Paula Templon
DUS Programs
Specialist
College Contact
Resource Representative
College of
Education
C106 Smith
Building
Penn State
Altoona
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 949-5158 e-mail pft1@psu.edu
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Welcome to my website:
I am a DUS Programs Specialist in
the Division of Undergraduate Studies at Penn State Altoona, and also serve as
the Campus Contact/Resource
Representative for programs housed in the College of Education. Most,
but not all, students I advise are in teacher preparation programs. While the University subscribes to the policy
that students should consult with their academic adviser at least once a
semester to decide on courses, review the accuracy of their degree audit, and
check on progress towards Entrance to Major and graduation; I strongly
encourage my advisees to meet with me at least two-three times each semester
allowing me to understand each advisee’s particular concerns regarding their
individual academic progress. I also
encourage my advisees to become familiar with the College of Education’s
advising site found at http://www.ed.psu.edu/edservices This site provides the most current
information regarding Entrance to Major requirements and information that
should be of interest to students who are currently enrolled in, or exploring
Teacher Certification programs.
I welcome contact by my advisees and
those interested in undergraduate programs in the College of Education. For simple inquiries, e-mail me at pft1@psu.edu.
For more in-depth concerns, please make an appointment to meet with me
in my office in C106 Smith Building. IF
I AM LISTED AS YOUR ADVISER (check eLion),
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS ON LINE AT http://www.altoona.psu.edu/stuadvise,
IF NOT, YOU WILL NEED TO CALL (814) 949-5158.
I have enjoyed my work in the DUS
Advising Center over the past 30 years, and encourage those seeking help or
advice on academic or advising issues at Penn State Altoona to stop in and see
us at C112 E. Raymond Smith Building.
Education: I received both my 2 Letters, Arts, and Sciences and
Criminal Justice degrees from Penn State Altoona, and completed my Master's in
Adult Education at University Park in August 2005. I am a member of the
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor
Society, and the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education.
This is what
I do when I’m not working: I am an
avid theater and movie buff, and also enjoy reading biographies. Other areas of
interest and study for me are photography, astronomy, and meteorology. I
collect lighthouses, large and small (Old Barney on Long Beach Island, NJ is a
favorite!). Walking my two year old collie, Heidi, is my stress release!!!!
Favorite vacation spots: My two favorite vacation spots are Long Beach Island,
NJ, and New York City. The first satisfies my longing for peace and
tranquility, and the second satisfies my desire for excitement and
entertainment.
My "Be" Rules for Life:
Be happy
and content in your daily living
Be interested in life’s experiences no matter where they occur and be
open to all sources of information
Be aware that each person comes into your life for a reason, even chance
encounters may hold a key to your future development
Be kind and sincere to everyone you meet along the way…remember, you may
be entertaining angels unaware!