Georgia Lynn Egan

Luzerne County Community College's strategic initiative focuses on preparing students for the evolving digital economy and the AI revolution by creating pathways to train for jobs in the data center industry. Through partnerships with companies like Amazon Web Services and participation in the statewide PA Works strategy, the college aims to develop career training, micro-credentials, and pre-apprenticeships, positioning itself as a key partner in building the future workforce and contributing to regional economic growth.

This document is the College Catalog for Luzerne County Community College for the 2025-2026 academic year. It provides comprehensive information on the institution's mission, vision, and values, and details various academic programs, degrees, certificates, and diplomas offered. The catalog also covers general education requirements, course descriptions, admissions, financial aid, student services, campus facilities, and safety regulations, reflecting the college's status as of September 2023.

The Luzerne County Community College Board of Trustees meeting included a swearing-in ceremony for new trustees. The board ratified and reaffirmed the E-Signature Resolution presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, approved the summary of payments, and awarded the RFP for Business Management Services to Albert B. Melone Company. They also authorized the continuation of the Employment Retraining Opportunities Program and approved the Request for Proposal for Annual Audit Services to be awarded to Maher Duessel. The President's report included updates on the College's progress report acceptance by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, enhancements to the Early College Program, and the upcoming Legislative Information Breakfast and Commencement Ceremony. The board ratified the College's capital cash project funding and approved an amendment to the President's Contract. Additionally, they approved the award of an honorary degree to Kaitlin Roig, the title of Professor Emeritus to Deborah Boyson, and program additions, deletions, and modifications. The board also approved faculty promotions.

The Luzerne County Community College Board of Trustees meeting included a swearing-in ceremony for Trustees John R. Serafin and Frank Bognet. The board discussed the Math Lab presentation, which focused on new initiatives in the math department, and reviewed the Treasurer's Report, which detailed the Current Fund Income and Expenses. Additionally, there was a report on Institutional Advancement, highlighting the Remembrance Ceremony, book fund requests, and new scholarships. The Academic Committee presented policies and program modifications for approval, and the Finance Committee reviewed payments, administrative policies, and grant acceptance. The Human Resources Committee provided an informational report on recent appointments, leave status, and separations from employment. The meeting also included communications from the Board Chair and concluded with adjournment.

The Luzerne County Community College Board of Trustees held a meeting to discuss several key items. A dual admissions agreement with Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania was presented. The Communication Arts Department received a national award for its culinary series. An innovative college math track project for Wilkes-Barre Area School District students was developed. The college was approved to expand its Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program to additional school districts. The first Introduction to Welding class completed its training. The college's website has been redesigned. The board also discussed and approved the 2014-2015 Board meeting schedule, program additions, deletions, and modifications, summary of payments, a proposal to Interact, an agreement between the City of Nanticoke and LCCC, a contractual agreement with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, a lease proposal from Public Square Partners, LP for the Wilkes-Barre Center, and the award of Bid #443 for Health Sciences Center Exterior Signage to Fieseler Neon Sign Co. Inc.