Why are PSAT Choice Candidates Running for Board of Trustees

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 Choice Positions on Ballot

There are 86 nominees for the Penn State Board of Trustees for the 2012 elections.  The ballot positions for the PSAT-Choice candidates are:

Joanne DiRinaldo, EdD  Position 28

Sam Y Zamrik  Position 27

Scott Munroe  Position 31

Scott Fozard Position 50

Myke Atwater Triebold Position 60

Who Is PSAT–Penn State Alumni Trust-Choice

Vote for Indpendence and Transparency

The basic answer is that PSAT-Choice began with the goal of correcting the course of our University’s governing structure, starting with the Board of Trustees.  It is our plan to remove the veil of secrecy and transform the Board and our Administration into a responsive and transparent organization that truly has the mission and advancement of our University as its core focus.

 We are a group of five independent candidates that all have the common goal of reorganizing the structure of the Board of Trustees.  We all feel that the issues we face at Penn State go beyond that of merely removing the current members and replacing them.  We have a system that needs to be transformed to again serve the best interests of the mission of our University and the State of Pennsylvania.  Another focus of our group is to educate the alumni about choices to fill the three open slots, and encourage each voter  to look at the biographies and platforms of each candidate and select ones that they are truly comfortable.  Who do you feel will best represent the interests of the University going forward?  We do not believe that a voter should be bound to a restricted slate of candidates when voting for something as important and personal as how the future of Penn State is directed.

We are independent candidates with common goals within our platforms and visions for the future of Penn State.  We have agreed to work together for the purposes of sharing resources, while still running separate campaigns.

 

Penn State Alumni Trust- Choice (PSAT-Choice) Announce Candidacy

Penn State is at a crossroads, not because our research and education are not strong.  In fact, it is stronger then ever.  What has brought us to this crossroads are the top levels of our administration.  We have a leadership void that has created a Board of Trustees and Administration that turned a blind eye to the Sandusky scandal until it was too late.  The board members still distances themselves from their responsibilitis and actions.  This has led to the deterioration of the health, welfare, reputation and moral integrity of our University.

It is time for a change, from the inside out.  We need trustees that can not only transform the Board from an organization that hides behind non-disclosure laws to one that is transparent and responsive to all.  The new Board we seek needs to be capable of maintaining its responsibilities and reasonableness as guardians of our University’s campuses and the educational mission of our Land Grant institution.  These five candidates represent a strong future for our beloved Penn State University. The Penn State Alumni Trust for Choice (PSAT-Choice) strongly endorses them and encourages you to further examine their backgrounds and platforms.  PSAT-Choice began with the goal of righting the course of our University’s governing structure, starting with the Board of Trustees, to remove the veil of secrecy and transform the Board and our Administration into a responsive and transparent organization that truly has the mission and advancement of our University as its core focus.

To this end the Penn State Alumni Trust for Choice (PSAT-Choice) is pleased to announce the following five strong, determined, independent, and dedicated candidates to elect this April:

Marlene “Myke” Atwater Triebold, BS, A.T.,C.

Joanne DiRinaldo, EdD

Sam Y Zamrik

Scott Munroe

Scott Fozard