HARRISBURG, Pa. – York College President Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith, is 17 executive nominations Governor Wolf sent to the Pa State Senate for consideration. Dr. Gunter-Smith is named for a seat the State Board of Education. She is one of five people from the area on the nominations list.
Of the 17 nominations, 12 are being submitted following the governor’s recall of 25 nominations earlier this year and 5 nominations are to fill vacant seats. The Governor is hoping to reach a compromise with the GOP dominated senate on his nominations.
Governor Wolf: “Today, I presented 17 executive nominations to the State Senate for consideration and I look forward to the quick advancement of these qualified candidates.
“Earlier this year, I recalled 25 executive nominations after the previous governor made the nominations on his way out the door.
“Senator Corman and I worked together on a compromise to ensure that we advanced highly qualified candidates to fill these positions. After conversations with Senator Corman, we agreed that 13 nominations recommended by the Senate would proceed and I would submit 12 nominations of my choosing.
“This was a fair process, and I appreciate Senator Corman’s willingness to work together to achieve a compromise.”
Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education:
Cythina Shapira
Pittsburgh
Donald Mayer
Chambersburg
Leslie Anne Miller
Bryn Mawr
Dr. Audrey Bronson
Philadelphia
Board of Trustees of the University of Pittsburgh of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education:
Kevin Washo
Philadelphia
Board of Trustees of Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education:
Ronald Donatucci
Philadelphia
Council of Trustees of California University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education:
Larry Maggi
Washington
Council of Trustees of California University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education:
Sarah Cassin
Camp Hill
James Davis
Brownsville
Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole
Leo Dunn
Harrisburg
The Honorable Lydia Kirkland
Philadelphia
Public Employee Retirement Commission
Joan Stern
Philadelphia
Janet L. Yeomans
Philadelphia
State Board of Education
Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith, President of York College
York
Jean Jones
Meadville
State Board of Medicine
John Mitchell
Newtown Square
Sherri Luchs
Harrisburg
