Penn State Articulation Agreement Opens Doors to LCCC …...Bernard “Buddy” Lesavoy, Esq....
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Joseph A. Alban, Treasurer Whitehall-Coplay Annabelle B. Creveling Allentown Samuel P. DeFrank Salisbury Willard G. Dellicker Trustee at Large Paul C. Fisher, Jr. Northwestern Lehigh Mathias J. Green, Jr. Northern Lehigh Mahew T. Korp Catasauqua Audrey L. Larvey, Chair Palmerton Roberta M. Marcus, Vice Chair Parkland William Miracle Trustee at Large Kenneth H. Mohr, Jr. Southern Lehigh William Santore, Jr. Panther Valley Randall L. Smith, Secretary Jim Thorpe Larry E. Stern Lehighton Ann L. Thompson East Penn Jerome B. Frank, Esq. Solicitor Lehigh Carbon Community College Board of Trustees Alumni Associaon Board of Directors Heather Mullen ’06, President Linda Krisko ’80, V. President Megan Billowitch ’94 Shannon Semmel-Ciamacco ’96 Pamela Fenstermacher ’10 Krise Fogel ’01 Susan Heller ’03, ’07 Dallas Holtzer ’73 Michael Mauro ’07 Michele Mullikin ’00 Chrisna Schoemaker ’99 Jane Wilchak, LCCC Tim Herrlinger, LCCC Foundaon Officers Ellen Millard-Kern Chairperson; Chief of Staff, Senator Pat Browne’s Office Kathy Kovatch Reaman Vice-Chair and Secretary Kovatch Corporaon Thomas D. Oleksa Treasurer and Chair of Finance and Investment Commiee Quaint Oak Bank Annabelle B. Creveling LCCC Board of Trustees College Trustees Appointee Brian Kahler VP Finance and Admin. Services, LCCC Presidenal Appointee Members Tony Boyle Boyle Construcon John T. Cathers, Jr. Jan Creedon Robin Flores The Literacy Center Ronald Glass LCCC Faculty (rered) Christopher Jordan Compliance Officer ChildWay Pediatric Services Richard Kern Naonal Penn Bank Bernard “Buddy” Lesavoy, Esq. Lesavoy, Butz and Seitz, LLC David Lobach Embassy Bank Kent C. Newhart Accounng & Tax Assoc., Inc. Ron Neimeyer Altronics, Inc. Dale Roth Dale A. Roth Architects, A.I.A. Chrisna Schoemaker Valley Youth House Bey Smith Trexler Haines, Inc. Willard Snyder New Tripoli Bancorp Mark Thompson MKSD, Architects LCCC Foundaon Board of Directors Upcoming Events Lehigh Carbon Community College President Dr. Ann D. Bieber Lehigh Carbon Community College 4525 Education Park Drive Schnecksville, PA 18078 www.LCCC.edu 610-799-2121 July 13 Summer session classes begin. Aug. 3 22nd Annual LCCC Foundaon Scholarship. Summer Golf Classic at Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville. Aug. 13-14 LCCC at Musikfest at Steel Stacks in Bethlehem. Aug. 20 Convocaon at LCCC Main Campus. Aug. 21 50, Fabulous and Friday Celebraon at LCCC Main Campus. Penn State Articulation Agreement Opens Doors to LCCC Students Administrators from Penn State University and Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) signed an arculaon agreement to facilitate the transfer of LCCC students into 12 baccalaureate degree programs at 14 Penn State campuses, including Penn State Lehigh Valley, Penn State Hazleton, Penn State Schuylkill, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Penn State Worthington Scranton. The agreement is effecve this fall and was announced by Dr. Ann Williams, chancellor at Penn State Lehigh Valley; Dr. Gary Lawler, chancellor at Penn State Hazleton; and Dr. Ann D. Bieber, president of LCCC, at an event held Monday, June 8, at Penn State Lehigh Valley. “Our instuons have a long-standing history of collaborang to provide access to high-quality academic opportunies for students in our shared service area. This arculaon agreement will enhance that relaonship and benefit students by streamlining the transfer process,” said Dr. Williams. Lawler said, “The arculaon agreement was a natural step toward our mutual goal of providing an excellent educaon to students in our region and beyond. I’d parcularly like to recognize the efforts of our directors of academic affairs, Dr. Elizabeth Wright, Dr. Kenneth Thigpen, and LCCC Transfer Counselor and Professor Virginia Mihalik, all of whom were instrumental in facilitang the arculaon agreement.” “This agreement further broadens the opportunies LCCC students have when choosing to transfer to earn their bachelor’s degree,” said LCCC President Dr. Ann D. Bieber. “All of the instuons have worked together to ensure that student success is a priority. Students can be assured they will have a seamless transion when they are making the decision to transfer.” Through the agreements, students who earn their associate degree will be provided an academic pathway to transfer into a parallel bachelor’s