Congratulations to our Phi Theta Kappa chapter for being named a 2025 REACH Chapter!

This prestigious recognition from the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society honors chapters that excel in membership development, ensuring more students have access to life-changing scholarships and campus engagement opportunities.

A special thank you to our chapter advisors for their dedication to enhancing the student experience and fostering academic excellence at LCCC.

Lehigh Carbon Community College is proud to announce a new partnership with KidsPeace to launch the Mental Health Technician (MHT) Training.

This workforce-focused initiative is designed to accelerate students into meaningful careers in behavioral health. Participants will receive specialized clinical training and mentorship, preparing them to make a vital difference in the lives of children in our community.

Read the full article on WFMZ here.

Please join us on Friday, March 13, from noon until 1:00 p.m. to celebrate the work of Director Karen Clark. We will have a reception honoring her with cake, snacks, and camaraderie.

We will gather in SH17 to wish her a fond farewell. All are welcome!

The course schedule for Fall 2026 has been posted to the College website and can be viewed here.  Registration for Fall 2026 will open on Friday, March 6, for military and veteran students and on Monday, March 9, for all students.

Week 4: The Industry Standard

As we continue to integrate AI into the professional world, “acceptable use” is no longer a guess; it is being clearly defined by industry and academic leaders. This week, we encourage you to investigate the specific AI guidelines published by your discipline’s primary professional organizations or leading research journals. Sharing these “real-world” standards with your students helps demystify what is considered ethical AI use and what is considered professional misconduct in their future careers. Consider aligning your classroom policies with these external benchmarks to provide students with a clear, career-ready framework for when to lean on AI and when to rely solely on their own expertise.

You can find a sample in-class “Professional Standards” discussion guide on our Faculty AI Resource Google Site – Sample Assignments.

From February 25th to March 3rd, enjoy 30% off of ALL Champion Gear. Shop online or stop by in-store to get your LCCC gear!

Congratulations to dual-enrollment student Luke Frohnheiser for being named the 2026 Schuylkill Chapter No. 25 Scholar-Athlete!

Luke ranks third in his class with a 99.894 GPA, leads on the field as a two-year football captain, and serves his community through the non-profit Sweet Inclusion. We are proud to support such a dedicated scholar-athlete as he prepares for his future in Mechanical Engineering.

Eligibility Requirements for Student Applicants:

• Completed program of study in Dec. 2025, May 2026 or Aug. 2026
• Submitted application for graduation
• Verification of your graduation status from the college

For speaker applicants, students must follow these steps:

1. Prepare and submit the text of your proposed speech by emailing either a Word Doc or Google Doc to Daniel Melin, Director of Student Life, at dmelin@lccc.edu. Include your name, L#, mailing address, student email address, daytime phone number and anticipated degree. Submit by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20.
2. Selected students will be video recorded during the week of March 23. While recording, you will be asked to deliver the speech just as you would at the ceremony.
3. Final student speech selection will be made by Friday, April 10.
4. The chosen speaker will receive coaching from faculty to prepare for the event.

For soloist applicants, students must follow these steps:

1. Please email Daniel Melin, Director of Student Life, at dmelin@lccc.edu, with “Soloist” in the subject line. Please include the following information:

• Your name, L#, mailing address, email address, daytime phone number and anticipated degree
• A brief synopsis of your experience performing at events and/or your musical background

2. All applicants will be video recorded during the week of March 23. Auditions will be done without musical accompaniment.
3. Apply by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20. Final selection of the soloist will be made by Friday, April 10.

Contact Daniel Melin, Director of Student Life, at dmelin@lccc.edu or 610-799-1146 with any questions.

Think you’ve got what it takes to go the distance? LCCC is inviting students and staff to put their strength and stamina to the test with the Bring Sally Up Push-Up Challenge—a high-energy endurance workout set to the song “Flower” by Moby.

Those who last the entire song will be recognized. All fitness levels are welcome, and modifications will be available (wall push-ups, elevated push-ups, on knees, or do squats). No registration is required—just show up and be ready to sweat.

