James E. Scheirer, Ph.D., professor of chemistry, received the 2001 Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award. The award is given to a faculty member who exemplifies excellence and innovation in teaching.

Known for his offbeat humor and quirky puns, Scheirer’s dedication to teaching is clearly displayed in his unparalleled accessibility to students and his patience in explaining the complexities of a discipline that can be intimidating. He is also fully engaged in the cultural life of the College, most recently playing the unforgettable Erronius in the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Sharon P. Minnich ’92, of Camp Hill, Pa., was appointed to the Board of Trustees. She will serve a two-year term as a Young Alumni Trustee.

Minnich is a senior consultant for Deloitte Consulting, a public sector practice. Deloitte is one of the world’s leading consulting firms, providing services in all aspects of enterprise transformation from strategy and processes to information technology and human resources.

Previously, Minnich served as executive director/technology investment in the Office of Policy and Technology for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She was responsible for developing and implementing the Ridge administration’s technology development program, as well as managing the Ben Franklin Technology Centers, the Industrial Resource Centers and the Pennsylvania Technology Investment Authority.

She has also served as a business performance analyst/strategic planning for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield in Harrisburg.

Minnich earned her masters of governmental administration from the University of Pennsylvania and has taken courses toward a doctorate in public administration from the Pennsylvania State University. She also serves on the Albright College Young Alumni Programming Committee.

Albright College and Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) signed an agreement establishing a new joint bachelor’s degree program. The partnership links LCCC’s associate degrees to selected Albright bachelor’s degrees through Albright’s Accelerated Degree Completion Program (DCP). Albright president Henry A. Zimon and LCCC president Donald Snyder signed the agreement.

Albright will offer its Accelerated Degree Completion classes at Lehigh Carbon Community College beginning in September.

“Albright is delighted to forge this partnership agreement with LCCC,” said Albright College President Henry A. Zimon. “The high quality of the LCCC associate degree is an ideal springboard to an Albright bachelor’s degree, and our accelerated program offers so many advantages for LCCC’s students.”

“This agreement marks the first of what we hope will be many initiatives that bring exceptional services together at LCCC for the benefit of our community. Though anyone can take advantage of this convenient partnership, we are especially pleased to offer such an attractive option to our students,” said LCCC President Donald Snyder.

LCCC’s associate of arts and associate of science degrees will transfer fully to Albright DCP degrees in business administration, accounting, crime and justice, or organizational behavior/applied psychology. All LCCC associate degree graduates are guaranteed admission to the Albright program.

Under the dual admissions program, LCCC students with A.A. and A.S. degrees transferring to Albright’s day programs in Reading will be eligible for scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $7,500, depending on the student’s GPA. Furthermore, a presidential scholarship of an additional $2,500 will be awarded to each LCCC student transferring during the 2001-2003 academic years.

Albright’s Accelerated Degree Completion Program, part of Albright’s Professional Division, also offers classes in Reading, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Pottstown and Blue Bell.