degree program at the 14 campuses including Penn State Lehigh Valley, Penn State Hazleton, Penn State Schuylkill, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Penn State Worthington Scranton. The coordinaon of transferable coursework, supported through academic advising, will support the successful transion for students. John E. Morgan Foundaon Trustee Scholarships are available for LCCC students to transion to Penn State Hazleton, with first preference going to advanced standing/transfer students who are graduates of high schools in Luzerne, Schuylkill, Lehigh and Carbon counes. Penn State Lehigh Valley and other Penn State campuses have a variety of scholarships available to community college transfer students. When transferring to Penn State, LCCC students must apply for admission, submit required transcripts and meet Penn State’s admissions requirements. Penn State applicaon fees will be waived for LCCC students who apply for baccalaureate programs. For more informaon about academic and scholarship opons, contact the admissions office at LCCC or at Penn State’s Hazleton or Lehigh Valley campuses. LCCC Foundation Events and Volunteer Opportunities LCCC Foundaon is looking for volunteers during several upcoming events. On August 3, join us for the 22nd Annual LCCC Foundaon Scholarship Summer Golf Classic at the beauful Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville. Volunteers are needed for golfer registraon, pung contest, hole watchers, dinner and awards set up, and more. Please contact Special Events Manager, Jane Wilchak, at 610-799-1929 or [email protected] for more informaon. In connecon with the August 3 LCCC Foundaon Summer Golf Classic, ckets are being sold for a one-week stay in North Carolina. Only 200 ckets will be sold. All proceeds benefit LCCC scholarships. Features include: • Privately-owned single vacaon home - sleeps 8-13 • 5 bedrooms: 2 queens, 3 full, 3 twins, 3-1/2 baths • Relaxing front porch • Rear deck for evening entertaining and grilling • All amenies, appliances, 2 refrigerators • Garage is set up for indoor hing and pracce • Unlimited access to courses 1-6, including #2 • 54 local area golf courses with tee-mes access • All golf tee mes can be pre-arranged before arrival • 2 hours to the beach or mountains Raffle cket prices: 1 for $10, 3 for $20, 5 for $30. Please contact Special Events Manager, Jane Wilchak, at 610-799-1929 to get your ckets today! Join us at Musikfest on August 13 and 14. On August 13, the Alumni Associaon and the Career Development Center are looking for volunteers. You’ll also receive food ckets to use that evening, a commemorave 50th anniversary t-shirt and shule passes. If you’re interested, please contact [email protected] or 610-799-1090. On August 14, we’ll be staoned at the WXLV tent handing out 50th anniversary commemorave items. Sign up for the following shiſts and receive a free t-shirt: 5-7 p.m., 7-9 p.m. or 9-11 p.m. If you’re interested, please contact jwilchak@ lccc.edu or 610-799-1929.
Transcript of Penn State Articulation Agreement Opens Doors to LCCC …...Bernard “Buddy” Lesavoy, Esq....
Joseph A. Alban, TreasurerWhitehall-Coplay
Annabelle B. CrevelingAllentown
Samuel P. DeFrankSalisbury
Willard G. DellickerTrustee at Large
Paul C. Fisher, Jr. Northwestern Lehigh
Mathias J. Green, Jr.Northern Lehigh
Matthew T. KorpCatasauqua
Audrey L. Larvey, ChairPalmerton
Roberta M. Marcus, Vice ChairParkland
William MiracleTrustee at Large
Kenneth H. Mohr, Jr.Southern Lehigh
William Santore, Jr. Panther Valley
Randall L. Smith, SecretaryJim Thorpe
Larry E. SternLehighton
Ann L. ThompsonEast Penn
Jerome B. Frank, Esq.Solicitor
Lehigh Carbon Community College Board of Trustees
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Heather Mullen ’06, President Linda Krisko ’80, V. PresidentMegan Billowitch ’94Shannon Semmel-Ciamacco ’96Pamela Fenstermacher ’10 Kristie Fogel ’01 Susan Heller ’03, ’07Dallas Holtzer ’73Michael Mauro ’07Michele Mullikin ’00Christina Schoemaker ’99Jane Wilchak, LCCCTim Herrlinger, LCCC Foundation
OfficersEllen Millard-KernChairperson; Chief of Staff, Senator Pat Browne’s Office
Kathy Kovatch ReamanVice-Chair and SecretaryKovatch Corporation
Thomas D. OleksaTreasurer and Chair of Finance and Investment CommitteeQuaint Oak Bank
Annabelle B. Creveling LCCC Board of TrusteesCollege Trustees Appointee
Brian Kahler VP Finance and Admin. Services, LCCC Presidential Appointee
MembersTony BoyleBoyle Construction
John T. Cathers, Jr.
