The Board of Directors of Pennsylvania College of Technology on Thursday approved a $92.13 million operating budget for 2009-10. The board set tuition and fees at $416 per credit hour for in-state residents and $521 per credit hour for out-of-state residents. (See related article.) In addition, the board approved gifts to the City of Williamsport and the Williamsport Area School District.
About 300 new students and their families attended the first Connections orientation program for the Fall 2009 semester, held June 24-25 across Pennsylvania College of Technology's main campus.
Pennsylvania College of Technology's Board of Directorson Thursdayapproved a $92.13 million operating budget and a 4.79-percent increase in tuition for in-state students in 2009-10. The $92,134,438 operating budget represents an increase of less than one-half of 1 percent (.44 percent) over 2008-09. It includes a $786,000 (6-percent) decrease in Penn College's state appropriation.
During the coming year, Pennsylvania College of Technology will participate in a national higher-education project known as "Foundations of Excellence® in the First College Year." Located in Williamsport, Penn College is a special mission affiliate of Penn State, committed to applied technology education.
Two part-time instructors in Pennsylvania College of Technology's Paramedic Program successfully completed a new credential for EMS leaders, earning the professional designation of "Chief Medical Officer." John W. Magyar II and Steven A. Wilson are among only 34 individuals nationwide to receive the prestigious designation, which was launched by the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
Paul "Babe" Mayer, associate professor of fitness and lifetime sports, has offered several talks in June. Mayer was an invited speaker at the student body awards assembly at Loyalsock Township High School.
Video production developer Thomas F. Speicher, attendingthis week'sInternational Plastics Showcase in Chicago with Christopher J. Leigh, video production coordinator, was interviewed Wednesday by Plastics News the leading source of information for the industry.
All 27 of the most recent graduates of Pennsylvania College of Technology's dental hygiene major passed the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. The purpose of the Dental Hygiene Examination is to assist state boards in determining qualifications of dental hygienists who seek licensure to practice.
Pennsylvania College of Technology's Plastics Manufacturing Center held its 11th Annual Extrusion Seminar & Hands-On Workshop on the college's campus in early June.
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