1. Teaching and Learning at Penn State
Robert N. Pangborn
Vice President and Dean
for Undergraduate Education
Angela R. Linse
Executive Director, Associate Dean Schreyer Institute for
Teaching Excellence
August 17, 2017
undergrad.psu.edu
schreyerinstitute.psu.edu

2. Undergraduate Education at a Glance
Academic and Learning Support
Penn State Learning Resources | Prior Learning Assessment |
Morgan Academic Center for Student Athletes |
Undergraduate Research & Travel Grants | University Fellowships Office

3. Undergraduate Education at a Glance
Student and Curricular Programs
Division of Undergraduate Studies | Penn State Reads | ROTC |
General Education Office | Entrepreneurship & Innovation Minor |
Student Orientation and Transition Programs | Summer Session |
Financial Literacy & Wellness Center | Student Engagement Network
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Minor

4. Undergraduate Education at a Glance
Enrollment Management
Student Aid | Undergraduate Admissions | University Registrar
Faculty and Teaching Resources
Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence | Learning Spaces Leadership Committee

5. Curricular Consistency
The University Faculty Senate and Undergraduate Education ensure that common General Education and other requirements are consistent for all students.
foundation and knowledge domain courses
first-year experience
writing in the discipline
U.S. and international cultures
new integrative studies component –
linked-course and inter-domain pathways
45 credits; 20 campuses

6. New Integrated Enterprise Systems
Starfish
academic advising platform
advisee scheduling
adviser notes
early progress reports
academic alerts
Canvas
learning management system
Unizin
digital learning consortium
CollegeNET
class and event scheduling
CSRS - Course Substitution
LionPATH
student information system
class rosters
grade submission
degree audits
course catalog
registration/billing
CRCS - Curricular Review & Consultation System
& Review System

7. Syllabus | The First Day of Class
instructors’ contact information
course exam and grading breakdown
required course materials
Senate mandated informational items
(Policies 43-00, R-5)
Original document and any in-semester changes must be provided in electronic form. Syllabus archives are available in academic units and the Faculty Senate maintains a course archive.
Recommended: clear guidelines on class attendance
and cancellation policies
Senate Policy 43-00

8. Policies and Procedures
textbook selection | Faculty Enlight
required FERPA tutorial
course prerequisites
excused absences
last date of attendance
AAPPM

9. Policies and Procedures
evening exams
last week of classes – do’s and don’ts
final exam conflicts
accommodations for students with disabilities
dual-enrolled students under 18
AAPPM

10. Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
ADVANCING TEACHING | INSPIRING LEARNING
The Schreyer Institute is Penn State’s faculty Teaching & Learning Center.
SchreyerInstitute.psu.edu

11. SCHREYER INSTITUTE FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE
All Faculty |
All Penn State Locations
We work with faculty from any field on any type of course.
Who works with the Schreyer Institute?
The best faculty!
We work with anyone who teaches Penn State students.
Any faculty member, teaching any type of course, in any field.
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12. Teaching Effectiveness
Why work with us?
Teaching Efficiency
Time on Teaching
With SITE
Without
SITE
Teaching Effectiveness
With SITE
Without
SITE
Student Learning
Because we can help! With any issue or concern that you have about teaching and learning.
But don’t believe me, listen to what your colleagues have to say.
Audience members read testimonials from handouts.
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13. Voluntary | Confidential
We are available at any time to work on any topic.
Course & Assignment Design
Teaching Strategies
Testing & Grading
Teaching and Learning Research
Course Evaluations
Voluntary: We don’t force ourselves on you (we are not the teaching police)
Confidential: We don’t report out to anyone but you (not deans, directors, or heads)
At any time: We are here year-round and though we are open business hours we do adjust our schedules to meet your needs
Any topic: These are the most common most common consultation topics. Look for the handout with the 5 blue boxes to see what kinds of things fall under each.
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14. SCHREYER INSTITUTE FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Faculty Teaching Consultants
Liaisons
for New
Faculty
Dr. Larkin Hood
(814)
Who are our faculty consultants? Our instructional consultants are also faculty. They have PhDs in different disciplines and all have extensive teaching experience. Their varied backgrounds and teaching experiences increase the likelihood that we “speak your language” and understand your teaching context.
One of the handouts provides details about their different areas of specialization, but Larkin and Mary Ann are responsible for our New Faculty Program.
Coming around is a flyer for our competitive program designed just for new faculty.
Dr. Mary Ann Tobin
(814)
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15. SCHREYER INSTITUTE FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Useful Resources
New Instructor Orientation | Online
schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/NIO
Testing and Scanning Services
testing.psu.edu |
Student Ratings of Teaching Effectiveness
srte.psu.edu | info rateteaching.psu.edu | rating tool
These are useful resources, if you are completely new to Penn State or new to teaching,
…if you are teaching a large course,
…and if your student evaluations are part of your overall faculty evaluation (and they are!).
BUT, the one and only thing that I really want you to remember, out of everything that I’ve said, is to remember that all you need to do is contact us.
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16. Thank you. Any questions?
Robert N. Pangborn
Vice President and Dean
for Undergraduate Education
Angela R. Linse
Executive Director, Associate Dean Schreyer Institute for
Teaching Excellence
@PSU_Undergrad
undergrad.psu.edu
schreyerinstitute.psu.edu