Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Cynthia Doherty as the College’s new Vice President of Academic Affairs.
In her role as Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Doherty will serve as the visionary academic leader of all full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and academic staff. Her position is charged with creating an atmosphere of quality and innovation, as well as championing curricular and programming development.
“I’m honored that the next chapter of my career is with Penn Highlands Community College,” stated Dr. Cynthia Doherty, Vice President of Academic Affairs. “I have spent my career in community college because of the mission to transform students’ lives. I look forward to engaging with the students, faculty, and staff at Penn Highlands as we continue to promote student success.”
Dr. Doherty brings nearly 20 years of experience in academic administration. Prior to Penn Highlands, she was most recently the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College (Harrisburg, PA). While there, she was also a tenured Professor of English.
Dr. Doherty holds a Ph.D. in English and a M.A. in English from The Pennsylvania State University, along with a B.A. in English from The King’s College.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College will be holding an Admissions & Athletics Open House at its facilities on Monday, February 20th. Attendees and their guests may choose to attend one of two sessions at either 2:30pm or 5:30pm.
Individuals will learn about Penn Highlands and its opportunities, including academic programs and coursework, transfer options, and athletics. Information on student life and financial aid will also be presented. Faculty and current students will be on-hand to discuss their personal experiences.
As an added incentive, prospective students will be eligible to win a 2023-2024 tuition voucher, good for a $250 discount, if they complete a survey while in attendance.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College will be hosting two Police Academy Open House events at its Richland Campus. Attendees and their guests may choose to attend one of two sessions on Wednesday, February 15, or Wednesday, March 8. Both sessions are from 6 – 7 PM.
Individuals will learn about the Penn Highlands Police Academy and its opportunities, including prescreening testing requirements and timing, the application process, tuition and fees, and equipment needs.
The Penn Highlands Police Academy is a certified unit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (Act 120). Successful completion of the program will earn cadets a certificate and permit graduates to test for a Commonwealth Municipal Police Training (MPT) number required of all municipal police officers in Pennsylvania.
Penn Highlands Community College serves the community with quality and affordable academic options in an inclusive atmosphere. Police Academy classes for the next slate of cadets begin in September 2023.
For additional information, please contact Dennis Miller, Police Academy Director, at 814.262.6443.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce that the following students have made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester.
Alexandria – Spencer Garrett Hoover
Altoona – Israa E. Ali, Denise Marie Barnes, Emma Leigh Bender, Rachael Bonsell, Natalie Shae Boose, Devan Anthony Brink, Nicole Horton, Scott Anthony Jurcik, Tara Paige Jurcik, Coleman James Kepner, Maura Marie Lowey, Courtney Michelle Luciano, Hannah Paige Mitchell, Kate Elizabeth Mueller, Victoria Noelle Sauers, Allys Marie Schmidhamer, Mackenzie Renea Shuke, Leah Jane Smith, Alexis Jade Wallace, Emily Warner
Ashville – Madison Marie Bender
Beaverdale – Christie M. Bonfanti, Kellie Howard
Bedford – Felica L. Hafer
Belsano – Katie Faith Long, Ira Lee Sickles
Berlin – Jerika Groves, Emma Rose Martz
Blairsville – Owen Ryan Clark, Beth A. Price
Boswell – Emily Michele Bittner, Madison Jade Burkholder, Sarah Margaret Hostetler
Bradford – Seth Mollander
Brockway – Tanner Joseph Morelli
Cairnbrook – Christy Lou Fleegle
Calvin – Brooke Anne Shee
Carrolltown – Christine Lee Cantalope, Grace Isabella Krumenacker, Tanner J. Maurer, Carly J. Mezzelo, Alyssa Walkingshaw
Central City – Jessica Leigh Collins, Timothy Hale Collins, Connor Anatoly Will
Chicora – Richard B. Goodman
