NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
ROOM 112, GREAT LAKES CAMPUS

CALL TO ORDER
Chair Jay Hooper called the special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ross Childs made a motion to approve the agenda. Bob Brick seconded the motion. Motion carried.

DISCUSSION ITEMS
Policy Alignment with Institutional Effectiveness Criterion - The board heard a report from Craig Mulder, Chair of the Learning and Services Effectiveness Team, on the status of implementing the Institutional Effectiveness Model. The model consists of seven criteria, which incorporate and replace the Indicators of Success that were developed in the early 1990s. The seven criteria use language that is more current with our purposes and align the College with the AQIP accreditation process. The Board's Policy Committee will be reviewing changes to Ends Policy C103.00 and will be asked to review other policy modifications related to the change from the Indicators of Success.

CC Benefits Economic Impact Study - Trustees heard a presentation by President Tim Nelson on the results of a new economic impact study. Among the major findings, this independent study showed:

• The Grand Traverse economy receives roughly $17.9 million in regional income annually due to NMC operations.
• The accumulated contribution of former NMC students adds $353.7 million
  in income to the current economy of the Grand Traverse region.
• Northwestern Michigan College accounts for nearly 7 percent of the total income for our region each year.
• For every $1 invested in education, NMC students receive a cumulative return of $3.50.
• For every $1 invested in education, taxpayers receive a cumulative return of $3.

The Board discussed ways to make the information meaningful and memorable, so that it can be shared effectively with people throughout the community.

State Five-Year Plan Annual Submission - Tim Nelson presented a preliminary list of facilities projects, from which one will need to be selected and presented to the state as NMC's top capital outlay priority for possible matching funds. The list will be discussed at upcoming President's Council meetings. The board will review the entire revised Five-Year Plan at their October 2 special meeting.

Enrollment Report - Trustees received a report on fall enrollment from Stephen Siciliano, Vice President for Educational Services. Among the highlights:

• Enrollments are on budget, with less than a 1 percent increase in contact hours.
• Significant growth has occurred in Culinary Arts, the Maritime Academy Deck program, IT Applications classes and Physics.
• There is a trend toward younger students, and students taking fuller loads.

Board Retreat - Trustees discussed possible dates of January 12 and 13 or January 19 and 20 for a Board retreat.

PUBLIC INPUT
There was no public input.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

Recorded by
Karen Sabin