NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Monday, August 26, 2002
7:00 p.m., Oleson Center
5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The board heard updates and reports from Tim Nelson (Merit Scholarship); Kathleen Guy (West Bay Capital Campaign); Debby Disch (selection of auditing firm); and discussed the naming of the West Bay Campus. No decisions were made or actions taken.
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chair Michael McManus.
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| Trustees present: | Ross Childs, Cheryl Follette, Michael McManus, Jack Stegenga, Elaine Wood |
| Trustees absent: | Walter Hooper, William Janis |
| Also present: | Karen Anderson, Ed Bailey, Deborah Disch, Kathleen Guy, Teri Hedrich, Bill Hendry, Kirk Hornburg, Gene Jenneman, Kathy Lievense, Craig Mulder, Tim Nelson, Karen Sabin, Stephen Siciliano, John Tanner, Marty Trapp, Marilyn Willobee |
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Elaine Wood made a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of Action Item R. Campus Naming, seconded by Jack Stegenga. Motion passed.
PUBLIC INPUT
None.
CONSENT ITEMS
The following items were approved on a motion by Ross Childs, seconded by Jack Stegenga:
FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Marty Trapp reported that the summer meeting included discussions with Stephen Siciliano about the new faculty institute, the academic calendar, and FLO, which will be shared at the general faculty meeting on Friday.
FOUNDATION UPDATE
Ross Childs updated the board on the West Bay Capital Campaign development, the September 4, 2002 workshop, the Scholarship Golf outing, a recent gift annuity, and the annual campaign.
BUILDING AND SITE COMMITTEE UPDATE
Elaine Wood reported that the construction projects are on schedule and on budget. She also reported that the Health and Science Building is beautiful, along with the renovations to West Hall and the Biederman Building.
BOARD CHAIR REPORT
Michael McManus reported that the board is pleased with the progress made on the bond projects.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Tim Nelson thanked the GLMA staff, alumni, and cadets for their expert help in getting the “State of Michigan” to Traverse City, and discussed the ship’s benefits to both the college and the community. Tim also updated the board on Opening Week activities; the flooding that occurred due to heavy rains, which was not as bad as in the past due to the new drainage system; enrollment is expected to be up 5-6%, (more in certain areas such as nursing); and he has encouraged everyone on campus to take a deep breath and keep smiling as faculty and staff move to new offices.
AUDITING FIRM SELECTION
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Jack Stegenga, that the administration be authorized to enter into a contractual agreement with Plante Moran for auditing services, as presented. Motion passed.
WEST BAY CONTRACTOR SELECTION
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Cheryl Follette, that the administration be authorized to enter into a contractual agreement with Comstock Construction for the West Bay construction project, as presented, and as recommended by the Building and Site Committee. Motion passed.
CAMPUS NAMING
Ross Childs made a motion, seconded by Jack Stegenga, that the existing West Bay Campus be renamed the Great Lakes Campus, and that the president follow through with necessary action to allow the Foundation to use this name in their capital fundraising efforts. Motion passed.
DISCUSSION
The board discussed putting together an orientation session for Ted Mattis, and suggested that he be invited to any and all upcoming events on the calendar.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Recorded by Karen Sabin
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