Thank you for asking some great questions. I wish I had answers.
As I outlined in my comments to the Board - supported by the facts - I see zero compelling reasons for this action. I would hesitate to presume what rationales might have been in the minds of other members of the Board. As I noted, after my comments, there was no deliberation or argument made by any of the other Board members.
I would begin with suggesting your contact trustees Brandon Short, Steve Wagman, and Alvin DeLevie, who are up for re-election this year and voted in favor (you can reach out to all the trustees via the Board of Trustees website). I have spent the morning fielding questions just like yours from concerned alumni, and perhaps I should write up a Q&A post to cover the answers I can provide. It is an honor and a privilege - and my duty - to be the voice of the alumni and all Penn State stakeholders.
Benedict:
Thank you for asking some great questions. I wish I had answers.
As I outlined in my comments to the Board - supported by the facts - I see zero compelling reasons for this action. I would hesitate to presume what rationales might have been in the minds of other members of the Board. As I noted, after my comments, there was no deliberation or argument made by any of the other Board members.
I would begin with suggesting your contact trustees Brandon Short, Steve Wagman, and Alvin DeLevie, who are up for re-election this year and voted in favor (you can reach out to all the trustees via the Board of Trustees website). I have spent the morning fielding questions just like yours from concerned alumni, and perhaps I should write up a Q&A post to cover the answers I can provide. It is an honor and a privilege - and my duty - to be the voice of the alumni and all Penn State stakeholders.