MANSFIELD, PA— Ralph Meyer, the outgoing chairman of the Mansfield University Council of Trustees, was awarded the Mansfield University Presidential Coin for Excellence by President Fran Hendricks on July 20.
The presentation took place at the Trustees regular bi-monthly meeting, Meyer’s last as chairman. He will continue to serve on the Council.
Meyer was appointed to the MU Council of Trustees in 1997 and elected chairman in 2006.
“Ralph Meyer’s advocacy for Mansfield University and leadership on the Council of Trustees have been vital to our university,” Hendricks said. “He is a tireless champion for MU and is very deserving of this honor.”
Meyer is the president and CEO emeritus of Guthrie Healthcare System, having served as president and CEO from 1982 to 1998.
The coin was developed by Hendricks and designed by MU Senior Graphics Designer Andy Worthington. It is awarded selectively to persons who have contributed greatly to the university, using the Mansfield Creed; Character, Scholarship, Culture and Service as a guideline.
The coin bears several symbols representing historical highlights and other aspects of the university that make it distinctive.
For more information on the Mansfield University Presidential Coin for Excellence and to see the gallery of honorees, go to president.mansfield.edu/coin-for-excellence