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Take Action: Tell Your Lawmaker to Support Community Colleges

Our community colleges provide vital opportunities, but right now, our collective voice needs to be louder. Writing a letter doesn’t take long, but it can make a massive impact. These messages directly show lawmakers how critical community colleges are to our students, families, and local communities.

Please take a moment today and TAKE ACTION!

Take Action: Tell Your Lawmaker to Support Community Colleges | Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges

Celebrate America 250!

The LCCC Spirit Committee is hosting a special Spirit Day on Wednesday, July 1st!  Wear red, white and blue to celebrate America 250 and join us outside the mall area between 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. for a free hot dog and chips.

For more information, contact Ginny Hertzog at vhertzog@lccc.edu or Tara Frana at tfrana1@lccc.edu

Spirit Committee Survey

Thank you to those who have filled out the Spirit Committee survey.  The winners of the Wawa gift cards are Donna Williams and Connor Baker. Congratulations!  Although the drawing is over, you can still complete the Spirit Committee survey here.

4th of July in the Fitness Center

Wear red, white, and blue to work out in the Fitness Center the week of June 29–July 2 and receive a special gift while supplies last.

Fitness Center hours: 10:00–3:00 PM.

Spirit Committee’s Movement Challenge Winners!

Congratulations to our winners: Rachel Peters, Ginny Hertzog, and Alex Maaser!

Please reach out to Ginny Hertzog at vhertzog@lccc.edu to get your $60 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card. Keep moving and stay tuned for the October Movement Challenge!

Middle States Commission on Higher Education- Spring Update

Throughout the spring semester, Steering Committee chairs Jennifer Myskowski and Melanie Turrano worked on the draft of the Self-Study Report with the working groups. The chairs updated the committee on their progress during the May 1 meeting, and plan to present a draft to the Executive Team by early June.

During the May meeting, chair Betsy Swope explained the need for compliance checklists and narrative criteria to align with Middle States standards, reporting that over 550 collected documents need to be categorized and renumbered. The Steering Committee agreed to create additional supporting information folders to keep evidence organized and clean, separate from the main document folders.

Betsy Swope also discussed the progress of the compliance team’s verification and their work to ensure federal guidelines are met in the SSR. Swope stressed the importance of student involvement in governance, introducing a new student organization team led by Anne Turoczy and Daniel Melin. This team will prepare students for contributing to the Self-Study process and the Middle States Conference in the fall.

The Steering Committee finished the May meeting by discussing preparations for this visit and the Middle States accreditation visit scheduled for March 15. They proposed dedicating Fall Convocation, division meetings, and a Canvas course to educate staff and faculty on Middle States as a means of preparing for the Spring semester visits.

Questions should be directed to MSCHE@lccc.edu.

LCCC Spirit Night at the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs

Come on out to Coca-Cola Park on Saturday, August 29th, to see the Lehigh Valley IronPigs take on the Syracuse Mets! Each ticket purchased will include a a $5 ballpark credit, which can be used toward food, drinks, or merchandise at the team store.  Grab your seats today in section 105 along the first baseline!  Students, faculty, staff, family, and friends welcome.

First pitch is at 6:35 p.m., with the gates opening at 5:15 p.m.

Wear your LCCC gear – we may just be on the jumbotron!

Order tickets here

Lunch Walk

Join us on July 1 for a special America 250 celebration in partnership with the Spirit Committee. Participants are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue.

 As part of the America 250 Ultra challenge, we will also be hosting a group walk:

July 1 at 12:00 PM in the Student Union / Quad

Walk together for approximately 20 minutes.

Return to enjoy a hot dog with the group.

Come out, show your spirit, and join a fun community walk and celebration!

Spirit Committee and Human Resources Invite You to a Fall Professional Development Workshop

Save the Dates: Mindfulness & Stress Resilience Series

We are thrilled to welcome back LVHN & Jefferson Health for their six-part series. The Spirit Committee and Human Resources invite you to attend the “Strengthening Stress Resilience through Mindfulness.”

This program kicks off this fall on Thursday, September 17th, at noon in the Alumni Center (Rooms 107-108) and will continue monthly on the following Thursdays at lunch: 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/10, 1/21, and 2/18.

Because each workshop builds on the last, participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to get the maximum benefit. Set a recurring reminder in your calendar today!

This six-week experiential program will explore how mindfulness can strengthen stress resilience and foster emotional balance.  Through guided practices, reflective discussions, and accessible tools, participants will learn how to respond to stress with greater clarity, calm, and self-awareness.  Each session builds on foundational mindfulness principles.

Space is limited to 25 participants – sign up today!

Spirit & Wellness

Spirit Committee Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events, brought to you by the LCCC Spirit Committee!

