Here is an informal account of the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, November 24, 2014.

Details on the actions items and reports are contained in the Board Packet available online at https://www.nmc.edu/about/board-of-trustees/agendas/2014/112414-board-regular.pdf.

A full video of the meeting is available here:

Here are some of the highlights from the November 24th Board of Trustees meeting.

  • A presentation on the Center for Instructional Excellence by director Jeff Straw.
  • An enrollment report by Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services, Chris Weber that showed new student orientation ahead by 11% and student housing near capacity this spring.
  • A unanimous vote by board members to approve purchasing a side scan sonar for water studies.

Other topics addressed include an update on the work of the Foundation, Michigan lawmakers, compensation and classification and President Nelson.