Announcements
LCCC Spirit Committee Plant Fest
Outdoor Pavilions, Main Campus
Join the Spirit Committee for an unforgettable experience that combines the love of plants, creativity and community. Create a beautiful frame using succulent cuttings and accents of colorful reindeer moss, all displayed on a wooden easel. Great for a desk or windowsill display.
Wednesday, July 23, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., come and go as you please.
Limited to 50 participants. Pre-registration required by July 14. Click here for more information and to sign up.
LCCC Spirit Night at the Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Come on out to Coca-Cola Park on Friday, August 22 to see the Lehigh Valley IronPigs take on the Durham Bulls!
First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. with the gates opening at 5:45 p.m.
Each ticket purchased through this link will include $2 of ballpark credit on the barcode.
New Executive Director of Communications, Marketing and Student Life
We are pleased to announce that Diane Furchner will be joining Lehigh Carbon Community College as the new Executive Director of Communications, Marketing, and Student Life.
Diane will officially begin her role on August 4.
With more than 18 years of experience in higher education, Diane brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic communications, creative marketing, and collaborative leadership. Her background includes serving as Director of Marketing at DeSales University and Director of Advancement Communications at Muhlenberg College. Please join us in welcoming Diane to the LCCC community!
LCCC Alumni Board Openings
The LCCC Alumni Association is looking for passionate and outgoing faculty and staff alumni to serve on its board. The alumni board meets quarterly, and its primary focus is to mentor students a
nd alumni, award the yearly Legacy scholarships, encourage alumni involvement to become actively engaged in supporting the college, and plan alumni bus trips and events, including the quarterly alumni lunch and learn series.
If you would like to join our next alumni meeting, please feel free to email JoEllen Rooney, Alumni and Events Manager at jrooney@lccc.edu.
Spirit Day Recap: Band Tees & Sweet Treats
Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun for LCCC’s Band Tee and Mister Softee Spirit Day on Wednesday, July 2! The campus came alive with music-themed pride as faculty and staff sported their favorite band and musician t-shirts, ranging from classic rock legends to pop icons.
The event brought a wave of energy and connection. To top it off, Mister Softee was on campus, handing out free ice cream in the outside mall area. The sweet treats were the perfect way to cool off and connect with colleagues. Keep an eye out for other upcoming Spirit Committee events.
New Director of Marketing and Digital Media
The Office of College Relations and Student Life is excited to welcome Fatima Alba to LCCC as the new Director of Marketing and Digital Media.
Fatima brings a strong background in marketing strategy, digital media, and creative communications. You can reach Fatima at falba@lccc.edu or by calling ext. 1687. Please join us in welcoming her to the LCCC team!
Mobile Hotspots for College Staff
All college faculty and staff are eligible to purchase mobile hotspot service through DigitalWish for $10/month (plus a one-time $18 administrative fee). You can order directly through the DigitalWish website at https://www.digitalwish.com/dw/digitalwish/product?id=MB-2016X1
911 Misdials
Since the beginning of 2025, there have been over 20 accidental 911 calls placed from our campuses.
These calls, while unintentional, place an unnecessary strain on the 911 center and our responding police departments.
When placing a call to an outside line, you only need to dial nine and then your number.
If you dial 911 inadvertently, let the dispatcher know it is a misdial and also let Public Safety know (we will be calling and visiting you to verify).
If you have any questions, please contact Eric in Public Safety.
Reminders
Advisors Needed for LCCC Clubs
Level Up with AI: Summer Webinars at LCCC
LCCC is offering a fantastic AI Learning Series to help you harness the power of artificial intelligence, including Google Gemini. Full session agendas, dates, and registration are available today.
Registration is required. Choose from any or all of these 1-hour webinars:
- Leveraging AI and Gemini at LCCC: Discover how AI can boost efficiency and engagement for all LCCC faculty and staff.
- The AI-Infused Classroom for Teaching and Learning: Explore using Gemini and NotebookLM to revolutionize teaching and student engagement.
- Working Smarter with AI for Administrative and Support Staff: Learn practical AI applications to streamline your daily tasks.
- AI Considerations – Ethics, Bias, and Academic Integrity: Understand the critical ethical aspects of AI in education.
- Increase Efficiency with Gemini for Google Workspace: Unlock advanced AI features to supercharge your Google Workspace productivity.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable AI skills!
Click here to register. The full schedule can be viewed here.
Four Head Start Parents Earn CDA Through LCCC’s Inaugural Apprenticeship-Inspired Program
After nine months of dedicated coursework, coaching, and on-the-job training, four remarkable Head Start parents have officially completed their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential through an innovative, apprenticeship-inspired program at Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC).
This program marks the first of its kind at the college, created specifically to support working parents pursuing careers in early childhood education. Each participant successfully completed the required college-level coursework, passed the CDA exam, and completed a formal observation to earn their nationally recognized credential.
The program was made possible through a dynamic collaboration between LCCC, CareerLink Lehigh Valley, and Community Services for Children (CSC). CareerLink provided funding for tuition, fees, and materials, while also offering career mentorship to support the participants as they navigated college-level coursework and prepared for the next step in their professional journeys. Meanwhile, CSC offered on-the-job learning placements in their Head Start classrooms and weekly support from trained coaches who served as mentors throughout the experience.
LCCC designed and delivered a flexible, hybrid course structure tailored to meet the needs of working parents. Weekly online sessions, community-of-practice meetings, and individual coaching helped build student confidence and competence while grounding the program in developmentally appropriate practice and reflective teaching.
The program culminated with a joyful recognition event at CSC’s Downtown Allentown campus, where faculty, coaches, mentors, and family members gathered to honor the achievements of the inaugural cohort.
Special thanks to:
Dr. Kelly Trahan, Dean of The Center for Workforce Development, Arts, Education, and Technology
Ms. Megan Strella, Teacher Education Department Coordinator
Ms. Elizabeth Shope, Teacher Education Special Projects Coordinator
Our community partners: CareerLink Lehigh Valley and Community Services for Children, whose support, collaboration, and shared vision made this inaugural cohort possible.
We look forward to building on this success in future semesters and continuing to celebrate the incredible impact of parent-scholars who are shaping the future of early learning.
