Please note: The application deadline for the student seat on the Council of Trustees has now passed.

Applications are now being accepted for the student seat on the university's Council of Trustees. Eligible candidates must have at least first-semester sophomore standing, must be in good academic standing, and must have an expected graduation date of no less than two years from the start of the appointment. Interested students are encouraged to attend the Council of Trustees meeting December 5 at 1:30 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall, John Sutton Hall. Applications are available in the President's Office, Sutton Hall, Room 201. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. December 8, 2008.

Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities of the Student Trustee

Act 188 of Section 20-2009-A.—Powers and Duties of Councils of Trustees

  1. In accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the board, the council of each institution shall have the power and its duty shall be
  2. To make recommendations to the chancellor for the appointment, retention, or dismissal of the president following consultation with students, faculty, and alumni
  3. To assist the president in developing proper relations and understanding between the institution and its programs and the public, in order to serve the interests and needs of both
  4. To review and approve the recommendations of the president as to standards for the admission, discipline, and expulsion of students
  5. To review and approve the recommendations of the president pertaining to policies and procedures governing the use of institutional facilities and property
  6. To approve schools and academic programs
  7. To review and approve the recommendations of the president pertaining to annual operating and capital budget requirements for forwarding to the board
  8. To review and approve charges for room and board and other fees except student activity fees
  9. To conduct an annual physical inspection of facilities and make recommendations regarding maintenance and construction to the board
  10. To review and approve all contracts and purchases negotiated or awarded by the president with or without competitive bidding and all contracts for consultative services entered by the president
  11. To represent the institution at official functions of the commonwealth
  12. To take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the powers and duties herein delegated
  13. In accordance with the evaluation procedure established by the board, each council shall conduct an evaluation of the president and forward the results of that evaluation with recommendation to the chancellor for submission to the board.
  14. By resolution adopted by the council to authorize campus police who have completed firearms training in accordance with 53 Pa.C.S. § 2167 (a) (relating to police training) to carry firearms in the course of duty for any institution whose campus police are authorized to carry firearms on the effective date of this paragraph, the authority to carry firearms shall remain in effect unless the council by resolution dissolves such authority.

IUP Addendum

  • Chairs the search committee for the student trustee
  • Appointed yearly by chair of the Council of Trustees to serve on trustee committees and other committees where appropriate
  • Serves on the Student Congress Executive Board as ex-officio
  • Attends quarterly meetings of the Council of Trustees
  • Participated in commencement ceremonies and other official functions of the university