Business & Computer Technologies
Faculty

Robert J. Baggs, CPA
Instructor, Business Administration/Accounting

Education

  • M.A.S. – Accounting Science, Northern Illinois University
  • B.S. – Northern Illinois University

Academic Experience

  • Course Director - Accounting, Finance, and Statistics – Full Sail University
  • Accounting Instructor – various colleges in the Chicago area

Work Experience (over 10 years of auditing experience)

Public Accounting
Worked with the public accounting and finance companies such as American Express Tax and Business Services, Mueller & Company, and Arthur Andersen & Co. as an Accounting Manager, Associate, and Auditor.

 

Private Accounting

Worked with the Audit Bureau of Circulation as both a Regional Audit Manager and National Marketing Manager.

Courses Taught

  • Financial Accounting, Auditing, Payroll, Managerial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Intermediate Accounting I & II, & Advanced Accounting

Professional Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant, 1990

Dr. Gerald Baumgardner
Associate Professor, Business Administration/Management

Dr. Gerald Baumgardner

Education

  • D.Ed. – Business & Economics, George Mason University
  • M.Ed. – Training & Development, The Pennsylvania State University
  • M.B.A. – Shippensburg University
  • B.B.A. – Economics, The Pennsylvania State University

Academic Experience

  • Over 25 years of teaching experience in higher education including Penn College, Susquehanna University, Penn State University, New York University, Dickinson College, Washington College, Gettysburg College, Bloomsburg University, and Lebanon Valley College
  • Advisor: Alpha Chi Honor Society
  • Author and presenter of many papers in economics and distance education
  • Member of the Editorial Board of the Pennsylvania Economic Review

Work Experience

  • President, Pennsylvania Economic Association
  • Author: Principles of Management Online, Implementing the Internet Into Higher Education and Strategies for Effective Online Education
  • Recent work experience: Specialized Consulting Associates LLC, C & N Investors LLC, and Juniata Investors Group
  • Recent projects with: Central Pennsylvania Dock and Door, McGraw-Hill, Canadian Ministry of Education
  • Grant work through American Economic Association and National Science Foundation

Lisa Bock
Assistant Professor, Computer Information Technology

Lisa Bock

Education

  • Certificate – Information Assurance, University of Maryland University College
  • M.S. – Database Systems Technology, University of Maryland University College
  • B.S. – Computer Analysis and Design (minor in Business Administration), Pennsylvania College of Technology

Academic/Teaching Experience

  • Assistant Professor - Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2007 to Present – Taught courses related to information security, networking, Web page development, and biometrics
  • Instructor - Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2003-2007 – Taught courses related to networking, web page development, business computer applications, and information technology

Certifications/Trainings

  • AccessData Ace Certification, Network + Certification, Certified Steganography Investigator, Forensic Computing Training, Wireshark Functionality and Fundamentals, and Wireshark TCP/IP Network Analysis.

Work Experience

Prior to joining Pennsylvania College of Technology,Professor Bock worked with a local software company where she installed computer systems and trained the operators, administrators, and employees of over 65 school districts. In addition,she presented seminars at national sales meetings and trade shows in the United States and Canada.

In addition to serving on numerous committees at Penn College, including the IT Security, the IT Cyber Security Awareness, and the Information Assurance and Security, Professor Bock has been recognized on several occasions for her exemplary work with students and to the college community. Recognitions include a Distinctive Service and Professionalism award, and being selected as a Campus Role Model "Star of Influence."

Michele Budnovitch, RHIT
Lecturer, Business Administration/Health Information

Michele Budnovitch

Education

  • M.B.A. – Bloomsburg University
  • M.S. – Instructional Technology - Bloomsburg University
  • B.S. – Health Planning and Administration with Minor in Business - Pennsylvania State University
  • RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician
  • CCA – Certified Coding Associate/RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician

Academic Experience

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology – Currently teaches courses in Health Information, Managerial Decision Making, Introductory Computer Science, and Office Information Technology.
  • Bloomsburg University, Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, Center for Workforce Development (Lock Haven University) – Continuing Education Instructor for Office Applications, Desktop Publishing, and Operating System classes

Work Experience

  • Project Manager, Marketing, Susquehanna Health System – Provide support to the marketing department for various service lines. Coordinate with outside vendors and media, write press releases, prepare marketing collaterals and work on new initiatives.
  • Administrative Director, Susquehanna Health System – Operational responsibility for retail and infusion pharmacies, home medical equipment and oxygen, and private duty nursing. Worked with laser lithotripsy, and mobile MRI and CT units.
  • Compensation and Benefits Manager – Hazleton-St. Joseph Medical Center

Daniel K. Christopher, RHIA
Assistant Professor, Business Administration/Health Information

Daniel K. Christopher

Education

  • M.B.A. – Business Administration - University of Pittsburgh
  • B.S. – Health Records Administration with a minor in Biology - York College of Pennsylvania
  • RHIA – Registered as a Health Information Administrator with the AHIMA

