The Commonwealth University Council of Trustees, appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania and approved by the Senate, are charged with reviewing the administration, fiscal management and physical plant of the university.

Trustee Roles

The Trustees also conduct an annual evaluation of the president, which is given to the Chancellor for submission to PASSHE's Board of Governors. Based upon recommendations from the president, the Council of Trustees reviews and approves standards for:

the admission, discipline, and expulsion of students
policies and procedures governing use of institutional facilities and property
the creation of schools and academic programs
annual operating and capital budget requirements
charges for room and board, other fees (except student activity fees)

Council of Trustees Members

Honorable John E. Wetzel, Chair

Ms. Karen Russell, Vice Chair

Mr. Michael K. Hanna Jr., Secretary

Mr.Daniel P. Elby, At Large Officer

Ms. Amy Brayford

Mr. Krystjan K Callahan

Mr. Steven Crawford

Mr. Patrick Henderson

Ms. Susan Kefover

Dr. Brian D. O'Donnell

Ms. Angela C. Smith

Mr. Raymond Zaborney

Ms. Jessica Dodge, Student Trustee

Ms. Janeyda Ortiz, Student Trustee

Mr. Marvens Ravix, Student Trustee