Board of Trustees meets; President Erickson's remarks
1/18/13
Penn State President Rodney Erickson delivered the following remarks during the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held today Jan. 18 on the University Park campus.
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Penn State Board approves pay increase for University president
12/19/12
Penn State's Board of Trustees has authorized a salary increase for University President Rodney A. Erickson from $515,000 to $600,000 per year, effective Nov. 1.
The performance-based increase, reviewed by the full board, was initiated on the one-year anniversary of Erickson being named president and is in line with the employment agreement between Erickson and the University that has been in place since November 2011. Erickson's contract is based solely on salary and a typical benefits package. He does not live in a University-owned house and there is no provision in his contract for any deferred compensation upon his retirement.
Members of Penn State Presidential Selection Council announced
11/16/12
Penn State Board of Trustees Chairman Karen Peetz, upon authorization by the board, today (Nov. 16) appointed members of the Trustee Presidential Selection Council, which will oversee the search process for the next president of Penn State.
The council consists of 12 Trustees and the chair of For the Future: The Campaign for Penn State Students.
Board of Trustees meets; President Erickson's remarks
11/16/12
Penn State President Rodney Erickson delivered the following remarks during the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held Nov. 16 on the University Park campus.
Board of Trustees meets; President Erickson's remarks
5/4/12
The Penn State Board of Trustees Friday (May 4) held its regular bimonthly meeting at the University Park campus. The meeting opened with remarks from University President Rodney Erickson, who noted the University's upcoming commencement activities and shared Admissions and Development news, including a young alumnus who endowed a scholarship for student entrepreneurs. He congratulated several students, student organizations, trustees and faculty for their honors and achievements. These include the work of a recent alumnus and graduating Schreyer scholar, who created a simple, award-winning device called a Tippy Tap that is greatly benefiting public health in rural Africa. He also recognized faculty members who have been honored by the University as Evan Pugh professors and Penn State laureates, and by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation with fellowships.
Board of Trustees meets; President Erickson's remarks
3/16/12
The Penn State Board of Trustees Friday (March 16) held its regular bi-monthly meeting at the University Fitness and Conference Center on the campus of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The meeting opened with remarks from University President Rodney Erickson, who discussed the outlook for appropriations to the University from the Commonwealth and his recent appearances before the House and Senate appropriation committees. He also recognized THON's record-breaking year and discussed research advances, student, faculty and athletics achievements, and University development and alumni news.
Senate rejects two motions
1/25/12
Penn State's University Faculty Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 24, voted against two motions related to the University's Board of Trustees. Senators voted against a motion to form a special committee with a majority of members who are independent of the University that would have investigated the Board of Trustees' oversight role. The Senate also voted against a vote of no confidence in the board.
Board of Trustees meets; President Erickson's remarks
1/20/12
The Penn State Board of Trustees met Friday (Jan. 20) at the Nittany Lion Inn on the University Park campus and opened the meeting with remarks from Penn State President Rodney Erickson.
A post-weekend message from President Rodney Erickson
11/14/11
Nov. 14, 2011 -- This past week has tested the character and resilience of the Penn State community in ways we never could have imagined. Many of you shared my shock and surprise as the reports unfolded. Yet, after this past weekend, I just want to take a moment to tell all of you how proud I am. Our students and athletes, in particular, demonstrated the best of what it means to be a Penn Stater.
On Friday night, our students organized a candlelight vigil for the victims of abuse, and thousands came to express their concern and resolve. It was a meaningful and deeply moving way to show support.
At the Penn State-Nebraska football game on Saturday, tens of thousands of fans supported the Blue Out, a solemn moment of silence, as well as many other efforts to raise awareness and money for this very serious issue.
On the field, the football players demonstrated a level of maturity and determination that was an inspiration. The athletes from both teams came together at midfield in unity, respect and prayer for the victims. Then they played their hearts out. It was remarkable in so many ways.
Thank you for coming together as a community.
Today, we are back to class and the business of running this University. I urge you to refocus on your educational goals and remain mindful of the five promises I have made to the Penn State community as we move forward. Collectively, we need to show the nation and world that Penn State cares, and that Penn State is a community of individuals committed to moving forward with a shared sense of purpose.
If you have not yet seen the five promises, I will share them below.