Jan Creedon
Robin FloresThe Literacy Center
Ronald GlassLCCC Faculty (retired)
Christopher JordanCompliance OfficerChildWay Pediatric Services
Richard KernNational Penn Bank
Bernard “Buddy” Lesavoy, Esq.Lesavoy, Butz and Seitz, LLC
David LobachEmbassy Bank
Kent C. NewhartAccounting & Tax Assoc., Inc.
Ron NeimeyerAltronics, Inc.
Dale RothDale A. Roth Architects, A.I.A.
Christina SchoemakerValley Youth House
Betty SmithTrexler Haines, Inc.
Willard SnyderNew Tripoli Bancorp
Mark ThompsonMKSD, Architects
LCCC Foundation Board of Directors
Upcoming EventsLehigh Carbon Community College President Dr. Ann D. Bieber
Lehigh Carbon Community College4525 Education Park Drive
Schnecksville, PA 18078www.LCCC.edu
610-799-2121
July 13 Summer session classes begin.Aug. 3 22nd Annual LCCC Foundation Scholarship. Summer Golf Classic at Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville.Aug. 13-14 LCCC at Musikfest at Steel Stacks in Bethlehem.Aug. 20 Convocation at LCCC Main Campus.Aug. 21 50, Fabulous and Friday Celebration at LCCC Main Campus.
Penn State Articulation AgreementOpens Doors to LCCC Students
Administrators from Penn State University and Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) signed an articulation agreement to facilitate the transfer of LCCC students into 12 baccalaureate degree programs at 14 Penn State campuses, including Penn State Lehigh Valley, Penn State Hazleton, Penn State Schuylkill, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Penn State Worthington Scranton. The agreement is effective this fall and was announced by Dr. Ann Williams, chancellor at Penn State Lehigh Valley; Dr. Gary Lawler, chancellor at Penn State Hazleton; and Dr. Ann D. Bieber, president of LCCC, at an event held Monday, June 8, at Penn State Lehigh Valley. “Our institutions have a long-standing history of collaborating
to provide access to high-quality academic opportunities for students in our shared service area. This articulation agreement will enhance that relationship and benefit students by streamlining the transfer process,” said Dr. Williams. Lawler said, “The articulation agreement was a natural step toward our mutual goal of providing an excellent education to students in our region and beyond. I’d particularly like to recognize the efforts of our directors of academic affairs, Dr. Elizabeth Wright, Dr. Kenneth Thigpen, and LCCC Transfer Counselor and Professor Virginia Mihalik, all of whom were instrumental in facilitating the articulation agreement.” “This agreement further broadens the opportunities LCCC students have when choosing to transfer to earn their bachelor’s degree,” said LCCC President Dr. Ann D. Bieber. “All of the institutions have worked together to ensure that student success is a priority. Students can be assured they will have a seamless transition when they are making the decision to transfer.” Through the agreements, students who earn their associate degree will be provided an academic pathway to transfer into a parallel bachelor’s degree program at the 14 campuses including Penn State Lehigh Valley, Penn State Hazleton, Penn State Schuylkill, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Penn State Worthington Scranton. The coordination of transferable coursework, supported through academic advising, will support the successful transition for students. John E. Morgan Foundation Trustee Scholarships are available for LCCC students to transition to Penn State Hazleton, with first preference going to advanced standing/transfer students who are graduates of high schools in Luzerne, Schuylkill, Lehigh and Carbon counties. Penn State Lehigh Valley and other Penn State campuses have a variety of scholarships available to community college transfer students. When transferring to Penn State, LCCC students must apply for admission, submit required transcripts and meet Penn State’s admissions requirements. Penn State application fees will be waived for LCCC students who apply for baccalaureate programs. For more information about academic and scholarship options, contact the admissions office at LCCC or at Penn State’s Hazleton or Lehigh Valley campuses.
LCCC Foundation Events and Volunteer Opportunities
LCCC Foundation is looking for volunteers during several upcoming events. On August 3, join us for the 22nd Annual LCCC Foundation Scholarship Summer Golf Classic at the beautiful Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville. Volunteers are needed for golfer registration, putting contest, hole watchers, dinner and awards set up, and more. Please contact Special Events Manager, Jane Wilchak, at 610-799-1929 or [email protected] for more information. In connection with the August 3 LCCC Foundation Summer Golf Classic, tickets are being sold for a one-week stay in North Carolina. Only 200 tickets will be sold. All proceeds benefit LCCC scholarships. Features include: • Privately-owned single vacation home - sleeps 8-13• 5 bedrooms: 2 queens, 3 full, 3 twins, 3-1/2 baths• Relaxing front porch• Rear deck for evening entertaining and grilling• All amenities, appliances, 2 refrigerators• Garage is set up for indoor hitting and practice• Unlimited access to courses 1-6, including #2• 54 local area golf courses with tee-times access• All golf tee times can be pre-arranged before arrival• 2 hours to the beach or mountainsRaffle ticket prices: 1 for $10, 3 for $20, 5 for $30. Please contact Special Events Manager, Jane Wilchak, at 610-799-1929 to get your tickets today! Join us at Musikfest on August 13 and 14. On August 13, the Alumni Association and the Career Development Center are looking for volunteers. You’ll also receive food tickets to use that evening, a commemorative 50th anniversary t-shirt and shuttle passes. If you’re interested, please contact [email protected] or 610-799-1090. On August 14, we’ll be stationed at the WXLV tent handing out 50th anniversary commemorative items. Sign up for the following shifts and receive a free t-shirt: 5-7 p.m., 7-9 p.m. or 9-11 p.m. If you’re interested, please contact [email protected] or 610-799-1929.
