Pennsylvania College of Technology Gary Daddario III

A Young School Williamsport Technical Institute ◦ Founded in 1941 ◦ Was founded as a source of training American soldiers Williamsport Area Community College ◦ Founded in 1965 ◦ Was founded to expand the education of students upon graduation of high school Pennsylvania College of Technology ◦ Founded in 1989 ◦ Founded as an affiliate of The Pennsylvania State University to offer certificate, associate, and baccalaureate degree programs

Some Current School Numbers Students: 6,409 total heads ◦ 64.6% Male and 35.4% Female ◦ 85.3% Full-time and 14.7% Part-time ◦ Average Class Size: 17.9 students ◦ Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:20 Employees: 1681 total employed ◦ 630 – Full-time, non-faculty ◦ 441 – Casual part-time, non-faculty ◦ 308 – Full-time faculty ◦ 199 – Part-time faculty ◦ 103 – Regular Part-time, non-faculty

What is the General Goal? Four Major Mission Objectives: ◦ Hands on Education:  Applied, real-world instruction  Small classes and labs  Skilled faculty with business and industry experience ◦ Student-Centered Environment:  Holistic experience fostering educational, personal, physical, and social development  Expressed belief in dignity and worth of every individual

General Goal (cont’d) Four Major Mission Objectives Cont’d: ◦ Business and Industry Partnerships:  Skill enhancing opportunities for faculty  Work-based experiences for students  Highly qualified workforce for community ◦ Community of Respect:  Collegial and mutually supportive environment  Cultivated appreciation of other’s differences

Mathematics Intern Duties: ◦ To assist the teaching department in any form of:  Paperwork  Tutoring  Grading  Course preparation and organization ◦ To represent the department according to the school’s ethics and values

What Can I Bring to You? Love of mathematics Desire to see the advancement of students Developed knowledge of mathematics Great project management skills Goal oriented mindset Exceptional work ethic Creativity Well established organizational skills

Why Penn Tech? EEO Statement: ◦ “Penn College is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. The Chronicle: ◦ Great Colleges to Work For in 2009:  Shows exemplary working conditions  Strong school/staff relationship  Well qualified and experienced staff

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