400 Graduate from LCCC in 46th Commencement

Lehigh Carbon Community College held its 46th spring commencement Wednesday on its main campus in Schnecksville.

More than 400 students participated in Lehigh Carbon Community College's 46th spring commencement Wednesday in two ceremonies in Berrier Hall on the main campus in Schnecksville. Acting college president Dr. Ann Bieber presided. LCCC posted photos from the ceremonies on its Facebook page. In keeping with tradition, a student speaker was selected from nominations submitted by the graduating class and faculty members, according to a release from the college. Business Administration major Dollinda Linkhorst of Tamaqua and Computer Information Systems major Vanessa J. Meleski of Slatington presented remarks. According to the release, Linkhorst graduated with an Associate of Arts in business administration.  She completed her studies at LCCC …

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How Many Signs Will $264,000 Buy?

Lehigh Carbon Community College will place dozens of new signs throughout the Schnecksville campus by July.

Students, faculty and visitors to Lehigh Carbon Community College will have an easier time navigating their way around the main campus thanks to dozens of new signs that will be installed by late summer. The college will spend $264,000 to create and install 84 new signs, including some in 3D and a large electronic sign at the school's entrance on Route 309. The board of trustees approved a bid Thursday to hire Forman Sign Company of Philadelphia to install the signs. "We'd like to have them all up and working before the kids are back," said Carl Peckitt, LCCC's director of facilities and maintenance. Peckett said the college's marquis entrance sign, which will have a message board, will take longer to construct and may not be ready in July…

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LCCC President Don Snyder Needs Open Heart Surgery

Donald Snyder, president of Lehigh Carbon Community College, told the board of trustees Thursday night he will undergo open heart surgery.

Lehigh Carbon Community College President Donald Snyder told the board of trustees Thursday he will extend his medical leave to undergo open heart surgery next Wednesday. Snyder, 61, said he expected to return to work in mid-July. Ann Bieber, senior vice president for administrative services, will serve as acting president. Snyder, who had returned to work Monday after a brief medical leave, read a short statement to the board: "For the past few weeks there has been much speculation and rumors about my absence on the college campus. As the board knows, which was also reported in some of the media, I've been on medical leave for the past month. During that time I've continued to receive medical treatment for some symptoms I was experiencing…

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Parkland School Director Resigns From LCCC Board

Citing 'philosophical differences,' Parkland School Board director Robert Cohen resigns from Lehigh Carbon Community College's Board of Trustees.

Parkland School Board Director Robert Cohen said he resigned from Lehigh Carbon Community College's Board of Trustees earlier this month, citing "philosophical differences." Cohen would not elaborate, citing confidentiality reasons. "I decided I needed to remove myself from that environment," Cohen said. Cohen, who has served as the school board's representative for the last four years, said he submitted his letter of resignation April 3. The board accepted his resignation at its April 16 meeting. It is unclear whether his resignation is tied to several Parkland school directors' public rebuke Tuesday of LCCC's request to raise the district's annual contribution to the college's budget while the college has a $17 million surplus. LCCC …

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Parkland Board Outraged at LCCC Budget Request

Lehigh Carbon Community College is sitting on a $17 million budget surplus but asked Parkland and other school districts for more money.

An angry Parkland School Board rejected Lehigh Carbon Community College's request for more money from the district after it learned the college was sitting on a $17 million budget surplus. Several board members said they were outraged LCCC asked Parkland for $1.23 million, a 2.1 percent increase, for the 2013-2014 school year when the college's surplus was nearly 40 percent of its $41.8 million budget. Although the board voted 5 to 3 against LCCC's budget, Parkand will still have to pay the amount unless the majority of the 13 Lehigh County member school districts rejects the college's budget. LCCC asked Parkland for $25,751 more than last year to help fund the $439,830 more it needs to fund next year's budget. Board member David Kennedy …

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ted.dobracki

6:56 pm on Saturday, May 4, 2013

LCCC was founded by the school districts that partially fund it. The current long existing funding mechanism (about 1/3 state, 1/3 school districts, 1/3 tuition) is fair, on my opinion. However, the 50% fund balance is excessive. One problem is that once you have it, it's difficult to use without disrupting the normal budget balance. It should be used for one time capital expense, or to retire …   more ›

LCCC Main Entrance Restricted Until Thursday for Route 309 Construction

A flagger will direct traffic in and out of the LCCC entrance as work is done on the Route 309/Sand Spring construction project.

Lehigh Carbon Community College's left turn lane at its main entrance on Route 309 and Education Park Drive will be closed until Thursday, according to PennDOT. The turning lane will be restricted and motorists should use caution and expect delays, PennDOT said. LCCC advised on its Facebook page that a flagger will direct traffic in and out of the entrance. The college recommended an alternate route: "If you are coming from south of the college on Route 309, it is recommended you use Old Packhouse Road as an alternate route. Please use the Google Route provided:http://goo.gl/Ho7LK or the directions below. From Rt. 309 & Levans Road – at the CVS traffic signal – 1.Head north on PA-309 North. 2.Take left onto Old Packhouse Road about - 0.9 …

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Learn to Sail at LCCC

Lehigh Carbon Community College is partnering with the Windward Sailing Club to teach the basic techniques of sailing.

Who's Hiring? Parkland, LCCC, Samuel Adams Brewery

Curriculum director, healthcare technology instructor and brewing operator are some of the jobs available in South Whitehall, Upper Macungie and North Whitehall and surrounding areas.

  Are you or someone you know looking for work? Check out these local jobs posted recently around town and online at Craigslist.com. and Indeed.com, and on company websites. Click on the job title to view the posting. Accountant Administrative/Accounting Assistant Automotive Paint Prepper Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Parkland School District Director of Special Services and Programs, Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit Healthcare Technology Instructor, part-time, Lehigh Carbon Community College Market Cafe Service Team Member, part-time, Wegmans Packaging Operator, Brewing Operator, Samuel Adams Brewery Process Engineer, CyOptics Inc. Psychologist, Kidspeace Secretary, Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit

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LCCC Holds Disney Co-op Information Sessions

Lehigh Carbon Community College will offer a cooperative work experience for students at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida or Disneyland, California during the Fall 2013 semester.

  Lehigh Carbon Community College will offer a cooperative work experience for students at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida or Disneyland, California during the Fall 2013 semester.  The program is available to students attending LCCC or another college or university.  The co-op program allows students to earn six college credits as they spend one semester working, learning and living at Walt Disney World, Florida or Disneyland, California.  Participation in the program is competitive and is based upon selection by Disney recruiters.  Students work in one of a variety of major operating areas, such as Food, Merchandise, Attractions, Custodial, Tickets, Water Recreation and Transportation, and attend classes at the Disney entertainment …

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LANta and LCCC Partner to Extend Night Bus Schedule

Lehigh Carbon Community College students without transportation had to walk home if they missed the last bus of the night.

  Allentown, PA ---- Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANta) has announced the addition of two late night bus trips from Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Schnecksville campus to the Allentown Transportation Center (ATC).  The new service is effective with the start of the current academic semester.  The added service is the result of a funding partnership between LANta and LCCC under which LCCC guarantees LANta a certain amount of revenue to cover the cost of the added trips. “The two new trips from LCCC will help students who take evening classes get back to Allentown where they can access several of our other bus routes to get home,” said Owen O’Neill, LANta’s Director of Planning. “We are pleased to partner with the …

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