A meeting of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees convened at 9:10 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023, in Room 326 of Stewart Center on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Committee members present were: JoAnn Brouillette, chair; Vanessa Castagna; Mark Gee; Shawn Taylor and Professor Brian Leung (ex-officio). Other trustees present: Sonny Beck; Michael Berghoff; Theresa Carter; Malcolm DeKryger; Michael Klipsch, and Gary Lehman.

Officers and administrators in attendance were: Mung Chiang, president; Patrick Wolfe, 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; and Ron Elsenbaumer, chancellor, Purdue University Fort Wayne.

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 April 14, 2023.

II. (PFW) APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE PAUL E. SCHAFFER CHAIR IN FINANCE

Provost Wolfe respectfully requested approval to appoint Dr Kim as the Paul E. Shaffer Chair in Finance. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of Dr. Myeong Hwan Kim’s appointment as the Paul E. Shaffer Chair in Finance. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

Dr. Kim thanked the Committee for the honor. He thanked his family, colleagues, and friends for their support.

III. (WL) APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE REILLY PROFESSOR OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Provost Wolfe respectfully requested approval to appoint Dr. Alejandro Strachan as the Reilly Professor of Materials Engineering. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of Dr. Strachan’s appointment as the Reilly Professor of Materials Engineering. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

Dr. Strachan shared his appreciation and noted that he and his son joined Purdue as Assistant Professors 18 years ago and stated that his accomplishments were the result of a team effort. He hopes to do for others what his mentors and colleagues have done for him over the years.

IV. (WL) APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE DAVID E. ROSS DIRECTORSHIP FOR THE INSTITUTE FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURES

Dr. Karen Plaut, executive vice president for research and partnerships shared that in December of 2021 Dr. Matthew Huber was appointed the director of the Purdue Institute for a Sustainable Future. That appointment included Dr. Huber being named the David E. Ross Director. Dr. Plaut requested approval to appoint Dr. Matthew Huber as the David E. Ross Director for the Institute for a Sustainable Future.

Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted unanimously to recommend full Board approval of Dr. Matthew Huber’s appointment as the David E. Ross Director of the Purdue Institute for a Sustainable Future. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

Dr. Huber thanked the Committee for the honor and his wife and family for their support over the years.

V. UNIVERSITY SENATE REPORT

Professor Brian Leung, university senate chair, shared senate meeting highlights from the April senate meeting. He noted current topics of discussion include; Grad School, Office of Engagement, turnover in dean positions, cementing shared governance practices with new administration and President Chiang’s “one hour challenge” question. A copy of Professor Leung’s presentation was filed with the minutes.

By consent, the meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m.