Paul Clifford steps down as CEO of Penn State Alumni Association

[Tom McAndrew]

interesting timing. I used to have some good connections on what was happening at the PSAA, but that's no longer the case. So this move caught me by surprise.

Clifford Resigns as CEO of Penn State Alumni Association

Paul Clifford has stepped down as chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association after nine years in the role. Clifford left the position as

www.statecollege.com

 

[Keyser Soze 16802]

Good riddance

 

[step.eng69]

interesting timing. I used to have some good connections on what was happening at the PSAA, but that's no longer the case. So this move caught me by surprise.

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Good, F..k him. Another parasite leaves for higher nobility.
The alumni association is just another spokesman for the OLD BOT.[/url]

 

[CbusLion]

Now Sean Clifford can take over

 

[BobPSU92]

We’re screwed.

 

[Roar More]

I stopped caring about the Alumni Association when they stopped caring about the alumni. I believe that was around 2011-12.

 

[84lion]

Still waiting for my alumni association calendar. Guess eliminating that for life members is another cost cutting measure.

 

[Psumatt85]

Still waiting for my alumni association calendar. Guess eliminating that for life members is another cost cutting measure.

Congrats to Paul. I thank him for the accomplishments in listening to alumni listed below:

 

[AvgUser]

Still waiting for my alumni association calendar. Guess eliminating that for life members is another cost cutting measure.

They supposedly sent something out in august indicating you had to ask for one.

 

[rem524]

They supposedly sent something out in august indicating you had to ask for one.

I missed that. It was probably hidden in one of the many “Please send money” mailings.

 

[kgilbert78]

I missed that. It was probably hidden in one of the many “Please send money” mailings.

Because our life time membership fee endowment was likely mismanaged.

 

[PSUJam]

interesting timing. I used to have some good connections on what was happening at the PSAA, but that's no longer the case. So this move caught me by surprise.

Clifford Resigns as CEO of Penn State Alumni Association

Paul Clifford has stepped down as chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association after nine years in the role. Clifford left the position as

www.statecollege.com

 

[Bob78]

interesting timing. I used to have some good connections on what was happening at the PSAA, but that's no longer the case. So this move caught me by surprise.

Clifford Resigns as CEO of Penn State Alumni Association

Paul Clifford has stepped down as chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association after nine years in the role. Clifford left the position as

www.statecollege.com

Hearing that maybe the new Sr.VP of Development (Alyssa Wilcox) may have had a voice in this. Unconfirmed. However, she is an internal promotion, so she had no doubt worked closely with him during her time here. Oops. New hire from Purdue, not an internal promotion.
Clifford is now doing consulting work in the development field, apparently.

 

[BobPSU92]

Upcoming:

NATIONAL. SEARCH.

Which search firm and how much?

 

[MacNit]

Hearing that maybe the new Sr.VP of Development (Alyssa Wilcox) may have had a voice in this. Unconfirmed. However, she is an internal promotion, so she had no doubt worked closely with him during her time here. Oops. New hire from Purdue, not an internal promotion.
Clifford is now doing consulting work in the development field, apparently.

“New hire” in what position?

 

[Bob78]

“New hire” in what position?

Sr. VP of Development.

 

[Keyser Soze 16802]

Hearing that maybe the new Sr.VP of Development (Alyssa Wilcox) may have had a voice in this. Unconfirmed. However, she is an internal promotion, so she had no doubt worked closely with him during her time here. Oops. New hire from Purdue, not an internal promotion.
Clifford is now doing consulting work in the development field, apparently.

Good on her if this is true. The person in that role needs to have an engaging personality, and PC does not

 

[BobPSU92]

Hearing that Franklin nominated nick saban as CEO of the Alumni Association. Who else?

 

[Psumatt85]

Hearing that Franklin nominated nick saban as CEO of the Alumni Association. Who else?

I’m thinking Rod Erickson. That would get some people back!lol

 

[Nitt1300]

Good on her if this is true. The person in that role needs to have an engaging personality, and PC does not

The person in that role just needs to do what they are told. And they won't be told to act in our interest.

 

[AvgUser]

I missed that. It was probably hidden in one of the many “Please send money” mailings.

I had missed it too, probably for the same reason. Last week I sent them a note asking what happened to the calendars this year. This was their reply:

Hello,

We are happy to hear that you enjoy the calendar. Due to the cost associated with production, shipping, and feedback we have received that people are no longer using print calendars, unfortunately the decision was made to scale back and we are no longer automatically sending them to all life members.

The Fall Sustaining Pride appeal sent out in late August included the opportunity to request a calendar. We would be happy to send you one if we have extras. If you could please confirm your mailing address.

Thank you for your membership!

 

[Nits74]

I stopped caring about the Alumni Association when they stopped caring about the alumni. I believe that was around 2011-12.

That is when I called the AA and cut all ties. Still have no regrets.

 

[Bkmtnittany1]

I’m thinking Rod Erickson. That would get some people back!lol

How about John Surma?

 

[BriantheLion]

Having met neither, judging just by their brief editorials in the magazine, the previous director, I believe Tina something, seemed to be a genuinely proud alumna, but PC seemed to be mercenary, taking the job for a few years until something better came along.

