The Chaiken Center for Student Success provides a welcoming space for students to drop in and connect with their peers, staff, and faculty through open study, workshops, small group facilitation, one-on-one drop-ins with support staff, and appointments with peer success coaches. The center provides access and opportunities for students to connect to the right resources and to explore opportunities, set goals, and navigate challenges. The Chaiken Center is a student-centered model for student support and resource referral.

Learn about Patty Klug and her vision for the center

Get to Know the Peer Success Coaches

Meet with a Peer Success Coach

Learn about SMART goals

Visit the Chaiken Center
138 Sparks Building
814-863-1545
Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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  Gene Chaiken talks to two seated Chaiken Scholars at the 2022 Chaiken Scholars Reception.

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  Five Chaiken Scholars stand outside Hintz Family Alumni Center at the 2022 Chaiken Scholars Reception.

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  Dean Clarence Lang, Roz Chaiken, Gene Chaiken, Neeli Bendapudi, and Patty Klug stand in the center of the room surrounded by current Chaiken Scholars at the 2022 Chaiken Scholars Reception.

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  Gene and Roz Chaiken shake hands and greet a Chaiken Scholar at the 2022 Chaiken Scholars Reception.