UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., July 6 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Betty Harper has been appointed senior associate vice provost for Planning, Assessment and Institutional Research (OPAIR), effective July 1.

In her new role, Harper will provide leadership for the University's assessment, academic compliance and accreditation functions, working closely with faculty, academic leaders and administrative partners to strengthen institutional effectiveness and support Penn State's academic mission. She will also serve as Penn State's Accreditation Liaison Officer to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Harper will report to Lance Kennedy-Phillips, vice provost for Plannin...