Purdue Board of Trustees news
Equity Task Force moves toward analysis, assessment, creation of strategic plan
Members of the Purdue Equity Task Force met virtually Thursday and Friday (Oct. 15-16) to review multiple data sets and discuss needed next steps in identifying the goals, deliverables, metrics and actions to be taken to achieve improved equity on the West Lafayette campus.
Flagship Purdue Polytechnic High School center named to honor $4M gift from business leaders Ed and Beatriz Schweitzer
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels announced on Friday (Oct. 2) that the university’s flagship Purdue Polytechnic High School will honor Purdue alumnus Edmund O. Schweitzer III and Beatriz Schweitzer for their $4 million commitment to programs and scholarships to support the educational and career success of underrepresented students.
Purdue trustees approve faculty appointments, new degree programs; honor friends of the university
The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Oct. 2) approved two faculty appointments and two new degree programs. Trustees also issued resolutions of appreciation for friends of the university.
Purdue trustees approve Wildlife Area Animal Care Building project
The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Oct. 2) granted approval to plan, finance, construct and award construction contracts for the Wildlife Area Animal Care Building.
Trustees approve Daniels’ 2019-20 at-risk pay at 89%
The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Oct. 2) reviewed the 2019-20 performance evaluation for President Mitch Daniels and voted to approve his at-risk pay at 89% based on measures set out by trustees in December 2019.
Purdue announces steering committee, launch of Purdue Equity Task Force
Purdue University on Wednesday (Aug. 26) announced members of the steering committee that will guide and direct the work of the Purdue Equity Task Force throughout the fall semester.
Purdue trustees approve 2021 health plans; three consumer-driven plans available for 2021
Purdue University’s Board of Trustees on Friday (Aug. 7) approved 2021 health plans, aligning with the university’s strategic approach to health care and the Healthy Boiler Program initiative. The changes for 2021 were approved as part of a multiyear strategy and the ongoing pursuit of improving population health and controlling overall costs for employees and the university.
