NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Monday, January 22, 2007, Oleson Center

CALL TO ORDER — Chair Walter “Jay” Hooper called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.  Jay commented that it is nice to be back at Oleson Center now that the renovations are complete.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA — Cheryl Follette made a motion to approve the agenda. Ross Childs seconded the motion, which carried.

READING NOTICE AND PROOF OF MAILING — In accordance with the Board of Trustees bylaws, the notice was read and proof of delivery verified.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS — Doug Bishop made a motion, seconded by Bill Myers, that the following slate of Board officers be approved for 2007. Walter J. Hooper, Chair; Ross Childs, Vice Chair; Robert Brick, Secretary; Elaine Wood, Treasurer. Motion carried.

REGULAR MEETING DATES — Ross Childs made a motion, seconded by Doug Bishop, to approve the January 2007-June 2008 regular board meeting calendar. Motion passed.

January 22, 2007
February 26, 2007
March 26, 2007
April 23, 2007
May 21, 2007
June 25, 2007
July 23, 2007
August 27, 2007
September 24, 2007
October 22, 2007
November 19, 2007
December 17, 2007
January 28, 2008
February 25, 2008
March 24, 2008
April 28, 2008
May 19, 2008
June 23, 2008

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS — Jay Hooper announced the following committee assignments:

FALL EMPLOYEE OF THE SEMESTER — Bill Hendry introduced Alycia Rhein, Director of Health Services, as the Fall 2006 Employee of the Semester.

CHAMPION REPORT — The Board heard a presentation from Dean for Student Services, Anne Monroe, about "Champion" outcomes as they relate to our measures of institutional effectiveness. The Champion outcomes are:

1. NMC Effectively responds to learner service needs and expectations;
2. NMC cultivates learner and stakeholder relationships;
3. NMC effectively meets learner needs and expectations by providing quality services.

Among the findings for each outcome:

• 97% of community respondents agree that NMC is responsive to the needs of the community.
• 91% of academic learners were satisfied that they are made to feel welcome and have a sense of belonging at NMC.
• 94% of community respondents said that, in general, NMC meets their expectations.

FACULTY COUNCIL REPORT — Faculty Council Chair Jerry Dobek talked about the presentation by Terry Doyle, "Helping Students Learn in a Learner-Centered Environment," that was made at Faculty Professional Development Day. He also noted that faculty provided input to Strategic Planning as part of Opening Conference and said that "vivacious" discussions continue as a result. He reported that the Winter Baja is February 16-17.

BOARD FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT — Chair Elaine Wood reported that at their meeting on January 16 the committee:

• Reviewed the monthly financials as of December 31, 2006;
• Heard a projection by Cathy Jones for a surplus in excess of $700,000 for this fiscal year, but she is also anticipating executive order cuts in state funding in the range of $300,000-$500,000;
• Reviewed the revisions to the Resource Guidelines, which were minor wording revisions;
• Heard an update from Marguerite Cotto regarding a proposed Aviation fleet management program. The proposal would replace the planes with a fleet that is more effective and efficient, would manage flight training times and simulator training times more efficiently and keep maintenance costs down.

BOARD STRATEGIC GOALS COMMITTEE — Chair Cheryl Follette reported that the Strategic Goals Committee did not meet in January.

BOARD POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT — Committee Chair Ross Childs reported that the Policy Committee did not meet in January. The Strategic Planning Committee may be revising the Mission, Vision and Values policies, and their recommendations will be reviewed at the Board's February retreat.

FOUNDATION REPORT — Cheryl Follette reported that the Annual Campaign is at 88 percent of its goal with $275,796 raised so far. The Endowment Task Force continues to explore best practices of other schools, and is preparing case statements for support of NMC's endowment. Foundation Board membership will remain the same as last year. The Nominating Committee will continue its search for an Antrim County resident to serve on the Foundation.

FOUNDATION FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT — Ross Childs reported that the NMC Foundation's Finance and Audit Committee did not meet in January.

BOARD CHAIR REPORT — Board Chair Walter J. Hooper thanked his fellow trustees for allowing him to continue to serve as Board Chair for another year.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT — President Tim Nelson said the mid-year Opening Conference was well attended, and the morning session is available for viewing via DVD. He reported that the college is positioned to absorb the anticipated cut in state funding. He thanked Stephen Siciliano, Vice President for Educational Services, for serving as Acting President during his recent medical leave.

PUBLIC INPUT — There was no public input.

CONSENT ITEMS — Elaine Wood made a motion to approve the following consent agenda items. Seconded by Bob Brick, the motion carried.

• Minutes of the December 18, 2006, regular meeting
• Contributions for December 2006
• Grants Notifications for quarter ending December 31, 2006
• Summary Report for General Fund Accounts as of December 31, 2006 (attached)

RESOURCE GUIDELINES FOR FY08 — Doug Bishop moved to approve the NMC Resource guidelines for fiscal year 2007-08, as presented. Seconded by Ross Childs, the motion passed.

APPOINTMENT OF FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS — Ross Childs moved to reappoint Robert Boeve, Shirlanna Correia, Chad Dutmers, Dennis Fedorinchik, Randy Kiessel, Paul Maurer, Shirley Okerstrom, and Todd Stachnik for three-year terms to the NMC Foundation Board of Directors and to name Becky Ewing as an Honorary Member for a three-year term beginning January 2007. Seconded by Elaine Wood, the motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT — The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

Recorded by Karen Sabin