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Dear Fellow Trustees,

It is an honor and privilege to serve as a trustee within the PASSHE system and to serve you as president of PACT. The goal of our organization is to help you be the best trustee possible by providing a network of support for all trustees at a university with PASSHE.

PACT Conference

This year’s annual conference was held virtually on April 3, 2024 from 12-2 p.m.  In addition to the traditional report from the Chancellor and a short business meeting, we heard ffrom the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) who facilitated a discussion on the role of trustees in the State System. Our role as trustees is quite different than the trustee role at private or state related institutions, and this was a great conversation to help equip us for our role. 

As always, contact me if you have any questions.
        
Dr. Rich Frerichs
President
Pennsylvania Association of Councils of Trustees
richfrerichs@aol.com


PACT Board and Officers

  • Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg - Ray Zaborney  
  • Commonwealth University - Lock Haven - Krystjan Callahan  
  • Commonwealth University - Mansfield - Karen J. Russell  
  • Cheyney - Cheryl E. Harper  
  • East Stroudsburg - Thomas Grayuski (PACT Secretary)
  • IUP - Nathan T. Spade  
  • Kutztown - Sandra Green (PACT Treasurer)   
  • Millersville - Dr. Richard L. Frerichs (PACT President)
  • PennWest California - Barry Niccolai  
  • PennWest Clarion - Honorable Donna Oberlander  
  • PennWest Edinboro - Mark A. Bellini (PACT 2nd Vice President)
  • Shippensburg  - Doug Harbach
  • Slippery Rock - Jeffrey Smith  
  • West Chester - Betty Silfa (PACT 1st Vice President)