Type Community college President Dr. Walter Asonevich Phone +1 814-262-6400 Graduation rate 19.3% (2014) | Established 1993 Website www.pennhighlands.edu Total enrollment 3,022 (2011) | |
Location Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA Address 101 Community College Way, Johnstown, PA 15904, USA Undergraduate tuition and fees Local tuition: 4,464 USD (2015), Domestic tuition: 8,448 USD (2015) Similar Community College of Beaver C, University of Pittsburg, Mount Aloysius College, Westland County Communi, Butler County Communi Profiles | ||
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a two-year educational institution that provides access to affordable education to residents of the Southern Alleghenies. The community college is centered in the Johnstown suburb of Richland Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Additionally, satellite education facilities are provided in Ebensburg (northern Cambria County), Somerset (Somerset County), and Huntingdon (Huntingdon County)
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History
In June 1993, the Cambria County Commissioners voted to sponsor the Cambria County Area Community College. In September 1993, the school was officially approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. In October 1993, plans began for the school to open under a 15-member Board of Trustees. On September 5, 1994 Cambria County Area Community College held its first classes with the recently appointed Dr. John O. Hunter as the school's first president. In 1999, Dr. Hunter retired to be replaced by Dr. Kathleen V. Davis. In 2002, Dr. Davis was replaced by Dr. John Kingsmore as interem president. In June 2002, the college was accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. On July 8, 2002, Dr. Anna D. Weitz became the school's 3rd president. On July 1, 2004, the Cambria County Area Community College officially changed its name to the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. In May 2007 Dr. Weitz pursued another employment opportunity and on August 13, 2007, the Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Walter Asonevich as the college's fourth President.
Admissions
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College grants admissions to individuals who have successfully earned a high school diploma or a GED high school equivalency. Standardized tests such as SAT's are not required. Pennsylvania Highlands accepts applications year round and admits students on a rolling basis.
Academic programs
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College offers over 30 associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in various fields. Below is a breakdown of the programs offered.
Business
Liberal Arts
Human Services
Science
Technology Programs
Accreditation
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of colleges and Schools. the Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency, which is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.
Locations & Contact Information
Richland Campus
814.262.6400
1.888.385.PEAK
Pennsylvania Highlands Website
Blair Center
Logan Valley Mall, Altoona PA
814-201-2700
Ebensburg Education Center
814.471.0010
1.888.385.PEAK
Pennsylvania Highlands Ebensburg Education Center Website
Huntingdon Center
814.643.6200
1.888.385.PEAK
Pennsylvania Highlands Huntingdon Center Website
Somerset Center
814.443.2500
1.888.385.PEAK
Pennsylvania Highlands Somerset Center Website
Transportation
The Cambria County Transit Authority (CamTran) operates two urban routes that serve the Richland Campus.
These routes are:
The Cambria County Transit Authority (CamTran) also operates a rural bus that serves the Ebensburg Education Center.
These route are: