NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Study Session
Monday, December 3, 2001
5:30 p.m., Joseph Rogers Observatory
5:30 p.m. TOUR OF JOSEPH ROGERS OBSERVATORY
The Board of Trustees were given a tour of the Joseph Rogers Observatory by
Jerry Dobek.
CALL TO ORDER
The study session was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chair Michael McManus.
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| Trustees present: | Ross Childs, Cheryl Follette, Walter Hooper, William Janis, Michael McManus, Jack Stegenga, Elaine Wood |
| Trustees absent: | None |
| Also present: | Debby Disch, Jerry Dobek, Kathleen Guy, Bill Hendry, Kirk Hornburg, Gene Jenneman, Craig Mulder, Tim Nelson, Gordon Niemi, Karen Sabin, Stephen Siciliano, John Tanner |
PUBLIC INPUT
There was no public input.
MAIN CAMPUS SITE MASTER PLAN
Karen Sabin reviewed the Main Campus Site Master Plan process and progress to
date. Conceptual drawings were reviewed for the following buildings: Science,
Osterlin, Tanis, Biederman, and Communications. The design phase will begin
in January. No decisions were made or actions taken.
RESERVES FOR SPECIFIC COLLEGE USE
Debby Disch identified for discussion the various college reserves that are
retained for specific purposes. The board will set aside time at a future study
session to allow a philosophical discussion regarding these reserves and under
what circumstances they should be tapped. No decisions were made or actions
taken.
NMC PROPERTIES
Tim Nelson shared the decision-making criteria for dispensation of real property
that the board brainstormed at their November study session. Criteria fell into
three major categories: uses of property (Is the property surplus or is it not?),
financial considerations, and "other" considerations (political ramifications,
community goals/needs, fit with strategic plan and master plan, and the role
of contiguous property). Further discussion on this topic will occur at a future
study session or retreat. No decisions were made or actions taken.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES / FOUNDATION BOARD
Tim Nelson and Kathleen Guy led a discussion regarding clarification of the
roles of the NMC Board of Trustees and the NMC Foundation Board of Directors,
as they relate to fund raising. No decisions were made or actions taken.
OTHER ISSUES
Elaine Wood shared progress on the President's evaluation instrument. The board
discussed the February 15,16, 2002 retreat; Jay, Elaine and Cheryl will plan
the details. No decisions were made or actions taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Recorded by Karen Sabin
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