Original posting dates and announcements
4/2/2013
Multi-year project to replace ISIS: Project LionPATH
Academic advisers recognized: Hunt, Wade Receive Excellence in Advising Award
University searches for eighteenth President: Penn State Presidential Search
Featured Website: New Student Orientation
3/4/2013
Excellence in advising: Dr. Nancy Dreschel Receives the NACADA Region 2 Award
University offers free online courses: Penn State Joins MOOC Movement
Fostering globalization in undergraduate education: Global Engagement Through Advising Seminar Now Available Online
Featured Website: African American Chronicles: Black History at Penn State
2/5/2013
A student's testament to her choice of major: "No Matter What, Study What You Love"
Feb. 11 Noon Seminar on Academic Advising: Transfer Credits: What They Are and How to Use Them
Featured Website: Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
1/4/2013
Spring semester advising presentations: Lunchtime Seminars on Advising to Kickoff Jan. 18
Penn State changes orientation: FTCAP Evolves This Summer into Two-Day New Student Orientation
Featured Website: Workplace Learning Gateway
2013
2012
12/3/2012
New online tool guides research process: Libraries Offer Research Project Calculator
Program recognizes advocate for adult learners: Nominations Sought for 2013 Shirley Hendrick Award
New Twitter account launches: @pennstate411 Shares University Park Student News
Featured Website: Penn State YouTube
11/2/2012
FTCAP earns NACADA certificate of merit: Penn State Orientation Program Recognized
Preparing Penn State students for medical school: Nov. 7 noon seminar on academic advising
Live-streamed seminar Nov. 30: Fostering Student Global Engagement through Academic Advising
A civic responsibility and an educational experience: Election 2012
Featured Website: Krause Innovation Studio
10/2/2012
Division of Undergraduate Studies launches MajorQuest: New online advising tool for students searching for majors
The Mentor features Learning and Changing: My College Experience
New report compares majors and law interests: Penn State Students Studying Law
Featured Website: Penn State Forever
9/4/2012
Eleventh annual advising conference on Sept. 25: Deconstructing Decision Making: Theories, Strategies, Data
Fall 2012 professional development opportunities: Academic Advising Noon Seminars
Top 100 world-class universities: Penn State ranked among top 50 world universities
Featured Website: Career Enrichment Network
8/1/2012
Guide to Welcome Week Activities: Orientation Express
Suggested steps for students interested in law school: Penn State Pre-Law Advising
Just published: 2012 Academic Advising Fall Conference brochure
Featured Website: Welcome Week
7/3/2012
ISIS to be replaced: Student Information System Upgrade to Benefit University in Long-Term
Encouraging students to connect: Professors Share Insights on How Students Can Network With Instructors
New NACADA Clearinghouse article: Are Men the New At-Risk Population of Students?
Featured Website: Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
6/4/2012
Save the date: 2012 Academic Advising Conference
Recognition for exceptional service: Musser Selected for National Academic Advising Association Award
Featured Website: Board of Trustees
5/8/2012
Global recognition: Galinova honored with staff Kopp International Achievement Award
New University Undergraduate Advising Handbook section: Scholarships
Academic advising awards: Ferrara, Nwranski receive 2012 Excellence in Advising Award
Featured Website: First-Year Testing, Consulting, and Advising Program
4/2/2012
New DUS website for global education: Think Global
Panel discussion: Toward a Better Understanding of DUS Students Dropped for Poor Scholarship
Featured Website: Penn State Academics
3/1/2012
New journal article: Academic Advising Focuses on Learning
Preparing faculty for trips abroad with students: Global Programs workshops
Featured Website: Information Resource
2/1/2012
Effective May 2012: Maymester summer session
Preparing for Law School: Academic Advising Noon Seminar, February 20
Guidelines for faculty, staff, and students: Reporting of Child Abuse, Sexual Assault
Featured Website: Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
1/4/2012
Open January 9: New Knowledge Commons area at Pattee Library
Recruiting and retaining student veterans: Faculty/staff professional development series webinars
Featured Website: The Office of Student Aid
2012
2011
12/1/2011
Penn State leads the nation: No. 1 producer of Fulbright Scholars