Tuesday, March 24, from 2–4 p.m. at the Perla Building (LCCC Morgan campus)

Thursday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Aux Gym (LCCC Schnecksville campus)

For more information, contact ltimony@lccc.ed

Learning Specialist, Dr. Michael G. Spinks, Associate Professor of Psychology, Dr. Katy DeLong (in spirit), and former Learning Specialist Jess Joseph-Arms shared with attendees of the 50th Annual National Organization for Student Success (NOSS) conference on Tuesday, 2/24, in a snowy New York City, the LCCC LASSI story to date during a concurrent session entitled, “Launching the LASSI: The Implementation of the Learning and Study Skills Inventory across our City.”? We discussed successes, challenges, next steps, and shared key data, as well as lessons learned to help others support student success.

Thank you to everyone at LCCC for supporting this innovation and our presentation. We’ll share more LASSI data insights next week, but for LASSI questions, contact Michael Spinks and Katy DeLong at thelassi@lccc.edu.

Join us on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, for the Health & Wellness Fair in Berrier Hall-Lower Lobby! Stop by to connect with local health, wellness, and community organizations, learn about available resources, and explore ways to support your overall well-being. Open to students, faculty, and staff, come by anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Commencement will be here before we know it and will take place on Monday, May 18, at the PPL Center in Allentown.

We are looking for volunteers to assist with lining up students and faculty, helping families to their seats, assisting with regalia, helping with stage setup, etc.

Hours are typically from 4:00 to approximately 7:30 p.m.  If interested, please email jrooney@lccc.edu.  Thank you for your consideration.

Recreation Kickball is here!

Join us for Thursday afternoon kickball at the LCCC Softball Field (or in the gym if the weather doesn’t cooperate)! Games will be held on April 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM.

Teams will play 3 innings, 5v5 format, with up to 7 players per team. It’s a great way to get active, enjoy some friendly competition, and connect with others on campus.

Spots are limited—scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

Questions? Contact ltimony@lccc.edu

The Office of College Relations is excited to announce a more efficient way for departments to request promotional items and “swag” for campus events!

To ensure we can support your needs and manage our inventory effectively, please use the new College Relations & Student Life Giveaway Request Form for all future requests. This streamlined process helps our team capture essential details like your target audience and event goals to ensure you have exactly what you need to make your event a success.

How it Works:

• Submit Early: Please submit your request as soon as your event details are finalized.
• Provide Details: Tell us about your intended audience (current students, prospective students, etc.) so we can provide the most relevant and impactful items.
• Follow Up: Once submitted, our team will review the details and coordinate the next steps with you directly.

Accessing the Form:

• The form is available under the faculty and staff resources in the myLCCC portal.  
• You can also access the form directly through this link: College Relations & Student Life Giveaway Request Form.  

If you have any questions about the new form or need assistance with a specific request, please reach out to Carolyn O’Steen at costeen@lccc.edu or 610-799-1105.

The college continues to face a significant challenge from fraudulent applications and fake student accounts. These bad actors exploit our systems to commit financial aid fraud, identity theft, and other crimes, posing a threat to our resources and the integrity of our institution.

To empower our faculty and staff on the front lines, a new Suspicious Account Activity Form is now available. This online form provides a single, streamlined channel for you to report potential fake students and questionable account behavior directly to the appropriate teams for investigation.

Your vigilance is our most effective tool in identifying these fraudulent accounts. Please use the new form to report students who exhibit patterns such as:

Zero Engagement: The student is enrolled but never logs into the course shell or shows no academic activity (no clicks, no submissions, no discussion posts).

Nonsensical Submissions: Discussion posts or assignments are off-topic, incoherent, or appear to be AI-generated.

Unusual Communication: Emails or messages from the student contain strange grammar, phishing-like links, or focus solely on receiving financial aid refunds without any academic context.

Information Discrepancies: The student’s name, likeness, or personal information appears inconsistent across different college systems.

How to Access the Form:

The Suspicious Account Activity Form can be found on the LCCC Portal under Faculty Staff Resources > Forms.

