NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
5:30 p.m. DINNER MEETING: The board heard reports and updates from Debby Disch (Budget Update); Bill Hendry (Total Compensation Committee Recommendation); Karen Sabin (Oleson Center Renovation Project); Craig Mulder (AQIP/Vital Focus); and Tim Nelson (Subject Matter Experts/Ron Jolly). 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 7:05 p.m.
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| Trustees present: | Robert Brick, Cheryl Follette, Walter Hooper, Ted Mattis, Jack Stegenga, Elaine Wood | |
| Trustees absent: | Ross Childs | |
| Also present: | Karen Anderson, Tom Carr, Sonia Clem, Marguerite Cotto, James Coughlin, Debby Disch, Jerry Dobek, Stephen Drake, Kathleen Guy, Bill Hendry, Clay Kessner, Craig Mulder, Tim Nelson, Karen Sabin, Stephen Siciliano, Kristin Stehouwer, John Tanner, Megan Young |
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Walter Hooper requested that the following REPORT be added to the agenda: BAJA Endurance Race. The amended agenda was then approved on a motion by Jack Stegenga, seconded by
Elaine Wood.
PUBLIC HEARING ON 2005-2006 BUDGET
On a motion by Elaine Wood, seconded by Walter Hooper, the regular meeting was closed and the budget hearing was opened. Tim Nelson indicated that the purpose of the budget hearing was to review the 2005-2006 budget before the public, and to invite the citizens to ask questions and provide input. After receiving no public input, Elaine Wood made a motion that the budget hearing be closed and the regular meeting reconvened, seconded by Ted Mattis. Motion passed.
PUBLIC INPUT
None.
CONSENT ITEMS
The following items were approved on a motion by Walter Hooper, seconded by Elaine Wood:
BAJA ENDURANCE RACE
The board heard a special report from engineering instructor Jim Coughlin and engineering student Clay Kessner on NMC's participation in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Midwest Mini-Baja Competition in Toledo, Ohio, an international competition in which college students design, build, and race an off-road recreational vehicle. Even though NMC was new to the event (and the only community college entry), we surprised everyone by finishing 16th out of 140 schools. "Most first year entrants never even complete the first lap," Coughlin said. The car will be featured in the Cherry Festival Grand Royale parade and on display at opening conference in the fall.
FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT
Stephen Drake said that recent studies have shown that other countries are gaining a competitive edge in the U.S. job market because their universities have placed equal emphasis on vocational education and linked programs to career pathways. NMC's GLMA program is an example of how we do this well.
BARBECUE BOARD REPORT
Bob Brick said that the weather cooperated and contributed to the barbecue day's success, netting almost $46,000 to fund multiple projects throughout the college.
BOARD FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
Walter Hooper reported that the committee met June 23 to review the proposed FY06 budget and recommended a $500,000 physical plant maintenance fund and a $54,000 partial funding of the improvements at the University Center. They also proposed that the contract with ARAMARK for facility services be extended one year.
BOARD STRATEGIC GOALS COMMITTEE REPORT
Cheryl Follette said that the committee's focus was on the alternative accreditation process, AQIP.
FOUNDATION REPORT
Jack Stegenga thanked Ed Walker for hosting the 4th Annual Commitment Scholarship Golf Outing at the Kingsley Club; reported that the NMC Scholarship Open at Crystal Mountain still has 100 open slots; and expressed enthusiasm over Fran Gingras' agreement to co-chair the Annual Campaign with Barb Benson.
FOUNDATION FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
Jack Stegenga reported that they anticipate the NMC Foundation will soon surpass $20 million in managed assets, a milestone for the history of the Foundation.
BOARD CHAIR REPORT
Cheryl Follette emphasized how valuable the NMC Presidential and Commitment Scholarship programs are and how important it is to continue to share these stories with the community.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Tim Nelson reported that Jayne Mohr and Jim Pavelka recently stated that 39 percent of TCAPS 2005 graduates plan to attend NMC; that enrollment for summer classes is up 9 percent; and that the Extended Education's "College for Kids" registration has reached an all-time high.
DTE RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Bob Brick, that a resolution of appreciation for DTE for their contribution to the Water Studies Institute through the implementation of the DTE Energy Freshwater Institute for Teachers be adopted as presented. Motion passed.
(Attachment B)
REVISED START TIME FOR MEETINGS
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Ted Mattis, that the regular start time for board meetings be changed to 6:30 p.m. effective July 1, 2005. Motion passed.
APPOINTMENT OF FELLOWS
Walter Hooper made a motion, seconded by Jack Stegenga, that William G. Janis and
Jacqueline E. and Mark L. Ribel/H. Cox & Son, Inc. be appointed Fellows of Northwestern Michigan College, with all the honors and privileges pertaining thereto. Motion passed.
CERTIFICATION OF TAXES
Walter Hooper made a motion, seconded by Bob Brick, that a resolution to authorize that the millage rate of 2.2127 mills be levied for operation purposes for the fiscal year 2005-2006 be adopted. Motion passed. (Attachment C)
ADOPTION OF BUDGETS
Ted Mattis made a motion, seconded by Jack Stegenga, that budget resolutions and budgets for the fiscal year 2005-2006 be adopted as presented. Motion passed. (Attachment D)
OLESON CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT
Walter Hooper made a motion, seconded by Ted Mattis, that the administration be authorized to proceed with the Oleson Center Renovation Project, which includes a commitment of $650,000 from the Plant Fund to match state funding, for a total project cost not to exceed $1.3 million, as recommended by the Finance and Audit Committee. Motion passed.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT CONTRACT EXTENSION
Jack Stegenga made a motion, seconded by Bob Brick, that the administration be authorized to enter into an agreement with ARAMARK to extend the current contractual agreement for Facilities Management for an additional year, expiring on June 6, 2006, as recommended by the Finance and Audit Committee. Motion passed.
AQIP/VITAL FOCUS
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Jack Stegenga, that the administration be authorized to apply for the Higher Learning Commission's alternative accreditation process, Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) and to proceed with implementation of the Vital Focus process as a first step. Motion passed.
CAPITAL PURCHASE
Ted Mattis made a motion, seconded by Walter Hooper, that the administration be authorized to proceed with classroom projection system upgrades and computer laboratory upgrades for the University Center at a cost not to exceed $54,000, with funding from the Plant Fund. Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Recorded by
Karen Sabin
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