Student Activities
Bush Campus Center, Rm. 107 · (570) 327-4763
Student Organizations
- Advisers: Anita Girton, ext. 7655; Dr. Sandra Gorka, ext. 7531
- President: Thomas Garrett
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
- Adviser: Stephen Manbeck, ext. 7055
- President: Zachary Hobbs
The purpose of Air Conditioning Contractors of America is to uphold the integrity of the ACCA name, provide students with leadership skills and promote education. Members are also given opportunities to gain real world HVAC experience in preparation for a career in the HVAC field.
Regular Air Conditioning Contractors of America activities include attending the four day all expenses paid National ACCA conference and Monday night bowling events with free pizza. Activities are related to the HVAC field including installation, troubleshooting and servicing equipment.
- Advisers: Dr. Gerald Baumgardner, ext. 7654; Dr. Irwin Siegel, ext. 7851
- President: Mwaura Ngoima
The purpose of the Alpha Chi Honor Society is to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among junior and senior college students and to honor those who achieve such distinction.
Regular Alpha Chi Honor Society activities include scholarly activity, college and public service, and fundraising.
- Adviser: Jeff Rankinen, ext. 7714
- President:
Justin Burns
The purpose of the Alpha Omega CMI is to provide in depth study of scripture while setting up programs & services to encourage and maintain spiritual awareness. Alpha Omega endeavors to see students not merely survive, but thrive spiritually.
Regular Alpha Omega CMI activities include weekly Tuesday morning meetings for Prayer and Tuesday night meetings during which members come together for a time of anointed worship, fellowship & an in-depth Bible Study. A weekly Fellowship event, “Thursday Night Live,” offers members an opportunity to gather for a break from the stresses of life.
American Sign Language Club (ASLC)
Adviser: Kay Dunkleberger, ext. 7429
President: Joshua Brunk
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
- Adviser: Paul Nasados, ext. 7960
- President: Phil Hannah
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
- Adviser: Thomas Ask, ext. 7029
- President: Deshawn Alexander
American Welding Society (AWS)
- Advisers: Robert Vaughn, ext. 7707; Michael Allen, ext. 7773
- President: Jeffrey Lipko
Architecture Club
- Adviser: Rob Wozniak, ext. 7131
- President: David Ritter
The Architecture club gives students a chance to see some interesting buildings, learn more about the profession, and get involved in campus events.
Regular Architecture Club activities include trips to various places to observe buildings designed by famous architects and architectural firms, and weekly meetings.
- Adviser: Lawrence Emery, ext. 4765
- President: Brad Alters
The purpose of Campus Crusade for Christ is to glorify God through actions and meetings as well as to bring more students to know Jesus as their Savior.
Regular Campus Crusade for Christ activities include weekly large group meetings as well as weekly Bible studies.
Construction Management Association (CMA)
- Adviser: Wayne Sheppard, ext. 7439
- President: Ryan Becker
The purpose of the Construction Management Association is to give students the chance to meet with other students with a shared interest in construction. It also allows students to gain exposure to the industry.
Regular Construction Management Association activities include weekly meetings, the annual hog bash, tours of job sites and meetings with leading companies in the construction industry.
CrossRoad Student Ministry (CSM)
- Adviser: Suzann Major, ext. 7369
- President: Erin Mahoney
Diesel Performance Technicians Association
- Adviser: Mark Sones, ext. 3542; David Johnson, ext. 3540
- President: Pat Rodack
Early Educators
- Adviser: Barbara Albert, ext. 7879
- President: Betsy Nagle
Earth Smart
- Advisers: Deb Buckman, ext. 3526; David Evans, ext. 7524
- President: Andrew Christoffel
Forestry Club
- Advisers: Dustin Moore, ext. 3524; Jack Fisher, ext 3524
- President: Jonathan Snyder
- Adviser: Bahram Golshan, ext. 7139
- President: Benjamin Bryan
Gamma Epsilon Tau (GET)
- Adviser: Thomas Tyberg, ext. 7424
- President: David Weaver
Health Information Association (HIA)
- Adviser: Daniel Christopher, ext. 5774
- President: Nina King
Horticulture Club
- Advisers: Carl Bower, ext. 3534; Dennis Fink, ext 3532
- President: Melissa Berrier
The purpose of the Horticulture Club is to promote and advance the field of horticulture through its members by giving back to the school and community. A practical experience in the field and exposure to the industry through out of the classroom experiences and sharing of knowledge between members is what the Horticulture Club is all about.
