Mrs. Carol Silvis
Chairperson Secretarial Department

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Business Education, B.S.

Penn State University, University Park, PA
Adult Education, M. Ed.

Additional Certifications:

Pennsylvania Certified Instructional Certifi Level I

Awards/Special Recognitions:

Television presentation on "A Nichol's Worth", Cornerstone, Television; Key Person of the Year, New Kensington Chamber of Commerce

Professional Memberships:

Alpha Beta Kappa; Pennwriters, Inc.; Greensburg Writer's Club; Advisor for SADD at Newport

Special Hobbies and Interests:

Writing

Ms. Silvis published a textbook, "General Office Procedures" in first and second editions. Contracted to publish hotel simulation text. Carol also authored the Career Readiness Kit with accompanying student CD and online instructor’s manual, published by Thomson Learning 2007.

Carol Silvis has published college textbooks in business and travel with HBJ, Delmar, and Thomson Learning. She also sold several stories to True Love and True Story magazines, inspirational publications, and newspapers. She has appeared twice as a guest speaker on time management/organization on Cornerstone Television, and has been interviewed on a radio program and for newspaper articles on writing, telephone techniques, and conference planning.

She has a Master’s in Adult Education and teaches full-time at Newport Business Institute and part-time for Penn State University. In addition, she gives workshops and seminars for schools, businesses, and professional organizations.

Carol has been a member of Pennwriters since 1994 and was the 2005 Conference Coordinator and will coordinate the 2007 conference. She has volunteered to assist for several conferences, which she believes is a great way to make new friends and to network. Carol is co-coordinator of a monthly PW writing workshop. She is also a member of Ligonier Valley Writers, Romance Writers of America, and Western PA Romance Writers.