Academic Experience

  • Assistant Professor – Pennsylvania College of Technology, 1999-present – Taught courses related to business, management, and health information
  • Director, Health Information Technology Program – South Hills School of Business and Technology, 1992-1999

Work Experience

  • Health Information Consultant – Lock Haven Hospital, Lock Haven, PA, 1994-1998
  • Controller – Mercy Hospital, Altoona, PA, 1991-1992
  • Director of Medical Records – Mercy Hospital, Altoona, PA, 1983-1991
  • Director of Medical Records – J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, PA, 1980-1983
  • Director of Medical Records – Wernersville State Hospital, Wernersville, PA, 1979-1980

In addition to serving on various committees at Penn College, Professor Christopher is an active member of the American and Pennsylvania Health Information Management Associations and has previously served as the President of the Central Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association. He has had the opportunity to present workshops for hospitals on medical records, confidentiality, and medical terminology as well as served as a consultant for the PA Department of Education.

Dr. Mark A. Ciavarella
Assistant Professor, Business Administration/Management; Business Administration Department Head

Dr. Mark A. Ciavarella

Education

  • Ph.D. – Business Administration – University of Georgia
    • Areas of Specialization: Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Entrepreneurship
  • M.B.A. – University of North Carolina - Wilmington
  • B.S.B.A. – Marketing - Shippensburg University

Academic Experience

  • Assistant Professor – Pennsylvania College of Technology - Currently teaches Principles of Management, Small Business Management, and Organizational Management and Behavior
  • Assistant Professor – Bucknell University - Courses taught: Introduction to Organization and Management, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior, and Strategic Management
  • Teaching Assistant/Instructor – University of Georgia - Courses taught: Principles of Management, Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Management.

Work Experience

  • Counselor – Small Business and Technology Development Center, Wilmington, NC
  • Market Research Analyst for large regional medical center in Southeastern North Carolina
  • Owner – Retail Stationery/Office/School supply store

Rhonda Davis, JD
Assistant Professor, Legal Assistant

Education

  • J.D. - Widener University School of Law
  • M.Ed. - Counseling and Educational Psychology - The Pennsylvania State University
  • B.A. – Psychology; Sociology - Susquehanna University

Academic/Teaching Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Legal Studies, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2003 - Present
  • Approved faculty member for Pennsylvania Bar Institute
  • Member of Penn College Quality Through Assessment (QTA) committee
  • Member of Penn College School of Business Distance Education committee

Work Experience

  • Licensed attorney with 8+ years as associate attorney at Elion, Wayne, Grieco, Carlucci, Shipman & Irwin Law Offices in Williamsport, PA
  • 16+ years as secondary guidance counselor in Mifflin and Juniata County School Districts
  • Admitted to practice of law by Pennsylvania Supreme Court
  • Admitted to practice in United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • Member of Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Lycoming Law Association

Rhonda L. Davis is totally committed to the education of those students specifically in the Legal Studies major and minor and all other students who are enrolled in her courses. She is passionate about her discipline. She has taught at least 12 different courses here at Penn College, including: Advanced Legal Writing and Analysis (also taught online), Bankruptcy, Business Law I (also taught online), Civil Litigation, Consumer Protection, Employment Law, Hospitality Law, Interviewing Counseling & Negotiation (Alternative Dispute Resolution), Legal Aspects of Health Information, Legal Research and Writing, Risk Management and Insurance, and Uniform Commercial Code.

Kevin Derr, JD
Professor, Legal Assistant; Department Head

Education

  • LL.M. – Commerce and Taxation - Dickinson School of Law
  • J.D. – Dickinson School of Law
  • B.A. – Political Science - Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Academic/Teaching Experience

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology (1990 – present) – teach a variety of courses in legal studies, including Business Law, Real Property Law, Estate and Trust Administration, Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Hospitality Law, Employment Law, Legal Issues in Information Security, and Paralegal Senior Project
  • Adjunct experience with Harrisburg Area Community College, Lebanon Valley College, and Central Pennsylvania Business School

Work Experience

  • Practiced law in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with Graf, Knupp & Andrews (1984-1987) and Caldwell & Kearns (1987-1990) in areas including real estate, estate administration, family law, bankruptcy, commercial law, and tax law

Kevin has served as Director of the Paralegal/Legal Assistant program since 1990. He has placed and supervised over 300 paralegal student interns at various sites, including law firms, government agencies, corporations, businesses, community service organizations, and health care providers. He is a licensed attorney and member of the Lycoming Law Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Please feel free to contact Kevin if you have any questions about the Paralegal program at Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Dr. Roy A. Fletcher
Assistant Professor, Business Administration/Banking and Finance

Dr. Roy A. Fletcher
  • Ph.D. – Business Administration - Syracuse University
    • Areas of specialization: Finance, Economics, and Quantitative Methods
  • ABD – Business Administration - Washington State University
  • B.A. – Business Administration - University of Washington (Seattle)

