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www.townandcountrygazette.com | September 19, 2013
Lehigh Carbon Community College President Dr. Donald W. Snyder to Retire December 31 Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) president Dr. Donald W. Snyder announced to the college’s Board of Trustees that he would retire Dec. 31, 2013. Snyder had planned on a summer 2014 retirement, but advised the board that his continued health concerns forced him to reconsider. “I faced open heart surgery and related health issues during the past eight months but looked forward to accomplishing my remaining goals over the next year. Last week, however, I was advised that I face yet another health challenge – this one with cancer. Unfortunately, this diagnosis will require another medical leave for surgery,” Snyder told the trustees. “Much of the past week has been spent reviewing options and talking with my family. In reaching a decision, there was a need to take into consideration what is necessary for a full recovery of my health as well as what is in the best interest of the future of the college.” Snyder, 61, has been LCCC’s president since September 2000. Previously, he spent 20 years as a state representative of Pennsylvania’s 134th District, including leadership positions as the House Republican Policy Chairman from 19951996 and as House Majority Whip from 1997-2000.
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“Serving LCCC has been a privilege and an honor,” Snyder said. “I’m proud to have been a part of LCCC’s focus on bringing to our students the very best in academics and a rich, rewarding jump-start on their careers. We provide college access to community members of all backgrounds who seek enrichment and enhanced employment opportunities,” he said. “Building strong partnerships and services to benefit the sponsoring school districts and career technical institutes by creating college and career pathways for their high school students and residents has been a driving force for my administration,” Snyder said. “I am proud of the college's strength and flexibility in adapting its curriculum to meet the ever-changing needs of the workforce of Lehigh, Schuylkill and Carbon counties.” Under Snyder’s guidance, LCCC added a stateof-the-art new campus in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, expanded the college’s presence at LCCC Allentown at the Donley Center, and implemented a distance learning program which now represents more than 14% of total enrollment. LCCC also expanded dual enrollment programs with sponsoring school districts with college courses for high school students. Snyder also provided direction for the integration of LCCC education services into a key workforce development, economic partner and community builder. Snyder emphasized customer service and student success throughout the college. Completed construction projects on the Schnecksville campus during Snyder’s tenure include the Student Union and Technology Center, the recently completed Community Services Center conference and academic facility, the Wellness Center, the Educational Support Services wing, and renovation of the college’s former library building to include a Business Enterprise Center, expanded bookstore and food Continued on Page 34