Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda

Formal Session of the Board of Trustees Thursday, August 5, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Location: Memorial Union Ballroom B

I. Call to Order Brenda Ryan, Chair

II. Roll Call Sarah Schulte, Secretary

III. Passing of the Gavel Brenda Ryan, Outgoing Chair Jeffrey Littmann, Incoming Chair IV. Confirm Agenda Jeffrey Littmann, Chair

V. Opening Remarks A. Opening Remarks of the Board Chair Brenda Ryan, Outgoing Chair Jeffrey Littmann, Chair B. Opening Remarks of the University President Richard Koubek, President

VI. Public Comment Period

VII. Committee Reports

A. Academic Affairs Committee John Bacon, Committee Chair

B. Audit and Finance Committee Jeff Littmann, Committee Chair C. Leadership Committee Steve Tomaszewski, Committee Chair Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Approval of April Minutes

VIII. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes 11244 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda 4/30/2021

MINUTES OF THE FORMAL SESSION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY held pursuant to due call via ZOOM Webinar at Michigan Technological University in the City of Houghton, Michigan at nine o'clock on the morning of April 30, 2021.

The Board of Trustees of Michigan Technological University met in formal session via ZOOM Webinar at Michigan Technological University in the City of Houghton. The place, hour, and date duly established and duly published for the holding of such a meeting.

The meeting was called to order by the Chair, B. Ryan, and a quorum was declared present. The following members of the Board of Trustees were present:

J. U. Bacon A. Dickson J. E. Jipping M. D. Johnson J. C. Littmann, Vice Chair B. R. Ryan, Chair D. D. Sanders (Via ZOOM) S. M. Tomaszewski S. Schulte, Secretary S. Kerry, Treasurer R. J. Koubek, ex officio

Also present during part or all of the session were: Joe Cooper, Wayne Gersie, Jackie Huntoon, John Lehman, William Kordenbrock, David D. Reed, William Roberts, Suzanne Sanregret; and various members of the faculty, administrative staff, student body, press and public. Where item numbers are used, they refer to corresponding item numbers in the agenda, in the hands of the Board members. 11245 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda 4/30/2021

I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by J. Littmann, supported by D. Sanders, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the agenda of the formal session of April 30, 2021, as distributed to the Board, be approved.

IV. OPENING REMARKS A. Chair’s Comments Good Morning. Welcome to the Formal Session of the Board of Trustees of Michigan Technological University. We are thrilled to be celebrating some momentous events today.

During today’s session, Provost Huntoon will be presenting over 20 faculty members for tenure or promotions. Achieving tenure and full professorship are significant milestones in faculties’ academic careers and we are incredibly proud of those being presented for advancement today.

After today’s session, we are looking forward to joining the graduating students, their families, and faculty in celebrating the graduates’ accomplishments. While our graduation celebration looks different this year, the accomplishments of our students are even more remarkable for the perseverance and resilience they have shown. Our heartfelt congratulations to you on your degrees.

In addition, Provost Huntoon recently announced Dr. Jason Blough, Professor of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, as the University’s newest Distinguished Professor, which recognizes faculty member’s substantial contributions to the University as well as their discipline among those who are not presently recognized through an endowed position or faculty fellowship.

Dr. Blough is an international leader in the area of noise, vibration, and harshness. His work is in high demand, as reflected by the over 30 short courses he has presented to industry. He also has over 90 funded projects and has been extremely active in service, advising graduate students and advising the Society of Automotive Engineers Student Chapter and the Clean Snowmobile Challenge for over 15 years.

Also, recently announced is the University’s newest University Professor, Dr. Robert Nemiroff, Professor of Physics, recognizing his outstanding scholarly contributions to the University and his discipline over a substantial period of time.

Dr. Nemiroff’s accomplishments are many. To name a few, he created an online version of a popular physics course, which has become the most downloaded course in any subject from any university on iTunes. He was able to acquire one of the largest telescopes available, exclusively for student use. And he was the lead founder and first editor for the Astrophysical Source Code Library. 11246 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda 4/30/2021

Congratulations to Drs. Blough and Nemiroff on these well-deserved honors. We look forward to hearing more about your work in the future.

Finally, we would like to thank our two faculty members who are presenting reports to us today.

Dr. Jeff Naber, the Ron and Elaine Starr Professor in Energy Systems for Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics and Director of the Advanced Power Systems Research Center, is presenting on the NEXTCAR Project for which he was recently awarded $4.1 million in renewal funding, enabling him to launch Phase 2 of the project.

Also Dr. Carolyn Duncan, Assistant Professor in Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology is presenting on balance, decreasing falls, and increasing functional mobility. She will provide us with an overview of her research as well as some of her initial learnings regarding Huntington’s Disease and where her research is taking her next.

Thank you both for sharing your research with us today. We are all excited to learn more.

I would now like to invite President Koubek to provide his comments.

B. President’s Comments Chair, Members of the Board and audience members. Thank you for joining us this morning.

I will keep my opening comments brief, as I will yield my time to Board of Trustee member, Derhun Sanders.

But, before I do, it is my pleasure to say, “Job Well Done!” to our Spring 2021 graduating class. I am especially thankful to our students, faculty and staff for their incredible tenacity this year. No doubt, this was certainly a challenging time for us all.

I would like to also congratulate our recent Michigan Tech research award recipients. Dr. Caryn Heldt and Pratik Umesh Joshi, both recipients of the Bhakta Rath Research Award and Dr. Gregory Odengard, recipient of the Michigan Tech Research Award. Congratulations. Your research is a proud reflection of our shared commitment to excellence.

These examples are just a few of the many accolades and achievements earned by our faculty and staff this year. We are equally proud of the tremendous contributions all of our campus community made over the course of the fall and spring semesters. Thank you.

With that, I now yield the floor to Trustee Sanders.

Board Member Derhun Sanders comments Thank you President Koubek. Good morning, it is a great honor and privilege to serve as a member of Michigan Technological University’s Board of Trustees. I am a proud alumnus of 11247 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda 4/30/2021 this university and look forward to the day in the hopefully not too distant future that I get to see all of us back together in the MUB. I am before you today to share a few stories and experiences from my past that I hope might help to inspire and shape the future. I, like many others students at Tech, had challenges in my studies from time to time. I am so thankful for the professors that invited me over for dinner, welcoming me with the line, “Meet me at my house at 5:00 p.m., go ahead and walk in the door, as the door will be unlocked if I’m not there.” Not only did they help me understand how to calculate moles and molecular structures but they also rallied behind me and encouraged me to be the best student that I could be. This level of care and attention was not only reserved from students from the local Houghton community but it freely flowed to this native of Flint as well as other from similar and even more diverse backgrounds. MTU has not just been a school for me but a home and a safe place for me to grow. Looking back at the numerous times I recited Doctor King’s I have a Dream speech, outside the MUB where the campus gathers; to singing in the ECHOES From Heaven choir while being welcomed in almost every church and parish in this area; to getting married in the Houghton County Courthouse to my bride of now twenty-five (25) years. Tech has been my home. I share all of this because it exemplifies what Michigan Tech represents to me. This is my Michigan Tech and it is my goal to ensure that each student who attends Tech, no matter where they are from, who they are, they feel a sense of home away from home, while here. Over the course of the past year, our conversations around diversity, inclusion, equity, and a sense of belonging have intensified, and rightly so. This is good work and it is challenging, uncomfortable work, but it is also necessary work. Here is the view from where I stand, to keep us moving in the right direction, university leadership has signaled values and priorities in their budget by moving money and hiring leaders of thought and action. The University Senate has also engaged in shared governance, as a means to ensure that the university, as a whole, is moving in the right direction towards equity and inclusion. Faculty of all ranks have been active in the creation of awareness on this subject and the Academic Affairs Committee, on which I sit, is aligned with the University to identify a diverse pool of talent for our faculty and staff, while the President has committed to a more diverse student body. When I look at the actions and activities of our students, I’m all the more inspired. At our last meeting, we heard an engaging report from USG (Undergraduate Student Government) that they are working collaboratively with GSG (Graduate Student Government) on supporting under-represented students. Additionally, for the tenth straight year, members of the Michigan Tech Student Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers spent Spring Break bringing STEM education to middle and high school students in Detroit. This year’s activities were all conducted virtually of course, that didn’t dampen the impact. Eleven (11) Michigan Tech students gave presentations to every middle and high school science class at Chandler Park Academy, in Detroit. That’s a total of seventy-four (74) classes and one thousand eight hundred and fifty (1850) students. All of this is evidence that the Husky community is resolute to do the right thing. What’s important to notice about the work our students are doing is that it extends beyond the borders of our campus. We need to continue to look beyond our immediate social circles for opportunities to engage and work with others; to share ideas and prospectives; to better understand where people are coming from; and identify common ground; and to remind ourselves that there is absolutely more that unites us than divides us. I am 11248 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda 4/30/2021

confident in saying that a vast majority of us hope for a future where we will all be judged solely by the content of our character and I believe we will get there. Change will come but change doesn’t come ready out of the box, some assembly is required and it takes time to build. Mistakes might be made but experience is the name we give our mistakes, it’s how we learn. We must, we must have the courage to give each other the grace and space to learn. We at Michigan Tech have the courage as well as the wisdom, grit, and heart to keep looking towards what’s possible, to keep moving forward. I thank all the members of our community who has demonstrated the caring spirit and community-driven ethic that makes us Huskies and makes change possible. Thank you.

V. PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVE GREG MARKKANEN Thank you, madam Chair. It’s good to be here this morning, my name is Greg Markkanen and I am a resident of Hancock, MI and I’m also a state representative for the 110th district of Michigan, House of Representatives. It’s an honor to be here. I too am a graduate of Michigan Tech University in the class of 2000. I am also proud to say that my son is an Alumni of Michigan Tech, class of 2020, currently employed as well and I’m very happy about that. I’m here today to present a special tribute to the COVID lab at Michigan Tech. This has been an incredible achievement known around the state and I hope around the country, that the University, Michigan Tech, took a step forward and created a laboratory to process COVID tests to get things under control in the Western UP and across the whole peninsula. Madam Chair, I’d like to present this to you, on behalf of myself, Senate McBroom, the Governor, and the State of Michigan, we present this special tribute. Brenda Ryan, Chair: Thank you, Representative Markkanen for your kind words and for your role in initiating the COVID-19 testing lab. Michigan Tech is pleased to have been able to provide this resource to the Upper Peninsula during such a challenging time. The faculty, staff, and students who have worked so hard to establish and operate the COVID-19 testing lab are the true heroes in this story and we thank them for all of their hard work over the past year. VI. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Elise Rosky Good morning. My name is Elise, I’m a 3rd year PhD student in the physics department, and a member of KYCA, the Keweenaw Youth for Climate Action. Many of our undergrad members would have been here today as well, but are busy with their finals.

One reason we came to address the board today is to present KYCA’s petition asking MTU to divest from fossil fuels, and invite you to celebrate with us, as we have hit our first goalpost of 750 signatures! This number is the equivalent of over 10% of the Michigan Tech student body.

The signatures come from 561 students, 44 staff and faculty, 83 alumni, and 62 Keweenaw 11249 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda 4/30/2021

community members. This petition has also been formally endorsed by the Tech Forward Initiative and by local church boards.

We will continue to gather signatures, but it’s empowering to see so many people engage in our call for divestment in just the past seven months, all while socially distancing during the pandemic.

Recently KYCA has been very happy to be able to meet and discuss fossil fuel divestment with President Koubek and Dr. Roberts. We really appreciate being able to have this open discussion. I wanted to take this opportunity to provide KYCA’s perspective on the recent progress. We first want to sincerely thank you for being open about the 3.6% invested in FF, about 1.2 million dollars, as well as the similar amount invested in green energy. We understand that full divestment will happen in stages and one step being worked on is an FF free option for new donors. We know that MTF wants to give donors options until it’s crystal clear that FF investments no longer provide the highest ROI. KYCA’s stance is that an opt-out option would be fantastic, with new investments automatically going to FF free options unless donors specify otherwise.

Lastly, we are really encouraged to hear that the broader topic of ethical, socially responsible investing is being discussed amongst the TF board. I think the majority of students and members of MTU would be proud to see that for MTU’s finances. When coming to a decision on what MTU considers ethical and socially responsible, we implore you to look to the campus organizations whose focus is on those goals. Evan Lanese Greetings Board Members my name is Evan Lanese. I am an Alumni of the Graduate School at MTU, a member of Keweenaw Youth for Climate Action (KYCA), a valued employee for Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear which is a swiftly growing local business in Hancock founded by two tech alumni, and most importantly a local community member involved in various other community groups and devoted to promoting a healthy future for all of us.

While I am proud of the people that have stood up and signed our petition, I fear that these large fossil fuel corporations, although some have masked their negative influence by investing in green energy programs, are intentioned for their own gain above all else, while leaving others behind. While I don’t have time to elaborate, I have witnessed firsthand, multiple accounts of what happens to minority groups trying to stand up for their communities but are instead overshadowed by the wealth of big oil.

Investing in companies that are committed to promoting and working with all people, and demonstrate so by their actions of aid, rather than coaxing “agreements” with the promise of capital, is paramount. Many of these communities have a hard time turning down these funds which their communities desperately need.

Wealth equals power in today's world, as an individual I can only contribute so much but the wealth and power held by this council holds comes with a vast amount of ethical and social responsibility.

Our university states under our third learning goal: Self-awareness 11250 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda 4/30/2021 to “Demonstrate their responsibility and understanding for responsible and ethical choices.” Thus, it is important that our investment portfolio is also held to this standard.

Do we want to be a university that follows in the wake of others to catch up with the times or one that leads strongly by example for others to follow thus creating a future that supports all of us?

The pandemic has been hard for many but provides a key opportunity to build back together. As I have been the primary organizer, with the help of KYCA, for a successful local community fruit tree project in Houghton/Hancock I have seen that when a community supports each and works together, they can create something truly beautiful. Thank you for your time.

Gabriel Ahrendt My name is Gabriel Ahrendt and I am a PhD student in the Geological Mining and Engineering Sciences department, as well as a member of the Keweenaw Youth for Climate Action. As Elise mentioned, we are a student group active in pushing sustainability and environmental justice in the community. We have been very inspired by the leaps and bounds Tech has made in sustainability over even just the 2 years that I have been here. The HSTEM building, the incoming sustainability coordinator, and the SFI have all been a great boon to engaging students in sustainability and we really would love to see that momentum carried forward through 2021 and beyond. We would especially love to see Tech take this notion of sustainability to heart in its goal to achieve a High STARS AASHE rating by disclosing the breadth of its investments, creating a committee on investor responsibility, and most importantly reinvesting the money it has in fossil fuels into sustainable practices, all of which could add up to 8 points on the school’s rating.

We are also greatly inspired by the various student groups that have taken up the mantle of sustainability and have seen great success in their endeavors to make Tech and the entire Keweenaw a force of environmental change. Sustainability demonstration House’s waste drives have been a huge boon to a community as rural ours. Students for Sustainability’s compost program has helped connect students to local farms and found a way to make something beautiful out of something as gross as food waste. Climate Reality Corps’ S-VES-CA (Student vision for environmental stewardship and climate action) campus plan looks to take input from students to incorporate into Tech’s master plan, ensuring an environmentally friendly campus. It has been a pleasure for KYCA to work with these student groups as the Climate Triad, and their commitment to lifting each other up has truly been inspirational. There are so many more campus initiatives, like Mr. Lid and Hotforest that I don’t even have time to comment on that show just how bright a beacon of sustainability Tech is becoming.

