A stated meeting of the Purdue University Board of Trustees convened on Friday, June 11, 2021, at 10:29 a.m. on the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. The meeting was held in Stewart Center, Room 214, to allow for social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Restrictions were placed on the number of observers in the room, and other members of the media and the public who wished to observe the meeting virtually were provided such instructions. Everyone in the room was wearing a mask.
All trustees were present in person or, where specifically noted, by means of electronic communication pursuant to the Electronic Meeting Policy: Michael Berghoff, chairman; Sonny Beck; JoAnn Brouillette; Vanessa Castagna; Theresa Carter; Malcolm DeKryger; Michael Klipsch; Gary Lehman, vice chairman; Noah Scott; and Don Thompson (virtually).
Officers and administrators in attendance were: Mitch Daniels, president; Jay Akridge, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity; Chris Ruhl, chief financial officer and treasurer; Jim Almond, senior vice president, assistant treasurer, and assistant secretary; Steve Schultz, general counsel; Trent Klingerman, deputy general counsel (virtually); Janice Indrutz, corporate secretary and senior executive assistant to the Board; Ron Elsenbaumer, chancellor, Purdue Fort Wayne (virtually); and Tom Keon, chancellor, Purdue Northwest (virtually).
I. ROLL CALL
Chairman Berghoff called the meeting to order and noted that all trustees were in attendance, with Trustee Thompson participating virtually.
II. APPROVAL OF UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGENDA
The Academic and Student Affairs Committee and Finance Committee convened public meetings immediately prior to this Stated Meeting, with all trustees in attendance. Chairman Berghoff read the list of items on which the Committees voted to recommend full Board approval, which composed the unanimous consent agenda along with other routine items, as follows:
III. RATIFICATION OF DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Provost Akridge respectfully recommended the Board’s ratification of Dr. John J.G. Tesmer as a Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences. He informed the Board that Dr. Tesmer was an internationally recognized researcher known for his structural studies of G-protein-coupled receptors and proteins that modulate their function, which Provost Akridge explained further. He discussed Dr. Tesmer’s strong commitment to scientific mentoring, and he cited one of ten letters received in support of Dr. Tesmer’s appointment, the writer of which stated, “Dr. Tesmer is one of the most highly respected biochemist/structural biologists in the G protein signaling field.” Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to ratify Dr. Tesmer’s appointment as a Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.
Dr. Tesmer thanked the Board and many of his colleagues. He recognized the members of his lab, whom he described as dedicated and hard-working, for their contributions to his success. He spoke about how Purdue had been key to his professional development and said his research had benefitted from Purdue’s investment in technology and state-of-the-art equipment. Dr. Tesmer informed the Board that he was one of four generations of his family to attend and prosper at Purdue, for which he expressed his pride.
IV. RATIFICATION OF DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT
Provost Akridge respectfully recommended the Board’s ratification of Dr. Ellen Ernst Kossek as a Distinguished Professor of Management. He informed the Board that Dr. Kossek studied how work-life boundaries, work-life-family, and diversity employment practices impacted workplace inclusion and career equality among men and women, and he said her work had impacted the scientific community, industry, and government. Provost Akridge said Dr. Kossek’s work had been cited over 20,000 times, and he discussed the significant breadth of her professional service, which included consulting for the US Postal Service and the Singapore government, among others. He also noted that Dr. Kossek had recently been asked to consult with a National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine Task Force relative to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Provost Akridge cited one of 17 letters received in support of Dr. Kossek’s nomination, including three from former students. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to ratify Dr. Kossek’s appointment as a Distinguished Professor of Management. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.
Dr. Kossek expressed her gratitude and introduced her mother, who had accompanied her. She spoke about her experience as a graduate student at Yale, and she expressed her belief that the COVID-19 pandemic had demonstrated that there was much work to be done with regard to organizational science. Dr. Kossek concluded her remarks by saying Purdue was a wonderful environment in which to conduct her work.
