Faculty & Staff Articles

Joseph S. Yoder has been named public information director at Pennsylvania College of Technology, effective July 1. Yoder oversees media relations and all news and public information sharing at Penn College, including print and online publishing of the college magazine/annual report and the daily publishing of news on the PCToday website.

The innovation and market development consultant for IMC recently presented "Greenovation: A Unique Approach Encouraging Green Product Development" to a national audience in Florida.

Pennsylvania College of Technology recently appointed a director of mathematics and general education in the School of Integrated Studies. Paul Watson II began his duties on July 1.

Dementro "Debo" Powell has begun work as the assistant director of student activities for diversity and cultural life at Pennsylvania College of Technology. "Debo has made an excellent addition to our Student Activities staff,"said Kimberly R. Cassel, director of student activities. "We are thrilled at the experience and knowledge that he is bringing to this position and to the college.

PCToday continues its regular feature: welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office. Dementro Powell, Assistant Director of Student Activities for Diversity and Cultural Life; effective July 8

Carolyn M. Jacobson has been named assistant dean of business and computer technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology. "We are very pleased to have Dr. Jacobson join the School of Business and Computer Technologies at Penn College," said Paul L. Starkey, vice president for academic affairs/provost.

Pennsylvania College of Technology employees Katherine A. Walker and Jeannette F. Carter were among presenters at Williamsport Area School District's first Millionaire Career Camp. According to Carol Watson, a middle school family and consumer sciences teacher in the district who helped to host the camp, the event was designed to introduce girls to careers in science and math fields.

Faculty members in Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Natural Resources Management served as judges for several competitions during the 2011 State FFA Activities Week, held June 14-16 at The Pennsylvania State University. FFA Activities Week gathers more than 1,400 high school students from throughout the state for three days of competitions and agriculture-related activities.

After an extensive search, Pennsylvania College of Technology has named Scott Kennell director of athletics. Penn College President Davie Jane Gilmour made the announcement Wednesday at a press conference held in Bardo Gymnasium on the college's main campus in Williamsport..

A Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty member is part of a national initiative to enhance economics education at community colleges and other two-year institutions. Gerald D.