Author: barryfenchak4trustee

The Curious Case of Sandy Barbour: Penn State Athletics’ Response to Impending Revenue Shortfall

With the impact of COVID-19 on Intercollegiate Athletics, the Penn State Board of Trustees approved adjustments to the Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics' operating budget. These projections, known as pro-formas, are compiled for very important reasons. Any business, including Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics (PSU ICA), relies on forecasts of Revenues and Expenses in order to appropriately … Continue reading The Curious Case of Sandy Barbour: Penn State Athletics’ Response to Impending Revenue Shortfall →

What should our Trustees be doing to combat the Scoundrels – Right Now.

At their July 2020 meetings, the leadership of the PSU Board of Trustees is moving forward with plans that will lead to the elimination of  the last vestige of Board accountability - eliminating the right of Penn State Alumni to openly elect 9 members to the Board. These are the only positions - on the … Continue reading What should our Trustees be doing to combat the Scoundrels – Right Now. →

The Real Costs of Fiduciary Negligence

Funds that could have endowed 2,000 full scholarships for PSU students. 2,000 Full Scholarships for PSU students, each and every year, forever. All thrown away - for absolutely no benefit. Recent Letter to the Editor in the CENTRE DAILY TIMES: As the individuals responsible for oversight of the Penn State endowment, Penn State’s trustees have … Continue reading The Real Costs of Fiduciary Negligence →

What would be the Financial Impact of Penn State “Cutting” some Sports?

As the NCAA cancelled spring sports across the Country, due to the Corona Virus concerns, there have been many discussions regarding the potential financial impact to University Athletic Department budgets. Among the topics discussed has been whether or not it may make sense to reduce the number of sports offered - particularly those sports that … Continue reading What would be the Financial Impact of Penn State “Cutting” some Sports? →

A Deeper look at the Penn State Endowment

Earlier - we discussed the bewildering increases to the fees paid to "Investment Managers" of the Penn State Endowment: https://barryfenchak4trustee.wordpress.com/?p=710 This BLOG will take a deeper dive into making sure we all know how the "Penn State Endowment" is constructed. And we will unravel some of the more disconcerting aspects of the Endowment and its … Continue reading A Deeper look at the Penn State Endowment →

Why is Eric Barron PSU’s President?

By now, I believe we are all familiar with Eric Barron's record of incompetence and self-interest - and his detrimental impact on the Pennsylvania State University: But just how did Eric Barron happen to land in the seat of Penn State President? Let's take a look back: In late 2013, when Rodney Erickson's tenure was … Continue reading Why is Eric Barron PSU’s President? →

Financial Cost of a College Degree: Penn State and the Big Ten

What does a Penn State Bachelor's Degree really cost? As most students (and their parents) are aware, there is a lot of obfuscation with regard to the actual cost to finance a college education.   While all Universities clearly publish their "sticker price" rates for tuition, that really is just the starting point: 1) Many … Continue reading Financial Cost of a College Degree: Penn State and the Big Ten →

What will it take to bring Penn State Tuition costs under control? What can/should the PSU Board of Trustees do?

  In order to solve any problem, we must first achieve three things:1) Understand the nature of the problem, and the damage it creates.2) Understand the root cause(s) of the problemand3) Be willing to commit to a solution that addresses the problem at its' source.  The Cliff's Notes Version:1) Understanding the nature of the problem, and … Continue reading What will it take to bring Penn State Tuition costs under control? What can/should the PSU Board of Trustees do? →

Video Clips, May 2019 Penn State BOT Meetings: The Eric Barron Museum

The Eric Barron Museum An $85,000,000 burden strapped onto the backs of Penn State Students.  To satisfy the ego of an amateur artist, who happens to be the Penn State University Presidente. Brief recap of some key points, for those who are unfamiliar with Penn State's Existing Art Museum: 1) Penn State’s existing Art Museum … Continue reading Video Clips, May 2019 Penn State BOT Meetings: The Eric Barron Museum →