University copes with crisis: Penn State faculty offer teachable moments from difficult events
Student leadership opportunity: Office for Summer Session seeks LEAP mentors
Featured Website: Exemplary Digital Teaching Archive Project
11/3/2011
New eLion function: Minor Declaration allows students to declare minors online
Current higher ed rankings: Penn State cited as one of top universities worldwide
NACADA monograph feature: Penn State Academic Advisers Author Branding Chapter
New real estate option: Risk Management major offers restructured curriculum
Featured Website: School of Graduate Professional Studies
10/3/2011
New eLion feature: Schedule Planner helps students create semester schedules
Conference on Oct. 26: Academic Advising Conference to Highlight the Global Community
Redesigned academic advising journal: The Mentor has a new look
Featured Website: Intensive English Communication Program
8/31/2011
Fall 2011 advising seminars: Lunchtime Series on Academic Advising to begin Sept. 2
White and Lindhorst: Academic Advisers Write Key Chapter in New Book
Satisfactory academic progress: New financial aid policy
Featured Website: Research/Penn State
8/5/2011
New site announces Welcome Week at Penn State campuses
Online advising journal plans improvements: New Look for The Mentor
Just published: 2011 Academic Advising Conference brochure
Featured Website: World Campus
7/5/2011
New Penn State license: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Scholars to present research July 8-10: Annual Penn State McNair Research Conference
Technology makes multiple course locations possible: Video Learning Network
Featured Website: Summer Session
6/6/2011
Second summer session: Orientation Express
New alcohol education program for students: PSU SAFE
Former DUS student's exploration spans several continents: Lauren Herwehe
Featured Website: Penn State's Sustainability Portal
5/6/2011
Academic advising conference: Fall 2011 'date saver'
New Student Programs: Helping first-year students transition to University Park
Expanded program: Spanish for agriculture students
Featured Website: Outreach
4/1/2011
Just launched: Division of Undergraduate Studies website
New feature: Minor Themes on eLion sorts minors by areas of interest
Hussey and Ling: 2011 Excellence in Advising Award winners
Featured Website: Video Tutorials through lynda.com, Inc.
3/1/2011
Updated list: Suggested Courses for Students Interested in Law School
New for summer 2011: Faculty-led education abroad programs
Featured Website: First-Year Testing, Consulting, and Advising Program (FTCAP)
2/1/2011
Improved look and features: Schedule of Courses
Student feedback initiative: National Survey of Student Engagement
New at Penn State Bookstore: Textbook rentals
Featured website: Office of the Bursar
1/4/2011
Nominations sought: 2011 Excellence in Advising Award
Spring semester series: Academic Advising Noon Seminars
New addition to Advising Handbook: Minors with special considerations
Featured Website: Penn State Book Exchange
2011
2010
11/15/2010
Penn State plans "go to" space for sustainability education: Sustainability Experience Center
Faculty Senate policy revision: Requirements for a minor
Featured Website: Research/Penn State Magazine
10/18/2010
New eLion feature: Students can view personalized financial aid "to-do" lists
New initiative: Global Studies Institute at Penn State
Featured Website: FERPA Frequently Asked Questions
09/20/10
New eLion features: Students can share grades and schedules with parent/other
Effective fall 2010: Economics curriculum updates
Ninth annual academic advising conference: Academic Advising: Who, What, Where, When, Why?
Featured Website: Penn State Outreach
08/18/10
University Libraries launches new Website
2010 fall semester Orientation Schedule (University Park)
Featured Website: Penn State Parents and Families
07/15/10
An inspiring journey—Student stories: Her long search finally led to toxicology
Announcing Welcome Week 2010 at Penn State campuses
Featured Website: School of Nursing
06/17/10
Scholarly Inquiry in Academic Advising: Penn State academic advisers contribute to new monograph
Revised policy extends course add period: Course Drop/Add Period
Revised policy discontinues WP and WF symbols: Late Course Drop
Featured Website: AP Credit
05/18/10
Minor offers study abroad opportunity: Engineering Leadership Development Minor
New eLion application: Course Watch List
Featured Website: Scholarships/fellowships
04/15/10
Now available: Summer Orientation Schedule
Schulenberg to chair NACADA Research Committee
Featured Website: Codes, Abbreviations, Acronyms, etc.
04/01/10
New entrance requirements: Economics (Liberal Arts) (B.A. and B.S.)
Major phased out: Economics (Smeal)
Featured Website: Entrance-to-College/Major Requirements
03/15/10
New iStudy for Success module: Learning Online—Are You Ready?
New access to global database: World Watch
Featured Website: iStudy for Success!
03/01/10
New Website: Continuing Education (University Park)
New online forum: “Speak Up” on ethics
Featured Website: University Advising Council
02/15/10
New article: Academic Advising in 2019
Featured video: Diagnosis: Undecided
Featured Website: Major Decisions
02/01/10
Newly revised Website: Career Services
New article: Post-Graduation Advising: Needed More Now Than Ever
Featured Website: Deadlines
01/15/10
Penn State groups hosting a book drive for underprivileged children
New for summer 2010: Faculty-led education abroad programs
Featured Website: Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
2010
2009
12/07/09
New for spring 2010: GRE preparation course
Free for students, faculty, and staff: Technology tutorials (lynda.com)
Featured Website: The Graceful Exit (graduation)
11/24/09
Become a Facebook fan of Penn State Career Services
Free for students, faculty, and staff: USA Today e-Edition
Featured Websites: Deferred grade | Leave of absence | Withdrawal
11/09/09
Students can work together in collaborative learning spaces
Nominations being accepted for Student Achievement Awards
Featured Website: Take Control of Your Security
10/26/09
Faculty access to eLion will require SecurID token
Deferred grades will now prevent graduation
Featured Website: Assessment of Student Learning
10/12/09
“Fellowships” to be topic of academic advising brown bag lunch
October at Penn State is Disability Awareness Month
Featured Website: Academic Success
09/28/09
University Learning Centers now Penn State Learning
New enhancements to the Schedule of Courses
Featured Website: Law School Resources
09/14/09
New “Advising @ PSU” feature: iAdvising (for cell phones)
Libraries launch new browser toolbar
Featured Website: Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
08/31/09
Six campuses authorized as CLEP test centers
Libraries to offer free research basics seminars
Featured Website: E-mail Advising
08/17/09
2009 fall semester Orientation Schedule (University Park)
Official Penn State page on Facebook
Featured Website: Academic Integrity
08/02/09
Changes to eLion Registration application
New World Campus program for military spouses
Featured Website: The Laboratory for Public Scholarship and Democracy
07/08/09
New Advising @ PSU page: Early Progress Report
New FTCAP advising initiative: Using “clicker” technology
06/22/09
New link on student eLion: Housing/eLiving
New digital library/search engine: CiteSeerX
Featured Website: AP Credit
06/08/09
Second summer session orientation schedule (University Park)
New for summer 2009: GRE Prep Course
Featured Website: University-Wide Advising Contacts Network
05/26/09
Newly revised Website: Administrative Information Services
New scholarships from Penn State Alumni Association
Featured Website: Glossary of Academic Terms
05/11/09
Nominations being accepted for Undergraduate Teaching Awards
New Web page: Entrance-to-College/Major Procedures (University Park)
Featured Website: Scholarships/fellowships (UFO)
04/27/09
Revised policy: Credit by Examination (CRX)
Changes announced in chemistry proficiency testing
Featured Website: Advising FAQ for students
04/13/09
New/revised eLion application: FTCAP Summary
New Penn State e-newsletter: The Global Lion
Featured Website: Codes, Abbreviations, Acronyms, etc.
03/30/09
Two new summer programs: iLEAP and STEP
Advising awards announced: Barbara L. Grabowski and JoAnn C. Vender
Featured Website: Transfer Course Evaluation Guide
03/16/09
It's time to remove old eLion links/bookmarks
Tips on using the Schedule of Courses
Featured Website: iStudy for Success!
