The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), with 14 universities and more than 112,500 students, is the largest higher education provider in Pennsylvania. PASSHE’s mission is to increase the intellectual wealth of the Commonwealth, to prepare students at all levels for personal and professional success in their lives, and to contribute to the economic, social, and cultural development of communities, the Commonwealth, and the nation.
PASSHE is led by a 20-member Board of Governors that sets broad policy and direction for the System and the universities. PASSHE’s Executive Offices provide advice and support to the Board of Governors, and leadership to our universities as we work to harness the power of public higher education for the benefit and prosperity of all in the Commonwealth.
Board Members
Cynthia D. Shapira
Chair Pittsburgh, PA
David M. Maser
Vice Chair; Chair, Student Success Committee Philadelphia, PA
Samuel H. Smith
Vice Chair; Chair, Audit and Compliance Committee Punxsutawney, PA
Marian D. Moskowitz
Vice Chair, Student Success Committee Malvern, PA
Neil R. Weaver
Vice Chair - University Success Committee, York, PA
Sen. David Argall
Senator, Tamaqua, PA
Robert W. Bogle
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Philadelphia Tribune Philadelphia, PA
Rep. Tim Briggs
King of Prussia, PA
William “Bill†Gindlesperger
Chambersburg, PA
Abigail Hancox
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Akbar Hossain
Harrisburg, PA
Darrek Harshberger
PennWest University
Allison Jones
Designee for Gov. Tom Wolf Harrisburg, PA
Daniel A. Klingerman
Williamsport, PA
Dr. Khalid N. Mumin
Acting Secretary of Education, Harrisburg, PA
Rep. Brad Roae
Meadville, PA
Sen. Judith L. Schwank
Reading, PA
Josh Shapiro
Governor, Harrisburg, PA
Dr. Kate Shaw
Harrisburg, PA
Larry C. Skinner
Chair, University Success Committee Philadelphia, PA
Skylar Walder
Shippensburg University