A meeting of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees convened at 8:57 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022, in Room 326 of Stewart Center on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

All committee members were present: JoAnn Brouillette, chair; Vanessa Castagna; Mark Gee; Shawn Taylor; and Professor Colleen Brady (ex-officio). All other trustees were present: Sonny Beck; Michael Berghoff; Theresa Carter; Malcolm DeKryger; Michael Klipsch; and Gary Lehman.

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; Eva Nodine, senior vice president, assistant treasurer, and assistant secretary; Steve Schultz, general counsel; Cindy Ream, corporate secretary and senior executive assistant to the Board; Ron Elsenbaumer, chancellor, Purdue University Fort Wayne; and Tom Keon, chancellor, Purdue University Northwest.

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes of its meetings convened on July 29, 2022 and August 5, 2022.

II. APPROVAL TO AWARD POSTHUMOUS DEGREES

Provost Akridge noted on behalf of the College of Business and Provost Kenneth Holford at Purdue Northwest he was respectfully requesting approval to award a posthumous degree to Olivia Porter. Olivia grew up in McKenna, Indiana and was earning a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Purdue Northwest with a major in finance. Her academic achievements earned her a place on the Dean’s list. He noted that she had completed 90% of the credit hours and would have been a candidate for graduation in December 2022. Provost Akridge shared that the second posthumous degree request is for Minxi Yang. Minxi was from China and began his Purdue graduate program in the fall of 2017 and was a member of the International Compact Muon Solenoid collaboration based in Switzerland. The Graduate Student Advisory Committee recommended granting the degree at the time of his death as Minxi had completed at least 85% of his credit requirements. Provost Akridge approved both requests and respectfully requested approval to award a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue Northwest to Olivia Porter and a PhD in Physics and Astronomy from Purdue University to Minxi Yang. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval to award posthumous degrees to Olivia Porter and Minxi Yang. Supporting documents were filed with the minutes. Trustee Brouillette commented that once again it is very, very hard time to lose members of our Purdue family.

III. APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE KEYSIGHT PROFESSOR IN THE ELMORE FAMILY SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Trustee Brouillette started the series of appointments with Dr. Hong Z. Tan noting that Dr. Tan is a world leader in the field of “haptics”, stating in simple terms it is perceptive feedback that your phones and other electronic devices to provide information to the users. Provost Akridge shared that in Dr. Tan’s work she has explored how haptics can be used to cue or direct visual attention, an extremely important problem with application to modern driver awareness systems. Dr. Tan has constructed haptic devices that are worn on the body to communicate the direction of gravity for pilots who are flying upside down and more recently, she has made breakthrough’s in building a haptic interface. This can convey English words through the skin using vibration. Her research stands out because she works across disciplines and combines novel engineering development with rigorous theoretical analysis and behavioral evaluation studies. Provost Akridge respectfully requested approval to appoint Dr. Hong Z. Tan as the Keysight Professor in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of Dr. Hong Z. Tan’s appointment as Keysight Professor in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

IV. APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE DEAN’S CHAIR IN SOYBEAN GENOMICS

Trustee Brouillette brought the next named professorship to the Committee noting that Dr. Jianxin Ma’s work in soybean genomics becomes especially important in the world today given our need to feed the growing world population. Provost Akridge informed the Committee that Dr. Ma has contributed significantly to the understanding of soybeans. His accomplishments include team discovery for germ plasm enhancement, insights into soybean genome of life evolution and domestication, the development of tools to analyze the genome and the potential to improve soybean yield. Provost Akridge noted the extraordinary accomplishments because of originality and significance and brings a rare combination of impressive molecular genetic skills. Provost Akridge respectfully requested approval to appoint Dr. Jianxin Ma as the Dean’s Chair in Soybean Genomics. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted to recommend full Board approval of Dr. Ma’s appointment as the Dean’s Chair in Soybean Genomics. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

V. APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE NISOURCE-MEYER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION PROFESSOR (PURDUE NORTHWEST)

On behalf of Chancellor Tom Keon and our friends at Purdue Northwest Trustee Provost Akridge respectfully requested approval to appoint Dr. Veera Gnaneswar Gude as the NiSource-Meyer Charitable Foundation Professor (Purdue Northwest). He informed the Committee that Dr. Gude is highly productive researcher in the environmental engineering field. He noted that Dr. Gude is a highly productive researcher in the environmental engineering field and has established an active collaborative research program. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of Dr. Gude’s appointment as the NiSource-Meyer Charitable Foundation Professor (Purdue Northwest). Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

VI. APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE REILLY PROFESSOR IN THE LYLES SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Provost Akridge shared that Professor Na (Luna) Lu’s research centers on the discovery and engineering of functional nanomaterials and devices to enable intelligent infrastructure by integrating elements of civil engineering, material science and electrical engineering. Dr. Lu’s innovation enables institute sensing of concrete compressive strength and her technology has been adopted by the Indiana Department of Transportation on several occasions. Provost Akridge respectfully requested approval to appoint Dr. Na (Luna) Lu as the Reilly Professor in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of Dr. Lu’s appointment as the Reilly Professor in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

