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Pittsburgh Technical College Office of the President Meet the President Inauguration Memories 2020-2025 Strategic Plan Diversity, EquityInclusion 75th Anniversary Interviews Office of the President Alicia B. Harvey-Smith, Ph.D. Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith is a devoted higher education administrator with 30 years of successful experience in instruction, senior leadership, and higher education administration across multiple institutions and states. Committed to organizational excellence, peak institutional performance, and operational and student success, this scholar-practitioner’s experience is diverse and expansive. Read the Full Biography Contact Information Office of the President (412) 809-5100 Jayme Holloway Executive Assistant (412) 809-5304 holloway.jayme@ptcollege.edu Visit the Press Release Archive Board Memo 10/12/2023 News Release 10/16/2023 Join us as we reminisce about inauguration week and the installation of Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith as President of Pittsburgh Technical College Visit Inauguration MemoriesEngage with the President’s Office Alicia Harvey-Smith, PhD. and President of Pittsburgh Technical College, is a champion of the College’s mission on campus and in the community at-large. Browse this timeline for internal and external communications that reflect her thinking on the topics that affect not only PTC and our students, but on issues that drive education and the impact it has on the success of the Commonwealth. Presidential Timeline Filter by Category Articles and Publications Awards Events Photos PTC Communication Videos National Board of Higher Education Research and Development Institute April 11, 2024 Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith had a great opportunity to connect and learn with the nations best and brightest. Linking Higher Education with Corporate America! American Association of Community Colleges April 9, 2024 Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith was excited to connect with Presidents and Organizations across the US to discuss and explore ways to impact students and our communities through the transformational power of education at the American Association of Community Colleges National Convening in Kentucky. ACHA Women’s Luncheon March 27, 2024 Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith was honored to participate in the Women’s Appreciation Luncheon, proudly sponsored by the Allegheny County Housing Authority, alongside esteemed colleagues. Literary Fest at Pitt March 23, 2024 Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith shared excerpts from her book, Eclectic Insights, during the Carnegie Library’s World Poetry Day celebration. Governor’s Reception in Harrisburg February 28, 2024 An exceptional occasion to commemorate the conclusion of Black History Month was experienced at the Governor’s Reception in Harrisburg. The evening was truly remarkable. Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith interview in Authority Magazine February 27, 2024 Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith had the pleasure of sitting with Karen Mangia for an interview in this latest publication. It is my opinion that leadership is a calling to serve, and this service must be effective. In order to remain effective, change is required because times and people have changed.” Read more Patrick Joyal, Southwest Region Director, visits PTC for a tour February 12, 2024 Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith had an excellent opportunity to meet with Patrick Joyal, Southwest Region Director, Office of Governor Josh Shapiro. As Patrick toured the PTC campus, we showcased the compelling reasons to garner the Governor’s support for this amazing institution with stellar outcomes. We look forward to continuing this conversation and meeting with Governor Shapiro in person soon to discuss how PTC can help advance economic development in the region. Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement of PA’s New Priority areas January 30, 2024 Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith was pleased to join regional leaders at the press conference supporting Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement of Pennsylvania’s New Priority areas: Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics Technology, and Life Sciences. Pittsburgh Technical College is committed to enhancing regional impact in these areas through our tailored curriculum aligned with workforce demands. Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith’s Viewpoint: Transforming higher education in Pittsburgh and beyond November 17, 2023 Change is hard. And the challenges facing higher education are formidable, but they also present an opportunity for transformation and growth.” Join us as we delve into Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith’s transformative vision and its implications for the future of higher learning. View the article First Lady Jill Biden November 8, 2023 Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith was honored to join local leaders in meeting with First Lady Jill Biden and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su. The gathering celebrated President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and its commitment to promoting jobs in Pittsburgh, alongside new initiatives for equitable workforce development through the Pittsburgh Workforce Hub. Power of Diversity: Women 100 August 2, 2023 Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith is honored to be selected by City And State PA to its Power of Diversity: Women 100 list . Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith is grateful to be part of such a prestigious group that includes so many influential female leaders across the state. St. Clair Health Summer Swing July 23, 2023 Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith had an amazing evening at the 24th annual St. Clair Health Summer Swing. 2023’s event, themed A Night on the Bayou,” highlighted St. Clair Health’s deepened education efforts, and partnerships with organizations like Pittsburgh Technical College around the region. Congresswoman Summer Lee July 3, 2023 Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith joined Matt Blackburn, Senior Manager, Government Relations and the Aurora Technology Team as they hosted Congresswoman Summer Lee for a visit, tour, and meeting to discuss advances with autonomous vehicles and PTC’s first in the nation, Robotics Autonomous Engineering Technology Program to educate Technicians of the Future, developed in partnership with Aurora Technology. Presidential Honorary Jackalope Partnership Award June 26, 2023 469 beautiful minds graduated into their destinies. 1800 family and friends gathered to celebrate their success on our 185 acre campus. Today was another historical moment at PTC, as I had the privilege of awarding two Honorary Doctorates of Public Service Degrees – (Honoris Causa) to Tracy Gorham, Founder/President/CEO ConexED and William Flanagan, Pittsburgh News Legion. Midnight Blue Technology Services was also awarded, the 2023 Presidential Honorary Jackalope Partnership Award! What an amazing day of celebration for Pittsburgh Technical College.” Commencement Keynote Address June 6, 2023 Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith announced that Bill Flanagan will deliver the keynote address at Pittsburgh Technical College’s on-campus commencement on June 24, 2023. Bill Flanagan is an experienced broadcast journalist and has been the host and producer of Our Region’s Business” on WPXI-TV since 2004 and worked for decades as a general assignment reporter and Money Editor for KDKA-TV. In addition to his on-air accomplishments, he is the special advisor and former chief corporate relations officer of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. PTC is proud to have Bill serve as the founding chairman of the PTC Education Foundation Board and as a member of the President’s Executive Advisory Council. PNC Park Alumni Night June 5, 2023 The PTC community enjoyed a great Friday night at PNC Park as part of the Pittsburgh Technical College Alumni Night. Students, alumni, faculty and staff enjoyed a night of fun, saw a Pittsburgh Pirates win and even got to take the field after the game for a post-game catch” experience. Commencement Address at Nazareth Prep June 3, 2023 Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith will be delivering the commencement address at the Nazareth Prep...