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Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision Statement

Penn State Harrisburg will be the premier higher education institution and a steward of the University in the Capital Region, recognized for educational excellence, a comprehensive portfolio of programs, commitment to diversity, and strategic alliances. Through the distinction of its signature programs and global partnerships, the College will contribute significantly to the mission of the University and the vitality of the region.

Mission Statement

As the regional leader in the integration of teaching, research, and service, the mission of Penn State Harrisburg is to:

  • Provide a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs to meet the educational needs of diverse learners and promote regional economic development;
  • Provide student access to higher education from three distinct entry points of study –freshman, transfer, and graduate;
  • Partner with other Penn State campuses and colleges and the World Campus to expand programming capability and extend access to the University;
  • Demonstrate excellence through national accreditation, periodic academic program review, and student learning assessment; 
  • Anticipate challenges and pursue opportunities to maximize strengths, meet emerging educational needs, and realize new ventures.

The College pursues this mission using interdisciplinary, innovative, and applied approaches to learning and problem solving that transcend academic specializations and organizational barriers.

Statement of Values

Embodied within Penn State Harrisburg’s vision and mission statements is a commitment to the following:

  • The Penn State Principles of respect, academic integrity, social and personal responsibility;
  • Inclusiveness and diversity within the College community;
  • Sensitivity to students’ individual needs to ensure full participation in the collegiate experience;
  • A supportive environment for the personal and professional growth of all members of the academic community;
  • The success of graduates as productive citizens of a global, dynamic society.

College News

Penn State Harrisburg News

  • Students join business honor society

    May 23 2013
    (Left to right) Dr. Roderick Lee, Chapter Honoree Susan Steadman, former Chapter Honoree Sal Fazzolari, and Dr. Richard Young

    Forty-six students from Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Business Administration recently were inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the international honor society that recognizes students in the top 10 percent of baccalaureate and top 20 percent of graduate programs at schools accredited by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

  • IST student receives poetry prize

    May 21 2013

    Ayushman Khazanchi, a senior information science and technology major at Penn State Harrisburg, of Gurgaon, India, received the Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller Poetry Prize, part of the Academy of American Poets’ (AAP) University and College Poetry Prizes program. This is the first year the college participated in the prize program. The award is open only to Penn State Harrisburg students.

  • Awards ceremony recognizes student achievement

    May 20 2013
    2013 Student Awards Ceremony

    Penn State Harrisburg recently honored students for accomplishments in academics, service, and leadership at the 2013 Student Awards Ceremony.

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