Weekly Topic – Why are you running? And love of the University is not enough as we all love the University.
Sam Zamrik Ph.D., 1961, 1965 (http://samyzamrik.com/) – Well, I could not simply stand by and see what’s happening to Penn State‘s reputation and the action of the board, the disgraceful scandal, and the media that tried to destroy the institution that I have spent 40 years of my life serving. I am advocating structure change in the charter’s board membership so we can have an adequate alumni representation to institute transparency and open communication. Public trust and confidence must be restored in Penn State’s leadership.
Joanne C DiRinaldo, EdD, 1978 (http://www.joannedirinaldo.com/). – As an advisory board member at Penn State New Kensington campus, there is gap in the communication and streamlining of collaborative efforts with University Park. Commitment to student growth and economic development across the entire university is essential. I would be honored to serve my alumni constituents knowing they have my utmost dedication to protect and maintain their welfare while carrying out the university mission.
Myke Triebold, 1972 (http://pennstatetrustee.com/) – I believe as a trustee I would be able to examine and work on changing the bylaws, policies, and procedures that resulted in the debacle of a scandalous 2011. Structural changes in the board need to be made to create different representation, accountability, and openness for decision making regarding the future of Penn State, especially in regards to university fiscal policies, relationships with Harrisburg legislators, and our reputation outside of Happy Valley.
Scott Munroe, 1998 (http://www.facebook.com/scott.k.munroe)– I am running because we have a clearly broken system, which is evident in the issues surrounding the Sandusky trial, but also exists in our overall culture of administration, values, and the decision making process. We need to reestablish institutional self-control and the need to follow good planning practices that maximize the value of existing resources instead of acting as enablers by supporting a building boom while existing space goes underutilized and tuition becomes the most expensive in the nation for a public university. We must do this while changing the Board of Trustees from a group that is interested in the prestige, money and power of a closed group, with a lack of leadership to one that is responsive and hold dear the values of being a Penn State Alumni, and the lives of innocents.
Scott Fozard, 1989 (http://www.Fozard4BOT.com) – The way that everything regarding the Sandusky scandal has been handled to this point shows a complete lack of leadership and vision at the highest levels within Penn State. I would like to help transform the BOT as an “outsider” as I am not a money and power player who will likely end up supporting the established group-think mentality of those current money and power players now in control. My role will be to help fill our leadership void by contributing strong character, unwavering ethics and true vision…not just money for facilities and / or padded resumes.
PSAT(Penn State Alumni Trustee)-Choice 