I remember being so pumped when I reached the age to buy the lifetime membership at the senior rate; these days I feel a lot less excited about it!

 

[TiogaLion]

Only a person with a PSU Undergraduate degree should ever be considered for this position.

 

[Psumatt85]

That is when I called the AA and cut all ties. Still have no regrets.

But you are still counted as a member in their totals of paying members. I pushed hard in 2013, but they said I am in for life. Hotel California

 

[Psumatt85]

How about John Surma?

I hear Mike McQueary is free

 

[BobPSU92]

I hear Mike McQueary is free

Definitely not free.

 

[Psumatt85]

Having met neither, judging just by their brief editorials in the magazine, the previous director, I believe Tina something, seemed to be a genuinely proud alumna, but PC seemed to be mercenary, taking the job for a few years until something better came along.

I remember being so pumped when I reached the age to buy the lifetime membership at the senior rate; these days I feel a lot less excited about it!

Tina hay was just the editor of the Penn stater

 

[Psumatt85]

I hear Mike McQueary is free

Might change the photo editing policy in the Penn stater

 

[BobPSU92]

Tina hay was just the editor of the Penn stater

Did paul clifford take on a position at PSU that didn’t exist before? I thought Roger Williams had held the highest-ranking position in the alumni association until he reported to clifford.

 

[Psumatt85]

Did paul clifford take on a position at PSU that didn’t exist before? I thought Roger Williams had held the highest-ranking position in the alumni association until he reported to clifford.

Clifford replaced williams and got an upgraded title

 

[Waaaaaaaany]

I had missed it too, probably for the same reason. Last week I sent them a note asking what happened to the calendars this year. This was their reply:

Hello,

We are happy to hear that you enjoy the calendar. Due to the cost associated with production, shipping, and feedback we have received that people are no longer using print calendars, unfortunately the decision was made to scale back and we are no longer automatically sending them to all life members.

The Fall Sustaining Pride appeal sent out in late August included the opportunity to request a calendar. We would be happy to send you one if we have extras. If you could please confirm your mailing address.

Thank you for your membership!

Cute...they hid it in a request for Ca$h mailing.

 

[Marshall2323]

Good, F..k him. Another parasite leaves for higher nobility.
The alumni association is just another spokesman for the OLD BOT.[/url]

He was insufferable. Tried to tell me one time that Comprehensive Excellence was the same as saying Success With Honor! LOL Woke!

 

[TheBigUglies]

Still waiting for my alumni association calendar. Guess eliminating that for life members is another cost cutting measure.

Yeah, always have mine hanging in my office and was wondering why we haven't rec'd 2025 yet!!

 

[Achowalogan]

All those calendars hanging in offices is visibility….that’s why many businesses and non profits distribute calendars…double winner, those receiving calendars appreciate it and the organization gets visibility…

 

[kgilbert78]

All those calendars hanging in offices is visibility….that’s why many businesses and non profits distribute calendars…double winner, those receiving calendars appreciate it and the organization gets visibility…

That would assume the Alumni Association knew what they were doing....

 

[NittPicker]

I had missed it too, probably for the same reason. Last week I sent them a note asking what happened to the calendars this year. This was their reply:

Hello,

We are happy to hear that you enjoy the calendar. Due to the cost associated with production, shipping, and feedback we have received that people are no longer using print calendars, unfortunately the decision was made to scale back and we are no longer automatically sending them to all life members.

The Fall Sustaining Pride appeal sent out in late August included the opportunity to request a calendar. We would be happy to send you one if we have extras. If you could please confirm your mailing address.

Thank you for your membership!

That's funny. They'll send you one "if we have extras". So then they did spend money on calendars but only for a select few?? Apparently the alumni at large aren't high enough on the ALUMNI Association totem pole to warrant getting a calendar. I paid my lifetime dues thirty years ago. About the only things I've gotten from the PSAA since then is an annual calendar and a magazine every two months. I'm sure the magazine will disappear soon too, or maybe the ad fees keep it alive. Honestly, I don't care about the calendar per se. It's the seeming lack of connection the PSAA has to the alumni. Something as insignificant as a calendar at least gives the illusion that the PSAA actually wants to engage with the people it's supposed to represent.

But the alumni center on campus sure looks nice though. I wonder how much they spend on that place.

 

[PhillyBillyReprise]

Updated response:
Hello,
We are happy to hear that you enjoy the calendar. Due to the cost associated with production, shipping, and feedback we have received that people are no longer using print calendars, unfortunately the decision was made to scale back and we are no longer automatically sending them to all life members.
The Fall Sustaining Pride appeal sent out in late August included the opportunity to request a calendar. Please watch for communication from us in August/September 2025 on how to order your calendar for 2026.
We do value you as a member and thank you for reaching out to us.
Thank for you being a Life-Time Member.

I am a 1969 graduate. They designate me as a Pioneer. I guess that means that if they surveying alumni members about the use of printed calendars, they don’t need to survey me.

 

[Erial_Lion]

Clifford was on the Obligatory PSU Pregame show this week previewing the Notre Dame game...weird timing, and I'm surprised he accepted the invite to be on it with his move in the works. Hoping they can add Landon Tengwall as a permanent member, and he's great every time he's on it (and his Cam Rising story this week made the hour of watching worth it).