College continues 20th Celebration with Puttapalooza, 5K Run/Walk, Homecoming, and more

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College continues to celebrate their 20th Anniversary during the 2014-2015 Academic Year.

During the week of April 13th through April 18th, Pennsylvania Highlands will celebrate the anniversary with the first homecoming events in the College’s history.  Student clubs and organizations will host “Spirit Week” Monday through Friday at each of the College’s five locations in Cambria, Somerset, Huntingdon, and Blair counties.

On Friday, April 17th, the College Foundation will host the area’s most unique golf tournament, Puttapalooza, bringing community members together in support of the work being done by the Community College Foundation. All tickets for this fundraising event, sponsored by Somerset Trust Company, include pre-game appetizers, 18 mini-golf holes, and a post-game meal that is as fun as the golf itself.

The Foundation will then host its annual Black Bear Sprint to Success 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 18th, sponsored by Wessel & Company.  Registration begins at 8:00 AM and the race starts at 9:00 AM sharp.  Pre-registration for the event is $15.00 and race-day registration is $20.00.  The course is an asphalt and macadam style course beginning at the College’s main entrance.  Awards will be given to the top 3 male and top 3 female overall finishers. In addition, awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers based on pre-determined age groups.

Proceeds from both the golf tournament and the race will benefit Community College scholarships, programs, facilities, and faculty development.

Following the race, students, employees, alumni, and community members are invited to our Homecoming Family Day activities.  From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, attendees will enjoy a 9-hole mini-golf course, musical entertainment, family activities, alumni/student athletic games, and a catered lunch at noon.  College alumni are encouraged to attend our Alumni Meet & Greet at 11:30 AM in the Mangarella Library.

“Penn Highlands is thrilled to welcome community members to the Richland Campus to help us celebrate our 20th year of service to the Southern Alleghenies,” said Dr. Walter Asonevich, President of Penn Highlands.  “When we take a step back and look at all that we have been able to accomplish over those 20 years, all of the lives the College has impacted, it’s quite remarkable.

“We would like to thank everyone in the community for being so welcoming to us over the past twenty years,” said Asonevich. “We will continue to serve the region through both our high quality educational opportunities and community service projects.”

For more information about Homecoming Week activities, please contact the President’s Office at 814.262.3820.

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Welding Open House & Tour coming in April; learn about the College’s Welding Program

Interested in what it takes to be a welder? Pennsylvania Highlands Community College will be holding an open house and tour of its facilities for the College’s Welding Technology associate’s degree on Thursday, April 16^th, from 5 to 7pm. This event will begin at the welding school, which is part of JWF Industries.

Those in attendance will gain valuable insight into the program, including general program information, the curriculum and course instructions, admissions requirements, and scholarship information. Plus, individuals will get to learn about potential careers and the job outlook beyond earning their associate’s degree.

All interested community members and their families are welcome to attend and tour the facility. Welding instructors from the program will be on-hand to guide prospective students through the facilities of JWF Industries and the welding school, where classes will be held.

With only limited availability, to attend this event you must RSVP by Wednesday, April 8^th. Please RSVP by contacting Anna Elias in the College’s Admissions Office at 814.262.6457 or aelias@pennhighlands.edu.

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Quality Assurance Training Contract awarded; Training Sessions being provided to six Counties

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has contracted with the Southern Alleghenies Workforce Investment Board and the Southern Alleghenies PREP Network to conduct Quality Assurance training throughout the region. Attendees must be employees of, and sponsored by, a business located in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon, or Somerset counties.

Participants will gain an understanding of Quality Assurance (QA) systems, problem solving, the impact QA has on consistently meeting the customer’s requirements, and QA’s role in supporting Continuous Improvement. In addition, participants will learn Root Cause Analysis methodologies through both hands-on exercises and lecture-based learning. ISO requirements for internal audits, auditing techniques, documentation of findings, communicating results, and corrective action follow-up will also be presented.

The program includes eight hours of training, morning and afternoon breaks, and lunch for $94 per person. The cost of this training is being subsidized through a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Attendees realize a savings of 70% ($217) off of the total cost of the program ($311).

All training sessions will begin at 8am and end at 5pm. A training session will be held in each of the six regional counties. These training sessions include:

• Bedford County: April 15^th, Pennsylvania CareerLink of Bedford County
• Blair County: April 16^th, Penn Highlands Blair Center
• Cambria County: May 4^th, Penn Highlands Richland Campus
• Fulton County: May 7^th, VFW in McConnellsburg, PA
• Huntingdon County: May 5^th, Penn Highlands Huntingdon Center
• Somerset County: April 13^th, Penn Highlands Somerset Center

For additional information or to register for any of these training sessions, please call 814.262.3813. The deadline for registration is five business days prior to the training date.

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Technology Management Program now Online; complete Degree in 16 Months

Beginning this fall, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is giving working adults and community members with busy schedules another option to expand their education, with the College’s new Technology Management online degree completion program.

The online format allows students to work and continue with family commitments while earning their degree. This Technology Management degree completion program enables students to study when it is convenient for them.

This online degree is a part of the College’s degree completion program, allowing students the ability to earn their associate’s degree in just 16 months (four semesters) with this online accelerated track program. Through the degree completion program, students are able to apply their previous learning toward earning an associate’s degree in Technology Management.  This program is ideal for students who have earned and learned through:

• previously completed college credits,
• on-the-job training and life experiences,
• military experience, or
• technical training or certification.

To be eligible for the degree completion program, students must be able to obtain a minimum of 15 credits in technical electives through military experience, vocational or technical program completion, life experience, or previously earned college credits.

The number of credits awarded is determined through an official evaluation of prior learning and experience. For additional information on the admissions process and prior learning assessment, please contact the Admissions Office at 814.262.6446 or admissions@pennhighlands.edu.

Click here to learn more about the College’s Technology Management program.

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