Программа HVAC в колледже Пенсильвании стала первой в стране с аккредитацией ACCE

Penn College HVAC Programs Set Accreditation First WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Two degree programs at Pennsylvania College of Technology are the first HVAC-related programs to be accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). ACCE recently accredited Penn College’s associate degree program in HVAC technology as well as its bachelor’s degree program in HVAC engineering technology. The programs were accredited for seven years, receiving a clean review with no deficiencies, weaknesses or concerns, a Penn College press release said. Penn College’s bachelor’s degree program in construction management has been accredited by ACCE since 2008 and was granted renewed accreditation for seven years in July 2025. “Earning ACCE accreditation for our HVAC associate and bachelor’s degree programs is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our faculty,” said Jason W. Killinger, associate professor of HVAC technology. “Receiving a clean review with zero deficiencies reflects the rigor of our curriculum and our commitment to hands-on, applied technology education. This recognition not only validates the quality of our instruction to our students and industry partners, but also ensures our graduates enter the workforce with a credential that sets the gold standard in construction and building systems.” ACCE accreditation demonstrates that a construction education program has met stringent industry standards of content and quality and that the program performs periodic self-evaluations to keep current with emerging technologies and the requirements of the construction industry. “Achieving the first ACCE accreditation for HVAC degree programs in the nation required years of careful planning, rigorous self-evaluation, and tireless effort from our faculty team,” Killinger said. “We are immensely proud of this outcome, which expands the college’s long-standing relationship with ACCE beyond construction management and raises the bar for HVAC education nationwide.” “We are so proud of our faculty,” said Ellyn A. Lester, assistant dean of construction and architectural technologies. “All their hard work paid off.” Looking for quick answers on air conditioning, heating and refrigeration topics? Try Ask ACHR NEWS, our new smart AI search tool. Ask ACHR NEWS ACCE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, which a national advocate for maintaining academic quality in the United States. Penn College’s HVAC degree programs are also endorsed by ACCA. Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!