From: "Ammerman, Paula"
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees
In follow-up to discussions of last week, I am writing to determine the availability of the voting members to participate in a retreat planned for Sunday, June 3, at University Park (location TBA). A limited number of rooms are available at The Nittany Lion Inn (alternative accommodations will be made available elsewhere). Saturday, June 2, is the evening of the 2012 Distinguished and Honorary Alumni, and the Philanthropist of the Year, award dinner (black tie). All trustees and their partners will receive an invitation to this event.
Please advise by reply email if you will or will not be able to participate in the retreat and, if so, the preferred time block (for travel purposes).
__ I will __ I will not Be able to participate in a retreat schedule for the voting members of the Board of Trustees planned for Sunday, June 3.
My preferred time block for the retreat is:
__ 9 am until 2 pm __ 10 am until 3 pm
__ I will require overnight accommodations on Saturday, June 2.
Thank you. Paula
Paula R. Ammerman Director, Board of Trustees Office The Pennsylvania State University 205 Old Main University Park, PA 16802 (814) 865-2521; (814) 863-4631 FAX [email protected]
From: "Frazier, Kenneth C."
http://m.espn.go.com/wireless/story?storyId=8136890
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I’ve been able to confirm that all 4 new board members are available for a briefing call with the two of you today at 4 pm. I’ll send the notice of confirmation to all along with call in instructions.
Thanks, Paula
Paula R. Ammerman Director, Board of Trustees Office The Pennsylvania State University 205 Old Main University Park, PA 16802 (814) 865-2521; (814) 863-4631 FAX [email protected]
From: "Ammerman, Paula"
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees
I am writing to advise that the University and Coach Paterno’s estate have finalized the remaining payments due under Coach Paterno’s employment contract. Details regarding that finalization can be obtained by visiting the University’s Openness website at http://www.psu.edu/ur/2012/openness/ Paterno_Contract.pdf
Thank you. Paula
Paula R. Ammerman Director, Board of Trustees Office The Pennsylvania State University 205 Old Main University Park, PA 16802 (814) 865-2521; (814) 863-4631 FAX [email protected]
From: "Ammerman, Paula"
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees
Please see the below message/information regarding President Erickson receiving a subpoena. It is being shared with you for your information.
Paula
Penn State president Rodney Erickson subpoenaed by grand jury
By Bill Schackner / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Penn State University President Rodney Erickson has been subpoenaed to testify before a state grand jury investigating child sex allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has learned. Mr. Erickson was served sometime late last week, Penn State spokeswoman Lisa Powers confirmed today. Ms. Powers said she had not seen the subpoena itself and did not know the manner in which it was served. The date of testimony is being worked out along with details of what information or records Mr. Erickson might be asked to provide. A lawyer for Mr. Erickson "is discussing with the attorney general's office various aspects of the subpoena including the actual date of testimony," she said. Mr. Erickson, formerly Penn State's provost, became the school's permanent president in January, weeks after the arrest of Mr. Sandusky on multiple charges of child sex assault exploded into a scandal that led to the firing of famed football coach Joe Paterno and the resignation of Mr. Erickson's predecessor, Graham Spanier. Both men and the university faced withering criticism over Penn State's failure to report to law enforcement one alleged assault by Mr. Sandusky of a boy in a campus shower in 2002. University officials say they are cooperating with the invesrtigation and have sought to distance the current Penn State administration from the scandal, noting that Mr. Erickson worked as provost was not involved with athletics. "I don't think it complicates those efforts because, as we've previously said, he was on the academic side of the house and had little to do with and knew little about the athletics side," Ms. Powers said. She said it's no surprise Mr. Erickson was subpoenaed given the ongoing invesigation by the attorney general. Penn State says Mr. Erickson will cooperate with the grand jury process. Nils Frederiksen, a spokesman for state Attorney General Linda Kelly, said his office does not comment on matters pertaining to an ongoing grand jury investigation and thus can neither confirm nor deny that Mr. Erickson has been served.
From: "Ammerman, Paula"
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees
You may be contacted by Russ O’Reilly of the Altoona Mirror. Mr. O’Reilly contacted our office and requested a copy of the public mailing list, which we are obligated to provide.
In the event you are contacted by Mr. O’Reilly, please feel free to direct him to the Office of Public Information at 814-865-7517.
Thank you. Paula
Paula R. Ammerman Director, Board of Trustees Office The Pennsylvania State University 205 Old Main University Park, PA 16802 (814) 865-2521; (814) 863-4631 FAX [email protected]
From: "Ammerman, Paula"
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees
Mark Dambly, chair of the Committee on Outreach, Development, and Community Relations, asked that I distribute the below link to you for your information. (In the event that you do not wish to view the video included in the link, the text of the story is provided below.)
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/7770996/in-wake-joe-paterno-death-sandusky-sex-abuse-scandal- power-struggle-spread-penn-state-state-capital
From: "Ammerman, Paula"
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees
The attached article, from the June/July 2012 issue of Esquire, is provided for your information/interest.
Paula
From: "Ammerman, Paula"
Dr. Erickson asked that I share the below communication with you.
