Penn State Great Valley began as a graduate center in 1963, known as Penn State King of Prussia Center. It was relocated to the Great Valley Corporate Center on Route 202's high-tech corridor. In 1993, additional acreage including a historic home was purchased to expand parking and, in 2001, administrative offices. In 1998 the University Board of Trustees approved Penn State Great Valley as a distinct School of Graduate Professional Studies. Penn State Great Valley was established in Aug. 1988 after relocating from King of Prussia, Pa., where it was known as the Penn State King of Prussia Center, to Malvern, Pa. Until Sept. 1996, Great Valley held a joint administrative appointment within both Penn State's Commonwealth Educational System and Penn State's Graduate School. Effective 1 Sept. 1996, Penn State Great Valley became part of the Graduate School. Its Executive Officer is an Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Great Valley is governed by the Dean of the Graduate School; its academic name is The School of Graduate Professional Studies, Pennsylvania State University. The Penn State School of Graduate Professional Studies's mission addresses the expressed market needs of southeastern Pennsylvania through advanced education. Since 1991 an Advisory Board comprised of leaders from business and education has influenced curriculum needs and services to the area. In 2001, with a $3 million lead gift from Warren "Pete" Musser, the Safeguard Scientifics Building opened which houses additional classroom and office space as well as a 300-seat auditorium.
From the description of Penn State Great Valley records, 1973-2009. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 657380810
