Student Engagement Summit

Each spring, the Student Engagement Summit convenes educators from across the University for an in-person, one day event at the University Park campus. The Summit is an opportunity for Penn State’s engagement advocates to build partnerships, exchange information and ideas, and forge strategies to make engagement an even more integral and transformative part of the Penn State student experience. Faculty of any rank, staff, and graduate instructors from any Penn State campus are welcome to attend, whether engagement is a central part of your role or one of many professional interests.

Through an agenda that typically includes presentations, large group discussions, and interactive breakout sessions, attendees have the opportunity to:

Learn about Penn State student engagement efforts, programming, and events
Learn how the University can support students’ and educators’ needs related to student engagement
Examine student engagement programs and resources in their own units
Identify societal challenges that impact student engagement
Build partnerships to help facilitate student engagement

The date of the 2025 Summit will be announced in early 2025.

Learn more about the Student Engagement Summit on the event website.

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“The Student Engagement Summit is an opportunity to reflect on the past academic year and address critical or key issues face by the institution. Then, with forward thinking academic, programmatic, and community partners, work together to create momentum, successful solutions, and grow the network.”

Mike Zeman
Director of the Student Engagement Network

FAQs

What is the process for applying to present at the SEN Summit?

Look for an announcement on this webpage and in emails, newsletters, and the Engagement App with a Call for Presentation Proposals in January/February each year.
When does registration typically open and close each year?

Registration typically opens in early April and closes in early May, with the Summit taking place in mid-to-late May.
Is there an opportunity to attend sessions remotely?

No, the Summit is currently offered as an in-person-only event, though we will explore the option of live streaming in the future.
Is there a registration fee to attend the Summit?

There is no cost to attend the Summit.