Faculty & Staff Articles

Pennsylvania College of Technology recently welcomed new faculty and staff for 2007-08 to its academic schools and offices. The faculty and staff members − and brief biographies for each − follow.

Steven R. Parker, instructor of environmental technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, will present a Library Forum program on Oct. 23 describing his experiences helping American Indian tribes nationwide fight "agroterrorism" the intentional attempt to compromise the country's food supply. The session, which will be presented from 4 to 5 p.m.

To enhance the safety and welfare of its students and employees, Pennsylvania College of Technology will begin conducting background checks for all full-time faculty and staff positions − as well as a number of other job categories − as part of its hiring process. Background checks will be required for all new job searches that begin on or after Oct. 29.

PCToday continues its regular feature welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Penn College employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office. Among the latest additions: Charles Cooper, Library Technology Specialist, (Regular Part-time), Madigan Library, starting Oct. 14

Thinking about "broadening" your teaching experience? Read what Fulbrighter Donald E. Hall says in " Why Professors Should Teach Abroad ," an article in the latest Chronicle of Higher Education.

Lawrence W. Emery Jr., a counselor/assistant professor in the Counseling, Career and Disability Services Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has received special recognition from the National Board for Certified Counselors. Emery received Special Recognition for Outstanding Merit in the Area of Continuing Education for remaining current in the field of counseling.

PCToday continues its regular feature welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Penn College employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office. Among the latest additions: Morton Neely , Assistant Director of Counseling, Counseling, Career and Disability Services, starting Oct. 1 Kristy Bower , Secretary, Outreach for K-12 Projects, (Temporary), Outreach for K-12, effective Oct. 1

William Ma, a professor of mathematics at Pennsylvania College of Technology, was recently nominated by a former student for inclusion in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers and Educators." His biography will appear in the 11th edition of the book, which honors about 5 percent of the nation's teachers.

Vinay Bahl, associate professor of sociology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, contributed a chapter in the recently published book "The Cultures of Economic Migration: International Perspectives." The book, which was published in September by Ashgate Publishing, London, was edited by Suman Gupta and Tope Omoniyi.

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: Joan Welker , Custodian, (Temporary), General Services, effective Sept. 17