Bobbi Dempsey
How to Secure Your Sensitive Information
Protecting personal and private information from identity theft and scams should be a top priority for everyone. And as an online student who spends a lot of time completing work electronically, it’s especially important for you to be diligent in keeping your information secure. We asked the Penn State World Campus HelpDesk — your 24/7…
What Does an Embedded Librarian Do?
Many Penn State World Campus courses have an embedded librarian, but students may not be familiar with exactly what they do or how best to enlist their help. We asked Emily Mross, Business Librarian and Library Outreach Coordinator, Penn State Harrisburg Library, to share some insight.
Student Involvement Opportunities and Benefits
Several of our students recently participated in an online panel — hosted by Julie Fitzgerald, co-curricular program coordinator, and Karen Armstrong, career counselor — in which they shared insight into their experiences with clubs and organizations and why they feel student involvement is such a valuable part of the Penn State World Campus experience.
Using Interlibrary Loan to Request Library Materials from a Distance
Penn State students have access to a wealth of library resources, encompassing a wide range of materials in assorted formats. Many of these resources are available online, but physical copies of some materials can also be provided to students located in North America, even if they aren’t near a Penn State campus.
Strategies for Reducing Test Anxiety
Test anxiety is a challenge for many students, to varying degrees. It can take different forms, from a minor distraction and difficulty concentrating to — in serious cases — a severe level of worry that can prevent you from doing your best in your courses. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to help…
Meet Lori Lysiak, Librarian at Penn State Altoona
Penn State World Campus students have access to a wide variety of valuable library assets and services. Among the most helpful library resources are the librarians and research specialists. These staff members can assist students in finding information or materials they need for their courses. We recently chatted with Lori Lysiak, a reference and instruction librarian based at the Altoona campus. She shared details about her background and how students can enlist her help.
Graduation Speaker: Emily Bowmer
Emily Bowmer was one of the student speakers at the Penn State World Campus Graduation Celebration for summer semester. Here are the remarks she shared.
Time Management: Five Essentials for Online Learners
Learn how to stay productive and organized as a busy online student.
Tech Camp: A Valuable Resource for Online Students
Penn State World Campus students can benefit from a free resource designed to help them become more comfortable with the essential tech tools they will use for their courses. Tech Camp is a noncredit, self-paced course available to all Penn State World Campus students that introduces the programs, software, and tools available to students at…
Changes Coming to LionPATH
Some important changes are on the horizon for LionPATH. These changes are part of a system upgrade that will provide improvements for students — but that will also require a system outage for several days during the transition. System Outage July 4–7 LionPATH will be unavailable from Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 7, 2019,…