Student Trustee
COLIN D. ARNOLD (term began May 2024) was appointed by Governor Josh Shapiro to represent his follow students on the Council of Trustees. Arnold is a history major with minors in political science and military science.
A graduate of Gettysburg Area High School, is an ROTC Cadet and hopes to commission into the United States Army upon graduation. In addition to his studies, he is an active member both on campus and within the community.
He is a member of the SGA Constitutional Review Committee, Phi Alpha Meta also known as the history honor society, and hosts 'America the Beautiful' on WSYC 88.7, the student-run radio station. Outside the university, Arnold was the founder of Flags Across Adams Fundraiser for Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Inc. and as an affiliate of the Adam's County Historical Society, all while working on the family farm. Arnold aims to apply his leadership skills towards creating a positive impact in the military, at Ship, and beyond.
Student Member of the Council of Trustees Application
Selection Criteria:
- Applicants must be Shippensburg University graduate or undergraduate students enrolled full time and in good academic standing as of the 2025 fall semester.
- Applicants must be currently enrolled for at least 12 credits hours and will continue to be enrolled each semester for at least 12 credit hours.
Selection Process:
- Complete the “Application Form for Student Member of the Council of Trustees.”
- Submit completed form by March 3, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Required Attachments:
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
Additional Information
“SECTION 2008-A. COUNCILS OF TRUSTEES
(a) The council of each of the institutions shall consist of eleven (11) members who, except for student members,
shall be nominated and appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. At least two (2)
members of the eleven (11) member council of trustees shall be alumni of the institution.
(b) Ten (10) members of each council shall serve terms of six (6) years, respectively and until their respective
successors are duly appointed and qualified.
(b.1) One (1) member of each council shall be a student appointed by the board under section 2006-A(a)(17). The
student member shall serve a term of four (4) years or for so long as the student is a full-time student in attendance
at the institution of which the student is a trustee, whichever period is shorter, and is in good academic standing. If a
student member is temporarily unable, for medical or valid academic reasons, to fulfill the responsibilities of office,
the Council of Trustees may appoint an otherwise qualified student to serve as an alternate until the return of the
student member.
(b.2) Vacancies occurring before the expiration of the term of any member shall be filled in like manner for the
unexpired term.
(c) ((c) deleted by amendment).
(d) Six (6) members of a council shall constitute a quorum. Each council shall select from its members a chairperson
and a secretary to serve at the pleasure of the council. Each council shall meet at least quarterly, and additionally at
the call of the president, or its chairperson, or upon request of three (3) of its members.
(2008-A amended July 1, 2020, P.L.558, No.50)
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SECTION 2009-A. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COUNCILS OF TRUSTEES.
(a) In accordance with policies, procedures and standards adopted by the board, the council of each institution shall
have the power and its duty shall be:
(1) To make recommendations to the chancellor for the appointment and retention of the president following
input by students, faculty, staff and alumni.
(1.1) To make recommendations to the chancellor for the dismissal of the president.
(2) To assist the president in developing proper relations and understanding between the institution and its
programs and the public, in order to serve the interests and needs of both.
(3) ((3) deleted by amendment).
(4) To review and provide input to the president pertaining to policies and procedures governing the use of
institutional facilities and property.
(5) To approve schools and academic programs.
(6) To review and approve the recommendations of the president pertaining to annual operating and capital
budget requirements for forwarding to the board.
(7) To review and approve recommendations for charges for tuition, and to approve room and board and other
fees except student activity fees and any fees related to the provision of contracted health services.
(8) ((8) deleted by amendment).
(9) To review contracts and purchases negotiated or awarded by the president, including any contract or
purchase reports, with or without competitive bidding and all contracts for consultative services entered by the
president.
(10) To represent the institution at official functions of the Commonwealth.
(11) To take such other action as may be necessary to effectuate the powers and duties herein delegated.
(12) In accordance with the evaluation procedure established by the board each council shall conduct an
evaluation of the president and forward the results of that evaluation with recommendation to the chancellor for
submission to the board.
(13) By resolution adopted by the council to authorize campus police who have completed firearms training in
accordance with 53 Pa.C.S. ? 2167(a) (relating to police training) to carry firearms in the course of duty for any
institution whose campus police are authorized to carry firearms on the effective date of this paragraph, the
authority to carry firearms shall remain in effect unless the council by resolution dissolves such authority.
(b) (Reserved).
(2009-A amended July 1, 2020, P.L.558, No.50