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Our Graduates

You want the best for your son or daughter—a solid education, enriching experiences, a rewarding career, and a full, happy life. Lebanon Valley College graduates succeed and advance in whatever they pursue, because they graduate with strong professional preparation and the broader skills that make them flexible, confident, capable people.

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS This is the fourth brochure in a five-part series intended to help parents learn about the college search, application, and financial aid processes—and get to know a bit about Lebanon Valley.

I Helping Your Child Choose2 What We Believe3 How We Help with Costs4 Our Graduates5 How Our Students Live

. . . a few of our RECENT GR ADUATES and what they are doing now

. . . how LVC equips students to apply for JOBS AND GR AD SCHOOL

. . . OUR GR ADUATES ARE THRIVING in careers and graduate study

. . . a few facts about LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE

If your child is considering LVC, you should know . . .

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AT LVC

Five clinical placements in various professional physical therapy settings

President of mentorship program for Lebanon High School students

Student judicial board member

Andrea Brown D.P.T. ’06Physical Therapist Masonic Village at Sewickley in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Andrea completed LVC’s program in physical therapy, earning her bachelor’s and doctor of physical therapy degrees in six years. She now applies her skills as a physical therapist at Masonic Village of Sewickley, a long-term care facility in Pittsburgh. She loves working with older patients and finds it rewarding each time she helps someone gain mobility and independence.

“ I chose LVC for the quality of the physical therapy program and because it is a small, close-knit college community. I had fabu-lous relationships with my professors. They were constantly available for all of us. LVC did a great job preparing me for my career.”

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“ LVC education majors have a highly interactive fieldwork experience. Each semester, I was given the opportunity to shadow in different classrooms, experiencing a variety of grade levels, teaching styles, and subject areas. I learned from veteran teachers while gaining experience in the classroom.”

AT LVC

Elementary education major

Soccer team captain

Winner of the Cloyd H. Ebersole Scholarship, awarded for leadership and promise in the field of education

Tyler Frantz ’07Fourth Grade Teacher Pine Street Elementary in Palmyra, Pa.

Tyler came to LVC planning to teach high school, but the opportunity to work with grade-school children made him realize elementary education would be a better fit. LVC made it easy to change gears and pursue his new passion. A positive student-teaching experience led to the interview for his current job, which he landed before he even graduated. Tyler’s definition of being an educator is broad. In addition to leading his classroom, he serves as his district’s grade-level facilitator, is active on Palmyra’s math and technology committees, coaches the Envirothon Science team, and is head coach of a local youth soccer team.

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Sophia Lunt ’05, Ph.D.Postdoctoral Associate Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, Ma.

Sophia’s interest in scientific inquiry started at LVC and continued to grow when she headed to Princeton’s Institute for Integrative Genomics to earn her Ph.D. in chemistry. Sophia is now a postdoctoral associate at MIT, using mammalian systems to study cancer metabolism. Sophia credits LVC for introducing her to the world of scientific research and for developing her writing and speaking skills, which she considers “crucial skills for scientists.” Her article, “A Domino Effect in Antifolate Drug Action in Escherichia coli,” was featured on the cover of the journal Nature Chemical Biology.

“ A month into my freshman year, my advisor was already encouraging me to get involved in research. The next thing I knew, I was headed to New York, Washington, and San Diego to present findings at conferences. That’s the kind of attention you get at LVC.”

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Chemistry major

Attended four national research conferences as an undergraduate, and was one of four winners nationwide in an undergraduate research competition

Completed two summers of research with the LVC chemistry faculty

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Double major in English and German

Internships with WITF-FM (Harrisburg public radio station)

Worked for LVC radio station and campus newspaper

Drum major for LVC marching band

Craig Layne ’05 Morning Edition Host/Reporter WITF-FM in Harrisburg, Pa.

Craig Layne has come full circle. As an LVC student, he interned at Harrisburg’s NPR affiliate WITF-FM, adding professional context to his growing interest in journalism. After leaving LVC, he attended the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism on a full scholarship, earning a master’s degree in journalism in 2007. After four years as a reporter for two Harrisburg television stations, he has returned to WITF-FM as the host of the four-hour Morning Edition news program—a job that enables him to combine his passion for storytelling, writing, and excellent reporting.

“ LVC pushed me to better myself as a whole person. I may have majored in languages, but I also learned music, business, religion, and science along the way.”

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“ Gail Sanderson was a wonderful professor and my academic advisor at LVC. She bestowed a lot of wisdom and always had time to meet with me and catch up. I will always appreciate the interest she showed in my academic and professional success.”

Deborah Tookes ’07Associate Forensic Accountant ParenteBeard LLC, Philadelphia, Pa.

Deborah took a forensic accounting course at LVC and knew she had found her niche. Three accounting internships as an undergraduate led to a job at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she worked for two years before earning her master’s degree in accountancy with a concentration in forensic accounting. Now, just five years after leaving LVC, she is an associate at a regional accounting firm.

