Semester Guidance

There are a number of tasks and obligations for faculty throughout the semester. These sections highlight many of them and provides an overview of resources available, but are not inclusive of all tasks and obligations. Please refer to your academic leadership for complete information.

Faculty Expectations and Responsibilities //

Full-time and part-time faculty are expected to fulfill varying responsibilities related to teaching, advising, academic department and program meetings, and tenure proceeding, among others.

In This Section:

  • Teaching
  • Program Chairs
  • Office Hours
  • Starfish Progress Reporting
  • Faculty Advising
  • Activity Insight (Promotion and Tenure)

Identify Student Support Services //

Penn State Harrisburg provides extensive services to ensure students receive the academic and student life support they need to succeed.

In This Section:

  • Lambert Undergraduate Advising Center
  • Russell E. Horn Learning Center
  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
  • Student Disability Resources
  • John Crain Kunkel Career Center
  • International Students Office
  • Office of Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Student Care and Advocacy
  • Title IX
  • Madlyn L. Hanes Library
  • Information Technology Services (ITS)
  • WeCare Food Pantry

Faculty Development //

The Center for Teaching Excellence provides faculty development sessions to support faculty with strengthening instructional practices and to provide additional information related to faculty and student support resources available.

In This Section:

  • The Center for Teaching Excellence optional faculty development sessions
  • First Year Faculty Teaching Academy (FYFTA)