The Public Installation of
As Our Fourth President
Friday, June 17, 2022
Noon-2 p.m.
Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith
Through her leadership, PTC has staked a claim on transforming the future through innovation, excellence, and strategic partnerships with diverse industry and educational partners.
Inauguration Week Events
June 14 – 17, 2022
Faculty and Staff Professional Achievement Reception
PTC Library from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Community Service – Blood Drive
Room 504 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Community Service – Blood Drive
Room 504 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Presidential Collegiate Luncheon
PTC Gallery from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Visit the Collegiate Luncheon event page
PTC Alumni Wall of Honor Unveiling and Reception
PTC Gallery from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Public Installation Ceremony
PTC Campus, 1111 McKee Road, Oakdale, PA from Noon – 2 p.m.
Presidential Inauguration Scholarship Gala
Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Avenue at 6:30 p.m.
Visit the Gala event page
Public Installation Ceremony Event Details
Friday, June 17, 2022
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Pittsburgh Technical College
1111 McKee Road, Oakdale, PA
Reception with light refreshments immediately following ceremony.
- Parking on campus; please follow signs. We ask that you be seated by 11:45 a.m.
- All Delegates should arrive at either third-floor entrance by 10:30 a.m. Directions to robing location will be provided. We will form the procession at 11:30 a.m. for a 12:00 noon start.
- PTC will be monitoring SARS-CoV-2 viral transmission as we get closer to the Installation Ceremony date. Specific information regarding safety protocols will be updated, if necessary.
Platform Speakers
Dr. Jermaine Ford, Ed.D.
Dr. Jermaine Ford is a visionary leader with the ability to influence concepts and practices by employing both logical and theoretical approaches. He is a first-generation community college graduate, currently serving as President of Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC).
Prior to FDTC, Dr. Ford served as the Vice President for Workforce & Economic Development at South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) in Lafayette, Louisiana. He has over a combined 26 years of experience within higher education and the private sector. He also served as the Director of SLCC’s Corporate College.
Dr. Ford received an associate degree from Moraine Valley Community College, a bachelor’s degree in communication from DePaul University, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and an Ed.D. in organizational leadership with an emphasis in higher education from Grand Canyon University.
Throughout his career working in both higher education and in the private sector, Dr. Ford has displayed a collaborative and visionary leadership style. He has also demonstrated a commitment to student success and expanding opportunities for faculty, staff, and the community.
PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Margaret Williams-Betlyn, Ph.D.
Chair
THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH
The Honorable Ed Gainey
Mayor of Pittsburgh
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
Senator Devlin J. Robinson
37th District
POSTSECONDARY AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Dr. Tanya I. Garcia
Deputy Secretary and Commissioner
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Rich Fitzgerald
Allegheny County Executive
OUR REGION’S BUSINESS
Bill Flanagan
Allegheny Conference
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Dr. Quintin Bullock
President
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BEAVER COUNTY
Dr. Roger Davis
President
WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Dr. Vincent Mumford
Dean of Graduate Studies
Register to Attend the Installation Ceremony
For tickets to attend the Presidential Inauguration Scholarship Gala on June 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA please visit president.ptcollege.edu/gala
Lodging
We’re pleased that you’ll be joining us. Blocked rooms are available at the Hilton Garden Inn and Airport Marriott. Reservations can be made by individual guests at:
Hilton Garden Inn
Reservations by attendees must be received on or before Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
Airport Marriott
Reservations by attendees must be received on or before Friday, May 27, 2022.
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection
5130 Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15213
Reservations: Please call Irene Hause, 412-297-4060 and ask for the Neighborhood Rate.
The Oaklander Hotel, Autograph Collection, is close to the Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., the location of the Gala and Scholarship Dinner on Friday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m.