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Strategic Plan seed grant advancing immersive learning experiences at Penn State

2/7/19

Imagine a world where space and time do not matter, where it’s possible to witness critical events in the history of the Earth and humankind, or have a sneak peek into the future. That’s what Penn State researchers, through the help of immersive technologies such as virtual reality and investments in the University's infrastructure, are hoping to accomplish with a Penn State Strategic Plan seed grant.

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Additional nine projects will receive Penn State strategic plan seed grants

1/28/19

Initiatives that will re-imagine the traditional use of textbooks within classrooms, develop community-based solutions to river flooding in Pennsylvania, and create an adaptable online art-publishing platform at the Palmer Museum of Art, are among nine proposals that Penn State is funding as part of the third round of seed grants for strategic initiative pilot programs.

Panelists discuss Penn State's strategic plan at the town hall.

Jan. 23 Town Hall on strategic plan now available online

1/28/19

The Jan. 23 Penn State Town Hall — which featured a discussion with University leaders focusing on Penn State's 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, “Our Commitment to Impact" — is now archived and available for viewing online at LiveEvents.psu.edu.

Penn State Strategic Plan

1/23/19

A look at Penn State's 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, which is designed to impact the state, nation and world.

Executive Vice President and Provost Nick Jones speaks at the Strategic Plan Town Hall on Jan. 23, 2019.

Town Hall offers look at success, future of University’s strategic plan

1/23/19

Why is it important for a university to have a strategic plan? What does it mean for the University community? What have been the outcomes of Penn State’s current approach to strategic planning? These questions and more were the subject of conversation at a town hall discussion with Penn State leaders held Jan. 23. The event took place in the University Libraries’ Foster Auditorium and also was streamed online. The session will be archived in the next few days and available to watch at LiveEvents.psu.edu.

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Penn State strategic plan: Six questions with the provost

1/22/19

Penn State Provost and Executive Vice President Nicholas P. Jones shared his thoughts about the current strategic plan and the path ahead in a Q&A with Penn State News. A university town hall meeting focused on the strategic plan will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 23, in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, on the University Park campus.

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Strategic Plan seed grant helping gardens to grow at Beaver, Behrend campuses

1/18/19

With the University implementing a funding model to develop projects that align with Penn State’s 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, and following the success of the Sustainable Food Systems Program at University Park, a two-year, $158,000 seed grant was awarded in 2017 to pilot agriculture and food systems initiatives at the Beaver and Behrend campuses, in support of the plan’s priority to transform education.

Jan. 23 Town Hall to focus on Penn State's Strategic Plan

1/16/19

On Jan. 23, Penn State Provost Nick Jones will host a Town Hall meeting for the University community to discuss the University’s 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, “Our Commitment to Impact.” The event will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, on the University Park campus. It will also be livestreamed at LiveEvents.psu.edu for community members at all Penn State campuses to view.

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Toward a culture of equity and inclusion

1/16/19

The University’s leadership continues to reach toward the goals outlined in Penn State's strategic plan: to build and advance a truly diverse student body and workforce, develop a curriculum that fosters and teaches diversity, and create a culture of equity and inclusion that not only respects but celebrates our differences. There is much more work to be done.

Penn State to pilot new assessment management system

1/15/19

Penn State and Nuventive signed a three-year contract on Dec. 21, 2018, capping off a two-year search for a technology tool to support and facilitate University-wide learning outcomes assessment, strategic planning, and Middle States accreditation.

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Forum on Stewarding Our Planet's Resources to be held Jan. 21

1/9/19

A forum focused on the University’s Strategic Plan and one of its thematic priorities, Stewarding Our Planet’s Resources, will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, in Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center. The purpose of the forum is to provide updates on Stewarding Our Planet’s Resources as well as seek input on the direction and focus of the priority.

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