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WELCOME TOPENN STATE.New Employee Onboarding
WelcomeA message from President Eric J. BarronWelcome to Penn State. I’m pleased that you have joined our community of more than45,000 full- and part-time employees and 100,000 students across the Commonwealth.The Penn State family is large, diverse, and highly talented. We’re very proud of ourcommunity and the work it does in service to others.Everyone plays an important role in Penn State’s mission of teaching, research, andservice. I hope you’ll find great satisfaction in sharing your knowledge and skills withothers. There are many opportunities for professional and personal growth at PennState; I urge you to take advantage of them.As you join the Penn State community, please consider the Penn Statevalues, which serve as our shared ethical ellenceCommunityI wish you much success at Penn State and thank you in advance for your contributions to theUniversity.Sincerely,Eric J. Barron
Penn State ValuesINTEGRITYWe act with integrity and honestyin accordance with the highestacademic, professional, andethical standards.RESPECTWe respect and honor the dignityof each person, embrace civildiscourse, and foster a diverseand inclusive community.RESPONSIBILITYWe act responsibly, and we areaccountable for our decisions,actions, and their consequences.EXCELLENCEWe strive for excellence in all ourendeavors as individuals, aninstitution, and a leader in higheducation.DISCOVERYCOMMUNITYWe seek and create new knowledgeand understanding, and fostercreativity and innovation, for thebenefit of our communities, society,and the environment.We work together for thebetterment of our University, thecommunities we serve, and theworld.
Penn State Statement on Diversity,Equity, and InclusionThe Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable foradvancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embraceindividual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broadand specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational benefits of diversity,and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a corestrength and an essential element of our public service mission.At Penn State: We will foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusionfor faculty, staff, students, and members of the communities we serve. We will educate our faculty, staff, and students to be social justadvocates, creatively providing curricula, programs, and environmentsthat reflect the diversity of our communities, and elevate culturalawareness. We will ensure fair and inclusive access to our facilities, programs,resources, and services, and ensure that all of our policies and practicesare inclusive and equitable. We will advance and build our workforce by assessing hiring practicesand performance review procedures to attract, retain, and developtalented faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. We will address intergroup disparities in areas such as representation,retention, learning outcomes, and graduation rates.Equity.psu.edu/diversity-statement
Next Steps1New Employee OrientationNew Employee Orientation provides an overview of Penn State and offers benefitsrelated insights to assist new employees in the selection of a benefits package. Theorienation is hosted online via Adobe Connect. To register, log in at lrn.psu.edu anduse the search bar to find available orientation times.Recommended for all full-time Penn State faculty and staff.2Benefits SelectionsWithin the first 31 days of employment, benefits-eligible employees must maketheir benefits selections in WorkLion (worklion.psu.edu).A helpful tool summarizing the benefits Penn State offers is available Required for all full-time Penn State faculty and staff.3Required TrainingsThe courses below are required for all new employees and graduate assistants/fellows within the first 30 days of their employement/appointment. All trainings areavailable online at lrn.psu.edu. Search by the training titles below.Building a Safe Penn State: Reporting Child AbuseException: PA Mandated Reporters must complete prior to work and yearly therafter.Understanding TItle IX at Penn StateAnnual Compliance TrainingException: Employees starting between May and September will be assigned the trainingwhen a new course is available in the fall.Information Security AwarenessRequired for all Penn State emlployees, graduate assistants, and graduate fellows.For any questions or assistance, pleasecontact HR Services at 814-865.1473.