03/03/09
New eLion application: Ethnicity/Race Reporting
Changes in eLion application: Registration/Drop/Add
Featured Website: University Advising Council
02/18/09
New online forms for re-enrollment and reinstatement
New undergraduate program: Presidential Leadership Academy
Featured Website: Registration Timetable
02/02/09
New funds for adults learners for internships and study abroad
Free classes for all: Library research basics
Featured Website: Major Decisions
01/19/09
The Schedule of Courses is now live (“seats remaining”)
Penn State student volunteers Website launched
Featured Website: Deadlines
01/05/09
Expanded for spring 2009: Early Progress Report
University Park law school campus receives ABA accreditation
Featured Website: Undergraduate Research
2009
2008
12/08/08
New Web page: Interpreting a Degree Audit
Spring semester 2009: Orientation Schedule (UP)
Featured Website: How to Survive Exam Week
11/24/08
Summer 2009: Study abroad opportunities
New resource: Worrisome Student Behaviors: Minimizing Risk
Featured Website: End-of-semester academic policies
11/11/08
New map: University Park wireless locations
Newly revised Website: College of Communications
Featured Website: General Education ... oh, so that's what it is ...
10/27/08
New center: Undergraduate Research in Mathematics
New video: Copyright Perspectives
Featured Website: Education Abroad
10/13/08
New pilot project: Digital books
New online application for Graduate School admission
Featured Website: Academic Success
09/29/08
New enrollment limitations for nondegree students
New topics for fall semester brown-bag advising lunches
Featured Website: Law School Resources
09/16/08
New eLion student application: Holds
New online brochure: Faculty and FERPA
Featured Website: Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
09/03/08
New pilot for fall semester: Early Progress Report (EPR)
Nominations requested for Undergraduate Teaching Awards
Featured Website: E-mail Advising
08/19/08
Penn State Live now on Twitter
Revised student/staff policy for international travel
Featured Website: Academic Integrity
08/06/08
New version of anti-plagiarism resource Turnitin announced
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences creates new courseware modules
Featured Website: The Laboratory for Public Scholarship and Democracy
07/23/08
Warning! Bogus PSU e-mail
New codes for School of Nursing
Featured Website: Penn State World Campus
07/07/08
Libraries expand online search options
Curricular changes in Liberal Arts Economics major
Featured Website: AP Credit
06/23/08
Enrollment hold: Dietetic Food Systems Management
Enrollment hold: Social and Human Services option in Applied Behavioral Science major
Featured Website: University Learning Centers
06/09/08
Schedule of Courses now updated hourly
School of Nursing to become an independent academic unit
Featured Website: Advising Contacts Network
05/27/08
New entrance requirements: IST and SRA
Procedural change: Retroactive registration
Featured Website: Glossary of Academic Terms
05/12/08
University Undergraduate Advising Handbook goes wiki
New engagement plan for First-Year Seminars
Featured Website: Scholarships/Fellowships (UFO)
04/28/08
Alumni Association to provide scholarship support
Newly updated Website: e-Portfolio
Featured Website: Course Information
04/14/08
Now available: Summer orientation schedule
New sophomore gate for Schreyer Honors College
Featured Website: Codes, Abbreviations, Acronyms, etc.
03/31/08
Advising awards given to Lori Gravish and Debra Grow
Pilot announced: MATH 021 Mastery Program
Featured Website: Transfer Course Evaluation Guide
03/17/08
Administrative enrollment controls for 2010 spring pool
eLion updates: Confidentiality; time-out; logout
Featured Website: iStudy for Success!