V. RATIFICATION OF DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF STATISTICS
Provost Akridge respectfully recommended the Board’s ratification of Dr. Faming Liang as a Distinguished Professor of Statistics. He informed the Board that Dr. Liang was a world-leading expert in computational statistics. He discussed Dr. Liang’s research, including his significant contributions to Monte Carlo simulations, which were used to understand the impact of risk and uncertainty in prediction and forecasting models. Provost Akridge said Dr. Liang’s publication record was very impressive, having been published in more than 130 referred journals, and he discussed Dr. Liang’s professional service. He also cited one of nine letters received in support of Dr. Liang’s appointment, the writer of which said Dr. Liang’s work was path-breaking and standard-setting. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to ratify Dr. Liang’s appointment as a Distinguished Professor of Statistics. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.
Dr. Liang remarked that he was very grateful for the honor and said he would continue to push the boundaries of modern data science. He thanked his students, colleagues, and administrators for supporting his research, and he also expressed gratitude to his wife for her many years of support.
VI. APPROVAL OF EXCEPTIONS TO MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE
Provost Akridge respectfully requested the Board’s approval to extend Dr. Willie Reed’s appointment as dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine through June 30, 2024, together with an exception from University Policy VI.F.9. He reminded the Board that Dr. Reed had led the College with distinction for over 14 years (including a previous extension of his appointment as dean last granted by the Board in July 2019), and he explained that retaining Dr. Reed’s leadership and stewardship of the new $108 million animal hospital currently under construction continued to be essential to launching the hospital in a manner consistent with Dr. Reed’s long-held vision for the facility. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the exception to the mandatory retirement age for Dr. Willie Reed so he may serve as dean until June 30, 2024. A supporting document was filed with the minutes.
Provost Akridge also requested approval of an exception to University Policy VI.F.9 for Dr. Gary Bertoline to allow him to serve as senior vice president for Purdue Online and Learning Innovation through June 30, 2024. Provost Akridge explained the scope of Dr. Bertoline’s position and expressed his belief that retaining Dr. Bertoline’s leadership would be essential to moving forward the Transformative Education 2.0 initiative as part of Purdue’s Next Moves. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the exception to the mandatory retirement age for Dr. Gary Bertoline through June 30, 2024. A supporting document was filed with the minutes.
VII. IN MEMORIAM: DR. EI-ICHI NEGISHI
President Daniels shared the sad news that Dr. Ei-ichi Negishi, Herbert C. Brown Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and 2010 recipient of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, had passed away. He said that, despite Dr. Negishi’s world-renowned accomplishments, he was a typical Boilermaker. President Daniels asked for a moment of silence to reflect on Dr. Negishi’s life and work.
VIII. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR FRIENDS OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY
President Daniels profiled the gifts of $1,000,000 or more that the university had received since the Board’s Stated Meeting on April 9, 2021. The donors of these gifts were recognized in the following Resolution of Appreciation:
WHEREAS, the following friends of Purdue University have generously contributed $1,000,000 or more to move Purdue to greater excellence and preeminence; and
WHEREAS, the University wishes to acknowledge the significance of these gifts to new directions, advancements, and momentum in Purdue’s history, progress, and future;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY:
1. That the University and the Trustees are grateful to these individuals for their leadership and support of Purdue University; and
2. That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Board of Trustees as part of the permanent record of the University.
FRIENDS: Jeff and Heidi Allen, to support the Krannert Graduate School of Management; Irene and Brian Binash, to support the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering; Robyn and Mark Brands, to support the School of Mechanical Engineering; John and Laura Chiminski, to support the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Steve and Kay Cittadine, to support the School of Mechanical Engineering; Vane and Cassandra Clayton, to support the School of Agricultural and Biological Engineering; Nancy Fey, to support the College of Pharmacy; Bob and Trudy Hull, to support Purdue Bands & Orchestras; Rahul and Rashmi Kasat, to support the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering; Lilly Endowment Inc., to support University Initiatives; Bob and Amy Martin, to support Intercollegiate Athletics; Judi Jacobi and Jim Mowry, to support the College of Pharmacy; and Robert Scholle, to support the College of Agriculture.
President Daniels indicated that many of these gifts were directed to student support, especially for underrepresented students. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the Resolution. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.
