NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2006, UC219
CALL TO ORDER
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| Trustees present: | Robert Brick, Ross Childs, Cheryl Follette, Walter Hooper, Ted Mattis, Elaine Wood | |
| Trustees absent: | None | |
| Also present: | Cathy Anthofer, Tom Carr, Steve Dix, Jerry Dobek, Stephen Drake, Jennifer Fox, Kathleen Guy, Bill Hendry, Ryan Huffman, Gene Jenneman, Dean Jones, Judy Izard, Bill Myers, Tim Nelson, Karen Sabin, Stephen Siciliano, John Tanner. |
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ross Childs made a motion to revise the agenda by moving Public Input to follow discussion items. Ted Mattis seconded the motion. The revised agenda was approved.
AVIATION UPDATE
Marguerite Cotto presented an update on the status of the current review process being conducted on NMC's aviation program. The update included a preliminary report from the University of North Dakota (UND), which focuses on an assessment of NMC's current inventory of training aircraft. They were asked to assess how NMC can make improvements given technological advances, the age of the fleet and the need to become more competitive. This is the first of several reports NMC will receive from UND. The analysis and recommendations in these reports will help NMC determine which options to pursue for the future of the aviation program.
HOUSING RATES
Stephen Siciliano reviewed the recommended residence hall rates for the 2006-07 academic year, shown below, and asked for board approval under Action Item M:
PUBLIC INPUT
The Board heard public comment from Steve Drake, who was speaking on behalf of the college's occupational programs, concerning the aviation program review process. He said that everyone wants what's best for the college and is concerned that the college is not working together in this review process because our business plan models force us to work against each other. He also expressed concern about the lack of expediency in this process considering the number of people who could be impacted by any changes to the program - students, faculty, staff, etc.
NEW POLICY A-106.03
On a motion by Ross Childs, seconded by Ted Mattis, the board approved Policy A -106.03, Policy Amendment and Additions, on a second-reading basis.
ENERGY GRANT PURCHASE
Elaine Wood made a motion, seconded by Bob Brick, to authorize the administration to award the geothermal equipment contract to GeoFurnace Heating and Cooling, LLC in the amount of $49,984.75 plus a 5% contingency. The total estimated project cost of $52,500 will be funded from a State of Michigan, Department of Labor and Economic Growth Energy Grant.
TUITION RATES
Elaine Wood moved to set tuition rates for the 2006-07 academic year on a contact-hour basis as shown below. Cheryl Follette seconded the motion, which passed on a vote of six to one. Ted Mattis cast the dissenting vote.
GENERAL FEE
On a motion by Ross Childs, seconded by Bob Brick, the board approved a general fee in the amount of $10.65 per contact hour for the 2006-07 academic year with a six to one vote. Ted Mattis opposed.
RESIDENCE HALL RATES
Ted Mattis made a motion to set residence hall rates for 2006-07 academic year as presented by Stephen Siciliano (above). Ross Childs seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05.
Recorded by
Karen Sabin
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