03/04/08
PHEAA suspends lender role in Stafford Loan program
Volunteer advisers trained for disciplinary conferences
Featured Website: University Advising Council
02/18/08
Enhancements to the Schedule of Courses
Entrance-to-major requirement for Business (four colleges)
Featured Website: Registration Timetable
02/04/08
Penn State Libraries now on Facebook
New at University Park Libraries: Leisure reading collection
Featured Website: Study Skills
01/21/08
New center for sports business research
New minor: Information Sciences and Technology for Aerospace Engineering
Featured Website: Deadlines
01/07/08
Change in final exam policy
Education abroad updates: Summer tuition; online forms
Featured Website: Undergraduate Research
2008
2007
12/17/07
New College of Education computer requirement
Change in eLion 'Grade Reporting' application
Featured Website: Spring orientation schedule
12/04/07
More course changes effective spring 2008
Two new online degrees in psychology
Featured Website: How to Survive Exam Week
11/20/07
New for spring 2008: GRE Prep Course
Penn State virtually online in Second Life
Featured Website: Academic Policies You Should Know
11/05/07
New online form for advisers: Petition Cover Sheet
Delaware County campus name changed to Penn State Brandywine
Featured Website: Recommended Academic Plans
10/22/07
New Website: Historical Course Offering
Academic Advising Brown-Bag Lunches
Featured Website: Academic Success
10/08/07
New for fall 2007: Half-semester courses
New for spring 2008: Course abbreviation changes
Featured Website: Study Skills
09/24/07
New Website: Student Petition Information
New on eLion: Contact information
Featured Website: Law School Resources
09/10/07
AP credit change: Environmental Science
Name and requirements changes: Business/Liberal Arts minor
Featured Website: Baccalaureate Minors
08/27/07
New unit: Adult Learner Enrollment Services
New requirement: Emergency contact information
Featured Website: Academic Integrity
07/30/07
New and revised: Entrance-to-Major Requirements
Updated: World Campus changes
Featured Website: Penn State World Campus
07/16/07
Study abroad update: Passport delays
eLion Adviser Information for new, first-year students
Featured Website: E-mail Advising
07/02/07
New Web page: Business-Related Majors
New minor: Global Security
Featured Website: AP Credit
06/18/07
New Website: Audition and Portfolio Requirements (College of Arts and Architecture)
New for Fall 2007: Orientation Schedule
Featured Website: Summer Orientation Schedule
06/04/07
Revised Website: Center for Excellence in Academic Advising
New major and minor: Energy Engineering
Featured Website: Glossary of Academic Terms
05/21/07
New Website: Retention and Transfer
New article: Adult Learner Education
Featured Website: Scholarships/Fellowships
05/07/07
New calendar in effect for fall semester 2007
New numbers for Chemistry courses
Featured Website: Advising Centers
04/23/07
New/updated Website: Majors with Options
Now available online: Summer Orientation Express
Featured Website: Taking summer courses
04/13/07
New B.A. degree authorized: Visual Arts Studies (Altoona)
Updated enrollment controls for Smeal majors (for spring 2009)
Featured Website: Codes, Abbreviations, etc.
03/26/07
New brochure: Intercollege Majors and Minors
New registration procedures for World Campus courses
Featured Website: Schedule of Courses
03/12/07
Administrative enrollment controls for spring 2009 pool
Redesigned Website: Degree Program Summary
Featured Website: Academic Success
02/26/07
New dean for the College of Health and Human Development
Updated national newsletter: Academic Advising Today
Featured Website: Registration Timetable
02/12/07
Libraries now provide circulating laptop service
More changes in course abbreviations and numbers
Featured Website: Study Skills
01/29/07
McKeesport renamed Penn State Greater Allegheny
New Website: College of Agricultural Sciences
Featured Website: Deadlines
01/15/07
PSU ranked first in Landscape Architecture
New resource for student teams: Tidebreak TeamSpot
Featured Website: Undergraduate Research
2007
2006
12/18/06
New integrated B.S./M.S. program in Meteorology
University closes for December holidays
Featured Website: Spring Orientation Express
12/04/06
Committee to examine First-Year Seminars
New advising article: Student Motivation
Featured Website: How to Survive Exam Week
11/20/06
Sign up for cell phone alerts about class cancellations, etc.
