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LCCC Events & Happenings

College Community & Recognition

Coming Up

Report for June 2011

beacon conference On Friday, June 3, 2011, Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) held the Beacon 2011 Conference at its main campus in Schnecksville. This is the second time the conference was held at LCCC; the first time was a decade ago on June 1, 2001. The Beacon Conference, established in 1993, provides an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the achievements of outstanding two-year college scholars in diverse academic disciplines. This event is recognized as the major competition for scholarly papers presented by two-year college students in the Middle Atlantic region. Three LCCC students were invited to present their papers at the June 3 conference; two were selected as outstanding papers. Ryan McGrail: “The DeLacey Family; the True Creators of Frankenstein’s Creature”Mentor: Dr. Kathleen Mayberry, LCCC Associate Professor of English.

Jusline Sayegh: “Addressing the Needs of Generation 1.5 in the Community College”Mentor: Prof. Ruth Munilla, LCCC Professor of English as a Second Language, Coordinator of World Languages.

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This issue of President’s Desk is loaded with the achievements of our students as they wound up the academic year. I am sure when you see their accomplishments, you will be impressed with their academic caliber. Our Academic All-American students work tirelessly to not only achieve a 3.5 GPA, but they represent LCCC in the intercollegiate athletic program. Additionally, the academic award winners from our May Commencement are also listed in this issue. LCCC also had the privilege of being the host of the Beacon Conference for the second time. It has been a decade since the conference was held on our campus and we were excited to show off our new Community Services Center to the students and faculty mentors of other area community colleges. Kudos goes to the conference co-chairs, Ned

Schillow and Christine Bowditch for making the conference possible and a tremendous success! It is also my pleasure to congratulate those students who entered and won the annual Business Enterprise Center business plan competition. In this competitive market, it is refreshing to see our students take initiative and use the skills they learn at LCCC, to make their businesses successful. We wish them the best of luck in their future business endeavors.

Donald W. SnyderLCCC President

2010-2011 Board of TrusTees

Ann BieberLCCC Administration

Lee BondAshland Technologies

Tony Boyle Boyle Construction

John T. Cathers Jr. TreasurerFCFCU

Jan CreedonCounty of Lehigh

Annabelle B. Creveling LCCC Trustee

Bernard DurantDurant Ent. (ret.)

Maria EspositoSaucon Valley Country Club

Robin FloresAllentown Symphony Association

Kathy FrazierPPL

Ronald Glass Administrator Emeritus

Andre GreenVerizon Inc.

Christopher JordanNorthstar Youth Services

Richard KernWachovia Bank

Kathy Kovatch Reaman Vice Chairperson & SecretaryKovatch Corporation

Buddy Lesavoy, Esq.Lesavoy, Butz and Seitz, LLC

David Lobach Embassy Bank

Ellen Millard-Kern ChairpersonOffice of Sen. Patrick M.Browne

Ron Neimeyer Altronics Inc.

Kent C. Newhart Accounting and Tax Associates Inc.

Thomas OleksaVice Treasurer Liberty Savings Bank, FSB

Yvette PalmerCFO & Stuff LLC

Roger C. Reis Lower Macungie Twsp. Commissioner

Dale RothArchitect

Christina SchoemakerLehigh Valley Health Network

Betty Smith Trexler-Haines Inc.

Willard Snyder New Tripoli Bancorp

Mark Thompson MKSD LLC

2010-2011 foundaTion Board of direcTors alumni associaTion

Board of direcTorsMegan Billowitch (’94) Shannon Ciamacco (’94) Betty George (’73)

Susan Heller (’03 and 07)

Dallas Holtzer (’73)

Linda Krisko (‘80)Treasurer

Fabian Moriah (’05)Secretary

Heather Mullen (‘06)Vice President Christina Schoemaker (‘99)President

Joseph A. AlbanWhitehall-Coplay

Robert M. CohenParkland

Annabelle B. CrevelingAllentown

Mathias J. Green Jr. Northern Lehigh

Thomas F. MantzSecretarySalisbury

Kenneth H. Mohr Jr.Vice ChairSouthern Lehigh

William Santore Jr. Panther Valley

David R. HunsickerNorthwestern Lehigh

Matthew T. KorpCatasauqua

Audrey L. Larvey ChairPalmerton

Randall L. SmithJim Thorpe

Larry E. Stern Lehighton

Ann L. ThompsonTreasurerEast Penn

Michael J. TorbertTrustee at Large

Joseph C. VolkTrustee at Large

Jerome B. Frank, EsquireSolicitor

a message from our President

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events & HaPPeningsbec Presents cHecks to winners

