Affiliate & Associate Program

Be a part of, and contribute to the growth of, a mission-driven and future-focused organization on the Behrend campus.

You do not need to be an expert in these technologies or even proficient with technology. There are numerous ways for you to contribute to the mission of the organization.

Intro Video

Benefits

  1. Networking: Expand your network beyond your department or school, leading to new research projects, innovative teaching methods, and valuable insights and discoveries. 

  2. Access to Specialized Resources: Increase access to specialized resources and equipment that may not be available in your home department or school. 

  3. Updates: Receive expedited information sharing and stay up to date on upcoming initiatives and opportunities. 

  4. Representation: Act as a representative of your field or discipline within the organization. 

  5. Recognition: Enhance the visibility and recognition of your research and scholarly activities both within and outside the institution. 

  6. Collaborative Environment: Join a close-knit team to foster a supportive, collaborative work environment. 

  7. Flexibility: Take advantage of a variety of collaboration opportunities available that can vary dramatically depending on the skills and interests of the Affiliate/Associate, with flexibility in the pace of work during any given period. 

  8. Professional Development Opportunities: Take advantage of relevant workshops and faculty development opportunities. 

Process

Read the Letter from the Director and the Program Description

This document serves as an introductory letter from the Director, explaining his motivations and formally inviting you to join our team. The subsequent sections will delve into the benefits of involvement and outline the distinctions between an Affiliate and an Associate.
READ HERE

Choose between the Affiliate and Associate roles

After reading the program description, select the role that best suits you.

Click the buttons below to formally initiate the process of joining

To become an affiliate, fill out the online form.

To become an associate, complete the materials provided in the shared folder.

For BOTH roles, make sure to fill out the online form that provides information for your website profile, which will eventually be displayed on the ‘Our Team’ page.

Affiliate Role
Associate Role
Website Profile

Once you have completed the steps or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email varlab@psu.edu.

We look forward to working with you!