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Lehigh Carbon Community College outlines $62.6M budget; Parkland’s share about $1.3M
Summary
LCCC presented a $62.6 million operating plan driven by a 7.1% state increase; the college said Parkland’s total appropriation (operating + property share) will be just over $1.3 million, about $27,000 more than last year.
Anne Bieber, identified as president, introduced the LCCC budget and turned the presentation to Vice President Stephanie Nestor, who outlined the college’s $62.6 million budget for the coming year. Nestor said operating revenue is expected to increase by about $1.3 million, driven primarily by an anticipated 7.1% state increase.
"Our operating share is based on the 5‑year FTE average of Parkland students that come to LCCC," Nestor said, later explaining Parkland’s 4‑credit FTE average is 492 students and that the district’s operating share is $900,000 while its property‑market share adds $432,000 for a total appropriation just over $1,300,000. She added that dual‑enrollment credits continue to grow (budgeted at 20,000 credits, up from 17,100), and that LCCC aims to keep per‑credit and block rates affordable relative to Pennsylvania community‑college peers.
Board members asked about enrollment trends, market‑value aid ratios and whether costs (for example bank/credit‑card fees tied to payment plans) could be shifted to students. Nestor said the college is studying legality and best practices and will coordinate with peer business officers. The presentation was informational; the college’s board of trustees had already approved the budget earlier in January.
