Abdul B. Pathan, professor of economics at Pennsylvania College of Technology, recently presented a paper at the 30th annual meeting of the Northeastern Association of Business, Economics and Technology. The paper, "Use of Real World Events to Teach Principles of Economics," will be published in the conference proceedings. The event was held Oct. 25-26 in State College.
Two workshops recognizing Disability Awareness Month "Assistive Technology: Facilitating Access Inside and Outside of the Classroom" and "Facilitating Communication With Students Who Are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing"were held this week on campus. In photo, School of Hospitality student Alyssa J. Giedroc explains an FM listening system to Peggy A. Barbour, Advisement Center specialist.
Two Penn College librarians gave a presentation during the Pennsylvania Library Association's annual conference, held Oct. 14-17 at The Penn Stater Conference Center. Georgia R. Laudenslager (at left in photo) and Tracey Amey delivered a "poster session" about an audio tour of the new Madigan Library that is available via podcast.
PCToday continues its regular feature welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Penn College employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office. Among the latest additions: Matthew David , Assistant Director, Library Services, Madigan Library, effective Nov. 12 Nicholas Timm , Food Service Worker, Campus Center, (Regular Part-Time), Food Services, starting Oct. 12
Pennsylvania College of Technology recently welcomed new faculty and staff for 2007-08 to its academic schools and offices. The faculty and staff members − and brief biographies for each − follow.
Steven R. Parker, instructor of environmental technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, will present a Library Forum program on Oct. 23 describing his experiences helping American Indian tribes nationwide fight "agroterrorism" the intentional attempt to compromise the country's food supply. The session, which will be presented from 4 to 5 p.m.
To enhance the safety and welfare of its students and employees, Pennsylvania College of Technology will begin conducting background checks for all full-time faculty and staff positions − as well as a number of other job categories − as part of its hiring process. Background checks will be required for all new job searches that begin on or after Oct. 29.
PCToday continues its regular feature welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Penn College employees, as reported by the Human Resources Office. Among the latest additions: Charles Cooper, Library Technology Specialist, (Regular Part-time), Madigan Library, starting Oct. 14
Thinking about "broadening" your teaching experience? Read what Fulbrighter Donald E. Hall says in " Why Professors Should Teach Abroad ," an article in the latest Chronicle of Higher Education.
Lawrence W. Emery Jr., a counselor/assistant professor in the Counseling, Career and Disability Services Office at Pennsylvania College of Technology, has received special recognition from the National Board for Certified Counselors. Emery received Special Recognition for Outstanding Merit in the Area of Continuing Education for remaining current in the field of counseling.
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