The Penn State Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via conference call at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12. The sole purpose of the special meeting is for the trustees to consider ratification of the binding consent decree imposed by the NCAA and accepted by the University. The public can listen to the meeting at WPSU.org/live online.
In addition, those interested may also call in to the following conference call number, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of 50 people: 1-866-393-1766. The following access code is required: * 1855# (star, 1855, pound key).
To read the NCAA consent decree, visit online.
President Rodney Erickson’s statement regarding NCAA consent decree can be found online. Statements also have been made by the Board of Trustees, Penn State Acting Athletic Director David Joyner and Head Football Coach Bill O’Brien; Penn State’s varsity athletic coaches; and members of the football team.