Penn State faculty and students are preparing to return to classrooms across the Commonwealth at the start of the fall semester. When they do, it will be to rooms equipped with technology to support teaching and learning in both in-person and online formats.
The College of Nursing simulation faculty presented a timely webinar titled "Simulation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Maintaining Safety and Quality" in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and learning with simulation. The purpose of the webinar was to highlight key safety and infection control considerations for faculty and students when returning to and reopening simulation laboratories.
Penn State Scranton Music Director and Associate Teaching Professor of Music Sharon Ann Toman was recently named a recipient of the 2019-20 Jack P. Royer Active and Collaborative Learning Award, given to Commonwealth Campus faculty and staff who demonstrate innovative teaching techniques to enhance student learning.
Theresa Black, a science lecturer at Penn State Scranton, is using immersive technology in her courses to provide virtual environmental field trips. With the support of Media Commons, Black created 360-degree videos of a nearby wetland and a variety of locations along the Lehigh River.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry Jiyoung Jung, and Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) Raymond Petren, have been awarded tenure and will be promoted to the rank of associate professor. Meanwhile, Associate Teaching Professor of HDFS and Program Coordinator Janet Melnick has been promoted to the rank of teaching professor of HDFS.
Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa has announced that Jo Ann Durdan, education program assistant for the campus' Center for Business Development and Community Outreach, is the July Employee of the Month.
The Penn State Scranton community recently came together on Juneteenth in a show of support for a more just and equitable society for African Americans and People of Color.
Following a three-month comprehensive planning process, Penn State officials have determined that the University can meet or exceed the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s guidelines for colleges and universities, and look forward to welcoming back faculty, staff and students to resume on-campus, in-person classes and other activities this fall in a limited fashion.
Following a very active year as Penn State Scranton’s Student Government Association president, Emily Scarfo is on to her next big role — student senator.
