Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Jim Thams’s organization
Apr 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Trustees Schedule Agenda
The board meeting agenda included sessions for the Finance Committee and the Academic Affairs Committee. The formal meeting involved a moment of silence, individual requests to address the board, and presentations regarding commencement speakers. The meeting also featured historical updates, reports from the Associated Students of Northern Michigan University, staff updates, and the President's report. Committee reports were provided followed by action on formal recommendations and the announcement of upcoming informal sessions.
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Finance Committee Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University Minutes Of Meeting
The Finance Committee reviewed and approved the Internal Audit Report and the 2026-2027 Rehmann Professional Services Plan. The committee recommended approval for the 2027 fiscal year room and board rates as well as the 2026-2027 continuing budgets for various funds and operations. Additionally, an informational facilities report regarding major campus projects was presented. The committee also recommended the adoption of resolutions for one-day liquor licenses for upcoming campus events and acknowledged the retirement of the Director of Auxiliary Services while welcoming his successor.
May 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees of Northern Michigan University Minutes
The committee received informational reports and presentations regarding the Academic Senate, charter schools, new academic programs, and an entrepreneurship program. Recommendations were made for the Board of Trustees to approve several new degree programs, including Bachelor of Science degrees in Applied Exercise Physiology & Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science, an Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Technology, a Master of Science in Sustainability, and Associate of Applied Science degrees in Cannabis Agriculture and Operations, Cannabis Agriculture and Plant-Based Wellness, and Integrated Career and Technical Sciences. Additionally, the committee recommended the renewal of charter school contracts for Burton Glen Public School Academy and Walton Public School Academy, a grade expansion for JKL Bahweting Public School Academy, and specific board appointments for Burton Glen Academy and Walton Academy.
Dec 11, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Finance Committee Minutes
The Finance Committee reviewed the Internal Audit Report and the Proposed 2026 Audit Plan. An update on budgets and key indicators was provided, along with a status update on ongoing capital projects. The committee also received a report on the one-day liquor license applications for special events being held on campus and recommended that the Board approve the adoption of the resolutions for the licenses.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
