A New Year’s tradition – Pennsylvania College of Technology’s eye-opening participation in the nation’s largest indoor agricultural attraction – is about to be renewed.
Knowledgeable students and employees will busily represent the college at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, and personify the event’s 2019 theme of “Imagine the Opportunities.”
“We always look forward to showcasing the excitement of our academic programs. This is a great opportunity to introduce Farm Show visitors to the opportunities a Penn College degree provides,” said Carolyn R. Strickland, vice president for enrollment management/associate provost. “With so many visitors from across the commonwealth, we also enjoy connecting with our alumni attending the event.”
The weather was as mercurial as you’d expect from autumn in Pennsylvania – persistent precipitation giving way to scrumptious sunshine – but Fall Open House at Penn College was much more predictable: a daylong forecast of helpful employees, students and alumni, all eager to guide the stream of visitors that wound its way from building to building, hoping to join an imminent cohort of “tomorrow makers.”
Baccalaureate students who commit to completing their degrees in four years can freeze their tuition rates as part of a new initiative launching at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
The Momentum Incentive Program enables students to opt in for a Fall 2020 start. The program is open to first-time, full-time bachelor-degree students who enroll by May 1, 2020.
To keep their incoming-year tuition rate the same for the remaining three years, students must complete at least 30 credits each academic year and maintain a GPA of at least a 3.0.
Sixteen students are serving as Presidential Student Ambassadors for the 2019-20 academic year at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Selected for their demonstration of leadership, campus involvement, academic achievement and college pride, the student ambassadors act as liaisons between Penn College and prospective and current students and their families, guests, alumni, industry partners and friends of the college.
The Financial Aid Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering free assistance for current and future college students and their families to complete the 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
The college is hosting FAFSA completion sessions on its main campus to assist with the online application. The FAFSA is required by colleges and universities to determine student eligibility for federal and state grants, loans and some scholarships.
The sessions are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9, from noon to 2:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Both sessions will be in Room 1049 of the college’s Student & Administrative Services Center. Students currently enrolled or planning to attend any college or university are invited. Students who are 23 or younger should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Pennsylvania College of Technology’s rich history of turning today’s eager learners into the highly skilled workforce of tomorrow will be on ample display during an Oct. 27 Open House.
The college will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for prospective students and their families to delve into scores of bachelor’s, associate and certificate programs. Buses will conveniently traverse main campus throughout the day, and shuttles will regularly carry guests to and from the Schneebeli Earth Science and Lumley Aviation centers.
“Our students learn by doing, and our Open House is no different. Guests will get a taste of the student experience by exploring labs and participating in hands-on activities,” said Jen M. Cullin-Hetrick, coordinator of admissions events and communications. “Connecting with faculty, staff, students and alumni provides ample opportunity for prospective students to have their questions answered and to discover their path at Penn College.”
The Northeast PA Manufacturers & Employers Council and Pennsylvania College of Technology have announced a partnership and a scholarship opportunity for YES (Your Employability Skills) Northeast Program graduates.
YES, which is administered by the council, is a 120-hour, one-credit, year-round elective course that addresses the shortfall of basic skills that employers say are lacking in many job applicants. The course covers 38 modules in all, including communication, team building, interview/resume/cover letter writing, completing a job application, personal finance, conflict resolution, and time management.
Glass shares his powerful voice with an engaged audience.Men’s basketball coach Geoff B. Hensley shares diversity initiatives undertaken in Wildcat athletics.Bywords for changeJeanne M. Kerschner, director of the college’s occupational therapy assistant program, relates how knowledge and sensitivity are key to providing health care to a widely varied client population.Beerman, who introduced Glass to those assembled in the Klump Academic Center Auditorium, closes with sincere gratitude for his eye-opening dialogue.
Mobilized by a guest speaker’s incisive perspective and moved by his inspiring experience, a cross-section of faculty, staff and students engaged in an essential conversation about furthering academic achievement for all. In a Thursday presentation titled, “Action and Accountability,” Quadrese’ M. Glass – a recent Dickinson College alumnus about to assume a graduate program coordinator position in South Africa on behalf of an educational nonprofit – discussed how “inclusivity” can be more than a concept; how the Penn College family can provide a welcoming home to students who don’t feel as though they belong here. Facilitated by the Admissions Office (particularly Nicole G. Beerman, admissions counselor for diversity initiatives, and counselors Lorenzo A. Marefka and Lee A. Dawson), the talk addressed how the campus community can fold diversity into its daily interactions and classroom curricula. Glass is a graduate of Philadelphia Futures, which provides low-income, first-generation students with the tools, resources and opportunities necessary for college success. Penn College has a relationship with that program, funded by the Brook J. Lenfest Foundation, which provides financial and academic support for students enrolled in associate degree majors.
