Know Your Penn State Mont Alto Resources
The Financial Aid Office
(located at 101J Conklin Hall)
 Receive information regarding FAFSA
 Discuss your financial aid
Contact: Antonia Spedden, Financial Aid Coordinator
717-749-6133
The Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) Advising
(located at 101 General Studies Building)
 Academic major considerations and decisions
 Inquire about your adviser
 Your Faculty Advisor can be found at: https://elion.psu.edu
Contact: Judy Staley, Staff Assistant
Kate Chronister, Interim Coordinator
Sophia Gaibie, Interim Academic Adviser
jes63@psu.edu
kac41@psu.edu
smg5133@psu.edu
717-749-6056
717-749-6055
717-749-6054
The Academic Support Center
(located in 101 and 102 General Studies Building)
 Sign-up for a professional or peer tutoring appointment
 Apply to be a tutor
 Schedule for tutoring online: www.psu.mywconline.com
 Quiet place to study
 Use the computers available to all students
 Obtain information regarding Disability Services
Contacts: Help Desk Staff
Kendra Wolgast, Director; Disability Contact Liaison
kmw24@psu.edu
Marla Minnich, Student Advocacy Specialist
mum30@psu.edu
Roxy Stuby, Jump Start and Learning Specialist
rmk215@psu.edu
Heather Diritto, Academic Skills Coach
hnd3@psu.edu
Professional Tutors
Math:
David Goldstein
Ashley Wiley
Writing:
Danielle Ramsay
Sarah Feldberg
A&P:
Beth Shupp-George
717-749-6046
717-749-6045
717-749-6024
717-749-6118
717-749-6118
717-749-6046
The Student Affairs Office
(located in 209 Conklin)
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Sign up for off-campus trips and transportation
Academic policies
Information regarding individual and group counseling
o Darlene Pasi, Campus Counselor
Health Services
o Danielle Werner, Campus Nurse
Veteran Affairs
o Kathy Swope
Athletic Affairs
o Marty Ogle, Director of Athletics
drp16@psu.edu
717-749-6125
daw51@psu.edu
717-749-6160
kqs3@psu.edu
717-749-6094
rmo4@psu.edu
717-749-6170
o Ashley Jacobs, Associate Director of Athletics
 Check out their website: http://ma.psu.edu/studentlife
Contacts: Kathy Swope, Staff Assistant
Andrea Christopher, Director of Student Affairs
Sher-Ron Jones, Associate Director of Student Affairs
anj3@psu.edu
717-749-6173
kqs3@psu.edu
axc8@psu.edu
ssj11@psu.edu
717-749-6094
717-749-6138
717-749-6150
Residence Coordinator
(located in 207 Conklin)
 Assistance with adjustment to college life, social interaction, and roommates
 Assistance with roommate disputes and emergencies
 Offer support, assistance, and referrals for personal, academic, and psychological concerns
Contact:
Heidi Yoder, Assistant Coordinator of Residence Life
hey1@psu.edu
717-749-6157
Resident Assistants
717-749-6156
Duty Crisis - 717-729-9331
Student Activities
(located on the first floor of Wiestling Student Center)
 Discover ways to get involved on campus through CAMP (Campus Activities and Multicultural
Programming)
 Learn about on campus clubs, organizations, events, and activities
Contact:
Donna Rhodes, Coordinator of Student Activities
dmr36@psu.edu
717-749-6057
The Records Office and Bursar Office
(located in 101E and 101G Conklin)
 Discuss your tuition
 Make semester payments
 Complete Loan Entrance Counseling
 Sign up for Rapid Refunds
 Obtain official transcripts
Contacts: Lori Royce, Staff Assistant - Bursar
Deana Clevenger, Staff Assistant - Registrar
llr6@psu.edu
tkc2@psu.edu
717-749-6180
717-749-6067
Housing and Food Services Office
(located in The Mill)
 Change meal plan or add to Lion Cash
 Replace ID card
Contacts: Staff Assistant
717-749-6081
The Academic Affairs Office
(located in 212 of Conklin)
 Resolving grade conflicts and concerns regarding an instructor
Contacts: Staff Assistant
Michael Doncheski, Director
The Office of Information Technology Services (IT)
(located in the Goddard House)
 Creating a VPN account
 Receiving help with your wireless and Rescom connections
717-749-6051
mad10@psu.edu
 Sign out cameras, video recorders, LCD projectors, speakers, DVD, and VCR players
 Can support you with general computer assistance
Contact: IT HelpDesk
helpdesk@ma.psu.edu 717-749-6300
The Library
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Use and sign out books for class or personal use
Study and use the library computers and printers
Copy and scan with the students’ copier
Sign out a laptop or iPad
Receive research assistance and conduct research for your classes – schedule on
www.psu.mywconline.com
 Utilize the Media Commons to create digital media
 Use LIAS (our interlibrary loan system where you receive books from other colleges)
Contact: Library Helpdesk
717-749-6040
The Bookstore
 Buy or rent text books
 Sell back your used books
 Purchase Penn State stuff…apparel, blankets, memorabilia…
Contact: Amy Cody, Bookstore Manager
ajc5@psu.edu
717-749-6196
aeb26@psu.edu
717-749-6014
Career Services
(located in 101D General Studies)
 Choosing a major and deciding on a career path
 Writing an effective resume and cover letter
 Developing strong interview skills
 Searching for employment or internship opportunities
 Networking with possible employers
Contact: Adrianne Lindeman, Career Counselor
Police Services
(located in the white home on Orchard Rd. next to Emmanuel Chapel)
 Identify criminal offenders
 Aid individuals who are in danger of physical harm or who cannot care for themselves
 Participate in the identification and recovery of lost or stolen property
 Provide preventive education
Contact: Craig Wagner, Supervisor of Safety and Police Services
caw44@psu.edu
717-749-6076