Claysburg – Jordan Lafferty, Joseph D. Mauk, Evan Charles Potter
Clymer – Whitney Nicole Strong
Coalport – Seth Ethan Dillon
Colver- Nicole Cowan, Calvin McCullough Jacobs, Jesse David James, Allyssa Newton Nash
Cresson – Tara Marie Gorba, Robert Clair Kearney, Meghan Claire Mostick, Julia Michelle Taylor, Salvatore Tiracave
Davidsville – Samuel David Brahney, Mary Elizabeth Stanley
Dayton – Gavin John Solley
Delta – Jacob A. Puglia
Duncansville – Morgan Elizabeth Bihary, Jade Kathryn Corbin, Destany Hammel, Lisa Marie Tremmel
East Freedom – Logan Rylee Dick, Macray James Markovich, Tessa Marie Snavely
Ebensburg – Bryce Alan Hessler, Michaela Lees, Elizabeth G. Mundok, Tessa Novotny, Nathan Paul Schilling, Cody James Sral
Edinboro – Matthew George Silay
Erie – Jessica Bauer-Cook, Zachary Davis, Mallory Suzanne Jaquith, Matthew Paul Rinderle, Noah Zbach
Everett – Ashlynn Faith Stoll
Fallentimber – Kayla Finnigan
Franklin – Caden Anthony Toscano
Friedens – Gavin James Kimmel, Jessica Shockey, Andrew Paul Straka
Gallitzin – Austin G. Link
Glasgow – Baine Allan Seilhamer
Glen Hope – Madelyn Noel Peachman
Greensburg – Heather Harmon
Hastings – Lydia Emily Bezilla, Cindy K. Dillon, Carmella Rae Fredo, Jenna Lynn Serafin, Nathan Lee Wholaver
Heilwood – Anthony Joseph Rizzo
Hollidaysburg – Ibrahim Alawad Aljalki, Noah Christopher Best, Benjamin Patrick Dombrosky, Angela Michelle Fox, Damon Joseph Hesley, Laura Jean McNutt, Diksha Raj Pandit, Julianne Pascual
Hollsopple – Maciah Robyn Holsopple
Homer City – Larry Leon Olliver
Hooversville – Hannah Marie Zorn
Houtzdale – Justin Bowman
Huntingdon – Rebecca Bickle, William David Miller Harkleroad, Amanda Lyn Lamb, Amber Joy Newby
Hyde – Sean Lee Miller
Imler – Dodi Rena Krise
Indiana – David Luke Cochran, Jonathan Clark Gibbons, Shane Nicewonger
Johnstown – Seneca Leslie Benjamin, Savannah Lynn Bevec, Shayna Alexandra Blackford, Lauren B. Botteicher, Kayla Marie Brathwaite, Skylar R. Brougher, Lauren Faith Burrell, Michael Steven Cratty, Hannah Dadura, Isabella Marie Dadura, Darshel Daniel, Aaron J. Deffenbaugh, Kayla Danelle Dively, Lori Rose Eamigh, Gavin Robert Eash, Emily E. Euen, Autumn Skye Facci, Mackenzie Starr Flowers, Jenna Rae Foreman, Cody A. Goggin, Olivia Ada Kayin Grant, Brianna Hicks, Alana Marie Hinton, Liam Richard Hritz-Crotzer, Ean Jaber, Madison Elizabeth Keefer, Alyssa Nicole Keiper, Brian Scott Kennedy, Katilynn E. Keyser, Wade Travis Knipple, Kent John Krisay, Emily Rose Lowery, Qiana M. Lucas, Caleb James Mackel, Jeffrey Raymond Matevish, Kayleigh Rae Mikolich, Taylor Anne Mock, Priscilla Ortiz, Krish A. Patel, Riya Hiteshkuma Patel, Clarissa Catherine Pearce, Valerie Nicole Pinella, Seth Macaulay James Plummer, Chloe Rayne Polenik, Austin Ray Reese, Katelynne D. Robertson, Maria Isabel Rolon, William F. Roth, Luke Stephen Rozich, Matthew Paul Rozum, Matthew Joseph Russo, Joseph Facciani Sabo, Nicholas Santos Salguero, Jaclynne Joyce Schario, Dale Schneider, Jordan Wesely Shaw, Stephanie Michelle Shuhayda, Elizabeth Ann Stricker, Myah Nichole Teeter, Carson Lee Thomas, Quentin Andrew Tyndale, Anthony Walters, Erik Laroi Ward, Hannah M. Wenderoth, Renu Williams, Charizma Rose Wilson, Steven Joseph Winfield, Joziah Emanuel Wyatt-Taylor, Marcus E. Zierer, Alexandra E. Zoldos
Kittanning – Drake Henry Atherton
Latrobe – Anthony Lamosek, Samuel Alan Marsh
Lewistown – Sara Paige Chattin, Tyler Lee Hunter
Lilly – Grant William Bossler, Meagan Barbara Leahey, Julia Ann Podrasky, Ethan Everett Reese, Isaac Payne Wiggins
Loretto – Ryan Joseph Lenz
Meyersdale – Jordan Lynn Werner
Mineral Point – Shae Willis Alderfer, Aaron J. Dreikorn, Elliot Michael Knepper, David J. Morley
Mount Union – Logan A. Yakymac
Munster – Madison Marie Wirfel-Latocha
Nanty Glo – Shaelyn Nicole Silko, Christine M. Smith
Petersburg – Tricia May Farine, Corinne Shae Mowrer
Philadelphia – Emily Theresa Reichwein
Philipsburg – Ryan Douglas Kephart
Portage – Jon Patrick Brickley, Austin Michael Feathers, Justin M. Hazlett, Molly Gretchen Hochrein, Levi James Marsh, Jeremy Zane Piatak, Jonathan Robert Wolford
Roaring Spring – Christine Suzanne Brown, Jordyn Mackenzie Heuston, Micah Susan Moore, Madison Musselman
Robertsdale – Karly Denae Schiffel
Rockwood – Alexander Sheldon Benford, Kelly Ann Hearn, Bri Lee Pavkovich
Ruffs Dale – Jacob Manetta
Saint Marys – Jonathan William Krug, Allison Rae Vollmer
Saint Michael – Christopher Kyle Kurchak, Jennafer Anne Ofsanko