PSU Facts About Students: Fall Semester 2006
Featured Website: Glossary of Academic Terms
11/06/06
New eLion 'Adviser' application: Admissions Information
Tuesday, November 21: Follow Friday class schedule
Featured Website: Semester-by-Semester Plans
10/23/06
New at Penn State: Educational Podcasting
Penn State joins iTunes U
Featured Website: e-Portfolio
10/10/06
New advising article: Leading by Example
Student opportunity/deadline: Become a LEAP Mentor
Featured Website: Study Skills
09/25/06
New name for Penn State McKeesport
Law school expanding at University Park
Featured Website: Law School Preparation
09/11/06
New schedule in place for fall commencement
New information about University Libraries
Featured Website: Understanding Advising (PDF)
08/28/06
New Website: Engineering Core Courses
National news: Academic Advising Today
Featured Website: Fall Orientation Express
08/15/06
New, updated look for eLion
Uniformity of Course Abbreviations
Featured Website: Academic Integrity
07/19/06
advising@psu.edu is now Advising @ PSU
New Penn State Newswire story: Academic advising online
Featured Website: Credit for A.P. Exams
07/05/06
New process: Retroactive registration
New Penn State Erie minor: Technical Sales
Featured Website: E-mail Advising
06/19/06
New Website: Commonwealth Campuses
New Website: University College
Featured Website: Summer Orientation Express
06/05/06
New minor: Music Technology
New online degree: Criminal Justice
Featured Website: Glossary of Academic Terms
05/22/06
New step-by-step instructions: Audits for alternative majors
New “Advising @ PSU” Topic Index: Requirements (academic)
Featured Website: Scholarships/Fellowships
05/08/06
New Website for graduates: The Graceful Exit
New Website: PSU's Podcast Central
Featured Website: Advising Centers
04/24/06
Change in credits awarded for AP Chemistry
Summer 2006 Orientation Express (University Park)
Featured Website: Course Information
04/10/06
PSU semester bills are going paperless!
New end-of-semester service: “ASK! your library@the HUB”
Featured Website: Codes, Abbreviations, Acronyms, etc.
03/27/06
Excellence in Advising Awards announced: Brent Hurley and Robert Shannon
New/revised ISIS screens: Re-enrollment, reinstatement, academic renewal
Featured Website: Transfer Course Evaluation Guide
03/13/06
New Web resource: How to Make Study Abroad More Affordable
New options authorized for Forensic Science
Featured Website: e-Portfolio
02/27/06
New information about MATH 035 and 036 (University Park)
New/updated majors/minors/options
Featured Website: Registration Timetable
02/13/06
New for spring 2006: Advising brown-bag lunches
New study abroad programs: Summer and short-term
Featured Website: Study Skills
01/30/06
Board of Trustees news: IST, Law School, & more
Law School Admission Test prep course announced
Featured Website: Law School Resources
01/16/06
New/changed/dropped majors/minors/options
Summer research grants: Undergraduate Discovery program
Featured Website: Undergraduate Research
2006
2005
12/19/05
Updated advising handbook: College of Agricultural Sciences
New article: Advising F-1 International Students
Featured Website: International Programs
12/05/05
New opportunities/programs in oceanography
New resource for adviser: Career Advising
Featured Website: How to Survive Exam Week
11/21/05
First law school class to be admitted to University Park
Proposed new program: Security and Information Analysis
Featured Website: Computer lab availability
11/07/05
Tuesday, November 22: Follow Friday class schedule
New eLion feature: Parent/Other access
Featured Website: Semester-by-Semester Plans
10/24/05
New courses for spring 2006: KINES Adventures
Graduate certificate program in academic advising (K-State)
Featured Website: Academic Success
10/11/05
Departmental name change: Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Applications for Spring 2006: Be an ANGEL tutor (1 credit)
Featured Website: Major Decisions
09/26/05
Supply Chain program ranked number one
Newly reorganized Website: e-Portfolio
Featured Website: iStudy for Success!
