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Second annual Conference on Child Maltreatment scheduled for Sept. 25

6/4/13

Penn State will hold its second annual Conference on Child Maltreatment Sept. 25. Tailored for Pennsylvania's district attorneys, children and youth service administrators, law enforcement officials and Penn State faculty, the 2013 conference seeks to promote best practices for detection and substantiation of child abuse, foster connections within the child protection community and build University-community collaborations between Penn State’s faculty and professionals around the Commonwealth.

Integrity monitor’s quarterly report notes Penn State’s continued progress

5/31/13

Sen. George Mitchell, the independent, third-party athletics integrity monitor for Penn State, issued his third quarterly report on May 31 regarding the University’s performance under the Athletics Integrity Agreement. The University, the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference entered into the agreement in August as part of the consent decree imposed by the NCAA.

Penn State not party to rumored lawsuit

5/29/13

A headline today in the Harrisburg Patriot News implied that Penn State is part of potential legal action that could be taken against the NCAA. To clarify, the University is not a party to any lawsuit against the NCAA that may be filed by the Paterno family. Penn State remains committed to full compliance with the Consent Decree and the Athletics Integrity Agreement. We look forward to continuing to work with Sen. George Mitchell and recognize the important role that intercollegiate athletics provides for our student athletes and the wider University community. Penn State maintains an unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity in all aspects of our University and continues to be a world-class educational institution of which our students, faculty, staff and alumni can be justifiably proud.

Penn State Trustees approve changes to impact governance of University

5/3/13

Penn State's Board of Trustees adopted structural changes to their governance and oversight procedures today (May 3), as recommended by the Committee on Governance and Long-Range Planning, taking suggestions from the Pennsylvania Auditor General, the Middle States Accreditation Commission and the Freeh Group.

March 2013 Freeh Report update

Penn State continues work toward meeting Freeh recommendations

3/26/13

The University today (March 26) provided another update on the progress being made in meeting most of the 119 recommendations spelled out in a report by the Freeh Group, a consultant group hired in November 2011 to conduct an independent investigation of the University's response to allegations of sexual abuse committed by former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky.

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Employee training for child abuse prevention and reporting now online

3/26/13

Penn State's professional program designed to help individuals recognize and report suspected child abuse is now available online for University employees. Approximately 3,500 employees have completed the "Reporting Child Abuse" program since it went live on Feb. 28. In addition, more than 11,000 people also have completed Penn State's face-to-face training for identifying and preventing abuse.

University responds to Sandusky segment on 'Today' show

3/25/13

The "NBC Today" show Monday (March 25) aired portions of a telephone interview from prison with former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, who was convicted in July 2012 on 45 counts of child sexual abuse and sentenced to 30 to 60 years in solitary confinement.

Penn State Trustee James Broadhurst

Penn State Trustee Broadhurst testifies before Senate State Government Committee

3/18/13

James Broadhurst, Penn State trustee and chairman of the board’s Committee on Governance and Long-Range Planning, testified before the Pennsylvania Senate State Government Committee on March 18. The hearing was convened to allow senators to examine changes that already have taken place at the University and explore further potential improvements to the University’s system of governance. Joining Mr. Broadhurst at the witness table were Board Chair Keith Masser, and Trustee Ira Lubert.

Trustee Broadhurst's full testimony before the Senate State Governance Committee

3/18/13

James Broadhurst, Penn State trustee and chairman of the board’s Committee on Governance and Long-Range Planning, testified before the Pennsylvania Senate State Government Committee on March 18. The hearing was convened to allow senators to examine changes that already have taken place at the University and explore further potential improvements to the University’s system of governance. The following is the text of Broadhurst's testimony.

Penn State completes more than 70 percent of Freeh recommendations

3/14/13

At a meeting today (March 14) of the Penn State Board of Trustees' Legal and Compliance Committee, it was reported that of the 119 recommendations made by the Freeh Group in July, the University has now implemented 70 percent of those recommendations. The recommendations are designed to strengthen University policies and performance in areas such as safety and governance.

Integrity monitor's report updated; Penn State progress noted

3/1/13

Sen. George Mitchell, the independent third-party athletics integrity monitor for Penn State, Friday (March 1) issued his second quarterly report regarding the University's performance under the Athletics Integrity Agreement, which was entered into in August by the University, the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference as part of the consent decree imposed by the NCAA.