IX. LEADERSHIP UPDATES
President Daniels informed the Board that, after a very extensive search, Mr. Ian Hyatt had been named Chief Information Officer, replacing Mr. Karl Browning who had retired. And, for whom the Board had approved an exception to the mandatory retirement age earlier in the meeting, Dr. Gary Bertoline had been appointed as senior vice president for Purdue Online and learning innovation following his service as dean of the Purdue Polytechnic Institute. President Daniels said Dr. Bertoline’s new role would include collaborating with Purdue Global to determine how best to integrate the university’s online offerings.
President Daniels then requested the Board’s approval to appoint Dr. Mung Chiang as executive vice president for strategic initiatives, a role, he said, Dr. Chiang had agreed to assume in addition to his role as John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering; Dr. Chiang would report to President Daniels in this additional capacity. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to ratify Dr. Chiang’s additional appointment.
X. GOVERNANCE UPDATE: FUNDRAISING
President Daniels focused his report on fundraising and began by discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic had affected fundraising efforts, which, he said, was unavoidable and fully predictable. He was pleased to inform the Board, however, that major gift activity had rebounded, resulting in a record year for fundraising in a non-campaign year. He then invited Mr. Greg Kapp, vice president for development, to provide further details.
Mr. Kapp said many interesting lessons were learned during the pandemic. He provided an overview of total fundraising results and illustrated that over $420 million had been raised in the last year. He explained how large, principal gifts impacted totals, and he shared that gifts directed to student support had tripled since 2012. Mr. Kapp informed the Board that the student call center, which, he said, was the best source of donor acquisition, had been shut down during the pandemic, and fundraising staff had avoided soliciting inappropriately in areas of the country where civil unrest and significant weather events had taken place. He then illustrated the successful history of Purdue Day of Giving; the first Day of Giving in 2014 raised $7.5, with $52.5 million raised on Day of Giving in 2021.
Mr. Kapp discussed fundraising challenges facing the university but said the Purdue’s Next Moves initiatives were already generating support. He said the fundraising team would also focus on donor-centered, cross-functional principal gift opportunities. To conclude, Mr. Kapp informed the Board that his team was excited to begin providing fundraising services for Purdue Global.
A copy of President Daniels’ report presentation was filed with the minutes.
XI. EQUITY TASK FORCE REPORT
President Daniels reminded the Board that implementation of the recommendations from the Equity Task Force had become one of the five new initiatives the Board had approved on April 9, 2021, as Purdue’s Next Moves. Provost Akridge said Dr. John Gates, vice provost for diversity and inclusion, and he were privileged to lead this initiative, which, he said, was off to a strong start. He reviewed the strategic pillars established by the Equity Task Force and said a core implementation team had been established. Vice Provost Gates agreed that the initiative was moving forward at a rapid pace, and he discussed a number of actions in progress and accomplishments thus far. He was pleased to report that 40 students from the first class of Purdue Polytechnic High School graduates would be freshmen at Purdue in the fall, and $26.9 million had been raised to support diversity and inclusion efforts. In response to questions from Chairman Berghoff, Provost Akridge and Vice Provost Gates discussed in depth the purpose of the outreach coordinators/recruiters, expansion of the Emerging Leaders Scholars program, and Project Bridge. In response to a question from Trustee Castagna, Vice Provost Gates and Provost Akridge explained how metrics would allow for tracking the return on investment and indicated that President Daniels would receive monthly reports. Trustee Thompson, who led the Equity Task Force, interjected that there was a strong desire for presentation of metrics and data on a routine basis, which, he said was important for the campus at large. Supporting materials and a copy of the report presentation were filed with the minutes.
