Johnson College’s Radiologic Technology Program recently began training students in Digital Radiography with the addition of an Alpha Imaging Digital Panel to their program area. Radiologic Technology courses have now expanded from instruction in conventional film screen & computed radiography imaging in the digital arena to this new method of imaging patients. Over the last few years, hospitals and large out-patient centers have expanded their x-ray departments with this digital technology because of more advanced speed and quality of x-ray images as well as being able to retrieve these images using less radiation than previously available technologies. The College’s technological programs train students on the latest equipment utilized in industry, providing students with the most hands-on experience and ensuring they are prepared to enter industry with the skills that are in demand by employers.

Back row from left to right: Barbara Byrne, Clinical Coordinator for Radiologic Technology; Roxanne Caswell, Clinical Instructor; Brad Jerome,  Jarred Lestansky,  Jenna Lehman, Fabianny Gomez-Arias, Ashley Fox, Carissa Suhockey, and Joan Bonczek, Radiologic Technology Program Director. Front row on left: Rebecca Sullivan, and Kara Boles.

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Johnson College Power (JPOW), a student organization at Johnson College had an idea for a class gift that was not the purchase of something new, but the restoration of an existing space on campus. The group of students decided to start fundraising to renovate that space into a student lounge in the Moffat Student Center. Students from the 2014 and 2015 graduating classes raised $3,200 since the fall of 2013 to put toward the renovations. The funds went toward the painting of the room, décor, new furniture, and a TV. This new addition on campus now serves as space for commuters, student meetings and hanging out. The organizer’s advisor and Associate Director for College Advancement, Janine Tomaszewski, is proud of the work the students have completed over the last year and a half. “The students wanted to give back to the campus by providing a student lounge that will be utilized for years to come,” she explained. “Everyone at Johnson College is proud of their accomplishment.”

Students, faculty, and staff joined together on January 6, 2015 to celebrate Dr. Ann L. Pipinski’s 25th year of service to Johnson College.

Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President & Chief Executive Officer of Johnson College celebrated her 25^th year with the College on January 6, 2015. In August 2002 she served as acting President and was appointed to her current role in February 2003. Dr. Pipinski began her tenure at Johnson College in 1989 as Vice President of Continuing Education.

Dr. Pipinski received her doctoral degree from Temple University, her master’s degree from New York University, and her bachelor’s degree from Marywood University.

Under Dr. Pipinski’s leadership, Johnson College completed its first Capital Campaign which has proven to be the largest and most successful fundraising initiative to date.  This success allowed for the construction of the largest building project to date, the Health Science Technology Center and initiated community engagement. The new programs introduced under Dr. Pipinski’s leadership are Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Welding Technology, Diesel Preventative Maintenance Technology Certificate, and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technology.  Campus development highlights under Dr. Pipinski include expansion of Woolworth Hall in 2010, renovation of the Moffat Gymnasium in 2013 and revitalization of the Moffat Café in 2009.

Johnson College has received a donation from C&G Custom Truck Parts, a Scranton business owned by alumni brothers Chuck and Gerald Garvey. These graduates and business owners provided their alma mater with over $1,400 to go toward the Diesel Truck Technology Program. “We are happy to support the students of Johnson College and hope to continue our contributions in the future,” said Chuck Garvey.  The donation included cash for a scholarship and an in-kind donation of equipment to help start the College’s Compressed Natural Gas curriculum.

 

The Grainger Foundation, an independent private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois, has donated $10,000 to Johnson College, in support of industry-focused learning.

“This grant will be used to support students through scholarships as they pursue their academic goals,” said Katie Pittelli, Senior Vice President of College Advancement, Johnson College.  “The scholarships will serve students from the College that excel in their studies and have a financial need.  We are grateful to The Grainger Foundation for its generosity.”

This donation was recommended by Mindy Cronk, Market Manager of W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s, Dunmore location.  Grainger has been a part of the Scranton business community for more than 40 years as the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products.  “We are proud to recommend the programs offered by Johnson College,” said Cronk.  “This is a wonderful opportunity to help students in need fulfill their dreams.”

