Board of Trustees
PURDUE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
STATED MEETING
JUNE 14, 2019 | MINUTES


A meeting of the Purdue University Board of Trustees convened at 10:39 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019, in Room 326 of Stewart Center on the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette, Indiana.

All trustees were present: Michael Berghoff, chairman; Sonny Beck; JoAnn Brouillette; Vanessa Castagna; Malcolm DeKryger; Gary Lehman; Michael Klipsch; Daniel Romary; Thomas Spurgeon, vice chairman; and Don Thompson.

Officers and administrators in attendance were: Mitch Daniels, president; Jay Akridge, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity; Jim Almond, senior vice president, assistant treasurer, and assistant secretary; Steve Schultz, general counsel; Trent Klingerman, deputy general counsel; Janice Indrutz, corporate secretary and senior executive assistant to the Board; Ron Elsenbaumer, chancellor of Purdue University Fort Wayne; and Tom Keon; chancellor of Purdue University Northwest.

I. ROLL CALL

Chairman Berghoff called the meeting to order and noted that all trustees were in attendance. He then announced that the University Staff items on the agenda would be addressed first in order to accommodate the honorees’ schedules.

II. RATIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH AND PARTNERSHIPS

Chairman Berghoff called for a motion to appoint Dr. Theresa S. Mayer as the new executive vice president for research and partnerships, effective August 1, 2019. Dr. Mayer would leave her post at Virginia Tech to return to her alma mater and succeed Dr. Suresh Garimella, who would leave Purdue to become president of the University of Vermont on July 1, 2019. The trustees had the opportunity to review Dr. Mayer’s vita prior to the meeting, and they met with Dr. Mayer during the Board’s executive session the previous day. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to ratify Dr. Mayer’s appointment. Copies of Dr. Mayer’s vita and the university news release were filed with the minutes.

III. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR SURESH V. GARIMELLA

Chairman Berghoff shared that Dr. Suresh and Lakshmi Garimella were guests of the Board for dinner the previous evening, and he provided highlights of the following Resolution of Appreciation for Dr. Garimella:

WHEREAS, Dr. Suresh V. Garimella has served Purdue University with excellence, dedication and distinction as the inaugural executive vice president for research and partnerships since June 2014; and

WHEREAS, in this role, Dr. Garimella has led Purdue’s $660 million research enterprise, including Discovery Park, the University’s international programs and its global and corporate partnerships; and

WHEREAS, he has worked tirelessly to strengthen Purdue’s research, education and innovation missions; and

WHEREAS, under Dr. Garimella’s leadership, Purdue has experienced consecutive record years in research funding, startup creation, licensing and patent awards, and established significant new partnerships around the world; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Garimella conceived and implemented an ambitious Life Sciences Initiative, establishing two institutes that bring together faculty from dozens of disciplines across our campus to study integrative neuroscience and inflammation, immunology and infectious disease; and

WHEREAS, he partnered with Provost Jay Akridge to initiate the Integrative Data Science Initiative, focused on applying data science research to pressing fundamental and socially relevant issues and preparing students for the rapidly expanding future of a data-driven knowledge economy; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Garimella’s close association with Purdue dates to 1999, when he joined the School of Mechanical Engineering as an associate professor; and

WHEREAS, he served as Purdue’s associate vice president for engagement from 2011-2013 and as chief global affairs officer from 2013-2014; and

WHEREAS, he is currently the Goodson Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering and is recognized as an expert in several fields, including micro- and nano-scale transport phenomena, thermal management and energy efficiency in electronics systems, and renewable and sustainable energy systems technology and policy; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Garimella is an accomplished researcher in his own right, having co-authored more than 525 publications and holding 13 patents; and

WHEREAS, he has supervised more than 90 graduate students, 26 of whom are now faculty members at prestigious universities; and

WHEREAS, he continues to direct the Cooling Technologies Research Center, a graduated National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center that he founded in 1999; and

WHEREAS, he has earned a virtually immeasurable list of honors and awards throughout his career at Purdue, including the 2011 Faculty Award of Excellence for Mentoring from the College of Engineering, the 2012 Provost’s Award for Outstanding Graduate Mentor and the 2017 Leadership in Open Access Award from Purdue Libraries and the Office of the Provost; and

WHEREAS, in addition to these university awards, he was appointed in 2010 a Jefferson Science Fellow by the U.S. Department of State, elected in 2011 to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, elected in 2017 to the National Academy of Inventors and appointed in 2018 a member of the National Science Board; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Garimella has propelled Purdue’s research enterprise into a new era of success; and