XII. APPROVAL TO RENAME GRIFFIN HALL NORTH AND GRIFFIN HALL SOUTH RESIDENCE HALLS
As part of the report on the Equity Task Force initiative, Vice Provost Gates said it brought him great joy to share a recommendation brought forward by Ms. Renee Thomas, director of the Black Cultural Center. He thanked Ms. Thomas and described her as “a real asset to Purdue who is helping us understand the strength and beauty of Black engagement at Purdue and the dignity of our history and showing us the way forward.” Vice Provost Gates informed the Board about Frieda and Winifred Parker, sisters who came to Purdue in 1946 as undergraduate students seeking the full Boilermaker experience. However, when they arrived, they found they were not permitted to live in the residence halls. He said their father led an effort that resulted in the Parker sisters being integrated into the residence halls in January 1947. He added that they received honors and accolades during their professional careers and encouraged other Black students to attend Purdue, calling them true trailblazers.
Vice Provost Gates was pleased to inform the Board that some of the Parker sisters’ children were in attendance. He introduced Brian Jefferson, Frieda’s son (present in person), Ralph Jefferson, also Frieda’s son (present virtually), and Adrienne White-Faines, Winifred’s daughter (present virtually). Vice Provost Gates then shared these remarks from Adrienne: “My mother would have been profoundly happy to think that, if young women and young men who doubt their ability or are uncertain as to whether they belong or whether they could fulfill their potential, could somehow look up at the name and know that someone else made it through and that they have a responsibility to keep the world going, she would just be beyond herself.” Provost Gates said, “Today, we are just beyond ourselves,” and respectfully requested the Board’s approval to change the names of Griffin Hall North to Frieda Parker Hall and Griffin Hall South to Winifred Parker Hall.
Chairman Berghoff remarked that the Parker sisters’ story was inspiring and he was glad it emerged. With emotion, he said their courage was unbelievable, and he expressed his belief that the Parker sisters were in the same class as Neil Armstrong given their commitment and the risks they took. Trustee Scott noted that the residence hall in which the Parker sisters lived was next to the residence halls being named for them today. Trustee Lehman added his understanding that, not only could the Parker sisters not live in the residence halls, they could not live in West Lafayette. He said it was hard to believe what they had to face at that time.
Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve changing the names of the residence halls.
Trustee Thompson asked the Board to pause and recognize that it had just done something momentous, saying “We just recognized two African American female pioneers at Purdue University.” Referring to a comment made by Dr. Kossek earlier in the meeting, he said, “You can’t be what you can’t see” and many students will see that they, too, can be trailblazers and pioneers. He thanked the Parker sisters’ children, congratulated their families, and said it was a very special day.
Ralph Jefferson said his parents always told him that 50% of what was learned going to college occurred in the classroom and the other 50% was learned through experiences, and he noted that Dr. Peter Hollenbeck, now vice provost for faculty affairs, was part of his own Purdue experience because Dr. Hollenbeck lived across the hall from him in the residence hall. He told how, as a student, he researched Amelia Earhart when he saw the residence hall named for her, and he expressed his hope that his mother and aunt would be inspirational like Amelia Earhart. Adrienne remarked that naming the residence halls for her mother and aunt was a profound honor. She recounted that the sisters had no delusions that life would be easy, but they always knew life was full of possibilities, always believed in hope, and always believed that everyone could make a difference. And, if naming the residence halls for her mother and aunt helped anyone to be reminded that they belong and deserve to be at Purdue and they, too, can make a difference, then this is beyond their greatest dreams. Adrienne said Purdue created the space for students to grow and learn and she was pleased that Purdue recognized that institutions also grow and learn. She concluded that it was a proud day for everyone involved. Chairman Berghoff said Ralph and Adrienne’s remarks made the Parker sisters’ story even more real.
