State of the College

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1 State of the College

2 Look at us now

3 Please welcome our new employees to campus Full-Time Faculty Mary Brinker Michelle B. Friendy Lacey L. Gonzalez Anthony B. Jefferson, Sr. Gloria B. Lowell Anne E. Ryan Eric M. Werley Full-Time Administrative and Education Support Professionals Kathy A. Baker Linda P. Baker Eric H. Budd Thomas A. Bux John R. Campbell Christopher Correll Robert F. Garvey Lynne M. Glass Cindy M. Haney Andrew Johnson Francine D. Kluck Dr. David Lapinsky Dr. Thomas W. Meyer Brian K. Reimers Rachel K. Strucko Andrea Viland Robert D. Wetzel

4 Please welcome our new employees to campus Part-Time Administrative, Service Faculty and Education Support Professionals Dalairis Amaro Raul A. Berrio Michael D. Fegely Carrie J. Fox Jonathan N. Frantz Katherine L. Harmeyer Rachel L. Haydt Timothy J. Heckman Christine Lawson Kathleen K. MacDonald Lindsey A. Miller Ronald S. Miller Arlene C. Mitchell Chrystyna Musselman Alison M. Piatt Joseph H. Pinto Julie A. Pittas Nathanael Ramos- Martinez Charles T. Rodgers Tharsis Rodriguez Wendy M. Santana Rebecca J. Silver Carly E. Simon Chelsea C. Simonson Fatima Somji Sukaina N. Somji Amy M. Tentylo Adam R. Troxel Karen L. Tharp Stephen G. Walker Laurel E. Youse

5 Celebrate! #3 in Top Places to Work in the Lehigh Valley Top 10 Digital Community Colleges national award Northeast Pennsylvania Community Impact Award Governor Wolf visits LCCC in May 2015 American s College Promise LCCC at the White House

6 Presidential Goals and Priorities Develop a high-functioning, collaborative and integrated executive team, with a focus on succession, performance measures and leadership involvement. Focus on the development of a Leadership Academy to address succession and professional development for a secure future of human resources.

7 Presidential Goals and Priorities Maintain sound fiscal condition of the college during these unique economic times. Reach agreements with both of the college s bargaining units, and do so within the fiscal constraints imposed on the college. Direct the college in pursuing Many Voices, One Vision: Strategic Plan Lead initiatives with the college community to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of LCCC.

8 Presidential Goals and Priorities Increase presidential communications through meaningful interactions with the college community trustees, faculty and staff. Engage in ongoing opportunities with students to better understand how they experience LCCC and our role in their graduation, transfer and completion.

9 LCCC Foundation Semi-Centenary Dedication Appeal: Fifty Years of Achieving the Promise The mission of the Lehigh Carbon Community College Foundation is to turn student aspirations into reality through education.

10 Academic Services and Student Development

11 LCCC Partners throughout the Commonwealth Community Colleges Bucks County Community College Butler County Community College Community College of Allegheny County Community College of Beaver County Community College of Philadelphia Delaware County Community College HACC Central Pennsylvania s Community College Lehigh Carbon Community College Luzerne County Community College Montgomery County Community College Northampton Community College Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Reading Area Community College Westmoreland County Community College

12 LCCC Partners throughout the Commonwealth Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Bloomsburg University California University Cheyney University Clarion University East Stroudsburg University Edinboro University Indiana University Kutztown University Lock Haven University Mansfield University Millersville University Shippensburg University Slippery Rock University West Chester University

13 LCCC Partners throughout the Commonwealth Legislators Penn State University And more

14 Governance: Organization & Communications

15 Many Voices One Vision Strategic Themes: Improve students chances for success: through college readiness, school district, workforce and community partners. Broaden the understanding and application of best practices in enrollment management.

16 Many Voices One Vision Strategic Themes: Foster student learning, student development, academic success and persistence to goal attainment. Ensure an environment to facilitate student learning and engagement. Act responsibly and ethically in the stewardship and development of institutional resources.

17 Market Research Study What did we learn? It confirmed what we thought:

18 For prospective students, the top three qualities most important to students are: Academic Quality Affordable Tuition Safe Campus

19 Students are choosing LCCC as their first choice because of: Affordability Flexible Scheduling Major Choices Ability to Transfer

20 Each of our five locations has its own personality and merits.

21 Alumni and current students say: Faculty and staff provide students with the academic instruction and support to make students successful.