All that being said, we know that students require an environment of sustainable diversity and inclusion to be able to promote these ideas and allow them to flourish, and now speaking as a Tech student more than anything, I would like to encourage Tech to take more action on the recent letters written by Jeffrey Burl and Jaroslaw Drelich that do anything but foster the kind of environment that allows innovation and creation to grow. This topic is still a contentious one amongst students who are talking amongst each other and looking to the school to feel protected, to feel that they are not being discriminated against by professors who refuse to see the plight of being anything other than a heteronormative white male. I think if we want to talk about sustainability in any kind of holistic sense, this should be addressed in a more actionable way that aligns with Tech’s mission to create the Future. 11251 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda 4/30/2021

Thank you for your time

We will now hear the committee reports. Trustee Bacon, will you present the Academic Affairs report.

VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS VII-A. Academic Affairs Committee In a nut shell, there are two things the committee is focused on: 1) allowing a safe re-entry into the academic climate for student next fall, so the heat shield does not burn up. We are looking for several accommodations there with testing. Beefing up our social programs including the ExSEL peer mentoring program for the fall. We are also working on housing contracts, trying to make those more consistent and reliable, December on, so that people can plan accordingly. Child care is also on the docket including on-demand care for snow days. 2) the latest and the biggest item on our docket is reworking the evaluation system for both the Chairs and Deans, on one hand, as well as other faculty members evaluated by students. We hope to have that completed by October of this year, 2021. Whether we work with the FSA or not, we certainly want to, we’ll have a new program in place by December, no matter what. That is the report from the academic side with one very happy item to add, which is Lecturer promotions. I am proud we have a robust program for this to recognize the hard work, so many teachers do great work and heavy lifting at this university. From Lecturer to Senior Lecturer, the promotions include the following individuals: Lecturer to Senior Lecturer • Tina Collins, Chemical Engineering • Danny Jacob, Humanities • Nathan Manser, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences • Laura Rouleau, Social Sciences • Theresa Woods, Mathematical Sciences

Senior Lecture to Principal Lecturer • Jonathan Leinonen, College of Business

I’m even more impressed by these folks as I’ve taught at the University of Michigan as a Lecturer for sixteen years and never received a promotion. Trustee Littmann will now present the Audit and Finance Committee Report. VII-B. Audit and Finance Committee Jeff Littmann, Chair 11252 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda 4/30/2021

Thank you, Chair Ryan. The Audit and Finance Committee has met once since the last Board meeting. The financial position and outlook for FY21 was reviewed by the committee which included the tax position and the third quarter financial results, along with the general fund and current fund projections, based on 3rd quarter actuals. In preparing and planning for next fiscal year, the Trustees reviewed the fiscal year 22 general fund operating budget which reports on the planning parameters, reallocation summary, room/board, tuition rates and fees, state appropriations, and the federal HEERF funds and expenditure numbers. The fiscal 21 external audit engagement was reviewed by Vicky VanDenBerg, the partner at Plante Moran and her team, along with a report on internal observations and fiscal year 22 audit schedule my Michigan Tech’s internal audit department. The Audit and Finance Committee brings forth the following action items to the full Board for consideration: • Resolution to approve FY22 general fund operating budget • Resolution to approve FY22 room & board, and apartment rental rates • Resolution to approve revision to Board policy 8.9 Experience Tech Fee Other items reviewed by the Audit and Finance Committee include: • Presentation of long-range financial planning • 5-year financial modeling software installation • Refinancing scenarios and Moody’s rating update visit • Financial reserve guidelines • Investment performance • Internal controls update • Capital projects update • Audit and financial planning matrix Our investment results at Michigan Technological University and the Michigan Tech Fund has strengthened our consolidated balance sheet. In addition, the Board has spent considerable time planning for smart growth and catching up on much needed attention to the physical campus. We look forward to our work with President Koubek and his team as we examine and prioritize the needs and identify all the levers available to finance this effort. That concludes our report thereof.

Trustee Tomaszewski will now present the Leadership Committee Report. VII-C. Leadership Committee Steve Tomaszewski, Chair Thank you, madam Chair. The Committee met yesterday, April 29, 2021, with a primary focus on the goals, objectives, and counter measure plans relative to the primary vision from leadership. MTU will expand its national presentence, with a focus on diversity and students. 11253 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda 4/30/2021

Within that vision, there are sixteen (16) core elements that Dr. Koubek and the team reviewed and I’m happy to say that they are all on track for completion despite many challenges associated with the last twelve (12) COVID months. But in general, I’ll cover a couple of the goals. We talked about a 5% increase in graduate enrollment; expanding our lower peninsula presence; hiring a VP of Diversity and Inclusion; the campus master plan which is exciting to see; and establishing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hiring panel which will take us into the future, similar to what my colleague Derhun talked about in the opening comments. We then stepped back and Dr. Koubek talked about his first days coming on board, working with the team here at Michigan Tech, and jointly developing a plan for the future. The plan’s primary focus is on being a premiere national university positioned to lead into the fourth industrial revolution. As President Koubek went through the vision which started several years ago, he took us back to the phased approach where Michigan Tech will be ten (10) to fifteen (15) years from now. My hat is off to Rick, the executive team, the faculty, and the community of Houghton for your passion for students, student success, and the future of this organization. One item we will talking about later will be Chair and Vice Chair positions coming up but that was discussed as well. This concludes the comments for the Leadership committee.

VIII. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by J. Littmann, supported by D. Sanders, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees approve and adopt the items contained in the Consent Agenda. VIII-A. Approval of Minutes It was moved by J. Littmann, supported by D. Sanders, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the minutes of the formal session of February 26, 2021, as distributed to the Board, be approved. VIII-B. Resignations, Retirements, and Off Payroll It was moved by J. Littmann, supported by D. Sanders, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees approve accepts the resignations and confirms the off-payroll determinations. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFF-PAYROLL REPORT (January 24, 2021– March 27, 2021) RETIRED

Name Class Department Title Most Recent Term Date Hire Date

Craig Friedrich Faculty Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Professor 01/01/1997 03/31/2021 Mechanics

Michelle Kamppinen Staff Electrical and Computer Engineering Office Assistant 6 08/20/1990 02/06/2021

Andre Soumis Staff Sports and Recreation Operations Building Mechanic II 06/08/1978 03/20/2021 11254 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda 4/30/2021

Christopher Wojick Staff Civil and Environmental Engineering Senior Research Engineer 10/31/2002 02/25/2021

OFF-PAYROLL

Most Recent Name Class Department Title Term Date Hire Date

Joseph Caron Staff Facilities Management Custodian 10/16/2006 01/29/2021

Timothy Downey Staff Wadsworth Hall Food Service Food Service Helper 02/18/2014 02/27/2021

Staff Michigan Tech Research Institute(MTRI) Research Scientist I/ Geospatial 01/09/2012 02/26/2021 Amanda Grimm Researcher

Bethany Jones Staff Rozsa Center for Performing Arts Marketing Manager 01/17/2011 02/02/2021

Staff Chemical Engineering Assistant Researcher 04/08/2019 02/12/2021 Leela Joshi Engineer/Scientist

Megan Mcpherson Staff Sponsored Programs Accounting Office Assistant 6 03/09/2020 03/04/2021

Lorelle Meadows Staff Pavlis Honors College Dean, Pavlis Honors College 08/01/2014 01/31/2021

Mary Mickalich Staff Residential Education & Housing Administrative Aide 8 12/04/2017 02/05/2021

Pinaki Mukherjee Staff Materials Science and Engineering Engineer/Scientist in ACMAL 01/02/2018 02/19/2021

Valentina O'Kane Staff Materials Science and Engineering Departmental Coordinator 08/07/2017 02/20/2021

Peter Pelissero Staff Facilities Management Facilities Manager 09/23/2002 02/01/2021

Eldon Rice, II Staff McNair Hall Food Service Food Service Helper 10/19/2020 01/28/2021

Carol Schaaf Staff Wadsworth Hall Food Service Cooks Helper 11/14/2005 02/03/2021

Crystal Verran Staff University Marketing & Communications Director of Operations 09/18/2000 02/06/2021

Staff Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice Assistant to Chief Financial Officer 03/08/2021 03/16/2021 President for Administration & Senior Vice President for Aila Weber Administration

VIII-C. Funding Productivity Report It was moved by J. Littmann, supported by D. Sanders, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees acknowledges the gifts to Michigan Technological University. 11255 4/30/2021

Michigan Technological University Michigan Tech Fund Fundraising Productivity Report July 1, 2020 through Mar 31, 2021 Compared to Prior Fiscal Year

FY21 FY20 Source YTD Total Adjustment FY Goal % of Goal Source YTD Total Adjustment FY Goal % of Goal FY Total (in millions) (in millions) Individual Giving 19,224,558 2,000,000 18.25 116% Individual Giving 14,391,450 26.25 55% 15,236,068 Corporate Giving 1,727,434 1 173% Corporate Giving 2,149,348 2 107% 2,453,346 Foundation & Other Org Giving 3,223,364 142,359 1 337% Foundation & Other Org Giving 911,766 1.5 61% 1,153,801 Corporate Sponsored Research 9,829,877 11 89% Corporate Sponsored Research 7,624,035 11 69% 9,972,618

Fundraising Total 34,005,232 2,142,359 31.25 116% Fundraising Total 25,076,599 40.75 62% 28,815,833

FYGoal % of Goal TOTAL PROGRESS TOWARDS FY GOAL $ 36,147,591 31.25 116%

Amt of TOTAL from Gifts-in-Kind 117,035.60 (included in the Source totals above) Amt of Gifts for the Endowment 10,100,194.29 (included in the Source totals above)

Realized Planned Gifts - All 4,496,221.26 (not included in the Source totals above) Realized Planned Gifts - Endowed 4,373,635.51 (not included in the Source totals above) Realized Pledges 5,110,445.59 (not included in the Source totals above)

Notes: The Adjustment totals include changes to gift records (eg. gift received date, amount, or other donor driven gift modifications) The FUNDRAISING TOTAL includes outright gifts, as well as new pledge and planned gift commitments, made in the specified date range. Realized planned gifts and realized pledges are not included in the FUNDRAISING TOTAL. An individual's gifts made through a donor-advised fund are counted under the individual. An individual's gifts made through another source (i.e. family foundation or closely held business) are counted under the source entity. The FUNDRAISING TOTAL for fiscal years 2020 and later include gifts-in-kind under other sources (Major Gifts, Annual Giving, etc). 11256 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda 4/30/2021

IX. ACTION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS IX-A. Employee Recognition

It was moved by S. Tomaszewski, supported by M. Johnson, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees adopts the Resolution of Appreciation for the following individual: 1. Andre Soumis, Sports and Recreation Operations, Building Mechanic II

IX-B. Appointments, Not Involving Tenure and/or Promotion

It was moved by D. Sanders, supported by S. Tomaszewski, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees approves the appointments listed herein. The appointments do not include tenure or promotion. Appointment without Tenure Elham Asgari Assistant Professor College of Business Prabhjot Mukandwal Assistant Professor College of Business Josue Reynoso Vallejo Assistant Professor College of Business Ulrich Schmelzle Assistant Professor College of Business Bo Chen Assistant Professor Computer Science Iakov Nekritch Associate Professor Computer Science Nathir Rawashdeh Assistant Professor Applied Computing Weihua Zhou Assistant Professor Applied Computing Xin Xi Assistant Professor Geological & Mining Eng. & Sciences Tatyana Associate Professor Chemistry Karabencheva-Christova 11257 <<4/30/2021>>

IX-C. Appointments, Involving Tenure and/or Promotion It was moved by J. Littmann, supported by J. Jipping, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees approves the appointments involving tenure and/or promotion listed herein.

Promotion from Assistant Professor without Tenure to Associate Professor with Tenure Heather Knewtson College of Business Erik Herbert Materials Science & Engineering Darrell Robinette Mechanical Engineering–Engineering Mechanics Xinfeng Xie College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Stephen Techtmann Biological Sciences Kevin Trewartha Cognitive & Learning Sciences Andrew Fiss Humanities Benjamin Ong Mathematical Sciences Issei Nakamura Physics Sarah Scarlett Social Sciences Roman Sidortsov Social Sciences Kent Cyr Visual and Performing Arts

IX-D. Promotions It was moved by S. Tomaszewski, supported by J. Littmann, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees approves the promotions listed herein.

Promotion from Associate Professor with Tenure to Professor with Tenure Timothy Havens Computer Science Jingfeng Jiang Biomedical Engineering Amlan Mukherjee Civil & Environmental Engineering Christopher Middlebrook Electrical & Computer Engineering Gregory Waite Geological & Mining Engineering & Sciences Yongmei Jin Materials Science & Engineering Wayne Weaver Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Robert Froese College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science Amy Marcarelli Biological Sciences Yang Yang Mathematical Sciences 11258 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda 4/30/2021

IX-E. Emeritus Rank It was moved by S. Tomaszewski, supported by M. Johnson, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees approves the following emeritus/emerita appointments:

• Dr. Ashok Ambardar, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Professor Emeritus • Dr. William Bulleit, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Professor Emeritus • Dr. Craig Freidrich, Mechanical Eng. – Eng. Mechanics, Professor Emeritus • Dr. Mary Carol Friedrich, Visual and Performing Arts, Professor Emerita • Dr. Hugh Gorman, Social Sciences, Professor Emeritus • Dr. Patrick Martin, Social Sciences, Professor Emeritus • Dr. Warren Perger, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Professor Emeritus • Dr. William Predebon, Mechanical Eng. – Eng. Mechanics, Chair & Professor Emeritus • Dr. Beatrice Smith, Humanities, Professor Emerita

IX-F. BS in Environmental Science & Sustainability with Tracks in Climate Science, Environmental Policy, and Geospatial Science. (CFRES) It was moved by M. Johnson, supported by J. Jipping, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees approves the Bachelor of Science Degree Environmental Science & Sustainability with Tracks in Climate Science, Environmental Policy, and Geospatial Science IX-G. BS in Human Factors (CLS) It was moved by J. Littmann, supported by J. Bacon, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees approves the Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Factors.

IX-H. Proposal to Update Faculty Handbook [Appendix I] Section 5.1.2, Exceptional Extension of the Probationary Period It was moved by M. Johnson, supported by S. Tomaszewski, to table this proposal for a future meeting. 11259 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda 4/30/2021

IX-I. Proposal to Revise Board Policy 6.7, Sabbatical Leave

It was moved by J. Bacon, supported by S. Tomaszewski, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees approves the revision to Board Policy 6.7.

IX-J. Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair

It was moved by D. Sanders supported by J. Bacon, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees elects Jeffrey Littmann as chair for the fiscal year 2021-2022; and that further, the Board elects Brenda Ryan as Vice-Chair for the same period.

IX-K Approval of FY22 General Fund Operating Budget It was moved by J. Littmann, supported by J. Jipping, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees approves the FY2021-2022 General Fund Operating Budget as presented.

IX-L Approval of 2021-2022 Room & Board Rates It was moved by J. Littmann, supported by J. Jipping, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees approves the 2021-2022 Room & Board Rates.

IX-M. Approval of Revision to Board Policy 8.9 Experience Tech Fee It was moved by J. Littmann, supported by D. Sanders, and passed by voice vote without dissent that the Board of Trustees approves the revision to Board Policy 8.9. IX-N. Approval of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Resolution

It was moved by J. Jipping, supported by M. Johnson, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees endorses the proposal from the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts for submission to the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs.

X. REPORTS (presentations provided in agenda) X-A. NEXTCAR Program Dr. Jeffrey D. Naber, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics

X-B. A Question of Balance: Improving Evidence-based Practice to Decrease Falls and Improve Functional Mobility Dr. Carolyn Duncan, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology 11260 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Agenda <<4/30/2021>>4/30/2021

X-D. Undergraduate Student Government Zack Olson, President-elect

X-E. Graduate Student Government Nathan Ford, President

X-F. University Senate Samuel Sweitz, President

XI. INFORMATATIUONAL ITEMS (documents provided in agenda) A. Analysis of Investments B. Research & Sponsored Programs C. Advancement & Alumni Relations D. Media Coverage E. Employee Safety Statistics F. Disposal of Surplus property G. Summary of Scholarships, Awards, and Grants - Board Policy 9.3

XII. Other Business XIII. Date for Next Formal Meeting: August 5, 2021 XIV. Adjourn

It was moved by D. Sanders, supported by J. Bacon, and passed by voice vote without dissent, that the Board of Trustees adjourn the meeting. Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

VIII-B. Degrees in Course Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report Michigan Technological University Registrar's Office

MEMORANDUM

To: Dr. Richard J. Koubek Office of the President From: Theresa Jacques Registrar’s Office

Date: June 17, 2021

Subject: Candidates for Degrees – Conferral Term 202101

The attached list of candidates for degrees, beginning with Jasmine Amber Cassidy and ending with Abhimanyu Arjun Gadhavae is submitted for the granting of the appropriate degrees by the Board of Trustees. I certify that these candidates meet all requirements for their respective degrees and that the names have been submitted to and have received the approval of the faculty from their major department.

______Theresa Jacques Registrar

TJ:kph

130 Ad ministration Buil d in g I 1400 Townse nd Drive, Houg hton, Ml 49931-1295 906-487-2319 If. 906-487-3343 I reg [email protected] I mtu.edu/registrar

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

Michigan Technological University Degrees Awarded for Conferral Term 202101 Michigan Technological University Registrar's Office June 18, 2021

Associate of Arts in Humanities • Alexander Patrick Newman • Jasmine Amber Cassidy - Cum Laude • Joseph Butch Cassidy - Cum Laude • Whitney Morgan Dykehouse Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Culture, and Media • Christopher Nicholas Edwards • Dean Paul Lahti • McKenzy Marie Rehfus Bachelor of Arts in History • Lynette Sharland Webber - Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts in Physics • Michelle Rae Kline Bachelor of Arts in Scientific and Technical Communication • Jacob Lee Jackson • Rebekah Violet Craft Bachelor of Science in Accounting • Garrett Wayne Green • Gavin Anthony Gudobba • Ian Sawyer McInnis • Isaiah Hayes Sutinen - Cum Laude • Jacob Dylan Mihelich - Summa Cum Laude • Jennifer Michelle Carolan - Summa Cum Laude • Sarah Y Anderson - Magna Cum Laude • Tres Parker Green - Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences • Abigail Rose Milne • Adam C Thomas • Joel Thomas Van Diepenbos Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Kristen Grace Miller • Rebecca Ann Rooney - Summa Cum Laude • Samantha Robinson Kurkowski - Summa Cum Laude • Victoria Katherine Cummins Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics • Sabrina Jean Tuson • Zoe Domino Gaertner Bachelor of Science in Audio Production and Technology • Chase Robert Cloutier • Jason Andrew Bates - Magna Cum Laude • Moira Mae Van Loon - Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology • Aidan Philip McMahon • Elizabeth H Hedgecock • Erik A Ottoson - Magna Cum Laude • Lucas Jerome Iott • Luke Edward Moore - Magna Cum Laude • Lydia Ann Rotman - Magna Cum Laude • Mark Roderick Franchi • Michael Christopher Hromada - Summa Cum Laude • Samantha Mae Bolles - Cum Laude • Zayne T Knuth - Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics • Benjamin Christopher Steary • Samantha Sue Richardson - Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences • Alexus Marie Rule • Aurora Mae Kuntz - Summa Cum Laude • Autumn Lily Kirchner Weidman • Autumn Moon Gudgeon • Courtenay Janee Kelley • Haley Jean VanWyk Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Kailee Inez Doak • Nicole Dawn Maki • Olivia Joy Dendy Ghormley - Cum Laude • Vanessa Cubillos Tellez - Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering • Alana Nicole Young • Austin Thomas Yakes • Cem Bulent Cedetas • Christiana Tenia Strong • Clare Renee Lalonde - Cum Laude • Dairion Norman Hartshorn • Danielle Mae DeVine • Elisabeth Nicole Miller • Elizabeth S Park • Erican James Shelton Santiago - Magna Cum Laude • Ethan Gerald Patrick Odriscoll - Cum Laude • Gina Ray-Anderla Chamberlain • Hannah Elizabeth Bekkala • Hunter Patrick Dercks • Jeremy P Wales • Jesse Mae Jacobusse - Cum Laude • Kaitlyn Mae Beesley - Magna Cum Laude • Katelynn Lee Flom - Magna Cum Laude • Kathryn Mary Waineo • Kaylee Marie Meyers - Summa Cum Laude • Keanan Micah Peterson-Rucker - Summa Cum Laude • Kyle Joseph Pike • Lea M Morath - Magna Cum Laude • Lidia Teresa Johnson • Lindsay Lily Sandell - Magna Cum Laude • Lukas J Cherney - Cum Laude • Lynnsey Sue Hooker - Magna Cum Laude Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Madeline Grace Fike • Madison Jean Hicks • Malary Fay Hiney - Summa Cum Laude • Marina Loraine Visser • Maxwell C Reaume - Magna Cum Laude • McKenzie Marie Schulist • Michael Sterling Bachman • Molly Elizabeth Niska - Magna Cum Laude • Nathan David Marus - Magna Cum Laude • Quinn Thomas Murphy • Samuel R Fuhrman • Samuel R Wade • Shaina P Royer • Will Oscar Randl Ark • Zonghan Lyu Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering • Alex Charles Denissen - Cum Laude • Alexander Jon TenPas • Alexis Elise McClellan • Alyssan L Clarke - Cum Laude • Andrew Joseph Ackerman • Andrew P Whitaker • Andrew Paul Cooper • Anna Grace Jonynas • Austin Michael Suess • Austin Robert LaRue • Bailey Ian Mosher • Bethany Autumn Luella Wright - Cum Laude • Brendan M Mousseau - Magna Cum Laude • Brenden Thomas Gallmeier • Brianna Marie Elbe - Cum Laude • Bridget Grace O'Connell - Magna Cum Laude Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Bryce David Walbrun - Summa Cum Laude • Calvin J Gillis • Cameron David Palmer - Cum Laude • Col Roger Plumer • Colin Race Rojahn • David Alan Ranville - Cum Laude • David Russell Alger - Magna Cum Laude • Devon J Van Order • Dylan Daniel Kabacinski • Dylan Jakob Brown • Dylan T Bell - Magna Cum Laude • Eliza McKensie Brewer - Cum Laude • Emily Elizabeth Burke - Summa Cum Laude • Erin Marie Andersen • Erin Rose Vandenbusch - Cum Laude • Gabriel Curry • Gabriel John Lamer - Cum Laude • Hayden C Heikkinen • Hunter James Gillis • Jacob B Michaud • Jacob Matthew Orlando • Jacob Paul Bieri-Brintnall - Summa Cum Laude • Jacob Ryan Aguado - Summa Cum Laude • Jacob Thomas VanBuren • Jacob Ward Palmreuter - Magna Cum Laude • James M Smith - Cum Laude • James Robert Somerville - Magna Cum Laude • Jasmine Amber Cassidy - Cum Laude • John Louis Szczap • John Winfield Baughn - Magna Cum Laude • Joleen D E Adams • Jonas Irelan Nottoli Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Jonathon J Hook - Cum Laude • Joseph R Kampo • Joshua J Cowdrey - Summa Cum Laude • Josiah Joseph Burrell • Kathleen Moffatt • Katlyn Elizabeth Jeffrey • Kelsey Jean Farrell - Summa Cum Laude • Kevin M Miltenberger - Summa Cum Laude • Kristina Suvi Mills - Cum Laude • Kyle David Kelly • Kyle Jon Koetje - Magna Cum Laude • Larkin Brinley Hooker-Moericke - Summa Cum Laude • Lewis J Benjamin • Liam Ladimer Haggerty • Lillian Erin Knudsen • Logan Donald Zastrow • Logan Justine McMillan • Logan Mark Lukonic - Cum Laude • Mackenzie Rose Borns • Mahlon J Bare • Mallory Jane Benkert • Mallory Kay Bunker • Marcus Evan Lamarucciola • Mason Edward Wasilk • Matthew Alexander Schienke • Matthew Paul Frye - Cum Laude • Meredith M Grusnick - Magna Cum Laude • Michael Conrad Allman Griggs - Magna Cum Laude • Michael Montgomery Carroll - Magna Cum Laude • Nathan James Sharpe • Nathan Thomas Blumberg • Paul William Langsford - Cum Laude Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Rachel Catherine Welter - Cum Laude • Rebekkah Mae Golisch • Riley S O'Connor • Robert Andrew Lawrence • Shane Preston Cruthers • Sophia L Hoog - Cum Laude • Sophia Marie Neuens • Tanner Timothy Sheahan • Thomas J DeOpsomer - Summa Cum Laude • Trevor Russell Aird - Summa Cum Laude • Tyler Kirk Christensen • Victoria Rose Poirier • Vinicius Geraldo Nogueira-Pires - Cum Laude • Zachary Taylor Plummer - Magna Cum Laude • Zachary Thomas Huffman - Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Cheminformatics • Jerry Russell Medford Bachelor of Science in Chemistry • Collette Cameron Sarver - Summa Cum Laude • Erin Elizabeth Berglund • Logan Keith-Zirkle McDonald • Peyton C Bainbridge - Magna Cum Laude • Sarah Renee Kiszelik - Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering • Alec John Weitermann - Cum Laude • Alice R Gering • Brandon Allen Angel • Bret Michael Pugliese • Caitlin Marie Cerza • Carolyn Kay LaDuke - Cum Laude • Charles Akili Gotta • Colton James Heikkinen - Magna Cum Laude Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Cooper James Ryan - Cum Laude • Corrina Marie Kostrzewa - Magna Cum Laude • Daryn B Carter • Dava LaRue Lakatos - Cum Laude • Emily B Berkompas - Summa Cum Laude • Eric Richard Tracy - Magna Cum Laude • Erik Daniel Oshaben • Garret Steve Muonio • Garrett James Kraut • Ian Mitchell Meeder • Jacob Albert Breckler - Cum Laude • Jennifer Koenig - Cum Laude • Joel Frederick Schramm • Kaitlyn Marie Wehner - Summa Cum Laude • Kamilla Yesmukhanova • Karl James Heindlmeyer • Kelton Christopher Czyzio - Magna Cum Laude • Kyle Anthony Callaway - Magna Cum Laude • Maria M Huber • Matthew Edward Schmidt - Cum Laude • Nicholas Allan Kippenhan • Rachel Elaine Golisch • Riley Joseph Nathaniel Saldana • Samuel J Rose - Magna Cum Laude • Seth Michael Baar • Seth Thomas Miatech • Sierra Renae Braun - Magna Cum Laude • Steven D Mosby • Taylor Hensley Shane • Thomas Earl Hundt Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering • Abigail Joy Nelson Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Alexander Conrad Eby - Summa Cum Laude • Alexander Jon Fuja • Alexander Turner Hare - Cum Laude • Austen James Goddu • Benjamin Joseph Kacynski • Braden Samuel Van Camp • Brian Michael Moore • Christopher Clyde Valentine • Clarence Earl Hardwick • Conor Porter - Magna Cum Laude • Corbin Robert Holz • Gabriel M Hoogenboom • Ian Foster Menke - Cum Laude • Jacob S Ferguson - Magna Cum Laude • Jordan John Peterson - Magna Cum Laude • Joshua Thomas Goldberg • Lucas Scott Determan - Summa Cum Laude • Matthew S Wright - Cum Laude • Matthew Sean Loehr - Magna Cum Laude • Max Brian Hoglund - Summa Cum Laude • Michael David Patrick • Nicolas Caviglia - Cum Laude • Noah W Zins - Magna Cum Laude • Ryan James Grunwald • Troy A Maust - Magna Cum Laude • Zachary Jonathon Kerman - Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Computer Network and System Administration • Austin Maurice Clark • Benjamin Edward Kangas - Cum Laude • Charles Ian Warren - Summa Cum Laude • Jacob Jay Hawley - Cum Laude • Jacob Turner Dunneback Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• John William Bradley • Thomas Justin Bilan - Cum Laude • Zachary William Lewis • Zhi Wang Bachelor of Science in Computer Science • Andrew Christian Hegg - Cum Laude • Benjamin Avery Hansen • Bradley J Hoose - Summa Cum Laude • Christopher John Ruge • Clay Karl Parks • Colin Jeffrey Arkens - Cum Laude • Connor William Mulcahy • Dakoda Ian-Kennard Patterson • Dalton Joseph Aird • Emily Anna Marchek • Emma Winter Ryden - Magna Cum Laude • Harley Merkaj - Summa Cum Laude • Jacob David Vanthof • Jason Edward Holtrey • Jason Michael Bricco - Cum Laude • Javen William Zamojcin - Cum Laude • Jonathan Cameron Parks - Cum Laude • Joseph Butch Cassidy - Cum Laude • Joshua Alan Wollet • Justin Michael Martin - Cum Laude • Katherine Irene Schmidt - Magna Cum Laude • Keegan Patrick McGonigal • Kyle C Smith • Lena Signe Stenvig • Leo Peter Stelmaszek • Logan Daniel Zehm - Magna Cum Laude • Luke A Crandall Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Nathan Harris Whiteman • Nathan Isak Kenwabikise • Nicholas Scott McCarter - Summa Cum Laude • Rachel Qianman Xiao - Magna Cum Laude • Raghav Puri - Summa Cum Laude • Robert Patrick Watling - Summa Cum Laude • Ryan Robert McCoy • Saano E Murembya - Summa Cum Laude • Sarah Emmalyne Larkin - Summa Cum Laude • Sarah Kathryn Lyle - Magna Cum Laude • Shane Randy Howey - Cum Laude • Shirley Faith Krogel - Magna Cum Laude • Solomon Isaac Long - Summa Cum Laude • Stephen James Ogden - Cum Laude • Steven John Brylinski - Summa Cum Laude • Timothy Jason Laynes • Zachary Christopher Bonus Bachelor of Science in Construction Management • Avery George Bartlett • Darren Andrew Nordstrom • Jacob David Lechner • Luc C Lishinski • Ryan Edward Nelson - Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology • Andrew L Jazdzyk • Lydia Grace Nicholas Bachelor of Science in Economics • Dana Alexandra Paquet • Jacob Daniel Grieves • John S Huebner Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering • Alek Anthony Ertman - Magna Cum Laude Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Alexander Matthew Roth • Alexander Patrick Newman • Alexander Steven Langerak • Allenca Rolim Bendego • Alyssa Nicole Hlywa - Magna Cum Laude • Amanda Lee Young - Cum Laude • Anabella Neri • Andrew S Bratton - Summa Cum Laude • Anna Mae Browne • Austin Michael Gifford - Summa Cum Laude • Bryce Hunter Traver - Magna Cum Laude • Camden D Lechenet • Chase Robert Anderson • Chelsey Briann Spitzner - Summa Cum Laude • Collin Todd Jandreski • Daniel Edward Scherzer • David Anthony Golus • David James Dumke • Dawson Edward Vore • Gabriel Scott Kanouse • Garrett L Porter - Magna Cum Laude • Gunnar James Gregoire - Magna Cum Laude • Hannah Christine Green • Harrison James Jesko • Ian Robert Beaudoin - Cum Laude • Jacob Kent Allen - Magna Cum Laude • Jared William Engwis - Cum Laude • Jesse G Helminen - Cum Laude • John William Kozacki • Johnathan Scott Frischmon • Jonathon Andrew Garber • Jonathon D Beute Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Jonathon Roy Kottke • Joshua A Beck • Joshua Gabriel Langlois - Summa Cum Laude • Kaylynn M Foster • Kenneth Russel Shivers • Kevin Kirby Coda • Korson D Mundinger • Kyle Arthur Tharp - Cum Laude • Leigha K Woelffer - Magna Cum Laude • Levi John Tatrow • Madelyn Grace Veurink - Magna Cum Laude • Matthew Alan Johnson • Maxwell Brian Urquhart - Magna Cum Laude • Michael Christopher Sutor - Magna Cum Laude • Mikolaj Maksymillian Pal • Morgan T Duley • Owen Nathaniel Schang • Paola Valentina Quintana Rojas • Patricia Ann Klawitter • Patrick Neal Sawyer • Paul Christopher Gjerde • Peter Drake Murrens • Phillip J Cauley • Phillips LaMont Munter - Magna Cum Laude • Reed Johnathan VandenBerg • Samuel Charles Collins • Samuel Thomas Medley • Shayne Anthony Pallas • Stone River Oley - Cum Laude • Thomas John Dunn - Summa Cum Laude • Travis Lee Momsen - Cum Laude • Tyler John Pereny Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Warren Anthony Falicki • Wyatt Thomas Wagoner Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology • Anthony James Wise - Magna Cum Laude • Cole Robert Kubick • David Ives Lappin • Heather Kristina Harris - Magna Cum Laude • Joseph Patrick Barbercheck • Kevin Richard Zender - Cum Laude • Seth Richard Cherry • Skyler Robert Reinhardt Bachelor of Science in Engineering • Jonathan Robert Pyles • Zofia June Freiberg - Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management • Allenca Rolim Bendego • Grace Ann Pruett • Hugh Riley McKay • Ignacio Carbajosa Ostos • Jose Alfredo Chapa • Mackenzie Anne Brunet • Samantha Ann Appleyard - Magna Cum Laude • Spencer Richard Andree - Cum Laude • Stephen Matthew Young - Cum Laude • Tyler Lee Cobb Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering • Amanda Freele - Cum Laude • Andrea Marie Rake - Cum Laude • Anna Z Johnson - Cum Laude • Brittany Clare Bradley - Summa Cum Laude • Carly E Huggins • Cayla Marie Woods Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Chiarra Rose Elkort-Wickboldt • Clinton John Ottman - Summa Cum Laude • Danielle Taylor Cummins • Elizabeth Ann Esmacher • Logan Bailey Schmutzler • Madeline Marie Bach • Madelyn Lily Barrie • Mallory Fichera - Cum Laude • Roselyn V Ignacio - Cum Laude • Samuel Paul Genter • Taylor Marie Poprawski - Cum Laude • Zachrey Adam Gogulski - Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science • Aaron Jeffrey Gerwig • Abigail Kristine Mauno - Cum Laude • Bella Luisa Nutini - Magna Cum Laude • Emma Marie DeBaeke - Cum Laude • Jodi Marie Kleeman • Marcus Reilly Russell - Cum Laude • Sarah Marie Dix - Summa Cum Laude • Tristan Aeneas Duelge - Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Finance • Brandon Michael Fisher • Colin Edward Belleville • Dana Alexandra Paquet • Greyson Reitmeier - Cum Laude • Justin Michael Misiak • Kyle D Wood • Maria Catarina Francisco • Megan Alexandra Utlak - Summa Cum Laude • Paul S Meyer • Taylor L Rajala Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Trey Spiroff - Cum Laude • Tyler Fontelera Rockwell - Cum Laude • William Michael Blau Bachelor of Science in Forestry • Andrea Jean Schoch - Magna Cum Laude • Caleb George Fenton • Collin C Leonarduzzi - Cum Laude • Dawson Andrew Bilski • Dylan Paul Bernson - Magna Cum Laude • Emma Wyn Jones - Summa Cum Laude • Gabriel Clayton Wymer • Kaleb Edward Wiegand - Cum Laude • Kimberlyn Rose Behmlander • Logan Michael Lundberg Anders • Lyndsey Marie Robinson • Matthew David Yeo • Matthew Joseph Carpenter • Monica M Gulvas Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering • Breeanne Marie Heusdens Bachelor of Science in Geology • Elana Gabrielle Barth Bachelor of Science in Human Biology • Alexus Lee Halloran • Cassidy Lynn Trotter - Summa Cum Laude • Emma Rose Durocher - Magna Cum Laude • Laryn Christine Kenwabikise • Lauren Kathryn Gabe • Madison Michaela Bramer - Magna Cum Laude • Reid Laurent Goble - Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Management • Andrew James Gillig Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Damon Michael Boyd • Lana Elina Lind • Michael Timothy Japinga • Mitchell Clark DeLong - Cum Laude • Nicholas Robert Weingarten • Nicole M Page • Shannon Margaret Meller Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems • Aliyah Nichole Wojtyna • Esther Florence Priebe • Ethan Alexander Majid Davani • Ewan Michael William Rafferty • Ivona Gorgioski • Joshua T Bauer • Lee Vang • Ryan James Mizikar - Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Marketing • Anthony Harris • Gretchen Elizabeth Hopkins • Teeaaron Justice Powell Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering • Anna Marie Isaacson • Brian Charles-Buckeridge Byler • Carson Patrick Deeds - Cum Laude • Lauren Shea Bowling - Summa Cum Laude • Michael Kenny Claiborne • Michael Thomas Gazdecki - Magna Cum Laude • Morgan Caitlin Drumm • Nathaniel Blair Carey • Ryan Benjamin Weiss • Sidney Ann Feige - Cum Laude • Spencer James Hunt Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Tyler Gene Latta Bachelor of Science in Mathematics • Aidan Nathaniel Botkin - Cum Laude • Caleb Allen Jacobs - Summa Cum Laude • Calvin James Voss - Cum Laude • Karisa Steffens - Magna Cum Laude • Karissa Ann Stephens • Katherine Helena Trybula • Logan George Ramey - Cum Laude • Lydia Grace Savatsky - Summa Cum Laude • Marshal Ross Gabala • Marshal William Dunham - Magna Cum Laude • Noah William Roubal - Magna Cum Laude • Ryan H Piotrowski - Cum Laude • Sarah Noel Milam - Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering • Abigail Anne Bevilacqua - Magna Cum Laude • Alec Christopher Berger • Alec Jay Milliron - Magna Cum Laude • Alec Taro Kusaka • Alexa Leigh Steve • Alexander Bruce Czarnecki - Summa Cum Laude • Alexander Jerome Roelant - Cum Laude • Alexandra Nicole DeYoung • Allison M Storm • Andrea Eileen Udovich • Andrew Gerald Bretz - Summa Cum Laude • Andrew Joseph Lippens • Anthony Manion Rebera - Magna Cum Laude • Anthony Patrick Patteri - Cum Laude • Austin Cole Ihrig • Austin Edward Kosinski Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Austin Glen Selle • Austin Michael Gifford - Summa Cum Laude • Avery Mark Woodbury • Benjamin Jon Mulder - Cum Laude • Benjamin Micah Bolzman - Magna Cum Laude • Benjamin Remus Johnson - Magna Cum Laude • Blake Emerson Lars Aakhus • Brady Gordon Jonas - Cum Laude • Braeden Boyd Anex • Brandon Paul Linna • Brandon Robert Tolsma • Brandon Wayne Howard - Cum Laude • Brenden Skot Sluyter • Brent Michael Bulgarelli • Brian Charles-Buckeridge Byler • Brian Daniel Blust - Magna Cum Laude • Bridget Amy Troost • Brooke Carol Breen - Cum Laude • Bryce Maxwell Hudson - Cum Laude • Carter Hamilton Slunick • Case John Vander Ploeg - Magna Cum Laude • Chase Alan Shorey - Magna Cum Laude • Christian Klaus Walters - Summa Cum Laude • Clayton Douglas Hubred • Cody Daniel Blast • Collin Michael Francis • Collin Michael Kerkstra - Summa Cum Laude • Corey J Rothering • Courtney Ann Melville - Cum Laude • Dairion Norman Hartshorn • Daniel Jeffrey Hallam - Summa Cum Laude • David Conger Bell Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• David Craig Soderman - Summa Cum Laude • David Joseph Rozinka • Derek Jay Slominski • Eli James Datema - Cum Laude • Emily Rose Zeitunian - Magna Cum Laude • Eriq Ronald-Bruce Eichinger • Ethan Gerald Patrick Odriscoll - Cum Laude • Ethan Justus Fisher • Ethan Nathaniel Parker - Cum Laude • Evan William Dalgord • Evan William Fuerst • Garrett John Radosa - Summa Cum Laude • George Burton Johnson - Magna Cum Laude • Grace E Biehl • Hannah Elizabeth Bekkala • Harsh M Malu • Hayden Avery DeLong • Hunter Mark Jeffreys • Isaiah L Mattson • Jacob Gregory Starry • Jacob Michael Herbert - Magna Cum Laude • Jacob Robert Oomkes - Magna Cum Laude • Jacob Stanley Coscarelly - Cum Laude • Jacob Tyler Bely • Jared Alan Wohlford • Jared Francis Ottman • John C Ruf - Magna Cum Laude • Jonathon Gary Gietek - Magna Cum Laude • Jordan S Van Calster • Joseph Henry Van Linn - Summa Cum Laude • Joseph Martin Weber - Magna Cum Laude • Joshua John Klobuchar Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Joshua Weiskopf Albrecht - Summa Cum Laude • Justin Daniel Novotny • Justin John Henderson • Kenneth Gerald Redner • Kip Colton Herich • Kory Allan Patrick • Kurt Jens Egelhaaf • Landon R VanAcker • Lane E Beaumier - Magna Cum Laude • LeeAnne Jauquet - Magna Cum Laude • Liam James Curtin - Magna Cum Laude • Liam John MacGillivray • Logan Robert Thomas - Cum Laude • Lucas Anthony Wenderski - Magna Cum Laude • Lucas Steven Prince • Lukas John Kenimer • Luke Alan Daavettila • Luke E Pietila - Cum Laude • Mark Missack Ousdigian - Summa Cum Laude • Martin Nicklaus Mueller • Mary Celeste Repp - Magna Cum Laude • Matthew Allen Casey • Matthew E Hoefle - Cum Laude • Matthew Ethan Lindborg • Matthew Kevin Makarewicz • Matthew Paul Juzwiak • Michael Arthur Stinchcomb - Magna Cum Laude • Michael David Groeneveld • Michael James Chynoweth • Nathan Bruce Duisterhof-DeBoer - Cum Laude • Nathaniel Joesph Huebner - Cum Laude • Nicholas Bennett Olsen Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Nicholas Scott Weykamp • Noah Clark Ekdom - Magna Cum Laude • Noah David Miller • Noah Gregory Taylor • Noah Hartung Agata • Olivia Margaret Vargo • Owen Phillip Krautkramer • Peadar R Richards • Philip Joseph Schaub - Cum Laude • Reid Douglas Slagboom • Robert James Kassel • Rocket James Hefferan • Samuel Lewis Horne • Samuel Nathan Gibbs - Magna Cum Laude • Samuel Raymond Hawkins - Summa Cum Laude • Samuel Thomas Medley • Sarah Elizabeth Stadler - Cum Laude • Sarah M Hirsch - Magna Cum Laude • Sean Jacob Bex • Sean Stephen Scsavnicki - Summa Cum Laude • Tabitha Lynn Walsh • Thomas Christopher Arbanas - Magna Cum Laude • Todd James Woloszyk • Trevor James Smith • Tristan Alexander Hunt • Tristan Jon Keckonen • Tristan Joseph Johnson • Ty Nathan Timmermann • Tyler Craig Longstreet - Cum Laude • Tyler John Petermann - Magna Cum Laude • Tyler Lee Cobb • William Ryerson Kendall Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• William V Kosloski Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology • Adam Augerson Thomas • Adam Daniel Seitz • Alexander Jacob Mark Provoast • Andrew David Hull • Andrew James Wyman - Cum Laude • Andrew Paul Pumford • Anita Danielle Woirol • Anna M Connelly - Cum Laude • Austin M Purdy • Brett David Thode • Bryce Quade Andres - Magna Cum Laude • Christopher Scott Spencer • David Andrew Plumley • Duncan Alexander Seidel • Ethan Riley Hammond - Magna Cum Laude • Hunter J Ashton - Cum Laude • Ian Andrew DeVlieg • Jacob Allen Lehmann • Jacob Steven Grund • Jaina Nicole Dunikowski • Jeffrey Allen Richards • John E Kubiszewski • John Kurburski • Kurt Erwin Sollner • Kyle Michael Adler • Lennie J Westenberg • Logan T Morice • Lukas John Evans - Cum Laude • Meghan Marilyn Williams Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science • Anne R Klunk - Magna Cum Laude • Betsey Alise Kellogg • Caitlin Nicole Klobuchar • Devyn S Fleischer • Karmyn Olivia Polakowski - Magna Cum Laude • Mara Ellen Hackman • Marissa Kaye Labyak • Samuel Joseph Collaer - Magna Cum Laude • Taylor James Berthaume - Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering • Benjamin Allen Neely Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management • David Edward Schlag Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry • Mackenzie Jean Scholz - Magna Cum Laude • Patrick Michael Acton - Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Physics • Adam Tyler Sanchez - Magna Cum Laude • Aleister Wilhelm Kerr • Carter Robert Mashburn • Conner Nicholas Hawry • Jack Edward Harris - Magna Cum Laude • Jonah Michael Haw - Cum Laude • Noah Francis Wilson - Cum Laude • Reed Arthur Downs • Wolfgang K Vallazza-Margl - Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Psychology • Ashley Lynn VanHandel - Cum Laude • Bailee Rose Kimbel - Cum Laude • Edward Swager • Elizabeth Karen Sundblad Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Ellie Marlene Hirvi • Emily Nicole Wisz - Magna Cum Laude • Erin Nicole Casey • Kayla Elizabeth Conn - Magna Cum Laude • Timothy D Raymond Bachelor of Science in Scientific and Technical Communication • Whitney Morgan Dykehouse Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences • Nicholas Scott Catlin Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering • Alec Steven Rospierski - Magna Cum Laude • Dominic Gaetano Misuraca • Franklin Thomas Van Hove - Magna Cum Laude • James Cole Helm • John Patrick Bland • Joseph Agron Poti • Joseph Witte Kurtz - Magna Cum Laude • Mason Tyler Sayles - Magna Cum Laude • Matthew Todd Lekity • Nam Hoang Nguyen - Magna Cum Laude • Nels William Raisanen - Cum Laude • Ryan James Ader Bachelor of Science in Sports and Fitness Management • Cooper Robert Watson Bachelor of Science in Statistics • Deanna Elizabeth Springgay - Cum Laude • Jordan Kimberly DeYonker Bachelor of Science in Surveying Engineering • Anthony James Yokie Bachelor of Science in Sustainability Science and Society • Alannah Marie Woodring • Timothy Josiah Stone - Magna Cum Laude Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

Bachelor of Science in Theatre and Entertainment Technology • Aaron Lysne Christianson • Elliot Roswell Edgar • Robert Alexander Lambert • Sarah Nicole Hamilton Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Management • Dylan Anthony Grentz • Jacob Joseph Dessellier - Cum Laude • Luke Thomas Bignall • Molly Rose Powers • Noah A Yacks Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors • Lavanya Rajesh Kumar Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology • Mujeeb Olushola Shittu • Ryan Ghannam Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences • Rashi Yadav Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering • Kevin William Sunderland • Pegah Kord Forooshani Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering • Michael Scott Archambo Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry • Mikhail Ana Lise Francese Trought Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering • Christopher Dawson VanArsdale Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering • Yongyu Wang Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science • Jinxiang Liu • Siva Krishna Kakula Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering • Adam James Webb • Anindya Ghoshroy • Muhammad Fahad Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering - Computational Science and Engineering • Eassa Hedayati Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental and Energy Policy • Adewale Aremu Adesanya Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Science • Andrea Lauren Myers Doctor of Philosophy in Geology • Olivia Ashton Barbee Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering • Nupur Bihari • Prasad Pramod Soman Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences • Timothy Joel Wagner Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics • Arash Jamali • Mary B Raber • Troy Michael Bouman • Zhuo Xu Doctor of Philosophy in Physics • Amit Acharya • Qing Guo • Tyler Jacob Capek Doctor of Philosophy in Rhetoric, Theory and Culture • Gabriel Edzordzi Agbozo • Nada Mohammad A Alfeir Master of Business Administr. in Business Administration • Alexis Kay Rowe • Austin James Arenz Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Baillie Ann McGirk • Benjamin A Rybicki • Brook Catherine Frost • Chelsea Rachel Jacques • Codi Fay Anderson • Cody Edward Rabach • Cole Andrew Schneider • Corinne Lindsay Giersch • Devin R Pindral • Elisa Margaret Jurmu • Ian Harry Arthur Blair • James Zachary Dill • Jayleen D Rossi • Jenna Abigail Zamaites • Jiawei Zhang • Jordan David Null • Leigh Therese Schindler • Macaulay Ann Petersen • Mason John Matchinski • Morgan Carol Flynn • Natalie Elizabeth Green • Nick Howard Helminen • Sarah Elizabeth Lindbeck • Scott Matthew Sviland • Thomas C Swittel Master of Forestry in Forestry • Angela Marie Loewe Master of Geographic Info Sci in Geographic Information Science • Andrew James Robertson • Gregory R Horton • Kaitlyn Emmaline Dodge • Mohammad Aref Amiri Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Nicholas Frank Gorske Master of Science in Accounting • Anna Elaine Dawson • Anthony Glenn Custard • Emily Bernadette Ball • Rachel Kristin Flynn Master of Science in Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors • Anne Linja • Brooke Christine Poyhonen • Kathryn Maki • Samuel James Herbert Master of Science in Applied Physics • Lucas Robert Simonson Master of Science in Applied Statistics • Andrew Charles Hanson • Christopher William Dierker • Danny Joseph Fulks • Eric Michael Betzold • Forest Bradley Wortman • Jae Hyun Lee • Jeffrey Robert Sharrow • John Richard Fortune • Joshua M Ellis • Keith Holliday • Kim Duwan Burley • Mary Elizabeth Lonz • Matthew John Schrader • Runing Huo • Timothy Michael Sroka Master of Science in Biological Sciences • Emily Rose Byrne • Karli Elizabeth Chosa Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Matthew Samuel Tocco • Renn Clayton Schipper Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering • Alexander Ray Fetner • Ellen Meiling Lindquist Master of Science in Chemical Engineering • Aiden Mcelfresh Truettner • Elizabeth Anne Hoekstra • Hailey Sharon Mikolitis • Neha Sharma Master of Science in Chemistry • Chathura De Alwis Adambarage Master of Science in Civil Engineering • Caleb James Schmeltzer • Christopher Slater Almquist • Joshua Richard Borth • Julia Eve Manzano • Matthew James Fox • Miraj Bhakta Kayastha • Rebekka Abigail-Kamieniecki Guyon • Sarah Nicole Peterson Master of Science in Computer Engineering • Rajat Ravindra Onkar Master of Science in Computer Science • Alexander Philip Larkin • Crystal Ann Massoglia • Derek J Gregg • Dylan Christopher Gaines • Gancheng Yuan • Isaac Samuel Appleby • James Davis Michniewicz • Kieran Davis Young Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Maxwell William D'Souza • Parker Jerome Young • Taylor Bryn Morris • Wei Qian • Yashwanth Reddy Bandala Master of Science in Cybersecurity • Deepthi Tankasala • Joseph Ray Muhle Master of Science in Data Science • Arnab Paul • Bonnie Rose Henderson • Diellza Malazogu • Harsha Sai Teja Gannamani • Jaffarus Sodiq • Pratik Dewa Adyalkar • Rajath Nag Nagaraj • Shashank Reddy Danda • Venkata Sai Nikhil Meda Master of Science in Electrical Engineering • Aaron Mark Kramer • Adam Stark Eberwein • Anurag Nagpure • Arend Natapradja • Arvind Ramachandran • Chinmay Rajaram Kondekar • Devesh Vinod Bhangale • Joel George • Kshitija Rajendra Patil • Liam Edward West • Manan Hitendra Mehta • Zachary Lazar Zdravkovic Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering • Carolan Marie Janssen • Debayan Ghosh • FNU Marthi Sarvani • FNU Vinay Prakash • Koami Soulemane Hayibo • Rahul Madhav Pradhan • Rajat Sharma • Sapna Pandey • Sneha Guchhait Master of Science in Environmental Engineering • Alexandra R Waypa • Amanda Marie Singer • Emily Kathryn Byrd Master of Science in Environmental and Energy Policy • Alexis Sophia Pascaris • Jacob Patrick Slattery Master of Science in Forest Ecology and Management • Matthew Steven VanderMolen Master of Science in Forestry • Elsa Catherine Schwartz • Ian James Pope • Maeve Christine Draper Master of Science in Geological Engineering • Iuliia Tcibulnikova Master of Science in Geology • Sophie Ann Mueller Master of Science in Industrial Heritage and Archaeology • Cooper David Sheldon Master of Science in Integrated Geospatial Technology • Trenise Zoe Jackson • William J Roland Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

Master of Science in Kinesiology • Arianna Morgan Laiho • Corey Nicole Miller • Jamie Joseph Percival Phillips • Jenna Lynn Phelps Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering • Ravneet Kaur Kailey Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences • Brooke A Leverton • Kazeem Abiodun Kareem • Patrick Donovan Mcfall Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering • Aakash Sivakumar Dhaya • Aayush Singh • Abhijeet Saini • Abigail Alexandra Hempy • Aditya Milind Koranne • Altaf Adam Rawoot • Aman Kumar • Amanda Rose Kautzer • Anvesh Anumula • Aparna Chandra • Ashwini Arvind Nikumbh • Atharva Jitendra Deokule • Bala Vadan Damarla • Benjamin R Hubbard • Bradley Daniel Baas • Carlos Eduardo Prado • Chase Adam Szostak • Devendra Vinay Gudadhe • Divya Kamlesh Pandya • Duo Zhang Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• FNU Akash Raj • FNU Jabez James • Gnana Venkata Naga Sai Kumar Nerella • Gowtham Rajavelu • Hamdaan Qureshi • Himanshu Bindal • Hitesh Kumar Jisoria • Hrishikesh Kadam • Isha Sanjiv Malekar • Jonathan Douglas Kelley • Kartikey Gupta • Ketan Sanjay Mowade • Leykun Bezabeh Wendawek • Lucas Robert Frybarger • Manas Hardikar • Manas Prabhakar Bende • Manish Rudraraju • Marcus Pennala • Matthew Allen Biederwolf • Nicholas Andrew Turowski • Nicholas J Jensen • Nicholas Victor Hendrickson • Noah Nathaniel Schumaker • Poojan Sanjay Patel • Poonam Vijay Gosar • Pratik Devendra Dalvi • Pratik Jayavant Korgaonkar • Rahi Vinod Kadu • Raunak Praveen More • Rishal Harish Navindgikar • Robert Tsao • Rohan Ravindra Govardhan Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Rohit Sai Ganesh Kodavali • Rohit Sharma • Rutuja Sunil Shivarkar • Sachin Baghel • Sai Mohit Raj Male • Saurabh Ashok Karanke • Shashank Pathrudkar • Shivam Gupta • Shivam Tiwari • Shreyas Nitin Mhatre • Shreyas Sriniwas Abhyankar • Shubham Shashikant Chinchane • Shubham Sinha • Shubham Vishwanath Patil • Shyam Sundar Pradhan • Sophia Grace Serra • Stephania Maria Vaglica • Sudharshan Ravikumar • Suman Radhakrishna • Swapnil Anil Kanvinde • Tanmay Deshpande • Thomas Nicolai Tetzloff • Travis Allan Wavrunek • Trevor Matthew Barrett • Trushant Dineshbhai Patel • Venkata Sai Sekhar Chitlu • Vijay Kumar Pathak • Vimalraj Ganesan • Vinay Kumar Pandey • Vishal Mohanan • Vishvajeet Mahadeo Rao Ghorpade • Yakshu Bhatia Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Conferral Report

• Yash Dilip Panchal • Yogesh Kumar Satish Kumar Master of Science in Mechatronics • Ahmat Oumar Oumar • Aleksi Frans Tapani Leino • Chukwuemeka George Ochieze Master of Science in Physics • Rishi Babu Master of Science in Rhetoric, Theory and Culture • Austin James Biese Addendum to Conferral • Isaiah H. Sutinen awarded in term 202008 • Adam D. Seitz awarded in term 202008 • David A. Plumley awarded in term 202008 • Kurt E. Sollner awarded in term 202008 Degree Correction • Abhimanyu Arjun Gadhave awarded an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering 202008 VIII-C. Resignations, Retirements, and Off Payroll Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Off Payroll Report BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFF-PAYROLL REPORT (March 28, 2021 – June 30, 2021)

RETIRED

Name Class Department Title Most Recent Term Date Hire Date Michael Abbott Staff Vice President for Research Director, H-Stem Building 07/26/1981 06/30/2021 Operations Terry Anderson Staff Kinesiology/Integrative Physiology Research Administrative 11/12/1984 06/30/2021 Associate Victoria Bergvall Faculty Humanities Associate Professor 08/28/1989 06/30/2021 William Bulleit Faculty Civil, Environ & Geospatial Professor 11/24/1981 06/25/2021 Engineering Jacqueline Ellenich Staff Humanities Department Budget/Schedule 05/12/2008 05/15/2021 Coordinator Ronald Fredrick Staff Facilities Management HVAC Technician 09/21/1998 05/15/2021 Hugh Gorman Faculty Social Sciences Department Chair 08/25/1996 06/30/2021 Renee Greenley Staff Enterprise Application Services Senior Programmer/Analyst 08/15/1983 06/30/2021 David Hannon Staff Facilities Management Building Mechanic III 09/22/1991 03/31/2021 Roger Held Faculty Visual & Performing Arts Professor 08/01/2006 06/30/2021 James Hill Staff Facilities Management Equipment Operator II 03/01/1987 06/30/2021 Alane Isaacson Staff General Athletics Assistant to Athletic Director 10/25/1990 06/30/2021 Andrea Lappi Staff Physics Departmental Coordinator 04/23/2007 06/30/2021 Randy Little Staff University Images Assistant Manager Univ 09/07/1987 06/30/2021 Images/Campus Store Kevin Luke Staff General Athletics Head Coach Men Basket Ball & 07/22/1987 06/30/2021 Associate AD Sylvia Matthews Staff College of Sciences & Arts Program Director 08/25/1991 05/29/2021 Susan Mello Staff Financial Services & Operations Financial Assistant 07/01/2012 06/12/2021 Jeanne Meyers Staff Mathematical Sciences Budget Coord/Office Manager 01/21/1991 06/30/2021 Paula Nutini Staff Alumni Engagement Assistant Vice President 02/12/2006 06/30/2021 Director Relations & Alumni Engagement Aparna Pandey Staff Chemistry Lab Associate 08/18/1996 06/30/2021 Janey Pindral Staff International Programs and Services Office Assistant 6 05/03/2001 06/18/2021 Kimberly Puuri Staff Mathematical Sciences Administrative Aide 8 11/01/1993 06/30/2021 Mir Sadri-Sabet Faculty Engineering Fundamentals Professor of Practice 08/15/2004 06/30/2021 Karen Salo Staff College of Sciences & Arts Dir of College Administration 06/01/1982 06/30/2021 Gary Schlaff Staff Center Technology & Training Senior Project Manager, 06/11/1995 05/04/2021 Software Dev & IS Diane Shoos Faculty Humanities Professor 08/27/1984 06/30/2021

OFF-PAYROLL

Most Recent Name Class Department Title Term Date Hire Date Anthony Abe Staff Public Safety & Police Services Dispatcher 10/16/2017 05/01/2021 Nathan Axdorff Staff Career Services Assistant Director Career 07/15/2019 05/29/2021 Development Education Roxanne Barrette Staff Human Resources Payroll Supervisor 03/31/2014 03/31/2021 Christopher Clonts Staff College of Sciences & Arts Communications Director 01/25/2021 06/12/2021 Jennifer Cowan Staff Business Support Center Office Assistant 5 01/08/2018 06/18/2021 Vineela Dasari Staff Enterprise Application Services Programmer/Analyst 02/22/2021 05/29/2021 Penny Foetisch Staff Sports & Recreation Operations Office Assistant 6 04/13/2015 05/15/2021 Robert Froese Faculty College Forest Resources & Associate Professor 06/24/2003 06/12/2021 Environmental Sciences Jordan Gherna Staff Facilities Management Custodian 09/23/2019 03/30/2021