WHEREAS, he will step aside as executive vice president for research and partnerships on June 30, 2019, to become the University of Vermont’s 27th president;

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY:

1. That the trustees recognize the immense positive impact of Dr. Suresh V. Garimella’s tenure as executive vice president for research and partnerships on our students, faculty and alumni; and

2. That enormous gratitude and appreciation are expressed to Dr. Garimella for his loyalty and service to Purdue University; and

3. That Dr. Garimella is to be congratulated and thanked for his tremendous contributions to our University; and

4. That Dr. Garimella’s many 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.

Chairman Berghoff said Dr. Garimella had made a significant difference to Purdue University and the Board shared Dr. Garimella’s excitement abou WHEREAS, Dr. Suresh V. Garimella has served Purdue University with excellence, dedication and distinction as the inaugural executive vice president for research and partnerships since June 2014; and

WHEREAS, in this role, Dr. Garimella has led Purdue’s $660 million research enterprise, including Discovery Park, the University’s international programs and its global and corporate partnerships; and

WHEREAS, he has worked tirelessly to strengthen Purdue’s research, education and innovation missions; and

WHEREAS, under Dr. Garimella’s leadership, Purdue has experienced consecutive record years in research funding, startup creation, licensing and patent awards, and established significant new partnerships around the world; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Garimella conceived and implemented an ambitious Life Sciences Initiative, establishing two institutes that bring together faculty from dozens of disciplines across our campus to study integrative neuroscience and inflammation, immunology and infectious disease; and

WHEREAS, he partnered with Provost Jay Akridge to initiate the Integrative Data Science Initiative, focused on applying data science research to pressing fundamental and socially relevant issues and preparing students for the rapidly expanding future of a data-driven knowledge economy; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Garimella’s close association with Purdue dates to 1999, when he joined the School of Mechanical Engineering as an associate professor; and

WHEREAS, he served as Purdue’s associate vice president for engagement from 2011-2013 and as chief global affairs officer from 2013-2014; and

WHEREAS, he is currently the Goodson Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering and is recognized as an expert in several fields, including micro- and nano-scale transport phenomena, thermal management and energy efficiency in electronics systems, and renewable and sustainable energy systems technology and policy; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Garimella is an accomplished researcher in his own right, having co-authored more than 525 publications and holding 13 patents; and

WHEREAS, he has supervised more than 90 graduate students, 26 of whom are now faculty members at prestigious universities; and

WHEREAS, he continues to direct the Cooling Technologies Research Center, a graduated National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center that he founded in 1999; and

WHEREAS, he has earned a virtually immeasurable list of honors and awards throughout his career at Purdue, including the 2011 Faculty Award of Excellence for Mentoring from the College of Engineering, the 2012 Provost’s Award for Outstanding Graduate Mentor and the 2017 Leadership in Open Access Award from Purdue Libraries and the Office of the Provost; and

WHEREAS, in addition to these university awards, he was appointed in 2010 a Jefferson Science Fellow by the U.S. Department of State, elected in 2011 to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, elected in 2017 to the National Academy of Inventors and appointed in 2018 a member of the National Science Board; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Garimella has propelled Purdue’s research enterprise into a new era of success; and

WHEREAS, he will step aside as executive vice president for research and partnerships on June 30, 2019, to become the University of Vermont’s 27th president;

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY:

1. That the trustees recognize the immense positive impact of Dr. Suresh V. Garimella’s tenure as executive vice president for research and partnerships on our students, faculty and alumni; and

2. That enormous gratitude and appreciation are expressed to Dr. Garimella for his loyalty and service to Purdue University; and

3. That Dr. Garimella is to be congratulated and thanked for his tremendous contributions to our University; and

4. That Dr. Garimella’s many 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.

Chairman Berghoff said Dr. Garimella had made a significant difference to Purdue University and the Board shared Dr. Garimella’s excitement about  t him becoming president of the University of Vermont. President Daniels remarked the Dr. Garimella invented a job and set the standard for it, and he said Dr. Garimella had blended exceptional scholarship with activism and an outward orientation, which, he said, was very rare. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Dr. Garimella. Chairman Berghoff presented Dr. Garimella with a framed copy of the Resolution. A formal copy and a photo were filed with the minutes.

