Resources

Resources for Training and Education

• CAPS Education and Outreach Workshops — CAPS offers psycho-educational programs designed to reduce distress and/or increase wellbeing including topics such as Anxiety Management, Self-Compassion, and Imposter Phenomenon. 
• Diversity Education — Supporting the goals of the Affirmative Action Office, these sessions provide an opportunity to learn the positive steps one can take to ensure equal employment opportunities of a protected class.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources (PSU login required) — Curated readings, videos, podcasts, and more on a variety of topics including DEI research, implicit bias, equity-minded assessment, and DEI action planning.
• Holy Day Observance Calendar — Recognizing and promoting appreciation and respect for the different backgrounds and faith traditions that many faculty, staff, and students practice.
• Learning Resource Network — Provides access to educational courses for Penn State employees that focus on safe, ethical, and responsible conduct, as well as professional development and growth.
• Office of Science Engagement — Works with students, employers, faculty and staff toward helping students connect with learning opportunities outside the classroom.
• Safer People Safer Places Network — Workshops that seek to create a safer and more inclusive environment for sexual and gender diversity.
• Stand for State — Programming that teaches faculty, staff, and students how to take action when they witness bias or other events.

Resources for Students

• Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) — Offers a wide range of confidential counseling services for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Gender Equity Center — Provides confidential education, advocacy, referrals, and crisis intervention/support counseling.
• Graduate Student Ombudsperson Program — A safe environment provided by the Graduate School for graduate students to to discuss issues and concerns. 
• Office of Graduate Student Life and Well-Being — Supports the health and well-being needs of Penn State graduate students.
• Resources to Report Wrongdoing — Penn State offers numerous resources to report misconduct, including bias and harassment.
• Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center — Provides students with the resources needed to make informed decisions regarding their money management.
• Student Care and Advocacy — A central location that coordinates efforts with campus partners to assist students who encounter challenges or concerns in achieving success at Penn State.
• Student Code of Conduct — Outlines unacceptable behavior by students and student organizations.
• Student Legal Services — Provides advice, representation, referrals, and other legal services to students facing personal legal issues.
• University Health Services — Offers confidential nonemergency care.

Resources for Faculty and Staff

• Centre County CAN HELP Line — A 24-hour confidential hotline for mental health support.
• Centre Safe — A 24-hour confidential hotline for relationship violence support.
• Employee Assistance Program — A free, confidential employee and family health advocate resource.
• Red Folder — Initiative created to guide faculty, staff, and others who interact with students to recognize, respond effectively to, and refer distressed students at Penn State.
• Resources to Report Wrongdoing — Penn State offers numerous resources to report misconduct, including bias and harassment.

Penn State Policies

• Policy AD29 — Statement on Intolerance
• Policy AD72 — Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
• Policy AD77 — Engaging in Outside Professional Activities (conflict of commitment)
• Policy AD85 — Title IX Sexual Harassment
• Policy AD86 — Acceptance of Gifts and Entertainment
• Policy AD88 — Code of Responsible Conduct
• Policy AD91 — Discrimination and Harassment and Related Inappropriate Conduct
• Policy HR91 — Conflict of Interest
• Policy RP06 — Disclosure and Management of Significant Financial Interests
• Policy SY01 — Environmental Health and Safety Policy