Northwestern Michigan College Board Of Trustees Meeting Agenda
The board meeting agenda includes a faculty report on AI in business instruction, a program focus on the Uncrewed Aerial Systems program, and a presentation on the FY26 financial audit. Action items scheduled for consideration include the acceptance of the college's financial audit, approval of the FY28 Five-Year Capital Outlay Plan, authorization to apply for FCC signal expansion for WNMC, and authorization for an architectural contract for the Osterlin building. Additionally, the board will review recommendations to discontinue the AAS Degree in Engineering Technology-Computer Technology and enter into new jobs training agreements under the Michigan New Jobs Training Program.
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The board meeting featured a student presentation detailing their internship experience in marine technology, specifically their work with mapping and ROVs on the EV Nautilus. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a faculty report on the Experiential Learning Institute’s strategic plan to integrate durable skills—such as collaboration and communication—into the curriculum over the next three years. The discussion covered the implementation of these skills in courses, the creation of a common framework and language for student success, and faculty presentations at upcoming conferences. Additionally, the board discussed strategies for supporting diverse learner needs, including neurodivergent students, as part of these educational initiatives.
Aug 17, 2026·Board meeting
Northwestern Michigan College Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting
The board received reports on mission-aligned student research and a new calculus teaching method using 3D printed models. Strategic discussions focused on community partnerships, workforce development, and the significance of the Osterlin Student Services Hub funding. Several action items were approved, including updates to board policies, a contract for the replacement of the Storage Area Network system, authorization for a facilities condition assessment, the establishment of a project budget for the Student Services Hub, and the renovation of the Foundation Office using proceeds from the sale of the Boardman Lake Campus.
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.