Academic Experience

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology – Courses taught: International Finance, Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits, Money and Banking, Finance, Investments, Personal Financial Planning, Principles of Banking, Principles of Management, and Principles of Business
  • Griffith University (Australia) – Courses taught: Financial Management, Portfolio Management and Derivatives, Investments, and Asia-Pacific Capital Markets. Graduate and Undergraduate courses
  • Southern Illinois University (Edwardsville) – Courses taught: Financial Markets and Institutions, Investments, Corporate Finance, and Statistics. Graduate and Undergraduate courses
  • Syracuse University – Course taught: Graduate level Financial Management
  • Washington State University – Courses taught: Corporate Finance, and Financial Institutions and Markets

Work Experience

  • Numerous refereed national and major regional conference presentations and publications
  • Consultant for Market Research Associates
  • Board member and Treasurer of small private school
  • Reviewer for the Journal of Banking and Finance and McGraw-Hill
  • General Business Experience with Western Optical Corporation

Dr. Fletcher also implemented and serves as the faculty advisor to the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) and the Director of the Programs in Financial Planning. Prior to joining Penn College, Dr. Fletcher was a senior staff member at Griffith University (Australia) and also served as the Director of the International Finance program

Please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Fletcher if you have any questions

Dr. Terry A. Girdon
Professor, Business Administration/Management

Dr. Terry A. Girdon

Education

  • D.Ed. – Educational Administration - Rutgers University
  • M.B.A. – Boston University
  • M.S. – Educational Administration - St. Lawrence University
  • B.S. – History - University of Delaware

Academic Experience

  • US Army War College – Tenured Professor – Director of Leadership and Management Studies – Appointed to the General Omar M. Bradley Academic Chair
  • Previously taught at Seton Hall University, Princeton University, and St. Lawrence University

Work Experience

  • Currently serving on the Board of Directors of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) - previously served for six years on the IACBE Board of Commissioners and was the Chair of that group for three years – the IACBE is one of the three business-degree accrediting bodies for colleges and universities worldwide
  • Previously served as Dean of the School of Business and Computer Technologies, Pennsylvania College of Technology for six years
  • Retired with the rank of Colonel from the US Army after 28 years active duty

Anita R. Girton
Assistant Professor, Computer Information Technology

Anita R. Girton

Education

  • Ph.D. Candidate – Information Systems with Concentration in Information Security - Nova Southeastern University
  • M.S. – Instructional Technology - Bloomsburg University
  • M.S. – Food Science, Emphasis: Statistics,Sensory Perception - Pennsylvania State University
  • B.A. – Computer & Information Science, Minor: Biology - Temple University,Philadelphia, PA

Academic/Teaching Experience

  • Department Head – Information Technology Department, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2008-2010
  • Assistant Professor – Information Technology Department, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2005-present
  • Instructor – Information Technology Department, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2003-2005
  • Part-Time / Substitute Instructor – Information Technology Department, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2002-2003

Work Experience

  • Consultant – AR Girton, Lewisburg, PA, 4/2007-present
  • President – AJ Wood, Inc., Millville, PA , 7/2002-8/2003
  • System Administrator – Girton Manufacturing Co., Inc., Millville, PA, 1/199-7/2002
  • Product Line Manager / Software – Future Domain Corporation, Irvine, CA, 5/1990-1/1991
  • Product Manager / Small Main Frame Products – Emulex Corporation, Costa Mesa, CA,7/1987-2/1990
  • Senior Programmer / Engineering - Emulex Corporation – Costa Mesa, CA, 2/1986-7/1987
  • Electronic Engineer / Peripheral Test & Certification – Sperry Information Systems (now UNISYS), Blue Bell, PA, 4/1985-2/1986
  • Software Project Engineer / Controller & Memories – Dataram Corporation, Cranbury, NJ, 5/1983-4/1985

Professor Girton’s teaching interests include systems requirements, database design and administration, and information assurance and security.

Dr. Bahram Golshan
Associate Professor, Computer Science

Education

  • Ph.D. – Mathematics - Pennsylvania State University
  • M.S. – Mathematics - Edinboro University
  • B.S. – Mathematics - Jundi Shapour University, Ahwaz, Iran

Academic/Teaching Experience

  • Associate Professor – Pennsylvania College of Technology - 2003-present
    • Responsibilities included teaching programming and networking courses. Have designed, created, and taught courses in: programming language using C++ and Java,database PL/SQL, database administration, Intro to gaming, advanced game design, computer graphics, Unix and System programming.
  • Assistant Professor – Lycoming College - 1989-2003
    • Responsibilities included developing and maintaining the computer science program. While I served as the department chair, the program was revised to offer the B.S. degree in computer science in addition to the existing B.A. degree. The program was redesigned completely to follow the established ACM guidelines. Responsibilities included teaching mathematics and computer science courses.
  • Assistant Professor – Pennsylvania State University, Shenango Valley - 1984-1988
    • Responsibilities included teaching a variety of math courses including Basic Algebra, Calculus I-III, Differential Equations, and Matrix Algebra.

