Joy C. Frank

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Academic Adviser and Program Specialist, Student Success Center
Eiche Library, 142

Joy has substantial experience at Penn State where she completed her bachelor’s degree as an adult learner. She has been in her role as a DUS adviser at Penn State Altoona for many years. Joy advises first- and second-year students who enter the University undecided on a major/path. She also conscientiously handles DUS re-enrollments, which provides her the opportunity to review students’ academic goals and plans to achieve them. Joy has been a major contributor to New Student Orientation (NSO) for over two decades. She is also the DUS liaison to Penn State Altoona's Division of Engineering, Science, and Technology.

Teaching Experience: FYS, BBH 101

Committees: Care and Concern Committee

Previously: Board at Family Services of Blair County Domestic Abuse Project & Health and Wellness Committee

  • B.A. Psychology - Minor in Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State
  • M.A. Counselor Education/Community Counseling Focus, Indiana University of Pennsylvania