Resources | Penn State College of Health and Human Development

Students are encouraged to build connections with other University units that will further support their educational experience, professional development, personal needs, and cultural growth. Likewise, the University provides excellent resources for faculty and staff to support and enrich their work experience, and offer guidance when working with students. Explore these resources below.

Academic and Personal Support

HHD's Center for Advising and Student Engagement provides academic advising for undergraduate students.
Penn State Learning provides free academic assistance for various subjects for all students.
University Libraries provides resources for coursework.
Counseling and Psychological Services provides individual and group counseling, psychological, and psychiatric evaluations.
University Health Services provides comprehensive health care services.
Report Bias is a webform for reporting acts of bias or intolerance that occur at Penn State.
The Office of Sexual Misconduct Prevention & Response ensures compliance with Title IX, a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the sex or gender of employees and students.
Report A Crime - University Police & Public Safety provides information on how to report an on-campus crime.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources

Student Disability Resources is the designated office that provides reasonable accommodations and services to students with disabilities enrolled at the University Park campus.
The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development promotes an environment of appreciation and respect for religious and spiritual diversity.
The Multicultural Resource Center provides individual counseling and educational services for undergraduate multicultural students.
The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity provides a comprehensive range of education, information, and advocacy services to students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
The Paul Robeson Cultural Center provides cultural enrichment programming and social justice discussions.
The Gender Equity Center provides support for anyone who has been impacted by sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, or harassment, as well as education on gender equity issues.
Adult Learner Programs provides support for non-traditional students.
The Office of Veterans Programs is a comprehensive, direct service unit for veterans and Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) benefits recipients.
International Student and Scholar Advising (ISSA) offers advising, immigration services, and training to support international students, scholars, and faculty.
The Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity serves as a catalyst and advocate for Penn State's diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The Office for Educational Equity - Diversity Resources is a list of Penn State and external diversity resources.
The Office of Finance and Business calendar of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion events.

Financial Support

The Office of Student Aid assists students with financial aid matters.
The Financial and Life Skills Center provides resources for students regarding money management.

Additional Resources for Graduate Students

The Office for Graduate Educational Equity Programs designs and implements mentoring programs; recruitment programs; professional development and retention programs; and conferences, seminars, workshops, and lectures.
The Forum on Black Affairs is comprised of faculty, staff, and graduate students dedicated to ensuring that all Black persons at Penn State participate fully in and benefit from the mission of the University.
The Sloan Scholars Program provides funding for underrepresented students to pursue doctorates in mathematics, science, and engineering. The program specifically targets African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans. All must be U.S. citizens. Students in Health and Human Development’s technical disciplines are eligible to apply.

Additional Resources for Faculty and Staff

The Office for Graduate Educational Equity Programs leads the Graduate School’s efforts to foster diversity and provide a welcoming climate for both prospective and current graduate students of underrepresented groups.
The Affirmative Action Office serves as a resource in promoting and furthering the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and diversity.
The Forum on Black Affairs is comprised of faculty, staff, and graduate students dedicated to ensuring that all Black persons at Penn State participate fully in and benefit from the mission of the University.
The Guide to Administrative Offices in HHD provides an overview of the different units and their functions within the college. This is an excellent tool to foster collaboration and build a community of belonging.

Reporting Resources

Report Bias is a webform for reporting acts of bias or intolerance that occur at Penn State.
The Office of Sexual Misconduct Prevention & Response ensures compliance with Title IX, a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the sex or gender of employees and students.
The Affirmative Action Office responds to complaints of or concerns about prohibited harassment or discrimination.
The Office of Ethics & Compliance provides resources for identifying and reporting misconduct.
Report A Crime - University Police & Public Safety provides information on how to report an on-campus crime.