CARE Team
The Penn State Behrend CARE (Communicate, Advocate, Refer, and Educate) Team provides faculty and staff members of the Behrend community with a way to share a concern about a student's academic progress, wellness, or safety. The program's primary purpose is to intervene early to help and support students experiencing distress.
Diversity and Belonging
The Office of Diversity and Belonging supports and serves as an advocate for diverse populations within the college community. In addition to addressing the specific concerns of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic minorities, it also supports students with disabilities, international students, LGBTQ+ students, and women.
Services for International Students
The Office of Services for International Students supports and serves a vibrant community of more than 140 international students representing 39 countries, offering a true home away from home. The office provides comprehensive support and guidance on immigration, academic, and personal matters, while fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus environment. Through intentional advising, resources, and culturally enriching social and educational programs offered throughout the year, Services for International Students helps students successfully navigate their university experience, build community, and thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Student Accountability and Conflict Response
The Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response at Penn State Behrend is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment that supports the University's educational mission. The office upholds the Student Code of Conduct by promoting accountability, addressing student behavior concerns, and providing fair and educational resolution processes. Through outreach, guidance, and conflict response, the office helps students understand community standards, encourages responsible decisions-making, and supports the orderly and effective operation of the campus community throughout a student's enrollment at Penn State.
Student Disability Resources
Student Disability Resources (SDR) at Penn State Behrend is the college's designated office for ensuring compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These laws protect qualified students with disabilities from discrimination and ensure access to reasonable academic accommodation, auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, and accessible facilities.