"I think the biggest thing is to be able to communicate with our players, and not just our players, but our parents."
"We are committed to creating a more inclusive environment with equitable opportunity for any Penn State student moving forward."
To date, Penn State has reported 708 positive coronavirus cases across its campuses.
According to the dashboard, 132 University Park students are currently in on-campus isolation, while 77 students are in on-campus quarantine.
Welch will begin his new permanent positions on October 1.
The application fee waiver applies to any undergraduate program and campus, including Penn State's World Campus.