Meet David Sylvia: World Campus Director of Academic Affairs for Graduate Programs

What is your role as Director of Academic Affairs for Graduate Programs for Penn State World Campus? I provide leadership and oversight to the rapidly growing portfolio of professional graduate degrees and certificates available to the global community through Penn State’s innovative online campus. Professional graduate degrees are the most rapidly growing sector of higher…

Do You Know Penn State’s Academic Integrity Policy?

Penn State World Campus is committed to maintaining a high level of academic integrity, which is defined as “the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner.” Matters are taken very seriously when academic integrity is questioned. You can avoid future problems by educating yourself on this policy. University policy states that creating…

How to Talk to Your Instructor

For some, communicating with professors can be intimidating, but communicating with them can be beneficial for you, your education, and your career. Taking a few tips into account can help you to talk with your professors in an effective manner which may better your skills as a communicator in the workforce as well. 1. Introduce…

Helpful Hints for Online Note Taking

Online note taking may seem difficult, but taking notes for online courses and residential instruction have many similarities. Here are some of the best techniques for effective note taking. Effective Methods Outlining: Organizing with textbook readings Cornell Method: Dividing the page into two sections for notes and key words Paragraph Form:  Summarizing in your own…

Looking for Scholarships? Check Out Fastweb.com!

If you’re looking for scholarship opportunities, you should visit Fastweb.com! What is Fastweb.com? Fastweb is an online search service for scholarships, internships, and job opportunities. This free resource has students answer a detailed questionnaire to generate the most personalized compilation of opportunities for students. The database holds over 1.3 million scholarships that value $3 billion…