The LCCC Bookstore will be launching LCCC Textbooks+ on campus in the fall 2024 semester.

What is LCCC Textbooks+?

LCCC Textbooks+ is more than just a savings program; it is a commitment to ensuring that every student has immediate access to their required course materials from day one of class. This initiative is designed to make education more affordable, efficient and convenient for everyone at LCCC. In addition, it is environmentally friendly and will allow students to also view notes that faculty make in digital materials. Students can also make notes in their digital copies.

Key Benefits:

• Immediate Access: No more waiting in long lines to purchase heavy textbooks. LCCC Textbooks+ ensures that students have all the required course materials available right from the start of classes.

• Affordable Pricing: Students can receive all their course materials at an affordable, low flat rate, $30 per credit hour.

• Convenient, Digital-First Approach: Embracing the future of education, LCCC Textbooks+ prioritizes digital course materials. Say goodbye to heavy backpacks and hello to the convenience of digital materials available directly through Canvas.

Students will have the option to continue to use hard copies of course materials, and information on that will be available in the coming months.

We are in need of volunteers for Commencement on Wednesday, May 15. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the sign up here.

If you have any questions, please contact JoEllen Rooney at x1929 or email jrooney@taogoods.net.

The Career Development Center is proud to honor Giavaughn Henriquez for her excellent work! As College Relations Student Worker, Gia has grown so much in her confidence and has developed her skills immensely. It’s been a pleasure for the College Relations team to see her become the young professional that she is. Gia uses her time wisely, whether she’s working on new or continuing projects, thinking of fresh ideas for social media campaigns or asking questions about the marketing and public relations processes of the college. She has taken much initiative in this position, utilizing her connections via Student Government Association, Outdoors Club and her communication classes to include new students in our social media content. Gia is a delight to work with and always embraces challenges with a positive attitude.

Thank you for all that you do, Gia!

If you would like to commend a student worker, consider nominating them for Student Employee of the Month by completing this survey.

Do you need data? IR and IT are here to help. Complete the Data Request form for all college related data needs. We can provide data for program and course assessments, student success analysis, registration efforts, grant applications, and more.

As the Leadership Team continues to work on the goals and objectives of the 2023-2026 Many Voices, One Vision Strategic Plan, we continue to monitor and review the all of the comments from the original SWOT analysis to determine what has been accomplished. We are excited to provide an update on our progress! The chart shows that we received 1150 comments from the SWOT Analysis conducted in August of 2022. Of those 1150 comments, 246 were strengths, which do not need to be addressed. Currently, 347 comments are being addressed by the strategic plan, have been completed, or were external issues that are outside of the College’s control. This shows that 52% of the comments are “completed.” We will continue a review of the remaining comments and provide updates on completion over the length of the current Strategic Plan. The chart shows the breakdown of the number of comments for each area of the five areas that were originally reviewed. For questions on the SWOT data or the Strategic Plan, please email Kelly Trahan at ktrahan@taogoods.net.

Join the LCCC Wellness Team and Crime Victim’s Council for the first Walk a Mile In Her Shoes event. This event will take place, Wednesday, April 17, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Contestants will walk a mile around campus in women’s shoes, that will be provided.

What is a ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Event’?

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a playful opportunity to raise awareness about the serious causes, effects, and remediation to men’s sexualized violence against women.

First You Walk the Walk

There is an old saying: “You can’t really understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® asks men to literally walk one mile in women’s high-heeled shoes. It’s not easy walking in these shoes, but it’s fun and it starts the conversation about something that’s really difficult to talk about: gender relations and men’s sexualized violence against women.

Any interested males are encouraged to register here, so we can plan accordingly. Anyone interested in cheering on our humble participants should also register. Any questions, please contact Dr. MaryAnn E. Rush Wallace, mrushwallace@taogoods.net.

Through a Strategic Innovation Grant the college will be offering LGBTQ+ Equity 101 training on Friday, April 5 from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Alumni Center. The training will be led by Robin Gow, LGBTQ+ Equity Trainer and Consultant.

LGBTQ+ people live, work, and simply exist everywhere but often face barriers and biases that impact our lives. This training equips attendees with the basic tools to understand and reflect on key concepts in the LGBTQ+ community, space to practice supportive and affirming practices, and together work to create a more inclusive community for LGBTQ+ people.

Lunch will be provided for attendees. Seating for this training is limited to 40.

*Please note, this same training was held in the fall. For those unable to attend, the same training will be held again in the summer.

Register by Friday, March 22 here. For questions email Jill Yapsuga at jyapsuga@taogoods.net.

In collaboration with the PA Bureau of Liquor Enforcement, Public Safety and the LCCC Counseling Center presents CHOICES: Alcohol Abuse Awareness and Prevention. This event will be held in the Student Union on Thursday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participation from students, faculty and staff are welcome as we learn about the negative impacts of excessive alcohol consumption, the related laws pertaining to underage alcohol use and the consequences of alcohol abuse.

Feeling down? Tired? Low energy and motivation? Have you considered changing your eating habits?

Learn more about how what you eat can boost your energy as well as your mood and your mental well-being!

Join us at your preferred campus location for our first presentation in our Spring 2024 Nourish to Flourish Workshops Series.

Main Campus – March 19 from 1-2 p.m.

Tamaqua Site – March 20 from 1-2 p.m.

Allentown Site – March 21 from 1-2 p.m.

The Eating For Your Brain workshop is presented by the LCCC Counseling Center and the Community Resources and Basic Needs department. There will be food, gift cards and giveaways for students who preregister. Register here.

Governor Shapiro has released his “Blueprint for Higher Education.” The document, which provides greater clarity and detail on the vision for a unified public higher education system, can be found in the shared Google folder, where documents and updates relating to the plan are accessible to the campus community. Anyone with an LCCC email address can access the folder which serves as a repository for relevant information as it becomes available.

A quarterly alumni speaker series will kick off in March. Shelley Maley from Dreamcatcher Career Coaching will present “Three Pillars to Career Launch Success – Clarity, Confidence and Connections”  in the Community Services Center on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m.

Register to attend here.

For questions, contact JoEllen Rooney, Alumni Events Manager at jrooney@taogoods.net or ext. 1929.