Here is an informal account of the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, December 15, 2014.
Details on the actions items and reports are contained in the Board Packet available online.
A full video of the meeting is available here:
At the meeting trustees:
- Approved three new members to the NMC Foundation Board: Suzanne Allen, Kevin Schuelter and Susan K. Sheldon; and
From left, Board of Trustees chairman Doug Bishop, outgoing trustees Susan K. Sheldon and Bill Myers and NMC President Tim Nelson at Sheldon and Myers’ final meeting.
seven reappointments: Michael Ascione, Christopher Branson, Bruce Byl, Diane Emling, Francis Gingras, Harlan Peterson and Timothy Young. All will serve three-year terms. Three individuals were also appointed emeritus members for life: Barbara Smith, Gail Nugent and Terry Lobdell.
- Approved submission of an application for a 2 percent grant from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
- Approved resolutions of appreciation for outgoing trustees Susan K. Sheldon and William Myers, whose terms end Dec. 31.
- Heard reports on alternative energy programs and usage by the college. Wind and solar energy generated at the University Center and Aero Park campuses reduce NMC’s net energy costs.
- Heard reports on enrollment for spring semester, finances and the status of the compensation/classification implementation. All are progressing consistent with expectations.
The next Board of Trustees meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. January 25, 2015, in the Oleson Center on main campus.