NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Monday, April 29, 2002
7:00 p.m., Oleson Center
5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The Student Government Association joined the board for dinner and informal conversation.
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:15 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: | Karen Anderson, Marcia Borell, Victoria Cook, Marguerite Cotto, David Crawford, Deborah Disch, Kathleen Guy, Bill Hendry, Donna Hood, Kirk Hornburg, Gene Jenneman, Amanda Lennington, Craig Mulder, Clifton Murie, Vernie Nagy, Tim Nelson, Gordon Niemi, Maria Perez-Bastian, Jean Rokos, Vicki Rumbach, Karen Sabin, Stephen Siciliano, Kristin Stehouwer, Patricia Sutter, John Tanner, Marilyn Willobee, Lisa Wilmeth |
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved on a motion by Elaine Wood, seconded by Cheryl Gore
Follette.
PUBLIC INPUT
The board heard public input from Clifton Murie (due process), and from Marcia
Borell,
Maria Perez-Bastian, Patricia Sutter, Amanda Lennington, and Donna Hood (metalsmithing
class).
CONSENT ITEMS
The following items were approved on a motion by Ross Childs, seconded by Jack
Stegenga:
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
Kirk Hornburg, Executive Director of M-TEC introduced the following new M-TEC
employees:
Dr. Kristin Stehouwer, MMTC Coordinator for Training and Research; Vicki Rumbach-Achard;
Material Production Clerk; Jack David Crawford, Bridge/M-TEC Specialist for
the Bridge Program and M-TEC; and Lisa K. Wilmeth, M-TEC Executive Secretary.
Debby Disch, Executive Director of Administrative Services introduced new Business
and Financial Services employee, Victoria Cook, Accountant.
COMMUNICATION PLAN
Karen Anderson reported on the new NMC positioning statement/signature, “Find
it Here,” which will be launched through a print and television campaign
this summer along with a communication plan to report on how NMC is “building
a stronger community.”
FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Chair Gordon Niemi reported that his attendance at board meetings this past
year has made him appreciate the hard work done by the board, and he thanked
them. He also reported that Faculty Council will be electing new officers next
week.
FOUNDATION UPDATE
Ross Childs reported that the Foundation’s four goals are the focus of
current meetings, and that the Finance Committee is meeting with George Vitta,
an asset strategy expert.
WEST BAY CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTEE
Jack Stegenga reported that a wrap-up report will be presented soon, and that
the group may have suggestions about other initiatives it might pursue.
BOARD CHAIR REPORT
Chair Mike McManus reported that the board is committed to reviewing their policy
book, but is having trouble finding a time to convene. Various solutions were
discussed.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Tim Nelson reminded the board of several upcoming special events:
the Retirement/Recognition Reception on May 2, Campus Cleanup Day on May 3,
and the International Students’ Dinner on May 3. He also reported that
the Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony on Sunday and the Student Government
Association dinner, prior to the board meeting, were very meaningful events.
MASTER PLAN
Cheryl Follette made a motion, seconded by Elaine Wood, that the Main Campus
Site Master Plan be approved as presented. Motion passed.
AVIATION MAINENANCE CONTRACT EXTENSION
Ross Childs made a motion, seconded by Walter Hooper, that the administration
be authorized to extend the aviation maintenance contract with Northwestern
Aviation Specialties, Inc. as presented. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Recorded by Karen Sabin
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