Ashley Adams is the director of Student Affairs for Penn State World Campus. We wanted to understand what her position entails and how she plans to form connections between our online learners. Here’s our discussion: Tell us about your background in Student Affairs. I have worked in the field of higher education for a number of years across…
Five things that shouldn’t be missed from this past week! Meet our new Director of Student Affairs. Pups vs. Pucks! Productivity podcasts to change the way you work. Penn State grads first to earn Honor cords. Penn State prescriptions for healthy eating.
Five things that shouldn’t be missed from this past week! 1. Ten reasons why you should go for a walk right now. 2. How to avoid the 9 things that hurt productivity the most. 3. Stop being busy and start being effective. 4. Penn State World Campus students explore engaged scholarship opportunities. 5. Penn State…
Six things that shouldn’t be missed from this past week! 1. The most winning school in the NCAA 2. Take advantage of your summer financial aid 3. New political science degree available online 4. Don’t make these DIY Easter project mistakes 5. How to request a job reference 6. Celebrating National Puppy Day with Penn…
Six things that shouldn’t be missed from this past week! 1. Fifteen animals taking naps! 2. A refugee camp in her native Pakistan inspires Penn Stater to initiate change. 3. Information on using military credits at Penn State World Campus by Matt Miller, admissions counselor. 4. Schedule a mid-day check-in with yourself to make the…
At some point in your adulthood or during a job search process, you may be asked to provide a professional or personal reference for yourself. These references may be interviewed by phone or email or asked to provide a letter of recommendation as an endorsement of your capacity to succeed. The names you choose to…
Five things that shouldn’t be missed from this past week! 1. Penn State Outreach uses robots to integrate online students into classrooms 2. Six Steps to Tame Your Email Overload 3. Penn State World Campus Canvas Course Orientation 4. Four Ways to Keep ‘Social Road Rage’ Out of the Workplace 5. Leaders and Managers: Architects and Builders
Fall registration begins soon, and students will follow a new process to register in LionPATH. While LionPATH is still under development and it may take some time to get familiar with the new system, it features a number of tools designed to help you plan ahead and register for your preferred classes. You may find…
Six things that shouldn’t be missed from this past week! 1. Is bringing your pet to work a good or bad idea? 2. Meet the Penn State World Campus Librarian: Torrie Raish. 3. Declutter your desk using these 5 simple steps. 4. Snacks you need for your next Netflix binge! 5. Let it go: Reaction…
During an interview, potential employers want to gather information to gauge whether you, the position, and the organization are a good fit. Here are some generic questions—and examples of specific questions—an employer may ask in an interview. Use these as a guide for your preparation. Taking a few moments to answer these questions out loud…
