NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Monday, April 25, 2005, Oleson Center
7:00 p.m., Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The board invited the Student Government Association for dinner and dialogue. SGA members participating in the discussion included: Nicholeen Frusti, President; April Dukert, Vice President; Samantha Russell, Secretary; Becky Clapsaddle, Zach Edel, Caroline Moss, and James Schaberg, members; and Cathy Muma and Ryan Hofman, Advisors. 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: | Robert Brick, Ross Childs, Cheryl Follette, Walter Hooper, Ted Mattis, Jack Stegenga | |
| Trustees absent: | Elaine Wood | |
| Also present: | Karen Anderson, Tom Carr, Marguerite Cotto, Stephen Drake, Kathleen Guy, Bill Hendry, Craig Mulder, Tim Nelson, Karen Sabin, Stephen Siciliano, John Tanner |
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ross Childs made a motion, seconded by Ted Mattis, to add the following ACTION
ITEM to the agenda: That Policy A-102.01, The Trustee's
Code, be adopted on a first reading basis. Motion passed. The amended agenda was then approved
on a motion by Ross Childs, seconded by
Ted Mattis.
PUBLIC INPUT
None.
CONSENT ITEMS
The following items were approved on a motion by Jack Stegenga, seconded by
Ted Mattis:
FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Stephen Drake highlighted the "writing across the curriculum" efforts
by John Mauk and Bronwyn Jones.
NEW "FIND IT HERE" ADS
Karen Anderson presented the NMC Annual Report and new "Find it Here" television
ads.
NMC SCHOLARSHIP OPEN COMMITTEE REPORT
Walter Hooper reported that tee times are available at Crystal Mountain for
the August 4 event and sponsorships are at about 50 percent.
BARBECUE BOARD REPORT
Bob Brick announced that T-night was tonight and teams were in the neighborhoods
selling tickets, as he hoped the board would also do.
BOARD FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
Walter Hooper reported that the committee heard a report from the NMC health
care administrators.
FOUNDATION REPORT
Jack Stegenga reported that the Foundation is meeting April 27; that new prospective
Foundation member Mel Cooke will be present; that the White Pine Press will
share their story; that presenters of scholarships at the high schools are
sought; and that Ed Walker's Commitment Scholarship Golf Outing is June 15.
FOUNDATION FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
Ross Childs said that the quarter ending 3/31/05, Foundation investments
decreased by $250,875 or 1.36 percent; that for the fiscal year to date
(9 months ending March 31), the market value has increased by 4.06 percent;
and that the value of Foundation assets is $18.2 million; also, that the
committee met on April 20 and heard a presentation from IPEX Financial
Consulting, a firm that manages fund managers for small to mid-size non-profit
organizations primarily in Michigan, something the Foundation may consider
as it reviews its investment goals and mix that will serve the college
optimally going forward.
BOARD CHAIR REPORT
Cheryl Follette thanked board members for participating in the recent board
retreat which produced valuable conversations.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Tim Nelson announced that the May 2 Study Session is cancelled and alerted
the board to the May 4 "Poverty Reduction Meeting" at the Grand
Traverse Resort, the May 6 Campus Beautification Day and Honors Convocation,
and the May 7 commencement. He recognized Phi Theta Kappa for achieving third
place in the world for the "Service Hallmark" and seventeenth in
the world overall at the recent international conference. He also thanked
everyone who turned out for the recent bone marrow screening.
POLICY A-102.01, THE TRUSTEE'S CODE - FIRST READING
Ross Childs made a motion, seconded by Walter Hooper, that Policy A-102.01,
The Trustee's Code, be adopted on a first reading basis. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Recorded by
Karen Sabin
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