NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Monday, October 27, 2003, Oleson Center
7:00 p.m., Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The board heard reports and updates from Walter Hooper (Great Lakes Campus Capital Campaign Committee); Tim Nelson (Retreat Planning, November 3, 2003 Special Meeting, and State Fiscal Situation); and Debby Disch (Five-year Plan and Audits). All staff and guests left the room to allow the board to speak privately with the auditors. No decisions were made or actions taken.
7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cheryl Follette called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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| Trustees present: | Ross Childs, Cheryl Follette, Walter Hooper, William Janis, Ted Mattis, Jack Stegenga, Elaine Wood | |
| Trustees absent: | None | |
| Also present: | Karen Anderson, Duane Barber, Sheila Barber, Marguerite Cotto, Debby Disch, Kathleen Guy, Dean Haselton, Bill Hendry, Patricia Huhta, Bronwyn Jones, Fred Laughlin, Tamella Livengood, Craig Mulder, Tim Nelson, Joel Papcun, Jean Rokos, Karen Sabin, Stephen Siciliano, John Tanner, Megan Young |
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved on a motion by Elaine Wood, seconded by Ross Childs.
PUBLIC INPUT
None
CONSENT ITEMS
The following items were approved on a motion by Jack Stegenga, seconded by Ted Mattis:
EMPLOYEE OF THE SEMESTER
The board recognized and congratulated Duane Barber, Bookkeeper, Accounts Receivable, who was selected as Employee of the Semester for Summer 2003.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW GLC CULINARY INSTITUTE EMPLOYEES
Fred Laughlin, Director, introduced three new Great Lakes Campus Culinary Institute employees to the board: Patricia Cron-Huhta, Front-of-the-House Manager; Dean Haselton, Technician-Purchasing and Receiving; and Joel Papcun, Culinary Arts Instructor.
FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Bronwyn Jones reported that the Bioneers Conference welcomed 400 participants and thanked the NMC Facilities and Media staff for all their special help; and that the faculty Professional Development Day provided innovative ways of assessing outcomes. Bronwyn introduced nursing instructor
Tamella Livengood who described her experiences at the Community Health Clinic where she practices as a Certified Nurse Practioner.
BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Walter Hooper reported that the committee discussed the audit.
FOUNDATION REPORT
Jack Stegenga reported that the Annual Campaign kicked off on October 16 with a goal of $250,000 and 70 new donors; that the Biederman Society met on October 20 at the Great Lakes Campus; that the next Foundation meeting is October 29 in Founders Hall; and that the scheduled Scholarship Luncheon is November 13.
FOUNDATION FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Ross Childs reported that the Foundation received a clean audit and that the auditors praised the Foundation's decisions to decrease spending; and that National City Bank was being added as a fourth investment partner.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Tim Nelson expressed appreciation to Debby Disch and her staff for their work on the audit; and referred the board to his Update regarding the State budget situation.
ANNUAL AUDITS
Walter Hooper made a motion, seconded by Ross Childs, that the audits of Northwestern Michigan College, the NMC Foundation, and Federal Awards for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003 be accepted as presented. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Recorded by Karen Sabin
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