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  • Students should regularly check their Penn State email accounts and course information from instructors. Specific questions about courses should be directed to the faculty member teaching them.
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  • Faculty may use discussion boards and virtual engagement tools to ensure you can continue working with peers and faculty. Tools like Canvas, Zoom, Office 365 (including Teams), and Kaltura will allow you to collaborate, discuss course work, and complete assignments. Your instructor will provide you with additional information. 
    • Training is available for use of remote learning systems. You can access online training for Canvas, Office 365, Zoom and Kaltura.

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  • Students should reach out to their academic advisor via their contact information, Canvas, Starfish or noted contact method to make arrangements for remote appointments.

Contact the Academic and Career Success Center at 724-334-6095 or nk-advising@lists.psu.edu for information and Zoom links.


Accommodations and Disability Services:

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  • If you have any questions about your accommodations, please contact Lynnsey Doane, lxd5235@psu.edu, or Stella Millburn, sum697@psu.edu.

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Students are able to receive career services support by making appointments through Starfish (www.starfish.psu.edu) or contacting Jim Shields, associate director of career services, at 724-334-6065 or xjs8@psu.edu directly if they have questions. 

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Students seeking tutoring or continuation of tutoring should contact Lynnsey Doane, learning center coordinator, at 724-334-6098 or lxd5235@psu.edu to make to discuss needs and make arrangements for remote and virtual sessions.

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Phone: 724-334-6030
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Jennifer Rankin
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Phone: 724-334-6098
Email: jer307@psu.edu

 

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