University Forum

1. University Forum November 30, 2005

2. 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

3. NMU Total Enrollments

4. New Freshmen 3rd Semester Retention Rates

5. New Freshmen 3rd Semester Retention Rates

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

7. New Academic Initiatives • Exploring a new master’s 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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 Granholm’s “Return to Learn” Initiative)

11. 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)

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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 President’s Office by Dec 9, 2005 via email at Provost@nmu.edu

20. 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.

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