Faculty & Staff Articles

An associate professor of avionics at Pennsylvania College of Technology's Lumley Aviation Center continues his long-standing service to renowned organizations in the field, accepting an offer to serve as executive director of the Association for Avionics Education. In addition, Thomas D.

Karen Woland Payne, director of the Children's Learning Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was named the Central Susquehanna Association for the Education of Young Children's "2008 Outstanding Early Educator." Payne, a longtime member and former president of the association, received the honor during the group's annual conference, held April 5 on the Penn College campus.

David S. Richards, associate professor of physics at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was recently honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the Central Pennsylvania Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers.

With gasoline prices approaching $4 a gallon, Sunbury's Newsradio WKOK (1070 AM) turned to Penn College's automotive department for helpful tips on improving fuel economy. Sara Bartlett's interview with Dale E. Jaenke, assistant professor of automotive technology, aired during a number of the station's newscasts Thursday and Friday.

Two representatives of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Madigan Library were presenters at the regional conference, "Integrating Library Services Into a Learning Management System," held April 18 at SUNY Brockport. Marilyn G. Bodnar, professor and instructional initiatives librarian, and Joshua D.

The Energy Conservation Subcommittee has a new initiative to see if members of the Pennsylvania College of Technology community are interested in carpooling. Why Carpool?

Kenneth E. Carl, 94, of Williamsport, former president of Williamsport Area Community College and director of Williamsport Technical Institute, both Pennsylvania College of Technology forerunners, died Monday, April 21. College flags have been placed at half-staff in his honor. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Sanders Mortuary, 821 Diamond St., Williamsport.

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. Among the latest additions: Brandon Penglase , Technical Support Analyst I, Academic Computing Services, Information Technology Services, effective April 21

After 25 years at Pennsylvania College of Technology, the last 17 as athletic director, Michael J. Stanzione has announced his retirement, effective Jan. 25, 2010. "Athletics has grown exponentially at Penn 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. Among the latest additions: · Cory Beverlin , Technical Support Analyst I, Academic Computing Services, Information Technology Services, effective April 14