County Native Kara Eltschlager Takes Vital Position
Monaca, PA – Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) has hired Washington County native and Peters Twp. resident Kara Eltschlager to serve as the site manager for its new Washington County College Center to connect and collaborate with the community, partners, students, and academic departments.
Eltschlager brings over ten years of experience in media and event planning with two years of college-specific experience. With a bachelor‘s degree in communications from Mercyhurst and an MBA in sport, arts, and entertainment management, Kara is ready to take on both the challenges and opportunities of opening and growing this community college site.
“Kara is the perfect fit for this position,” stated Anitre Bell, assistant director of enrollment management. “Having lived in Washington County and attended middle school in the very building where CCBC is now located, she has come full circle. Her knowledge of the area and professional background combined will champion and sustain the Washington County College Center, and I am elated to have her as part of our team.”
The Washington County College Center, co-located at Intermediate Unit 1 and supported by Peters Township School District, brings the top-ranked community college in the state to residents in Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties.
“The site manager is essential to our growth in Washington County,” explained vice president of student affairs, Angela Hamilton. “Kara is now responsible for overseeing daily operations and plays a crucial role in the student experience and supporting enrollment growth. As our Washington County link, she will share the CCBC vision in Washington County serving as concierge, managing events, building community relationships, and implementing recruitment plans.”
At its site in Washington County, CCBC will continuously expand credit and non-credit program offerings. High school students can start college early with College in High School courses, dual enrollment, or choosing one of six award-winning high school academies. Traditionally aged college students and career changers can currently pursue careers in criminal justice, education, or medical billing & coding, and all community members can take advantage of a variety of personal and professional enrichment classes.
“I am excited to be back home and contribute to the expansion of CCBC in Washington County,” said Eltschlager. “I look forward to crafting meaningful relationships within the community and providing opportunities for students of diverse ages. Our mission and enthusiasm are keenly directed toward the strategic implementation of a recruitment plan aimed to elevate awareness and establish a robust community college presence in Washington County for years to come.”
For more information, contact Site Manager Kara Eltschlager at 724-480-3383 or visit ccbcwashington@ccbc.edu.
