UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State has launched a new mobile application designed to help undergraduates from every college and campus extend their learning through out-of-classroom engagement. The Engagement App is a University-wide platform that connects students with the wide range of engagement experiences available to them at Penn State. It’s also a way for students to connect with other students and faculty who have similar interests.
“Penn State students have a wealth of out-of-classroom opportunities within their reach, but they may not know how to find them,” said Michael Zeman, director of the Student Engagement Network, which led the app’s development. “The Engagement App is designed to help students identify and track experiences that align with their interests, so they can embark on a meaningful out-of-classroom journey to complement their in-class learning.”
The Engagement App is designed to help students identify opportunities to participate in student organizations, undergraduate research, study abroad, community service and/or internships. Students can use the app to search for experiences and filter results based on campus and major. Other features of the app include the ability to:
- Search for or post events and link them to a personal calendar.
- Track experiences and chart one’s growth.
- Connect with students and faculty who have similar interests.
The app, which is free to Penn State students, is available for download in the App Store or Google Play by searching “Penn State Engagement App.” Users log in using WebAccess, and the app will automatically retrieve their Penn State information.
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The development of the app has been led by the Student Engagement Network in partnership with external vendor Navengage. Additional features and functionality will continue to be developed and added to the app over the next year. Students are invited to send feedback on the app to Student Engagement Network staff at engage@psu.edu.
To kick off the new semester, Navengage is contributing a total of $1,000 to student organizations beginning on Jan. 18. Follow @EngagePennState on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for more details. Organizations can expect an email with complete information prior to Jan. 18.
Winners will be announced via the Student Engagement Network’s social media channels, @EngagePennState on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Penn State Undergraduate Education on Twitter and Instagram at @PSU_Undergrad.
Further resources for engagement, including coaching and funding, are available through the Student Engagement Network.
The Student Engagement Network is a joint initiative between Undergraduate Education, Student Affairs and Penn State Outreach. The mission of the Student Engagement Network is to advance the power of participation by connecting students with experiences that empower them to make a positive impact as citizens and leaders of the world.