University Leadership
Penn State is a leader in higher education and carries out its mission of teaching, research, and service with pride and focus on the future. Our leadership in administration, faculty, and staff make our mission come alive every day.
The Board of Trustees reviews and approves the budget of the University and guides general goals, policies, and procedures from a big-picture perspective.
The President’s office ensures that all aspects of the University are running smoothly and promotes overall principles that students, faculty, and staff abide by for the long term.
The University Faculty Senate represents the Penn State faculty with legislative authority on all matters regarding the University's educational interests.
President's Council Members
Neeli Bendapudi, President
Tracy Langkilde, Interim Executive Vice President and Provost
Deborah Addo, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Penn State Health
Kathleen Bieschke, Senior Vice Provost and Interim Dean of Undergraduate Education
SeriaShia Chatters, Interim Vice Provost for Educational Equity
Margo E. DelliCarpini, Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses and Executive Chancellor
Andrea Dowhower, Vice President for Student Affairs
Shannon S. Harvey, Assistant Vice President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
David Horton, Vice President for Information Technology/Chief Information Officer
Karen Kim, Dean, College of Medicine
Patrick Kraft, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
David Lieb, Interim Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
Matt Melvin, Vice President for Enrollment Management
Tabitha R. Oman, Vice President and General Counsel
Rachel A. Pell, Vice President for Strategic Communications
Andrew Read, Senior Vice President for Research
Michael Wade Smith, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff
Allan G. Sonsteby, Executive Director of Applied Research Laboratory
Michael D. Stefan, Vice President for Government and Community Relations
Larry D. Terry II, Vice President for Outreach
Sara Thorndike, Senior Vice President for Finance and Business/Treasurer
Jennifer R. Wilkes, Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer