A concussion in young athletes can cause significant problems, especially if not recognized and treated properly. The risk for concussion can certainly be reduced by using the proper equipment and following the rules, but it will never be eliminated. Soccer players and lacrosse players risk collisions with opponents or striking their head on the ground after a fall. Softball and baseball catchers and umpires risk getting concussions from foul balls.
As Penn State looks ahead to the future, its administrators are wrestling with what it means to be a public university at a time when public support for higher education is waning. Over the past 10 years, higher education in Pennsylvania has received a 4.8 percent increase in overall funding, while the state budget itself has increased more than 36 percent and basic education has seen a rise of almost 49 percent in that same time period. At the same time, higher education is losing ground in the court of public opinion, as many Americans are skeptical about whether colleges and universities are doing all they can to control costs and keep tuition affordable. Given this scenario, Penn State Provost Rod Erickson said the University cannot continue with "business as usual."
As Penn State looks ahead to the future, its administrators are wrestling with what it means to be a public university at a time when public support for higher education is waning. Over the past 10 years, higher education in Pennsylvania has received a 4.8 percent increase in overall funding, while the state budget itself has increased more than 36 percent and basic education has seen a rise of almost 49 percent in that same time period. At the same time, higher education is losing ground in the court of public opinion, as many Americans are skeptical about whether colleges and universities are doing all they can to control costs and keep tuition affordable. Given this scenario, Penn State Provost Rod Erickson said the University cannot continue with "business as usual."
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Penn State Schuylkill will be holding graduation on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 10:00 am on the Campus Green. Amilcar Arroyo, Editor, "El Mensajero" Newspaper will be the keynote Speaker.
In case of inclement weather the commencement ceremonies will be held in the gymnasium.
Photos from the construction of Nittany V are now available. Click here to view the slide show of the construction and see how the construction has progressed through the past few months.
In observance of African-American History Month, Penn State Schuylkill will host a variety of events and programs throughout the month of February:Â
Tues. Feb. 2 - MOVIE NIGHT: Higher Learning at 9:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.
Wed. Feb. 3 - GAME SHOW: Challenge (featuring some questions from Black History) at 9:00 p.m. in HWC 201.