Our Work

We lead from our values.

Almost every organization has values, but ours truly dictate how we act. We believe that Community, Equity, and Compassion embody our vision of a campus where students are equipped for a prosperous Penn State experience.

Community

It's our job to link different pockets of the student body together by fostering conversations and welcoming people in.

HOW WE ACT ON IT

  • Launched the first university-wide Women’s Empowerment Roundtable to foster community and leadership among Penn State women

  • Collaborated with the International Student Council to create the Penn State Pals mentorship program

  • Signed the Climate Action Petition to emphasize the importance of sustainable actions in our community

Equity

We will help build a sustainable community by giving everyone a voice at the table and ensuring equal opportunity.

HOW WE ACT ON IT

  • Formed the first-ever Justice and Equity Committee to specifically tackle issues surrounding equity at Penn State

  • Formed “The Disproportionate Effects of COVID-19 on Underrepresented Communities and Solutions Roundtable” in 2020

  • Collaborated with the Student Disability Resource Office to host Disability Awareness Day

Compassion

Before we act, we must empathize with and understand differing viewpoints.

HOW WE ACT ON IT

  • Successfully advocated for Alternative Grading for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters to relieve burdens from the pandemic

  • Annually host Mental Health and Wellness Week to emphasize the importance of self-care and mental health.

  • Host monthly meet and greets to connect with students and learn more about their needs

Here’s how we’re fighting for you.

21ST ASSEMBLY PRIORITIES for 2026-2027

Academic Affairs

1) Advocating for academic policy within Faculty Senate and the Academic Council of Undergraduate Education to improve the quality of life of students

2) Informing students of their academic rights and available resources on campus to improve their academic experience

3) Fostering the connection between students and their respective colleges through supporting academic college councils, student organizations, and administration

4) Increasing accessibility to school supplies collaborating with university centers and offices

5) Distributing test preparation materials for graduate school admissions exams

Campus Operations

1) Advocating for previously under-supported groups like students with disabilities, students with on-campus jobs, and more

2) Improving campus facilities, buildings, and common areas to create a more welcoming campus for all 

3) Expanding upon students' knowledge of on-campus resources like recreational areas, resident events, public transportation, and housing assistance

4) Enhancing campus dining quality, variety, and accessibility through the Dining Advisory Board 

5) Increasing sustainability, composting, and environmental stewardship to foster a cleaner and environmentally responsible campus for current and future students

Government and Community Affairs

1) Supporting Advocate Penn State to help ensure an affordable and equitable Penn State education

2) Expanding nonpartisan voter education and civic engagement efforts surrounding the 2026 midterm elections and future local, state, and federal elections

3) Connecting students with local, state, and federal government officials through educational programming and opportunities for civic dialogue

4) Increasing awareness of student poll worker opportunities and other ways students can participate in the electoral process

5) Strengthening relationships between Penn State students and the broader State College community through community engagement, collaboration, and education

Justice & Equity

1) Collaborating with organizations across campus to amplify their voices and support the celebration of multicultural events and holidays

2) Disseminating on campus resources, like Student Legal Services, to support international students at Penn State

3) Furthering our Identity Group Roundtable twice annual meeting to unify voices at Penn State and foster an environment for collaboration and mutually supportive relationships

4) Providing free materials to all students through our We Care Week in collaboration with basic needs groups to combat student poverty

5) Increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion for all student identities including ethnic and cultural background, gender and sexual orientation, veteran status, special needs, and beyond through collaborations, new initiatives, and co-sponsorships

Student Engagement and Wellness (StEW)

1) Fostering connection between students and on campus resources like CAPS, Rvoice, and the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center.

2) Supporting student mental health through various tabling initiatives and guiding students with resources on campus.

3) Advancing Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention (SVAP) related work, including our Purple Thursday and Red Zone Tabling initiatives

4) Expanding knowledge and access to Addiction and Rehabilitation programs for students on campus

5) Combining all factors of student life and working towards the betterment of them all

How else can we help?

If it matters to you, it matters to us. We’d love to hear your ideas! Email us and let’s connect.