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  • Patrick Lehman named to the 2015 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team as a Silver Scholar

    Posted April 22, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    MR - 20150422 - Student named Coca-Cola Silver Scholar (Pat Lehman)Pennsylvania Highlands Community College student Robert Patrick Lehman, of Windber, has been named a 2015 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Silver Scholar. Lehman will graduate in May 2015 with a degree in Business Management. He plans to attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania after graduating from Pennsylvania Highlands.

    The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars, and providing nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. Each Silver Scholar receives a $1,250 scholarship and a special medallion.

    There were over 1,700 applicants for the scholarship. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society administers the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Program and recognizes Coca-Cola Community College scholars during the All-State Community College Academic Team Recognition ceremonies held in 38 states.

    Community college presidents or their designated nominators may submit no more than two nominations per campus for this award. An independent panel of judges considers outstanding academic rigor, grade point average, academic and leadership awards, and engagement in college and community service in the selection process.

    Mr. Lehman is the President of both the Student Senate and the National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi). He is the Vice President of Public Relations for the Beta Epsilon Omega chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Pat is also the Chairman of College Senate and sits as a student representative on the College Board of Trustees. He is a member of the philosophy Club and volunteers with many different organizations and projects.

    “Pat Lehman has been an outstanding student and leader at Pennsylvania Highlands,” said Dr. Walter Asonevich, President of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. “He has been a role model for our students and staff and is a prime example of what is possible when a person pursues their dreams with purpose and conviction. Pat will be an asset to any college, business, or organization with which he is involved and we will be proud to be able to count him as an alumnus of Pennsylvania Highlands.”

  • 2015 Black Bear Sprint to Success 5K Results

    Posted April 21, 2015 at 9:01 am

    Pennsylvania Highlands Community College held its 8th Annual Black Bear Sprint to Success 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 18th, at the College’s Richland Campus. Organizers would like to thank Wessel & Company for serving as the event sponsor and recruiting such a large number of participants. Proceeds from the race will help the Pennsylvania Highlands Foundation provide funding for student scholarships, faculty development, and program support.

    Results are as follows:

    MALE RUN & WALK 

    Top Three Overall
    1. Ean King, 17:54
    2. Grant Cruse, 19 21:40
    3. Vinnie Mulcahy, 29 22:32

    14 And Under
    1. Harlan Chandler, 23:17
    2. Jack Hostetler, 28:26
    3. Gavin Miller, 28:52
    4. Stevie Tomasko, 49:26
    5. Donovan Lenhard, 51:23
    6. Landon Miller, 51:58

    15-19
    1. A.J. Papcunik, 24:18

    20-29
    1. Sean McCool, 25:27
    2. Frank Brown, 26:07
    3. Nicholas Felton, 30:26
    4. Brad Rousell, 46:35

    30-39
    1. Andrew Stephenson, 23:20
    2. Keith Lenhard, 24:38
    3. Ben Wadsworth, 25:06
    4. Raymond Weible, Jr., 29:58
    5. Tim Wadsworth, 31:56
    6. Michael Montag, 55:22

    40-49
    1. Mike Kick, 25:42
    2. Chad Bunk, 43:51

    50-59
    1. Gary Honkus, 29:46
    2. Michael Orr, 43:18
    3. Kevin Sabo, 43:47
    4. Sam Carpenter, 49:32
    5. Larry Brugh, 50:35

    60-69
    1. George Hancock, 23:52
    2. Denny Cruse, 24:03
    3. Larry Varchetti, 27:35
    4. Eric Rummell, 32:22
    5. Jim Cook, 32:49
    6. Michael Pasierb, 39:33
    7. Larry Ramirez, 44:13
    8. Bob Mainhart, 49:48
    9. Ted Nichols, 53:45

    FEMALE RUN & WALK

    Top Three Overall
    1. Catherine Muchesko, 19:58
    2. Elizabeth Makin, 24:24
    3. Brenda Szelong, 25:16

    14 And Under
    1. Haidee Errett, 41:30
    2. Kaydee Swires, 43:46
    3. Abigail Lenhard, 50:28

    15-19
    1. Allison Melius, 25:47
    2. Brook Gallo, 32:51
    3. Allison Kick, 33:49
    4. Kayla Grove, 43:46
    5. Jenn Mazey, 47:35
    6. Autumn Kells, 47:54
    7. Ariel Ansell, 49:24
    8. Jill Snyder, 50:33

    20-29
    1. Tonya Bibby, 26:05
    2. Kathleen Clark, 28:27
    3. Marlissa Bearjar, 30:59
    4. Rebecca Luprek, 33:32
    5. Emily Felton, 38:48
    6. Kali Gilpatrick, 50:35
    7. Kayla Stephenson, 51:27

    30-39
    1. Michelle Maksymik, 26:16
    2. Jodi Billetdeaux, 28:04
    3. Danielle Miller, 29:29
    4. Amber Lenhard, 34:57
    5. Sally Bunk, 40:21
    6. Kristi Titus, 42:17
    7. Christine Tomasko, 49:22
    8. Jill Gontkovic, 50:50
    9. Adriann Kehl, 50:51
    10. Megan Montag, 55:22

    40-49
    1. Karen Teklinsky, 30:59
    2. Cheryl Chandler, 32:41
    3. April Renzi, 34:15
    4. Kristi Cintron, 39:29
    5. Lisa Christofes, 42:08
    6. Sharon Swires, 44:05
    7. Julia Nesbitt, 49:00
    8. Denise Papcunik, 51:44

    50-59
    1. Laura Spengler, 28:09
    2. Missy Felton, 30:26
    3. Tina Honkus, 31:49
    4. Amy Ray, 32:07
    5. Rene’ Fetchkan, 49:01
    6. Sherry Hofecker, 49:01
    7. Salli Weible, 51:43
    8. Elaine Vitko, 54:23
    9. Brenda Orr, 55:58

    60-69
    1. Carol Rummell, 32:32
    2. Kristal Acker, 33:42
    3. Sue Hunt, 33:43
    4. Susan Babalonis, 53:44
    5. Karen Deutsh, 54:23

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

    Posted March 27, 2015 at 9:52 am

    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.”

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

    Posted March 16, 2015 at 11:54 am

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

  • Blair Center adds two Academic Programs

    Posted February 23, 2015 at 11:07 am

    Beginning this fall, the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Blair Center is adding two healthcare programs to its already diverse list of academic offerings, the Associate of Applied Science in Healthcare Information Specialist degree and the Medical Coding Specialist diploma.

    Due to the increased use of electronic medical records, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor anticipates the need for 9,150 trained medical records and health information technicians by 2016. Students enrolling in the Healthcare Information Specialist associate’s degree program will be prepared to fill this demand.

    In addition to documenting records, students will learn how to securely protect, process, and prepare records, process admission or discharge documents, and more. Healthcare Information Specialist students will be able to use their knowledge to become a highly valued member of various medical environments.

    Students taking part in the Medical Coding Specialist program will learn the necessary skills and gain professional experience in medical coding, including Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), as well as International Classification of Diseases, 9th and 10th revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9 CM and ICD-10 CM). Graduates of this diploma program will be able to enter the medical profession as confident coders.

    These programs may be completed at Penn Highlands Blair, located in the Logan Valley Mall, or students may take several courses online, providing flexibility and convenience. For additional information on these offerings or other opportunities in Blair, please contact Penn Highlands Blair at 814.201.2700 or blair@pennhighlands.edu.