Academic Subjects of Interest

  • Programming and software engineering
  • Database maintenance, programming,and design
  • Computer gaming and simulation
  • Computer graphics

Dr. Sandra Gorka
Associate Professor, Computer Science

Dr. Sandra Gorka

Education

  • Ph.D. – Mathematics - University of Delaware
    Dissertation: Several Set Functions and Continuous Maps
  • M.S. – Mathematics - University of Delaware
  • M.S. – Mathematics - Shippensburg University
  • B.A. – Mathematics - Shippensburg University

Academic/Teaching Experience

  • Associate Professor – Information Technology Department, Pennsylvania College of Technology, July 2009-present
    • Taught courses related to Unix/Linux, Programming, Networking, and Information Assurance and Security
  • Assistant Professor – Information Technology Department, Pennsylvania College of Technology, May 2000-June 2009
    • Taught courses related to Unix/Linux, Programming, Networking, and Information Assurance and Security
  • Assistant Professor – Mathematics Department, Pennsylvania College of Technology, August 1997-May 2000
    • Taught courses related to Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus
  • Adjunct Faculty – Computer Science Department, Pennsylvania College of Technology, August 1998-May 2000
    • Taught courses related to Programming, Information Technology, and Unix/Linux
  • Adjunct Faculty – Mathematics Department,Widener University, September 1993-May 1997
    • Taught courses related to Algebra, Calculus, and Elementary Functions
  • Lecturer – Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Lincoln University, January 1994-May 1995
    • Taught courses related to Mathematics, Calculus, Algebra, and Freshman Word Processing
  • Instructor – Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delaware, January 1990-February 1995
    • Taught courses related to Algebra, Statistics, Finite Math, and Calculus
  • Adjunct Faculty – Mathematics Department, Delaware County Community College, September1993-December 1993
    • Taught courses in Finite Mathematics

Work Experience

  • Consultant – Various institutions - Served as an external reviewer for Information Technology related academic programs
  • Consultant/Chief Technology Officer – Eagle Consulting Services, Inc.- Provided consulting, web development, and programming services
  • Consultant – IBM, Service Parts Support - Evaluated and made recommendations concerning IBM’s parts distribution system
  • ABET Program Evaluator – Evaluate academic programs for external accreditation

Dr. Gorka has extensive experience in course development and program evaluation. Her teaching interests include Information Assurance and Security, Unix/Linux, Risk Analysis, and ethical hacking.

John Grigsby, LL.M., CFP, CPA
Assistant Professor, Business Administration/Accounting

Education

  • Post-Doctoral Studies – University of Florida
  • LL.M. – Taxation, Georgetown University Law Center
  • J.D. – Duquesne University
  • M.S.B.A. – Business Administration, Bucknell University
  • B.S.B.A. – Accounting, Duquesne University

Academic Experience

  • Assistant Professor of Accounting & Business Law – Lebanon Valley College, 2006-2009
  • Assistant Professor of Accounting – Albright College, 2003-2006
  • Adjunct Professor – Messiah College, 2002-2003
  • Visiting Professor – Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2000-2001
  • Visiting Professor – Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, 1998
  • Adjunct Professor – Susquehanna University, 1985-1986

Work Experience

  • Senior Tax Attorney – National Law Firm
  • Senior Tax Manager – International Accounting Firm
  • Financial Executive – Major Health Center
  • Fraud Investigator – District Attorney

Courses Taught

  • Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting I & II, Legal Environment of Business, Advanced Business Law (Contracts & UCC), Consumer Law, Business Ethics, Fraud Examination, Taxation: Compliance & Planning, Advanced Taxation: Issues & Research, Auditing I & II, Advanced Accounting, Governmental & Non-Profit Accounting

Professional Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant, 1983; Certified Financial Planner, 1997; Certified Fraud Examiner, 2008; Certified in Financial Forensics, 2008; Personal Financial Specialist, 1998; Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1990; United States District Court of Pennsylvania, 1990; Court of Appeals of Maryland, 1995; United States District Court of Maryland, 1995; United States Tax Court, 1996

Donald E. Gustafson
Assistant Professor, Business Administration, Management/Information Systems

Donald E. Gustafson

Education

  • A.L.M. – Management - Harvard University
  • Graduate Certificate – Supply Chain Management - The Pennsylvania State University
  • M.S. – Information Systems - Drexel University
  • Post Graduate Certificate – Computer Studies - Northwestern University
  • B.S. – Finance and Business Economics - Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
  • B.A. – Economics - Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Academic Experience

  • Assistant Professor – Pennsylvania College of Technology - Currently teaching Management, Accounting, and HR Information Systems, Managerial Economics, Project Management and general business courses.
  • Adjunct Instructor – The Pennsylvania State University – taught MIS course
  • Instructor – United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, U.A.E., - Taught basic mathematics, algebra, linear systems, problem solving, statistics, precalculus, computer applications, programming and software development

