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Board votes to reduce Student Tuition and Fees

At the Board of Trustees meeting on August 28, 2012, the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to reduce student tuition and fees beginning with the Spring 2013 semester.

“Pennsylvania Highlands is committed to supporting our students in every way possible,” said College president Dr. Walter Asonevich. “We were fortunate to receive funding that was not anticipated when our original budget was developed in April. The Board of Trustees believes that this funding should be utilized to reduce the financial burden on our students.”

This tuition reduction will be in effect for classes taken at all of the College’s facilities. For further details on the upcoming reduction, view our article in the Tribune-Democrat.

Kish Bank donates to the College Foundation’s EITC Program

Bill Yaudes, Vice President and Huntingdon Regional Market Manager for Kish Bank, presents a check to Dr. Walter
Asonevich, President of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, at the College’s Education Center on Margy Drive. Kish Bank made the $4,700 donation to the College Foundation’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, which helps fund the Accelerated College Education (ACE) Program.

“Kish Bank has been a supporter of Pennsylvania Highlands from the very beginning,” said Dr. Asonevich. “We are proud to be serving this community and certainly honored to have such a dedicated community partner.”

Pennsylvania Highlands served over 100 students from the Huntingdon County area during the 2011-12 academic year.

College partners with Retraining Assistance Program for Veterans

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is reminding all unemployed veterans that training assistance is available through the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). The Department of Labor will offer employment assistance to every veteran who participates in and completes the program.

The VRAP offers training assistance to veterans who:

• Are between 35 and 60 years old
• Are unemployed on the date of application
• Have an other than dishonorable discharge
• Are not be eligible for any other VA education benefit program
• Are not in receipt of VA compensation due to unemployability
• Are not enrolled in a federal or state job training program

This program is limited and filling up quickly. Participants may receive up to 12 months of assistance equal to the monthly full-time payment rate under the Montgomery GI Bill–Active Duty program (currently $1,473 per month). The Department of Labor will offer employment assistance to every veteran who participates upon completion of the program.

Veterans may contact Pennsylvania Highlands at 814.262.6446 to speak with an admissions representative about participating. For further information, visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website.

Dean’s List for Spring 2012 announced

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is proud to announce that the following students have made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2012 semester.

Alexandria: Ashley Z. Miller, Teresa M. Mock

Altoona: Matthew T. Frederick, Kara J. Nixon, Krista E. Nixon

Ashville: Maria L. Novak

Bedford: Isaac A. Stiffler

Berlin: Alyssa A. Weigle

Boswell: Susan L. Heider, Clarissa J. Shaffer, Tammy L. Zeek

Canonsburg: Jonathan W. Jubin

Carrolltown: Nicole A. Eckenrode, Kristen R. Illig, Jeffrey A. Kline, Ronald A. Krumenacker

Cassville: Markie S. Whitsel

Central City: Stephanie M. Barnes, Shyla J. Collins, Heather M. Gogo, Bo W. Presto, Rosealyn Torquato

Coalport: Stephanie M. Tarr

Colver: Frank D. Brown, Travis A. Sergent, Janette Thompson

Conemaugh: Brandon M. Grove, Edna J. Livingston, Lisa A. Vasas

Cresson: Samantha A. Albarano, Abby A. Bono, Marsue R. Glenn, Kaitlin N. Harris, Katherine L. Luther, Tracy A. West

Curryville: Tara M. Sollenberger

Davidsville: Todd D. Bacon, Belinda R. Ford, Carly A. Frick, Laurel C. Harrison, Sarah L. Lloyd, Joshua R. Stine, Marisa L. Wagner

Donegal: Patricia-Joan Hager

Dunlo: Luther T. Varljen

Ebensburg: Jody M. Burkhardt, Maria C. Comisac, Megan A. Dospoy, Christopher J. Evans, Timothy R. Howard, Daniel J. Ledwich, Casey J. Little, Brian S. Riccella, Carley M. Smith

Elmora: Dennis W. Abrams, April L. Lane, Julie A. Lane

Fishertown: Christopher R. Carthew

Flinton: Trisha A. Cann

Gallitzin: Joslyn L. McAllister, Suzan Q. McMullen, Meghan G. Pike

Garret: Thomas L. Keller

Gray: Jolyn M. Gontis

Hastings: Jami L. Beltowshi, Courtney M. Dibble, Aaron W. Patterson, Kelley A. Talerico

