World Campus designers have learned to adapt to rapid changes in the field, teaching faculty and others how to apply on-line learning innovations. Given current technology, the World Campus has adopted a multiple media approach that includes traditional distance learning technologies and print materials, as well as the newer digital media. This strategy, faculty claim, has been instrumental to student and program success. Penn State has also used this first year to create a strong support infrastructure for both faculty and students. Building on its long tradition of distance education, Penn State World Campus is committed to providing a full complement of services to its distant learners.
Staff are available by phone and email to address administrative, advising, and technical issues.
Future plans to enhance the on-line environment include library services, increased advising, and financial aid accessible worldwide. Experience has also reinforced the need for World Campus programs to be market-based. Dr. A.J. Turgeon, professor of Turfgrass Management, is excited about the future of Penn State's World Campus. Institutionally, the World Campus will enable Penn State to take a leadership position globally.