Elise Stevens
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…
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…
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…
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…
On Saturday, October 8, we celebrated All-University Day with World Campus students at the Penn State vs. Iowa football game. The afternoon included tailgating, delicious food, and an awesome game! We had a great day with everyone and hope to see them back in University Park soon. We are pleased to announce photos from this…
Meet John Haley, a member of the Student Enrollment Services team at Penn State World Campus since January 2011. Originally from southern Ohio, John has lived and worked in such places as Australia and Hong Kong. We are lucky to have him at World Campus! John’s Role Here at World Campus In Student Enrollment Services,…
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…
On August 13, 2011, we held a Graduation Open House reception on the University Park campus for Penn State World Campus and Continuing Education students. We are very proud of all our graduates and had a wonderful time meeting with them and their families. We are pleased to announce that the photos from this event…
Life is full of activities, deadlines, and events. The key to effectively balancing your daily responsibilities is time management. Planning your time makes it much easier to set aside time to study and complete your schoolwork. With the fall semester getting started, now is a great time to revisit your time management techniques. A group…