subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite mapBuy a Classified
Wed, Aug 20 2008 

Published: March 28, 2008 11:06 pm    print this story   email this story   comment on this story  

Penn Highlands’ new president inaugurated

BY KELLY URBAN
The Tribune-Democrat

With all the pomp and circumstance, Walter Asonevich officially was named the fourth president of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in an inauguration ceremony Friday.

The ceremony was held in the auditorium of Richland Senior High School before a crowd of educators and community members.

Following the installation ceremony, Asonevich said he was honored and humbled to be serving as president of Penn Highlands.

“I promise to continue to meet the needs of the students,” he said. “We have a college that is built on a strong foundation, and we care about our students.”

Asonevich, who has been on the job since August, spoke of change at the college by ushering in new programs and degrees and expanding out to better serve individuals in Somerset, Bedford and Blair counties.

“I have high hopes that we will be able to see facilities outside of Cambria County,” he said. “This will be part of our evolution.”

He spoke of the new Richland campus and said Penn Highlands will continue to thrive through that site.

“We have a building that is our place, and we can proclaim to the Laurel Highlands that we have arrived,” Asonevich said.

Floyd Amann – president of Corning (N.Y.) Community College, where Asonevich served as the vice president and dean of academic affairs before coming to Johnstown – delivered the keynote speech and called Asonevich a doer.

“He takes on challenges that are before him,” he said. “I hope the community will embrace him and his ability to lead.”

President County Commissioner P.J. Stevens said the inauguration was a wonderful day for Cambria.

“This institution has achieved great things and we are a witness to a defining moment,” he said.

“We have placed our trust in him (Asonevich) and believe he’ll build on our heritage and create new visions.”

print this story   email this story   comment on this story  

Click to discuss this story with other readers on our forums.



Photos


Pennsylvania Highlands Board of Trustees Chairman Michael Marovich puts a medal around the neck of school President Walter Asonevich on Friday during an inauguration ceremony at Richland High School. Todd Berkey/The Tribune-Democrat (Click for larger image)

monster
wheels
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide

Find a job! Find a Home! Find a car!

Premium Jobs

Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing
ENGINEER
Cookson Electronics, a world leader in the development, manufacturing, an
...>MORE

Maintenance Technician
MAiNTENANCE
TECHNICIAN

North American Höganäs, US subsidiary of Höganäs AB (publ), the
...>MORE

Holiday Inn Positions
Holiday Inn – Downtown Johnstown

We want people
who put people first!
The following
opportunit
...>MORE

CONSTRUCTION WORKERS NEEDED
CONSTRUCTION WORKERS NEEDED, 814-421-2000...>MORE


MUST SEE! Like new 2003 Nissan Maxima with 88,000 miles. Silver exterior, dk. grey interior, 4-dr. automatic. Perf. pkg....>MORE

Personal Care Administrator
PERSONAL CARE
ADMINISTRATOR

The Presbyterian Home of Greater Johnstown, a faith-based non-profit retirem
...>MORE

Welder/Fabricator
WELDER/FABRICATOR
Quality & precision a must. Wages based on exper. Incl. full benefits after trial period. Send re
...>MORE

Concrete Finishers
CONCRETE FINISHERS
3 years min. exper. with references & transportation. Full time, vacation, holidays, 401K, Medic
...>MORE

Java/Java EE Application Developer
Java/Java EE Application Developer

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.
has an immediate opening for a
...>MORE

Drivers
DRIVERS
Two (2) professional drivers to join us in supporting our added new customers for 2008. We are a leading
...>MORE

See all ads

Garage/Yard Sales


RICHLAND LARGE
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE
193 Mayluth Rd., Fri. & Sat., 9 am to 2 pm, Lots of men’s and women’s c
...>MORE


JOHNSTOWN YARD SALE 9 AM-2 PM, Sat., Aug. 23, 2008, 614 Hystone Ave. Multi-family. Woman’s/men’s clothes/shoes - assorte...>MORE

See all ads

Premium Homes

WINDBER-CHEAPER THAN RENT!
CHEAPER THAN RENT!
Windber
1/2 double with vinyl siding, new flooring & carpeting, updated kitchen and bath. 2
...>MORE

RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Clean, ready to move into, 4 bedrooms - 2 up, 2 down, laundry room on main floor, 2
...>MORE

See all ads

Don't Miss This!


WEST TAYLOR TOWNSHIP -
Quiet, dead-end road. Built in 1929 with addition added in late 70’s. 2-Story, Approximately
...>MORE


Discussion Group
$100 cash paid for participation in a 4-hour discussion group. LFK is seeking participants from Ca
...>MORE


SOUTH FORK MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE 8-2, Sat., August 16, 436 Rager’s Hill Road. Great sale for back to school! Lots of na...>MORE


GREAT BUY! Reliable 1998 Honda Civic CX hatchback with 63,605 miles. 3-door, 4-cyl., front WD. Asking $2,200. Call Joy 8...>MORE

See all ads


click here click here click here click here click here click here click here click here click here click here click here click here click here click here click here click here

 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.CNHI Classified Advertising NetworkCNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2008. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index