NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Monday, November 21, 2000
7:00 p.m., Oleson Center

5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: Certified Public Accountants, Robert Thompson and Heidi Wendel, from Dennis Gartland & Niergarth P.C. reviewed the NMC audits for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000 and answered questions. The board heard updates / reports from Marguerite Cotto (university collaboration); Karen Anderson (Foundation board appointments); Chair William Janis (Building and Site Committee); and Chair Robert Chase (West Bay Campus Partnerships Committee). No decisions were made or actions taken.

REGULAR MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m. by Chair Michael McManus.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved on a motion by Robert Chase, seconded by Shirley Okerstrom.

PUBLIC INPUT
None.

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

• minutes of the October 23, 2000 regular meeting; November 13, 2000 study session; and the November 13, 2000 special meeting;
• contributions for October 2000 in the amount of $317,691.85.

SHIRLEY OKERSTROM RECEIVES ACCT LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
On behalf of the ACCT Lifetime Membership Program, Chair Michael McManus presented to Shirley S. Okerstrom an ACCT Lifetime Membership. Lifetime Memberships are awarded to outstanding and retiring trustees as a tribute to their many contributions to community, junior, and technical colleges.

PROGRESS REPORT: STUDENT SUPPORT AND SATISFACTION
Chuck Shreve, Interim Dean of Student Services, presented a progress report on Student Support and Satisfaction which highlighted strengths and areas for investigation/improvement. A complete report is available from the President's Office.

FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Jerry Williams, GLMA/Technical Instructor, congratulated Robert Chase and Jay Hooper for their re-election and election to the board. Mr. Williams also reported that Faculty Council has been meeting with the administration to discuss concerns and that things are progressing.

NMC's 50th ANNIVERSARY
Karen Anderson shared with the board NMC's 50th Anniversary calendar of activities, a list of support materials, and leadership.

MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE VIRTUAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (MCCVLC)
Stephen Siciliano, Vice President for Educational Services, reported that flexible learning options are in demand and in development.

ON LINE NURSING DEGREE
Ann Ivers, Jean Rokos, and Linda Walter, Health Occupations Instructors, described the Online Nursing Degree program they are developing in collaboration with three other community colleges, scheduled for launching in fall 2001.

GREAT LAKES MARITIME ACADEMY
John Berck, Maritime Recruiter/Placement Officer, reported that their recent open house was the most successful ever with 150 guests. Efforts are being made to make recruiting more personal and proactive.

PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH
Michael McManus reported that the Presidential Search Committee has narrowed the list of 37 candidates down to 9, who will be interviewed on December 8 and 9.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Ilse Burke reported that she had received "unofficial" approval of our NCA accreditation by phone and expects the report soon; that the MCCA budget hearing suggests a 1-3% increase in state funding and that our request for capital outlay funding for the West Bay Campus is part of the process; that she and Robert Chase gave a Bond Projects update on the WTCM Ron Jolly show; and that Faculty Council has done a good job of identifying concerns and working to solve them.

GENERAL REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT / BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
The general fund revenue and expense statement for July 1, 2000-October 31, 2000 was accepted as presented on a motion by Cheryl Follette, seconded by Jack Stegenga. Motion passed.

AUDITS
Cheryl Follette made a motion, seconded by Shirley Okerstrom, that the audits of Northwestern Michigan College, the NMC Foundation, and federal assistance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000 be accepted as presented. Motion passed.

RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER
Shirley Okerstrom made a motion, seconded by William Janis, that the board adopt a resolution of appreciation recognizing the Dennos Museum Center staff, volunteers, and donors for their outstanding service and support, which led to the selection of the Dennos Museum Center for a Governor's Award for Arts and Culture on October 25, 2000. Motion passed.

RESOLUTION OF ORGANIZATION
Cheryl Follette made a motion, seconded by Jack Stegenga, that the board authorize the administration to make application to the Liquor Control Commission for a Special License for the sale of either beer and wine, or beer, wine and spirits for consumption on the premises beginning at 6:00 p.m. on January 19, 2001, ending no later than 2:00 a.m. on January 20, 2001, at the following location and address: Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front Street. This location is in the City of Traverse City, County of Grand Traverse. Motion passed.

FOUNDATION BOARD NOMINATIONS
Robert Chase made a motion, seconded by Shirley Okerstrom, to approve the following nominations for the NMC Foundation Board of Directors: appointment of four new members--Rebecca Cooper, Shirlanna Correia, Stephen Drake, and Margery Taylor for three-year terms; and reappointments of two current membersCShirley Okerstrom and Edward Walker for three-year terms. Motion passed.

UNIVERSITY CENTER / ADDITIONAL PROGRAM
Marguerite Cotto reviewed the recommendation for an additional offering at the University Center. On a motion by Jack Stegenga, seconded by William Janis, the board endorsed the following program as submitted:

• Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction to be offered by Ferris State University.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

Recorded by Karen Sabin