Regular Horticulture Club activities include community and college service projects, fundraising projects, interscholastic competitions and social club gatherings.
Human Services Club
Adviser: Deborah Bechtel, ext. 7441
President: Amber Hampton
Institute of Electronics & Electrical Engineers (IEEE)
- Adviser: Scott Neuhard, ext. 7074
- President: Michael Bloom
International Systems and Automation (ISA)
- Adviser: Randall Moser, ext. 7470
- President: Blake Waybright
- Adviser: Calvetta Walker, ext. 7640; Henriette Evans, ext. 7753; Leron Burge, ext. 7874
- President: Lacy Gwynn
The purpose of the Multicultural Society is to encourage unity and to promote cultural awareness at Penn College and in the community.
Regular Multicultural Society activities include speakers, concerts and social activities. Multicultural Society members serve as tutors and mentors to children in the community.
National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
- Adviser: Leron Burge, ext. 7874
- President: Jamie Lear
Occupational Therapy Assistant Club (OTA)
- Advisers: Pat Martin, ext. 7571; Barb Natell, ext. 7600
- President: Michelle Rabenstein
- Adviser: John Messer, ext. 4542
- President: Steve Vindler
- Advisers: Laura Dickinson, ext. 7958; Carl Shaner, ext. 7224
- President: Matthew Sheaffer
The purpose of Alliance is to improve the visibility, strength, and support of the Penn College lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, and allies (LGBTQA) communities through an educational and social environment. Students who identify themselves as LGBTQ are enabled to interact with other individuals who share like identities in a positive, comfortable, and confidential atmosphere.
Regular Alliance activities include weekly meetings, educational/social events, and an annual LGBT networking conference with peers and leaders in various industries.
Penn College Construction Association (PCCA)
- Advisers: Bernard Kahn, ext. 7151; Garrett Graff, ext. 7124
- President: Matthew Divok
The purpose of the Penn College Construction Association Student Chapter of the National Association of Home Builders is to improve upon the learning experience of students and provide service to the College and community at large.
Regular Penn College Construction Association activities include weekly meetings, spring and fall recruiting parties, trips to construction companies, bowling nights and construction projects for the College and community.
- Advisers: Kevin Derr, ext. 7740; Rhonda Davis, ext. 7586
- President: Stephanie Davies
The purpose of the Penn College Legal Society is to supply students within the Paralegal Studies program with the opportunity to connect with one another and to share common interests, while helping the community and each other.
Regular Penn College Legal Society activities include regular meetings and guest speakers.
Penn College Motorsports Association
- Adviser: Kennith Dytrt, ext. 7117
- President: Jessica Tobias
Penn College Sportsman's Club
- Adviser: Aaron Hale, ext. 4910
- President: Nick Boyle
Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors (PSLS)
- Advisers: David Slavish, ext. 7183; Brad Lyon, ext. 7087
- President: Robert Stenerson
- Adviser: Robert Gudgel, ext. 7032
- President: Kaitlin Shellenberger
The purpose of Phi Beta Lambda, a nonprofit educational association of students, is to prepare members for careers in business and business-related fields. The PBL Mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
PBL regularly offers various activities on campus including weekly meetings and fundraisers.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
- Advisers: Susan Slamka, ext. 7533; Anne Soucy, ext. 7073
- President: Jamie Lear
The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to focus upon the Society's Hallmark of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. Students must maintain a high academic standing throughout their enrollment in a two-year college degree, and Phi Theta Kappa recognizes students for those achievements.
Regular Phi Theta Kappa activities include Open House Fundraisers, College and Community service projects, end of the year picnic, ski trip, fun nights and regular organization meetings twice monthly.
Physician Assistant Club (PA Club)
- Advisers: Paula Holmes, ext. 7323; Joe Mileto, Jr., 2777
- President: Amanda Ault
The purpose of the Physician Assistant Club is to serve the community through education and community involvement.
Regular Physician Assistant Club activities include club meetings, participation in campus visitations, campus activities, annual fundraisers, and community events (GRANGES, Health Fairs, Health Literacy in the community).
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
- Adviser: Katie Mackey, ext. 7982
- President: David Bateman
Service and Operation of Heavy Equipment Association (S&O)
- Adviser: Lester Greevy, ext. 4965; Chris Weaver, ext. 3543
- President: Richard Breen Jr.