Work Experience

  • Instructor / Senior Consultant - Idea Integration – Taught Microsoft and Sybase certified courses, custom Java and Web Application development courses, and consulted on technology training solutions
  • Senior Technical Training Consultant – Productivity Point International - Taught certified technical courses as well as customized courses and performed technical support
  • Research Assistant – Economic Analysis and Planning Department - Chicago Board of Trade - Worked in the Agricultural Group assisting in information gathering and statistical analysis of historical futures and cash prices and other economic data
  • Cash Department Manager – Rosenthal Collins Group - Responsible for $120 - 150 million in over 15,000 customer accounts and over 90 bank accounts and for the supervision of all daily departmental activities and staff.
  • Full Member / Independent Floor Trader – MidAmerica Commodity Exchange, Chicago, IL

Publications

  • The 4th International Conference on Computing, Communications and Control Technologies: CCCT '06
    Studies on Abstractions with Storyboarding and Metrics in Prototype Development Projects
    Ryan Zimmerman, Donald Gustafson & Asesh Das
  • The 10th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: WMSCI 2006
    Storyboarding Leads To Prototype Studies on CMMI Level 2
    Ryan Zimmerman, Donald Gustafson & Asesh Das

Professor Gustafson has earned numerous certifications related to his fields of interest, including being a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Systems Engineer, Developer, and Product Specialist; a certified Sun Technical Instructor and Programmer (Java 1.1, Jav2); a Prosoft Certified Intructor and Internet Webmaster; an IBM Certified Specialist for IBM WebSphere Application Server Standard, Advanced, and Advanced Single Server; an IBM Certified Solutions Expert for IBM WebSphere Studio Profesionnal or Advanced; a Sybase Certified Instructor and Adaptive Server Administrator Associate; as well as a CompTia A+ Service Technician.

Ruth E. Hameetman
Instructor, Business Administration/Management

Education

  • M.Ed. – Business Education - Bloomsburg University
  • B.S. – Business Education - Bloomsburg University
  • Numerous courses at the Pennsylvania State University

Academic Experience

  • Instructor – Pennsylvania College of Technology - January 1982-present – Presently teaching financial and managerial accounting
  • Teacher – Loyalsock Township High School, Williamsport, PA - January 1981-June 1981 – Taught Business courses
  • Teacher – G. E. McCall Middle School, Montoursville, PA - August 1980-December 1980 – Taught Business courses
  • Teacher – Roosevelt Junior High School, Williamsport, PA - September 1978-June 1980 – Taught Business courses
  • Teacher – Bishop Neumann High School, Williamsport, PA - August 1977-September 1978 – Taught Business courses

Mrs. Hameetman is a member of the National Education Association and the Pennsylvania State Education Association, and is a past recipient of Penn College’s ACT101 Student Recognition Award. Additionally, Mrs. Hameetman was honored with the School of Business and Computer Technologies Distinctive Teacher Award in 2006. She also currently serves as an advisor to Delta Mu Delta, Lambda Nu chapter, the International Honor Society in Business.

Denise Leete
Associate Professor, Computer Science

Denise Leete

Education

  • M.Ed. – Business Education with an emphasis in Data Processing - Shippensburg University
  • B.S. – Business Administration with a minor is Business Education - Alfred University

Academic/Teaching Experience

  • Associate Professor – Pennsylvania College of technology - Currently teaches courses related to web page development, web design, and programming.
  • Adjunct Professor – Kaplan University - Taught several online web development courses
  • Instructor – Central Pennsylvania College - Taught a variety of computer science courses
  • Teacher – Belmont Central High School, Belmont, NY - Taught business education courses.

Work Experience

  • Consultant at Williamsport Municipal Water Authority
  • Elected to Loyalsock School Board (4 year term)

Languages

  • COBOL, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Perl, PHP, Java, VB.NET, Ruby on Rails

Denise has 25+ years experience teaching college students both in the classroom and online. One of her main goals as an educator is to help students learn and be successful by being flexible, having fun, and maintaining a positive attitude. Teaching and learning is an exciting,evolutionary process. During Denise’s teaching tenure at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, she has received the following awards: Distinctive Teacher Award, two Distinctive Service and Professionalism Awards, and an Excellence in Teaching Award.

