SEED Scholarship and Connected Degree Program Lead to Professional Success

Heather Patosky knew she wanted to attend the Delaware Tech Terry Campus after graduating from Caesar Rodney High School in 2010. There was never any doubt. Patosky liked the convenient location of the campus and the prospect of attending tuition free through the SEED scholarship program.

“It was my choice from the beginning,” she said. “I was not interested in going anywhere else.”

Since then, Patosky has earned two associate degrees from the College and a bachelor’s degree in business management through a connected degree option. She is now working on her MBA.

Professionally, Patosky is an integral part of the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC), serving as director of communications. Her responsibilities include creating press releases and other published pieces as well as attending most of the 73 annual networking events and various ribbon-cutting ceremonies.

As a Terry Campus business student, Patosky initially worked at the Chamber during a three-month internship, and her performance during that period made a strong and lasting impression.

“We were so impressed with her that as soon as we had an opening on our staff, we contacted Heather and offered her the job,” said Judy Diogo, president of the CDCC.

“I credit Delaware Tech 100 percent for introducing me to my career at the Chamber,” said Patosky.

Inspired by the on-campus support she received during her time at the College, especially from her advisor Lisa Strusowski (whom Heather considers a mentor), Patosky is exploring the possibility of becoming an adjunct instructor.