Directory of Administration Resources

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The administrative departments, offices, divisions, persons, and services of Penn State University.

Resources in This Category

• Advising@psu.edu

  http://www.psu.edu/dept/advising/
  Serves as a central source of information about academic advising and related educational topics at Penn State. Provides original material developed for the site as well as links to other Web sites with relevant information.

• Affirmative Action Office

  http://www.psu.edu/dept/aaoffice/
  Committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admissions, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or government authorities.

• Bursar, Office of the

  http://www.bursar.psu.edu/
  Responsible for University tuition, room, and board rates; semester bills and due dates; payment plans; adjustments, refunds, and credits; and even scholarships and loans. Available are financial calculators and printable forms.

• Disability Services, Office for

  http://www.equity.psu.edu/ods/
  Provides services for disability-related concerns of Penn State students at the University Park location and acts in an advisory capacity to the Disability Contact Liaisons at other Penn State locations.

• Educational Equity, Office of the Vice Provost for

  http://www.equity.psu.edu/
  Supports and evaluates the many diversity initiatives of Penn State and serves as an advocate for diverse populations within the University community, including racial and ethnic minorities; disabled persons; veterans; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons; and women.

• Emergency Medical Services, Office of

  http://www.psu.edu/dept/ems/
  Designed to provide pre-hospital emergency care and education on-campus and to the community of Penn State students, faculty, staff, and guests, mainly through the services of the University Ambulance Service (UAS).

• Excellence in Writing, Center for

  http://www.psu.edu/dept/cew/
  Promotes a writing-intensive philosophy of student-centered teaching and collaborative learning through three integrated programs for undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty.

• Human Resources, Office of

  http://www.ohr.psu.edu/
  Responsible for integrating administration into the framework of the institution, providing expert advice and counsel, and strengthening positive efforts to attract and retain quality faculty.

• Information Technology Services, Office of

  http://www.its.psu.edu/
  Ensures that Penn State students, faculty, and staff have the information technology tools and infrastructure necessary to carry out the academic mission of the University. Formerly, the Office of Computer and Information Systems.

• Office of the President

  http://president.psu.edu/
  Eric J. Barron is the former dean at Penn State and former president of Florida State University .

• Physical Plant, Office of

  http://www.opp.psu.edu/
  Responsible for the overall care of the physical assets of Penn State. Duties include overseeing the planning, design, and construction of projects, administering University real estate, performing daily operations and maintenance, and providing quality and cost-effective services.

• Security Operations and Services

  http://www.psu.edu/dept/NETSEC/
  Focuses on developing, interpreting, and enforcing Penn State computer and network security policies. Responsible for incident response; providing forensic and litigation support, risk assessments, and vulnerability assessments; and security education and awareness. A division of Information Technology Services (ITS). Formerly, the Computer and Network Security Office (NETSEC).

• Student Aid, Office of

  http://www.psu.edu/dept/studentaid/
  View information about University tuition and other expenses, start understanding student aid and the application process, review frequently asked questions, and even download publications.

• Transportation Services, Department of

  http://www.transportation.psu.edu/
  Providing transportation services to University campuses and buildings, including fleet operations, shuttle services, transportation demand, and parking operations and events.

• Undergraduate Education, Office of

  http://www.psu.edu/dept/oue/
  Works with the faculty senate and academic administrative offices in areas affecting the curriculum, teaching and learning, and advising across the colleges and campuses of the University.

• Undergraduate Studies, Division of

  http://www.psu.edu/dus/
  Provides academic advising and educational planning, University-wide academic advising and information, an enrollment program for students who prefer to investigate before choosing a specific college or major, and the First-Year Testing, Counseling and Advising Program (FTCAP).

• University Budget Office

  http://www.budget.psu.edu/
  Review University budgets and expenditures from the current years and past, view budget graphs and presentations, browse the Fact Book, and even find information about faculty and staff.

• University Faculty Senate

  http://www.psu.edu/ufs/
  The representative body of the faculty with authority on all matters that pertain to the educational interests of the University, which also acts as an advisory and consultative body to the President.

• University Police

  http://www.psu.edu/dept/police/
  Provides all the law enforcement and security services to the University, including parking enforcement and traffic control, and services such as first-aid training, first rescue response, and fire suppression services.

• University Relations, Office of

  http://ur.psu.edu/
  Consisting of the Departments of Campus and Community Affairs, Public Information, University Publications, University Marketing, and Development Communications and Special Projects.

 

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