Advanced School of Banking

Join us for the Advanced School of Banking, a three-year program analogous to higher-level college course study. A variety of learning techniques - including lectures, small group teamwork, computer simulations, online learning, case studies, peer presentations, independent study and home extension problems (HEP) - will be used, providing you with a full curriculum to help you enhance your skills and prepare for leadership within all levels of your institution.

This program has been approved for the following credits:

Year I - 35.5 CPE - 28.5 Specialized Knowledge & Applications / 7 Accounting and Auditing

Year II - 34 CPE - 20.5 Specialized Knowledge & Applications / 13.5 Accounting and Auditing

Year III - 34.5 CPE - 7.5 Specialized Knowledge & Applications/ 27 Accounting and Auditing

Director: Leslie Kurtz

YEAR I
July 20, 2025
2:45 - 3:15 p.m.	Registration
3:15 - 3:45 p.m.	Welcome/Orientation
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.	Getting to Know You - Pat Noel
4:45 - 6 p.m.	Team Development - Pat Noel
6:15 - 7:15 p.m.	Welcome Reception
July 21, 2025
8 - 10 a.m.	Economics - Jamie Card
10 - 10:15 a.m.	BREAK
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	How Do Banks Generate/Measure Revenue & Performance? - Ben Crowley
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.	LUNCH
1:15 - 3:15 p.m.	Deposit Accounts & Impact on Profitability - Ben Crowley
3:15 - 3:30 p.m.	BREAK
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.	Fundamentals of Bank Financial Statements - Jim Clarke
5:30 p.m.	Dinner on Your Own
July 22, 2025
8 - 8:55 a.m.	Building Individual & Team Commitments - Fred Duncan
9 - 10 a.m.	Compliance Management - Mark Wolfrey
10 - 10:15 a.m.	BREAK
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Marketing - Orlando Fulgenzio
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.	LUNCH
1:15 - 3:15 p.m.	Developing Leadership Talent - Fred Duncan
3:15 - 3:30 p.m.	BREAK
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.	Fundamentals of Bank Financial Statements (cont.) - Jim Clarke
5:30 p.m.	Dinner on Your Own
July 23, 2025
8 - 10 a.m.	Effective Communications - Linda Eagle
10 - 10:15 a.m.	BREAK
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Advocacy - Dave Reed, Duncan Campbell and Time Ward
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.	LUNCH
1:15 - 3:15 p.m.	Developing Leadership Talent (cont.) - Fred Duncan
3:15 - 3:30 p.m.	BREAK
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.	Technology Strategy - Trent Fleming
5:30 p.m.	Dinner on Your Own
July 24, 2025
8 - 10 a.m.	Employee Engagement - Linda Eagle
10 - 10:15 a.m.	BREAK
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Courageous Leadership & Organizational Culture - Joe Major
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.	LUNCH
1:15 - 3:15 p.m.	Understanding Interpersonal Behaviors for Effectiveness - Linda Eagle
3:15 - 3:30 p.m.	BREAK
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.	Navigating the Politics of Business - Joe Major
4:30 - 5:15 pm	BREAK
5:15 - 6 p.m.	Class Photos Taken Prior to Graduation
6 - 7 p.m.	Year III Graduation and PA Bankers Hosted Reception for All Students, Faculty & Guests
July 25, 2025
8 - 9:30 a.m.	Digital Social Strategies for Today’s Community Banker - Eric Cook
9:30 - 9:45 a.m.	BREAK
9:45 - 11:15 a.m.	Digital Social Strategies for Today's Community Banker (cont.) - Eric Cook
11:15 am	HEP Review & Departure

*schedule subject to change

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Dates:
July 20-25, 2025
Penn Stater Conference Center
State College, Pa.

Cost:
Members: $3,750
Affiliate Members: $4,250
Non-Members: $5,625

Contact:
Jackie Catalano
Vice President, Professional Development
(717) 255-6939
jcatalano@pabankers.com