NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Monday, January 28, 2002, Oleson Center
7:00 p.m., Regular Meeting

5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The board heard reports and updates from Debby Disch (renovation of residence hall/cafeteria and General Operating Fund FY03 Budget Assumptions) and Mike McManus (annual meeting issues). No decisions were made or actions taken.

7:00 p.m. ANNUAL AND REGULAR MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting, including the annual meeting, was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chair Michael McManus.

READING NOTICE AND PROOF OF MAILING
In accordance with the Board of Trustees bylaws, the notice was read and proof of delivery verified.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Walter Hooper, to reinstate the current officers for another year: Michael McManus, Chair; Cheryl Follette, Vice Chair; Jack Stegenga, Secretary; and William Janis, Treasurer. Motion passed.

REGULAR MEETING DATES
Cheryl Follette made a motion, seconded by Jack Stegenga, to approve the dates for regular board meetings through June 2003. Motion passed.

* third Monday
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BOARD COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Board committee appointments for 2002: Ross Childs (Foundation Board, Presidential Performance and Self-Evaluation, Policy Review, West Bay Campus Partnerships); Cheryl Follette (Building and Site, Fellows Nomination, President's Compensation); Walter Hooper (Barbecue Board, MCCA/Legislative Committee, West Bay Campus Partnerships); William Janis (Chair Building and Site, President's Compensation); Michael McManus (Fellows Nomination, Foundation Board, President's Compensation); Jack Stegenga (Foundation Board, Chair West Bay Campus Partnerships); Elaine Wood (Building and Site, Fellows Nomination, MCCA/Legislative Committee, alternate, Presidential Performance and Self-Evaluation, Policy Review).

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Cheryl Follette, that Action Items: B. Cafeteria Renovation Project, and C. Housing Renovation Project be removed from the agenda, and moved to the February regular meeting agenda. Motion passed.

PUBLIC INPUT
None

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

• minutes of the December 17, 2001 regular meeting and the January 7, 2002 special meeting
• contributions for December 2001 in the amount of $320,214.28
• grants report for the second quarter of 2001-2002 in the amount of $1,920.00
• appointment of Margaret Bacon, Librarian, effective January 7, 2002. This is a regular, full-time, Professional position (replacement).
• appointment of Sally King, Financial Aid Specialist, effective January 23, 2002. This is a regular, full-time, Professional position (replacement).
• appointment of Robert Weiler, Performing Arts Manager, effective February 4, 2002. This is a regular, full-time, Professional position (new).
• resignation of Tamara Smith, Technical Specialist, effective January 15, 2002
• authorization for administration to enter into a capital lease for the purchase for capital items as described in presented resolution, not to exceed $170,000 in total payments nor extend for a period of time greater than 36 months. (Resolution Attached)

FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Gordon Niemi shared highlights from the general faculty meeting including the issue of reference checks for adjunct faculty, increasing the lifetime maximum on health insurance to $5 million, and a discussion of the possibility of employees opting for pre-paid legal services.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Lynn Chrenka (Ferris State University), Marty Litherland (Grand Valley State University), and Marguerite Cotto gave a presentation which included information about how NMC partners with its pre-education and general education core courses that lead toward the bachelor's degree, FSU and GVSU UC student demographics, etc. They also reported that seven UC partners offer programs in the fields of teacher preparation and educational administration, which comprises some 40% of UC programming.

FOUNDATION UPDATE
Jack Stegenga (Foundation Board representative) reported that the Foundation's Annual Fund Campaign is 86% of goal to date.

WEST BAY CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE UPDATE
Jack Stegenga gave a brief update on the West Bay Campus Partnerships Committee which indicated that of the $18,050,000 project, $7 is committed from the bond, $8,125,000 is being sought from the State capital outlay process, and the balance is to be raised through a capital campaign. Grants from federal, state, and local sources are being pursued as part of the capital campaign.

BOARD CHAIR REPORT
Michael McManus reminded the board that their retreat is set for February 15 and 16, and that it will be facilitated by ACCT representative, Dr. Cindra Smith.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Tim Nelson reported that he would be attending a University of Michigan sponsored think-tank on the topic of "The Experience College"; that the number of international students at NMC has doubled this year; and that every indication from the State is to anticipate zero increase in state appropriations to community colleges in FY 03.

GENERAL OPERATING FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The general operating fund monthly financial statement for activity through December 31, 2001 was accepted as presented on a motion by Cheryl Follette, seconded by Jack Stegenga.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Recorded by Karen Sabin

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