July 1- America’s 250th Anniversary – Wear Red, White, & Blue and receive a free hot dog!

August 5th – Wear your favorite band tee and ice cream day

September 29th – National coffee day

For questions about any upcoming events, please reach out to Ginny Hertzog at vhertzog@lccc.edu or Tara Frana at tfrana1@lccc.edu.

Spirit Committee Summer Picnic Recap!

What a fantastic time we had at this year’s Spirit Committee Summer Picnic! The sun was shining, the energy was high, we missed the rain, and it was great to see so many smiling faces coming together to celebrate, relax, and connect.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and brought such great energy to this year’s picnic! A massive shoutout to our incredible volunteers, this event wouldn’t have been possible without your hard work and help setting up, running things, and cleaning up. Keep a lookout for our upcoming new events; more details coming soon!

Administrative Updates

Human Resources News

New I-9 Form

The new version of the I-9 has been released. Please begin using the new version for all new hires. The form can be viewed here.

Nominate a Colleague for Spotlight on Excellence
Is there a faculty or staff member you know who helped smooth over an unexpected bump during a project or event? Do you know someone who went above and beyond to provide excellent customer service? Human Resources invites you to nominate that person for a Spotlight on Excellence recognition. Recognized members of the college community will be announced in the College Voice and will receive a token of appreciation for a job well done. Please use the nomination form to spotlight the excellence of a fellow employee!

Slip, Trip and Fall Prevention
Slips, trips, and falls account for a large percentage of medical incidents on campus and are the result from some a kind of unintended or unexpected change in the contact between the feet and the ground or walking surface. AttachedWord are tips to aid in the prevention of slips, trips and falls.

Quick Reference for Medical Emergencies on Campus
If serious injury or illness occurs on campus, CALL 911.  After you call 911, call Public Safety at x1169 to inform them you called 911. Public Safety will report to where the injured person is until arrival of the ambulance.
For minor injury or illness, trained personnel should provide basic first aid care. Call Public Safety at x1169. All Public Safety officers are trained in first aid and CPR/AEDS.

No employee shall transport another employee/student to an emergency facility or hospital.

All New Employees:
The college’s online training program is specifically designed for the busy professional but keeps in mind the college’s requirements for training. It is a convenient, easy way to complete our new hire training series at LCCC.

A. Required Online Trainings
Below are the online trainings that will be emailed to you from Knowbe4. This is a single sign-on system that will enable to you log in using your portal username and password. These online trainings must be completed within the first 30 days of hire.

If you want your completion certificate for each training placed in your personnel file, please print it out and send to the Human Resources office, otherwise Human Resources maintains a database of your completed trainings.

FERPA and HIPAA– Privacy and Security Awareness
Creating Strong Password – Security Awareness Training

B. Run-Hide-Fight Video
To view this video, go to the Department of Public Safety website page and click on the Run-Hide-Fight video link.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at x1107 or x1108.

Online Learning News

View the 2025 Summer Edition of the Online Learning Newsletter. This edition includes information about our training programs, current news, updates for Canvas, and more. We want to recognize our badge earners on page 4, and there is a page on some events around the Lehigh Valley this Summer to look forward to. If you have any questions, reach out to us at onlinelearning@lccc.edu.

Online Learning Courses Available
Register online for our live and self-paced trainings. Trainings include: Canvas Course Certification, Remote Course Certification, Excellence in Instruction, Zoom, Canvas Studio, Blooms Taxonomy, and more!

Office Hours
Schedule a meeting with Rachel Peters to ask any questions on training, course development, professional development, and other tools/topics.

Digital Badges
Faculty and staff will have the opportunity to receive digital badges to display on LinkedIn, email signature and other areas, highlighting their professional achievements and commitment to continued learning. A number of different badges are available to anyone who completes the required training or series of trainings. The training requirements for each badge are outlined on the flyer. If you have any questions about the digital badges or the requirements for them please contact onlinelearning@lccc.edu.

College Engagement and Well-Being

Employee Appreciation Shout Outs

A quick and fun way to recognize your amazing colleagues! Celebrate specific actions and achievements. Choose a pre-made Shout Out or write your own personalized message. Shout Outs are a simple way to say “thank you” or acknowledge someone who’s made your day better, perfect for those everyday moments of appreciation! Submit your Employee Appreciation Shout Outs.

Innovation Award

The purpose of the LCCC Innovation Award is to motivate employees to generate new ideas, solve problems creatively, and contribute to the college’s overall innovation efforts. Given to teams, departments or committees within the college that have demonstrated exceptional creativity, originality, and breakthrough thinking in developing new services, processes, or solutions, essentially recognizing and celebrating those who contribute to advancing the organization through innovative ideas and practices. They aim to foster a culture of continuous improvement and encourage further innovation within the college.

