Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The general business portion of the meeting included the Annual Meeting agenda items, such as the report of the Secretary and Treasurer, and the nomination and election of officers. Key reports covered the East Bay Beach District Corridor Improvement Authority and the Extended Education and Training Annual Report. Action items involved the recommended sale of the Boardman Lake Campus property with the condition that net proceeds be placed into a Board-designated fund, changes to Welding Certificate levels (discontinuing Level I and establishing Level III effective Fall 2026), temporary suspension of the liquor license for teaching seminars, and authorization for purchasing Security Incident and Event Management Software from SentinelOne for $70,396.10 to enhance cybersecurity resilience.
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The meeting commenced with a roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. A student representative shared an account demonstrating the college's mission, vision, and values in action, detailing their journey through dual enrollment, starting a business, involvement with the NMC motorsports team, and pursuing engineering, alongside research at the University of Michigan. Subsequently, a presentation was given regarding the strategic planning process for 2026 through 2029, focusing on three core strategies: future-focused education, enrollment and student success, and a vibrant college community, supported by four strategic drivers. The recap of the 10th annual October conference, themed 'Reimagining Learning and Work: The Transformative Impact of AI,' highlighted strong community partnership, strong presentation attendance, and positive feedback regarding the student panel featuring the student speaker and AI workforce panel.
Dec 15, 2025·Strategic plan
Strategic Plan 2026-2029
This strategic plan, titled "Anchor and Edge: Modernizing for what's next," outlines a roadmap for delivering essential education and training to drive northern Michigan's future. Key strategies include future-focused education, advancing enrollment and student success, and cultivating a vibrant college community. These are supported by strategic drivers such as living the brand, fostering community partnerships, ensuring stewardship and sustainability, and prioritizing people first, all aimed at enhancing learner preparedness, institutional vitality, and an inclusive environment.
