Student TrusteeApplication

CalloutJamie Steiner

Tyler Teykl

Agenda

• Board of Trustees– What is the Board?– Composition– Duties

• Student Trustee– Responsibilities– Perspective

• Application Process

Founding of Purdue and the Board

• Governed by Indiana Code• The Indiana Code provides information on the creation,

organization, and powers and responsibilities of the Trustees.

• Key sections of the IC:– The Board of Trustees of Purdue University may organize Purdue

University in conformity with the purposes set forth in Act of Congress, approved July 2, 1862, entitled "An act donating public lands to the several states and territories which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts” (IC 21-27-7-2)

– The Board of Trustees of Purdue University may do all acts necessary and expedient to put and keep Purdue University in operation. (IC 21-27-7-4)

Board of Trustees

• Consists of ten members– Appointed by Governor– Three selected by Alumni Association– Seven selected by Governor

• Student Trustee

Board Responsibilities

• Highest level of governance at Purdue

• Oversee West Lafayette campus and three regional campuses

• Two roles:– Chief fiduciary body– Chief strategic body

Fiduciary Body

• Budget– System Wide Budget: $2.2 billion– General Funds: $1.1 billion

• Capital Planning– Campus Master Plan– Classrooms, Research, Housing

• Development

General Funds

• Expenses:– Salary and Wages– Benefits– Supplies and Expense

• Revenue:– Tuition– State Appropriations

Strategic Body

• Hire and work with President

• Approve and use New Synergies– Strategic Plan

• Examples:– Curriculum, fundraising efforts, hiring of

faculty, student profile, access, rankings– Regional campuses

Student Trustee

• Reserved position on the Board– Full-time student with two year term

• Full rights and privileges as a Trustee– Fully vested member– Voting

Duties

• Perspective– Provide a unique perspective– Responsibility to Purdue

• Serve on two committees– Physical Facilities– Academic Affairs

Time Commitment

• Varies– Six Board meetings a year– Occasional committee meetings– Events and activities– Meetings with administrators– Opportunities as student leader

• Full dedication– Obligations are significant

Rewards

• Serve the University at the highest level

• The people

• Education and insight

Application and SelectionProcess

Who is eligible?

• All Purdue University students on all campuses– Undergraduate or Graduate students– Non-resident and international students also

eligible

• Must maintain full-time student status during the two-year tenure

Timeline

• Applications Due February 11th by 4:00 pm– PSG office (STEW G6) or VPSA office (SCHL

204)– Submit to on-duty receptionist

• Notification of interviews-February 22nd

• Interviews-February 28th and March 1st

• Finalists announced-March 1st

• July 1st appointment

Recommendations

• Talk with Purdue administration, faculty, staff and students

• Introduce yourself to issues surrounding higher education and the state of Indiana

• Attend a Purdue Board of Trustees meeting• Reflect on how your past leadership experiences

have prepared you to serve as trustee• Submit a thorough, well researched application

Questions about applying for the position should be directed to Jamie Steiner jlsteine@purdue.edu.

Tyler Teykl will be available for questions. He can be reached at tteykl@purdue.edu.

Contact Information