Dr. Peter Skoner

Education

• Ed.D.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• M.Ed.; Saint Francis University
• P.E. – Registered Professional Engineer
• M.B.A.; Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• B.S.; Pennsylvania State University; Mining Engineering

Biography

Dr. Peter Skoner currently serves as Assistant to the President and holds the title of Dean Emeritus. His duties include facilitating strategic planning, supporting external partnerships, and assisting in recruitment activities. Most recently, he had served as the the founding Dean of the School of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) from 2018 until 2024. Previously, he served in several leadership roles including Associate Provost, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, President of the Faculty Senate, and Department Chair. His institutional responsibilities through the years have included academic standing, accreditation, curriculum, institutional effectiveness, and planning. He was also a tenured Professor of Physics, having taught physics, engineering, and statistics. He now teaches in both the Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership and Innovation and the Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership (MASL) programs.

Courses Taught

• DOL 801 - Organizational Development and Practices
• MASL 524 - Analytics and Data Informed Decision Making for Leaders
• Physics 101 - Physical Science
• Physics 121 - General Physics I
• Physics 122 - General Physics II
• Engineering 101 - Introduction to Engineering
• Engineering 201 - Engineering Statics
• Engineering 202 - Engineering Dynamics
• Statistics 101 - Introduction to Statistics