Faculty & Staff Articles

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.

Chef Todd M. Keeley, assistant professor of baking and pastry arts/culinary arts at Pennsylvania College of Technology, recently presented a Business of Baking for Beginners session at the International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas.

Pennsylvania College of Technology leaders highlighted the vital role of the institution in the age of artificial intelligence and automation at the recent Global Impact Forum in Pittsburgh.

Pennsylvania College of Technology has appointed Melissa E. Sedor as its physician assistant program director.

Penn College News and People & Culture are reviving a regular feature: welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the People & Culture office.

Pennsylvania College of Technology nursing instructor Gina L. Bross recently completed a doctorate in nursing from Widener University. Bross’ dissertation explored “The Effect of Constructive Criticism as Feedback on the Perceived Clinical Self-Efficacy of Baccalaureate Nursing Students.”