22 New creative services company:

23 50 th Anniversary Celebration

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25 Dr. Thomas Meyer Vice President for Academic Services and Student Development

26 You are the heart and soul

27 What if we all took a pledge?

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29 Let s find more strength in diversity Experience Race Age Academic Background Gender Culture Lifestyle Through diversity, LCCC is stronger and more competitive.

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31 Visit me! Mondays from 3-5 p.m.

32 Cindy Haney Vice President for Enrollment Management

33 Enrollment Management Update Cindy Haney, V.P. of Enrollment Management Jennifer Aquila, Director of High School Connections Dr. Glynis Daniels, Assoc. Dean of Institutional Research & Effectiveness Lou Hegyes, Director of Recruitment & Admissions Sandy Mosser, Director of Registration & Student Records Marian Snyder, Director of Financial Aid

34 Enrollment Trends 80,000 Credit Hours ,000 60,000 50,000 Credits 40,000 30,000 20,000 65,991 70,573 61,826 63,805 56,703 62,505 56,468 60,529 55,404 58,827 10, Spring Fall

35 Enrollment Trends 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 Headcounts ,000 Headcount 4,000 3,000 2,000 7,470 8,211 7,107 7,775 6,739 7,328 6,576 7,200 6,488 6,900 1, Spring Fall

36 Fall 2015 Enrollment Data as of August 17, 2015 Fall 2015 Headcount % Change from last fall Degree Seeking Credit Hours % Change from last fall 5, % 51, % New 1, % 20, % Continuing 3, % 28, % Readmitted % 3, % Budgeted Goal Credit Hours % of Goal 60,530 86%

37 Situation Analysis National Context College Enrollment Growth Slowing % % % Conversations on Value and Student Loan Debt $1.2 Trillion National Initiatives with a focus on Community Colleges By 2020 USA leading in college graduates Community Colleges producing 5 million graduates

38 Situation Analysis State Context Unemployment Rates 5.4% - PA 5.3% - Nationally 5.5% Lehigh County 6.0% Carbon County 6.3% Schuylkill County Budgetary Issues - Funding Institutional Context High School Graduation Rates through % decline for Pennsylvania New Program Development

39 Strategic Plan Alignment Broaden the understanding and application of best practices in enrollment management. Collaborate to support student enrollment, retention and academic goal completion. Increase High School Yields Matriculate more Dual Enrollment students Intentionally Recruit Hispanic Students Place more Emphasis on Adult Students Increase Applicants to Enrollment Yields Develop More Partnerships Cultivate Scholarship Opportunities Focus on Retention and Academic Goal Completion Involve Parents in the Decision Process Improve Student Orientations & Enrollment Processes Leverage Scholarships to incentivize Degree Completion

40 Strategic Plan Alignment Improve College Services Educate students on the Enrollment & Financial Aid Processes Internal Messaging Campaign Exemplary Service to Students Market the College Align Messaging Uniform Look Robust Website (Stealth Shoppers) Communicate through Multiple Channels Track Return on Investment (ROI)

41 Enrollment Management Plan Highlights Admissions & Recruitment Adult Recruitment Workforce Development & Career Link Hispanic Student College Fair Spring 2016 Financial Aid CELF Cougar Emergency Loan Funds Leveraging Foundation Scholarships for Recruitment Registration & Student Records/Advising Completion Initiatives Guest/Visiting Students Reverse Transfer

42 Enrollment Management Plan Highlights High School Connections Target Home School and Cyber Schools Increase Contact at point of College Decision Institutional Research Develop Enrollment Projections tied to Unemployment Rates

43 Brian Kahler Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services

44 Budget Update State budget still in a period of uncertainty. Possible funding increase of $766,000 if the State budget would be passed as presented budget process in progress with a major focus on enrollment revenue. Contracts Classified staff contract has been settled. Faculty contract still in negotiations. Moody s rating affirmed after review - A2

45 Donley Center Studied 14 different sites for possible relocation. Objective is to stay in the downtown core area. Current plan is to renovate the Donley building. Renovations include: new office space, tutoring and library, new furniture and classroom layouts and the outside façade.

46 Carbon Site Decision by the Board of Trustees to defer any construction of a new site at this time. Various sites were studied with a major focus on buildings in Jim Thorpe within a close proximity to CCTI. Will begin discussions with Jim Thorpe School District regarding an extension of the current lease.

47 Other Projects Update master site plan for all sites. Student housing has been deferred for at least one year to allow for other items to be completed. Main entrance landscaping around the sign will be completed in the fall.

48 Technology Install and integrate computer hardware in classroom redesign projects in the ARC and Donley site. Classroom computer deployment of over 200 computers in Continued expansion of wifi to accommodate twice as many access points.