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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.

Future Meetings

  • Friday, October 6, 2023                                                                 
  • Friday, December 8, 2023                                                                             
  • Friday, March 8, 2024                                                                     
  • 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. Julia Burcin, Student Trustee
Ms. Jenna Nila, Student Trustee
Mr. Justin White, Student Trustee

Council of Trustees Documents

Facilities and Programs Naming Policy
Trustees Bylaws

Commonwealth University Council of Trustees Meeting Minutes Archives

December 9, 2022 • October 5, 2022 •

Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees Meeting Minutes Archives

 June 1, 2022 • Mar. 2, 2022Feb. 25, 2022 Special Public RemarksDec. 8, 2021Oct. 6, 2021 • June 3, 2021March 3, 2021Dec. 2, 2020Oct. 7, 2020 • June 3, 2020March 4, 2020 

Minutes Bundled by Years:
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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.