Elise Stevens
Dawn’s organizer. Assistant director of advising Dawn Coder has an item that serves as a reminder on her desk. As supervisor at a previous job, Dawn developed a great relationship with an employee who was most of the time difficult to work with. She received an organization basket from him as a gift, and now…
Taking classes at a distance does not mean you have to sacrifice the opportunity of receiving additional support in subjects you want to improve. If you’re concerned about college-level courses or simply want to maintain a high grade, take advantage of some World Campus tools that are here to help you. Tutoring services are available…
Get to know one of our newest staff members, Nick Dikas, student aid coordinator for World Campus. What are your main duties in the Office of Student Aid? I’m a resource for prospective and current World Campus and Continuing Education students who want to learn about their financial aid options or troubleshoot issues that arise…
Richard and his Nittany Lion shrine. Academic support resource coordinator Richard Brungard’s desk has a special area for his Nittany Lion pride. The corner has a photo of the Nittany Lion shrine taken by former academic adviser Jane Ireland, a wood carving of the words “Nittany Lions,” and a festive pom pom. We all know…
Penn State has been recognized for its amazing students, incredible academics, accomplished alumni, and one of its biggest claims to fame, ice cream. When Penn Staters visit and revisit the University Park campus, they have many stops to make, including one to the Berkey Creamery. The Berkey Creamery and Penn State’s dairy program is a…
Penn State men’s basketball team was shown some support when they traveled to World Campus students’ area of the country. Two World Campus students had the opportunity to see a Penn State game at Michigan State University (MSU) on February 8. Students Shea Marks, Kent Grantham, and their guests joined World Campus staff Karen Pollack,…
Patty’s aquarium. Instructional production specialist Patty Gruneberg’s special item is a light up aquarium that used to be in her boys’ room before they “outgrew” it. She finds it soothing to watch since live fish are not allowed, and it fills the void. It also holds special memories of her life outside of the workplace.…
A small portion of Georgelle’s Sharpies. Academic adviser Georgelle Bilak-Crist has a love for Sharpie markers. She keeps hundreds on her desk to add some color and flare to her notes. As she says, “You never know when you’ll need a Sharpie!” We all know how important a workspace can be. In the “On My Desk”…
What is a proctor? A proctor is responsible for maintaining the academic integrity of the exam process for Penn State World Campus students. Penn State requires written proctor verification to ensure academic integrity and to maintain accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. If the proctor believes that academic integrity has been…
Having the correct information in the Penn State Directory is important for all students. This information is used in a number of situations, for example, if staff need to call a student about their tuition bill, exam issues, or proctor information. Penn State also uses your contact information for mailings, such as your diploma after…