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Double major in accounting and business administration

Completed three internships with local accounting firms

Studied abroad in London, England

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“ I chose LVC because of the curriculum, my scholarship, and the reputation. I knew I would graduate with a solid understanding of both the musical and technical elements of the industry.”

Tighe Sheldon ’07Recording Engineer DreamWorks Animation in Los Angeles, Ca.

Right out of LVC, Tighe Sheldon got a job as a production assistant for Howard Schwartz Recording in New York City, where he worked on films for DreamWorks, Disney, Pixar, and Blue Sky Studios. Four years later, the relationships he’d built with directors and producers led to his being hired as DreamWorks Animation’s first-ever full-time recording engineer. Tighe’s short but illustrious career includes work on hit films Tangled and How to Train Your Dragon.

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Music Recording Technology major

Sound engineer for LVC hockey team

Concert Choir

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Ruth Gunnell ’04, J.D.Attorney Grogan Graffam, P.C. in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Ruth didn’t know what career path she wanted to take when she came to LVC and still wasn’t sure when she left. But the skills and perspectives gained through her liberal arts education left her with many options. After graduation, Ruth worked as a legal secretary, went to law school, and now works at a firm practicing civil defense law. Ruth didn’t know it at the time, but she was preparing for her law career during her time at LVC. “My English major helped hone my analytical and writing skills, which I use every day in my work.”

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English major (with literature concentration); religion minor

Studied abroad in New Zealand

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“ My LVC profes-sors were eager to help in any way they could when I was applying to law schools. Because LVC is a small school, they actually knew me well enough to write more than a stock recommen-dation letter.”

“ LVC did an excellent job scheduling recruiters (usually LVC actuarial alumni) to visit and interview on campus. This was a great way to gain access to major actuarial firms for jobs or internships.”

Alan Newsome ’07, A.S.A.Actuary John Hancock Financial Services in Boston, Ma.

Alan’s interest in becoming an actuary began in seventh grade, so when the time came to choose a college, he was drawn to LVC by the excellent reputation of its actuarial science program. While Alan was at LVC, two actuarial internships provided valuable professional experience; one led to a full-time job offer after graduation. Now an associate at John Hancock Financial Services, Alan develops independent validation tools for fixed and variable annuity models. He is a member of the American Association of Actuaries (MAAA) and a fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA).

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Actuarial science and economics double major

Actuarial internships at Health America and Towers Perrin

Studied abroad in Australia

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LVC graduates make a smooth transition from college to the world beyond because they have been so well prepared along the way. Professors get things started with personalized academic planning, ensuring that students graduate in four years with meaningful skills and experiences. Career counselors help students explore careers and learn how to market themselves in the world after college—whether the first stop is a job or graduate school.

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LIFE AFTER LVC

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Complete PreparationAs a pre-professional college, LVC continually asks students to learn in ways that prepare them for their eventual careers. Across the curriculum, LVC professors stress the development of such portable skills as clear spoken and written communication, critical analysis, and the ability to infer meaning from evidence. These skills help LVC students thrive in internships, impress in interviews, and approach any professional situation with confidence.

Career CounselingAt LVC, career counselors are available to students at any time, as early as the first days of freshman year. To help students explore professions and develop post-graduation plans, LVC career counselors use a battery of computer-based assessments that give students a clear picture of their personal strengths. Counselors work closely with students as they develop résumés, draft cover letters, and prepare for job interviews. Additionally, counselors help students applying to graduate, medical, or law school prepare for their entrance exams and write their application essays.

Beyond counseling, career services offers a variety of tools, services, and programs to help your son or daughter research and prepare for entry into the professional world. Internship and job fairs give students opportunities to meet large numbers of potential employers face-to-face. LVC’s online Job Center allows students to post résumés and connects them with employers looking to fill jobs or internships. The Office of Career Services hosts annual career days both on and off campus to help connect students to employing organizations and offers a robust array of programs to coach students in reaching their professional goals.

Alumni NetworkLVC’s 15,496 alumni work in many professions. Most feel a strong connection to their alma mater and are glad to lend a hand to LVC students getting their start in the world. The College’s online alumni mentoring program—Career Connections—links students with a database of nearly 500 alumni who have volunteered to mentor them about careers, job search techniques, graduate school options, and strategies for making the transition from college to the professional world. Through the online Job Center, students can search for alumni by LVC major, industry, interest, or region of the country.

Specifically designed to give undecided students a glimpse into potential career options, LVC’s career shadowing program—Project CLOSE-UP—pairs alumni with students, providing on-site, professional experience as early as their first year.

Internships

One of the reasons our graduates fare so well in the job market is that many of them graduate with experience in the workplace. Professors and career counselors help students in every major identify and land internships in their chosen fields. Some of these lead to full-time job offers. The following is a sample of recent placements.

