Faculty & Staff Articles

During the Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors meeting on Dec.4, the board accepted the Fiscal Year 2025 audited financial statements and authorized a list of banks to serve as depositories of college funds. The board also appointed Kyle A. Smith as interim vice president for college relations and approved the college’s mission, vision and values for 2026-30.

In a video recently produced by Penn College, Jack C. Dincher, instructor of electrical/mechatronics, highlights the ongoing buildout of the newest mechatronics lab, housed in the college’s Electrical Technologies Center.

Paul S. Schriner, a 1963 alumnus who went on to retire from the college as an associate professor of welding in 2001, died on Nov. 28. He was 86 years old.

Audriana L. Empet, director of admissions, has been named to Pennsylvania Business Central’s 2025 “Foremost Under 40” list, published on Nov. 28.

Penn College’s esports coach, Joshua D. Young, was recently appointed to the advisory committee for PlayVS College League, the largest collegiate esports league.

Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction and architectural technologies, recently received a Pennsylvania Impact Award from City & State Pennsylvania. The awards honor 50 socially responsible citizens from across the commonwealth whose work and leadership make a meaningful impact in their professions and their communities.

Penn College News continues its regular feature: welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the People & Culture Office.

Lawrence Stabler, who became a member of the college’s Quarter Century Club before retiring as an associate professor of automotive in 1999, died Nov. 12. He was 89 years old.

Bradley M. Webb, dean of engineering technologies, is featured on the latest episode of “PA Newsmakers.” He discusses the state’s workforce needs and the role of technical education in meeting employer demand.

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs recently elected Chip D. Baumgardner, associate professor of business administration/management at Pennsylvania College of Technology, to its Board of Commissioners of the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree.