The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees approved Presidential Search Advisory Committee appointments and the committee's charge during a special meeting held virtually Wednesday night.
“We are pleased that the members selected represent a broad range of stakeholder groups and a variety of interests, both on campus and off,” said Steve Young, chair of the NMU Board of Trustees. “It was important to ensure involvement from all levels as we begin the important search for Northern's next president. All of the individuals considered during this process would have been excellent committee members.”
NMU Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students Chris Greer was appointed to serve as chair of the committee.
“I am honored to be a part of this Presidential Search Advisory Committee and to serve as chair,” Greer said. “I will do my very best to lead this important endeavor so that we can bring top presidential candidates to campus.”
The NMU Board of Trustees voted in early December to retain the services of Parker Executive Search to identify prospective presidential candidates. The advisory committee appointed tonight will be charged with working with Parker on all facets of the search. Responsibilities include reviewing candidate resumes, interviewing top candidates, and identifying three to five unranked candidates to present to the NMU Board of Trustees, who will select the next president.
The Presidential Search Advisory Committee membership includes:
Faculty
Dwight Brady, AAUP president and Communications and Media Studies professor
Daryl Kobie, NMUFA president and Industrial Maintenance professor
Norma Froelich, Academic Senate chair and Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences professor
April Lindala, Center for Native American Studies professor
Administration
Carter Wilson, department head, Political Science
Brad Canale, CEO of the NMU Foundation
Chris Greer, assistant vice president and dean of students
Students
Bethany Beavers, ASNMU president
D'Mario Duckett, Black Student Union president
Staff
Rick Schwemin, AFSCME president and buildings and grounds attendant
Jeffrey Roo, UAW 1950 president and Printing Services staff member
Andy Hill, UAW 2178 president and director of annual giving in the NMU Foundation
Community
Jenna Smith, Marquette mayor and HR professional with Marquette Area Public Schools
Community/Alumni
Missy Holmquist, CEO at Upper Peninsula Health Plan
Kara Katona, Makela, Toutant, Hill, Nardi & Katona, P.C.
Alumni
Mike Oswald, COO Hill & Wilkinson Construction and NMU Foundation board of directors
Teri List, Microsoft board of directors
Former NMU Trustee
Donna Murray Brown, who served through Dec. 31, 2021
Current NMU Board of Trustees Members
Robert Mahaney
Jason Morgan
Tami Seavoy
Steve Young, ex officio non-voting
Kerri Schuiling transitioned from her previous role of NMU provost and vice president for Academic Affairs to interim president, effective Oct. 1. She agreed to serve in that capacity until a new president is selected.