A stated meeting of the Purdue University Board of Trustees convened on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 10:40 a.m. in Stewart Center, Room 326 at Purdue University, West Lafayette.

Trustees present: Michael Berghoff, chairman; Sonny Beck; Kevin Boes; JoAnn Brouillette; Vanessa Castagna; Malcolm DeKryger; Michael Klipsch; Gary Lehman, vice chairman; and Shawn Taylor. Theresa Carter participated via conference call.

Officers and administrators in attendance included: 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, senior vice president and general counsel; Cindy Ream, corporate secretary and senior executive assistant to the Board; and Ron Elsenbaumer, chancellor, Purdue University Fort Wayne.

I. ROLL CALL

Chairman Berghoff called the meeting to order and noted all trustees were in attendance except for Theresa Carter who participated via conference call.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the minutes for Executive Session convened on June 6, 2024, and Stated Meeting June 7, 2024.

III. UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGENDA

The Academic and Student Affairs Committee, Compensation Committee, Finance Committee and Physical Facilities Committees convened a public meeting immediately prior to this Stated Meeting. Chairman Berghoff read the list of items on which the Committee voted to recommend full Board approval, which includes the unanimous consent agenda along with other routine items, as follows:

     • (WL) Ratification of:
             a. Blacutt-Underwood Head of Materials Engineering
             b. Dane A. Miller Head of Biomedical Engineering
             c. Reilly Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
             d. Donald A. and Patricia A. Coates Professor of Innovation in Mechanical Engineering

     • Approval of Amendment to Employment Contract for Athletic Director

     • (SW) Approval of CY University Health Plans

     • (SW) Approval of FY 2025-27 Line-Item Budget Requests

     • (WL) Approval of CityBus Contract Renewal

     • (SW) Approval of 2025-2035 Ten-Year Capital Plan

     • (WL) Approval to Plan, Finance, Construct and Award Construction Contracts for the Mathematical        Sciences Building Data Center Renovation and the Biochemistry Building Office of the State Chemist Lab Renovation

     • (WL-IN) Approval to Execute Lease for a Portion of 501 Indiana Avenue

     • (PFW) Approval to Execute Lease for a portion of 5100 Saint Joe Road

     • (WL) Approval of Resolution on Security Clearance Updates
             o General Counsel Schults noted a change in our security facility security officer. Hannah Stevens-Smith is replacing Nicholas Kreuzman in that role.

     • (SW) Approval of Conflict-of-Interest Disclosures

Chairman Berghoff asked if any of the Board members wished to have an item removed from the consent agenda for further discussion. Having one of his own, Chairman Berghoff shared that since the time of the endorsement by the Board in October 2022 to name “The Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business” there has been consistent input from faculty, alumni and other stakeholders suggesting the less formal “Mitch Daniels School of Business” would be more fitting. General Counsel noted a Resolution stating such was drafted and will be included in the minutes. Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the unanimous consent agenda. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

IV. FACULTY AWARDS RECOGNITION

President Chiang recognized individually those who received Faculty Awards of $1M and above from April 2024 through July 2024. Supporting materials were filed with the minutes.

V. FACULTY PRESENTATION

Dr. Laura J. Pyrak-Nolte, Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, shared a presentation on the Role of Fractures in Utilizing Earth Resources. Dr. Pyrak-Nolte works on fractures, she noted the success or failure of these subsurface applications depends on the ability to use or know that fractures are present. The focus of the research is fracture intersections, without intersections you do not have connectivity. She works in collaboration with a variety labs and universities on her research. A copy of Dr. Pyrak-Nolte’s presentation was filed with the minutes.

VI. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Approval of Resolution of Appreciation for Friends of Purdue University

President Chiang profiled the gifts of $1,000,000.00 or more which the university had received since the Board’s stated Meeting on June 7, 2024. 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 BY THE TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY:

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: Patrick and Darcy Eibs, to support the Division of Financial Aid and the College of Liberal Arts; Joseph and Angela Fuller, to support the College of Liberal Arts and the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; INvestED, to support the Office of the President; and Anonymous, to support Purdue University Fort Wayne.

President Chiang submitted the Resolution of Appreciation for Board approval.

Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the resolution. Supporting materials and a formal copy of the Resolution were filed with the minutes.

