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Penn State New Kensington Campus News

• WEDNESDAY
  
  
  Air Force Jr ROTC of Plum High at campus 2008 Veterans Day dedication.

   

  ADULT AND VETERANS OPEN HOUSE
  ADMISSIONS EVENT GEARED TO
  "NON-TRADITIONAL" STUDENTS; APPLICATION FEE WAIVED
  6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, Conference Center

  Realizing that there are many challenges associated with the decision of veterans and adult learners to start or return to college, an information session is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the Conference Center at Penn State New Kensington.

  The "Adult and Veterans Open House" is geared to "non-traditional" students, those classified as at least 24-years old, who are looking for a career change or seeking additional education. The program provides prospective adult students with information on the various certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees offered at Penn State New Kensington, and tips on how to finance a Penn State education.

  There are numerous academic options available to adult students, including: selecting from more than 200 noncredit, certificate and degree programs; choosing full- or part-time status; and scheduling day or evening classes.

  The Enrollment Management staff at the campus will be on-hand to assist prospective students with application forms, and application fees will be waived during the open house.

  Many veterans of the armed services are eligible to receive financial assistance through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Veterans who have served on active duty since Sept. 11, 2001, can have their tuition costs covered by the program that enables Penn State to share tuition costs with the Veterans Administration. For the current academic year, 1,460 veterans are in enrolled at Penn State's 19 commonwealth campuses.

  Adult learners comprise approximately 26 percent of the Penn State New Kensington student population.
  Penn State New Kensington strives to support these students in reaching their academic goals while maintaining a healthy life balance.

  Adult learners have their own space on the campus with the opening of the Adult Learner Resource Center and Lounge, which is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. The lounge includes a small library of resource books, coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, a computer and printer, white board, table and chairs for small group study and comfortable chairs for relaxation.

  For more information or to reserve a spot at the open house, call 724-334-LION or 888-968-PAWS

  For more on the Veterans Administration's Yellow Ribbon program, visit http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Yellow_ribbon.htm
  

• Retention Initiatives
  
  
  Orange Pride at the homecoming Bed Race.

   

  CAMPUS IMPLEMENTS NEW PROGRAMS FOR FALL SEMESTER

  In keeping with Chancellor Kevin Snider's vision of Penn State New Kensington as a student-centered campus, several new retention programs were initiated for the fall semester to enhance the collegiate experience for first-year students.

  Developed by the campus Retention committee, composed of faculty members and administrators from the offices of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Enrollment Management, the initiatives are geared to provide freshmen with a quality learning environment, both in and out of the classroom. The committee coordinated the program activities with current student leaders.

  The new programs include a mentoring program that establishes a personal connection between student mentees and faculty/staff mentors, a series of seminars on topics that complement first-year studies; and continuing activities for students who were grouped together at orientation in August.

  In addition to helping freshmen cope with campus life, the Retention committee implemented a program that caters to sophomores. Second-year students received advice on academic and career options at a town-hall style meeting.

  "These new programs are just a part of a greater effort by our student leaders and dedicated faculty and staff to provide new students with a quality educational experience," said Theresa Bonk, director of student affairs. "With the support of the administration and active participation of our new students, these initiatives will succeed in increasing the satisfaction and retention of our students."

  
  RETENTION HIGHLIGHTS

  Mentoring Program
  The goal of the Mentoring program is for first-year students to establish a personal connection to faculty and staff mentors and receive assistance in the adjustment to college life. Mentors connect mentees to campus resources and reinforce their study and time management skills, while serving as a sounding board, listening to their concerns and helping to find solutions to problems.

  First-Year Colloquia
  First-Year Colloquia is a series of programs that compliment freshman consortia courses and support student success in the first semester of college.  Program seminars include:  An Introduction to Student Life; First-Year Class Meeting; Alcohol Abuse Prevention; First-Year Summer Reading Program; The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch; and Money Management.

  Bonding
  By engaging students in their first year, the Retention committee hopes to deepen the sense of belonging that new students feel at Penn State New Kensington and to the greater Penn State community. Starting with FTCAP (First-year Testing, Consulting and Advising Program), new students are introduced to the pride concept that features brings together first-year students in small groups. The pride is headed by a current upperclassman who connects with the freshmen and assists them with their academic and social acclimation to University life. Beginning with the orientation process and continuing throughout the year, prides meet for social functions, participate in campus events, implement a campus activity during a designated month, and sponsor a community service project. The pride concept complements the mentoring program as a group of mentors are assigned to a pride group and within those groups individual students are assigned to their mentor.

  Sophomore Class Meeting
  Second- and third-semester students attended a meeting to discuss academic and career issues. Sean Bridgen, advising program coordinator, addressed options related to associate and baccalaureate degree programs. Jim Shields, career services coordinator, spoke about internships and job searching. Angie Fisher, staff assistant for Student Affairs, shared information on transfer programs and housing options for those changing location to another Penn State campus.
  

• Employers Workshop
  

   

  BREAKFAST SESSION TO HELP COMPANIES
  ORGANIZE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS
  7:30-10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 19
  Conference Center

  A breakfast workshop to help companies organize internship programs runs from 7:30 -10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Penn State New Kensington Conference Center.

  "Create a Successful Internship Program" is an interactive workshop that is designed to help employers develop a talented recruiting pool, and to create "win-win" situations for the company and the interns. Participants can learn how to utilize the untapped resource of internship seekers in the region.

  The workshop is co-sponsored by Penn State New Kensington, Regional Internship Center, and Strongland Chamber of Commerce. A partner with regional colleges and universities, the internship center is an online clearinghouse that connects internship seekers with employers throughout southwestern Pennsylvania.

  The cost of the workshop is $10 and includes the breakfast. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact Jim Shields, coordinator of career services at the New Kensington campus, at 724-334-6095 or jshields@psu.edu via e-mail.

  For more about the internship center, visit www.TheRegionalInternshipCenter.org online.
  
   

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