A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Purdue University Board of Trustees convened at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Stewart Center, Room 326, on the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Committee members present in person or by means of electronic communication pursuant to the Electronic Meeting Policy were: Michael Berghoff, chair; Gary Lehman, vice chair; Sonny Beck (video); and Vanessa Castagna (video); JoAnn Brouillette was not in attendance. Other trustees present by means of electronic communication (video) were: Theresa Carter; Mark Gee; and Michael Klipsch.

Officers and administrators in attendance were: Steve Schultz, general counsel; Janice Indrutz, corporate secretary and senior executive assistant to the Board; Tom Keon, chancellor, Purdue Northwest (video); Michael Cline, senior vice president for administrative operations; Jay Wasson, associate vice president for administrative operations; and Richard Michal, vice president and chief facilities officer, Purdue Research Foundation.

Pursuant to Article V, Section 1, of the Bylaws, during intervals between meetings of the Board, and subject to such limitations as may be required by law or specifically imposed by action of the Board, the Executive Committee has the authority to exercise all powers of the Board.

I. CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Berghoff conducted roll call and confirmed a quorum of the Committee was present.

II. APPROVAL OF PNW LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM APPLICATION

Chancellor Keon reminded the Executive Committee that, in 2017, the Board had approved Purdue Northwest’s request to apply for a specialty license plate through the State of Indiana. He informed the Committee that, in 2021, PNW was 27 plates short of the required 500 annual, new and automatically renewed specialty license plates. Therefore, Chancellor Keon respectfully requested the Executive Committee’s approval to reapply for the specialty license plate program, with a deadline of April 1, 2022. He indicated that the license plate design would remain the same. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Executive Committee, acting on behalf of the full Board, voted unanimously to approve PNW’s reapplication for the specialty license plate program. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

Mr. Michael Cline, senior vice president for administrative operations, respectfully requested approval of a resolution requesting financial and operational assistance from the Purdue Research Foundation with the execution of the Pete Dye Clubhouse and Cherry Lane Realignment project. Mr. Cline explained the scope of the project and the role Purdue Research Foundation would play in completing the project for the university’s benefit, and he discussed how the project would be funded. Mr. Cline indicated that the project would provide added safety for drivers, pedestrians, and golfers. Mr. Cline addressed questions from Chairman Berghoff and Vice Chairman Lehman, who requested that residents of Cherry Lane receive information about the project. Mr. Schultz assured the Executive Committee that this action would be consistent with the longstanding practice to request assistance from the Purdue Research Foundation for this type of project. He said PRF would be the project owner, but project management services would be provided by the university’s administrative operations. Mr. Rich Michal was in attendance from the Purdue Research Foundation and said PRF was excited to be a part of another transformative project. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Executive Committee, acting on behalf of the full Board, voted unanimously to approve the resolution. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

By consent, the meeting adjourned at 10:13 a.m. The Executive Committee then briefly convened in executive session pursuant to the Notice of Special Meeting.