STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Penn State’s embattled Board of Trustees meets Friday for the first time since the chaotic week in November when shocking child sex abuse allegations were brought against a retired assistant football coach.
In the frantic first few days after authorities charged Jerry Sandusky, trustees ousted Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno and school President Graham Spanier, and pledged to uncover the truth. Their actions have since left some anguished alumni and former players questioning the trustees themselves.
After remaining mostly silent the last two months, trustees this week began to divulge the reasons behind their actions, hoping to sway skeptics and critics seeking change.
Leadership positions will be up for election at Friday’s meeting. Also listed on the agenda is an overview of athletic programs.
“We have lots of things that we need to do in terms of the board and how it operates, and I think you’ll see some positive things come out of that,” trustee Mark Dambly said Thursday.
Some critics of the trustees have called for wholesale changes in how the board operates in order to better promote transparency. Trustee Stephanie Deviney said governance and the administration are among the topics trustees plan to consider.
The issues have also
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