Hesston: Christian N. Kafka, Jessica D. Reffner

Hollsopple: Mallory E. Ott, Crystal W. Palermini, Karen L. Steel

Homer City: Michelle L. Campbell

Hooversville: Dawn E. Yanosky

Jenners: Haden A. Kapitan

Jerome: Emanuel A. Coleman

Johnstown: Danielle M. Abbotts, Danielle M. Alberter, Scott J. Amity, Bobby J. Andrews, Emily J. Baker, Jacob M. Bambino, Julianne Banda, Clinton S. Belcher, Cathy M. Bergman, Naomi J. Bersamina, Kayla N. Boyer, Shanice N. Brandon, Ryan R. Browne, Leslie R. Buchan, Sarah M. Bunyea, Ashlee I. Burgo, Justin K. Burke, Tiffany J. Burnosky, Justin F. Capoueliez, Nicole E. Chaney, Murray C. Charney, Tiffany N. Chuklochak, Nicholus C. Clark, Jennifer M. Claycomb, Andrew R. Colvin, Lindsey M. Colvin, Brandon J. Cook, Heather M. Coulter, Dana M. Crosley, Caitlin J. Crowley, Amy B. Dixon, Michael P. Duffy, Clifford N. Dull, Joseph I. Ettien, Marcus L. Gaunt, Jacob A. Geisel, Andrew M. George, Gordon K. Giffin Jr., Shari L. Goodyear, Kelli M. Gowarty, Laurie M. Graham, Allison G. Griffith, Heather J. Griffith, Lindsey M. Gulmy, Christie J. Hall, Kayla M. Hardison, Majida N. Hatcher, Joshua L. A. Hearn, William B. A. Hearn, Eric M. Heims, JoAnn M. Herdman, Cortney M. Hildebrand, William J. Hill, Matthew A. Hirko, Lara J. Holdsworth, Edith M. Hubbard, Rebecca A. Huber, Raymond R. Jastrzab, Teresa B. Jerome, Lori A. Kasterko, Michael D. Kennedy, Danielle N. Kiefer, Melissa M. Korenoski, Sarah J. Kushnir, Eric P. Lesosky, Adam Lichvar, Joseph R. Lint, Jonathan R. Little, Michael S. Lovrencic, Katelin M. Macey, Kristin G. MacEwan, Latrice J. Mack, Jennifer K. Malone, Angela M. Margucci, Karen A. McAleer, Richard E. McCaulley, Bonny L. Michael, Christopher C. Miller, Daniel J. Miller, John E. Miller, Joshua W. Miller, Brenda L. Miltenberger, Michelle G. Moore, Jessica E. Nagle, Brittni L. Naugle, Jacob M. Norman, Amanda M. Oaks, Samantha L. Orlando, Astha A. Patel, Alexandra L. Patrick, Neil T. Penrod, Kelsey M. Pisarczyk, Bruce P. Pitt, Olivia M. Price, Aubrey L. Rafinski, Hope M. Raslevich, Holli A. Ream, Kelly M. Rhodes, Nicole M. Rob, Edward M. Rosbaugh, Douglas M. Rosenberger, Jeremy M. Ruiz, Sean W. Sabo, Evelyn I. E. Samuel, Matther T. Scholl, Melissa L. Sherrell, Robert J. Shook, Danielle M. Shovlin, Amanda L. Simendinger, Crystal M. Simms, Raymond D. Stockley, Susan M. Sunseri, Jonathan W. Szczur, Deanna C. Trio-Schompert, Matt Turk, Ryan M. Utnik, Brenda L. Valentine, Amy L. Valinsky, Ashley A. Varner, Josette M. Vilecco, William D. Weible, Kayla Williams, Takeisha D. Wilson, David D. Wingard, Dorthy E. Wyatt,

Lilly: Matthew T. Hoover, Carrie A. Martynuska, Jason N. Noland, Emily M. Steberger

Loretto: April L. Boback

Markelton: Gerald A. Wilson

Martinsburg: Robert L. Delvin

Mineral Point: Kayla R. Getz, Brandon K. Kolesar, Danielle L. Peruso, Tiffany M. Young

Nanty Glo: Claudia Batovich, Victoria R. Dunchuck, Amanda L. Gailey, Breanne M. Zidak

