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Trustee Elections

The annual election process of Trustees elected by Penn State alumni begins on April 10th, 2024. Click here for more information.

Alumni Candidate Biographies and Position Statements can be viewed here.
Agricultural Candidate Biographies and Position Statements can be viewed here.

Eight Penn State alumni to receive Distinguished Alumni Awards in 2024

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2024 Meeting Dates – Board of Trustees

  • May 2-3, 2024
    University Park
  • July 18-19, 2024
    Penn State Altoona
  • September 5-6, 2024
    University Park
  • November 7-8, 2024
    University Park

Upcoming Off-Cycle Meetings

  • March 21, 2024 Meetings:
    Committee on Legal and Compliance – 8:00am-9:00am
    Committee on Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Life – 9:15-10:15am
    Committee on Equity and Human Resources – 10:30-11:30am
    Committee on Outreach, Development and Community Relations – 1:00-2:15pm

 

Penn State Board of Trustees

As Penn State’s governing body, the Board of Trustees takes a holistic approach to guiding goals, policies, and procedures as well as reviewing and approving University budgets. In partnership with the president, the board seeks to advance the institution while acting in the best interests of the University community. In the exercise of its responsibilities, the board delegates day-to-day management and control of the University to the president, with certain reserved powers as set forth in the University’s bylaws.

The board comprises thirty-six voting members and two ex-officio non-voting members—the President of the University and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Members represent various entities including, but not limited to, Pennsylvania county agricultural societies, business and industry, students, and faculty. Learn more about who members represent on the Elections page.

Connect With Us

Stay up to date on the board’s activities and get involved.

Your engagement with the board is critical and necessary to supporting the success and advancement of the University. By participating in elections, attending meetings, and addressing the board, you’re helping shape future decisions that can have a lasting impact on our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.  

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Meeting Livestream

Join us virtually at the next meeting livestream. Check the list of upcoming meetings and recent news for more information on livestream dates and times.

Committees

Learn more about the purpose, goals, and members of each standing committee.

Public Comment

Share your thoughts with the board at an upcoming meeting. Learn more about addressing the board and how to sign up.

2024 Meetings

Check upcoming meeting dates or watch a recording of a previous meeting to find out what you missed.

Elections

Participate in upcoming trustee elections and learn more about the candidates.

Share Feedback

Share feedback on issues related to the Board’s responsibility for governing and stewarding the University using an anonymous feedback form.
“My commitment is to continue to work with each of you to ensure our focus, as a board, remains on strategic matters such as affordability, financial management, innovation, the future of higher education and ensuring Penn State is an inclusive environment for all.”
Matt Schuyler

Chair of the Board of Trustees