NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Study Session
Monday, February 7, 2000
5:30 p.m., Janis Room, Dennos Museum Center

Study session called to order at 5:45 p.m.

Trustees present: Robert Chase, Michael McManus, Shirley Okerstrom, Jack Stegenga, Elaine Wood
Trustees absent: Cheryl Follette, William Janis
Also present: Ilse Burke, Bill Hendry, Gene Jenneman, Craig Mulder, Keith Overbaugh, Karen Sabin, Stephen Siciliano, John Tanner

The Board of Trustees heard additional information from NMC executive staff regarding a Voluntary Incentive Plan (VIP) for NMC employees. Bill Hendry, Director of Human Resources, addressed the board on the impact of the VIP on employee groups (potential numbers) and the recruiting and hiring of quality people for new faculty and staff positions.
Dr. Stephen Siciliano, Vice President for Educational Services, reported initial favorable reaction among faculty and staff to the idea of a Voluntary Incentive Plan. He assured the board that the VIP would not be used to reduce full-time faculty positions and increase adjunct faculty ones. Dr. Keith Overbaugh reviewed the college process for position proposals and prioritization—which included submission of position requests from department supervisors, executive staff review, and Planning/Budget Council's prioritization. No decisions were made or actions taken.

The study session adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Recorded by
Karen Sabin

SIGNED ______________________________________________________________
 
Jack B. Stegenga, Secretary
ATTESTED ______________________________________________________________
 
Michael A. McManus, Chair