LCCC Graduate Wins at Beacon Conference
LCCC Professor Rachel Plaksa, Rockland Community College President Dr. Cliff L. Wood, award recipient and LCCC graduate Ryan DuPont, and co-directors of Beacon 2015
Dr. Kristopher Baker and Robert Fuentes.
LCCC graduate Ryan DuPont won the top prize for best research paper in the Social Sciences category at the Beacon Conference on June 5, held at Rockland Community College in Suffern, NY. The Beacon Conference was established in 1993 to recognize, celebrate and showcase the academic achievements of outstanding students at community colleges in the mid-Atlantic region. The conference is held each year on the first Friday in June, and encompasses a wide range of disciplines.
Professor Laura Segatti is the recipient of the 2014-2015 Community College Regional Chapter Counselor Award by Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education. The award recognizes one counselor from each region who excels in his or her role. Segatti was chosen for demonstrating leadership in representing the mission and ideals of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) and for achieving excellence in her role as a counselor. In order to win this award, Segatti successfully scored higher than her peers in the areas of modeling leadership, motivating and communicating with chapter members, impacting the careers of chapter officers and members, involvement in chapter programs and activities, and exemplifying the mission and ideals of the society. Segatti will receive a certificate, will be featured on KDP’s blog and website, and will be formally recognized in Orlando, Fla., with a plaque at the organization’s October convocation.
Professor Recognized by Kappa Delta Pi
Students in LCCC’s hospitality management class completed their service learning project by volunteering at the annual Meals on Wheels volunteer appreciation dinner for Lehigh County Meals on Wheels at Asbury United Methodist Church in Allentown. The students were event captains, servers, food runners and dishwashers at the event to honor over 230 Lehigh County Meals on Wheels volunteers, staff and board members. “The students did an outstanding job of working as a team to serve the honorees at the appreciation dinner,” noted Timothy Gibbons, assistant professor of hospitality management.
Several LCCC students, faculty and staff journeyed overseas to visit Ireland and learn about the history, take in the beauty of the surrounding islands, visit centuries-old castles and hike the infamous Moher cliffs. The nearly two-week international trip was led by Professor Creed Hyatt, who has guided students on several trips across the Atlantic for over a decade. Hyatt plans to take students abroad again in 2016 to Italy to visit Rome, Naples and Pompeii.
Professor, Students Journey
Overseas
Students Volunteer During Meals on Wheels Dinner
LCCC has been invited to work with Air Products and the Allentown City Center to develop a college summer intern program. LCCC has received a $5,000 grant from Air Products to cover the costs of three paid internships at non-profit organizations. Other participating colleges are
Moravian College, Muhlenberg College, Lehigh University, Lafayette College, DeSales University and Cedar Crest College. The program creates a cohort of interns from area colleges and universities and offers them opportunities to work in Allentown. “Throughout the summer, interns will be invited to a variety of networking, social and educational events so that they can become a part of the renaissance of downtown Allentown,” says Laurie Gostley Hackett, Air Products’ manager of community relations and philanthropy. “Activities for the interns include mentoring opportunities, networking activities, discounted admissions to events, group outings to IronPigs, and other ways for the interns to get to know each other and the Allentown community.” LCCC students will work for Sacred Heart Hospital, as well as at the college’s Allentown site and with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms charitable organization.
Air Products Partners with LCCC to Offer Student Internships
The Center for Career Pathways and Literacy held a student recognition ceremony at the Lehigh County Government Center in Allentown in June. The ceremony honored the graduates and achievements of the students currently in attendance.
Dr. Bieber congratulates Wendy Leon (right) on graduating from The Center for Career Pathways and Literacy program.
The Center for Career Pathways and Literacy Recognizes Students
The Schuylkill Women in Business held a luncheon at LCCC’s Scheller Center in Tamaqua and invited Professor Melanie Turrano as the guest speaker. Turrano discussed the Green Dot initiative to end violence. Schuylkill Women in Business serves as a networking and educational opportunity for professional women in Schuylkill County.
Professor Speaks in Tamaqua