Dr. Gerri F. Luke
Associate Professor, Business Administration/Marketing

Dr. Gerri F. Luke

Education

  • Ed.D. – Leadership in Higher Education Administration – University of Massachusetts
  • M.B.A. – Marketing – University of Massachusetts
  • B.A. – English with a minor in Education – Salem State College
  • Certificate – Institute on Adult Learners - Harvard University
  • Certificate – Business Ethics: Essentials and Best Practices - University of New Mexico, Anderson School of Management

Academic Experience

  • Associate Professor – Pennsylvania College of Technology – Teaches courses related to management, business ethics, marketing, consumer behavior, and advertising

Work Experience

  • Acting Dean of Continuing and Graduate Studies – Curry College – Responsible for all undergraduate and graduate degree programs within the division, including developing a strategic planning document and new marketing plan
  • Consultant – Curry College - Worked to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the continuing and graduate education programs, developed a strategic plan for the division, as well as recommended changes in policies, procedures and structure
  •  Dean of Continuing Studies – Daniel Webster College – Provided leadership for all academic programs as well as the overall activities and operations of the Division of Continuing Studies, including all undergraduate degree programs as well as the College’s degree completion program, certificate, non-credit, and training programs
  • Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies – Franklin Pierce College - Provided leadership for the academic program as well as the overall activities and operations of the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies, which included graduate, undergraduate, certificate, non-credit and training programs
  • Associate Dean for Continuing Education – Curry College - Direct responsibility for overall activities and operations of the Division of Continuing Education, as well as served on Senior Staff
  • Assistant Dean for Continuing Education – Curry College - Direct responsibility for overall activities and operations of the Division of Continuing Education and the Masters in Education program
  • Director, Salem Continuing Education Campus – Franklin Pierce College - Managed all operations of the college's largest continuing education campus with annual revenues of $1M
  • Assistant Director, Nashua Campus – Franklin Pierce College - Interviewed and counseled students; handled inquiries and performed telemarketing procedures to encourage new student appointments

Dr. Luke is an active contributor in both her community and on the Penn College campus. She has served on numerous College committees, been recognized as an Awesome Woman Exemplar, and was honored with the David London My Last Words award for being the faculty member recognized by students as especially inspiring and encouraging. Dr. Luke has authored a number of journal articles, contributed to an edited chapter in a book on teaching and learning, has presented at numerous conferences and seminars, and served as a consultant to a variety of business, educational, and civic organizations.

John Messer
Assistant Professor, Computer Science

John Messer

Education

  • M. Ed. – Secondary Education - Bloomsburg University
  • B.S. – Industrial Engineering - State University of New York at Buffalo
  • B.S. – Business Economics - SUNY College at Oneonta

Academic/Teaching Experience

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology – John has been teaching for the School of Business and Computer Technologies since2002. He coordinates instruction as well as teaches Information, Technology, and Society. He also teaches Introduction to Web Design,Business Computer Applications using Spreadsheets, and Business Computer Applications using Databases.
  • Luzerne County Community College (1999 to 2001)– John worked as an adjunct instructor for LCCC teaching various business and computer applications courses.

Work Experience

  • John worked in industry for approximately 10years before earning his degree in education.He has worked as a production supervisor, plant manager, branch manager,controller and sales representative in various industries. His work experience enables him to relate the content he teaches to real-life business and technology examples.

John is very involved with Penn College and has served on various committees, including Student Affairs and Foundations of Excellence. He serves as the PCNow instruction coordinator working with area high schools in the onsite delivery of Information, Technology, and Society. He has also served as the academic advisor for the Outdoor Adventure Club at the college.John enjoys working with students to help them reach their potential and can often be found talking to and working with students in his office, in the labs, or wherever he may be found.

Dr. Jacob Miller
Associate Professor, Computer Science

Dr. Jacob Miller

Education

  • Ph.D. – Mathematics - University of Delaware
    • Dissertation: Finding all Periodic Orbits of Maps Using Newton Methods: Sizes of Basins
  • M.S. – Mathematics - University of Delaware
  • B.A. – Mathematics - Shippensburg University

Academic/Teaching Experience

  • Associate Professor/Department Head – Information Technology Department, Pennsylvania College of Technology, July 2000-Present
    • Taught courses related to Unix/Linux, Programming, Networking,and Information Assurance and Security
  • Assistant Professor – Computer Science Department, Pennsylvania College of Technology, August 1997-June 2000
    • Taught courses related to Unix/Linux, Programming, and Networking
  • Assistant professor – Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Shippensburg University, August 1996-July 1997
    • Taught courses related to Algebra,Statistics, and Numeral Analysis
  • Adjunct Faculty – Mathematics Department, Widener University, June 1995-July 1996
    • Taught courses related to Algebra,Calculus, and Elementary Functions
  • Instructor – Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delaware, May 1994-January 1996
    • Taught courses related to Business Calculus, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus
  • Adjunct Faculty – Mathematics Department, Delaware County Community College, September 1993-December 1993
    • Taught courses in College Algebra and Trigonometry

Work Experience

  • Consultant/President – Eagle Consulting Services, Inc. - Provided consulting, web development, and programming services.
  • Consultant – IBM, Service Parts Support - Evaluated and made recommendations concerning IBM’s parts distribution system.
  • Network Administrator – Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delaware - Served as the system administrator for Sun/Unix network and computer system
  • Senior Operations Research Analyst – IBM,National Service Division - Provided mathematical analysis and computer modeling for the Inventory Planning Function of IBM’s National Service Division

Dr. Miller has been recognized with the IBM Informal Award and the IBM Means Service Award. His teaching interests include Information Assurance and Security, networking, cryptography, and computer forensics.

