Student Affairs Podcast: How Wellness and Self-Care Affect Productivity

You can now listen to the latest episode of “Conversations with Student Affairs,” the podcast managed by the Student Affairs team at Penn State World Campus in collaboration with our many colleagues and partners across the University’s Student Affairs teams. Title: Well-Being and Self-Care are the Foundation of Productivity Participating staff member: Katie Marshall, World…

Disability Services: How to Request Academic Accommodations

Penn State World Campus offers a variety of resources and accommodations to students with disabilities. Although a member of the staff or faculty or an agency liaison can refer you to Student Disability Resources, you can also contact this office directly to discuss resources available or request assistance. One of the most common reasons for…

Get These Valuable Benefits of Volunteering During a Day of Service

Did you know that volunteering can be good for your health? A study by the Corporation for National & Community Service found that people who volunteer have lower mortality rates, improved functional abilities, and reduced rates of depression. And of course, volunteering is also good for the people and organizations you decide to serve.   There are more…

Student Affairs Podcast — Episode 7: Reflecting on 2021 with Gratitude

You can now listen to Episode 7 of “Conversations with Student Affairs,” the podcast managed by the Student Affairs team at Penn State World Campus in collaboration with our many colleagues and partners across the University’s Student Affairs teams. Title: We Are! Thankful! Participating staff members: Shawna Culp, academic adviser; Maggie Kwok, student advocacy specialist;…

Student Affairs Podcast — Episode 6: Connecting Our Veterans and Military Students

You can now listen to Episode 6 of “Conversations with Student Affairs,” the podcast managed by the Student Affairs team at Penn State World Campus in collaboration with our many colleagues and partners across the University’s Student Affairs teams. Title: Connecting Our Veterans Participating staff members: Rose Petrunyak, academic adviser at Penn State World Campus;…

Sustainability Club Seeks Members and Officers

The World Campus Sustainability Club connects World Campus students with other Penn Staters interested in advancing sustainability. If this is a cause that is important to you, joining the Sustainability Club is a great opportunity to meet others who share that interest so you can exchange resources and brainstorm ideas for how to take positive…