PHILADELPHIA— Maureen Rush, vice president for public safety at the University of Pennsylvania, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees at the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College.

“With a keen sense of management and community affairs, Maureen brings an extensive knowledge of urban law enforcement to improve the interaction between the college campus and the community,” said Danny Liberatoscioli, School president.

Under her leadership, Penn’s Division of Public Safety has become a national standard of excellence for its private/public venture model of success. Rush manages a budget of $21 million, oversees seven departments and is responsible for 175 employees.