Steven John Moff, JD, MBA
Professor, Business Administration/Marketing

Education

  • M.B.A. – Marketing and Strategic Planning - Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
  • J.D. – Western New England College School of Law
  • B.S. – Political Science - St. Vincent College

Academic Experience

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, 1998-present – Currently teaches courses related to Marketing, including Principles of Marketing, Sales, Marketing Research, and International Marketing

Work Experience

  • Attorney – Campana, Campana, and Lovecchio, Williamsport, PA, 1994-1998
  • Marketing and Sales – SMS, Philadelphia, PA, 1992-1994
  • Marketing Research (part-time) – Johnson & Johnson/McNeil Pharmaceutical, Spring House, PA, May 1991-January 1992
  • Attorney – McCormick, Reeder, Nichols, Bahl, and Knecht, Williamsport, PA, 1987-1990
  • Senior Tax Consultant – Ernst & Whinney, Washington, DC, 1986-1987
  • Tax Consultant – Touche Ross & Company, Washington, DC, 1983-1986

Dr. Matthew E. Mooney
Assistant Professor, Web & Interactive Media

Education

  • Ph.D. – Curriculum & Instruction: Educational Technology- Purdue University
    • Dissertation: Computer Anxiety and Web-based Course Management Systems: Does Design Matter?
  • M.A. –  Interpersonal Communication- Central Michigan University
  • B.S. –  Organizational Communication – Central Michigan University

Academic/Teaching Experience

  • Lecturer of Educational Technology –  Indiana University South Bend, August 2005-December 2011
  • Instructor, Co-Instructor, Lab Coordinator, & Graduate Teaching Assistant – Purdue University, August 1998- May 2000
    • Taught courses in Classroom Application of Education Technology
  • Adjunct Faculty –  Humanities Department, Delta College, December 1995- August 1996
    • Taught Classes in Oral & Interpersonal Communication
  • Adjunct Faculty – Mid-Michigan Community College, March 1993- August 1995

Work Experience

  • Assistant Director –  Arizona Area Health Educational Centers (AHEC) Program, January 2002- May 2005
  • WWW Specialist – Purdue University, May 2000- April 2002
  • Webmaster Student Wellness Office– Purdue University, September 1997- May2000 ( Indiana Campus Sexual Assault Prevention Project)

Publications

  • Skarbek, D.M., & Mooney, M.E. (in press). Can Txting B Bad 4 Spec. Ed Stdnts? Sexting and its Implications for Children with Disabilities. In Sexual Abuse: Types, Signs, and Treatments. Hauppauge NY: NOVA
  • Mooney, M.E., & Spitzer, B.A. (2010). Screen-casts: Your technology professor 24/7. In H. Song (Ed), Distance Learning Technology, Current Instruction, and the Future of Education; Application of Today, Practices of Tomorrow. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.  
  • Mooney, M.E. (2003). Grow your own: Course management the way you want it. In S. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
  • Bourdeau, B., & Mooney, M.E. (2002). Retrofitting: Learning theory and instructional design in marriage and family counseling curricula. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 10(4), 379-387.
  • Mohler, J.L., & Mooney, M.E. (2001). Dreamweaver UltraDev 4: Dynamic web development. Albany, NY: OnWord Press.

Dr. Joe Nededog
Assistant Professor, Business Administration/Marketing

Dr. Joe Nededog

Education

  • Doctor of Business Administration – Alliant International University
  • M.B.A. – Western Washington University
  • B.S. – Electrical Engineering - University of Southern California

Academic Experience

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology – Teaches courses in general management and international business.
  • University of Guam – Taught courses in general management, international business, and business policy (senior capstone)

Work Experience

  • Management experience in engineering and public affairs.

Dr. Nededog enjoys traveling, having spent time in Western Europe, Asia, and Africa. His teaching interests include general management and international business.

JoAnn Pacenta
Instructor, Accounting

J-Ann Pacenta

Education

  • MBA – Pace University, NYC
  • BS – Accounting - York College
  • Additional Finance Courses at the George Washington University

Academic Experience

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology – 2002-present
  • Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
  • Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA
  • Westchester Community College, Valhalla NY

Work Experience

  • Manager of Corporate and Management Accounting – Fortune 500 Company (NYC)
  • Financial/Planning Analyst – Fortune 500 Company (NYC)
  • Consultant/Manager – Various Not-for-Profit Organizations (developed accounting information systems for budgeting and financial reporting, grant writing, and governmental grant reporting)
  • Reviewed and edited accounting text books for publishers
  • Prepared end of chapter material for accounting text books as well as supplemental instructor and student accounting material for publishers
  • Developed an instructional program for teaching computer courses as part of a continuing education program.

