Faculty Development Day Prepared Instructors for Fall 2019 Term

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Faculty Development Day Prepared Instructors for Fall 2019 Term

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College held its Fall 2019 Faculty Development Day on Saturday, August 17th at the College’s administrative offices. Sixteen adjunct and full-time faculty members joined administrators and staff of NPRC and their partner institution, Gannon University, for training in teaching techniques for virtual environments and addressing non-academic student issues. Those in attendance also … Read more

NPRC to Cease Formal Partnership Talks with Erie County Task Force

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NPRC to Cease Formal Partnership Talks with Erie County Task Force

College to Work with Local Stakeholders to Identify Education & Training Needs NPRC Administration hosted the Erie County Task Force at a meeting on August 9, 2019 to listen to concerns and discuss the Memorandum of Agreement and resolution that was collaboratively written by Erie County government administration and the NPRC, but later dramatically revised … Read more

President Nairn Appointed to the Center for Rural Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors

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President Nairn Appointed to the Center for Rural Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors

Founding President of Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC), Dr. Joseph T. Nairn was appointed by the College’s Board of Trustees to serve on the Center for Rural Pennsylvania’s 13-member Board of Directors. The request for a representative’s appointment came from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania’s Director, Barry L. Denk, early in July following the passage … Read more

NPRC & Erie Community College Task Force Meet To Discuss Proposed Partnership

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NPRC & Erie Community College Task Force Meet To Discuss Proposed Partnership

On Friday, August 9th at 1:00 pm in Warren, the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) Board and Administration met with the Erie County Council, at their invitation, to discuss the proposed partnership between NPRC and Erie County Council.  This meeting was held in response to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and resolution that was recently … Read more

NPRC Approved By State Departments For Workforce Development Programs

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NPRC Approved By State Departments For Workforce Development Programs

In its efforts to align education and training to community and business needs, the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) has recently been approved by two state agencies to provide educational programs in Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment and Emergency Medical Services.   The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection approved the Regional College on July … Read more

Northern PA Regional College (NPRC): Background and Erie County Context

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Northern PA Regional College (NPRC): Background and Erie County Context

Erie County citizens are seeking more information about the proposed NPRC/Erie County memorandum of agreement. Many events and conversations over the last 5 years have led to this proposal.    In 2014 the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania passed Senate Bill 1000, establishing a rural regional community college in a multicounty rural area that … Read more

What’s Next for NPRC & Erie County?

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What’s Next for NPRC & Erie County?

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) has been serving students in Erie County since 2017. NPRC currently enrolls 32 Erie County residents at their established locations and has served 99 Erie County residents since 2017. The County locations include 4 N.I.N.E. Center in North East AJ Palumbo Academic Center – Gannon University Corry Higher Education Council … Read more

Take Your Next Step with a Student Success Specialist at NPRC

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Take Your Next Step with a Student Success Specialist at NPRC

Navigating the application for admission, scheduling classes, and the financial aid process can be very intimidating. Our Student Success Specialists are there to help you every step of the way through admissions, application for financial aid, class schedule advising, and anything else that may come up during your time with NPRC. Their focus is on … Read more

NPRC Provides Solutions to Everyday Problems in Local Northwestern PA Communities

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NPRC Provides Solutions to Everyday Problems in Local Northwestern PA Communities

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has quickly become the solution for the two big obstacles rural students deal with in Pennsylvania: cost and access. Northwestern Pennsylvania is a traditional higher ed dead zone. With industry declines and steady population loss, the area has had a hard time attracting people, companies, and a traditional college institution. NPRC … Read more

NPRC Continues to Flourish in Response to Northern Pennsylvania Educational Needs

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NPRC Continues to Flourish in Response to Northern Pennsylvania Educational Needs

The mission of Northern Pennsylvania Regional College is “to provide affordable and accessible post-secondary education to the underserved residents of northern Pennsylvania,” and over the last year, NPRC has experienced much growth and progress. A strategic plan was developed, the number of active classroom delivery sites increased from 9 to 19, and student enrollment increased … Read more