Provost Endorsement Program
The Provost Endorsement Program sets a new standard for professional development at Penn State. Each endorsement is crafted to include clear goals, purposeful learning outcomes, and a curriculum that is grounded in current research. With at least 10 hours of programming per endorsement, reflective activities, and peer interactions, participants are ensured a robust educational experience.
Endorsements are offered in three domains:
Domain 1: Teaching and Outreach
Domain 2: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Accomplishment
Domain 3: Leadership and Service
These core domains align with how faculty are evaluated during the annual review and promotion processes for tenure-line and non-tenure-line faculty. Current Penn State faculty and postdocs can earn Provost Endorsements. Provost Endorsements are not available to Penn State graduate students, although some programs may offer content simultaneously to faculty and graduate students. Check the individual registration pages for each offering for more details.
We invite you to explore possibilities within the Provost Endorsement Program. To view programs currently offered in the Provost Endorsement Program, click the “Browse Programs” button below.
If you have any questions about the Provost Endorsement Program please contact Ann Clements, Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs – Faculty Development at acc13@psu.edu.
Interested in developing and offering a Provost Endorsement?
Certification of professional development programs that are offered at Penn State as official Provost endorsements is by application. If you are interested in having your professional development program certified, please complete the following application. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are due on March 21, 2025. If you are offering a previously certified Provost Endorsement program, you do not need to reapply. The application process is for new programs only.
Applications for offering a Provost Endorsement will be run through InfoReady this year.
The application can be found here: https://psu.infoready4.com/#applicationGrid/1957952
Penn State’s Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, in collaboration with other University entities, is hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, Jan. 30, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom for those interested in having their campus, college or unit’s professional development programs become official Provost Endorsement granting programs for the 2025-26 academic year.
Informational Meeting Zoom Link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/93696672501?pwd=OxQwNbLfhNmkcaQcEiwss7n12xWLTF.1
The meeting offers an excellent opportunity for interested parties to learn more about the program, application process, and criteria for endorsement. Coaching sessions to assist in preparing applications will be available throughout the month of February.
This Provost Endorsement Program aims to enhance the visibility and accessibility of large-scale professional development opportunities for faculty across all Penn State campuses. Participation as a Provost Endorsement granting program bolsters recognition of faculty efforts in self-development. The program covers three core domains: Teaching and Outreach, Research, Scholarship and Creative Accomplishment, and Leadership and Service. Each domain is tailored to meet the diverse needs of the University’s instructor community, offering tools and recognition to excel in their respective fields.
More detailed information about the program is available in this Penn State News story.
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Video Recording of January 29, 2024 informational session for potential Endorsement Leaders:
PEP Endorsement Leader Informational 1 29 24.mp4
Provost Endorsement Program enrollment is now open!
