Pennsylvania College of Technology conducted its annual Employee Recognition Week during the week of May 11. A highlight was a special reception honoring recipients of the Distinguished Staff Awards, new members of the College's Quarter Century Club, retirees and recipients of the Part-Time Teaching Excellence Awards.
Employee Recognition 1998 Published 05.04.1998 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology conducted its annual Employee Recognition Week during the week of May 11. A highlight was a special reception honoring recipients of the Distinguished Staff Awards, new members of the College's Quarter Century Club, retirees and recipients of the Part-Time Teaching Excellence Awards. Distinguished Teaching Awards were announced during the College's commencement exercises Saturday, May …

In May 2023, students residing in The Village, Pennsylvania College of Technology's student residence complex, will open a time capsule and discover numerous artifacts buried there 25 years earlier in May 1998.
Penn College Students Bury Time Capsule Published 04.27.1998 News Home Page contents In May 2023, students residing in The Village, Pennsylvania College of Technology's student residence complex, will open a time capsule and discover numerous artifacts buried there 25 years earlier in May 1998. Since 1997-98 was the first full academic year students have lived at The Village, students of The Village Council, the organization that represents the residents and plans social activities, conceived the idea of …

Pennsylvania College of Technology is taking the lead in a National Science Foundation project aimed at enhancing plastics technology education.
Penn College Takes Lead in Project Aimed at Enhancing Plastics Technology Education Published 04.24.1998 News Faculty & Staff Polymer Engineering Industrial, Computing & Engineering Technologies News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology is taking the lead in a National Science Foundation project aimed at enhancing plastics technology education. Penn College is the only plastics education program in the United States providing associate degree-level training for plastics technicians that is …

With a keen eye on the horizon, Pennsylvania College of Technology's aviation technology programming has added certification by Transport Canada to its educational roster. Transport Canada is the Canadian equivalent to the Federal Aviation Administration; Penn College's curriculum already is approved by the FAA.
Penn College Aviation Gains 'Transport Canada' Certification Published 04.20.1998 News Aviation School of Transportation & Natural Resources Technologies News Home Page contents With a keen eye on the horizon, Pennsylvania College of Technology's aviation technology programming has added certification by Transport Canada to its educational roster. Transport Canada is the Canadian equivalent to the Federal Aviation Administration; Penn College's curriculum already is approved by the FAA. Transport Canada …

Pennsylvania College of Technology's two-year automotive technology major has finished first in the state: The Industry Planning Council has presented Penn College with the Excellence in Post-Secondary Vocational Automotive Education Award.
Penn College Earns Automotive Education Excellence Award Published 04.17.1998 News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology's two-year automotive technology major has finished first in the state: The Industry Planning Council has presented Penn College with the Excellence in Post-Secondary Vocational Automotive Education Award. The Industry Planning Council is comprised of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, the American Vocational Association and the American Automobile …

Hiring and job-placement rates for licensed practical nurses in Pennsylvania will remain strong, according to the 1997-98 Career Guide published by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
Outlook 'Strong' for Practical Nursing, Other Health Occupations Published 02.28.1998 News Home Page contents Hiring and job-placement rates for licensed practical nurses in Pennsylvania will remain strong, according to the 1997-98 Career Guide published by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. This promising employment forecast which also applies to other skilled medical occupations such as X-ray, lab and surgical technicians; registered nurses, medical office assistants, etc., holds true in …

"Success is living your dreams every day," Chef John Folse told a crowd of young people who are dreaming of careers in the kitchen. Pennsylvania College of Technology's hospitality students and more than 150 high school students from across the state were treated to a motivational speech and cooking demonstration by Chef Folse on Friday, Feb. 6, in Penn College's Academic Center Auditorium.
From a Cajun Shack to the World! Chef Motivates Students to Pursue Culinary Dreams Published 02.27.1998 News Home Page contents "Success is living your dreams every day," Chef John Folse told a crowd of young people who are dreaming of careers in the kitchen. Pennsylvania College of Technology's hospitality students and more than 150 high school students from across the state were treated to a motivational speech and cooking demonstration by Chef Folse on Friday, Feb. 6, in Penn College's Academic Center …

Business and industry are increasingly turning to Pennsylvania College of Technology's Technology Transfer Center to provide technical training for employees. During the 1996-97 academic year, enrollment in TTC programming surged to over 6,100. At the beginning of the '90s, that figure totaled nearly 1,400, so the growing demand is evident.
Technology Transfer Center Blankets State With Technical Training Published 02.21.1998 News Home Page contents Business and industry are increasingly turning to Pennsylvania College of Technology's Technology Transfer Center to provide technical training for employees. During the 1996-97 academic year, enrollment in TTC programming surged to over 6,100. At the beginning of the '90s, that figure totaled nearly 1,400, so the growing demand is evident. Calls for support are coming from across the …

A video produced by Pennsylvania College of Technology's Office of Instructional Technology and Media Services has captured an "Award of Distinction" in a national competition. The production won its award in the education category of The Communicator Awards, an awards organization which recognizes outstanding work in the communications field. Produced by Bruce E.
Video Production Captures National Award Published 02.16.1998 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents A video produced by Pennsylvania College of Technology's Office of Instructional Technology and Media Services has captured an "Award of Distinction" in a national competition. The production won its award in the education category of The Communicator Awards, an awards organization which recognizes outstanding work in the communications field. Produced by Bruce E. Huffman, College producer/videographer, …

"I think what will impact and change Pennsylvania College of Technology is the demand of the workforce, in terms of what kinds of programs and services students will need to go out and obtain gainful employment in the workforce. I think the demands of business and industry are truly going to be the major influences that determine what our future will be." Dr.
College Changes as Workforce Needs Evolve Published 01.15.1998 News Home Page contents "I think what will impact and change Pennsylvania College of Technology is the demand of the workforce, in terms of what kinds of programs and services students will need to go out and obtain gainful employment in the workforce. I think the demands of business and industry are truly going to be the major influences that determine what our future will be." Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour, interim president of Penn College, does …