4) Does Penn State ensure that local stakeholders in the university, including local residents, local government, and civil society representatives (which may include groups such as refugee resettlement agencies), have a meaningful mechanism or for participating in university decision making?

Yes. Representation by local government and/ or educational organizations: the state Secretary of Education serves as an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees. Representation by private sector organizations: The Board of Trustees’ charter provides for the election of six trustees representing business and industry endeavors. Representation by civil society: The Board of Trustees’ charter provides for the election of six trustees who represent the organized agricultural societies or associations in the Commonwealth. As a state-related university, Penn State’s governance structure gives some preference to state representation, especially in the selection process for the six agricultural delegates and in the inclusion of state secretaries of the departments of Agriculture; Education; and Conservation and Natural Resources as ex officio members. However local community members and organizations are not given a special role in university governance.

Krista Bailey2025-04-11T15:54:40-04:00April 11, 2025|

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4) Does Penn State ensure that local stakeholders in the university, including local residents, local government, and civil society representatives (which may include groups such as refugee resettlement agencies), have a meaningful mechanism or for participating in university decision making?

4) Does Penn State ensure that local stakeholders in the university, including local residents, local government, and civil society representatives (which may include groups such as refugee resettlement agencies), have a meaningful mechanism or for participating in university decision making?