Why LEAP?
The acronym LEAP highlights our primary goals. That's to help first-year and transfer students Learn, Evolve, Adapt, and Prepare for rewarding futures.
LEAP Center
Your first year at Penn College sets the foundation for your entire journey. Get off to a positive start and you’ll be primed to embrace the many opportunities that follow. Sound like a tall order? Don’t worry. The LEAP Center is here to guide you.
Contact
- LEAP Center
- Student & Administrative Services Center, Rm. 1049
570.320.5228 866.331.3777 - leapcenter@pct.edu
You've got this. And we've got you.
Take advantage of the guidance you'll receive from your LEAP adviser as a first-year student.
Meet with your LEAP adviser.
Make an appointment with your LEAP adviser to solidify your game plan. Scroll down to connect with your assigned LEAP adviser. You can schedule a virtual or in-person meeting at your convenience.
See an on-call LEAP adviser.
Need assistance sooner than later? Drop in to speak with the on-call LEAP adviser during walk-in hours: Monday–Thursday, 2–4 p.m.
Stop in for takeaways.
From endless coffee to study skills handouts, the LEAP Center offers continuous treats, tools, and materials to welcome and encourage success.
Guaranteed Momentum
Take a look inside.
Stop by and we'll show you around. In the meantime, here are a few pics to hold you over.
Student Success Resources
Take advantage of online workshops and other resources designed to build study skills, test-taking strategies, stress management tactics, time management methods, and more.
Leading the Way
"We understand that whatever is happening in your life can weigh heavily on your academic success. As a collaborative partner, we will strive to connect you with expert resources such as your academic adviser, counseling services, and student engagement."
Christie A. Bing Kracker
Director of LEAP Center
Meet the LEAP Advisers
Phil Berry
Engineering Technologies
Connect with Phil
Kaysey Beury
Engineering Technologies
Connect with Kaysey
Kathleen McNaul
Business, Arts & Sciences
Connect with Kathleen
Allison Savage
Engineering Technologies
Connect with Allison
Pat Scheib
Nursing & Health Sciences
Connect with Pat
Joette Siertle
Nursing & Health Sciences
Connect with Joette
Melissa Stocum
Engineering Technologies
Connect with Melissa
Support for Success
Your LEAP adviser is one link in the chain of support designed to help you thrive academically and personally at Penn College.
Admissions Counselor
Prospective students are paired with a personal admissions counselor who will guide you through the admissions process.
LEAP Adviser
First-year and transfer students get one-on-one advice, motivation, and support from a trained adviser in our LEAP (Learning, Evolving, Adapting, Preparing) Center.
Academic Adviser
Lean on the expertise of an academic adviser to ensure you keep pace with the expectations of your major.
Center for Career Design
Wildcats have lifetime access to a full-service career hub with everything from resume and interview prep to the alumni mentorship program.