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Brooke Goulette Staff Vice Pres for Research COVID Lab Supervisor 09/08/2020 05/02/2021 Jeremy Guinn Staff Center for Technology & Training Software Engineer 08/26/2019 03/26/2021 Michael Healey Staff 39000 - Facilities Management Custodian 09/10/2018 05/29/2021 Julie Heikkinen Staff 39000 - Facilities Management Administrative Aide 7 01/14/2019 04/03/2021 Raquel Heitor Staff 24100 - Biological Sciences Office Assistant 5 10/08/2018 05/29/2021 Matthew Kelly Faculty College Forest Resources & Assistant Professor 12/28/2015 06/30/2021 Environmental Sciences Shannon Kin Staff Registrar's Administrative Aide 7 01/02/2019 04/17/2021 Gary Kruzich Staff General Athletics Director Athletic Partnerships 10/10/2016 05/28/2021 Stephen Krygier Staff Residential Education & Housing Residence Life Coordinator 07/15/2019 05/01/2021 Nancy Kupari Staff Facilities Management Custodian 08/12/2012 04/02/2021 Aref Majdara Faculty Electrical and Computer Engineering Lecturer 08/20/2018 05/29/2021 Audrey Mayer Faculty College Forest Resources & Professor 12/28/2008 05/15/2021 Environmental Sciences David Miller Staff Residential Dining Food Service Helper 03/19/2012 06/12/2021 Abigail Moss Staff Residential Education & Housing Residence Life Coordinator 07/02/2018 06/12/2021 Terri Paremsky Staff Wadsworth Hall Food Service Food Service Helper 02/22/2021 04/03/2021 Douglas Polzien Staff Media Technology Services Electronic Multimedia Tech 09/10/2007 05/15/2021 Gilbert Ramirez Staff Admissions Regional Admissions Specialist 09/06/2017 04/17/2021 Paul Sintkowski Staff Portage Lake Golf Course Assistant Golf Professional 03/27/2017 06/05/2021 Dallas Steward Staff General Athletics Assistant Coach Hockey 06/07/2017 06/30/2021 David Usitalo Staff Facilities Management Equipment Operator I 12/01/1997 05/15/2021 John Velat Staff Associate Vice President for Research Coordinator 10/28/2009 06/30/2021 Research Development James Walker Staff Computer Science Lecturer 08/21/2017 05/15/2021 Mark Wilcox Staff University Marketing & News Writer 03/23/2015 05/15/2021 Communications Jessica Wuori AF Facilities Management Custodian 12/17/2018 04/30/2021

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VIII-D. Fundraising Productivity Report Michigan Technological University Michigan Tech Fund Fundraising Productivity Report July 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021 Compared to Prior Fiscal Year

FY21 FY20 Source YTD Total Adjustment FY Goal % of Goal Source YTD Total Adjustment FY Goal % of Goal FY Total (in millions) (in millions) Individual Giving 20,040,043 2,000,000 4.5 490% Individual Giving 14,916,756 9.25 161% 15,246,068 Corporate Giving 2,120,649 1 212% Corporate Giving 2,412,331 2 121% 2,443,346 Foundation & Other Org Giving 4,135,507 142,359 1 428% Foundation & Other Org Giving 987,850 1.5 66% 1,153,801 Corporate Sponsored Research 12,876,102 11 117% Corporate Sponsored Research 9,288,077 11 84% 9,972,618 FUNDRAISING TOTAL 39,172,302 2,142,359 17.5 236% FUNDRAISING TOTAL 27,605,014 23.75 116% 28,815,833 Amt of TOTAL from Gifts-in-Kind 249,405 (included in the source totals above) Amt of Gifts and Pledges earmarked for the endowment 11,518,876.00 (included in the source totals above)

FYGoal % of Goal TOTAL PROGRESS TOWARDS FY GOAL $ 41,314,661 17.5 236%

Realized Planned Gifts - All 4,567,695 (NOT included in the source totals above) Amt of Realized Planned Gifts earmarked for the endowment 4,419,253

Realized Pledges 6,255,453 (NOT included in the source totals above)

Notes: The Adjustment totals include changes to gift records (eg. gift received date, amount, or other donor driven gift modifications) The FUNDRAISING TOTAL includes outright gifts, as well as new pledge and planned gift commitments, made in the specified date range. Realized planned gifts and realized pledges are not included in the FUNDRAISING TOTAL. An individual's gifts made through a donor-advised fund are counted under the individual. An individual's gifts made through another source (i.e. family foundation or closely held business) are counted under the source entity. The FUNDRAISING TOTAL for fiscal years 2020 and later include gifts-in-kind under other sources (Major Gifts, Annual Giving, etc). Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - MTU/MTF Agreement

VIII-E. MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY/MICHIGAN TECH FUND AGREEMENT Attached is the form of a proposed agreement to continue the provision of space and services to the Michigan Tech Fund for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Successful continuation of the relationship between Michigan Tech and the Michigan Tech Fund is subject to the Fund’s qualification as an institution permitted certain privileges with respect to credits on Michigan income tax. Specifically, Public Act No. 290 of 1974 reads in part: “The tax credit shall be permitted only where the done corporation, fund, foundation, trust or association is controlled or approved and reviewed by the governing boards of the institutions benefitting from the charitable contributions. Such nonprofit corporation, fund, foundation, trust, or association shall provide copies of their annual independently audited financial statements to the auditor general of the state and chairmen of the senate and house appropriations committees.” RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Trustees approves the Michigan Technological University/Michigan Tech Fund agreement and also, that the Board goes on record as having reviewed and approved the operations of the Michigan Tech Fund to continue as a recipient of donations eligible for the State of Michigan income tax credit. Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - MTU/MTF Agreement

AGREEMENT BETWEEN MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY AND THE MICHIGAN TECH FUND

This Agreement made July 1, 2021 between Michigan Technological University (“University”) and the Michigan Tech Fund (“Fund”).

WHEREAS, the Fund’s work in receiving and managing charitable gift assets for the University is critical to its ability to fulfill its mission and strategic direction, and

WHEREAS, the Fund’s advocacy of the University’s mission and priorities constitutes a valuable service, and

WHEREAS, fundraising is a joint priority of the University and the Fund, and

WHEREAS, the University and the Fund desire to continue a heretofore existing arrangement:

IT IS AGREED:

1. In consideration of the support directly inuring to the benefit of the University from the activities of the Michigan Tech Fund, the University will provide to the Fund: a. supporting services including mail services, limited printing services, access to the phone network, and internal audit services; b. access to the Banner system for maintenance and upkeep of the alumni/development database.

2. The Fund agrees to continue its various fundraising administrative support and asset management functions for the betterment and advancement of the University. The Fund also agrees to support consulting services as done in the past.

3. This agreement shall terminate on June 30, 2022 and will be considered for renewal for successive one-year periods. The grant or denial of such renewal shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees of Michigan Technological University.

Michigan Technological University Michigan Tech Fund

By: By: Its: Its: Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Action and Discussion Items

IX. Action and Discussion Items A. Employee Recognition Jeffrey Littmann, Chair

B. Hire with Tenure, KC Dukka, Associate Professor, Computer Science Jackie Huntoon, Provost

C. Performing Arts & Education Center Conveyance Resolution Sue Kerry, Treasurer\

D. Environmental Science & Engineering Building Conveyance Resolution Sue Kerry, Treasurer

IX-A. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

For our employees that have worked for Michigan Tech for 35 or more years and in recognition of their distinguished service and outstanding contributions to Michigan Tech, the Board would like to honor them with a resolution of appreciation.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Trustees adopts the Resolution of Appreciation for the following individuals:

1.) Michael Abbott – 40 years of service - Vice President for Research, Director, H-Stem Building Operations

2.) Terry Anderson – 37 years of service - Kinesiology/Integrative Physiology, Research Administrative Associate

3.) William Bulleit - 40 years of service - Civil, Environmental & Geospatial Engineering, Professor

4.) Renee Greenley – 38 years of service - Enterprise Application Services, Senior Programmer/Analyst

5.) Karen Salo – 39 years of service - College of Sciences & Arts, Director of College Administration

6.) Diane Shoos - 37 years of service – Humanities, Professor Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Hire with Tenure

IX-B. Hire with Tenure, KC Dukka, Associate Professor, Computer Science

Jackie Huntoon, Provost

IX-B. HIRE WITH TENURE, KC DUKKA, ASSOC. PROFESSOR, COMPUTER SCIENCE Included herein is a request for the appointment of Dr. Dukka B. KC, whom, with his initial appointment, will receive tenure. Dr. Dukka B. KC is being recommended for appointment as Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Computer Science, under the College of Computing, effective August 16, 2021. The recommendation has been endorsed by the department’s tenure and promotion committee, department chair, College of Computing’s tenure and promotion committee, college dean, provost, and president. Dr. KC is currently an Associate Professor (with tenure) of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Wichita State University, where he is also the Director of the Disaster Resilience Analytics Center and leads their data science efforts. Dr. KC earned his PhD from Kyoto University in Japan.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Trustees approves the appointment of Dr. Dukka B. KC as Associate Professor with tenure in the Department of Computer Science effective August 16, 2021. Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Hire with Tenure

INFORMATION SHEET FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES DUKKA B. KC Michigan Technological University

Dukka B. KC is an incoming associate professor (without tenure) in the Department of Computer Science in the College of Computing, in which he is now being considered for tenure. Academic Degrees:

Ph.D. 2006 Informatics, Kyoto University, Japan M.Inf. 2003 Informatics, Kyoto University, Japan B.Eng I2001 I Computer Science, Kyoto University, Japan Professional Record:

Associate Professor of Computer Science (without tenure), Michigan 8/21-current Technological University 8/19-8/21 Director of Data Science Efforts, Wichita State University 10/20-8/21 Director of Disaster Resilience Analytics Center, Wichita State University, KS Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (with tenure), 8/19-8/21 Wichita State University 5/18-87/18 JSPS Visiting Professor, Kyushu University, Japan Associate Professor of Computational Science and Engineering (with 8/18-8/19 tenure), North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC Graduate Program Director, Computational Science and Engineering, North 8/12-8/19 Carolina A&T State University Assistant Professor of Computational Science and Engineering (without 8/12-8/18 tenure), North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC Members of Professional Staff, Center for Information Technology, National 2011-2012 Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Cancer Research Training Award Fellow, National Cancer Institute, National 2009-2011 Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics, University 2007-2009 of North Carolina A&T Charlotte, NC Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for the Study of Systems Biology, Georgia 2006-2007 Institute of Technology, GA

Summary of Accomplishments: Teaching: Dr. KC has a long track record of teaching excellence at both the undergraduate levels and graduate levels in a wide variety of disciplines, including computer science, computational science and engineering, data science, and bioinformatics. He has personally developed 8 new courses (5 new courses at North Carolina A&T State University and 3 new courses at Wichita State University). His teaching performances at both North Carolina A&T State University and Wichita State University have been excellent as evidenced by excellent student evaluation. Research: Dr. KC’s current research is broadly in the application of various computing and data science concepts (machine learning, deep learning, and high performance computing) to solve various real-world problems with a particular focus on convergence science. He is most recognized for development of computational tools to elucidate the protein sequence, structure, function, evolutionary relationship in the field of computational structural bioinformatics. Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Hire with Tenure

Dr. KC’s lab has been continuously funded between 2012-2021 with grants from various federal and other organizations. He has received grant funding totaling $4.25M as a PI or Co-PI, spanning 17 funded grants. Currently, he is supported by 2 NSF grants (one from CISE and another from the BIO directorate). He has published 29 peer-reviewed journal papers in prominent journals, 3 book chapters, and 21 peer reviewed conference papers. In addition, 3 journal papers are under revision in various journals. He is also serving as associate editor in 2 leading journals in the field, BMC Bioinformatics and Frontiers in Bioinformatics. He has also reviewed more than 50 journal papers and has served as the grant reviewer for various NSF and USDA panels. In addition, Dr. KC has successfully graduated 8 Ph.D. students and 6 MS students as the primary research advisor. He is currently advising 3 Ph.D. students. He has also built several successful collaborations with researchers inside and outside of the country. Service: Dr. KC has a long and strong track-record of university service, which has been primarily focused on developing graduate education, new program development, and research infrastructure development. A brief summary is provided below.

• Graduate Program Director in the Department of Computational Science and Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University (8/2012-8/2019) where my role included all aspects of graduate student advising; I was able to increase the number of Ph.D. students from 21 in 2012 to 43 in 2019. • Founding XSEDE Campus Champion at North Carolina A&T State University (2013-2019) where my role was to manage various activities to provide high performance computing resources and expertise to the University Community • Director of Data Science at Wichita State University (8/19-8/21) where I successfully created a graduate certificate in Computational Data Science and the soon-to-be-launched (Fall ‘21) MS in Data Science in College of Engineering. Likewise, I lead various Data Science related efforts in research, as well as outreach. • Director of Disaster resilience analytics center (10/20-8/21) where I lead the creation of a vibrant convergent science center dedicated to the study of disaster preparedness, mitigation, and resilience.

Significant Publications and Other Scholarly Products:

• Pakhrin SC, Shrestha B, Adhikari B, KC DB, Deep learning-based advances in protein structure prediction, Int. J. Mol. Sci, 22(11), 5553, 2021. • Chaudhari M, Thapa N, Ismail H, Chopade S, Caragea D, Koehn M, Newman RH, KC DB, DTL-DephosphoSite – Deep Transfer Learning based approach to predict dephosphorylation sites, Frontiers in Cell and Development Biology, 9, 1524, 2021. • Chaudhari M, Thapa N, Roy K, Newan RH, Saigo H, KC DB, DeepRMethylSite: A Deep Learning Based Approach for prediction of arginine methylation sites in Proteins, Molecular Omics, 16, 448-454, 2020. • Thapa N, Chaudhari M, McManus S, Roy, K, Newman RH, Saigo H, KC DB DeepSuccinylSite: a deep learning based approach for protein succinylation site prediction, BMC Bioinformatics, 21(3), 1-10, 2020. • Thapa N, Liu, Z, KC DB, Gokaraju B, Roy K, Comparison of machine learning and deep learning models for network intrusion detection systems, Future Internet, Vol. 12, 10, 167, 2020. • Albarakati H, McConnell EW, Hicks, LM, Poole LB, Newman RH, KC DB, SVM-SulfoSite: A support vector machine based predictor for sulfenylation sites, Scientific Reports, 8: 11288, 2018. Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Rozsa Conveyance

IX-C. Performing Arts & Education Center Conveyance Resolution

Sue Kerry, Treasurer

IX-C. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER PROJECT

The Board of Control approved the construction of the Performing Arts and Education Center Project as a part of the State Capital Outlay process. The building was later named the Rozsa Center.

The Performing Arts and Education Center Project was authorized and funded by the State of Michigan with a 75% match from Michigan Tech. As part of the State funding process, the State Building Authority sold bonds to relieve Michigan Tech from cash flow burden of the project. As a result, the State Building Authority became owner of the facility and assumed the debt.

The bonds issued by the State Building Authority for the Performing Arts & Education Center project have been paid in full. Michigan Tech is now eligible to request reconveyance of the property which was titled to the State Building Authority pursuant to the project financing and underlying Lease. In order to accomplish this result, the State Building Authority will need a formal request for reconveyance from Michigan Tech.

