Here is an informal account of the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, May 18, 2015.
Details on the actions items and reports are contained in the Board Packet available online.
A full video of the meeting is available here:
Chairman Doug Bishop administered the oath of office to new trustee Chris M. Bott.
Trustees heard a report from Betsy Coffia, Director of Alumni Relations, on her initial plans for the new office.
Trustees heard regular reports on enrollment and finances and the compensation and classification implementation project.
Trustee Ross Childs announced President Nelson’s annual review process is beginning.
Trustee Marilyn Gordon Dresser reported that about 7,600 people attended the annual NMC Barbecue on May 17.
Among other legislative issues, President Tim Nelson highlighted Senate Bill 98, scheduled for a hearing May 20, which would allow community colleges to offer BSN degrees.
In their individual updates, both Chairman Bishop and President Nelson stated that a potential partnership with EDUStaff is still in the investigative stage and not before the board.
Several individuals provided public comment opposing a potential NMC partnership with EDUStaff.
Board members approved the Dennos Museum seeking a grant, buying new residential furniture for East Hall, the conversion of part of the Aero Park Labs building into a new classroom and purchase of online registration software for Extended Educational Services.
Board members held two closed sessions to discuss negotiations and legal communications.