VII. APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE RANSBURG PROFESSOR OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Provost Akridge presented Dr. Young-Jun Son for approval as the Ransburg Professor of Industrial Engineering and reminded the Committee that Dr. Son was ratified as the James J. Solberg, Head of Industrial Engineering in the August 2022 meeting and he retains that headship. Provost Akridge noted that Dr. Son has gotten off to a very fast start in his new position working with faculty, staff, and students to further advance the impact. Dr. Son is a leading scholar in the industrial engineering research community where he focuses on modeling and control of complex manufacturing and service enterprises. Provost Akridge shared that among Young-Jun’s peers it was written that “in terms of those characteristics that define an individual’s leadership in the field and ability to be a productive and lifelong scholar, doctor, Young-June Son should be considered outstanding”. Provost Akridge respectfully requested the Committee’s approval to appoint Dr. Young-Jun Son as the Ransburg Professor of Industrial Engineering. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of Dr. Son’s appointment as the Ransburg Professor Industrial Engineering. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

VIII. APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE MARK AND MAUREEN MILLER HEAD OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING

Trustee Brouillette welcomed Dr. Chris Coleman and thanked Mark and Maureen Miller for their generosity in creating this endowed headship for the School of Nursing. Provost Akridge noted that on July 1, 2022 Dr. Chris Coleman began his role as the new Head and Professor of Nursing coming from the IU School of Nursing in Fort Wayne where he had served as associate dean and professor. While there, Dr. Coleman had oversight of all administrative, teaching and scholarly activities. Provost Akridge respectfully requested approval to appoint Dr. Chris L. Coleman as the Mark and Maureen Miller Head of the School of Nursing Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of Dr. Coleman’s appointment as the Mark and Maureen Miller Head of the School of Nursing. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

IX. APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE WHITE LODGING SERVICES HEAD OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

The final appointment today for consideration by the Committee was for the White Lodging Services Head of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Trustee Brouillette notes that Beth and Bruce White have been generous alums of our university and supported in so many ways in particular this headship. Provost Akridge shared that Dr. King began her role as the new head and professor of HTML on July 1, 2022. He commented that Dr. King brings a record of creative, visionary leadership and has a global understanding of higher education. Provost Akridge noted that Dr. King came to Purdue from Temple University where she served as a professor in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management and Director of Strategic Industry Engagement for the Fox School of Business Translational Research Center. Provost Akridge respectfully requested approval to appoint Dr. Ceridwyn King as the White Lodging Services Head of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of Dr. King’s appointment as the White Lodging Services Head of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

X. APPROVAL TO AWARD HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREES IN SPRING 2023

Trustee Brouillette stated the Committee had received the dossiers for two candidates under consideration for honorary doctorate degrees to be awarded in May 2023; in keeping with past practice, their names would remain confidential. Trustee Brouillette said the candidates were very impressive and had made many contributions to the university, the state, and nationally. Provost Akridge affirmed that the candidates had been reviewed by the appropriate school and university committees. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval to award honorary doctorate degrees to the two candidates. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

XI. APPROVAL OF NAMING OF THE ACCENTURE SMART FACTORY LAB

Provost Akridge presented for approval the Accenture Smart Factory and Accenture Smart Manufacturing Scholars Program. Accenture’s gift of $1,000,000 payable over 5 years to Purdue University to create a smart factory in the Dudley-Lambertus Hall. It was noted that the interdisciplinary instructional space would meet the need for growing engineering and Polytechnic student populations. In addition, Accenture LLP will contribute $250,000.00 for the Accenture Smart Manufacturing Scholars Program through annual payments of $50,000.00 over a 5-year period. This program would provide funds for qualified students to receive the equivalent of in-state tuition for 4 years. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of the naming of The Accenture Smart Factory and Accenture Smart Manufacturing Scholarship Program. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

XII. APPROVAL OF PURDUE INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY

Trustee Brouillette noted the request to create the Purdue Institute for National Security as the final action item for the Committee. Theresa Mayer, executive vice president for research and partnerships shared details about the Institute and explained the platform of the newly created institute as being the single front door for national security research at Purdue University.

Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of the Purdue Institute for National Security. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

XIII. UNIVERSITY SENATE REPORT

Professor Brady asked for a moment of reflection to recognize the recent loss of a member of the Purdue community. She shared a few highlights from the last University Senate meeting including the IUPUI restructure, university health plan and a policy on authorship standards for Purdue. She shared the Senate anticipates a vote at the October 10th meeting on a resolution for the authorship standards policy. She commented on the value of such a complex system of shared governance at Purdue and moving forward on the missions into the next big leads, and big steps. A copy of Professor Brady’s report presentation was filed with the minutes.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

By consent, the meeting adjourned at 9:47 a.m.