People interested in the growing field of truck driving are invited to an information session about LCCC’s Commercial Drivers License (CDL) training program from 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20. The session will be held in room 106 of the Community Services Center.

The college offers Class A Tractor Trailer training in as little as four weeks, in classes held during the day, weekend or evening. In the CDL program, students will learn defensive driving, maintenance, trip planning, equipment inspection, road safety and laws.

Enrollment is offered on a rolling basis, with new classes beginning every four weeks for the daytime program and every eight weeks for the evening and weekend programs. LCCC partners with Ancora Training to provide the training to prepare people for the truck driving industry. Ancora Training is a national workforce training provider and contracts with colleges and corporations nationwide. Its offerings emphasize hands-on learning and road safety.

For more information or to register for the information session, contact Cherry Young at 866-693-4661, ext. 0771, or cherry.young@ancoraeducation.com. For more information about the CDL training at LCCC, visit www.LCCC.edu/CDL.

LCCC Learning Specialists Jess Joseph and Michael G. Spinks presented at the PA Department of Education’s 2nd Annual PA MASLOW Statewide Collegiate Basic Needs Convening on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Harrisburg. Their session was entitled, “How to College: Assisting Adult Learners as They Navigate Higher Education.” To learn about the PA MASLOW and its mission to “engage and collaborate to create supportive collegiate environments” please click this link. If you have any questions or would like a copy of the presentation, contact Michael Spinks, mspinks@xfmlsp.com.

As the end of the fall semester approaches, please ensure that you submit all social media marketing and photography requests in advance for any and all departmental, program-related or club events you plan. The lead time on these requests is five business days prior to the due date of social media coverage and/or the date of the event with photography needs. If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Melin, Content Developer and Social Media Specialist, at dmelin@xfmlsp.com.

View the November edition of the Online Learning Newsletter. This edition includes information about our training programs, a great article on “How to Hold a Better Class Discussion,” and an on-demand RSI discussions webinar. There is also a page on some events around the Lehigh Valley this month. If you have any questions about anything in this edition contact us at Onlinelearning@xfmlsp.com.

Save the date for the Spirit Committee’s Candy Cane Lane breakfast being held Wednesday, Dec. 11, 8 – 11 a.m. in the Community Services Center. The Donley and Morgan Centers will hold luncheons from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on the same date. Stay tuned for the formal invitation and RSVP form to be shared in mid-November.

As part of our celebration at Main Campus, we will have a candy buffet and are inviting individuals and college departments to donate candies for the buffet. Please review the requested candy items for our buffet here.

Join us on Monday, Nov. 11, in wearing red attire for Spirit Day.

What is R.E.D. Day? R.E.D. is an acronym that stands for Remember Everyone Deployed. R.E.D. Friday was created to remind people of our heroes overseas and show that we are thinking of them. People across the country wear red every Friday to serve as a reminder and spread the message of how important it is that we keep our troops in our thoughts. We will be wearing red on a Monday in coordination with Veterans Day.

As a military friendly school, we encourage all of our colleagues to join us for R.E.D. Fridays on any Friday throughout the year, as well as on Nov. 11.

85% of participants tracked and submitted their weekly activity.
65% of participants completed two or more types of movement including: barre, walking, running, yoga, and biking.
94% believe they are drinking enough water to stay hydrated and replenish their body. The National Academy of Medicine suggests an adequate intake of daily fluids of about 13 cups for men and 9 cups for women, with 1 cup equaling 8 ounces.

The group logged just under 1 million steps in week 4 of our challenge!