09/12/05
New article: A New Adviser's Journal
New/revised advising files for handheld devices
Featured Website: Understanding Advising (PDF)
08/29/05
New minor: Bioethics and Medical Humanities
Registration now open: Free technology seminars
Featured Website: Advising Resource Directory
08/17/05
Two changes related to late registration
New eLion feature: Science/Math Majors
Featured Website: Orientation Express
08/03/05
New “Advising Handbook” section: Web Courses (online courses)
Law School Admission Test prep course announced
Featured Website: Law School Resources
07/18/05
New tuition rates set for 2005-2006 academic year
New advising article: The College Environment
Featured Website: Credit for A.P. Exams (updated)
07/05/05
New Website: Penn State Online
Degree audits updated with new B.A. requirements
Featured Website: Degree Audits
06/20/05
New registration process: Fall 2005, University Park and education abroad students
New PDA document: 2005 Fall Semester Calendar
Featured Website: University Advising Council
06/06/05
Now available: Fall Orientation Express
Updated Website: Internships (Liberal Arts)
New PSU Website: Understanding Advising (PDF)
05/23/05
New office location for Continuing Education
New national newsletter: Academic Advising Today
New Website: Veterinary school preparation
05/09/05
New scholarships for education abroad
New B.F.A. degree: Musical Theatre
Featured Website: Summer Orientation Express
04/25/05
Calendar changes: 2005 fall semester
New advising article: Students' Civil Rights
Featured Website: Taking summer courses
04/11/05
New requirement: United State Cultures and International Cultures
New policy: Mathematics proficiency exams
Featured Website: Academic Integrity
03/28/05
New major: Forensic Science
Advising awards announced: Jeanne Amlund and Joyce Buck
Featured Website: Transfer Course Evaluation Guide
03/14/05
New 'Advising @ PSU' feature: Advising Centers
Administrative Enrollment Controls announced: 2007 Spring Pool
Featured Website: e-Portfolio
02/28/05
Law School Admission Test prep course announced
New major: Geobiology
Featured Website: Registration Timetable
02/14/05
Spring 2005 brown-bag advising lunches
Option changes in Secondary Education
New Website: iStudy for Success!
01/31/05
New minor in public scholarship
New (updated) Website: University Faculty Senate
Featured Website: Advising responsibilities
1/17/05
New petition form for advisers and deans
Law school board approves dual campus plan
Featured Website: Dickinson School of Law
2005
2004
12/20/04
New eLion feature: PSU ID
New 'Advising @ PSU' features: Navigation bar and site index
Featured Website: Entrance to Major Process
12/06/04
Library hours extended during final exams
New advising article: Turning and Informing
Featured Website: Policies You Should Know
11/22/04
eLion to be offline December 18–26
Law School Admission Test prep course announced
Featured Website: Law School Resources
11/09/04
New eLion 'Adviser' feature: Advising Notes
University enrollment reports: Fall Semester 2004
Featured Website: USG Academic Assembly
10/29/04
New “Advising @ PSU” feature: Advising@Hand (PDA documents)
New instructional format for SPAN 001, 002, and 003
Featured Website: Should I late drop a course?
10/11/04
Nominations sought for 2005 Excellence in Advising Award
New teamwork center for group work
Featured Website: Major Decisions
09/27/04
New eLion feature: Academic Success
President Spanier's State of the University address
Featured Website: University Learning Centers
09/13/04
Thirteen new topics in the glossary of academic terms
Semester-by-semester plans for Abington College
Featured Website: Advising responsibilities
08/31/04
New eLion 'Students' feature: Major Themes
Recent news story about orientation programs
Featured Website: Promoting a Vibrant Learning Culture
08/19/04
First day of fall classes: follow Friday schedule
Fall advising conference: Transition to college
Featured Website: Orientation Express
08/08/04
Student financial aid scam alert
Enrollment/account information bogus e-mail
Featured Website: Advising Resource Directory
07/19/04
New name for “unofficial transcript”
New name for Smeal College
Featured Website: Advising Contacts Network
07/06/04
New “Advising @ PSU” feature: Words of Advice
Removal of discontinued General Education designations
Featured Website: University Fellowships Office
06/21/04
New priority and final deadlines for Education Abroad
New “Advising @ PSU” index: Deadlines
Featured Website: Schedule of Courses (updated)
06/07/04
New “Advising @ PSU” feature: Interactive glossary
Deadline change: Fall 2004 drop/add
Featured Website: Orientation Express (2004 Summer Session)
05/24/04
AP Exam credit changes: Computer Science; Physics
New Gen Ed Arts course: LARCH 065
Featured Website: Law School Resources
05/10/04
Deadline extended for Education Abroad
Summer hours posted for World Campus
Featured Website: General Education ...