Dr. Garimella thanked the Board and said his 20 years at Purdue had been his longest professional tenure, during which time his children were born and now attend Purdue. He thanked President Daniels for having confidence in him and said working under President Daniels had been a very enriching experience. He expressed his belief that Purdue had prepared him well for his own presidency, and he shared his observation that Purdue’s Board of Trustees was very effective, cohesive, strategic, and helpful. Dr. Garimella thanked Provost Akridge and said he had encouraged Dr. Mayer to build a strong relationship with Provost Akridge. He also recognized the faculty, staff, and students for their role in the university’s successful research efforts. He concluded his remarks by saying there was great energy and optimism on campus, serving Purdue had been an incredible experience, and he would always be a Boilermaker. Dr. Garimella received a standing ovation.

IV. RATIFICATION OF DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS

Provost Akridge respectfully requested approval to appoint Dr. David L. Hummels as a Distinguished Professor of Economics in the Krannert School of Management, for which Dr. Hummels also served as the Dr. Samuel R. Allen Dean. He informed the Board that Dr. Hummels was one of the top international trade economists in the world whose research, which focused on trade policy, had been cited almost 16,000 times and was taught in graduate programs worldwide. Provost Akridge added that Dr. Hummels had consulted with global leaders on issues of trade facilitation, and he cited one of 13 letters in support of Dr. Hummels’ appointment, the writer of which said Dr. Hummels’ research was five to ten years ahead of its time. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to ratify Dr. Hummels’ appointment. Supporting documents and a photo were filed with the minutes.

Dr. Hummels thanked the Board, President Daniels, Provost Akridge, his family members in attendance, and his colleagues in the Krannert School of Management. He said being a faculty member at Purdue was a privilege, challenge, and great responsibility. Chairman Berghoff remarked that the Board had noticed the momentum Dr. Hummels had created and Dr. Hummels’ positive impact on the Krannert School.

The Board then took a short recess.

V. FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE

Chairman Berghoff reconvened the meeting and drew the Board’s attention to the schedule of future meetings listed on the agenda through 2020, to which the 2020 commencement dates would be added for the next meeting.

VI. APPROVAL OF UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGENDA

Chairman Berghoff read the list of items the committees had recommended for full Board approval, which composed the unanimous consent agenda along with other routine items, as follows:

  • Minutes: Stated Meeting, April 12, 2019; and Executive Session, April 11, 2019;
  • Approval to award a posthumous Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry to Scott Joseph Foster, who was a student in the Purdue School of Science at IUPUI, as recommended by the Academic and Student Affairs Committee;
  • Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Simon J. Rhodes, as recommended by the Academic and Student Affairs Committee;
  • Ratification of Dr. Mohit Tawarmalani as the Allison and Nancy Schleicher Chair in Management, as recommended by the Academic and Student Affairs Committee;
  • Ratification of Dr. Qi Annabelle Feng as the John and Donna Krenicki Chair in Operations Management, as recommended by the Academic and Student Affairs Committee;
  • Ratification of Dr. Antonio Bobet as the Edgar B. and Hedwig M. Olson Professor in Civil Engineering, as recommended by the Academic and Student Affairs Committee;
  • Ratification of Dr. Jan Olek as the James H. and Carol H. Cure Professor in Civil Engineering, as recommended by the Academic and Student Affairs Committee;
  • Ratification of Dr. Dimitrios Peroulis as the Michael and Katherine Birck Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering, as recommended by the Academic and Student Affairs Committee;
  • Ratification of Dr. Jean-Christophe “Chris” Rochet as the John and Donna Krenicki Director of the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience, as recommended by the Academic and Student Affairs Committee;
  • Approval to realign the College of Health and Human Sciences, as recommended by the Academic and Student Affairs Committee;
  • Approval to plan, finance, construct and award construction contract for the Engineering and Polytechnic Gateway Phase I, as recommended by the Physical Facilities Committee;
  • Approval to plan, finance, construct and award construction contract for the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital, as recommended by the Physical Facilities Committee;
  • For Purdue Northwest, approval to transfer land to the City of Hammond, Indiana, for the 173rd Street right of way, as recommended by the Physical Facilities Committee;
  • Approval of FY 2020 and FY 2021 tuition and fees, as recommended by the Finance Committee;
  • Approval of FY 2020 budget, as recommended by the Finance Committee;
  • Approval of conflict of interest disclosures, and
  • Exceptions to the university nepotism policy.

Chairman Berghoff asked if any of the Board members wished to have an item removed from the consent agenda for further discussion. Hearing no such request, and upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the unanimous consent agenda. All supporting documents were filed with the minutes.