The LCCC Innovation Award is given annually to one college team, department or committee (minimum 2 people). The Spirit Committee will select one award recipient to be recognized at the annual Staff and Faculty Awards reception. Award recipients will be added to the LCCC Innovation Award perpetual plaque on display in the Student Services Center in addition to receiving an award certificate and celebratory lunch. 

Innovations may be demonstrated through the following ways: 

  1. The creation and implementation of innovative programs, partnerships and/or activities that improve the institution’s ability to serve students and the community which results in improved customer satisfaction and/or delivery of programs/related services.  
  2. The creation or improvement of a process and/or policy which results in time savings, workflow enhancements, cost savings, revenue increases, improved service, or increased safety.
  3. Implementation of a new technology application which enhances customer satisfaction and improves the institution’s ability to serve students and the community. 
  4. The innovation is not more than 2 years old at the institution. 

To make a nomination, complete this form. For consideration, your candidate must meet all criteria and have at least one recommendation letter.

Power of Collaboration Award

The purpose of the LCCC Power of Collaboration Award is to recognize a team, department or committee that demonstrates exceptional teamwork, actively supports colleagues, and works effectively together to achieve shared goals, essentially recognizing their outstanding collaborative efforts within the college.

The LCCC Power of Collaboration Award is given annually to one college team, department or committee (minimum 2 people). The Spirit Committee will select one award recipient to be recognized at the annual Staff and Faculty Awards reception. Award recipients will be added to the LCCC Power of Collaboration Award perpetual plaque on display in the Student Services Center in addition to receiving an award certificate and celebratory lunch. 

The following criteria should be considered:

  1. They work positively and productively with other team members whose combined efforts have resulted in significant innovations, solutions, and advancements, demonstrating the power of collaboration.
  2. They have blended their unique skills, knowledge, and efforts to form a powerful synergy, enhancing their collective output. It emphasizes the core of successful collaboration: accomplishing more together than would be possible solo.
  3. The nominees have used innovative approaches, introducing fresh methods, ideas, or solutions to harness their collective creativity to forge new paths and achieve results.
  4. They model clear communication and constructive conflict resolution. They excel in maintaining open channels of communication, fostering a respectful and productive environment.

To make a nomination, complete this form. For consideration, your candidate must meet all criteria and have at least one recommendation letter.

Spirit Awards

The LCCC Spirit Committee invites nominations for the annual Spirit Award, presented at the Employee Appreciation Ceremony each May. One recipient will be selected from each of the following groups: ESP Staff, Administrators, and Faculty.

This award recognizes individuals who exemplify a positive attitude, foster teamwork, support an inclusive campus culture, and go above and beyond in their roles. Recipients demonstrate leadership, empathy, and a strong alignment with the college’s values, contributing meaningfully to the overall morale and spirit of the campus community. Nominate a colleague for the Spirit Award. *Previous recipients are not eligible.

Please use the following criteria to nominate a colleague; be prepared to offer examples of how the employee exhibits these criteria: 

  • Positive Attitude

 Consistently maintains an optimistic outlook, even during challenging situations; brings enthusiasm and energy to the workplace; helps to create a supportive environment. 

  • Team Collaboration

 Actively contributes to teamwork, supports colleagues, and promotes a sense of unity; works well with others to achieve shared goals and fosters a cooperative environment. 

  • Workplace Culture Contribution

 Demonstrates commitment to fostering a positive company culture; engages in activities that promote inclusivity, diversity, and respect within the college. 

  • Going Above and Beyond

Regularly exceeds expectations in terms of performance and initiative; takes on additional responsibilities or offers to help others without being asked. 

  • Leadership and Inspiration

Inspires others through actions and works, helping to motivate and encourage teammates; demonstrates leadership qualities, whether in formal or informal capacities. 

  • Supportive and Empathetic Behavior

Shows genuine care and concern for the well-being of colleagues; actively listens and provides emotional support or encouragement when needed; serves others and is always willing to help; inspires and encourages others. 

  • Creativity and Problem-Solving

Brings innovative ideas to the table and helps solve problems creatively; encourages others to think outside of the box and embrace new approaches. 

  • Commitment to the Organization’s Values

Consistently aligns behavior with the company’s mission, vision, and values; demonstrates ethical behavior and acts with integrity. 

  • Overall Positive Impact

Has a lasting, positive influence on the workplace environment, boosting employee morale and creating a sense of community. 

Reminders

Upcoming Zoom Phone Training Sessions and On-Demand Resources

As we continue to enhance our campus communication tools, LCCC IT will be hosting a series of Zoom Phone Training Sessions.

