This endorsement is offered in the Teaching & Outreach domain. 

Upon completion, you will receive: 

a digital badge
a certificate
a congratulatory email

The endorsement will also automatically populate in your Faculty Activity Report under the Teaching & Outreach domain.

Program dates for Fall 2026: September 21 - December 4, 2026

Participation is limited to the first 10 applicants. 
Registration for Fall 2026 closes Sunday, September 21, 2026, or when the enrollment cap is reached, whichever comes first.
Instructions for next steps will be provided via email.

Requirements:

Attend three (3) synchronous sessions (see dates below)
Meet with Dr. Laura Cruz to explore the EDGE Research Toolkit on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 12:15pm-1:15pm or by individual consultation
Submit an EDGE Action Plan
Submit the program evaluation at the end of the program

Synchronous Sessions (Select three, but not all three of the same type):

“One Insight, One Action, One Question” Meetings from 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Thursday, October 1
Thursday, October 15
Thursday, November 19
EDGE Community of Practice Meetings
Wednesday, October 14
Wednesday, November 4
Tuesday, November 14
In-person offerings from 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Tuesday, October 6 at Penn State University Park
Wednesday, October 28 at Penn State Beaver
Monday, November 2 at Penn State Berks

Please complete the registration form aboveto secure your spot in the Fall 2026 cohort!

Note: The next Foundations of EDGE Provost Endorsement will be offered in Spring 2027.