American Lung Association Berks County Public

Defender Office Central PA magazineChildren’s Miracle Network Citadel Communications Common CauseDeloitte Geisinger Sports Medicine

Rehabilitation CenterGood Samaritan Hospital Harrisburg Patriot-News Health AmericaKeystone Children and

Family ServicesLebanon County Detective

Bureau Lebanon Valley Chamber

of Commerce Merrill LynchNational Institutes

of Health ParenteBeardPenn State Hershey

Medical CenterPennsylvania Department

of Revenue Pennsylvania Department

of Transportation The Hartford The Hershey CompanyTop Flight Media U.S. Department of EnergyWGAL-TV, NBC AffiliateWITF-TV, PBS AffiliateWhitaker Center for Science

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Our graduates have a strong record of success in making a smooth transition from college to their professional lives. Over the past three years, 76 percent of LVC graduates who responded to our annual survey were employed full or part time, and 30 percent were pursuing graduate or professional degrees, within six months of graduation. Many of those working part time are also pursuing graduate studies.

Graduate SchoolIn recent years, LVC graduates have pursued graduate studies, law, medicine, or business at many of the country’s most prominent universities. A short sampling includes:

Boston University The College of William & Mary Columbia University Drexel University George Washington University Indiana University Penn State University Princeton University University of Maryland University of Pittsburgh University of Southern California University of Virginia Villanova University

JobsA sampling of recent LVC graduates reveals career achievements spanning an impressive range.

•Account Executive, Beneficial Financial

•Accountant, County of Lebanon

•Actuarial Analyst, AEGON

•Adjunct Chemistry Lecturer, Harrisburg Area Community College

•Audio Engineer, Masque Sound and Recording

•Director of Marketing, Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc.

•Director of Music, Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist

•Environmental Scientist, Delaware’s Dept. of Natural Resources

•Financial Advisor, Prudential

•Interactive Designer, Merion Publications Inc.

•Software Engineer, Lockheed Martin

Success in Many FieldsThe LVC liberal arts experience is highly versatile and prepares graduates for roles in a variety of areas, from corporate and entrepreneurial careers to the legal and medical professions, to education and public service.

CAREERS AND GRADUATE STUDY

Percent in grad school after graduation:

30Percent employed after graduation:

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10% Other45% Business/

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27% Education

1% Nonprofit4% Government/

Law

14% Medical/ Sciences/ Engineering

LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE FACTS

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PROFILE

Lebanon Valley College is a private, coeducational college founded in 1866 and dedicated to the liberal arts.

CAMPUS/LOCATION

57 buildings on more than 340 acres in Annville, Pennsylvania, a town of 5,000 near the Pennsylvania Dutch countryside.

STUDENTS

1,630 full-time under- graduates. The ratio of women to men is 55:45.

FRESHMAN CLASS PROFILE

468 students, primarily from Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic region. 77 percent were in the top 30 percent of their high school class, and the average SAT score is 1088.

FACULTY

102 full-time faculty members, 89 percent of whom hold Ph.D.s or terminal degrees in their field; student-faculty ratio of 13:1 and average class size of 20.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

34 undergraduate majors plus self-designed majors and a range of minors, concentrations, and pre-professional options; graduate degree programs in physical therapy, business admin-istration, music education, and science education.

STUDY ABROAD

Programs in 11 countries, including Argentina, Australia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Ireland, and Spain,

as well as several short- term programs.

OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS

Semesters in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

CAREER SERVICES

A full range of guidance and support, including Career Connections, an online network of hundreds of LVC alumni.

INTERNSHIPS

Available in every major— in Annville, Hershey, Harrisburg, and beyond.

STUDENT LIFE

More than 90 student organizations focused on the arts, sports, media, service, culture, politics, pre-professional interests, faith, and Greek life.

ATHLETICS

A member of the National Collegiate Athletic Associa-tion (NCAA), Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), and Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), LVC offers 24 sports.

RESIDENCE LIFE

27 residence halls of various styles; housing guaranteed all four undergraduate years.

AFTER LVC

In an average year, approximately 76 percent of graduates responding to our annual survey are employed, and approx-imately 30 percent are in graduate or professional school, within six months of graduation.

APPLYING

Rolling admission. We encourage completed applications by March 1 for fall admission and December 1 for spring admission.

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Approximately 98 percent of students receive some form of financial assistance. LVC scholarships are guaranteed to all students in the top 30 percent of their high school class; additionally, generous need-based financial aid is available. Total financial aid awarded in the form of LVC grants and academic scholarships for 2011-2012 was $24,052,581. The average grant and scholarship package totaled $14,455.

COSTS 2012-2013

Tuition and Fees: $34,470Room and Board: $9,180Total Expenses: $43,650

CONTACT LVC101 North College AvenueAnnville, Pennsylvania 17003-1400

1-866-582-4236admission@lvc.edu www.lvc.edu

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