VII. APPROVAL OF 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 last met on April 12, 2019. 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:

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: Gary and Susan Dernlan, to support the Division of Construction Engineering and Management; Dudley Family Foundation, to support the College of Engineering and Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Nick Edison, to support the College of Science; Nancy Fey, to support the College of Pharmacy; J. Douglas and Catherine Field, to support the School of Mechanical Engineering and Purdue Bands and Orchestras; Byron and Carolyn Harrod, to support the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering and Intercollegiate Athletics; Kevin and Suzanne Kahn, to support the College of Science; John and Donna Krenicki, to support the Krannert School of Management; Carolyn Quinn, to support the College of Science; Robert and Lisa Walsh, to support the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering; Kimberly and Gregory Wasson, to support the College of Pharmacy; Anonymous, to support the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering; and Anonymous, to support the School of Mechanical Engineering.

Chairman Berghoff called for a motion to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for these friends of Purdue University. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the Resolution. A formal copy of the Resolution was filed with the minutes.

VIII. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

On behalf of President Daniels, Ms. Amy Noah, vice president for development, provided a fundraising report to the Board. She began by reviewing the goal and priorities of the Ever True campaign, the largest fundraising effort in Purdue’s history, which would conclude on June 30, 2019. Ms. Noah was pleased to announce that the campaign goal of $2,019,000,000 had been surpassed by over $400,000,000, and she outlined what the campaign had allowed the university to accomplish, which included the creation of 774 new scholarship endowments. She illustrated the types and sources of gifts as well as the number of donors to the campaign, and she provided a snapshot of the annual Purdue Day of Giving’s success since it began in 2014. To conclude the report, Ms. Noah informed the Board about how the university would recognize campaign donors and what efforts would be made to maintain the momentum the campaign had generated. President Daniels remarked that the numbers spoke for themselves, and he recognized Vice President Noah and the staff of the University Development Office for their good work.

In response to questions from members of the Board, Ms. Noah discussed progress that had been made with regard to restricted gifts, the importance of accurate gift processing, and the responsibilities of staff members and their training. A copy of Ms. Noah’s presentation was filed with the minutes.

IX. APPROVAL TO NAME THE JOHN AND DONNA KRENICKI CENTER FOR BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND MACHINE LEARNING

President Daniels respectfully requested approval to change the name of the Business Information and Analytics Center in the Krannert School of Management to the John and Donna Krenicki Center for Business Analytics and Machine Learning. He explained the nature of the Center and said naming it for the Krenickis would honor their generous support of the university’s research initiatives. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve changing the name of the Center. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

X. APPROVAL TO NAME DUDLEY HALL

President Daniels informed the Board that the future Engineering and Polytechnic Gateway Phase I building, approved by the Board earlier in the meeting as part of the consent agenda, had been made possible in part by an $11,000,000 gift from Bill and Marty Dudley. He informed the Board that Bill Dudley was one of the most illustrious living graduates of the Colleges that would occupy the building, and he expressed his belief that it was entirely appropriate to name the future facility Dudley Hall. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the naming. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

XI. REPORT OF THE PURDUE UNIVERSITY RETIREES ASSOCIATION

Chairman Berghoff shared that he had learned a lot about the Purdue University Retirees Association (PURA) when he was a guest speaker at a yearly meeting of PURA, and he expressed his belief that it would be helpful for the entire Board to also learn about PURA and how the organization helped the university. He then invited Dr. Don Gentry, PURA president, to speak to the Board.

Dr. Gentry said, having been dean of the then-School of Technology and the first vice provost for engagement, being in the board room brought back many memories. He informed the Board that as dean, he hired Dr. Gary Bertoline as a faculty member; Dr. Bertoline was now dean of the Purdue Polytechnic Institute. He also referred to Dr. Suresh Garimella, who served as a leader of the Office of Engagement and who was leaving Purdue to become president of the University of Vermont, and said, “If you get the right people and get out of the way, they do great things.” Dr. Gentry introduced Ms. Melinda Bain, past president of PURA, who, he said, had served the university as administrative assistant to the treasurer for many years.

Dr. Gentry informed the Board that, in 1976, President Hansen appointed an advisory committee for retirees because he thought it was important to keep retirees engaged in the university, and Dr. Betty Nelson, former dean of students, became the first president of PURA in 2002. He said the Association had grown to over 5,000 members, almost 65% of whom continued to reside in Tippecanoe County or the surrounding counties. Dr. Gentry also informed the Board that the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources served as the liaison between PURA and the university, and, as President Hansen established, PURA received a small budget from the university so members would not have to be charged dues.

Dr. Gentry shared that over 2,700 retirees participated in the health insurance program, which, he said, was entirely negotiated by a committee of retirees with the support of the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources. He also spoke about the generosity of the retirees, saying they had given an average of $5,000,000 to the university annually during the previous six years, and they were also significant contributors to the university’s United Way campaign. He concluded his report by saying Purdue truly had the best retirees association in the Big Ten and said he was pleased to have the opportunity to inform the Board about PURA.

