UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi will host two virtual town hall meetings on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 14, to share additional details and answer questions from members of the Penn State community about the University’s 2022-23 operating budget and tuition rates.
Leaders will share updates on work that is underway to enhance revenues, find efficiencies and reduce spending, while also maintaining both access and affordability and educational excellence in line with Penn State’s land-grant mission. The town halls will serve as an opportunity for Penn State leaders to engage in further information-sharing and dialogue with students and families, faculty, and staff about the University’s operating budget, tuition and planning for long-term success.
Faculty and staff town hall
The first town hall will be for all Penn State faculty and staff members at 9 a.m. on Sept. 14. The town hall will feature a question-and-answer format and will be livestreamed for viewing at all Penn State campuses at LiveEvents.psu.edu. During the employee town hall, leaders will provide an update about the University’s budget outlook and steps Penn State is taking to arrive at a balanced budget by 2025.
SUBMIT EMPLOYEE QUESTIONS: Employees are encouraged to submit questions in advance of the town hall using this online form. This form also can be used to submit questions in real time as the town hall is happening.
Joining Bendapudi for the employee town hall will be:
- Justin Schwartz, interim executive vice president and provost.
- Sara Thorndike, senior vice president for Finance and Business/treasurer.
- Jennifer Wilkes, interim vice president for Human Resources.
Student and family town hall
The second town hall will be for all Penn State students and their families at 11 a.m. on Sept. 14. The student town hall, which also will be livestreamed for viewing at all Penn State campuses at LiveEvents.psu.edu, will feature a Q&A format to provide students with greater context about Penn State’s budget process and challenges, and how these factors are impacting tuition.
SUBMIT STUDENT QUESTIONS: Students and families are encouraged to submit questions in advance of the town hall using this online form. This form also can be used to submit questions in real time to be answered during the town hall.
Joining Bendapudi for the student and family town hall will be:
- Zack Moore, vice president for Government and Community Relations.
- Damon Sims, vice president for Student Affairs.
- Sara Thorndike, senior vice president for Finance and Business/treasurer.
Both town halls will be archived shortly after each meeting at LiveEvents.psu.edu for those who are unable to view them live.