The Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors serves as the primary governing and oversight body for the college. Its purpose is to guide the institution’s strategic direction, financial stewardship and alignment with its mission as a special mission affiliate of Penn State, while ensuring the long term success of the College.
The Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors meets every other month at the Thompson Professional Development Center on the main campus. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. in the Mountain Laurel Room, unless specified otherwise.
The President’s Cabinet at Pennsylvania College of Technology functions as the President’s senior advisory and coordination body, bringing together key institutional leaders to support strategic decision‑making, operational alignment, and mission execution across the college.
The President’s Leadership Council (PLC) at Penn College is a strategic advisory body charged with serving as thought leaders, industry advisors and strategic partners, helping the College anticipate workforce trends, expand brand awareness, foster applied innovation and enhance economic opportunity through entrepreneurial pathways.
Pennsylvania College of Technology's internal Governance system is a body of interested faculty, staff, and students—elected, appointed, and volunteer—who help make decisions that directly affect life at Penn College.
Four standing committees of Governance investigate and analyze issues related to academic standards & issues, curriculum, elections and communications, and student affairs. Oversight for the four standing committees rests with College Council, which is also responsible for forwarding reports and recommendations to the College president.
Current Employees & Students can access important Governance information on the myPCT Portal, including: bylaws, committee rosters, agendas and minutes for all committees, an annual report, and "My Voice" anonymous suggestion box.