Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus, near Wellsboro, has been designated a Northern Tier partner in a 17-county SkillsNet Internet-Based Training Project. The initiative is being coordinated by Penn College's Technology Transfer Center. The primary goal of SkillsNet is to make Internet-based learning modules available to a diverse population.
Penn College's North Campus Advances Internet-Based Learning Published 10.27.1998 News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus, near Wellsboro, has been designated a Northern Tier partner in a 17-county SkillsNet Internet-Based Training Project. The initiative is being coordinated by Penn College's Technology Transfer Center. The primary goal of SkillsNet is to make Internet-based learning modules available to a diverse population. Eleven partner sites representing education, …

Pennsylvania College of Technology is reaching out to individuals interested in exploring nontraditional careers. Through the College's New Choices/New Options and Women in Technologies Trades programming, two individual workshop series are being offered one during the day and the other in the evening. The first will meet Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 2 through Nov. 25.
Workshops Explore Nontraditional Careers Published 10.26.1998 News Home Page contents Pennsylvania College of Technology is reaching out to individuals interested in exploring nontraditional careers. Through the College's New Choices/New Options and Women in Technologies Trades programming, two individual workshop series are being offered one during the day and the other in the evening. The first will meet Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 2 through Nov. 25. The second is being held from …

A student, administrator and adviser of the physician assistant major at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently were presented awards by the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants for their contributions to the society and the field. Richard Rockwell, a senior physician assistant student from Sayre, received a $500 scholarship.
Physician Assistant Major Earns Honors Published 10.26.1998 News Student News Home Page contents A student, administrator and adviser of the physician assistant major at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently were presented awards by the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants for their contributions to the society and the field. Richard Rockwell, a senior physician assistant student from Sayre, received a $500 scholarship. Esther Klinger, interim program director and clinical director at Penn …

At Penn College's North Campus:Reunion Set for New Choices/New Options Participants Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus in Wellsboro is seeking past participants of the New Choices/New Options program for a reunion on Saturday, Oct. 31.
New Choices/New Options Reunion, Workshop Announced Published 10.23.1998 News Home Page contents At Penn College's North Campus: Reunion Set for New Choices/New Options Participants Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus in Wellsboro is seeking past participants of the New Choices/New Options program for a reunion on Saturday, Oct. 31. The theme for the day is "Career Success: Take Charge of Your Future." The free event will feature special workshops for participants, activities for children, a …

Dr. William B. Urosevich, associate professor of biology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has been named the United States Army Reserve Optometry Consultant to the Surgeon General of the Army. Urosevich has been involved in Army optometry since 1983. He was the co-developer of the first Army optometry residency program at West Point.
Urosevich Named Optometry Consultant to Army Surgeon General Published 10.21.1998 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Dr. William B. Urosevich, associate professor of biology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has been named the United States Army Reserve Optometry Consultant to the Surgeon General of the Army. Urosevich has been involved in Army optometry since 1983. He was the co-developer of the first Army optometry residency program at West Point. In addition to teaching at Penn College, …

A number of Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty and staff recently have been in the news for a variety of accomplishments. James T. Gugino, video engineer/editor, worked as a camera operator with World Sports Enterprises during the recent Pennsylvania 400 and ARCA 200 NASCAR races at Pocono International Raceway. Gugino also provided technical support for in-car cameras.
Penn College People in the News Published 10.19.1998 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents A number of Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty and staff recently have been in the news for a variety of accomplishments. James T. Gugino , video engineer/editor, worked as a camera operator with World Sports Enterprises during the recent Pennsylvania 400 and ARCA 200 NASCAR races at Pocono International Raceway. Gugino also provided technical support for in-car cameras. His expertise was utilized for four …

Larry L. Michael, associate dean for the Technology Transfer Center and Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Ben Franklin Technology Center of Central and Northern Pennsylvania. Michael has been with Penn College's Technology Transfer Center since 1990.
Larry Michael Appointed to Ben Franklin Board Published 10.16.1998 News Faculty & Staff Home Page contents Larry L. Michael, associate dean for the Technology Transfer Center and Continuing Education at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Ben Franklin Technology Center of Central and Northern Pennsylvania. Michael has been with Penn College's Technology Transfer Center since 1990. The Technology Transfer Center provides noncredit training to over 7,600 …

Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour, president of Pennsylvania College of Technology, recently met with key officials at the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Labor and the White House, capping a four-day agenda in Washington, D.C.
Gilmour Visits Nation's Capital, Harvard Published 10.13.1998 News Home Page contents Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour, president of Pennsylvania College of Technology, recently met with key officials at the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Labor and the White House, capping a four-day agenda in Washington, D.C. The activities were part of an in-depth briefing designed to update educational leaders on national issues and to identify contacts and resources in Washington that could help link Penn …

The Potter County Education Council and Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus are teaming up to bring New Choices/New Options Career Development Services to Potter County. A job-search workshop will be held at the new satellite office of the Potter County Education Council (formerly the Widmann's building) on Main Street in Galeton from Oct. 19 through Nov. 13.
Job Search Workshop Set in Galeton Published 10.12.1998 News Events Home Page contents The Potter County Education Council and Pennsylvania College of Technology's North Campus are teaming up to bring New Choices/New Options Career Development Services to Potter County. A job-search workshop will be held at the new satellite office of the Potter County Education Council (formerly the Widmann's building) on Main Street in Galeton from Oct. 19 through Nov. 13. If you are a single parent (male or female), a …

Gov. Tom Ridge has directed his Human Resources Investment Council and the Department of Labor and Industry to carry out the provisions of the recently enacted Federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998. In a letter to U.S.
Governor Directs Investment Council, L&I to Carry Out Federal Workforce Act Published 10.12.1998 News Home Page contents Gov. Tom Ridge has directed his Human Resources Investment Council and the Department of Labor and Industry to carry out the provisions of the recently enacted Federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998. In a letter to U.S. Labor Secretary Alexis Herman a copy of which was delivered to the HRIC's board of directors at a meeting at Pennsylvania College of Technology Ridge asked the HRIC to …