Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Announces Retirement of President
Dr. William Griscom announced his retirement from his position as President of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, effective January 31, 2020.
“It has been the greatest honor and privilege of my life to serve as the President of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology for the last 23 years,” he said in an email to the faculty and staff of the College. “I have been extremely fortunate to lead an incredible team of faculty and staff who are dedicated to fulfilling the mission of the College. I have also been very fortunate to have had the unwavering support of the Board of Trustees, Alumni, Foundation, and the community. Any success we have had, has been the direct result of a total team effort.”
Under Griscom’s leadership, the College grew from a student population of 300 students to more than 1,300 students today, with plans to exceed 1,800 students within the next several years. Last year, the College opened the Greiner Advanced Manufacturing Center to house three in-demand majors, greatly expanding access. Also during his tenure, the passage of Act 187 gave the College autonomy and created a culture of evidence that allowed the College to utilize performance-based management to better fulfill the College’s mission. Plans are currently underway to expand existing program capacity and add new programs to meet student and industry demand, and to build an expanded dining hall and additional student housing.
“The College is in an extremely strong position to continue to grow and reach the full potential inherent in its mission,” he added. “I believe our founder Thaddeus Stevens would be proud of what we have accomplished based on his original vision for the school.”