SkillsUSA
- Advisers: Ed Roadarmel, ext. 7127; Larry Leavitt, ext. 7217
- President: Carl Gravely
The purpose of SkillsUSA, a National vocational student organization, is to compete in over 80 competitions in a variety of fields.
Regular SkillsUSA activities include chapter meetings, state and national conferences and community and college service.
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- Adviser: Robert Gudgel, ext. 7032
- President: Jessica McDevitt
The purpose of the Society for Human Resource Management, a new and budding organization for both business and Human Resource majors, is to provide an organization for business minded students to interact with other students and business professionals. This can lead to some great networking opportunities.
Regular Society for Human Resource Management activities include fund raisers, community service, college sponsored events, and in the future SHRM competitions.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
- Adviser: John Upcraft, ext. 7584
- President: Chase Matthews
The purpose of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers is to provide students with the ability to see real world engineering and help students gain possible jobs after they complete their schooling.
Regular Society of Manufacturing Engineers activities include weekly meetings, S.A.E. Mini Baja competition and company tours.
Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE)
- Advisers: Tim Weston, ext. 7708; John Bartolomucci, ext. 7712
- President: Michael Willoughby
The purpose of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) is to form and maintain a professional link for students and leaders in the plastics industry. Other benefits include scholarships and career links.
Regular Society of Plastics Engineers activities include weekly meetings, plant tours, guest speakers, national events and conferences. SPE also sponsors and conducts recreational activities and trips.
Society of Student Surgical Technologist (SSST)
- Adviser: Diane Weilminster, ext. 7122; Elizabeth Shively, ext. 7856
- President: Elaine Yiengst
The purpose of the Society of Student Surgical Technologists is to promote student professionalism within the organization and assist the student in becoming a mature, competent, and involved Surgical Technologist.
Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association (SADHA)
- Adviser: Dr. Tammy Clossen, ext. 7406; Barb Baldwin, ext. 7601
- President: Sharon Sagal
Student Government Association (SGA)
- Adviser: Shadra Smith, ext. 7450
- President: Andrew Wisner
The purpose of the Student Government Association is to improve the quality of students’ academic, professional, social, and personal development while serving as the democratic voice on campus and as a liaison between the student body and the faculty, staff and administration. SGA advocates the incorporation of student views and opinions in the formulation of policies and procedures governing Penn College as well as promotes and funds student-initiated academic, professional, personal development and social programs.
Regular Student Government Association activities include Senate meetings, the annual Student Leadership Conference, canned food drive, holiday giving tree and educational programs.
Student Nurses' Association (SNA)
- Adviser: Kathleen Hendershot, ext. 8029
- President: Angie Hunter
The purpose of the Student Nurse’s Association is to represent the majority of the nursing student body of the Pennsylvania College of Technology. The SNA will explore professional growth, will promote mutual respect in collaboration between the different levels of nursing, and will serve as a channel for the exchange of ideas to promote holistic health and provide for both patient and student education.
Regular Student Nurse’s Association activities include community service projects such as Shepherds of the Street, Mitten Tree, and Clearly Kids Expo, fundraisers such as a candle sale and a clothing sale and regular meetings.
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
- Adviser: Dennis Williams, ext. 7247
- President: Joe Raup
Student Wildcats of Robotic Design (SWORD)
Adviser: Jeff Rankinen, ext. 7714
President: John Schiel
United Campus Ministries (UCM)
- Advisers: Thomas Ask, ext. 7029; Judy Shimp, ext. 7244
- President: Michael Yaw
The purpose of the United Campus Ministries is to connect students with local churches of their religion preference.
Regular United Campus Ministries activities include weekly meetings and weekly Wednesday night meetings at Trinity Episcopal Church on 4th St.
- Adviser: Michael Hersh, ext. 7286
- President: Mark Capellazzi
Wildcat Power Team
- Adviser: Dr. William Urosevich, ext. 7783
- President: Matt McGrath
- Advisers: Lisa Bock, ext. 7831
- President: Noelle Blanks
The purpose of Women In Technology is to encourage and empower women to move forward. WIT provides support and offers a feeling of belonging for women in a male dominant society.
Regular Women In Technology activities include participation in the annual Student Leadership Conference, SGA and SMARTGirls, fundraisers, an end of the year trip/conference, volunteer activities and regular meetings.
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