A meeting of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees convened at 9:02 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 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 TO AWARD POSTHUMOUS DEGREES

Provost Akridge noted on behalf of the Department of Computer Science he was respectfully requesting approval to award a posthumous degree for a Bachelor of Science Degree from the College of Science in Computer Science to Vijay Viswan. Vijay passed away due to unfortunate circumstances. He had completed more than 85% of his degree requirements and was set to complete his degree in December 2022. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval to award posthumous degree to Vijay Viswan. Supporting documents were filed with the minutes.

Trustee Brouillette commented that the second posthumous degree was different than the usual. She noted that it was for a WWII Veteran and that President Daniels had received a request from a journalist who had been doing some research. Provost Akridge noted that William Thornhill of Winchester, Indiana enrolled at Purdue in 1942. Before completing his degree he enlisted in the Army. Prior to being sent overseas, the Army sent him to Ft. Bragg, The Citadel and the University of Florida as part of his military training, some of which included studying engineering. When he returned from service in 1946, Mr. Thornhill re-enrolled at Purdue. In 1949 he was killed in a motor vehicle accident at the age of 24. At the time of his death Mr. Thornhill had completed 85% of his degree with credits earned at Purdue, Ft. Bragg, The Citadel and the University of Florida. Provost Akridge acknowledged Mr. Thornhill’s service during WWII and respectfully requested the Board’s approval to award a Posthumous Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval to award a posthumous degree to William Charles Thornhill. Supporting documents were filed with the minutes.

II. APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE ELMORE PROFESSOR OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Provost Akridge began with the request to award the Elmore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering to Dr. Vijay Gupta. He noted that Dr. Gupta’s collaborative efforts tackle some large problems in engineering including roll to roll manufacturing sensors and 3D printing. He commented that Dr. Gupta has demonstrated stellar research of the highest caliber, has been recognized as an IEEE Fellow in the class of 2022, and is the recipient of numerous awards. Provost Akridge respectfully requested approval to appoint Dr. Vijay Gupta as the Elmore Professor 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.

Vijay Gupta’s appointment as Elmore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes. Dr. Gupta thanked the Committee for the honor.

III. APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE ELMORE PROFESSOR OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Provost Akridge recommended that Dr. Gerhard Klimeck be named Elmore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Provost Akridge shared that Dr. Klimeck’s research focuses on computational nano-electronics and high-performance computer data analytics. He noted that Dr. Klimeck has defined, created, and established state-of-the-art Nano-device design tools including NanoHUB, that are widely adopted in the industry. One of Dr. Klimeck’s most noteworthy accomplishments is the graduation of 43 PhD students. He is considered an amazing visionary leader and pioneering researcher who is highly valued by his colleagues. Provost Akridge respectfully requested approval to appoint Dr. Gerhard Klimeck the Elmore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted to recommend full Board approval of Dr. Klimeck’s appointment as the Elmore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes. Dr. Klimeck thanked the committee for the honor. He noted he graduated from Purdue in 1994 and returned 20 years ago to help run Nano-HUB.

IV. APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE VINCENT P. REILLY PROFESSOR OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Dr. Steven Steinhubl was recommended by Provost Akridge for the appointment of the Vincent P. Reilly Professor of Biomedical Engineering. Provost Akridge noted that Dr. Steinhubl is a world-renowned leader in cardiovascular research and digital medicine. He joined Purdue’s faculty in August 2022. He is also a great mentor, having trained and advised numerous MDs and MD-PhDs in cardiovascular surgery and research. Dr. Steinhubl demonstrates pioneering approaches on digital healthcare in numerous publications and book chapters. The clinical aspects of Dr. Steinhubl’s experience as an interventional cardiologist, partnered with his passionate take on healthy equity and his desire to revise the US health care system, will excite undergraduates as well as graduate teaching and research students. Provost Akridge respectfully requested that Dr. Steven Steinhubl be appointed the Vincent P. Reilly Professor of Biomedical Engineering. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of Dr. Steinhubl’s appointment as the Vincent P. Reilly Professor of Biomedical Engineering. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes. Dr. Steinhubl expressed his gratitude for the honor and stated that he is excited for the future.

V. APPROVAL TO APPOINT 150TH ANNIVERSARY PROFESSOR

Provost Akridge presented the request for the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Richardson as the 150th Anniversary Professor in the College of Education. Professor Richardson focuses on improving teaching, learning, and design practices for online learning environments. Her online teaching experiences inform her research and vice versa. The results are an ongoing sustained record of outstanding high impact teaching and learning that includes teaching innovations, awards and transformed curriculum for her own courses and the larger Purdue community. Dr. Richardson was instrumental in the development of the College of Education’s first fully online master’s program which was recently ranked #8 in the nation by US News and World Report. Dr. Richardson’s reputation for collaborating with graduate students is unparalleled in the college. Provost Akridge respectfully requested approval to appoint Dr. Jennifer Richardson the 150th Anniversary Professor in the College of Education. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of Dr. Richardson’s appointment as the 150th Anniversary Professor. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes. Dr. Richardson shared that the nomination and appointment meant so much from the College of Education. She commented that working with students is the highlight of her position.