These sessions will focus on the key features you will use most often in your day-to-day work through Basic sessions (for navigating the interface and handling daily calls) and Advanced sessions (for managing call queues, advanced routing, and customization).

 

Live Training Schedule

Please review the scheduled dates and times below and use the provided links to register for the sessions that best fit your schedule.

Tuesday, June 16 at 1:00 PM: Zoom Phone Basics  https://success.zoom.us/j/99048234025?pwd=ojgiLaAb92C2yEHwxOrRyGAYbrO4fn.1

Thursday, June 18 at 11:00 AM: Zoom Phone Advanced Features https://success.zoom.us/j/91970210030?pwd=o6Lj2wQl4tKb2IxeZWJRfksbQThaNA.1

Monday, June 22 at 10:00 AM: Zoom Phone Basics  https://success.zoom.us/j/91319621111?pwd=NFEZt4kq13n69tJmprdFJpYI05sLIp.1

Wednesday, June 24 at 2:00 PM: Zoom Phone Advanced Features  https://success.zoom.us/j/95205843321?pwd=fw3Vk8aY8WCiqT5knEr7PpF19YhhSe.1

 

On-Demand Helpful Resources

If you cannot attend the live training, recordings will be available upon completion of the training. Additionally, the following self-paced resources are also available:

Video Tutorials

Set up and customize your phone call settings

Using your phone from your workstation

How to download and install Zoom’s Mobile App

 

Documentation and Guides

Zoom Phone Quick Start Guide

LCCC IT Knowledge Base

Thank you for your time and cooperation as we upgrade our campus communication capabilities. If you have any questions, please contact IT Support Services at 610-799-1161 or email helpme@lccc.edu.

Summer Student Newsletter- Posted Bi-weekly

Now that summer is here, please note that the student newsletter will be posted bi-weekly till mid-August. The newsletter will be posted on June 15 and 29. July 6, 20, and so on. Please plan accordingly.

Testing Center News

The Testing Center will be closing at 5:00 p.m. every day during the week of June 29.

Summer Cornhole League

Cornhole League starts July 14 and runs for 3 weeks with a tournament on Thursday, July 30. Teams are made up of up to 4 people (2 on the boards, 2 for reserve). All teams must have a Team Captain.

Games will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 12:00 p.m. in Berrier Hall gym. Game day schedules will be created after registration closes on July 7. Participants can expect to play 2 games per week, each lasting about 30 minutes. Game dates are July 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 & 30, starting at 12:00 p.m.

This event is open to all faculty, staff, and students. Any questions, contact Lacey or Zach.

LCCC Participates in Tamaqua Community Day

LCCC was a proud sponsor of the Magic 105.5 WMGH live broadcast from Tamaqua Community Day, hosted by the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, June 6th.

Phlebotomy Students Need You to Practice Sticking

Volunteers Wanted! Our students are ready to transition from trainers to people. Your help is essential for them to meet the clinical requirements to become a Phlebotomist.

  • Safe & Hygienic Environment
  • Minimal Discomfort
  • Students are supervised by an instructor.
  • Volunteers will be done in less than 30 minutes.
  • Open to everyone 18 years old and up!

Stop by! Anytime from 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. on the following days:

  • Monday 6/29/2026
  • Tuesday 7/1/2026
  • Wednesday 7/7/2026

Faculty Action Required: Annual Academic Software Verification

As we prepare for the upcoming academic year, Information Technology is launching a critical update to our annual software request process.

What is changing?

In the past, faculty were only asked to submit requests for new or updated software. This year, we require all faculty members to submit a comprehensive confirmation of all software needs, including tools currently in use that you wish to retain.

Why is this important?

Our goal is to ensure that all faculty and students have the robust IT resources they need for a successful year. At the same time, this full audit allows the college to identify and decommission unused software to create vital operational and budgetary efficiencies.

Action Required

Please take a few moments to review your curriculum and complete the Academic Software Request Form with all of your academic software needs.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us streamline our digital campus resources!

Fiscal Year 2026 Year End Deadlines

6/12/26 – Last day for FY25/26 credit card and W.B. Mason purchases

6/15/26 – Travel reimbursements – Allentown and Tamaqua sites

6/15/26 – Student stipends

6/19/26 – Last day to submit:

  • Duplicating jobs
  • Travel reimbursements – Main Campus
  • Employee reimbursements – Main Campus
  • Bookstore vouchers

6/30/26 – All FY25/26 goods & services *received*

7/10/26 – All Accounts Payable invoices must be approved and submitted to the Finance Office

7/16/26 – Final FY25/26 Accounts Payable check run

6/18/26 – Final FY25/26 payroll pay date – contracted staff

7/16/26 – Final FY25/26 payroll pay date – timecard staff (paydays of 6/28-7/11/26)