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Dr. Ann D. Bieber
President’s
Desk
September 2021
Clifford Miller Student Services Center Dedicated
On Tuesday, Aug. 17, employees and guests
gathered for the unveiling of the portrait of Clifford
Miller and the formal dedication of the Clifford Miller
Student Services Center in recognition of Miller’s
nearly $1 million gift to the college and the LCCC
Foundation. Speakers at the ceremony included LCCC
president Dr. Ann D. Bieber; chair of the Board of
Trustees Ann Thompson; James DePietro, professor
and Technology coordinator; and Charles Glasser,
former LCCC faculty member.
Miller, one of the first professors hired to teach at
LCCC, donated the gift to be used for scholarships for
students studying technology. A native of Reading, Pa.,
Miller graduated from Reading High School in 1940 In front of the portrait that hangs in the SSC hallway are LCCC
and attended Wyomissing Polytechnical Institute. trustee David Krause, Charles Glasser, LCCC trustee Ann Thompson,
He was an Army veteran, having served during World Jim DePietro and Dr. Ann Bieber.
War II. He worked as a draftsman for Textile Machine
Works in Reading before retiring in 1958 as a senior designer. Miller earned his bachelor’s degree in education
from the University of Pennsylvania in 1963 and his master’s of education from Temple University in 1966.
He taught mechanical drafting at William Allen High School from 1958 to 1968, before joining the faculty at LCCC
to teach mechanical technology. He retired in 1987 and was named professor emeritus in 1999. He passed away in
2020 at the age of 97.
Jim DePietro recalls memories of former colleague Cliff Miller at the dedication of the Miller Student Services Center.
LCCC Tamaqua Celebrates LCCC Nursing Programs Host
Opening of Scheller Nursing ACEN Site Visit
Simulation Center LCCC’s Nursing Programs will host the Accreditation
Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for a
LCCC’s Tamaqua site will officially dedicate the new site visit for continuing accreditation of its Practical
Scheller Nursing Simulation Center with a ribbon tying Nursing Certificate Program and the Associate Degree
ceremony set for 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13, at the site, Nursing Program. The ACEN Accreditation Conference
301 Van Gelder Street in Tamaqua. After the remarks will be held Oct. 5-7 at the college’s main campus in
and tying of the ribbon, Nursing faculty will lead guests Schnecksville.
on a tour of the facility.
This lab is located on the second floor of the
Scheller Center, which previously served as a student
lounge and bookstore space. It has been completely
remodeled to include a lab for nursing education
that includes high and low fidelity nursing simulation
equipment, control room and a fully equipped
classroom, debriefing area, meeting space and To participate in the virtual site visit team session
student lounge. and share your comments about the program, please
Three contact Tina VanBuren at tvanburen@lccc.edu or
simulation 610-799-1510. She will be able to share further
pods mimic information, instructions to access the meeting and
the clinical the access code.
setting, each
including a
high fidelity
manikin
that can be
programmed
for different Communications Professor
medical
scenarios that build basic and critical thinking skills: Publishes Book
adult manikin for medical/surgical and trauma LCCC Communications professor Ed Rabinowitz
education, a female manikin and a newborn manikin has published a novel that is now available in
for obstetrics and newborn skills, and a pediatric electronic format on
manikin for pediatric skills. In addition, the lab features Amazon. “Bloodline”
two low fidelity adult manikins where nursing students is historical fiction
can practice basic skills such as temperature taking, based on Rabinowitz’s
blood pressure monitoring, giving an injection, starting journey to finding his
an IV, etc. biological family, having
The pods mimic the clinical arena and support been adopted at birth.
simulation scenarios that build student competency in Rabinowitz found
working as part of a healthcare team. Previously, the his biological family
sim lab was located in the Morgan Center building, but consisting of seven
this expanded space allows obstetrics and newborn brothers and sisters,
manikin, as well as a control room where faculty can aunts, nieces, nephews
create unique medical scenarios that closely mimic and more. “It’s a family
real life. drama laced with lies,
The Scheller Nursing Simulation Center was funded transgressions, anguish
by a grant from the Morgan Foundation. and despair,” according to the summary.
Those interested in attending should RSVP online. The paperback version is also available.
Congratulations to 2021 Spirit Award and
Heart of the Cougar Winners
At Convocation on Tuesday, Aug. 17, the college recognized the 2021 Spirit Award winners. The administrative/staff
award was presented for the fourth year, and the faculty award for the first time.
Congratulations to Jennifer Aquila in the administrative/staff category and Everett Deibler for faculty.
Spirit Award
Everett Deibler
is instructor,
learning specialist,
Accessibility and
Special Programs,
and was described
as a joy to work
with and has an
infectious good
mood; is constantly
looking for ways to
Jennifer Aquila is executive director of High School improve accessibility
Connections and Early College and was described by offerings; and is
nominators as a natural leader with innovative ideas open to new ideas
and a champion for our students; dependable, caring and creative
and student-focused; and the “best mentor, teacher, problem solving.
employee or human I have ever worked with.”
Heart of the Cougar Award
The Heart of the Cougar Award was presented to staff in Facilities, Maintenance and Public Safety for their superior
work over the past 20 months responding to the pandemic, clearing epic snowstorms, adhering to cleaning protocols
and more.