The winners of the annual business plan competition were awarded their $500 checks at a presentation event on Monday, June 20th at the future site of the Business Enterprise Center (BEC) in Tamaqua. The business plan competition is held each fall for continuing students wishing to take part in the membership program. The following individuals had to submit a business plan, which was reviewed by a panel of judges:• Valerie Parks of DIVINE REDESIGN

(a nonprofit thrift store located in Wescosville)• Dorothy M. Young of COOKIE’S CORNER

(Located in Mahanoy City/Philadelphia, selling home furnishings and gifts both retail and online)

• Matt Haslam of MATT HASLAM.COM (Located in Minersville, offering Lighting, Sound and Staging Equipment and Shows as well as DJ services)

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Stipends flow from a $2500 fund established for the BEC through the generosity of an anonymous donor. The winners will also receive mentoring and coaching as they begin on their new ventures.

The Beacon 2011 co-directors are Ned Schillow, Professor and Coordinator of Mathematics, and Dr. Christine Bowditch, Associate Professor of Sociology. Further information about Beacon can be found at www.beaconconference.org.

During the Beacon Conference, artwork was displayed by LCCC students in the art program.

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Congratulations to the following individuals who received academic awards during our annual Commencement on May 18, 2011:

Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Award - John M. Breiner

Climax Goulder Bealine Award - Lisa A. Larkin

Ronald Virden Mathematics Achievement Award - Matthew B. Weller

Rosemary Kradel Mathematics Achievement Award - Tricia A. Shand Professor William L. F. and Mrs. Mary Joan Schmehl Political Science Organization Alumni Award - Timothy R. Corbett Distinction in Psychology Award - Kristen E. Fields

Professor Elizabeth (Bette) Hummer Memorial Award - Julie A. Cenci

Philip Fahy Memorial Award - John P. Bretzik

Teacher Education Student Association Scholarship Award - Amanda A. Ritter

Lehigh and Northampton Association for the Education of Young Children Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education - Amanda A. Ritter

Outstanding Occupational Therapy Assistant Student Award - Brittany A. Measler

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student Association Award - Louise M. Tilenni

Occupational Therapy Assistant - The Professional Development Award - Jessica Deutsch

The following LCCC student-athletes have received the Academic All-American Award from the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (EPCC):

• Justin Bedford of Schuylkill Haven is studying Criminal Justice and played Golf.

• Shane Becker of Palmerton is majoring in Elementary Education and played Golf.

• Brianna Howells of Macungie majors in Business Administration and played on the Women’s’ Softball and Basketball teams.

• Patrick Kiriposki of Allentown is studying in the Liberal Arts program and played Men’s Basketball.

• Erica Meichtry of Allentown is majoring in Graphic Design and played on the Women’s Softball Team.

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elc receives naeyc accreditation LCCC’s Early Learning Center (ELC) has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals. “We’re proud to have earned the mark of quality from NAEYC, and to be recognized for our commitment to reaching the highest professional standards,” said Kathy Mosley, Director of LCCC’s Early Learning Center. “NAEYC Accreditation lets families in our community know that children in our program are getting the best care and early learning experiences possible.” To earn NAEYC Accreditation, the College’s Early Learning Center went through an extensive self-study process, measuring the program and its services against the ten NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and more than 400 related accreditation criteria. The program received NAEYC Accreditation after an on-site visit by NAEYC assessors to ensure that the program meets each of the ten program standards. NAEYC-accredited programs are also subject to unannounced visits during their

Occupational Therapy Assistant Student Scholarship Award - Brittney A. Oswald/Kathy L. Everleth

Lehigh County Chapter of American Association of Medical Assistants Award - Ashley L. Costello

Lehigh County Medical Society Award - Allison M. Henne

Lehigh County Medical Society Award - Melissa E. Schuster

Medical Assistant Coordinator’s Award - Lori A. Bisbing

Associate Degree in Nursing Faculty Recognition Award - Megan L. Morris

Wayne E. Kirker Award - Jessie E. Larsen

Gilbert A. Scheetz Scholastic Achievement Award - Barry C. Hessinger

Clark E. “Willie” Hartman Award - Evan R. Schleinkofer

Trustees Service Award - Daniel N. Mena

accreditation, which lasts for five years. “The NAEYC Accreditation system raises the bar for child care centers and other early childhood programs,” said Jerlean E. Daniel, Ph.D, executive director of NAEYC. “Having earned NAEYC Accreditation is a sign that the ELC is a leader in a national effort to invest in high-quality early childhood education.” For more information about NAEYC Accreditation, visit www.naeyc.org/academy.

