Dr. Kathleen Noce is a Teaching Professor of Management Information Systems at Penn State Behrend and the Director of Partnership Erie. She also serves as the Disciplinary Lead of the Management Information Systems department and is a University Senator. She established Partnership Erie in 2001.

Dr. Noce’s work focuses on the integration of technology in education and on helping underserved populations, through education and the integration of technology tools. Much of this is achieved within organizations that serve various needs in the community. She provides technology curriculum development, training, and mentoring to nonprofit organizations and their constituents.

Dr. Noce earned a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and Administration emphasizing technology integration. She also holds a master’s degree in Business Administration, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Computer Science. Dr. Noce is extremely active in the community, participating on numerous boards and volunteering in various capacities.

Her research interests include Internet issues related to marketing, social concerns and cybersecurity, information systems, and technological leadership. Her teaching interests are in management information systems, implementation, security, and leadership. Dr. Noce has previous industry experience in systems analysis and design in the financial sector and information technology management. She has consulting and teaching experience with a number of organizations both industry and nonprofit community.