In an effort to better serve incoming Penn College students and their families, offices within Enrollment Management – Admissions, Financial Aid, and College Transitions & First Year Initiatives – will be open until 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays through Aug. 15. Get your admissions, financial aid, placement testing and scheduling questions answered before the rapidly approaching start of the fall semester! Each of those offices is conveniently located on the first floor of the Student & Administrative Services Center near the college’s main entrance off Maynard Street, as well as available by phone:
Admissions – 570-327-4761 or 800-367-9222
Bursar (open until 6 p.m., on call until 8) – 570-327-4762 or 800-367-9222
Financial Aid – 570-327-4766 or 800-367-9222
College Transitions & First Year Initiatives – 570-320-8003 or 800-367-9222
A new branding spot, featured on Penn College’s YouTube channel, puts “tomorrow” within reach of prospective students interested in taking on high-demand careers, mastering practical skills and putting technology to the test. “The time is now,” the 30-second video reminds them. “The future is in your hands!”
Kathleen V. McNaul, director of college transitions and first year initiatives, talks with Frankie M. Gagliardi III, of Pottstown.Accepted students and their families hear an informative overview from Murphy.Lunch, featuring a teeming end-of-the-line cookie tray, beckons visitors.Sandra L. Richmond (center left), dean of nursing and health sciences, engages guests in conversation.
Accepted Student Day, designed to celebrate all students accepted to Penn College for the Fall 2019 semester, was held this past weekend. No matter where they are in the enrollment process, Sunday’s event was to help incoming students solidify their decision to attend Penn College. The day began with lunch, during which attendees could interact with relevant office representatives, alumni, current students and other accepted students. In addition to networking opportunities, select activities were available to help them navigate their next steps. Initially, the Admissions Office planned to host the event under a tent on the intramural field, but moved it into the Field House. (Yard games were then moved to the tent to provide a dry place to play.) During lunch, several campus offices and groups from across campus mingled with families, including Academic Affairs, Admissions, alumni volunteers, College Transitions and First Year Initiatives, Financial Aid, Residence Life, Student Activities and various student leaders. The day also included a welcome by Ashley R. Murphy, associate dean for admissions and financial aid; a drawing for a $50 gift card from The College Store; a “Student’s Choice” menu of optional activities; and a new campus tour centered around such traditions as therapy dogs in Madigan Library and Midnight Breakfast in the Keystone Dining Room. Photos provided by the Admissions Office
Less than 24 hours after freezing April showers and overhead gloom shrouded the area, far more seasonal conditions prevailed for a Spring Open House that more than lived up to its name. Rising temperatures were matched by warm smiles and abundant goodwill in every corner of Penn College’s campuses, where students, employees and alumni helped inquisitive visitors spend a Saturday to remember.
College-minded students, overwhelmed by piles of possibilities as they consider which career path to follow, can sort through the clutter of options during a revealing visit to Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Spring Open House.
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6, members of the Penn College community will welcome potential students and their families, sharing their unique experiences from an institution that has helped tomorrow makers find their niche for more than a century.
The Financial Aid Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology will help current and future college students and their families complete the 2019-20 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
The FAFSA online application is required by colleges and universities to determine student eligibility for federal and state grants, federal loans and some scholarships.
Penn College’s free FAFSA completion session is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 24, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The session will be in Room 1049 of the Student & Administrative Services Center on the college’s main campus. Students enrolled or planning to enroll at any college or university are invited. Students who are 23 or younger should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The Financial Aid Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology is aiding college students, prospective students and families in completing the 2019-20 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
The college is hosting free FAFSA completion sessions on its main campus for staff to assist with the online application. The FAFSA is required by colleges and universities to determine student eligibility for federal and state grants, loans and some scholarships.
The sessions are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 24, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Both will be in Room 1049 of the college’s Student & Administrative Services Center. Students currently enrolled or planning to attend any college or university are invited. Students who are 23 or younger should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