Included herein is a resolution Approving the Conveyance of Property for the Performing Arts and Education Center Project, a Quit Claim Deed to reconvey the property and a copy of the legal description.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Trustees approves the Resolution Approving Conveyance of Property for the Performing Arts and Education Center Project and authorizes the Administration to execute the necessary documents for reconveyance of this property. Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Rozsa Conveyance

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY REQUESTING CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER AND ACCEPTING OBLIGATIONS FOR THE FACILITIES

A RESOLUTION of the Board of Trustees of Michigan Technological University (the “Educational Institution”) requesting and approving the conveyance of property and to provide matters relating thereto.

WHEREAS, the State Building Authority (the “Authority”), a statutory body corporate created under provisions of 1964 PA 183, as amended, is authorized to acquire, construct, furnish, equip, own, improve, enlarge, operate, mortgage and maintain buildings, necessary parking structures or lots and facilities and sites therefore for use by the State or any of its agencies including institutions of higher education created pursuant to Sections 5, 6 and 7 of Article VIII of the Michigan Constitution of 1963; and

WHEREAS, the Educational Institution has been created and is maintained pursuant to Sections 4 and 6 of Article VIII of the Michigan Constitution of 1963; and

WHEREAS, the Authority has previously acquired the Performing Arts and Education Center and the site upon which it was constructed (the Performing Arts and Education Center and the site together are the “Facilities”) and the Authority leased the Facilities to the Educational Institution and the State of Michigan (the “State”) pursuant to a lease dated as of March 1, 2001, as amended (the “Lease”); and

WHEREAS, under the terms of the Lease, the Authority agreed to convey title to the Facilities to the Educational Institution upon request by the Educational Institution after the Bonds which financed the Facilities (the “Bonds” as defined in the Lease) and any additional bonds or other obligations as provided in the Lease are paid in full or provision for the payment thereof is made as provided in the Lease for consideration of one ($1.00) Dollar and the assumption by the Educational Institution of all monetary obligations and legal responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the Facilities; and Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Rozsa Conveyance

WHEREAS, the Bonds have been paid in full and all conditions established by the Lease as conditions precedent to conveyance of title to the Facilities by the Authority to the Educational Institution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT:

1. The Educational Institution hereby requests that the Authority convey title to the Facilities by Quitclaim Deed to the Educational Institution.

2. The consideration for the conveyance of the Facilities shall be one ($1.00) Dollar and the assumption by the Educational Institution of all monetary obligations and legal responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the Facilities.

3. The conveyance of the Facilities pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth above is approved and each of the President, CFO/Treasurer of the Board of Trustees and Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Educational Institution is authorized and directed to execute any documents to accomplish the conveyance in such form as may be requested by the Authority and approved by counsel for the Educational Institution.

4. All ordinances, resolutions and orders or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are, to the extent of such conflict, repealed.

5. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.

2021-0317555-A/SBA Mich Tech University Performing Arts & Ed Recon/Resolution Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - DOW Conveyance

IX-D. Environmental Science & Engineering Building Conveyance Resolution Sue Kerry, Treasurer

IX-D. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY FOR THE ENGINEERING SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING BUILDING PROJECT

The Board of Control approved the construction of the Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building Project as part of the State Capital Outlay process. The building was later named the Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building.

The Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building Project was authorized and funded by the State of Michigan with a 31% match from Michigan Tech. As part of the State funding process, the State Building Authority sold bonds to relieve Michigan Tech from cash flow burden of the project. As a result, the State Building Authority became owner of the facility and assumed the debt.

The bonds issued by the State Building Authority for the Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building Project have been paid in full. Michigan Tech is now eligible to request reconveyance of the property which was titled to the State Building Authority pursuant to the project financing and underlying Lease. In order to accomplish this result, the State Building Authority will need a formal request for reconveyance from Michigan Tech.

Included herein is a resolution Approving the Conveyance of Property for the Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building Project, a Quit Claim Deed to reconvey the property and a copy of the legal description.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Trustees approves the Resolution Approving Conveyance of Property for the Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building Project and authorizes the Administration to execute the necessary documents for reconveyance of this property. Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - DOW Conveyance

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY REQUESTING CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING BUILDING AND ACCEPTING OBLIGATIONS FOR THE FACILITIES

A RESOLUTION of the Board of Trustees of Michigan Technological University (the “Educational Institution”) requesting and approving the conveyance of property and to provide matters relating thereto.

WHEREAS, the State Building Authority (the “Authority”), a statutory body corporate created under provisions of 1964 PA 183, as amended, is authorized to acquire, construct, furnish, equip, own, improve, enlarge, operate, mortgage and maintain buildings, necessary parking structures or lots and facilities and sites therefore for use by the State or any of its agencies including institutions of higher education created pursuant to Sections 5, 6 and 7 of Article VIII of the Michigan Constitution of 1963; and

WHEREAS, the Educational Institution has been created and is maintained pursuant to Sections 4 and 6 of Article VIII of the Michigan Constitution of 1963; and

WHEREAS, the Authority has previously acquired the Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building and the site upon which it was constructed (the Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building and the site together are the “Facilities”) and the Authority leased the Facilities to the Educational Institution and the State of Michigan (the “State”) pursuant to a lease dated as of May 1, 1999, as amended (the “Lease”); and

WHEREAS, under the terms of the Lease, the Authority agreed to convey title to the Facilities to the Educational Institution upon request by the Educational Institution after the Bonds which financed the Facilities (the “Bonds” as defined in the Lease) and any additional bonds or other obligations as provided in the Lease are paid in full or provision for the payment thereof is made as provided in the Lease for consideration of one ($1.00) Dollar and the assumption by the Educational Institution of all monetary obligations and legal responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the Facilities; and

WHEREAS, the Bonds have been paid in full and all conditions established by the Lease as conditions precedent to conveyance of title to the Facilities by the Authority to the Educational Institution have occurred. Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - DOW Conveyance

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT:

1. The Educational Institution hereby requests that the Authority convey title to the Facilities by Quitclaim Deed to the Educational Institution.

2. The consideration for the conveyance of the Facilities shall be one ($1.00) Dollar and the assumption by the Educational Institution of all monetary obligations and legal responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of the Facilities.

3. The conveyance of the Facilities pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth above is approved and each of the President, CFO/Treasurer of the Board of Trustees and Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Educational Institution is authorized and directed to execute any documents to accomplish the conveyance in such form as may be requested by the Authority and approved by counsel for the Educational Institution.

4. All ordinances, resolutions and orders or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are, to the extent of such conflict, repealed.

5. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.

2021-0314650-A/SBA Mich Tech University E&E Bldg Reconveyance/Resolution Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Reports

X. REPORTS

A. The Development of Biodegradable Metallic Cardiovascular Implants Jeremy Goldman, Professor, Biomedical Engineering B. Athletics Accomplishments 2020-2021 Suzanne Sanregret, Athletic Director C. Undergraduate Student Government Zack Olson, President-elect D. Graduate Student Government Nathan Ford, President E. University Senate Steve Knudstrup, Vice President Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Faculty Presentation

X-A. The Development of Biodegradable Metallic Cardiovascular Implants Jeremy Goldman, Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Placeholder Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Athletics Accomplishments

X-B. Athletics Accomplishments 2020-2021 Suzanne Sanregret, Athletic Director

Placeholder Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Undergraduate Student Government

X-C. Undergraduate Student Government Zack Olson, President USG BOARD OF TRUSTEES UPDATE

Zachary Olson, USG President August 5, 2021 USG’s Mission for 2021-2022

● “Empower Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and the student body to succeed as the university returns to normal operations.”

○ Working with the Experience Tech Committee, Orientation staff, Flex Academics, and others to re-engage students in MTU traditions and aid return to in-person experience.

○ Providing organizational and financial guidance to RSOs through the budget hearing process and Ways and Means Committee. USG’s Mission for 2021-2022 (Cont’d)

● “Strengthen our relationships with other student government associations (SGAs) in Michigan and collaborate with them on state-level advocacy for students.”

○ More coordination with other SGAs on issues of mutual concern, such as rejection of BOT appointments by MI State Senate (USG RESOLUTION NO. 2020-2021#007).

○ In talks with MSU’s SGA to take part in conferences/advocacy in Lansing for higher education issues. Events Committee

● Restarting chartered student Break Buses.

● Assisting with planning/executing an Orientation Week event. Public Relations Committee

● Continuing to refine new website (usgatmtu.mtu.edu) and add features that improve user experience and enable constituents to better find information and communicate with us. Political Affairs Committee

● Coordinating communication/relationships with other SGAs.

Student Affairs Committee

● Investigating issues with class accessibility/scheduling for non -traditional and ROTC students.

● Continuing to support the Cycle Project. New VP for Student Affairs & DOS

● Welcomed new VP for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dr. Wallace Southerland III.

● USG looks forward to working with Dr. Southerland towards the betterment of the student body and MTU as a whole. Thank You! Questions or Comments?

Zachary Olson

Undergraduate Student Government, President

[email protected]

(989) 439-6884 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Graduate Student Government

X-D. Graduate Student Government Nathan Ford, President Advocacy • Enrichment • Community Graduate Student Government

Nathan Ford August 5, 2021 Board of Trustees Michigan Technological University If' .:::,~'l)'t" .~ ~

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● Softball

● Plans for the Fall

● Travel Grant Report Summer

● 39 General Body Members ● 21 Liaison Positions ● Advocacy ○ Campus Master Plan ○ Graduate Student Commons ○ Vaccination Resolution ● Enrichment ○ Alumni Poster Session ○ Programming Seminar ● Community ○ Kayaking the Portage ○ Softball League Softball

● 126 participants ○ 80 Grad Students ○ 14 Undergrads ○ 13 Faculty/Staff ○ 14 Community Members ● 7 Teams ● Finals Tournament to be held week of 8/8 ● Come out and cheer for your favorite team! If' .:::,~'l)'t" .~ ~

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Travel Grant Stats (as of 7/20/21) ● Total Applications : 6 (PhD - 5, MS - 1) ○ Presenting - 4 (PhD - 4, MS - 0) ○ Attending - 2 (PhD - 1, MS - 1) Career Enrichment Grant Stats ● Total Applications : 3 (PhD - 1, MS - 2) Advocacy • Enrichment • Community

Thank You Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - University Senate

X-E. University Senate Steve Knudstrup, Vice President University Senate Fall Preview

Steve Knudstrup, Senate Vice President

August 5, 2021 ~ Michigan Tech Senate Term 2020-2021

An unprecedented year in the Senate – An incredibly productive year despite an unprecedented confluence of singular events.

Shared Governance - A record 87 Proposals and Resolutions.

Dialogue – Using our voice to support those from across our campus community by furthering dialogue around pressing issues.

~ Michigan Tech Pending Business from Spring 2021

• Proposal 84-21: Evaluation Procedures for Department Chairs

• Proposal 85-21: Proposal to Create a University Teaching-Facilitators Group for Support of Teaching Effectiveness to Resolve Student Concerns

8/5/2021 ~ Michigan Tech Pending Business from Spring 2021 cont.

Ballot initiatives on tenure process changes: • Proposal 79-21: Update Faculty Handbook Section 5.1.2. Exceptional Extension of the Probationary Period

• Proposal 55-21: Proposed Addition of Section 2.6 Role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to the Faculty Handbook

• Retroactive vote on Section 2.5 Role of Innovation and Commercialization of the Faculty Handbook

8/5/2021 ~ Michigan Tech Early Agenda Items for Fall

• Adoption of a Senate Handbook

• Institute New Hybrid Senate Meeting Platform

• Senate Evaluation Survey

~ Michigan Tech Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Informational Items

XI. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

A. Proposed 2022 Meeting Dates B. Board of Trustees Policy 8.3 Board Waiver of Certain Fees C. Analysis of Investments D. Advancement and Alumni Relations E. Media Coverage F. Employee Safety Statistics G. Disposal of Surplus Property Report Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Proposed 2022 Meeting Date

XI-A. PROPOSED 2022 MEETING DATES At the August meeting of the Board of Trustees dates are generally set for next year’s meetings. In order for members to check their calendars, the tentative dates are presented. If there is a conflict with any of these dates, members are asked to please notify the Board Secretary.

Retreat Wednesday, February 23, 2022 (half day) Thursday, February 24, 2022 Formal Session Friday, February 25, 2022 Friday, April 29, 2022 Thursday, August 4, 2022 Friday, October 7, 2022 Friday, December 16, 2022*

Campus events to note: Winter Carnival – February 9-12, 2022 Spring Commencement – Saturday, April 30, 2022 Alumni Reunion – August 4-6, 2022 Fall Commencement – Saturday, December 17, 2022 *date not finalized yet Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Waiver of Certain Fees

XI-B. BOARD OF TRUSTEE POLICY 8.3 – WAIVER OF CERTAIN FEES The Vice President for Student Affairs, in special circumstances, is authorized to waive student fees related to admission, registration, continuing enrollment deposit, and the enrollment process. Such waivers shall be reported to the Board annually.

In FY 20-21, Michigan Technological University did not authorize the waivers of fees for admissions, registration, continuing enrollment deposit, and the enrollment process. Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Analysis of Investments

MICHIGAN TECH UNIVERSITY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO IX-C. Analysis of Investments JUNE 30, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021

Fiscal-Year Market Value Market Value Investment Benchmark 6/30/2020 6/30/2021 Return Return Benchmark

Money Market Fund $ 1,987,852 $ 2,227,371 0.02% 0.08% ICE BofA Merrill Lynch US T-Bill Index

Equity Funds: Core Equity Fund 9,923,270 11,505,342 39.75% 40.79% S&P 500 Commonfund Strategic Solutions Equity Fund 5,967,304 6,888,970 28.37% 40.79% S&P 500 Total Equity Funds 15,890,574 18,394,312

Fixed Income Funds: Intermediate Term Fund 8,254,386 8,896,448 0.92% 0.07% ICE BofA Merrill Lynch 1-3 Yr Treasury Commonfund Contingent Asset Portfolio 7,650,773 8,892,319 0.76% 0.07% ICE BofA Merrill Lynch 1-3 Yr Treasury High Quality Bond Fund 5,974,880 6,760,656 1.83% -0.33% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index Total Fixed Income Funds 21,880,039 24,549,423

Total $ 39,758,465 $ 45,171,106 14.00%

Current Asset Allocation Target Asset Allocation

Cash Cash Equivalents, 5% Equivalents, 5%

Fixed Income - Short Duration, Fixed Income - 40% Short Duration, 39% Equities, 40% Equities, 41%

Fixed Income - Fixed Income - Long Duration, Long Duration, 15% 15% Advancement and Alumni Engagement Michigan Tech Board of Trustees XI-D. Advancement August 5, 2021

2020-2021 Goals and Initiatives achieved through May 31, 2021 in collaboration with administrative and academic leadership and the Michigan Tech Fund Board of Directors.

● Goal set to grow endowment to $150 million ■ In conjunction with MTF Board of Directors, established a goal to grow the endowment to $150 million over the succeeding three years. A moving average will be calculated annually and at the end of the three year time period a performance report will be submitted to the MTF. ■ $8.4 million in new gifts allocated to the endowment in FY 21 to date ($3,826,043.09 deposited into the endowment) (new and realized planned gifts) ● Engage alumni, principal and major gift donors and corporate/foundation partners in a virtual environment ■ Frontline fundraisers engaged with alumni and donors virtually and are 132% over goal. ■ Over $52 million in gifts are in discussion with 259 donors across all categories. ● Strengthened our partnership with the Deans, athletics and academic units as Advancement further refines our fundraising initiatives ■ Collaborated with Deans and Directors to develop well-articulated, unit-specific vision and goals for FY 2022 and beyond. ■ Transitioned new deans in the College of Computing and Pavlis Honors College

Fourth quarter highlights

Over 132% of fundraising goals (as of May 31) and over $52 million in future gifts under discussion with 259 donors over all categories.

