July 08, 2004
Board of Governors extends Chancellor’s contract to July 31, 2007
Contact: Kevin Hensil, khensil@passhe.edu
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors voted unanimously today to extend the contract of Chancellor Judy G. Hample to July 31, 2007.
Dr. Hample was hired by the Board in June 2001 and began her tenure on August 1 of that year. She was given an initial three-year “rolling contract,” which is subject to annual review. Her contract also was extended in 2002 and 2003.
The Board’s Executive Committee, following a review of the Chancellor’s performance over the last year, recommended the latest extension. The full Board voted unanimously to endorse the Committee’s recommendations.
“Since coming to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education three years ago, Dr. Hample has provided excellent leadership in very difficult economic times,” said Board Chairman Charles A. Gomulka. “She has served the System with distinction during some controversial issues such as contract negotiations. The System and Commonwealth will be well served by her continued leadership.”
“I am honored to serve as Chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education,” Dr. Hample said. “I also am grateful to the Board for their confidence in my continuations as leader of PASSHE. We will continue to work together on behalf of our students and the entire Commonwealth.”
Dr. Hample led PASSHE through contract negotiations between PASSHE and the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) that concluded earlier this year. The new four-year contract, achieved after more than 18 months of bargaining, includes several provisions that will result in significant long-term economic benefits to PASSHE, while ensuring faculty salaries and benefits remain competitive and that students continue to have access to a high-quality, affordable education.
Dr. Hample guided the development of PASSHE’s new strategic plan, which the Board approved today. The new plan seeks to place PASSHE among the nation’s leading systems of public universities, recognized for excellence in undergraduate education and its responsiveness to state, regional and national needs through quality graduate and undergraduate programs, research and service. The plan includes measurable performance targets to help ensure its goals are met.
The goals included in the new strategic plan will be aligned with the System Accountability Plan, of which Dr. Hample also led the development and implementation. The Board approved the System Accountability Plan two years ago to measure Universities’ performances in key areas with respect to quality, productivity and efficiency.
With more than 104,000 students, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth. The 14 PASSHE Universities offer more than 250 degree and certificate programs in more than 120 areas of study. Nearly 400,000 PASSHE alumni live and work in Pennsylvania.
The state-owned universities are Bloomsburg, California, Cheyney, Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Indiana, Kutztown, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock and West Chester Universities of Pennsylvania. PASSHE also operates branch campuses in Clearfield, Kittanning, Oil City and Punxsutawney and several regional centers, including the Dixon University Center in Harrisburg.