Again, thank you for your support and the kind words I have heard from so many people. It gives me the confidence to know that together we are moving in the right direction.
My Promise to the Penn State Community
1) I will reinforce to the entire Penn State community the moral imperative of doing the right thing -- the first time, every time.
-- We will revisit all standards, policies and programs to ensure they meet not only the law, but Penn State's standard. To oversee this effort, I will appoint an ethics officer who will report directly to me.
-- I ask for the support of the entire Penn State community to work together to reorient our culture. Never again should anyone at Penn State feel scared to do the right thing. My door will always be open.
2) As I lead by example, I will expect no less of others.
-- I will ensure proper governance and oversight exists across the entire University, including Intercollegiate Athletics.
3) Penn State is committed to transparency to the fullest extent possible given the ongoing investigations.
-- I encourage dialogue with students, faculty, alumni and other members of the Penn State community.
4) We will be respectful and sensitive to the victims and their families. We will seek appropriate ways to foster healing and raise broader awareness of the issue of sexual abuse.
5) My administration will provide whatever resources, access and information are needed to support the special committee's investigation. I pledge to take immediate action based on its findings.
Rodney Erickson
Spanier to serve on Big Ten COP/C Executive Committee for 2011-12
7/1/11
The Big Ten Conference office announced that Indiana University President Michael McRobbie will begin his second year as the chair of the Council of Presidents/Chancellors (COP/C). McRobbie will be joined on the COP/C Executive Committee for the 2011-12 academic year by University of Iowa President Sally Mason as vice chair, along with two past chairs in Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon and Penn State University President Graham Spanier. These four individuals will also serve as the Executive/Compensation Committee for the Big Ten Conference.
Budget situation continues as topic at Faculty Senate
4/28/11
Penn State officials hope to keep tuition increases for 2011-12 very moderate, despite a potentially significant cut to the University's appropriation from the Commonwealth, President Graham Spanier said Thursday (April 28) speaking to the University Faculty Senate. "We are determined that this tuition increase will not be unusual, despite the unusual challenge with which we are faced," Spanier said. "If we can, we want to make it the typical increase students expect in a normal year."
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Board of Trustees meets; President Erickson's remarks
1/18/13
Penn State President Rodney Erickson delivered the following remarks during the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held today Jan. 18 on the University Park campus.
Penn State Board approves pay increase for University president
12/19/12
Penn State's Board of Trustees has authorized a salary increase for University President Rodney A. Erickson from $515,000 to $600,000 per year, effective Nov. 1.
The performance-based increase, reviewed by the full board, was initiated on the one-year anniversary of Erickson being named president and is in line with the employment agreement between Erickson and the University that has been in place since November 2011. Erickson's contract is based solely on salary and a typical benefits package. He does not live in a University-owned house and there is no provision in his contract for any deferred compensation upon his retirement.
Members of Penn State Presidential Selection Council announced
11/16/12
Penn State Board of Trustees Chairman Karen Peetz, upon authorization by the board, today (Nov. 16) appointed members of the Trustee Presidential Selection Council, which will oversee the search process for the next president of Penn State.
The council consists of 12 Trustees and the chair of For the Future: The Campaign for Penn State Students.
Board of Trustees meets; President Erickson's remarks
11/16/12
Penn State President Rodney Erickson delivered the following remarks during the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees, held Nov. 16 on the University Park campus.
Board of Trustees meets; President Erickson's remarks
5/4/12
The Penn State Board of Trustees Friday (May 4) held its regular bimonthly meeting at the University Park campus. The meeting opened with remarks from University President Rodney Erickson, who noted the University's upcoming commencement activities and shared Admissions and Development news, including a young alumnus who endowed a scholarship for student entrepreneurs. He congratulated several students, student organizations, trustees and faculty for their honors and achievements. These include the work of a recent alumnus and graduating Schreyer scholar, who created a simple, award-winning device called a Tippy Tap that is greatly benefiting public health in rural Africa. He also recognized faculty members who have been honored by the University as Evan Pugh professors and Penn State laureates, and by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation with fellowships.