2020-2021 Payroll ScheduleBiweeklyBiweeklyPay PeriodStart DateEnd DatePaydayB01June 21, 2020July 4, 2020July 17, 2020B02July 5, 2020July 18, 2020July 31, 2020B03July 19, 2020August 1, 2020August 14, 2020B04August 2, 2020August 15, 2020August 28, 2020B05August 16, 2020August 29, 2020September 11, 2020B06August 30, 2020September 12, 2020September 25, 2020B07September 13, 2020September 26, 2020October 9, 2020B08September 27, 2020October 10, 2020October 23, 2020B09October 11, 2020October 24, 2020November 6, 2020B10October 25, 2020November 7, 2020November 20, 2020B11November 8, 2020November 21, 2020December 4, 2020B12November 22, 2020December 5, 2020December 18, 2020B13December 6, 2020December 19, 2020December 31, 2020B14December 20, 2020January 2, 2021January 15, 2021B15January 3, 2021January 16, 2021January 29, 2021B16January 17, 2021January 30, 2021February 12, 2021B17January 31, 2021February 13, 2021February 26, 2021B18February 14, 2021February 27, 2021March 12, 2021B19February 28, 2021March 13, 2021March 26, 2021B20March 14, 2021March 27, 2021April 9, 2021B21March 28, 2021April 10, 2021April 23, 2021B22April 11, 2021April 24, 2021May 7, 2021B23April 25, 2021May 8, 2021May 21, 2021B24May 9, 2021May 22, 2021June 4, 2021B25May 23, 2021June 5, 2021June 18, 2021B26June 6, 2021June 19, 2021July 2, 2021
2020-2021 Payroll ScheduleMonthlyPay PeriodStart DateEnd DatePaydayM01July 1, 2020July 31, 2020July 31, 2020M02August 1, 2020August 31, 2020August 31, 2020M03September 1, 2020September 30, 2020September 30, 2020M04October 1, 2020October 31, 2020October 30, 2020M05November 1, 2020November 30, 2020November 30, 2020M06December 1, 2020December 31, 2020December 31, 2020M07January 1, 2021January 31, 2021January 29, 2021M08February 1, 2021February 28, 2021February 26, 2021M09March 1, 2021March 31, 2021March 31, 2021M10April 1, 2021April 30, 2021April 30, 2021M11May 1, 2021May 31, 2021May 28, 2021M12June 1, 2021June 30, 2021June 30, 2021
Reporting Wrongdoing andAvailable ResourcesAll members of the Penn State community are asked to remain mindful of theirindividual committment to the Penn State values by helping to keep the University asafe and ethical instituion. In addition, as members of this community, everyone shouldbe responsible stewards of University funds, whether generated from state, federal,student, or other sources. The University does not condone wrongful conduct by anymember of the Penn State community, no matter what position they may hold.Penn State encourages the reporting of misconduct. If you see something, saysomething. If you report misconduct, be assured that the University will protect youfrom retaliation, as outlined in policy AD67: Disclosure of Wrongful Conduct andProtection from Retailation. Contact the Office of Ethics & Compliance for moreinformation.Types of misconduct and how to report is available on the Office of Ethics &Compliance website.MAKING A REPORTIf at any point you are unsure where to report a non-emergency, please contact: The Office of Ethics and Compliance, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm EST,814-867-5088 The Penn State Hotline, 24/7: 800-560-1637 or hotline.psu.edu.Emergency9-1-1Student Misconduct814-863-0342Research Misconduct814-865-1775Suspected Child Abuse800-932-0313Behavioral Threat814-863-2868General Discrimination/Harassment814-863-0471Sexual Abuse or Harassment800-932-0313Other Misconduct800-560-1637CLERY ReportableUniversity Police
Additional ResourcesWorkLion worklion.psu.eduAt this site, you can quickly search the Knowledge Base, manage your inquiries, and accessWorkday or the Learning Resource Network (LRN).Learning Resource Network (LRN) lrn.psu.eduHere you can launch training content specific to your role at the University. Faculty Learning Path Student Employee Learning Path Staff Learning Path Graduate Assistant & Graduate FellowLearning Path Technical Service EmployeeLearning Path Part-Time Employee Learning Path Timekeeper Learning Path Manager Learning PathPayroll Office controller.psu.edu/referencesThe Payroll Office is responsible for processing payroll payments and withholdings for all PennState employees. You will be able to find the most current payroll schedule here.Policies policy.psu.eduPenn State policies provide the current, official policies and guidelines approved and made publicby the Board of Trustees. As a new employee, Penn State Human Resources recommends thatyou visit the HR policy section and review HR34: Employeement Conditions for Staff Employeesto learn more about vacation and sick leave.Penn State Human Resources hr.psu.eduThe Penn State Human Resources site contains information related to your employment. Youcan acess information related to benefits, compensation and classification, training, development opportunities, and performance management.Campus Maps maps.psu.eduThe campus maps site provides a virtual tour of University Park and Penn State campuses.
Penn State id CardThe Penn State id card is the official photo identification card of Penn State University and must be carriedby cardholders at all times.Your appointment type or position classification determines the type of id card you will receive. Standingand fixed term appointments will get a Faculty/Staffcard. Wage payroll appointments will get an Affiliatecard.To get your id card at University Park, visit TheHUB-Robeson Center or the New Employee Center atThe 331 Building in Innovation Park.If you are located at a different Penn State campus, talkto your manager about where to obtain your id card.To read the full id disclosure statement, visitidcard.psu.edu/id-card-disclosure-statement.
Penn State and the Centre County United Way have always been awinning team. Join the university’s ongoing advocacy and support of theUnited Way network!DID YOU KNOW?40%Each year, Penn State employee contributions accountfor nearly 40 % of all donations made to the CentreCounty United Way.Penn Staters donate more than[ 700,000 [annually to the CentreCounty United Way.[ get involved [with the United Way byvolunteering or making apayroll deduction.Areas of advocacy Community Outreach Disability Services Education Social Justice Elderly Care Financial Stability Youth Services Health and SafetyVisit sites.psu.edu/unitedway for more information.
New Employee Orientation. New Employee Orientation provides an overview of Penn State and offers benefits-related insights to assist new employees in the selection of a benefits package. The orienation is hosted online via Adobe Connect. To register, log in at lrn.psu.edu and use the search bar to find available orientation times.
