Faculty & Staff Articles

Keynoter Kyle D. Bowen delivers the opening session: "New Ideas for New Learning Experiences." Tom Gregory discusses assessment and accreditation. In "Proving the Power of Doing," presenter Kyle Peck explores techniques for meaningful measurement of accomplishment.

A sampling of canned goods donated to The Cupboard, a food pantry for Penn College students to be launched by Dining Services this fall Maria E. Weisser, ShaleNET U.S. data manager, collects nonperishable food and distributes raffle tickets. Prizes included gift cards. theater passes and reserved-parking privileges.

A large crowd gathers to hear the presentations. In the background, D. Robert Cooley (light blue shirt), assistant professor of anthropology/environmental science, leads the discussion. Intrepid travelers (from left): Erik G. Knecht, of Cranesville; Leo J. Ravina, of Hazleton; Brendon J. Dibble, of Douglassville; Anthony V. Rode, of Palm Coast, Fla.; and Curtis R. Gehman, of Lock Haven.

Pat Scheib, academic skills specialist in the Academic Success Center, works with secondary teachers during her morning sessions; she focused on the choices of successful students and skills that teachers can use to motivate struggling students. Admissions representatives Sarah R. Shott, Salvatore Vitko, Emily A. Weaver, Claire Z.

More than 1,040 students and chaperones from seven area middle schools visited Tuesday, exploring a wide variety of technical careers through hands-on activities, tours of facilities, and discussions with Penn College students and faculty.

Barbara K. Emert-Strouse (right), and her family, including May culinary arts and systems graduate Scott L. Neff (with hat), join forces in the kitchen of Christ Episcopal Church in Williamsport to serve a free meal to the community. Barbara K. Emert-Strouse, assistant professor of dental hygiene, was joined by her family, including Scott L.

Three commencement ceremonies were held May 13-14 for the nearly 1,000 Pennsylvania College of Technology students who petitioned to graduate following the Spring 2016 semester. Friday afternoon's exercises at the Community Arts Center featured students from the School of Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies and the School of Sciences, Humanities & Visual Communications.

Two faculty members at Pennsylvania College of Technology were honored with Excellence in Teaching Awards during Spring Commencement ceremonies held May 13-14 at the Community Arts Center, Williamsport. As part of the Distinguished Teaching Awards program at Penn College, President Davie Jane Gilmour presented Excellence in Teaching Awards to Kirk M.

Pennsylvania College of Technology held its traditional Employee Recognition event on May 12, presenting awards to Distinguished Staff, a part-time instructor, faculty advisers, new members of its Quarter Century Club and employees who retired during the 2015-16 academic year.

Closing out the 2015-16 school year with a Thursday morning message to campus colleagues, President Davie Jane Gilmour honored meritorious employees who "have inspired us all to be more caring … more productive … and more vital members of this priceless Penn College community." And looking ahead to the challenges of tomorrow, with 10 little words as a road map, she rallied others to follow that ex