950 value)

6. Gift to the Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences (Jacobetti Complex Room 120) from Mulligan’s Restaurant and Bar, Cheboygan, MI, Arctic Air Single Door Prep Cooler. ($700 value)

7. Gift to the School of Clinical Sciences from Dr. James Rudrik, Lansing, MI, Roche Light Cycler 2.0 (2 ea.), Light Cycler Centrifuge Blocks, Light Cycler Carousel Centrifuge, Compaq Computers (2 ea.), Light Cycler Software and Accessories ($78,500)

C. Personnel Actions:

Appointments:

1. Christian, Daric, Associate Dean/Director – School of Art and Design, a three-year term appointment, effective January 1, 2015. (New appointment)

2. DeFonso, Chet R., Associate Professor with permanent Tenure, Department of History, effective January 1 2015. (Transfer)

3. Marquardson, James, Instructor, Walker L. Cisler College of Business, a tenure track appointment, effective August 19, 2015. (New)

4. Niemi, Cathy A., be appointed Secretary of the Board of Trustees, effective October 1, 2014.

5. Oliver, Catherine, Assistant Professor, Academic Information Services/Library, a tenure track appointment, effective November 15, 2014. (New)

6. Wascom, Tracy L, Assistant Professor, School of Art and Design, a tenure track appointment, effective August 19, 2015.

Emeritus:

7. Professor Gwen Hetler be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, effective January 1, 2015.

8. Dr. Peggy House be granted the status of Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, effective January 1, 2015.

9. Dr. Harvey Wallace be granted the status of Dean Emeritus of the College of Health Sciences and Professional Studies and Professor Emeritus of Health and Human Performance, effective January 1, 2015.

D. Degrees

1. That Mr. Dana Verville, Senior Director of Global Sales Excellence for Stryker Instruments, receive an Honorary Degree, Doctor of Business, at the December 2014 Commencement Ceremony. Mr. Verville will also be the Commencement Speaker.

2. That the August 2014 final list of graduates be approved. The list is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

3. That the December 2014 preliminary list of graduates be approved. A copy of the list is on file with the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

E. Property and Finance:

1. Provide the administration with authority to charge a differential rate that is at or below existing published rates for the English Language Institute courses.

2. The resolution of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University authorizing the one-day event liquor licenses as follows:

April 10, 2015	Hospitality Management – Main Event	Jacobetti Commons	6:00 p.m.
May 21, 2015	U.P. Hospice Foundation – Dancing with the Stars	Hedgcock	5:00 p.m.

F. Special Items:

1. That the President be appointed the “head” of the public body for FOIA purposes.

2. That the following individual be appointed as a board member for the following Public School Academy:

North Star Academy

Robert Kinney expiration date: June 30, 2105

3. The following resolutions be approved:

R E S O L U T I O N

from the

Northern Michigan University

Board of Trustees

Stephen F. Adamini

Whereas, Stephen F. Adamini served as a distinguished member of this Board of Trustees from 2007 through 2014; and

Whereas, during his tenure on the Board, he served as a member of the Finance Committee, Executive Committee, Presidential Search Committee, and Ex officio of the NMU Foundation Board; and

Whereas, he has been an involved and effective leader for Northern, serving as the Chair of the Finance Committee; and

Whereas, he has continued to support Northern as a long-time donor to the NMU Foundation; and

Whereas, prior to being appointed to the Board of Trustees, he provided strong support for NMU for many years in Lansing as a state legislator; and

Whereas, he has willingly shared his knowledge and experience in the world of law 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 12^th day of December 2014 at Marquette, Michigan.

R E S O L U T I O N

from the

Northern Michigan University

Board of Trustees

Gilbert L. Ziegler

Whereas, Gilbert L. Ziegler served as a distinguished member of this Board of Trustees from 2007 through 2014; and

Whereas, he graduated from Northern in 1960 and has continued to support his alma mater as a lifetime member of the NMU Alumni Association, a long-time donor to the NMU Foundation, and is a Trustee Emeritus of the NMU Board of Trustees; and

Whereas, during his tenure on the Board, he served as a member of the Finance Committee, Academic Affairs Committee, and Ad hoc Recruitment and Retention Committee; and

Whereas, he has been an involved and effective leader for Northern, serving as the Chair of the Finance Committee, Chair of the Ad hoc Recruitment and Retention Committee, and ex officio member of the NMU Foundation Board; and

Whereas, he has willingly shared his knowledge and experience in the world of business by offering wise advice and counsel, keeping the best interests of the University in the forefront; therefore be it

Adopted this 12^th day of December 2014 at Marquette, Michigan.