Board of Trustees meets; President Erickson's remarks
3/16/12
The Penn State Board of Trustees Friday (March 16) held its regular bi-monthly meeting at the University Fitness and Conference Center on the campus of the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The meeting opened with remarks from University President Rodney Erickson, who discussed the outlook for appropriations to the University from the Commonwealth and his recent appearances before the House and Senate appropriation committees. He also recognized THON's record-breaking year and discussed research advances, student, faculty and athletics achievements, and University development and alumni news.
Senate rejects two motions
1/25/12
Penn State's University Faculty Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 24, voted against two motions related to the University's Board of Trustees. Senators voted against a motion to form a special committee with a majority of members who are independent of the University that would have investigated the Board of Trustees' oversight role. The Senate also voted against a vote of no confidence in the board.
Board of Trustees meets; President Erickson's remarks
1/20/12
The Penn State Board of Trustees met Friday (Jan. 20) at the Nittany Lion Inn on the University Park campus and opened the meeting with remarks from Penn State President Rodney Erickson.
A post-weekend message from President Rodney Erickson
11/14/11
Nov. 14, 2011 -- This past week has tested the character and resilience of the Penn State community in ways we never could have imagined. Many of you shared my shock and surprise as the reports unfolded. Yet, after this past weekend, I just want to take a moment to tell all of you how proud I am. Our students and athletes, in particular, demonstrated the best of what it means to be a Penn Stater.
On Friday night, our students organized a candlelight vigil for the victims of abuse, and thousands came to express their concern and resolve. It was a meaningful and deeply moving way to show support.
At the Penn State-Nebraska football game on Saturday, tens of thousands of fans supported the Blue Out, a solemn moment of silence, as well as many other efforts to raise awareness and money for this very serious issue.
On the field, the football players demonstrated a level of maturity and determination that was an inspiration. The athletes from both teams came together at midfield in unity, respect and prayer for the victims. Then they played their hearts out. It was remarkable in so many ways.
Thank you for coming together as a community.
Today, we are back to class and the business of running this University. I urge you to refocus on your educational goals and remain mindful of the five promises I have made to the Penn State community as we move forward. Collectively, we need to show the nation and world that Penn State cares, and that Penn State is a community of individuals committed to moving forward with a shared sense of purpose.
If you have not yet seen the five promises, I will share them below.
Again, thank you for your support and the kind words I have heard from so many people. It gives me the confidence to know that together we are moving in the right direction.
My Promise to the Penn State Community
1) I will reinforce to the entire Penn State community the moral imperative of doing the right thing -- the first time, every time.
-- We will revisit all standards, policies and programs to ensure they meet not only the law, but Penn State's standard. To oversee this effort, I will appoint an ethics officer who will report directly to me.
-- I ask for the support of the entire Penn State community to work together to reorient our culture. Never again should anyone at Penn State feel scared to do the right thing. My door will always be open.
2) As I lead by example, I will expect no less of others.
-- I will ensure proper governance and oversight exists across the entire University, including Intercollegiate Athletics.
3) Penn State is committed to transparency to the fullest extent possible given the ongoing investigations.
-- I encourage dialogue with students, faculty, alumni and other members of the Penn State community.
4) We will be respectful and sensitive to the victims and their families. We will seek appropriate ways to foster healing and raise broader awareness of the issue of sexual abuse.
5) My administration will provide whatever resources, access and information are needed to support the special committee's investigation. I pledge to take immediate action based on its findings.
Rodney Erickson
Spanier to serve on Big Ten COP/C Executive Committee for 2011-12
7/1/11
The Big Ten Conference office announced that Indiana University President Michael McRobbie will begin his second year as the chair of the Council of Presidents/Chancellors (COP/C). McRobbie will be joined on the COP/C Executive Committee for the 2011-12 academic year by University of Iowa President Sally Mason as vice chair, along with two past chairs in Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon and Penn State University President Graham Spanier. These four individuals will also serve as the Executive/Compensation Committee for the Big Ten Conference.
Budget situation continues as topic at Faculty Senate
4/28/11
Penn State officials hope to keep tuition increases for 2011-12 very moderate, despite a potentially significant cut to the University's appropriation from the Commonwealth, President Graham Spanier said Thursday (April 28) speaking to the University Faculty Senate. "We are determined that this tuition increase will not be unusual, despite the unusual challenge with which we are faced," Spanier said. "If we can, we want to make it the typical increase students expect in a normal year."