• Esther Schuler of Emmaus studies Engineering and played on the Women’s Volleyball and Softball Teams.

• Jake Shupp of Macungie is in the Education program and played on the Men’s Basketball Team.

• Karen Welch of Washington Boro studies Veterinary Technician courses and plays Women’s Volleyball.

To receive this award, a student must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.5, completed 24 credits, and participated at least one season in intercollegiate athletics.

Congratulations to our All-American students!

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Name: Kenton Brobst

Title: Junior Systems Administrator

Start Date at LCCC: September 7, 2010

Favorite Activity: Watching my grandson grow up in short movies and pictures. His parents live in Louisiana so we don’t get to see them in person very often but technology makes it much more tolerable.

Favorite Hobby/Saying or Wisdom/Other: I enjoy reading, spending time with family and watching sports on TV.

What do we not know about you but you would like to share: I started riding motorcycle a couple of years ago, my wife and I enjoy taking long rides to nowhere when the weather is nice.

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Judy H. Readnack - Part-time Library Assistant – Public Services/Technical Services (Special Term)

cHanges/PromotionssPotligHt on scHolarsHiPs

lv ad club donation

On Wednesday June 8th, LCCC was awarded a check towards the scholarship fund from the Lehigh Valley Ad Club at their annual meeting held in the Community Room of the Baum School of Art. The $500 check was graciously received by Tim Herrlinger, Executive Director of the Foundation, and Ellen Millard-Kern, Chairperson of the LCCC Foundation Board. The Ad Club’s mission is “To inspire creativity and enhance the professional development of the advertising and marketing communities in the Greater Lehigh Valley Area. Our main focus is to educate, provide local philanthropic outreach and celebrate the excellence of advertising in our community.”

Every year, the Foundation provides thousands of dollars to worthy students to assist with paying for their academic journey at LCCC. One example is the William L.F. Schmehl Memorial Scholarship, which was established in 1981 by the Schmehl family. William Schmehl was the first faculty member hired for the college. He was recruited by Dr. Berrier to come to Allentown with him to work on setting up the college. He started in the spring of 1967 working with the inital team. Professor Schmehl served from 1967 until his death in 1981 as the Chairman of the Social Sciences Department and a dedicated instructor. He was the advisor to the Political Science Organization. The scholarship was set up to honor an outstanding student with an interest in political science. The student did not have to major in political science or a related area, but to have

a sincere interest in the field. An essay on their interest in the field and their future plans was to be part of the consideration for the award. A committee of faculty would pick the award winner. For many years this committee was headed by a colleague, Professor John Gauger. An award of $100 went to the winner. ...to the winners of items in the

Picnic raffle: Sweatshirt - Heidi CollinsT-shirts - Michelle Carlino, Susan Fread, Ed ReimerYankee Candle Basket - Barb HaberernLV Heritage Museum passes - Sally Ande, Scott Aquila, Tracy MeyersDa Vinci passes - Ann Bieber, Peg DeFrain, Janis Roth Kester, Cindy Sutjak, and Jamie Walck.

...to Jeff Dutt, a member of the Project Reach Team and long time adjunct instructor at LCCC and full-time Special Education Teacher at Allentown School District received this year’s Teacher Education of the Year for Allentown School District. Congratulations Jeff!

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Pictured left to right: John Mulder, Ellen Millard-Kern, Tim Herrlinger.

The opening hours for the Morgan and Carbon Site effective July 11 until July 31 will be as follows:

Carbon(through July 15)Tues., Wed.: 8AM - 7PM(July 18-29)Mon., Tues., Wed.: 8AM - 7 PM

MorganMon., Tues.: 8 AM - 10 PMWed.: 5-10 PMThur.: 8 AM - 10 PM

carbon/morgan Hours

Nonprofit OrganizationU.S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 2Schnecksville, PA 180784525 education Park drive | schnecksville, Pa 18078-2598

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July 28Computer Game & Simulation

Development Open House6:30-7:30 pm

August 2-4Student Success Workshop

9 am-2:45 pm

18tH annual foundation

golf & tennis classicMONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2011

LEHIGH COUNTRY CLUB

Sponsorship & advertising opportunities available.

$350 for individual golfers$175 for individual tennis players

$75 for dinner tickets

Contact Jane Wilchak at jwilchak@lccc.edu or 610-799-1929 for more information.

August 8Golf & Tennis ClassicLehigh Country Club

August 21Graduation Recognition Ceremony

August 18Faculty Convocation