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PUBLIC NOTICE
Regular Business Meeting
of the
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
June 19, 2003
Clara Sperling Sky Room
Holmes Student Center, Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois
Approximate Schedule
9:00 a.m.
Public Meeting of the Board of Trustees Convened - Clara Sperling Sky Room
(Following preliminary matters, including roll call, verification of posting proper Open Meetings Act notice, announcements, meeting agenda approval, minutes review and approval, Chair’s comments, election/appointment of officers, timely requested public comments and reports of Board Committees and Liaisons, it is expected the Board will approve a motion to close the public meeting to consider matters permitted by §2 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act in Executive Session in the University Suite.)
Undetermined
Executive Session – University Suite
Undetermined
Public Meeting of the Board Reconvened - Clara Sperling Sky Room
EXPECTED AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING
- CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
- VERIFICATION OF APPROPRIATE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
- MEETING AGENDA APPROVAL, INCLUDING ANY PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
- REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 2003 AND MAY 5, 2003
- CHAIR’S COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. ELECTION/APPOINTMENT OF FISCAL YEAR 2004 OFFICERS FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- PUBLIC COMMENTS (IF ANY)*
- REPORTS OF BOARD COMMITTEES AND BOARD LIAISONS
A. Executive Committee
B. Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Personnel Committee
C. Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee
D. Legislation, Audit and External Affairs Committee
E. Illinois Board of Higher Education
F. University Civil Service Merit Board
G. Northern Illinois University Foundation
- EXECUTIVE SESSION
- PRESIDENT’S REPORT NO. 36
(Expected to include presentation of proposals for approval: Fiscal Year 2004 NIU Foundation Professional Services Contract; Fiscal Year 2004 Copy Paper – ITS Document Services and Materials Management; Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Guidelines; Fiscal Year 2004 Internal Budget Update; Recommendations for Faculty Promotions, Tenure and Promotions with Tenure for 2003?2004 Academic Year; Tenure Appointments; Appointment of Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School; Appointment of Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology; Request for New Emphases and New Specialization Within Degree Programs; Request to Delete Existing Specializations; Transfer of Tenure and Tenure-Track Location for Faculty in the College of Education. For information: Quarterly Summary Report of Transactions; Periodic Report on Investments; Student System Replacement; Elimination of the Department of Leadership in Educational and sport Organizations; 2002-2003 Program Review Summary; Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Update; Substantive Legislation; Fiscal Year 2002 Compliance Audit Status Report; Summary of Grant and Contract Awards; Report on Administrative and Operational Efficiency. Possibly other matters for consideration only.)
- CHAIR’S REPORT NO. 25
(Expected to include presentation of proposals for approval: Resolution – Student Trustee Jesse Perez; Executive Session Minutes Release. Expected to also include Oath of Office Ceremony for New Student Trustee. Possibly other matters for consideration only.)
- OTHER MATTERS
- NEXT MEETING DATE
- ADJOURNMENT
* The Board and its committees comply with P.A. 91-0715 through its Bylaws, Article II, Section 5.B:
- Consistent with Public Act 91-0715 and reasonable constraints determined by these Bylaws and the Chair, at each regular or special meeting of the Board or its committees that is open to the public, members of the public may request a brief time on the approved agenda of the meeting to address the Board on relevant matters within its jurisdiction.
- Committees of the Board review University proposals for action and make adjustments and endorsements as appropriate for further consideration by the full Board. Public comments are generally most useful at meetings of Board committees, where proposals are first considered and the time for interaction most feasible.
- To facilitate an orderly process, appearance requests must be registered on a Board-provided form and submitted to the Board’s Parliamentarian at least 45 minutes before the meeting is scheduled to be called to order. To be recognized, the appearance request will include the name, address and position of the individual wishing to speak, the name of the organization or group represented, a concise summary of the presentation, and whether the requestor has appeared earlier on the topic before any other meeting of the Board. The Parliamentarian may confer with registered speakers to cooperatively assist the Chair of the meeting in assuring coordinated issue presentation and an efficient use of allocated time. The Parliamentarian will acquaint requestors with the generally acceptable rules of decorum for their presentations. In lieu of oral presentations, individuals may present brief written materials not to exceed five (5) pages to the Parliamentarian for distribution and consideration by the Board in advance of the meeting.
- The Chair of the meeting will recognize duly registered individuals at the appropriate point during the meeting. Unduly repetitive comments may be discouraged and restricted by the Chair. To assure an orderly and timely meeting the Chair may limit time allotments to five minutes or less, may delay or defer appearances when appropriate, and defer or refer questions received from presenters for answers if available.
Notice Prepared by: Board of Trustees Parliamentarian
Time of Posting: At least 48 hours in advance of announced Meeting
Places of Posted Meeting Notice: President’s Office, Lowden Hall 301, and Holmes Student Center Bulletin Board