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Second annual Conference on Child Maltreatment scheduled for Sept. 25

6/4/13

Penn State will hold its second annual Conference on Child Maltreatment Sept. 25. Tailored for Pennsylvania's district attorneys, children and youth service administrators, law enforcement officials and Penn State faculty, the 2013 conference seeks to promote best practices for detection and substantiation of child abuse, foster connections within the child protection community and build University-community collaborations between Penn State’s faculty and professionals around the Commonwealth.

Integrity monitor’s quarterly report notes Penn State’s continued progress

5/31/13

Sen. George Mitchell, the independent, third-party athletics integrity monitor for Penn State, issued his third quarterly report on May 31 regarding the University’s performance under the Athletics Integrity Agreement. The University, the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference entered into the agreement in August as part of the consent decree imposed by the NCAA.

Penn State not party to rumored lawsuit

5/29/13

A headline today in the Harrisburg Patriot News implied that Penn State is part of potential legal action that could be taken against the NCAA. To clarify, the University is not a party to any lawsuit against the NCAA that may be filed by the Paterno family. Penn State remains committed to full compliance with the Consent Decree and the Athletics Integrity Agreement. We look forward to continuing to work with Sen. George Mitchell and recognize the important role that intercollegiate athletics provides for our student athletes and the wider University community. Penn State maintains an unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity in all aspects of our University and continues to be a world-class educational institution of which our students, faculty, staff and alumni can be justifiably proud.

Penn State Trustees approve changes to impact governance of University

5/3/13

Penn State's Board of Trustees adopted structural changes to their governance and oversight procedures today (May 3), as recommended by the Committee on Governance and Long-Range Planning, taking suggestions from the Pennsylvania Auditor General, the Middle States Accreditation Commission and the Freeh Group.

March 2013 Freeh Report update

Penn State continues work toward meeting Freeh recommendations

3/26/13

The University today (March 26) provided another update on the progress being made in meeting most of the 119 recommendations spelled out in a report by the Freeh Group, a consultant group hired in November 2011 to conduct an independent investigation of the University's response to allegations of sexual abuse committed by former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky.

We Are We Care badge

Employee training for child abuse prevention and reporting now online

3/26/13

Penn State's professional program designed to help individuals recognize and report suspected child abuse is now available online for University employees. Approximately 3,500 employees have completed the "Reporting Child Abuse" program since it went live on Feb. 28. In addition, more than 11,000 people also have completed Penn State's face-to-face training for identifying and preventing abuse.

University responds to Sandusky segment on 'Today' show

3/25/13

The "NBC Today" show Monday (March 25) aired portions of a telephone interview from prison with former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, who was convicted in July 2012 on 45 counts of child sexual abuse and sentenced to 30 to 60 years in solitary confinement.

Penn State Trustee James Broadhurst

Penn State Trustee Broadhurst testifies before Senate State Government Committee

3/18/13

James Broadhurst, Penn State trustee and chairman of the board’s Committee on Governance and Long-Range Planning, testified before the Pennsylvania Senate State Government Committee on March 18. The hearing was convened to allow senators to examine changes that already have taken place at the University and explore further potential improvements to the University’s system of governance. Joining Mr. Broadhurst at the witness table were Board Chair Keith Masser, and Trustee Ira Lubert.

Trustee Broadhurst's full testimony before the Senate State Governance Committee

3/18/13

James Broadhurst, Penn State trustee and chairman of the board’s Committee on Governance and Long-Range Planning, testified before the Pennsylvania Senate State Government Committee on March 18. The hearing was convened to allow senators to examine changes that already have taken place at the University and explore further potential improvements to the University’s system of governance. The following is the text of Broadhurst's testimony.

Penn State completes more than 70 percent of Freeh recommendations

3/14/13

At a meeting today (March 14) of the Penn State Board of Trustees' Legal and Compliance Committee, it was reported that of the 119 recommendations made by the Freeh Group in July, the University has now implemented 70 percent of those recommendations. The recommendations are designed to strengthen University policies and performance in areas such as safety and governance.

Integrity monitor's report updated; Penn State progress noted

3/1/13

Sen. George Mitchell, the independent third-party athletics integrity monitor for Penn State, Friday (March 1) issued his second quarterly report regarding the University's performance under the Athletics Integrity Agreement, which was entered into in August by the University, the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference as part of the consent decree imposed by the NCAA.