About
Division of the Vice Provost for
Student Engagement
The charge of the Division of the Vice Provost for Student Engagement (VPSE), on behalf of the Provost with the Deans of the twelve Schools and other senior University partners, is to markedly increase access, participation, engagement, and outcomes of students from cohort groups under-represented in postsecondary, graduate, and professional education by expanding their skills, knowledge, confidence, motivation, and preparedness to successfully navigate relevant application and enrollment processes.
Our Mission
VPSE’s mission is to:
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for Penn’s pipeline college preparatory, undergraduate, and professional programs.
Work with students, faculty, and campus leaders to enhance student engagement in pipeline educational programs.
Focus on aligning the goals and approaches of all pipeline programs across campus, with the aim of improving the students’ experiences and outcomes in those programs.
Programs
A History of Excellence at Penn
The Division of the Vice Provost for Student Engagement (VPSE) was formally launched on May 1, 2020. Our charge, on behalf of the Provost, with the Deans of the twelve Schools and other senior University partners, is to markedly increase access, participation, engagement, and outcomes of students from cohort groups under-represented in postsecondary, graduate, and professional education by expanding their skills, knowledge, confidence, motivation, and preparedness to successfully navigate relevant application, enrollment, and graduation processes.
Meet the VSPE Team
Penn pride with a passion for Philadelphia: meet our diverse team of dedicated professionals.
Giving
VPSE’s mission is to markedly increase access, participation, engagement, and outcomes of students from cohort groups under-represented in postsecondary, graduate, and professional education. Volunteering and charitable donations are just two ways to support the communities we serve.
Contact Us
215-573-5273
3819-33 Chestnut Street
St. Leonard’s Court, Suite 110
Philadelphia, PA 19104