NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Monday, March 22, 1999
7:30 p.m., Oleson Center

5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The board met for dinner and heard reports from Gene Jenneman (Front Door Committee), John Tanner (Proposal C grant), and the Fellows Selection Committee (1999 nominations). No decisions were made or actions taken.

CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:50 p.m. by Chair Elaine Wood.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Michael McManus requested that a "resolution of appreciation" be added to the agenda following the consent calendar, seconded by Jack Stegenga. Motion passed.

PUBLIC INPUT
None.

CONSENT ITEMS
The following items were approved on a motion by Robert Chase, seconded by Shirley Okerstrom:

• minutes of the January 25, 1999 regular meeting, February 2, 1999 study session, and March 1, 1999 special meeting and study session
• contributions for January and February 1999
• termination of the position of Educational Talent Search Director held by Charles McCormick, effective February 2, 1999

RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
Elaine Wood presented a resolution of appreciation to Kathleen Guy for her leadership of the College Relations Office, the NMC Foundation, and the Council for Resource Development.

WHEREAS Kathleen Guy has brought energy and enthusiasm to her work as Executor Director of College Relations and Executive Director of the Foundation at Northwestern Michigan College, working tirelessly to promote NMC and the NMC Foundation;

WHEREAS Kathleen Guy has played a leadership role in such major fund-raising initiatives as the development of the University Center and the 1995 millage campaign in five counties;

WHEREAS Kathleen Guy has given unselfishly of her expertise in presentations around the country and in hosting a group of development interns from the National Council for Resource Development on NMC's campus;

WHEREAS Kathleen Guy has provided leadership in fund raising which has earned NMC significant recognition so that the College ranks in the top 15 nationally in funds raised by two-year colleges as reported in the 1997 Voluntary Survey of Education report by the Council for Aid to Education;

WHEREAS Kathleen Guy co-chaired the NMC 2001 Strategic Planning Task Force with a sense of purpose and vision;

WHEREAS Kathleen Guy has been recognized by her peers for her leadership in being elected 1999 President of the Council for Resource Development, an affiliate of the American Association of Community Colleges;

HENCEFORTH, Kathleen Guy has earned our esteem and appreciation for her excellent work and leadership.

CENTER FOR INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE
Director Karen Howie gave an overview of CIE which included its mission, membership, goals, and location. She also reported that CIE is attempting to coordinate faculty recognition programs (i.e. Imogene Wise Award, a new adjunct faculty award, and NISOD awards), and is developing faculty development programs, book discussions, Global Awareness programming, and "Focus on Faculty."

PROGRESS REPORT: LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
The progress report on Lifelong Learning Opportunities was presented by Marguerite Cotto, Director of the University Center. The report identified three measures: number of participants, growth of programs, and level of satisfaction. Marguerite reported that surveyed Extended Educational Services' students revealed 96% satisfaction and University Students 87% satisfaction. Efforts to improve level of satisfaction included extending library and bookstore hours. Future measures will be more qualitative.

1999 CHAIR ACADEMY OUTSTANDING REGIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD.
Stephen Siciliano introduced the team of CIE board members (past and present) who received the 1999 Chair Academy Outstanding Regional Leadership Award. The team (Karen Howie, Bronwyn Jones, Keith Overbaugh, Jim Press, Megan Roberts, Terry Sievert, Dave Terrell, Laurie Chesley, Bill Faulk, Mary Quinn, Laura Schmidt, Margery Taylor and Jim Valovick) was recognized for best exemplifying and supporting the tradition of academic and administrative leadership, which is the foundation of a community and technical college. The team was selected as the best of Region Five which includes Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Stephen congratulated all the members for their superior organizational leadership.

FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Bill Faulk reported that Faculty Council is creating a "Faculty Professional Responsibilities" document.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Ilse Burke shared information about her involvement in the Co-Terminus Community College Task Force and the Northwest Career Preparation Partnership Task Force. She notified the Board about possible litigation being brought against Henry Ford Community College and the Michigan Jobs Commission by Wayne County Community College regarding funding for a Henry Ford Community College technical center in the Wayne County Community College district. Her report also included information about the Michigan Virtual Community College which already has one degree (business) on line and NMC's capital outlay budget.

GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT
The general fund revenue and expense statement for July 1, 1998-February 28, 1999 was accepted on a motion by Cheryl Follette, seconded by Jack Stegenga.

SCT BANNER SOFTWARE CONTRACTS
On a motion by Michael McManus, seconded by Shirley Okerstrom, the Board authorized Doug Lape, Vice President for Administrative Services, to sign contract documents with SCT Banner and the MLC Group Inc. for the final phase of software implementation. Motion passed.

APPOINTMENT OF FELLOWS
Robert Chase made a motion, seconded by Michael McManus, to designate Robert T. Hughes, Robert and Grace Rudd and Captain George J. Ryan as Fellows of Northwestern Michigan College with all the honors and privileges pertaining thereto. Motion passed.

FOUNDATION BOARD APPOINTMENT
Shirley Okerstrom made a motion, seconded by Michael McManus, to approve the appointment of Jay Hook as a new member to the NMC Foundation Board of Directors. The appointment is for a three-year term. Motion passed.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Recorded by
Karen Sabin