Title: University Forum
1University Forum
2Agenda
- 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
3NMU Total Enrollments
4New Freshmen 3rd Semester Retention Rates
5New Freshmen 3rd Semester Retention Rates
6Recruitment Initiatives
- Wildcat Weekends Nov.5 Mar. 8
- AAA Nov. 13 - 14 Jan. 27
- Counselor Bus trip Feb. 16 - 19
- Regional position in Minnesota
7New 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
8Academic 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
9Academic 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
10Graduate 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)
11What 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)
12Research 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
13Utility 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
14NMU 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.
15Energy 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 -
16Energy 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.
17What 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
18A 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
19The 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
20NMU 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.
21May the holidays bring you close to family,
friends, good books and a reflective
moment.... Les