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    The new board members of Pittsburgh Technical College express their full support for President Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith and her leadership of the college. They agree with dismissing allegations made in an internal investigation and believe she acted in the college's best interest. However, they are concerned about efforts by some individuals to harm the college through inaccurate claims and misinformation spread to media and other institutions. The board members call on these individuals to work constructively with the college by attending community meetings and Dr. Harvey-Smith's open office hours to remedy issues and move the college forward together.

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    The new board members of Pittsburgh Technical College express their full support for President Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith and her leadership of the college. They agree with dismissing allegations made in an internal investigation and believe she acted in the college's best interest. However, they are concerned about efforts by some individuals to harm the college through inaccurate claims and misinformation spread to media and other institutions. The board members call on these individuals to work constructively with the college by attending community meetings and Dr. Harvey-Smith's open office hours to remedy issues and move the college forward together.

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    The new board members of Pittsburgh Technical College express their full support for President Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith and her leadership of the college. They agree with dismissing allegations made in an internal investigation and believe she acted in the college's best interest. However, they are concerned about efforts by some individuals to harm the college through inaccurate claims and misinformation spread to media and other institutions. The board members call on these individuals to work constructively with the college by attending community meetings and Dr. Harvey-Smith's open office hours to remedy issues and move the college forward together.

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    October 26, 2023

    A Statement to College Community


    Re: Moving Forward Together
    On October 16, 2023, we were voted in by the Co-Chairs of the Pittsburgh Technical College (PTC) Board of
    Trustees to become Board Members. We know the importance that PTC has on the local and regional
    community, and we are excited to be a part of an organization that has filled the workforce pipeline for almost
    80 years. With a 96% job placement rate for our graduates, we are educating and training the next generation
    of necessary workers in Western Pennsylvania and beyond.
    We each took time to read the full report of an internal investigation that was completed July-September of
    this year. We also read President Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith’s Rebuttal Report. Without a doubt, we agree with
    the decision made by the Co-Chairs to dismiss the allegations and fully support Dr. Harvey-Smith in leading
    Pittsburgh Technical College. We believe she acted within her right, role, and power as President and with
    the College's best interest at heart.
    Now, it is time to move on. It is time to move forward together!
    But we are facing headwinds. We have a significant concern over the efforts of certain individuals who are
    actively trying to harm the College and its students. These individuals are making egregious, inaccurate
    claims and spreading lies and misinformation about PTC. They are contacting media, financial institutions,
    and higher education commissions with the sole purpose of shutting down a college that our region so direly
    needs.
    These actions are negatively impacting PTC. These efforts are in fact harming and placing every
    employee and student at risk.

    We are asking these individuals to refocus on the future. We are asking them to come to PTC’s community
    meetings. We are asking them to attend Dr. Harvey-Smith’s open office hours on Wednesdays. We are asking
    them to work together to remedy any real issues and move forward together.
    We are proud and impressed by Dr. Harvey-Smith’s almost 40 years of success in executive leadership during
    times of transformation and change. Because of her history as a scholar, educator, and proven leader, she was
    brought in to address and lead in a difficult environment facing significant change. She remains a brave and
    committed leader in the face of these attacks that serve only to harm the college. She has our full and
    unwavering support.
    It is time to come together. It is time to move forward.
    With warm regards,
    Dr. Kanak Iyer, President, Kanak Financial
    Orlando Houston, Financial Advisor, Equitable Advisors
    Dr. Beverly Moore, Deputy Executive Director, Allegheny County Housing
    Steve Trusnovic, Mayor, City of Oakdale
    Dr. Linda Yankoski, Chief Executive Officer, Holy Family Institute
    CC:
    Co-Chair Ms. Carla Ryba
    Co-Chair Ms. Patricia Grey

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