Courses Taught

  • Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Managerial Cost, Cost Accounting, Accounting Principles, Intermediate Accounting 1 and 2, Advanced Financial Accounting, Managerial Finance (utilizing spreadsheet applications), Business Organization & Management, and Principles of Management.

Mahendra Singh
Associate Professor, Computer Science

Education

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education
  • M.S. – Computer Science - New York Institute of Technology
  • M.A. – Psychology - New School for Social Research – New York
  • M.Sc. – Structural Molecular Biology - London University – United Kingdom
  • B.Sc. – Mathematics and Chemistry
  • UCSD Data Mining Certificate

Academic/Teaching Experience

  • 10 years teaching Computer Science at the City University of New York, Northeastern University, and the Pennsylvania College of technology

Work Experience

  • 10 years senior management experience in Information Technology including serving as the Assistant Dean (Technology) for the College of Engineering at Northeastern University

Karen Thomas Stapp, JD
Instructor, Legal Assistant

Education

  •  J.D. – The Dickinson School of Law
  • B.A. – English Literature – The Pennsylvania State University

Academic/Teaching Experience

  • Adjunct Instructor, Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2003 - present

Work Experience

  • Licensed attorney for 13+ years.  Areas of practice included civil litigation, workers’ compensation, real estate law and family law.
  • Admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • Member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Lycoming Law Association

Dr. Anita Whiteford
Instructor, Business Administration/Human Resources Management

Education

  • Ph.D. – Workforce Education and Development - The Pennsylvania State University
  • M.S. – Human Resources Administration - University of Scranton
  • M.S.W. – Marywood University
  • B.A. – Psychology - Wilkes University

Academic Experience

  • Taught graduate courses in human resource management and training/development
  • Full time faculty at Pennsylvania College of Technology since 2009

Work Experience

  • Practiced human resources and training/development in a variety of industry-based settings including manufacturing and hospitality

Dr. Dennis R. Williams
Associate Professor, Business Administration/Management

Dr. Dennis R. Williams

Education

  • Ph.D. – Workforce Development - The Pennsylvania State University
  • Licensed Realtor in PA

Academic Experience

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, Full-time faculty member for over 21 years teaching courses related to small business and management
  • Bloomsburg University, Full-time Temporary faculty member for 3 years teaching courses related to industrial relations, sales, and business
  • Appeared numerous times on radio and TV to present on small business

Work Experience

  • Served 6 years in the Military and was decorated 4 times
    • Had over 60 people reporting to me in military on day to day basis
  • 51 years of business ownership (started first when 9 years old)
    • Operated 10 retail establishments during the same time period
    • Managed over 50 employees
  • Currently operates a concession business at multiple locations during summer
  • Consultant work with companies on business plan development and management problems

Dr. Daniel Yoas
Assistant Professor, Computer Information Technology

Daniel Yoas

Education

  • Ph.D. – Computer Information Systems, Concentration in Information Security - Nova Southeastern University
    • Dissertation: Using Forecasting to Predict Long-term Resource Utilization for Web Services
    • Microsoft Certified System Administrator (Windows 2000)
    • Microsoft Certified System Engineer (Windows 2000)
  • M.S. – Information Technology - Rochester Institute of Technology
    • Project: Using Loosely Coupled Systems for Distributed Communications
  • B.S. – Computer Information Science / Computer Science - Clarion University

Academic/Teaching Experience

  • Pennsylvania College of Technology – Currently teaches courses related to Information Technology, Information Assurance and Security, Networking, Windows Administration, JavaScript, and Web Development

Work Experience

  • Network Analyst – Provide network support,system design, training, and installation of new networks for Windows NT and 2000 networks.
  • Network Administrator – Supervised one full-time employee, and administered 5 NT servers, 1 Citrix server, 1 2000 server, 1Novell server and technical support for approximately 6 other technology staff within the district. Other duties included web page development, email,security, and communications for the Lycoming County Library System, as well as training public and staff in general computer use and advanced software functionality to use Microsoft Office products and manage small networks.
  • Network Administrator – Developed and installed local area networking services using Novell Network System, trained staff in word processing and spreadsheets, and aided in the development of software to access proprietary database information for specialized reports using Visual Basic.
  • PC Specialist – Trained staff in Indianapolis,IN and Williamsport, PA in word processing and spreadsheet software packages,as well as evaluated hardware and software use and provided detailed recommendations for improved performance for two sites with 20+ computers and staff each.
  • Programmer Analyst – Helped create custom modifications to Macola software, a manufacturing, time management and accounting package. New programs were created for customers using C++, Dbase,and COBOL to provide solutions to route and delivery services.

Recent Publications

  • Yoas, Daniel. 2009. "Hashing as a Method of Preventing SQL Injection During Data Retrieval". Proceedings of the 2009 International Conference on Semantic Web and Web Services (SWWS'09).pp. 161-166. July 13-16, 2009

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