May 11 Set For Date Of Trustee Elections

January 21, 2000
University Park, Pa. -- The Penn State Board of Trustees today (Jan. 21) approved Thursday, May 11, as the date for the delegate election of trustees and for counting the ballots in the alumni election.

Six trustees are elected by delegates from organized agricultural societies within the Commonwealth. Six trustees are elected by delegates from organized engineering, mining, manufacturing, and mechanical societies -- referred to as the industrial societies -- in Pennsylvania.

The term of service for industrial and agricultural trustees is three years, and two terms from each category expire each year.

Nine trustees are elected by the alumni for three-year terms, with three terms expiring each year.

To participate in the election of trustees, delegates from agricultural and industrial societies must be members of organized societies, which have been in existence for at least three months preceding the election, and notify the University of this fact at least 60 days prior to the election.

To participate in the alumni election, voters must have received an associate, bachelor’s or an advanced degree from any Penn State campus or be a former student (some restrictions apply).

Questions regarding the election processes or eligibility should be directed to: Associate Secretary of the Board of Trustees, 205 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802; or by phone at (814) 865-2521.

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Contact: Christy Rambeau (814) 865-7517 or email