VI. APPROVAL TO NAME THE DON AND LIZ THOMPSON MINORITY ENGINEERING PROGRAM

Provost Akridge shared that Don Thompson served as a Trustee for 13 years. Both Don and Liz graduated from Purdue with degrees in Electrical Engineering and were both active in the Minority Engineering Program (MEP) as students. Provost Akridge noted that the Minority in Engineering Program first began in 1974 as one of several initiatives to improve diversity and inclusion in the College of Engineering. The program was key to Purdue’s successful graduation of more than 3,000 engineering underrepresented minority students to date. It was because of this success that other colleges and universities across the country have adopted Purdue’s Minority Engineering Program model. Don and Liz established an endowment in support of the MEP that meant so much to them. Provost Akridge respectfully requested the Board’s approval to name the Don and Liz Thompson Minority Engineering Program within Purdue’s College of Engineering. 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 Don and Liz Thompson Minority Engineering Program. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

VII. APPROVAL TO NAME KLIPSCH STUDENT SUCCESS CROSSROADS

Provost Akridge requested Board approval to name the Klipsch Student Success Crossroads within Stewart Center to enhance student experience and place all student facing services under one roof. The naming honors the generosity of Michael and Paula Klipsch. Their gift allows the renovation of Stewart Center to serve as the new hub for admissions, enrollment management, financial aid, bursar services and registrar functions while expanding its testing center and updating student organization spaces. Provost Akridge respectfully requested approval to name the Klipsch Student Success Crossroads within Stewart Center as part of the Stewart Center Renovation. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval to name the Klipsch Student Success Crossroads. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes. Trustee Klipsch provided insight as to the thought process for the gift. He shared that being part of helping to make student’s first days here on campus a little easier was meaningful to him and Paula.

VIII. APPROVAL TO CHANGE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES TO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE

Provost Akridge respectfully submitted the proposal to change the name of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies to Department of Human Development and Family Science. He shared that the faculty and dean support the change to better represent the scientific rigor and modern developments in the field and more accurately represent scholars, students, and professionals as Family Scientists. The change would also align more appropriately with the name of the college itself. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of changing the name from Department of Human Development and Family Studies to Department of Human Development and Family Science. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

IX. APPROVAL TO RENAME RECITATION HALL TO HELEN B. SCHLEMAN HALL

Provost Akridge shared that to accommodate growth in the field of Data Science, beginning February 2023, the Office of the Dean of Students will move from Schleman Hall to what is currently named Recitation Hall as their permanent home. Provost Akridge noted that Dean Emerita Helen B. Schleman initially served as director of women’s residence halls beginning in 1934. In 1947, she was appointed dean of women and served in that post until her retirement in 1968. The renaming will allow the university to continue to honor Dr. Schleman. He respectfully requested the board approve to rename Recitation Hall to Helen B. Schleman Hall. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval to rename Recitation Hall to Helen B. Schleman Hall. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

X. APPROVAL TO NAME THE DR. NORMAN AND DR. JANE LI CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SEPARATIONS AREA AND DR. NORMAN AND DR. JANE LI PROFESSORSHIP

Provost Akridge presented for approval the naming of the Dr. Norman and Dr. Jane Li Chemical Engineering Separations Area. In recognition of the generous support and commitment of David H. Li and the Li Family Foundation, Provost Akridge respectfully requested the board’s approval to name the Dr. Norman and Dr. Jane Li Chemical Engineering Separations Area within the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering and the Dr. Norman and Dr. Jane Li Professorship. 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 Dr. Norman and Dr. Jane Li Chemical Engineering Separations Area as part of the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering and the Dr. Norman and Dr. Jane Li Professorship. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

XI. APPROVAL TO NAME THE EVAN AND SUE ANN WERLING COMPARATIVE ONCOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER

Provost Akridge requested approval to name the Evan and Sue Ann Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center within the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Provost Akridge noted that the center is brand new and will focus on humane oncology research and will collaborate with the Purdue Center for Cancer Research. The pledge will support the establishing of the Center including but not limited to space renovation and seeding new faculty salaries; supporting a professorship and endowment to support the work of the Center.

Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval to name the Evan and Sue Ann Werling Comparative Oncology Research Center. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

XII. APPROVAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH NEWLY DESIGNATED PURDUE INSTITUTES FOR BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES UNIT

Theresa Mayer, executive vice president for research and partnerships requested board approval of the introduction of an integrated framework for interdisciplinary research and training in biomedical and health sciences, which will be referred to as the Purdue Institutes for Biomedical and Health Sciences, to further enhance Purdue’s reputation and impact by catalyzing and accelerating basic, clinical and translation programs across thematic pillars of excellence. She shared details with regard to the initial actions and the direction for the organizational changes. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of Organizational Changes Associated with Newly Designated Purdue Institutes for Biomedical and Health Sciences Unit. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

XIII. UNIVERSITY SENATE REPORT

Professor Brady began by thanking President Daniels for his service. She noted the senate commendation for Provost Akridge and his leadership. Professor Brady shared legislation that passed; endorsement of authorship of scholarly works standard; addressing the negative impact of SB-1 on Purdue Students/Staff/Faculty – multiple action steps proposed for future Senate consideration; maintenance of BMV license branch in West Lafayette. She shared current topics of discussion including various items related to environmental stewardship; and consideration of DEI as a potential embedded outcome. A copy of Professor Brady’s presentation was filed with the minutes.

In closing, members of the committee expressed their deep gratitude to Provost Akridge for his service and commented on his great accomplishments while in that role. They also thanked his wife Michelle for her support. Provost Akridge thanked the Board for the opportunity and for the support he has received.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

By consent, the meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m.