Fiscal Year Annual Report

President Chiang shared 9 Highlights of FY24 Metrics. Those highlights included Financials; Research Awards and National Center Wins; Patents and Startups; Faculty Awards, Citations and Books; Undergraduate Applications and Admissions; Retention, Graduation Rates, EDR (Earnings-to-debt ratio); Graduate Applications and Admissions; West Lafayette Online Enrollment; and Reputation and Visibility.

President Chiang concluded his report with three key reflections. First, he emphasized that the list presented was only a partial representation, highlighting that it does not capture everything that is happening or measurable. He noted that much of the remarkable work across every unit and part of the Purdue family contributes to these figures. Second, he pointed out that not everything can be quantified. While some important missions and values do not appear in these nine slides, they are, in fact, crucial underscoring that numbers alone are not the ultimate measure of success; values and missions matter just as much. Third, he explained that the numbers only have meaning because of the dedicated team of Boilermakers—students, staff, faculty, alumni, and partners—who work with a shared sense of purpose and urgency. The true impact of the numbers is tied to how these individuals advance in tandem. President Chiang concluded by expressing his gratitude to the outstanding colleagues around him, and Chairman Berghoff acknowledged those present in the meeting room. President Chiang shared that he is deeply moved each day by how our colleagues embody the true spirit of "One Brick Higher."

Chairman Berghoff noted that the Board frequently acknowledges and expresses appreciation for how their roles are supported and facilitated by the exceptional competence of both the executive team and the faculty. A copy of President Chiang’s presentation was filed with the minutes.

VII. UNIVERSITY STAFF

Chairman Berghoff asked Provost Patrick Wolfe to present the recommendations for the Distinguished Professor Candidates.

Provost Wolfe respectfully requested approval to appoint Dr. Elisa Bertino as the Samuel Conte Distinguished Professor in Computer Science. Dr. Bertino has been at Purdue for 20 years and
has been heavily involved in cyber security including security and privacy of data, databases, distributed systems, and cellular networks.

Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve Dr. Bertino as the Samuel Conte Distinguished Professor in Computer Science. Supporting documents were filed with the minutes.

Dr. Bertino commented that she was deeply honored and grateful to Purdue. She shared that many individuals have contributed to her achievements. She thanked her students and her husband for his support and encouragement. She thanked the Board of Trustees for ratifying her appointment as Distinguished Professor.

Provost Wolfe next requested approval to appoint Dr. Catherine (Cammie) McBride as a Distinguished Professor of Human Development and Family Science. She joined Purdue in 2022 as an associate professor focusing on research in the College of Health and Human Sciences. One of her support letters highlighted the following: Dr. McBride is one of the world’s leading experts on the scientific study of reading and mathematics skills across cultures, on identifying and ameliorating reading and writing impairments, and on enhancing parent-child engagement related to children’s learning.

Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve Dr. McBride as a Distinguished Professor of Human Development and Family Science. Supporting documents were filed with the minutes.

Dr. McBride thanked the Board and stated that she is deeply grateful for the honor. She stated it is a thrill to be here noting that ever since she came to Purdue, she has felt very welcome. She thanked the Health and Human Sciences contingent who came in support. She thanked her wonderful husband, children, and parents. She thanked Karen Plaut for everything she has done in support of her research.

In closing Chairman Berghoff noted the need to adopt an amendment to By-Laws and the Election of Officer. General Counsel Schultz shared that 11½ years ago the Office of Legal Counsel was formed with one lawyer. The amendment is to include the ability to have an additional Deputy General Counsel and to elect Monica S. Bloom to that position. As a member of OLC since 2018, Monica S. Bloom is currently Associate VP and Senior Counsel. Her primary responsibilities include employee relations, human resources, regulatory and compliance matters, student affairs and conduct, athletics-related matters, and University policies. Monica holds a J.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (summa cum laude) and a bachelor's degree in history from Duke University. General Counsel Steve Schultz respectfully requested the amendment of the by-laws and the election of Officer, Deputy General Counsel, Monica S. Bloom. Chairman Berghoff added that many are familiar with Monica and noted that she is highly professional and available for advice. He commented that her election to this office is another statement of the quality of the Office of Legal Counsel. Supporting documents were filed with the minutes.

Upon proper motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the amendment of the By-Laws and the election of Officer, Deputy General Counsel, Monica S. Bloom.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

By consent, the meeting adjourned at 11:57 a.m.