The 咨询委员会 of Penn State 阿宾顿 is established by action of the University Board of Trustees to assist the administration in fulfilling the campus' mission and mandates, as described in its Strategic Plan.
The 咨询委员会 functions primarily, but not exclusively, as an external arm of the campus and as a liaison with the community as a whole and with individual components of the community, such as governmental and legal entities, business and industry, 社会机构, 劳动, and professional organizations and associations.
The 咨询委员会 members serve as informed advocates and ambassadors for Penn State 阿宾顿 campus, and advisors to the Chancellor. 以这种身份, the 咨询委员会 is not a governing board, and does not have fiduciary, 立法, or administrative responsibilities, since these reside with the University’s Board of Trustees.
Board Member Expectations and Responsibilities
- 大使: Serve as an informed representative of Penn State 阿宾顿.
- 顾问: Serve as counsel to the Chancellor and/or his/her designee by providing knowledge and perspective about the community and the interface of Penn State 阿宾顿 programs and services as they relate to the college’s mission and vision. Members’ advice and support includes, but is not limited to, matters involving:
- Strategic planning, including policies and practices that serve and benefit the greater Philadelphia region in which Penn State 阿宾顿 is located.
- Raising funds to improve the academic programs, student affairs programs, 物理设施, 设备, and support services of Penn State 阿宾顿, including making an annual personal financial commitment.
- 提倡: Serve as a strong and loyal supporter of Penn State 阿宾顿’s educational, 研究, 外展, and economic roles as Philadelphia’s largest Penn State campus.
咨询委员会 Membership
We are honored to have the following people serving on Penn State 阿宾顿's 咨询委员会.