Council of Trustees

The Commonwealth University Council of Trustees, appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania and approved by the Senate, are charged with reviewing the administration, fiscal management and physical plant of the university.

Upcoming Meetings

Friday, March 8, 2024 at 2:30 PM - Agenda
- To participate in the virtual meeting please access:
  - https://commonwealthu-edu.zoom.us/j/96315619663?pwd=bi9VdUU5TnI4Nnd3bkZYT1MvYnQvQT09
  - Webinar ID: 963 1561 9663
  - Passcode: 943637
Friday, May 3, 2024

Trustee Roles

The Trustees also conduct an annual evaluation of the president, which is given to the Chancellor for submission to PASSHE's Board of Governors. Based upon recommendations from the president, the Council of Trustees reviews and approves standards for:

the admission, discipline, and expulsion of students
policies and procedures governing use of institutional facilities and property
the creation of schools and academic programs
annual operating and capital budget requirements
charges for room and board, other fees (except student activity fees)

Council of Trustees Members

Mr. John E. Wetzel, Chair
Ms. Karen Russell, Vice Chair
Mr. Michael K. Hanna Jr., Secretary
Mr.Daniel P. Elby, At Large Officer
Ms. Amy Brayford
Dr. Brian D. O'Donnell
Mr. Ray Zaborney
Mr. Steve Crawford
Mr. Patrick Henderson
Ms. Susan Kefover
Mr. Krystjan K Callahan
Ms. Angela C. Smith
Ms. Jessica Dodge, Student Trustee
Ms. Tynesha Holloway, Student Trustee
Mr. Marvens Ravix, Student Trustee

Council of Trustees Documents

Commonwealth University Council of Trustees Meeting Minutes Archives

2023
- March 10 - March 21 - May 5 - October 6
2022
- October 5 - December 9

Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees Meeting Minutes Archives

2022
- February 25 (Special Public Remarks) - March 2 - June 1
2021
- March 3 - June 3 - October 6 - December 8
2020
- March 4 - June 3 - October 7 - December 2

Minutes Bundled by Years:
2019 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 • 2011 • 2010 • 2009 • 2008 • 2007 • 2006 • 2005 • 2004 • 2003 • 2002 • 2001

Act 50 of 2020 empowers the Board of Governors to make the appointment of students to serve on the Councils of Trustees for the 14 universities with the State System. Prior to the enactment of this law, the appointment was made by the Governor.