2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Alumni Association was established in 1975 to foster a continued interest
in Luzerne County Community College after graduation. Any student who has
completed 15 or more credits, or has graduated from LCCC, is an alumnus of the
college. It is hoped that each alumnus will take an active role in the Alumni Association
by participating in alumni meetings and activities.
It is the mission of the Alumni Association to support and promote the College
in its goal to keep quality education available at a low cost to students. To
accomplish this the Alumni Association awards scholarships during the year to
both full and part-time students. In addition, the Association supports equipment
acquisitions for the College, purchases materials for the library and funds
other areas of need both on and off-campus. The Alumni Association provides
the means to maintain a continued relationship with LCCC after students complete
their educational goals.
The Alumni Association is guided by a board of directors as well as a full-time
director of alumni relations. The Alumni Relations Office is located in Room 212 of
the Campus Center. The Alumni newsletter, The Bridge, is published during the
year to inform graduates and friends of the College of current events on campus.
Alumni are a vital part of the College and are involved in the Commencement
Ceremony; fundraising through the annual phonathon and special events including
the craft festival and the flea market & collectible show; hosting the graduates
at a gala reception and outings, as well as providing travel opportunities. If you
would like more information on your Alumni Association, stop by the office, phone
(570) 740-0734 or e-mail: alumni@luzerne.edu.
WHO’S WHO RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Community Colleges exists as
one of the most highly regarded and long-standing honors programs in the nation,
having earned the overwhelming respect of professional educators. And for the
students — the outstanding campus leaders of the year — national recognition by
the Who’s Who program marks a pinnacle of scholastic achievement.
This award is issued to full-time, second-year students for their contributions
and service to the community and college. Each student nominated must have attained
at least 2.5 cumulative average.
The selection committee for the Who’s Who Award is composed of students,
faculty and administration.
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The college provides the opportunity for students to learn skills of leadership
by offering programs for students interested in this pursuit. Information concerning
the Leadership Program is discussed at Freshman Orientation or a student may
visit the Vice President of Student Development.
PHI THETA KAPPA
There is a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of Two-
Year Colleges, at Luzerne County Community College. Membership in chapter Beta
Iota Rho is open to current students with a GPA of 3.5 or greater that have completed
12 credits of college-level coursework at the College. Membership offers
opportunities for leadership, fellowship, honors topics studies and exclusive scholarships.
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