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Paul “Babe” Mayer, who taught in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Fitness and Lifetime Sports (now Exercise Science) Department for 25 years before his retirement in December, has been approved by the Penn College Board of Directors for “professor emeritus” status.

Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Board of Directors approved a $109 million operating budget for 2015-16 that features the smallest tuition increase – 2.78 percent – since the institution became a special mission affiliate of The Pennsylvania State University in 1989. The $109,023,100 operating budget reflects an increase of less than 1 percent (0.95 percent) over 2014-15.

Bambi A. Hawkins, learning laboratory coordinator for the paramedic program, shows a camper proper hand placement to create a “seal” when using a bag valve mask to provide oxygen. An important part of a fitness assessment, campers record one another’s blood pressure in the exercise science major. A camper uses a laparoscopic camera and surgical tools in the surgical technology lab.

For the fifth consecutive year, two members of Penn College’s horticulture faculty shared their expertise during Pennsylvania FFA Convention/Activities Week in Centre County. Dennis P. Skinner, assistant professor, and instructor Carl J. Bower Jr.

From left: Mitchell J. Berninger, a junior in web and interactive media from Williamsport; Emma J. Sutterlin, junior, applied health studies: occupational therapy assistant concentration, State College; Morgan J. Tannery, junior, applied health studies: occupational therapy assistant concentration, Millersburg; Lauren J. Crouse, senior, applied human services, Turbotville; Kyle D.

Matthew A. Bamonte (right) who graduated last month with a bachelor's degree in information technology sciences-gaming and simulation, assists a young camper with his question. Young campers learn how to program simulation on a Lego robot. Apps are where it's at! A group of campers learns how to develop mobile applications under the tutelage of Spyke M.

Sand artists intently layer colors ... ... en route to the proud reveal of their handiwork. With Mother Nature delivering a cooler day and the potential for rain, scuttling plans for outdoor kickball and a trip to the East End Pool, the boys and girls in Camp ESCAPE stayed inside the Field House on Thursday for a hastily adjusted schedule of indoor activities.

Countdown to College Coach A blogger who channels her own experiences as a national resource for parents of rising college students has added two more postings from her trip to Penn College earlier this spring.

A Pennsylvania College of Technology business faculty member recently presented research regarding minor-league baseball ticket sales at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Chip D.

Bill Rothermel (right), master of ceremonies, gets acquainted with students and faculty – including co-advisers Shaun D. Hack (center) and Roy H. Klinger, second from right. Bollinger talks with young judges from the Hagerty Education Program (under the guidance of Tabitha Hammer, youth supervisor), who awarded third prize to the Scripps-Booth.