To accommodate the construction at the neighboring Wells Fargo building, LCCC’s Allentown site at the Donley Center will be closed all day on Friday, February 27. While the physical building is taking a break, learning continues! Here is what you need to know:

• Biology Students: Your Bio 105L-H70 lab (8:00 – 11:56 a.m.) will meet at the Schnecksville Campus, Science Hall (SH) 108.
• Hybrid & Remote Classes: Online and remote classes (including tutoring) will proceed as scheduled. Hybrid classes will move to a fully remote/online format for the day.
• Stay Informed: Please keep an eye on your LCCC email and Canvas for specific updates from your instructors.

Faculty & Staff: Please refer to the recent memo from Donna Williams, Executive Director of HR, regarding your schedule for the day.

Starting February 26, 2026, you may be prompted to accept a new security certificate to access LCCC Wi-Fi. If prompted, please accept the certificate to connect. This is a valid prompt, and it is safe to trust/accept this new certificate.

Below are screenshots of what you might see:

Please refer to the link here for more details.

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.

Week 3: The AI Truth Test: Teaching students to thoroughly check AI output for accuracy.

AI models are “probability engines,” not databases, meaning they prioritize plausible-sounding language over factual accuracy. The AI Truth Test shifts students from passive consumers to active skeptics by treating AI output as a “rough draft” that requires rigorous verification. This activity builds essential information literacy skills, teaching students that their subject-matter expertise is the final authority. By identifying “hallucinations,” students learn the boundaries of generative AI and the importance of source documentation. For a “Truth Test” prompt template you can share with your students, visit our Faculty AI Resource Site sample assignments page, where you can also find new ideas and share your own AI discoveries.

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.

Did you know a student with a disability who comes to college might need a little more structured transition? The SEED (Success, Engagement, Education, Determination) program available at LCCC is accepting applications for the July 2026 cohort!

As faculty and staff, you are often the first to recognize a student’s potential need for support with academic growth and independence. We are currently seeking motivated candidates for the July 2026 SEED cohort and want to inform you so you can refer students if you think this is a good fit for them.  Those who have interacted with students who have SEED support recognize the intense nature of the coaching, the assistance received in deconstructing the complex, unpacking content, and mastering the “how” of academia. With all of this intensive support, there is an additional cost for students who do “opt in” to receive the support.

The application deadline is March 20, 2026. We highly encourage students to submit their packets as soon as possible for priority review, as there is limited capacity. You can find the application at the URL here.

Workforce graduated a class of 16 students on Monday morning, February 16, 2026, from the LCCC Mobile Manufacturing lab.

The program started in June 2025, teaching Electrical Technicians and Mechanical Technicians in alternating weeks at the plant in Cressona, PA.

Graduation was at 5am as the 3rd shift was ending. The balance of students will graduate next Monday, 2/23.

Through the LCCC Mobile Lab program, we have graduated over 120 technicians at the Hydro Cressona plant.

For more information, Contact Don Worman at dworman@lccc.edu.

Join the Spirit Committee and LVHN Center for the last of the four-part series “Mindfulness Self-Compassion” being held on Wednesday, March 5, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Alumni Center 107/108.

“Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of the present moment without judgment, while self-compassion involves treating oneself with kindness and understanding during difficult times.”

If you have not yet attended a Mindfulness Workshop, this will be our last workshop until the fall.  Please join by registering here.  Use this link for new registrants only – if you have already signed up for the series, no need to register.

On Monday, February 16, 2026, LCCC Learning Specialist, Associate Professor Michael G. Spinks, successfully defended his dissertation entitled An Exploration of Transformational Leadership in Mid-level Positions within Developmental Education/Student Success Programming at Best Practices Community Colleges as part of completing his doctorate in Higher Education Leadership with a concentration in Academic Support Programs at Sam Houston State University.

Dr. Spinks wanted to share this news with the LCCC community and to thank everyone at LCCC for their guidance and support throughout his doctoral program.

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.

On February 11, Admissions, Financial Aid, and Workforce presented information about programs and funding to parents at William Allen High School.

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

The Career Development Center is proud to announce Alix as our Student Employee of the Month.

In her short time as a liaison in the Education department, Alix has completely transformed the Education Student Resource Center. From meticulously cataloging extensive book collections to streamlining the ECE library and front office, Alix’s organizational initiative has made the department’s resources significantly more accessible for everyone. Beyond Alix’s clerical feats, Alix has revitalized the Education suite with vibrant bulletin boards and a welcoming coffee bar, creating a professional yet inviting atmosphere for all who visit.

Alix, your dedication and “can-do” spirit have made a lasting impact on the Education department in record time. They are so proud to have you on the team.  Career Development is proud to have you as part of our student employment program. Keep up the fantastic work and continue reaching for the stars!

Our student employees are the heartbeat of our campus, and we want to hear about the incredible work they are doing! If you know a student like Alix who brings dedication, creativity, and initiative to their role, please take a moment to recognize them. Your nomination is a powerful way to celebrate their hard work and professional growth.

Of the 10 LASSI measures from fall 2025 students, self-testing was highest (52.97% vs. the national norm). Self-testing means using monitoring techniques to check comprehension. Our students stated they are most comfortable with this skill.

However, their self-testing may not meet college standards. While students say they “stop periodically while reading and mentally go over or review what was said” (Q25), they do not prepare for exams by creating questions (Q15 & Q49) or review notes before the next class (Q20).

Encourage students to self-test beyond simply reviewing the materials by encouraging them to predict questions and review materials before and after class. Also, refer students needing more help to Educational Support Services.

More insights will be shared next week. If you have any questions? reach out to Michael Spinks and Katy DeLong at thelassi@lccc.edu.

If you are traveling to a conference or meeting:

First – A Travel Request Form must be submitted to the Finance Office.

This form should be sent to your immediate supervisor at least 30 working days prior to the date of departure. Obtain the second signature of the Associate Dean or above and forward to Finance immediately.

Keep in mind registrations, airline tickets, and hotel reservations cannot be made on a moment’s notice.

Unsure how to complete the form? When in doubt, always reach out!

Mary Decker at mdecker@lccc.edu or Maria Bowen at mbowen@lccc.edu

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.

Weller Health Education is providing Nutrition Education programming facilitated by health educator Kristen Hoben M.A. Lessons are evidence-based and aligned with public health best practices, with content adapted to meet the developmental needs of college-level students. The workshop will be virtual and be made available on four (4) different occasions to help accommodate student class schedules.

Wednesday, February 25 at 11:30 AM

Monday, March 9 at 10:00 AM

Tuesday, April 14 at 2:30 PM

Thursday, May 7 at 4:00 PM

Click here to Join a session

Brought to you by LCCC’s Counseling Center and Community Resources/Basic Needs

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!