Administration

Board of Trustees actions and reports

University Park, Pa. — Penn State's Board of Trustees held its regular bi-monthly meeting Friday, Jan. 23, at the Nittany Lion Inn on Penn State's University Park campus. In his opening remarks to the board, President Graham B. Spanier discussed the latest update on how the economy is affecting the University, the continued uptick in applications to Penn State and student aid, as well as student, faculty and athletic accomplishments and research. Read the full story at http://live.psu.edu/story/37108

In its inaugural year, Penn State's School of International Affairs, housed within The Dickinson School of Law, is preparing its first class of 27 students for critical issues stemming from the impact of globalization. Tiyanjana Maluwa, director of the School of International Affairs, explained to the board that a multidisciplinary curriculum offers students the opportunity to gain a master's degree with several specialty concentrations, including science, technology and environment, trade and economics and global leadership and management. Read the full story at http://live.psu.edu/story/37109

Penn State plans to continue promoting worldwide citizenship among its students to attain global leadership in scholarship and international engagements, by enhancing its study abroad and international student recruitment. Michael Adewumi, vice provost for International Programs, told board members that enhancing traditional methods and providing a strong framework for broader international interactions would allow the University to strengthen its international position and provide students greater opportunities. Read the full story at http://live.psu.edu/story/37112

Damon Sims, Penn State's vice president for Student Affairs, led a panel discussion for the University's Board of Trustees that detailed Penn State's participation in the 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and some of the survey's initial findings. The presentation also focused on Penn State's use of the NSSE data. Read the full story at http://live.psu.edu/story/37111

Addressing growing operational needs at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, the University's Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Highland Associates Architects of Clarks Summit, Pa., as architect for a new 30,000-gross square foot central support and warehouse facility at the Penn State Hershey campus. Read the full story at http://live.psu.edu/story/37121

Penn State will purchase the James Building, located at 121-123 S. Burrowes St. in State College, following approval by the University's Board of Trustees. The building has been leased from the Rider family since 1988 and currently houses the offices of the Daily Collegian newspaper and is adjacent to other University-owned properties. Read the full story at http://live.psu.edu/story/37116

The University Board of Trustees approved final plans for a proposed addition to the Penn State Altoona Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts building. Read the full story at http://live.psu.edu/story/37117

The Board of Trustees recognized the passing of Trustee Emeritus Howard O. "Mike" Beaver Jr., a retired executive in specialty steel manufacturing, with a formal resolution honoring his 12 years of service to the University. Beaver died Nov. 24, 2008, at the age of 83. Read the full story at http://live.psu.edu/story/37115

James S. Broadhurst, chairman of Eat'n Park Hospitality Group Inc., was re-elected chair of Penn State's Board of Trustees. Steve A. Garban was re-elected vice-chair. Read the full story at http://live.psu.edu/story/37113

Last Updated March 19, 2009