Johnson College student organization, Social Force, collected presents for over 100 children in the Scranton area. The students sponsored a giving tree in the Moffat Student Center with the names of local children in need. Students, faculty, staff and alumni donated gifts to fulfill the wishes of every child. Under the supervision of Ms. Linda Learn, Assistant Director for Student Support Services, the giving tree at Johnson College has
provided local children with presents for the last ten years.

Johnson College hosted 174 high school students to compete in 34 areas for the district SkillsUSA competition on November 19th, 2014. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA’s mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA serves more than 300,000 students and instructors annually.

SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including health occupations and for further education. SkillsUSA programs include local, state and national competitions in which students demonstrate occupational and leadership skills.

“Johnson College provides a fair and level playing ground for all student participants,” said Joseph Musheno, Planning Manager and Construction and Design Division Chairperson at Johnson College who had a large part in the planning of the event. “The benefit for Johnson College is allowing the students of these programs to explore all that the College has to offer to those pursuing a technical education.”  Johnson College staff and faculty held events in their respective areas on campus. Johnson College faculty were responsible for securing judges for the competitions and these judges come mainly from the Program Advisory Committees as well as industry partners in Northeast Pennsylvania.

Students from the following Career Technology Centers competed in the competition: Lackawanna CTC, Carbon County CTC, Delaware Valley CTC, Hazleton CTC, Susquehanna CTC, Tunkhannock CTC, Wallenpaupack CTC, West Side CTC, and Wilkes-Barre CTC.

CALL FOR MAKERS!

Makers, crafters, tinkers, and even food vendors are all wanted for the inaugural Scranton Mini Maker Faire at Johnson College on Saturday, October 4th, 2014 from 10am to 7pm.

The Call for Makers, Artists, Performers, and Crafters is open now through September 15th.

Any groups or individuals interested in presenting their project, activity, or performance in this event should complete the application online here:

http://scrantonmakerfaire.com/call-for-makers/

 

Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth ­­ a family ­friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement.  It’s a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning.

“We want to bring the community together to be inspired by celebrating technology, arts, crafts, engineering, and science,” says Katie Pittelli, Vice President of College Advancement at Johnson College. “Johnson College is focuses on hands-on education and we believe it’s the perfect place to incubate those who love to create unique projects that don’t typically offer them an outlet and platform to share their work.”

Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers.  They are of all ages and backgrounds. The aim of Maker Faire is to entertain, inform, connect and grow this community.

The original Maker Faire event was held in San Mateo, CA more than 9 years ago. World Maker Faire New York, the other flagship event, has grown in four years to 600+ makers and 75,000 attendees.  The White House even held its own Maker Faire this past June!

Johnson College plans to make the Scranton Mini Maker Faire an annual event. It is also looking for sponsors as well. All proceeds will go to Johnson College’s Innovation and Opportunity fund that will help develop programs at the school that are aligned with the Maker Movement.

Follow the development of the Scranton Mini Maker Faire on Twitter, on the

website http://www.scrantonmakerfaire.com, Tweet @ScranMakerFaire and on Facebook.

The Scranton Mini Maker Faire is independently organized and operated under license from Maker Media, Inc. 

ABOUT JOHNSON COLLEGE: Johnson College delivers industry-focused learning in a caring environment designed to develop graduates prepared to enter into and advance in their careers. Johnson College was founded in 1912, and is the region’s premier technical college, offering associate degrees in 13 programs.  An emphasis on hands-on instruction is supported by a low student-to-teacher ratio. Located in Scranton on a 44-acre campus, Johnson is an accredited, private, non-profit, co-educational institution with a strong tradition of working with regional business and industry to ensure a skilled and qualified workforce.

ABOUT MAKE MAGAZINE:  MAKE is the first magazine devoted entirely to Do-It-Yourself (DIY) technology projects. MAKE unites, inspires, informs, and entertains a growing community of resourceful people who undertake amazing projects in their backyards, basements, and garages. MAKE celebrates your right to tweak, hack, and bend any technology to your will.