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Department of Education approves
modified plan for western campuses
Secretary of Education Eugene Hickock has announced formal approval of the
final element of the University's plan to restructure its Commonwealth Educational
System campuses. Under the approval, information science and technology
degrees will be implemented at Penn State Beaver and Penn State McKeesport
in the fall of 1999. The same degree will be implemented at Penn State New
Kensington in 2000. Up to five additional degrees could be phased in at
the campuses over the next decade.
Student learning improves by
reading newspapers
Nearly half of students participating in a Penn State Pulse survey said
that reading a newspaper added to their Penn State education. Approximately
65 percent reported their instructors referred to news articles as part
of class discussions or presentations; and 20 percent had instructors who
required the students to read a newspaper regularly.
University and town pledge to
curb abuse
Twenty campus-community coalitions have been established at University locations
throughout the state as part of the Penn State-Pennsylvania Liquor Control
Board Partnership against alcohol and drug abuse.
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