Frontline fundraisers have resumed travel and are creating six month travel plans.

Endowment continues to grow through new gifts and investment returns.

Reunion 2021 planning is scheduled for a one-day celebration, Friday, August 6.

Campaign Preparation

Nearly $25 million dollars in campaign leadership gifts under discussion with current and former board members. Additional donors are expected to close in FY22 and FY23.

Selected Bentz Whaley Flessner as the consultant for feasibility study. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System – we are currently participating in an 8 session, 16-week program with Ellucian to determine readiness for a CRM conversion.

An updated wealth screening will be completed as part of the CRM conversion.

Submitted a three year campaign planning budget projection request.

Fundraising

Fundraising total as of May 31, 2021

$11,498,125 in planned gifts $5,652,243 in realized planned gifts $6,076,462 in major outright gifts and pledges $2,465,457 in annual gifts under $10,000 $2,120,649 in corporate support $4,135,507 foundation gifts 105 illustrations, proposals, and gift agreements were provided for donors 70 executed gift agreements

Principal Giving

FY 2022 Pending Gifts

● Working with a former MTF BoD member and spouse in conjunction with the Dean of the College of Business to endow their current annual scholarship fund with $1 million. As of 4/1/2021, $500k was received and the remaining will be pledged over the next 5 years. Their current $1 million estate gift will be increased as well. Halonen and Roberts met with the donor in March 2021 and will finalize the agreement in the first quarter of FY 2022. ● Working with a former MTF BoD member and spouse in conjunction with the Chair of Chemical Engineering to increase their current endowed professorship in Chemical Engineering into an endowed chair at the $2 million level. Halonen and Koubek met with the donor in March 2019 and 2021. Halonen and Roberts met with them in March 2021. A verbal commitment was received and we will work on the details in the fourth quarter of FY 2021. This is estimated to close in FY 2022. ● Working with a former MTF BoD and their spouse in conjunction with the Dean of the College of Business on a $1 million estate gift for the college designated for scholarships. Halonen and Johnson met with the donor in August 2020. Halonen and Roberts met with him in March 2021. This gift should close in FY 2022. ● We are in discussion with a former MTU BoT/MTF BoD and spouse concerning a $1 million proposal for various areas in the University, including a portion for scholarship in the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science. Halonen and Roberts met with the donors in December 2019. This is estimated to close in FY 2022. Halonen and Roberts will meet with the donor on campus in Spring 2021 to discuss designation options in detail. FY 2022 and Later Expected Gifts ○ Working to finalize an $8+ million estate gift in conjunction with the Dean of College of Sciences and Arts. This will be for scholarships for the College of Sciences and Arts, with an emphasis on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Halonen and Koubek met with the donor in January 2020. Due to COVID-19, the finalization of this gift has been delayed. We plan to close during the 4th quarter of FY 2021 or by the 2nd quarter of FY 2022. ○ In conjunction with the chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering, we are working with a donor on a $2 million estate gift with annual funding at the endowment payout level. This would be for an endowed chair or an endowed professorship with a $1 million scholarship endowment. ○ Working with an alumni and spouse in conjunction with the chair of Chemical Engineering, on a $1+ million planned gift for the Chemical Engineering department. Halonen to meet with them on campus in April 2021. This is expected to close in FY 2022. ○ In conjunction with the chair of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics we are working on a $1 million estate gift from an alumnus and automotive executive. Halonen met with him in January 2020 and November 2020. While this gift was to close in FY 2021, that has been pushed out for future years. ○ Working with an alumni (non degree) and spouse in conjunction with the Dean of the College of Business and the Office of Gift Planning on a multi level planned gift which, along with immediate outright giving, would provide charitable life income arrangements for children and grandchildren with eventual proceeds to the College of Business. Halonen and Roberts met with them in March 2021. Expected to close in FY 2022.

Principal Giving Events

● Tentative event in late summer in NW Lower Michigan.

Regional Areas of Focus

● Silicon Valley FY 2022

Advancement and Gift Planning:

Coordinating with Stephenson National Bank and Trust as successor trustee for a donor’s estate gift to exceed $1 million for Michigan Tech’s Presidential Scholars Program.

Received a major gift to support a Tech Forward Initiative. Sustainability and Resilience will have the Frank Chernoskey Award in Climate Leadership Endowed Fund which will help support a student with a scholarship and will also provide them funds to support their research, conference travel, or applied projects.

Annual Giving:

● Benchmarking the rebranding of the annual fund to increase unrestricted gifts ● Overall Annual Giving – Goal of $1.75 million ○ As of May 31, 2021 – $2,963,945 in gifts under $25,000, 169% of goal ● Annual Fund (unrestricted) – Goal of $945,000 million ○ As of May 31, 2021 – $1,096,115 116% of goal

Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR):

Worked collaboratively across campus and with our partner organizations to advance Michigan Tech through:

● Promotion of the Mi-STAR STEM education efforts through the Council of Michigan Foundations ● Fostering partnership to grow internships, research funding, student programs and gifts in kind. ● Securing funding for a Metrology Center and Summer Youth Programs ● Developing near and long-term corporate sponsorship strategies with Athletics, with emphasis on naming and branding opportunities in esports and athletic facilities. ● Working closely with Market Development and Directors of Advancement to propel cross cutting strategies meshing existing individual relationships with holistic corporate philanthropy.

Market Development:

● Researched and built, with Directors’ input, a comprehensive matrix of MTU-alumni executive, influencers, and leaders well-placed at 70 Michigan private-sector employers (ranging in size from $1 million annual revenue specialists to GM and Amazon). Our intent is to expand our individual relationships to expand corporate partnership and vice versa. ● Collaborated with Advancement Team and Deans to develop well-articulated, unit-specific vision and goals for FY22.

Advancement Services

● Coordinated the RFP and selection process for the capital campaign feasibility study consultant and will be working closely with the firm to provide data and support for the study ● Supporting campaign preparation and fiscal year end reporting ● Continuing to assess usability of Ellucian Advance Customer Relationship Management software

Donor Relations and Alumni Engagement

Michigan Tech Alumni Reunion All Events Friday, August 6 Alumni Reunion Welcome and Kick-off Rozsa Center, 9:00am - 10:00am Kick-off Reunion 2021 with Alumni Board of Directors President Kristin Kolodge. Following Kristin, President Rick Koubek will provide a University update.

Tech Talk— Michigan Tech and Hockey Rozsa Center, 10:00am - 11:00am Join Dr. Bill Sproule and explore early hockey in the Copper Country! Learn about the start of Michigan Tech hockey over 100 years ago, and what has made it one the premier programs at Tech.

Golden M Pinning Celebration (hosted by Alumni Board of Directors President Kristin Kolodge) Rozsa Center, 11:00am - 12:00pm Class of 1971, commemorate your 50 years! Each graduate will receive their 50-year Golden M pin and certificate. Current Golden M members (class of 1970 and earlier) and friends are invited to attend the ceremony.

Guided Campus Tours (led by Advancement and Alumni Engagement staff and the members of the Alumni Board of Directors) Walker Lawn, 10:00am - 12:30pm Sign up for an in-person campus tour, or virtually join the Admissions team as they take you on a video tour of campus. In-person tours will leave every 30 minutes and will have a maximum of 10 people per group.

Central Energy Plant and Steam Tunnels Tour (SOLD OUT) Central Energy Plant, 1:00pm and 2:30pm There really are tunnels under campus! Sign up for this exclusive tour and join fellow alumnus Dave Kringes (MTU Energy Plant Engineer) to gain some insights into how the MTU Energy Management team provides efficient energy for our 3.0 million square foot campus!

Tech Gardens Tour (SOLD OUT) Library Main Entrance, 12:30pm- 1:30pm Michigan Tech’s campus boasts over 100 artistic landscaping sites and northern ecologically sustainable gardens! Join University Gardener Quincy Higgins Arney for this special themed tour and learn more about the history and latest innovations.

Husky Bites™ Live! — Autonomy at the End of the Earth Rozsa Center, 1:30pm - 2:30pm Highlighting student-driven autonomy and the Society of Automotive Engineering AutoDrive Challenge, join our host, the Dean of Engineering, Janet Callahan, and co-host Darrell Robinette as they introduce you to this wild ride. The session will feature speaker Jeremy Bos and others. If you can't make it in person, join us remotely. Pasty Dinner Walker Lawn, 4:00pm- 6:00pm Pasties, pickled eggs, and brews. Enjoy a traditional “Yooper” boxed dinner and swap stories with old friends and new ones. Sides, desserts, and nonalcoholic beverages included. Beer and wine available at the cash bar. Meat or Vegetarian Pasty: $13, Hot Dog: $8 Children 6 and Under: Free

Alumni Awards Ceremony (hosted by Bill Roberts, VP Advancement and Alumni Engagement) Rozsa Center, 6:00pm - 7:30pm Gather with your fellow alumni and friends for a special celebration honoring outstanding and notable Alumni Awards recipients from 2020 and 2021. NOTE: President Emeritus Glenn Mroz will be presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Award Recipients Outstanding Young Alumni Distinguished in their careers before the age of 35; achieved a position or some distinction noteworthy for one so recently graduated 2020 Ashley Kern '15 '17 2021 Dr. Kaitlyn Bunker ’10 ’12 ’14 and Megan Kreiger ’09 ’12

Honorary Alumni Strongest non-alumni supporters of Michigan Tech; provided service and support of the University characteristic of dedicated alumni 2020 Travis Pierce & Brenda Rudiger 2021 Ted Kearly

Outstanding Service Significant contributions to the success of the Board of Directors and/or the University. 2020 Tim Thomas ’81 2021 Dr. Kathy Hayrynen ’86 ’89 ’93

Distinguished Alumni Outstanding contributions in both their careers and to Michigan Tech 2020 President Emeritus Glenn Mroz ’74 ’77 2021 Julie Fream ’83

Humanitarian Volunteer leadership or service that has improved or enriched the lives of others and the welfare of humanity, and whose accomplishments reflect admirably on or bring honor to their Alma Mater 2020 Amber Kenny ’07 & Michael Paddock ’87 ’88 2021 No award recipient Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Media Report

XI-E. Media Coverage

Media Report: April 13 to July 16, 2021 Michigan Technological University Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees August 5, 2021

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Research News The Isle Royale Winter Study once again made headlines: • https://apnews.com/article/canada-lifestyle-science-health-travel- 7070bd25a3b6724a98f122a3fef6cd2a

Steve Techtmann and a research collaborator at the University of Illinois were awarded $1.2 million for research into converting plastic waste into nutritious food: • https://www.wsj.com/articles/scientists-win-1-2-million-prize-for-research-that-could- make-protein-shakes-from-plastic-waste-11626181201

Caryn Heldt was featured in a Science Magazine article on vaccines that do not need to be refrigerated: • https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/04/here-s-how-scientists-are-designing- vaccines-can-ditch-fridge

The Planetary Surface Technology Development Lab was one of seven winning teams and awarded $100,000 as part of Phase 1 of NASA’s Watts on the Moon Challenge: • https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/centennial_challenges/500k-awarded-in- first-phase-of-5m-watts-on-the-moon-challenge.html

DBusiness ran a feature on Michigan Tech’s research into autonomous vehicles in winter conditions: • https://www.dbusiness.com/tech-mobility-news/michigan-tech-researchers-tackle- autonomous-driving-in-winter/ Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Media Report

General News The Michigan State Legislature and Governor Whitmer recognized the MTU COVID-19 Testing Lab: • https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2021/04/30/state-legislature-governor- recognize-michigan-tech-covid-19-lab/

Thomas Werner was named one of three Michigan Distinguished Professors of the Year: • https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2021/06/16/michigan-tech-professor-receives- professor-year-award/

TV 6 produced a feature on Michigan Tech’s Mechatronics program: • https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2021/05/04/new-mechatronics-program-at-mtu- takes-off/ Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Employee Safety Statistics

XI-F. Employee Safety Statistics

Michigan Ii Technological EMPLOYEE SAFETY STATISTICS YEAR-TO-DATE University Jan 1 - June 30, 2020/2021

Employee Classification Category Years AFSCME Faculty Non-Exempt POA ProfessionalTemporary UAW Total

2020 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 Injury Only w/Medical - No Lost Time 2021 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2

2020 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 Lost Time Cases Number of 2021 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 Recordable 2020 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Injuries Restricted Work Cases 2021 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Occupational Safety and Health 2020 9 0 0 0 3 0 0 12 Administration (OSHA) Recordable Injuries (Total of above) 2021 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 8

2020 60 0 0 0 64 0 0 124 Injury Lost Time 3 2021 5 0 0 0 13 0 0 18 Number of Days 2020 273 0 0 0 0 0 0 273 Restricted Work Days 3 2021 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 30

2020 108,039 393,731 61,222 8,776 565,679 21,353 93,301 1,252,101 Total Work Hours 2021 112,503 360,037 46,491 7,809 517,012 31,080 77,000 1,151,932 Hours Worked 2020 8.6% 31.4% 4.9% 0.7% 45.2% 1.7% 7.5% 100.0% Percentage of Work Hours 2021 9.8% 31.3% 4.0% 0.7% 44.9% 2.7% 6.7% 100.0%

2020 9.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 0.0 0.0 1.1 Lost Time Case Rate 1 2021 3.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2 0.0 0.0 0.9 Rates 2020 16.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.1 0.0 0.0 1.9 Frequency Rate 2 (Recordable) 2021 7.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.5 0.0 0.0 1.4

OSHA has established specific calculations that enable the University to report the Recordable Injuries, Lost Time Case Rates and Frequency Rates. The Standard Base Rate (SBR) calculation is based on a rate of 200,000 labor hours which equates to 100 employees who work 40 hours per week for 50 weeks per year. Using the SBR allows the University to calculate their rate(s) per 100 employees.

1 The Lost Time Case Rate is calculated by multiplying the number of Lost Time Cases by 200,000 then dividing by the labor hours at the University. 2 The Frequency Rate is calculated by multiplying the number of recordable cases by 200,000 then dividing by the labor hours at the University. 3 The number of days are total days for the life of the cases first reported during this period. Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Disposal of Surplus Property XI-G. Disposal of Surplus property Michigan Technological University Surplus Property Sales April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021

Date Description Amount 05/28/21 2004 Gooseneck Trailer, 20-Footbed $ 6,311.50 05/28/21 1939 Ford Deluxe Fordor Sedan 8,253.50 05/28/21 2007 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Truck, SLT 4x4 4,612.25 05/28/21 1992 Ford L9000 Fire Truck, 300 Cummins 2,250.00 05/28/21 2000 Semi-Truck, Freightliner Argosy Cab-Over, w/ Trailer 9,348.75 06/16/21 Apparatus for Investigating Hydrocarbon Flammability 5,000.00 Total $ 35,776.00 Formal Session of the Board of Trustees - Other Business

XII. Other Business

XIII. Date for Next Formal Meeting: October 8, 2021

XIV. Adjourn