Harriett Gaston
Minority Programs Counselor
Division of Undergraduate Studies
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601-3670
(814) 949-5281
EDUCATION
A.B. Political Science, Davidson College, Davidson, NC
M.Ed. Student Personnel Services,
Vanderbilt University,
Nashville, TN
Here's what I do....
I serve as an academic advisor to primarily first and second year students who are exploratory and deciding upon majors. I work with the Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) staff in providing academic and career information to students and faculty through e-newsletters, seminars and one-on-one meetings . I coordinate a program, First-Year Transition Program, which assists students in strengthening their study skills and bridging the gap from high school to college. I also teach a first-year seminars course (PSU 3).
The links listed below can assist students in exploring majors and careers. They can also help students in assessing their strengths and weaknesses as it relates to life and study skills. If you are aware of any others, let me know!
How to make
an appointment with your academic advisor
A. Exploring Careers and Majors
The Academic Information and Advising Center
Major Decisions: For students exploring majors
Career Services at University Park
Career Services at Penn State Altoona
Major and Career Information from University of Maryland
B. Graduate School Information
Entrance Exam for Praxis, GRE, GMAT
Medical and Dental School Preparation
Business, Law School and Health Professions Links
C. Study Skills Information
How to Survive (Click on "How to Survive Box" for links on time management, stress management, tutors and other study skills techniques. Thanks to Dr. Carey Reed for putting together this web site.)
"Right Start Information" (For First-Year students)
Learning Style (Determine if you are a visual, auditory, kinesthetic or multi-modal learning and how you can use that information to help you study and retain information.)
You are encouraged to check out some of the other things that I am involved in at Penn State Altoona and the Altoona community:
Information for First-Generation Students and Students of Color
Professional and Community Activities
African American Heritage Project of Blair County
"Education is
what remains after all you have learned has been forgotten."
- James
B. Conant