University Forum

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University Forum

• November 30, 2005

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Agenda

• Enrollment Update     Paul Duby
• Grad Programs   Cindy Prosen
• Energy  - Carl Pace/Mike Hellman  
• Athletics on Campus   Les Wong
• Provost Search    Les Wong
• University Community Relations
• Les Wong

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NMU Total Enrollments
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New Freshmen 3rd Semester Retention Rates
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New Freshmen 3rd Semester Retention Rates
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Recruitment Initiatives

• Wildcat Weekends Nov.5 Mar. 8
• AAA Nov. 13 - 14 Jan. 27
• Counselor Bus trip Feb. 16 - 19
• Regional position in Minnesota

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New Academic Initiatives

• Exploring a new masters program Master of Arts
  in Teaching
• Exploring a Gas Distribution program
• Exploring a Wildland Fire certificate
• Exploring options to expand Surgical Tech program
• Exploring a graduate certificate in Criminal
  Justice
• Exploring two graduate certificates in Training
  and Development/Psychology

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Academic Initiatives Continued

• Working to create a Loss Prevention program
• Offering a USOC Coaching certificate
• Offering an increased number of Concentrated
  Learning Experiences Abroad (CLEAs)
• Exploring an English as a Second Language program
  (ESL)
• Exploring an Entrepreneurship minor for
  non-business majors

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Academic Initiatives Continued

• Exploring enhancements to finance program
• Considering the expansion of summer programming
  to attract dual enrollment students, particularly
  in writing, math and science
• Final stages of offering a fully online degree
  completion program

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Graduate and Continuing Education Initiatives

• Student numbers are increasing
• Exploring new MA programs
• Several graduate certificates are being evaluated
  by the Faculty Senate
• Online Degree Completion Program (Complements
  Granholms Return to Learn Initiative)

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What are Graduate Certificates?

• 12-15 credit hours in a specialized area
• Reach non-traditional students
• Completed in one year
• Stand alone programs, or
• Components of existing programs
• (Three 12-hour units 36 hour MA degree)

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Research and Scholarship- a different way to
teach

• Grant writer on campus
• Hiring NMU Grant Writer
• Record number of faculty grants
• MGH/NMU initiative
• About 60 NMU faculty/staff involved

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Utility Costs Projected FY2006 Vs Actual FY 2003
Utility Costs Increased 83.4 Since FY 2003
Natural Gas Unit Cost Increase Represents 87.9
of the Total Utility Cost Increase Since FY 2003
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NMU has been combating high natural prices

• NMU has always purchased natural gas
  competitively through a bidding process prior to
  deregulation of the industry.
• With the deregulation of the natural gas industry
  NMU has taken advantage of the opportunity to
  purchase natural gas on the futures market.
• NMU has avoided a total of 3.2M of costs over
  the last six years by buying on the futures
  market or from the LDC when advantages were
  available.
• NMU has peen participating with the State of
  Michigan Purchasing Cooperative initiative since
  2002.

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Energy efficiency options and renewable resource
opportunities

• NMU is replacing two 40 year old existing
  boilers that will bolster our firm capacity and
  also result in a 125,000/year cost avoidance.
• NMU is pursuing the addition to the heating plant
  of a cogeneration solid fuel high pressure
  boiler and steam turbine to facilitate more
  efficient utilization of thermal energy.
• The system will be capable of burning wood chips
  (renewable resource), natural gas, oil, and coal
  meeting EPA standards now and well into the
  future

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Energy efficiency options and renewable resource
opportunities(continued)

• The system will reduce the campus utility costs
  by 600,000 to 1.2M per year depending on the
  mix of fuel.
• The system could create renewable resource
  related employment in the Upper Peninsula,
  Northern Lower Michigan, and Northern Wisconsin.

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What can all of us do to help reduce utility
costs ?

• Turn off lighting when not in use
• Limit use of electric heaters
• Shut equipment off when not in use
• Estimated savings 50,000 per year
• Shut exhaust hoods to minimum position when not
  actively using the hood
• Estimated savings 72,000 per year

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A vision and role for athleticson campus

• Providing a high quality student-athlete
  experience in high caliber, competitive events
• Providing quality coaching and facilities to
  support the experience
• Creating a venue for student excellence no
  different than art, dance, leadership and other
  total campus experiences
• Developing a SUCCESSFUL program
• Is winning the only measurement? NO
• Activating potential, developing character
• Promoting the university experience

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The Provost Search

• Co-Chairs Darlene Walch (AIS) Peter Goodrich
  (English) Staff support Pam Grundstrom
• 13 members
• Arts Science (2), one must be a department head
• College of Professional Studies (2)
• College of Business (1)
• AIS (1)
• Academic Dean (1)
• Student Services (2)
• ASNMU (1)
• Community Member (1)
• Ex officio Catherine Dehlin, EO
• Recommendations to Presidents Office by Dec 9,
  2005
• via email at Provost_at_nmu.edu

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NMU CommunityRelations

• Student service to the community remains strong.
• Campus activities and facilities contribute to
  the cultural, economic and educational vitality
  of the region.
• The overwhelming majority of 9,600 students and
  1,100 employees are good neighbors and citizens.
• Dialogue and awareness about appropriate behavior
  is extensive.
• The Student Conduct Code produces responsibility
  and self governance with excellent results.
• Northern does not excuse nor ignore inappropriate
  or unlawful behavior.
• Our door is always open if community members have
  complaints or concerns.

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May the holidays bring you close to family,
friends, good books and a reflective
moment.... Les