XIII. REPORT: COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Dr. Mung Chiang, John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering, reported that, with the support of the Board and the amazing work of the College’s faculty, staff, students, and alumni, the College was attaining the pinnacle of excellence at scale to which it had aspired when he was appointed as dean four years ago. Dean Chiang highlighted ranking data and reported that undergraduate enrollment had increased by 2,000, graduate student enrollment had increased by 600, and online enrollment had more than tripled. He informed the Board that the construction of Dudley Hall and Lambertus Hall, each part of the Engineering and Polytechnic Gateway Complex, was both ahead of schedule and under budget. He also shared that externally sponsored research had increased by more than 40%, and he discussed the College’s online efforts, saying Purdue Engineering’s online program was ranked third in the U.S. Dean Chiang was also pleased to report that the College had enrolled the highest number of underrepresented minority students ever, as well as the highest number of Black first-year students in 28 years, and it boasted the second-largest number of graduated women engineers in the U.S. Dean Chiang highlighted that, thanks to the generosity of its supporters, the College had become the first college in any public university to raise over $1 billion, and he said the College of Engineering had contributed to 75% of Purdue’s intellectual property-based startups. To conclude his report, Dean Chiang discussed strategic directions and ways in which the College of Engineering was serving as an engine for the entire university system. One example of this, he said, was its collaboration with Intercollegiate Athletics to create the Ray Ewry Sports Engineering Center, which the Board approved on December 6, 2019. Finally, Dean Chiang expressed his belief that the next three calendar quarters would likely determine the next three decades in higher education.
Trustee Castagna remarked that Dean Chiang had made unbelievable progress in a short time. In response to a question from Trustee Castagna, Dean Chiang informed the Board that 36 faculty had been recruited during the COVID-19 pandemic, more than half of which, he said, were underrepresented minorities and women. He said it was necessary to retain, reward, and recognize current outstanding faculty members, and he expressed his belief that, as dean, it was his job to raise the faculty’s hopes, incentivize them, and “get out of their way.” In response to a question from Trustee Brouillette, Dean Chiang said it was key that the College provided and sustained the highest level of excellence in education for its current students and the 3,200 freshmen expected in the fall, saying, “We owe it to them, their parents and future employers, and society to ensure that, despite the surge in the yield rate, each student is given the chance to realize their full potential.” He also expressed his belief that the College had substantial opportunities to grow its online programs. Trustee Thompson praised Dean Chiang’s focus on access and success and urged him to maintain it.
A copy of Dean Chiang’s report presentation and supplemental materials were filed with the minutes.
XIV. APPROVAL TO NAME FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS
With President Daniels having departed the meeting to attend the first graduation ceremony of the Purdue Polytechnic High School, Chairman Berghoff introduced the naming opportunities listed on the agenda for approval.
Chairman Berghoff shared President Daniels’ request to name the Bob and Trudy Hull “All-American” Marching Band Complex, which was under construction as an expansion to the Turf Recreation Exercise Center where the band practiced; it would also provide storage for instruments and uniforms. With tears of joy, Trustee Castagna added that the Hulls were wonderful people and passionate about their gift because Bob’s participation in Purdue Bands and Orchestras had changed his life. She elaborated on the improvements facilitated by the Hulls’ gift and thanked them for their generosity.
Secondly, Chairman Berghoff shared President Daniels’ request to name the southwest entrance to Mackey Arena in honor of Morgan Burke, who passed away in June 2020, and Morgan’s wife, Kate. He said Richard and Alice Schleicher made a generous gift of $1 million to honor their friends Morgan and Kate and to recognize Morgan’s incredible legacy at Purdue as the longtime vice president and director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Finally, Chairman Berghoff shared President Daniels’ request to name the Dave and Jacque Owens Career Development Gateway for Purdue Athletics, a program which, he said, provided resources to help student-athletes be better prepared to succeed in their careers after graduation. He said naming the program for the Owens’ would honor their generous gift.
Mr. Greg Kapp, vice president for development, provided additional background on each of the gifts made to support the naming opportunities.
Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name the Bob and Trudy Hall “All-American” Marching Band Complex, the Morgan and Kate Burke Southwest Entrance, and the Dave and Jacque Owens Career Development Gateway for Purdue Athletics. All supporting materials were filed with the minutes.
XV. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION
Chairman Berghoff read excerpts from Resolutions of Appreciation for Mr. Karl Browning, who retired as vice president for information technology and chief information officer, and Dr. Gerry McCartney, who retired after 22 years of service to Purdue, most recently as executive vice president for Purdue Online. Dr. McCartney was in attendance with his wife, Kitti. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the Resolutions of Appreciation for Mr. Browning and Dr. McCartney. Chairman Berghoff congratulated and thanked Dr. McCartney, and he expressed his appreciation for the close relationship Dr. McCartney had formed with the Board. Dr. McCartney thanked the Board. Copies of the Resolutions were filed with the minutes.
