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June 25 Town Hall to focus on 2017 Values and Culture Survey results

6/4/18

On June 25, Penn State Provost Nick Jones and Senior Vice President for Finance and Business David Gray will host a town hall meeting for the University community to discuss the recently released results of the 2017 Values and Culture Survey and to take the community’s questions related to survey results and to workplace climate.

Media management and streaming platform service piloted

6/4/18

During spring semester 2018 students, faculty, and staff members throughout the University piloted a media management and streaming platform (MMSP) as a continuation of Penn State Information Technology’s (IT) Conferencing and Media Management (CMM) program.

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Penn State addresses continued challenges revealed by follow-up survey

6/4/18

Following the release of the results of the second Values and Culture Survey conducted in fall 2017, Penn State’s leadership has announced a series of new and ongoing initiatives focused on addressing challenges and maintaining forward momentum in areas of strength. Leaders are adding to the plan developed in 2014, which was created in response to the inaugural 2013 Values and Culture Survey.

Penn State president Eric Barron (center) on stage.

Barron discusses Greek life reform as part of New York Times forum

6/1/18

Penn State President Eric Barron discussed national challenges and reform efforts related to hazing and Greek life on May 31, as part of the New York Times Higher Ed Leaders Forum. Barron joined author and Bloomberg reporter John Hechinger on the panel, which was moderated by Stephanie Saul, investigative reporter for the New York Times. Barron emphasized the critical need for a coordinated, national effort among universities and communities to increase student safety, reduce dangerous behaviors and hold Greek-letter organizations accountable.

Blue and White Luncheon Recap

6/1/18

Penn State Lehigh Valley officially launched 'A Greater Penn State' campaign locally. PPL CEO Bill Spence hosted the Blue & White luncheon and announced a personal gift to the campaign on May 23.

A portrait of Ann Scott, community outreach manager for Erie Insurance Group.

Ann Scott named vice chair of Penn State Behrend Council of Fellows

6/1/18

Ann Scott, community outreach manager for Erie Insurance Group, has been named vice chair of the board of directors of the Penn State Behrend Council of Fellows. The council advises Chancellor Ralph Ford and other campus leaders on issues related to economic development and regional need.

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National action needed for sustained change in fraternity and sorority life

5/31/18

In a Washington Post op-ed, Eric Barron, president of Penn State, and Jim Piazza, father of Timothy Piazza, have called for nationwide action to end hazing in fraternity and sorority life and for the creation of a national database to put a spotlight on what’s happening inside many Greek-letter organizations.

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University releases 2017 Values and Culture Survey results

5/30/18

In fall 2017, Penn State conducted a second Values and Culture Survey, which followed up an initial survey performed in 2013. The recent results show a continued strong connection to the University and academic life for members of the Penn State community, as well as significant improvements in areas indicating a strengthening ethical culture. There are also remaining challenges related to reporting wrongdoing.

Trustees committee to meet via conference call on June 1

5/29/18

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Audit and Risk will hold an off-cycle meeting via conference call at 10 a.m. on June 1. The meeting will be audio streamed at wpsu.org/trustees/.

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