Penn College at Wellsboro Articles

Adults (55 and older) who want to learn more about using computers for fun and convenience may enroll in a noncredit course being offered in March at Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus near Wellsboro. The easy beginners' class, which is offered through Workforce Development & Continuing Education at Penn College, introduces the computer for enjoyment purposes.

For those who have little or no understanding of the Spanish language and want to learn in a fun and relaxed setting, a Spanish for Fun and Conversation class will be offered at Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus near Wellsboro. Classes will be held on Thursdays − from 6:30 to 8 p.m. − Feb. 21 to May 1.

For those wishing to sharpen their computer skills and avoid winter boredom, Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus near Wellsboro will offer several easy-to-learn computer courses beginning in February. The courses are taught by qualified instructors at a comfortable pace for all levels of adult learners. The small, noncredit classes are held from 6 to 9 p.m.

The Practical Nursing Program at Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus recently held a graduation ceremony for 22 students. The student-selected speakers for the Dec. 20 event were Robin Crosby, a registered nurse at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, and Carol Kopp, a registered nurse at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Larry L.

The Center for Business & Workforce Development, dedicated Thursday on the campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology, continues the college's tradition of responding to employers' needs and preparing students to seek the jobs of tomorrow.

The North Campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology conducted graduation exercises the evening of Friday, May 15, at the campus near Wellsboro. Student awards were presented as follows: Academic Achievement Award: Kelly Morgan, human services, Tioga, and Debra A. Day*, nursing, Wellsboro. Individual Achievement Award: Sandra L. Stangl, human services, Austin. North Campus Award: Terry A.

The Pennsylvania Rural Development Council as selected Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus as its Northcentral Pennsylvania host site for quarterly meetings to be held during 1997-98. Quarterly Council meetings are held in the videoconferencing ("PicTel") facility at the North Campus.

Continuing to foster economic development through its technical training outreach, Pennsylvania College of Technology is playing a role in one of the state's top industrial-development priorities the startup of the new Ward Manufacturing Inc. Automotive Castings Products Division in Lawrence Township, Tioga County.

Record enrollment and new academic options are among the exciting aspects of the coming academic year at Pennsylvania College of Technology. For the Fall '97 semester, Penn College anticipates enrolling a record 4,300 or more full-time students. Full- and part-time numbers are expected to near 4,900.