04/27/04
New procedures for Mathematics retesting
Administrative Enrollment Controls: 2006 Spring Pool
Featured Website: Internship/Work Experience
04/12/04
World Campus update: New HUB location
New journal article: Developmental advising
Featured Website: Taking summer courses
03/29/04
Advising awards announced: Barbara DeHart and Ivan Shibley
Two new options added: Meteorology major
Featured Website: Transfer course evaluations
03/15/04
Advising conference announced: Fall 2004 'date saver'
Academic adviser in Iraq: Tom Murt, Abington
Featured Website: Time Management (ULC)
03/02/04
New major: Energy, Business and Finance in Earth and Mineral Sciences
Five new options in Crime, Law, and Justice at University Park
Featured Website: Registration Timetables
02/16/04
New eLion 'Student' feature: Alternative Majors
New eLion 'Adviser' update: Extended time-out
New procedures: Final exam schedules
02/02/04
New eLion 'Adviser' feature: FTCAP Survey
New eLion 'Adviser' feature: Student Schedule
Featured Website: Study Skills
01/20/04
New “Advising @ PSU” feature: University forms
New Web address: Penn State Department Directory
Featured Website: Internship/Work Experience Programs
01/07/04
Telephone registration system has been disconnected
University-wide events to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Featured Website: Scholarships/Fellowships (Undergraduate Fellowships Office)
2004
2003
12/08/03
Telephone registration system: to be disconnected
Call for nominations: National advising awards
Featured Website: The Orientation Express
11/24/03
Majors phased out: 11 Smeal College majors
New article: Adviser-Advisee Relationship
Featured Website: Law School Resources
11/10/03
Student opportunity/deadline: Become a LEAP mentor
New program: Teacher Tributes
Featured Website: USG Academic Assembly
10/27/03
New minor: Information Sciences and Technology
New minor: Environmental Soil Science
Website of the Week: Penn State minors
10/13/03
New Advising @ PSU feature: News Archive
New publication: A Family Guide to Academic Advising
Website of the Week: Major Decisions
09/29/03
Minor on hold: Digital Arts and IST
New minor:* Supply Chain and IST
Website of the Week: University Learning Centers
09/15/03
Test preparation course: LSAT
Major requirements updated:* Smeal College
Website of the Week: Advising Resource Directory
09/02/03
Major requirements updated: Smeal College
AP/Proficiency credit:* CHEM 014
Website of the Week: Penn State Calendars
08/18/03
First day of fall classes: Tuesday is Friday!
AP/Proficiency credit: CHEM 014
Website of the Week: The Orientation Express
07/07/03
New Special Feature: E-mail Advising
New Topic Index: Course Information
Website of the Week: Advising Contacts Network
06/23/03
Smeal majors approved: SC&IS and M I S
Smeal degree closed: 2 B A at University Park
Website of the Week: The Orientation Express
06/09/03
Proficiency exam announced: CSE 103
Correction/Update!:* Computer Science AP Exam
Website of the Week: The Penn State Portal
05/27/03
Correction/Update!: Computer Science AP Exam
Joint minor on hold: Digital Arts & IST
Website of the Week: eLion Demo
05/12/03
Administrative Enrollment Controls: 2005 Spring Pool
Advanced Placement changes:* Computer Science; English Literature
Website of the Week: First-Year Seminars
04/28/03
Advanced Placement changes: Computer Science; English Literature
Looking for ESACT courses?* Try KINES.
Website of the Week: Academic Integrity
04/14/03
Looking for ESACT courses? Try KINES.
World Campus update: New kiosk in the HUB
Website of the Week: Work Experience Programs
03/31/03
Fall 2003 calendar changed: Drop and late drop dates
Advising awards announced: Terry Musser and Richard Robinett
Website of the Week: Transfer course evaluation
* repeated from a previous “What's new?” announcement
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