NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Monday, September 24, 2001
7:00 p.m., Oleson Center

5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The Board heard reports and updates from Karen Sabin (Memorial tribute for Robert Chase); Tim Nelson [naming of Dental Assisting Clinic in Integrated Science and Technology Center (ISTLC)]; Michael McManus (West Bay Campus and retreat topics); and Chuck Judson (Annual Fund Campaign presentation). No decisions were made or actions taken.

REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chair Michael McManus.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Jack Stegenga, that the agenda be amended to include Action Item B. Recommended: that the dental assisting clinic in the ISTLC be named the
Dr. Robert H. Chase Dental Assisting Clinic in memory of Dr. Robert Chase. The agenda was then approved on a motion by Cheryl Follette, seconded by Jack Stegenga.

K. ROSS CHILDS' APPOINTMENT TO NMC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Cheryl Follette made a motion, seconded by William Janis, to appoint K. Ross Childs to fill the board position vacated by the death of Dr. Robert H. Chase, such appointment to be effective immediately through December 31, 2002. Motion passed. Chair Michael McManus administered the Oath of Office for trustee K. Ross Childs.

PUBLIC INPUT
None

CONSENT ITEMS
The following items were approved on a motion by Cheryl Follette, seconded by Jack Stegenga.

• minutes of the August 27, 2001 regular meeting and the September 17, 2001 study session
• contributions for August 2001 of $150,584.70
• designation of Policy A-104 (Board of Trustees Perpetual Agenda) from policy status to procedure
• appointment of Teri A. Hedrich, Annual Giving Officer, effective October 15, 2001. This is a regular, full-time professional position (replacement).
• Independent Contractor Agreement with Green Tree Construction and Development, Inc. to provide services of Patrick Brady, in the capacity of Construction Projects Manager reporting to the Construction Projects Director, in the amount of $1200 per week, effective immediately.

FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Chair Gordon Niemi reported that faculty is discussing including counselors and librarians as part of faculty. He encouraged the board to explore the "digital dashboard" located on the NMC web site.

ENROLLMENT REPORT
Stephen Siciliano, Vice President for Educational Services, reported that contact hours have increased 4%; that 28% of high school graduates in Grand Traverse County enroll at NMC; and that Social Sciences enrollment has decreased 3%, which may be attributable to the large number of students enrolling in other academic areas.

Kirk Hornburg, Executive Director of M-TEC, reported that there has been a 15% increase in enrollment in the technical division of M-TEC; that automotive programs have increased significantly; and that M-TEC is working with EES to provide construction trade classes.

Marguerite Cotto, Executive Director of the University Center, reported that the University Center is looking at new ways to measure enrollment; that Central Michigan University's revitalized elementary education program increased by 75 students; that Eastern Michigan University and Michigan State University realized 15% growth this past summer; and that projected total enrollment for the University Center (fall to fall) is 1050.

Complete enrollment report summaries are available in the President's Office.

50TH ANNIVERSARY UPDATE
Kathleen Guy, Executive Director of College Relations, thanked everyone for their participation in the numerous 50th Anniversary events. The involvement of faculty, staff, students, and community members has created renewed commitment to NMC on the part of many. She also revisited the 50th Anniversary goals set forth one year ago which have been met, with many surpassed.

BUILDING AND SITE COMMITTEE
Chair William Janis reported that the projected date of completion for ISTLC is July 2002; that NMC's Shipping and Receiving department has relocated to the "Federal Express" building on Aero Park Drive; that NMC's Auto Tech division will be relocating to the "Federal Express" building next semester; and that bids for the appraisal of all college buildings will be available at the October regular board meeting.

WEST BAY CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE
Jack Stegenga reported that a section of the "freezer building" will be demolished on September 27; that an architect's rendering of the proposed West Bay Campus will be posted; and that the West Bay Campus redevelopment completion date will be determined, in part, by the availability of state funding.

BOARD CHAIR
Chair Michael McManus invited all present to attend a memorial tribute service for Dr. Robert Chase on Tuesday, September 25 at 5:00 p.m. at the West Bay Campus, and announced that the Dental Assisting Clinic at the ISTLC will be named the Dr. Robert H. Chase Dental Assisting Clinic, in memory of Dr. Chase. He also reminded the board of the October 9 study session.

PRESIDENT?S REPORT
President Tim Nelson expressed his thanks to Kathleen Guy, Karen Anderson and the entire College Relations staff for the success of NMC's 50th Anniversary celebration, and to Karen Sabin for planning the memorial tribute for Dr. Robert Chase.

President Nelson reported that the Egyptian Exhibit has been disassembled and is on its way to William and Mary College; that campus security policies and procedures are being reviewed; and that NMC recently received a 41-foot aluminum coast guard vessel, which will be used for training of the Traverse City Fire Department.

He also reviewed strategic directives for keeping learning at the center of an NMC education which include program evaluations, exploring collaborative partnerships, and developing specific enrollment goals.

Lastly, President Nelson encouraged the board to explore the "digital dashboard" located on NMC's web site which he will demonstrate at the October board meeting.

DR. ROBERT H. CHASE RESOLUTION
Jack Stegenga made a motion, seconded by Elaine Wood, that the Dental Assisting Clinic at the ISTLC be named the Dr. Robert H. Chase Dental Assisting Clinic in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the College. Motion passed.

DISCUSSION
The board discussed the fund for transformation; Zonta Club's interest in establishing a child care scholarship; and reestablishing a legislative committee, and possibly including community members.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Recorded by Karen Sabin

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