Congratulations to all the award recipients.
Past recipients of the Spirit Award are Deborah Romig (2018), Robin Diehl (2019) and Rebecca Hackman (2020).
Lehigh Carbon Community College President
Dr. Ann D. Bieber Important Dates for September 2021
Sept. 4-6 College Closed
Lehigh Carbon LCCC Foundation Sept. 7 At Your Service Information Fair, 10 a.m.,
Community College Board of Directors LCCC Tamaqua, Morgan Center Lobby
Board of Trustees
Officers Sept. 8 At Your Service Information Fair, 10 a.m.,
Ann L. Thompson, Chair Bernard “Buddy” Lesavoy, Esq. LCCC Schnecksville, Outdoor Classrooms
East Penn SD Chair
Lesavoy, Butz and Seitz, LLC (Rain Location: Student Union)
David L. Krause, Vice Chair
Lehighton Area SD Jill Palazzo Hewes Sept. 9 At Your Service Information Fair, 10 a.m.,
Vice Chair LCCC Allentown, 7th floor, Donley Center
Samuel P. DeFrank, Treasurer MKSD Architects
Salisbury Township SD Sept. 10 Never Forget: A September 11 Remembrance
Robin Flores
Dr. Barbara C. Kistler, Secretary Secretary Event, begins at 8:15 a.m., LCCC Schnecksville,
Northwestern Lehigh SD Richard Kern Community Services Center
Treasurer
Joseph A. Alban Truist Sept. 13 Scheller Nursing Simulation Center Ribbon
Whitehall-Coplay SD Tying Ceremony, 2 p.m., LCCC Tamaqua,
Christopher Jordan
Daniel C. Bosket Compliance Officer 2nd floor, Scheller Center
Trustee at Large ChildWay Pediatric Services
Sept. 15 Virtual Nursing Information Session, 4 p.m.
Annabelle B. Creveling
Allentown SD Members Sept. 21 Fall Late Start 10-week Classes Begin
Kim Capers
Mathias J. Green, Jr. Heritage Insurance Group
Northern Lehigh SD Annabelle B. Creveling
David M. Kennedy
LCCC Board of Trustees
College Trustees Appointee
Never Forget: A September 11
Parkland SD
Matthew T. Korp
Richard Forgay II
Business Leadership Mastery, LLC
Remembrance Event
Catasauqua Area SD Cindy Haney
Vice President for Enrollment The community will have the opportunity to gather and
Audrey L. Larvey
Palmerton Area SD
Management remember the tragedy of 9/11 at the 20th anniversary
LCCC Presidential Appointee
ceremony “Never Forget: A 9/11 Remembrance Event
Paul R. McArdle, Jr. Michael Hawkins
Panther Valley SD Netizen Corporation - Stories of Resiliency, Empathy, and Strength” on
Carla Hickey Friday, Sept. 10. The event will begin at 8:15 a.m. in the
William Miracle Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Trustee at Large Community Services Center on LCCC’s Schnecksville
Murtaza Jaffer campus. It is sponsored by LCCC and the Veterans and
Kenneth H. Mohr, Jr. EBC Printing
Southern Lehigh SD
David Jones
Military Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of
Scott R. Pompa New Vision Church Commerce.
Jim Thorpe Area SD Ellen Millard-Kern Tickets are $25 for chamber members or members of
Immediate Past President, LCCC
Jerome B. Frank, Esq. Foundation the community and free to veterans, active military, first
Solicitor Chief of Staff
Senator Pat Browne’s Office
responders and students.
Dave Lobach
Registration, networking and breakfast begin at 8:15 a.m.
Alumni Association Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley and the hour-long program commences at 9 a.m.
Board of Directors
Denise Maiatico The event will feature three inspirational speakers,
MJ Hotels
Michele Mullikin ’00, Secretary/Treasurer each with their personal and intimate stories of how
Megan Billowitch ’94 Timothy Mulligan
Heather Mullen ’06 Communities In Schools of Eastern PA Sept. 11 impacted their lives forever and what they are
Shannon Semmel-Ciamacco ’96
Cheryl Fisher ‘82 Kent C. Newhart doing to positively influence the lives of others. Marilyn
Jane Wilchak, LCCC ATA Financial Group Kelly-Cavotta, director of Veteran and Military Services at
Velia Rothrock Moravian University and U.S. Army Veteran, will serve as
Community Member
master of ceremonies.
Heidi Stahl
RestoreCore Scheduled to speak are:
Ex officio: U.S. Army Col. Mary Lowe Mayhugh (Ret.), founder
Dr. Ann Bieber
President, LCCC and president of the John P. Mayhugh Foundation; Payton
Silvia Vargas Lynch, author of Rise from the Ashes: Stories of Trauma,
Executive Director, LCCC Foundation Resilience, and Growth from the Children of 9/11; and
Jonathan Lynch, 9/11 surviving child.
Lehigh Carbon Community College For information or to register, go to Never Forget:
4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville, Pa. 18078 A September 11 Remembrance Event.
LCCC.edu • 610-799-2121
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