Protecting our college is a shared responsibility. Thank you for your partnership in safeguarding our community and ensuring our resources are dedicated to serving our legitimate students.

Lehigh Carbon Community College is thrilled to announce the Spring 2026 AI Virtual Learning Series. This high-energy program is designed to move beyond the hype and provide administrators, faculty, and staff with practical, hands-on skills to reclaim their time and streamline campus operations.

This semester’s lineup features ten expert-led sessions focused on transforming LCCC’s institutional knowledge into actionable power:

• The Institutional Knowledge “Brain”: Turning Policy Piles into Instant Answers
• A Kickstart with Gemini: Demystifying The Tech
• Building Your Custom “Admin Agent” with Gemini Gems
• Unlock Effortless Onboarding: Crafting Custom Administrative Guides with NotebookLM
• Program Review & Data Theming with Gemini in Sheets
• Communication Refiner with Gemini
• High-Speed Meeting “Minutes to Action”: Turning Transcripts into Results
• Instant Assessment & Rubric Engine with Gemini
• Workforce Trend “Deep Research” with Gemini
• Beyond the Basics: Mastering the Zoom AI Companion

For full information and links, click here.

On Friday, May 1, 2026, Kutztown University will host a bus trip for LCCC students, transporting them from the main campus to Kutztown University. The event will include an information session for prospective transfer students and a campus tour. Students will be picked up at 10:15 am, and the event will run until 2:30 p.m. Interested students should register via the QR code in the flyer.

Please complete an LCCC waiver form, which will be emailed to you after registration.

Pick up location

Parking lot: F (In front of Community Services Center)

Lehigh Carbon Community College (Main Campus)

4525 Education Park Drive

Schnecksville, Pa 18078

Join the Office of College Relations and Student Life and Miller-Keystone on Wednesday, March 11, in the Student Union for our spring blood drive! Appointments are required. Make a difference for those in need by scheduling yours today using this link. Appointments are available between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Miller-Keystone Blood Center’s Blood Donor Madness is uniting Lehigh Valley colleges in a battle to save lives. The school with the most (weighted) donations at the end of the competition wins the title of “MKBC Blood Donor Madness Champion” and is awarded a $10,000 award for its scholarship fund! MKBC will also be raffling off a handful of prizes, including AirPods, gift cards, and more.

LCCC’s group code is #0325.

Before you donate:

Get a good night’s sleep.

Drink plenty of fluids.

Eat within 2-3 hours of donation. Do not donate on an empty stomach.

Remember to bring a valid photo ID with your first and last name, photo, and/or signature.

Email studentlife@lccc.edu with any questions.

We are currently preparing for our upcoming Spring Cash Bingo Event on Saturday, April 11, 2026 and are seeking gift basket donations to use as raffle prizes. If you would like to donate a basket, please drop off in SSC 102 or email foundation@lccc.edu to arrange pick up by Friday, March 27, 2026.

The photo represents an example of a Crayola Gift Basket.

Is your closet bursting at the seams, yet you still feel like you have “nothing to wear?” We’ve all been there. Instead of hitting “add to cart” on another fast-fashion site, why not join us for a Clothing & Accessory Swap?

It’s the most sustainable (and affordable) way to overhaul your style. Bring the pieces you no longer love and trade them for “new-to-you” treasures.

Why You Should Swap

• Total Cost: Walk away with a fresh look without touching your savings.
• Declutter Therapy: Clear out the “maybe someday” pile and make room for items that actually fit your current lifestyle.

How It Works

1. Clean Out: Go through your closet and pull out clothes, shoes, bags, scarves, belts, ties, jewelry, and small household decor or kitchen items you no longer wear or use.
2. Drop Off: Bring your items to the event (ensure everything is clean and in good condition!).
3. Browse & Take: It’s a free-for-all — take what you love! However, in order to take some things, you need to bring something!
4. Donate: If your remaining items are not accepted as donations at the Career Development Center, please pick them up after the event.

Event Details

• Date: March 19, 2026
• Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Location: Lower level of the Student Union
• Register: Please use this link to register to attend.

Let’s give these items a second life and look great doing it!