Chairman Berghoff announced that it was Noah Scott’s last meeting as the student trustee because his two-year term would end on June 30, 2021. He shared that the Board had informally recognized Noah and presented him with the Resolution of Appreciation at dinner the previous evening. Noah remarked that serving as student trustee had been the honor of a lifetime and he was very pleased to have made his parents proud. Chairman Berghoff thanked Noah for his contributions to the Board, saying he made a difference. Trustee Thompson told Noah he was a special person and agreed with Chairman Berghoff that he had made a difference. He said Noah was a driver of many topics because of his perspective and the way in which he broached the topics. Trustee Thompson also expressed appreciation for Noah’s thoughtfulness, sensitivity, and attention to the university’s history. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the following Resolution of Appreciation for Noah Scott:
WHEREAS, Noah M. Scott was appointed to the Purdue University Board of Trustees by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb on July 1, 2019, to serve a two-year term as the 23rd student trustee; and
WHEREAS, Noah served as the voice of the Purdue University student body as a voting member of the Board, serving on the Academic and Student Affairs Committee and the Physical Facilities Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Board observed Noah to be professional and prepared, as well as a very thoughtful and personable young man, always looking to engage and connect with others based on their interests; and
WHEREAS, he represented the Board on the Equity Task Force, which was charged with developing a plan to ensure all members of the University community have the opportunity to experience all Purdue has to offer equitably – focusing on structural and environmental barriers to success of students, faculty, and staff of color and specifically the experience of Black Boilermakers; and
WHEREAS, Noah and his fellow Board members committed to Purdue’s Next Moves, five distinct strategic initiatives designed to advance the university’s competitive advantage in its continuing quest for leadership among the world’s top research and teaching institutions.; and
WHEREAS, Noah served on the Community Standards Board of the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities and in the Student Conduct Office, working closely with his peers in their times of need and challenge; and
WHEREAS, Noah served as a host for the Old Masters Program and on the Old Masters Central Committee; and
WHEREAS, Noah was involved in the Greek community on the West Lafayette campus, serving as vice president of administration for the Interfraternity Council and standards board chair for Sigma Tau Gamma; and
WHEREAS, he was honored as the Interfraternity Council John Wooden Leader of the Year for 2020; and
WHEREAS, Noah possesses a passion for helping others, having served as a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Mental Health America, and Feed My Starving Children; and
WHEREAS, he has been trained in basic emergency care skills and served as a volunteer emergency medical technician with the Purdue Stadium Rescue Squad; and
WHEREAS, during Noah’s term as student trustee, the University implemented the Protect Purdue Plan, a comprehensive strategy to limit the spread of COVID-19 as a result of the deadly worldwide pandemic which erupted in spring 2020; and
WHEREAS, Noah is a native of Warsaw, Indiana, where he graduated from Warsaw Community High School with Technical Honors; and
WHEREAS, Noah graduated from the Purdue Polytechnic Institute in 2020 with Bachelor of Science degrees in Industrial Engineering Technology and Organizational Leadership, consistently earning semester honors; and
WHEREAS, he earned a Master of Science degree in finance from the Krannert School of Management in 2021; and
WHEREAS, he has developed a keen interest in Purdue history and memorabilia, searching online sites and antique stores for significant historical items and securing such items as an original rendition of Hail Purdue; and
WHEREAS, Noah plans to attend law school and earn his Jurisprudence Degree with the goal of working in the business legal field and then moving into a constitutional law role with the U.S. government;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY:
1. That the Trustees recognize the positive impact of Noah M. Scott’s tenure as the student trustee; and
2. That enormous gratitude and appreciation are expressed to Noah for his loyalty and service to Purdue University; and
3. That Noah is to be congratulated and thanked for his tremendous contributions to our University; and
4. That his achievements are part of the great, permanent history of Purdue and will never be forgotten; and
5. That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Trustees as part of the permanent record of the University for all to witness.
A formal copy of the Resolution was filed with the minutes.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
By consent, the meeting adjourned at 12:24 p.m.