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      Positive but concerned about a lack of management focus and direction. - Anonymous employee Penn State Employee Review

      3.0
      Apr 11, 2012
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      A nice mix of teaching and research

      Cons

      Research expectations are unclear. Expectations for promotion are unclear. The college leadership needs to take a more active and visible role in management. Enrollment is a concern but the management is not taking an active role in assessing enrollment or programs. The current approach seems to involve chasing fads and popular trends to boost enrollment rather than focus on building for long term growth.

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      5.0
      Jun 21, 2026
      Graduate teaching assistant
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      Pros

      Friendly professor and professional staff

      Cons

      Reassignment can take longer and can be a tedious process

      5.0
      Jun 19, 2026
      Postdoctoral fellow
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      Pros

      My supervisor was fantastic: provided good feedback, flexibility in work schedule, opportunities for professional growth.

      Cons

      Usually 1-2 year contract, determined by grant funding and availability Workplace experience is more dependent on the individual researcher/research lab you end up working for than the university as a whole

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