Diversity Enhancement
The mission of Diversity Enhancement Programs is to assist in the development of a diverse learning community by creating a welcoming climate for all undergraduate students. Offering a variety of academic, professional, and personal enhancement opportunities, the office helps students leverage resources available through a distinctive learning community.
Services and Opportunities
Personalized Academic Planning
The director of Diversity Enhancement Programs (DEP) helps students navigate their academic path, by monitor progress and offering guidance and support when needed. Students work with the direct to select a major, discuss which courses to take, and to hone in on specific interests to make the most of the academic experience.
Penn State, Smeal, and the Office of Diversity Enhancement Programs are dedicated to providing financial assistance to students who qualify. Scholarships are both needs-based and merit-based. First-year students are eligible for awards and continuing students are encouraged to apply for a wider array of scholarships: Smeal, Educational Equity, LGBTQ+, and other University-based scholarships.
Smeal provides a variety of leadership and professional development opportunities, including several diversity-focused student organizations.
Striving Toward Awareness and Respect for Tomorrow (S.T.A.R.T.) is a student-run diversity conference where committee members work closely with corporate representatives to develop an agenda of workshops featuring best practices pertaining to diversity topics and initiatives.
Corporate Networking Opportunities
Smeal assists students with corporate networking and placement activities through a variety of events, leadership seminars, and internships sponsored by leading companies.
Connect with Us:
204 Business Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-0938
Email: diversity@smeal.psu.edu
Jamie Campbell, Associate Dean juc27@psu.edu
Olivia Lewis (she/her), Director okl1@psu.edu
Pauline Hough, Program Coordinator pqh101@psu.edu