Salisbury – Brooke Elise Gnagey
Salix – Adam J. Cann, Robert Stephen Sivi
Saxton – Christina Nichole Sparks
Seward – Carrie Ann Bizich, Patrick Steven Kishlock
Shirleysburg – Jennifer Lynn Seibert, Wyatt James Snair
Silver Spring – Jason Yu
Smithmill – Nathaniel Robert Beers
Somerset – Chloe Rebecca Berman, Renee Ivy Eash, Emma Grace Engleka, Emily Taylor Evans, Meaghan Marie Peters, Gretchen Pritts, Rylee A. Pucci, Cheyenne Elaine Raley, Abigail Marie Reed, Brittani Sarver, Abigail M. Show, Jade Isabelle Williams
South Fork – Kayla Marie Clifford
Spruce Creek – Claire Elise Fisher
State College – Carly Marie Sullivan
Stoystown – Austin Michael Craycraft, Alicia Fyock
Tyrone – Jason Eric Barr, Meghan E. McMullen, Alex Robert Miller, Tyler Haven Riggleman
Vintondale – Tatumn Deleaney Coyle
Waterfall – Ryan Wesley Shields
Williamsburg – Gabriel Ashton Mingle
Windber – Kyra Noel Allison, Jessica Rose Baeder, Tyler Nicholas Brown, Quinn Maddison Charney, Allison Mae Dusack, John Jarrett Evans, Abigail Marie Gordon, Karli Shay Hanik, Mya Angelene Havyer, Gabriel Byron Helsel, Kaden Michael Klonicke, Trinity Jade Klucik, Megan B. Ott, Stephanie R. Reighard, Jordan Anthony Romani, Trinity A. Stewart, Jamin Anthony Tomaselli, Jude Robert Tomaselli, Mason Andrew Toth
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College congratulates its Marketing & Communications Team on being awarded five (5) Medallion Awards this year from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). These awards were presented recently at NCMPR District 1’s annual conference in Syracuse, New York.
The team took home awards in the following categories: Original Photography – Unmanipulated (gold), Social Media Campaign (gold), Quick-Turn Video (silver), E-Card (silver), and Website (bronze).
“Being recognized for excellence in creative abilities in the industry is quite humbling, but none of this would be possible without a solid, talented team surrounded by the strength of the college community,” stated Raymond Weible, Jr., Director of Marketing and Communications. “Penn Highlands provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere, one where all can thrive.”
The members of Marketing & Communications that participated in these initiatives consist of the following:
Raymond Weible, Jr., Director of Marketing & Communications, has spearheaded a multitude of web, digital media, and overall brand initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism/Advertising and a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications, both from West Virginia University.
Andrew Podolak, Strategic Communications Coordinator, serves as an integral member of the team, playing a role across all initiatives. His focus includes writing, social media, campaign planning, analytics, and more. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from the University of Pittsburgh.
Troy Bugosh, Visual Communication & Marketing Manager, focuses heavily on photography, graphic design, video production, brand integration, and more for the College. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
Since 2015, the Marketing & Communications team at Penn Highlands Community College has won a total of thirty-one (31) NCMPR Medallion and Paragon Awards, which recognizes excellence in marketing, design, and public relations at two-year schools.
Marketing & Communications Team. Left to right: Andrew Podolak, Raymond Weible, Jr., and Troy Bugosh.
About NCMPR
The National Council for Marketing & Public Relations is a professional organization for individuals involved in marketing, communications, public relations and enrollment management at community, junior, and technical colleges. NCMPR provides professional development opportunities, advocates on behalf of the profession and the institutions it serves, and recognizes professional excellence.
NCMPR is the only organization of its kind that exclusively represents marketing and public relations professionals at community and technical colleges. They are one of the fastest-growing affiliates of the American Association of Community Colleges, representing more than 1,550 members from over 650 colleges across the United States, Canada, and other countries.
Pennsylvania Highlands is a part of District 1, which includes schools from Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec, and United Kingdom.
