Faculty & Staff Articles

Jeremiah C. Gee, outcomes assessment specialist in Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Integrated Studies, recently presented a 75-minute session at the 64th annual Correctional Education Association international conference.

Thomas E. Vargo Sr., whose years at Williamsport Area Community College (predecessor to Penn College) included membership on the health and physical education faculty, died Thursday, Aug. 13. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 100 Walnut St., Montoursville.

Among the latest additions to the Pennsylvania College of Technology community are these faculty members for the Fall 2009 semester, as provided by the Human Resources Office (all effective Aug.

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: Michelle Flannery, Regular Part-Time Snack Bar Operator Slot 3, Wrapture, effective Aug. 20 Juanita Hendrick, Regular Part-Time Dining Services Worker, Campus Center, starting Aug.

Bonnie R. Taylor, who retired from Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Business and Computer Technologies at the end of the Spring 2009 semester, recently edited and/or reviewed four business-related textbooks. Taylor was integral in preparing the fourth edition of "Business Communication, Building Critical Skills," by the late Kitty O.

(The following is drawn from remarks by Davie Jane Gilmour, Pennsylvania College of Technology president, during an Aug.

The Annual Giving Office has announced the winners in the big Penn College Fund drawing: Grand Prize Stained-glasspicture,crafted and donated by Keith M. Whitesel, instructor of electrical technology/occupationsLinda J. Miller First Prize Blue Point 85-piece 3/8-inch-drive general service socket set, donated by The College StorePatricia J.

In keeping with the environmentally aware tradition of Penn College's School of Natural Resources Management, diesel technology faculty members Claude T. Witts, Christopher S. Weaver and Justin W. Beishline recently attended a professional-development seminar related to emissions. The comprehensive training session, provided by the Susquehanna Motor Co., focused on the 2010 U.S.

Penn College faculty and staff representing the Ornamental Horticulture program attended the 37th annual Penn Atlantic Nursery Trade Show at the newly opened Greater Philadelphia Expo Center from July 28-30. Horticulture instructor Carl J. Bower and Melissa M.

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: Jialun Jiao, Regular Part-Time Dining Services Worker Susquehanna Room, beginning Aug. 15 Darlene Hinkleman, Regular Part-Time Assistant Cook, starting Aug.