New Florence: Toni L. Heming, Danielle N. Smith

Nicktown: Joshua J. Dumm, Michael J. Manda, Michael J. Peters, Paige E. Younger

Northern Cambria: Joshua P. Demi, Kayla E. Duriez, James M. Gormish, Ryan J. Kirsch, Kristen R. Paronish, Stephanie R. Paronish

Orbisonia: Cassandra Thomas

Patton: Katelynn M. Farabaugh, Jennifer L. Halerz, Gary G. Lansberry, Nicholas J. Lansberry, Ryan J. Litzinger

Portage: Ryan F. Bednarski, Courtnie E. Eshbaugh, Jacob J. Franey, James R. Hale, Samuel D. Lamar, Zachary J. Niper, Tarynn L. Rusnak, Sarah L. Wagner

Revloc: Eden E. Lasinsky

Robinson: Lisa R. Flickinger

Rockwood: Katie M. Bowman

Rural Valley: Joseph M. Sabula

Salix: Tessa K. Barnouski, Brionna S. Corson, Haley D. Saccol

Saltillo: Andrea D. Shope

Seward: Lori L. Chesla, Ruth A. Moore

Sidman: Cassandra N. Cosgrove, Jeremy S. Horvath

Somerset: Kayla L. Barnick, Samantha R. Burk, Hannah A. Clark, Mystique M. D’Amour, Alan D. Fike, Andrea L. Raupach, Sonya K. Richards, John D. Wendel

South Fork: Chelsea N. Bassett, Krislyn N. Boyles, Mitchell J. Brewer, Kody M. Johnson, James J. Martin, Thomas L. McVicker, Kimberly R. Myers, Michelle E. Pavcik, Brooke L. Plummer, Marcy A. Vasbinder

St. Michael: Lindsey A. McKenry

Stoystown: Lee D. Brewer, Brianna J. Will

Strongstown: Audrey A. Mottin

Summerhill: Lauren E. Malesky, Brian T. Motchenbaugh, Maria A. Pasierb, Emily J. Smay

Tire Hill: Amanda R. Davis

Tyrone: Sean E. Morrissey, Christian R. Solecki

Windber: George G. Agypt, Tasha N. Barbe, Shannah D. Brutz, Sara L. Dressick, William J. Golden, Jennifer R. Heinrich, Justin M. Heinrich, Jessica L. Horvath, Shelley L. Horwitz, Richard A. Johns, Erik A. Johnson, Marianna J. Kloster-Malmed, Rachelle L. Lint, Amy K. Marsh, Donna G. Peele, Emily P. Russell, Britny N. Saver, Robert H. Seese, Michael R. Seitz, Christina M. Slifco, Carol A. Strapple, Stephanie M. Studinary, Daniel R. Valchine, Adrianne M. Varner, Rebecca L. Wargo, Monica M. Wegrzyniak, Michelle A. Wirick, Samantha L. Young

Two Students named to the All-PA Academic Team

Congratulations to Stuart Custer, of Lilly, and Dorothy Wyatt, of Johnstown, as they were named to the 2012 All-Pennsylvania Academic Team on the evening of April 2, 2012. These students, combined with students from across Pennsylvania’s other community colleges, were honored for their achievements in the classroom and for their volunteerism in their communities. And, in order to be named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team, they must maintain a 3.5 GPA.

Stuart Custer is a scholar-athlete and on the Dean’s List at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. With a degree in General Studies from Pennsylvania Highlands, Stuart will transfer to Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he plans to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Biology. In addition to being a member of the College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, he is also active in his community. Stuart volunteers at his church, organized a drive for homeless veterans, and participated in an environmental clean-up.

With a degree in Early Childhood Education from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, Dorothy Wyatt plans to obtain her Master’s Degree and become an Early Childhood Educator. While at Pennsylvania Highlands, Dorothy has been on the Dean’s List for four semesters and has served as Treasurer of the College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter. She also participates in a variety of other child-centered campus activities such as the Mentor Program, the Early Childhood Club, and as a tutor for a local school district. Off campus, she is a volunteer Sunday School Teacher and a bookkeeper for her church.

The All-Pennsylvania Academic Team awards program, building from the National All-USA Academic Team for two-year colleges, recognizes an exceptional group of community college students who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated a commitment to their colleges and communities. For 18 years, The Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges has joined with Phi Theta Kappa to honor students who have been nominated by their colleges to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team.