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;…
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…
As you start your Penn State World Campus education, knowing how to begin can be the most challenging part of the transition. Whether you are a recent high school graduate starting college for the first time or an adult learner returning to school after years in the workforce, there is an inevitable learning curve that…
You can now listen to Episode 5 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: Natural Disasters Participating staff members: Denita Wright Watson, associate director of equity, inclusion, and advocacy…
We are excited to announce the very first Penn State World Campus Homecoming Court! Court members were selected by the Homecoming Committee after nominees completed an application highlighting the ways in which they embody the Penn State Values and have strived for excellence in academics, student involvement, community service, or leadership. The Court consists of…
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I want to share an idea: challenge yourself to discover at least three new things about this rich, beautiful, complex culture. Whether you’re already familiar with these topics or learning about them for the first time, you are sure to broaden your perspective and find inspiration beyond what you…
The Career Services team from Penn State World Campus Student Affairs has created a series of videos designed to help guide those who may be considering graduate school. This collection includes six brief videos, each under two minutes long — as well as a compilation video that combines all of the individual clips. The series covers a…
Episode 4 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, is now available. Title: Navigating Disclosure Participating staff members: Meg Brower, assistant director at the Penn State Office of Student Conduct, and…
Good communication with your instructor will play a critical role in your success as a student and help you get the most out of your Penn State education. Whether you need help with a challenging concept or want to request an academic reference letter for graduate school, don’t hesitate to start these conversations at a…