University College

Amber N. Racchini, Vice Provost for Academic Success & Dean University College

Website: www.iup.edu/university-college

The University College is an interdisciplinary, collaborative academic unit that offers student-centered academic programs and services that enhance students’ success. Our richly diverse population of students includes traditional and adult learners seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills through credit, non-credit and continuing education programs, high school dual enrollment students experiencing college for the first time, and students who are pursuing a graduate degree who want to work for a college or university after graduation. The University College coordinates existing university resources and develops new initiatives to promote academic excellence and enhance student retention and persistence. Our programs and services focus on assisting students with the development of the knowledge and skills needed for success in the collegiate environment and the world beyond IUP. As a hub for academic success, the University College also houses the following academic services which include Academic Enrichment Programs, the ACT 101 grant, the Advising Center, the Career and Professional Development Center, Disability Access and Advising, the Kathleen Jones Writing Center, the IUP Navigators, Student Outreach and Advocacy, Student Transition and Support, and the Title III Program.

Associations and Organizations

· AAC&U: American Association of Colleges and Universities

· ACPA: College Student Educators International

· ACUE: Association of College and University Educators

· AGLA: Association for General and Liberal Studies

· NACE: National Association of Colleges and Employers

· NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

· NODA: Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education

· NOSS: National Association for Student Success

Undergraduate Programs and Minors

· Bachelor of Arts: General Studies

· Associate of Arts: General Studies

· Cook Honors Core

· Crimson Core

· Exploratory Studies

· Military Leadership Minor

· Military Science Program

· Professional Leadership and Teamwork Minor

Student Affairs, Student Success, & Disability Access

Luke Faust, Chair

John Lowery, Assistant Chair Website: https://www.iup.edu/studentsuccess

Cook Honors College

Chauna Craig, Director Website: https://www.iup.edu/honors

Crimson Core

Dawn Smith Sherwood, Director Website: https://www.iup.edu/crimsoncore

Military Science

Erich Steffens, LTC, Director Website: https://www.iup.edu/rotc