Penn State Scranton Campus Impact Study

CAMPUS

HIGHLIGHTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND SUPPORT OF PENNSYLVANIA STUDENTS

OVERVIEW // The facts and figures below highlight the localized impact of the Scranton campus over a one year period, but the Scranton campus celebrates over fifty years of service to its community

and the Commonwealth. As part of one University geographically dispersed, Penn State Scranton students, employees, and community members have access to the resources of a top tier research

institution with a global impact.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT //

Penn State Scranton impacts the community economically by employing local faculty, staff, and students; through local purchases; and by providing resources to local businesses and entrepreneurs.

LOCAL PURCHASES

$1,293,217

Reported by the following departments: Development, Marketing, Admissions, Student Services, IT, CBDCO,

Business Services, Chancellor's Office, Athletics

EMPLOYMENT

253

EMPLOYEES

(FULL?TIME AND PART?TIME)

109 academic; 144 staff FALL 2017

$9,155,274

GROSS SALARY

73%

OF STUDENTS WORK OFF CAMPUS

DURING THE CURRENT SEMESETER

(Source: Student Experience Survey)

PENN STATE SCRANTON LAUNCHBOX

The Penn State Scranton Southside Pre-Incubator offers free resources and support to the Penn State community and general public, and helps students and local entrepreneurs in the development of new products and the launching of startups. Services include business development services, community education, and access to microgrants and business space.

Key Collaborators: Family Business Alliance, Scranton Area Community Foundation, United Neighborhood Centers, SCORE, Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Wilkes University's Allan P. Kirby's Center for Free Enterprise & Entrepreneurship

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT //

Penn State Scranton has a rich history of giving back to the community through volunteer work, contribution to charitable causes, and provision of resources to community members. Student engagement is promoted through service learning and community-based projects as part of the academic curricula, and community members have access to athletic and art events on campus as well as University resources such as the library. Additionally, the campus is a good steward of the environment and is committed to sustainability.

SCRANTON STUDENTS

43%

VOLUNTEER/PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE

46%

RAISE MONEY OR CONTRIBUTE TO A CHARITABLE

CAUSE (e.g., Relay for Life, THON)

30%

PARTICIPATE IN SPIRITUAL/

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES ON/OFF CAMPUS (e.g., worship, meditation, prayer) (Source: Student Experience Survey)

FACULTY AND STAFF

74%

PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTEER WORK

OR ACTIVITIES within communities surrounding the Penn State

Scranton campus

6,237

TOTAL HOURS of community service over the course of a year

SUSTAINABILITY

WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATION USAGE

143,127

PLASTIC BOTTLES SAVED

4 TONS OF WASTE DIVERTED FROM RECYCLING

Penn State Scranton

SUPPORTING PENNSYLVANIA STUDENTS //

Penn State Scranton enrolls predominantly students from Pennsylvania, who reside in northeastern Pennsylvania. The campus also supports resident youths through summer camps, college/career preparation, and dual enrollment programs.

1,029

STUDENTS

95%

OF STUDENTS ARE PENNSYLVANIA

RESIDENTS

(Fall 2017)

89%

OF STUDENTS

ARE FROM LACKAWANNA, PIKE,

SUSQUEHANNA, WAYNE, AND

WYOMING COUNTIES

FINANCIAL AID FOR SCRANTON STUDENTS

$1.6 million

IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALL STUDENTS

LARGEST SINGLE GIFT IN PENN STATE SCRANTON HISTORY

(matched by the University for a total of $3.3 million)

> 985 students (96%) receive aid

> $12,116,549 in financial aid awarded to Pennsylvania residents

LOCAL YOUTH PROGRAMS

(COLLEGE PREP, SUMMER CAMPS)

> Mid-Valley (DUAL ENROLLMENT) > Scranton High School (CAREER/COLLEGE PLANNING)

> Valley View (DUAL ENROLLMENT) > Abington Heights (DUAL ENROLLMENT

& CAREER PRESENTATIONS)

> Dunmore (DUAL ENROLLMENT) > Pittston (9?12 COLLEGE PLANNING)

> Riverside (COLLEGE PLANNING) >Scranton Prep (COLLEGE PLANNING)

(Source: 2016?17 fiscal year)

For more information on these facts and figures, please contact the Office of Planning and Assessment

at opa@psu.edu or 814-863-8721.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Nondiscrimination: THIS PUBLICATION IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE MEDIA ON REQUEST. Produced by the Penn State Department of University Marketing U.Ed. SCM 18- 67

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