Chairman Berghoff thanked Dr. Gentry and said he had provided a nice summary that made it obvious why it was important for the Board to know more about PURA. He described PURA as an active and generous group and expressed his appreciation for PURA’s collaboration with Human Resources. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

XII. ELECTION OF MEMBERS, PURDUE GLOBAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Chairman Berghoff recommended that Dr. Paul Bott, JoAnn Brouillette, Malcolm DeKryger, Michael Klipsch, Don Thompson, and he be re-elected as the members of the Board of Trustees for Purdue Global for the 2019-2021 biennium. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously in favor of their re-election.

XIII. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR DANIEL J. ROMARY

Chairman Berghoff announced that Daniel Romary’s term on the Board as the student trustee would end on June 30, 2019. Given that this was Trustee Romary’s last meeting, Chairman Berghoff provided highlights of the following Resolution of Appreciation for Daniel:

WHEREAS, Daniel J. Romary was appointed to the Purdue University Board of Trustees by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb on July 1, 2017, to serve a two-year term as the student trustee; and

WHEREAS, Daniel has enthusiastically served as the voice of the Purdue University student body as a voting member of the Board, sitting on the Academic and Student Affairs Committee and the Physical Facilities Committee; and

WHEREAS, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering in May 2018 and a Master of Science in the same discipline in May 2019; and

WHEREAS, Daniel proved his academic determination and ambition by graduating valedictorian of his high school, consistently being named to the University’s Dean’s List and obtaining his bachelor’s degree with highest distinction; and

WHEREAS, he has earned several of the highest student accolades at Purdue, including being named the 2016 Wayne Sullivan Outstanding Sophomore, the 2018 G.A. Ross Outstanding Senior Man and a 2018 Charles S. Chappelle Fellow; and

WHEREAS, Daniel has been active among the student body on campus, having held both elected and appointed roles in Student Government, serving as a member of the Barbara Cook Chapter of the Mortar Board National Honor Society and a junior board member of the Purdue Foundation Student Board, working to expand mental health resources on campus and leading a small group for St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center at Purdue; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his duties on the Board and his leadership around campus, Daniel has contributed to the advancement of medical science during his time at Purdue, working as a research assistant in the Cardiovascular Imaging Research Lab, and for his senior design project, co-developing a breastfeeding simulator to help new mothers; and

WHEREAS, in all of these responsibilities, he has prioritized being an open and accessible resource to his fellow students and to our community; and

WHEREAS, Daniel’s many achievements have received notice outside of Purdue, earning him a spot on the Lafayette Journal and Courier’s “30 to Watch” list in 2018; and

WHEREAS, he will begin medical school this fall, having applied to several highly regarded institutions, including Indiana University School of Medicine; and

WHEREAS, Daniel embraced his duties on the Board as a mature, equal and fully engaged member, making significant contributions to the Board’s work through professionally articulated perspective on any given challenge; and

WHEREAS, he held himself to the same high standards as his fellow Board members, coming to meetings having thoroughly reviewed and prepared for the topics at hand, ensuring he was familiar with all perspectives;

WHEREAS, he served on the Student Trustee Search Committee, charged with identifying finalists for his successor; and

WHEREAS, Daniel has inspired the members of the Board with his humility, his drive and focus, and his passion for and pride in Purdue;

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY:

1. That enormous gratitude and appreciation are expressed to Daniel J. Romary for the remarkable insights, sensibility and ambition he brought to the Board as a student trustee; and

2. That Daniel J. Romary has exemplified the principles of Purdue University and has been an outstanding Boilermaker ambassador; and

3. That Daniel J. Romary’s many contributions in his role as a student trustee have impacted the success of Purdue University’s campuses and are part of the great, permanent history of Purdue University and will never be forgotten; and

4. That the Board is confident Daniel J. Romary will have much success in his medical school career and beyond; and

5. That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Board of Trustees as part of the permanent record of Purdue University for all to witness.

Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the Resolution of Appreciation. Chairman Berghoff presented Trustee Romary with a framed copy of the Resolution. A formal copy and a photo were filed with the minutes.

Trustee Romary expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve as the student trustee. He said that, because he had been respected by the other trustees, his experience on the Board had been humbling, inspirational, fulfilling, and the highlight of his Purdue experience. He thanked everyone who had mentored him and said he hoped he had made a positive impact. Trustee Romary received a standing ovation.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

By consent, the meeting adjourned at 11:54 a.m.