Faculty & Staff
The key to military-connected student success at Penn State is knowledgeable and engaged faculty and staff. There are many resources, programs, and services available to the Penn State military-connected community not only at university level, but also at the local, state, and federal levels and through veteran non-profit organizations. This page provides information and resources for Penn State faculty and staff to help them better serve our military-connected student community as well as to help foster better and more meaningful engagement with our military-connected students. For access to additional military-connected student information or additional resources not found on this page, please contact Penn State’s Office of Veterans Affairs and Services at sdvas@psu.edu.
Faculty/Staff Veteran Related Resources
Links to military and veteran related information and resources
Military Appreciation Events
Penn State honors the military connected community year round with events and activities to include sporting events. This is your link to information for these Penn State Military Appreciation events and activities.
Military Cultural Competency Training
Training for faculty & staff to learn about the military-connected community at Penn State. Topics include Military 101, Veteran 101, the servicemember & veteran experience, and dispelling myths and stereotypes
Military Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Experience
Information on transfer credit and prior learning experience credit for military service and military coursework.
Military & Veteran
Ombudsman
Contact Penn State’s Military and Veteran Ombudsman to identify, discuss, or resolve military connected student issues that are connected to a student’s military or veteran status.
Penn State Military Policies
Penn State military service-related student, faculty, and staff policies, guidance, manuals, and information.
Veteran Ally Program
Veteran Allies are a community of Penn State faculty & staff with a passion to support and advocate for military-connected students at Penn State. Click here for program information, resources, and contact lists.
Veterans Employee Resource
Group (VERG)
Penn State’s Veterans Employee Resource Group is where Penn State faculty and staff who are military servicemembers, veterans, spouses, or allies can build community, network, and find support.