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees
I am writing to advise that agreement has been reached between the Governor and the General Assembly to flat fund the state-owned and state-related universities at the initial 2011-12 level. This is good news for Penn State and our students. As I shared with you earlier this year and consistent with the pledge that I made to the General Assembly leadership, this will permit us to hold tuition increases to no more than last year’s rate of inflation (the proposed increases will be 2.9 percent for PA residents at University Park and 1.9 percent at the Commonwealth Campuses), and will be a central element in the proposed 2012-13 operating budget that I will bring to the Board at the upcoming meeting.
The budget details/materials will be provided to you later in the week.
Thank you.
Rodney A. Erickson President
Paula R. Ammerman Director, Board of Trustees Office The Pennsylvania State University 205 Old Main University Park, PA 16802 (814) 865-2521; (814) 863-4631 FAX [email protected]
From: "Ammerman, Paula"
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees (also Bakaly, Guadagnino, Poole, and Thompson)
I am writing to poll availability of the members to participate in a briefing call on Sunday, July 1, at the following times (please indicate availability for both times as well as any preference for either):
11 AM (Eastern)
5 PM (Eastern)
Please advise by reply email. Once the briefing call is confirmed, a notice with call-in instructions will be provided.
Thanks, Paula
Paula R. Ammerman Director, Board of Trustees Office The Pennsylvania State University 205 Old Main University Park, PA 16802 (814) 865-2521; (814) 863-4631 FAX [email protected]
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From: "Ammerman, Paula"
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees Also to Members of President’s Council
In light of the rendering of the verdict in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. Gerald Sandusky, I am writing to advise of a special briefing session to receive an update from Legal Counsel on Thursday, July 12, at 8 am. The session will be held in Ballroom 1 of the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Please advise by return email if you will/will not attend the briefing and, if so, if you require lodging accommodations at the Radisson on Wednesday evening, July 11 (if not already indicated on your check sheet).
Thank you. Paula
Paula R. Ammerman Director, Board of Trustees Office The Pennsylvania State University 205 Old Main University Park, PA 16802 (814) 865-2521; (814) 863-4631 FAX [email protected]
From: "Ammerman, Paula"
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees (copy to President’s Council and Academic Leadership Council)
The below message is being forwarded for your information:
Today Penn State learned that a verdict was reached in the case of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Gerald Sandusky. Mr. Sandusky was found guilty of 45 of the 48 charges filed against him.
The legal process has spoken and we have tremendous respect for the men who came forward to tell their stories publicly. No verdict can undo the pain and suffering caused by Mr. Sandusky, but we do hope this judgment helps the victims and their families along their path to healing.
The Board of Trustees and current administration maintain a steadfast commitment to pursuing the truth regarding Mr. Sandusky’s actions. While we cannot change what happened, we can and do accept the responsibility to take action on the societal issue of child sexual abuse—both in our community and beyond. The University is committed to ensuring that our campuses are safe for children and to being a constructive participant in building greater awareness of child sexual abuse and the practical steps that can be undertaken to prevent, report and respond to such abuse.
The University has already established a confidential counseling process for victims of Mr. Sandusky’s conduct, and that process remains open. (For further information, please visit http://live.psu.edu/story/ 58590.) While counseling is critical, some victims have sought and continue to seek a direct dialogue with the University to discuss the University's responsibility for Mr. Sandusky's actions.
Now that the jury has spoken, the University wants to continue that dialogue and do its part to help victims continue their path forward. To that end, the University plans to invite victims of Mr. Sandusky’s abuse to participate in a program to facilitate the resolution of claims against the University arising out of Mr. Sandusky's conduct. The purpose of the program is simple – the University wants to provide a forum where the University can privately, expeditiously and fairly address the victims' concerns and compensate them for claims relating to the University. Counsel to the University plan to reach out to counsel to the victims of Mr. Sandusky’s abuse in the near future with additional details.
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Paula R. Ammerman Director, Office of the Board of Trustees/ Associate Secretary The Pennsylvania State University 205 Old Main University Park, PA 16802 814-865-2521; 814-863-4631 FAX [email protected]
From: "Ammerman, Paula"
TO: Members of the Board of Trustees
We believe that all trustees received a copy of a communication from Paul R. Mazzoni dated June 4. A copy of Chairman Peetz' response to Mr. Mazzoni is attached for your information.
Thank you. Paula
Paula R. Ammerman Director, Board of Trustees Office The Pennsylvania State University 205 Old Main University Park, PA 16802 (814) 865-2521; (814) 863-4631 FAX [email protected]
Vice Chairman Keith Masser Statement to Fellow Trustees
June 19, 2012
Dear Fellow Trustees,
I would like to take this opportunity to recognize that it was inappropriate to make the comments I did this past weekend. I regret saying the things that were reported in the media. Though there is still a lot of emotion felt by many, we all need to continue to show restraint to wait for facts before making conclusions.
It is wrong to speculate about outcomes and is not constructive to the legal process. I remain fully accountable to this misstep and assure you it will not happen again.
Even though we each have personal opinions, we need to recognize our duties as Trustees and the need to speak with one voice on behalf of the University. We have a process in place to enable the facts to emerge and through the release of Freeh Report, we will learn the truth.
Sincerely, Keith Masser