NMC Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes -- 9/30/02

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Monday, September 30, 2002
7:00 p.m., Oleson Center

5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The Board heard reports and updates from Debby Disch (Year-end Financial Report and Aviation); Kathleen Guy (Great Lakes Campus Plan of Campaign); and Bill Janis (Building and Site Committee). No decisions were made or actions taken.

REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Chair Michael McManus.

ROLL CALL
Trustees present:	Ross Childs, Cheryl Follette, William Janis, Michael McManus, Jack Stegenga, Elaine Wood
Trustees absent:	Walter Hooper
Also present:	Karen Anderson, Jack Berman, Marguerite Cotto, Deborah Disch, Kathleen Guy, Bill Hendry, Ryan Hofman, Kirk Hornburg, Marilyn Jaquish, Ted Mattis, Vanessa McCray, Tim Nelson, John Parker, Elizabeth Rawlings, Summer Rawlings, Jean Rokos, Karen Sabin, Stephen Siciliano, John Tanner, Marilyn Willobee

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
After amending the agenda to include Consent Item: Appointment of Larry Crumbaugh, the agenda was approved on a motion by Elaine Wood, seconded by Jack Stegenga.

PUBLIC INPUT
None.

CONSENT ITEMS
The following items were approved on a motion by Ross Childs, seconded by Cheryl Follette:

minutes of the August 26, 2002 regular meeting
contributions for August 2002 of $374,825.56
approved the 2001-2002 year-end financial report (Attachment A)
approved the general operating fund monthly financial statement for activity through August 31, 2002 (Attachment B)
approved the new University Center program from Spring Arbor University, a Master of Arts in Family Studies (MFS)
approved the appointment of Ryan P. Hofman, Associate Supervisor-Residence Life, a regular part-time Professional position, effective September 30, 2002
approved the appointment of Larry Crumbaugh, Technical Specialist-University Center Library, a regular part-time Technical/Paraprofessional position, effective October 28, 2002

FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Chair Jack Berman reported that Faculty Council has not met, but that the General Faculty
Meeting produced a consensus to go with the earlier calendar for returning after Christmas in 2004
and 2005, and that conversations are continuing regarding compensation for new educational
delivery systems.

FOUNDATION UPDATE
Ross Childs reported that the TraVino fundraiser for the Culinary Arts Program raised over $10,000, and that Biederman Society members attended an appreciation event at the Rowe Inn where they heard an update from Tim Nelson. Ross reminded everyone of the upcoming Outstanding Alumnus Dinner on October 5 and the Annual Campaign Kick-off on October 15. He also read a letter of appreciation from a Presidential Scholarship recipient.

PROGRESS REPORT: SIGNIFICANT LEARNING OUTCOMES
The indicator report on significant learning outcomes was presented by Marilyn Jaquish, Business/Communications instructor, and highlighted the following:
· we are “on the right track”
· we know how to make improvements
· Occupational Programs show high levels of achievement
· General Education results are mixed

“FIND IT HERE” CAMPAIGN
Karen Anderson gave a report on the “Find It Here” awareness campaign and shared six testimonial advertisements, which will begin appearing on television and in newspapers starting October 6 and continuing through June 2003.

BUILDING AND SITE COMMITTEE UPDATE
Bill Janis reported that the college has decided to make needed improvements to a boiler, as reflected in the action item (to follow).

PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Tim Nelson thanked Marilyn and Karen for their reports, and College Relations/Culinary Arts Program for a successful TraVino event. He reported that writers’ training for PSP has been completed, and that he will be attending an MCCA meeting on October 4 and 5.

2001-2002 GENERAL FUND SURPLUS
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Ross Childs, that the 2001-2002 general fund surplus be distributed as presented. Motion passed. (Attachment C)

BOILER UPGRADE PROPOSAL
Cheryl Follette made a motion, seconded by William Janis, that the administration be authorized to enter into a contractual agreement with Dean Boiler for main campus boiler upgrades for the bid amount of $48,900, plus a 10% contingency, for a total project amount of $53,800. Funding source is Bond funds-Renovations, as recommended by the Building and Site Committee. Motion passed.

ELECTRICAL UPGRADES
Jack Stegenga made a motion, seconded by Ross Childs, that the administration be authorized to enter into a contractual agreement with Advantage Electric for electrical system upgrades for the bid amount of $48,000, plus a 10% contingency, for a total project amount of $52,800. Funding source is 2002 Energy Bond, as recommended by the Building and Site Committee. Motion passed.

DISCUSSION
Discussion topics: left turn light at College Drive; getting together for dinner.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

Recorded by Karen Sabin

SIGNED	`____________________________________________________________________`
	Jack B. Stegenga, Secretary
ATTESTED	`____________________________________________________________________`
	Michael A. McManus, Chair