Council of Trustees

About

Each university in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is governed by a Council of Trustees whose duties, responsibilities, and powers are set by law in Act 188.

PennWest’s Council of Trustees consists of 15 members who, except for three student members, are appointed by the Pennsylvania’s governor and approved by the state Senate.

Powers and Duties of Trustees

Make recommendations to the chancellor for appointment and retention of the president.
Assist president in developing proper relations and understanding between the institution and its programs and the public.
Review and provide input to the president on facility policies and procedures.
Approve schools and academic programs.
Review and approve the university’s annual operating and capital budgets.
Review and approve charges for tuition, room and board, and other student fees.
Review contracts and purchases negotiated by the president.

Bylaws

View the Council of Trustee Bylaws.

Meet Our Trustees

Kathy L. Pape ’75, Chair
Edinboro

Larry Maggi ’75, Vice Chair
California

J.D. Dunbar ’77, ’79, Secretary
Clarion

Tyrique Whitson, Student Trustee
California

Rachel Kister, Student Trustee
Clarion

Sonia Yost, Student Trustee
Edinboro

Portrait of Barbara Logue

Barbara Logue
California

Portrait of Barry Niccolai

Barry Niccolai ’93
California

Dr. Mohamed Yamba

Dr. Mohamed Yamba
California

Portrait of Rep. Donna Oberlander

Rep. Donna Oberlander ’91
Clarion

Portrait of Larry Pickett

Larry Pickett ’77
Clarion

Portrait of Neil Weaver

Neil Weaver ’00
Clarion

Portrait of Mark Bellini

Mark Bellini ’79
Edinboro

Portrait of Patricia Kennedy

Patricia Kennedy ’85
Edinboro

Portrait of Danny Jones

Danny Jones ’13
Edinboro

Portrait of Dr. Christopher Fiorentino

Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino, Ex-Officio State System Chancellor

The council’s regular meetings are held in person and livestreamed here.

If you wish to provide public comment at an upcoming meeting, email the board liaison at least 24 hours prior the meeting to be added to the public commenter list.