The Office of Graduate Educational Engagement Programs (OGEEP) serves as the student-facing and engagement-driven unit within the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School. OGEEP leads the school’s efforts to cultivate community and promote inclusive excellence across academic, social, and professional dimensions of the graduate student experience. The office also works to connect both undergraduate and graduate students to essential programs, resources, and opportunities that support their success and development.
Programs
OGEEP is committed to fostering diversity within the Fox Graduate School through various resources designed to support underrepresented groups, including mentoring, recruitment, networking, and professional development opportunities.
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Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)
Each summer, the Office of Graduate Educational Engagement Programs works in partnership with the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) to host twenty-five to forty undergraduate students for an eight-week intensive research program culminating in a research paper and conference-style presentation.
Learn about SROP
Resources and Partners
Dedicated Penn State resources aim to support equity and inclusivity among graduate students, with links to selected initiatives and offices dedicated to educational equity and engagement.
View Resources and PartnersOGEEP Team
The Office of Graduate Educational Engagement Programs is headed by Dr. Stephanie Danette Preston, who works with other administrators across campus and serves on the Council of College Multicultural Leaders. In addition, she is a member of the Northeast Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate. This alliance is funded by the National Science Foundation and is responsible for designing recruitment programs to attract more underrepresented students into math, science and engineering programs.
The members of the staff in the OGEEP also serve as liaisons between students and many other offices and organizations. Among these are the Black Graduate Student Association, the Boricua Grads, the Africana Research Center, the American Indian Leadership Program, and the Big Ten Academic Alliance.
Dr. Stephanie Danette Preston
- Associate Dean, Graduate Educational Engagement
- Chief Diversity Officer for Graduate Education
Audree Montero
- Assistant Director for Graduate Student Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement
“OGEEP has been a home away from home for me. This organization truly cares about the success of students and tailors various workshops and events to meet the needs of students. I’ve been able to form professional networks and friendships and attended conferences because of OGEEP’s commitment to my personal and professional growth.”