IST Diplomats

Organization Overview

The IST Diplomats are a select group of undergraduate students in the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus. The IST Diplomats are a vital constituent in assisting the College in the recruitment and retention of highly qualified students and serving as representatives of IST to prospective students and families, recruiters, and corporate partners.

The IST Diplomats work closely with the Office of the Dean, Development Office, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Career Solutions, and Advising Center and have the opportunity to develop communication skills, network with professionals, mentor students, and establish working relationships with college and university faculty, students, staff and administrators across the Penn State system. Their mission is to create an awareness of the academic programs and career opportunities in or related to information technology, systems, security, risk analysis, and management sciences. IST Diplomats assist with prospective student visits to campus, open houses, orientation programs, professional information sessions, student panel sessions, new student orientation, alumni functions, building tours, and events and/or visits by corporate partners and executives.

Serving as an IST Diplomat is both an honor and a distinction. Being an IST Diplomat requires a substantial time commitment. The term of service within the IST Diplomats organization will be for a minimum of one year.

For more information or to request Diplomat services, contact Julie Coughlin at jcoughlin@ist.psu.edu.

A Sample of IST Diplomat Activities and Responsibilities:

• Alumni Events
• Parent’s Weekend
• New Student Orientation
• Building/Facilities Tours
• Prospective Student Meetings
• Open House
• Accepted Student Programs
• College Development Activities