Introducing EBC's Newest Nurse Aide Graduates

Six students of EBC’s nurse aide program received their certificates of
completion in a June 22 graduation ceremony at the school. Attending the
ceremony were Tim Feltmeyer, director of medical programs; Lucia Bonaminio,
program instructor, and Donna Perino, director of the Erie campus. The
graduates are: Patti Hansen, Donald Hollenbeck, Wanda Johnston, Margaret
Lombardi, Jennifer Nichols and Amanda Riddle. Congratulations, graduates!

August 2, 2007

Convention and Visitors Bureau Commends EBC Students


The Erie Area Convention and Visitors Bureau recently presented EBC students with certificates of appreciation for creating the CVB’s on-line restaurant guide. The guide is now posted on the Bureau's website at www.visiteriepa.com/where_to_eat.shtml. The students involved with the project were Julia McCullough, Susan Merritt, Amy Trapp and Mark Murphy. Pictured here are CVB President John Oliver (left) and former travel and tourism department head Amy Kruszewski (second from right) with EBC students Mark Murphy, Julia McCullough and Susan Merritt.

July 11, 2007

EBC Names Director of Medical Programs

Timothy Feltmeyer has been named director of medical programs at Erie Business Center. In his new role, Feltmeyer oversees curriculum development and instructional programming for the school’s medical education offerings, including practical nursing, nurse aide training, medical assisting and medical coding/billing.

Feltmeyer received his bachelor’s degree in exercise science and master’s degree in exercise physiology from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. He has had several research papers published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

July 5, 2007

EBC Names Director of Business Programs

Carrie Kennedy has been appointed director of business programs at Erie Business Center. In her new role, Kennedy will oversee curriculum development and instructional programming for the school’s business education offerings, including those in accounting, marketing, computers and office careers. Kennedy earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Mercyhurst College and a certificate in legal studies from Gannon University. She is currently working to complete a master’s degree in adult education at Penn State World Campus.

Prior to joining the EBC team, Kennedy worked as a secondary math instructor at several local school districts and at Penn State Behrend. She previously served as director of faculty development/training and as academic dean/director of education at a local post-secondary school.

July 5, 2007

EBC Names Nursing Program Administrator

Gloria Shover, R.N., has been named administrator of the new practical nursing program at Erie Business Center. The 12-month program, which combines classroom and clinical instruction, is slated to begin this fall. Shover’s responsibilities will include daily operation of the program, as well as planning curriculum, continuing program development, overseeing clinical internship arrangements, participating in continuing professional development activities, developing and enforcing program policies, and designing internal and external mechanisms for evaluating program effectiveness.

Shover received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Her experience includes providing nursing care through local hospitals and agencies and serving as an instructor in the Erie School District and post-secondary schools. Shover is currently working toward a master’s degree in education through the University of Phoenix.

July 5, 2007

EBC Introduces New Practical Nursing Program

Erie Business Center recently announced the start of a Practical Nursing Program following approval by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and ACICS. The program’s curriculum will focus on educating individuals to care for those with illnesses, injuries and disabilities under the direction of physicians and registered nurses, while practicing ethical and moral principles. One of the goals of the program is to educate future nurses to be compassionate and caring toward patients. Students will receive classroom and laboratory instruction, as well as clinical experience at Erie area health care and nursing facilities. Students in the program will also have access to an exclusive online tutorial that provides practice examinations, extensive nursing content enrichment and nationally standardized tests, among other features.

Upon completing the Practical Nursing Program, graduates will be eligible to take the National Council of Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Passing this examination qualifies a graduate for licensure as a practical nurse. The first classes for the new program are set to begin August 27th, and EBC is currently accepting applications. Click here to learn more about the Practical Nursing Program at Erie Business Center.

May 30, 2007