Susan Kubik , executive director of the Northampton Community College Foundation has announced the appointment of three new members of the institutional advancement staff:

Paul Acampora of Quakertown has been named director of development and scholarships. His fundraising experience includes work for Moravian College, Delaware Valley College, the Bucks County Free Library and the American Cancer Society. At Northampton, he will be responsible for administering the largest private scholarship program at any community college in Pennsylvania, as well as managing the annual fund, and working with corporate donors and foundations. Acampora is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in American Studies.

Thea Lind of Bethlehem is the new special events director. A cum laude graduate of Mount Saint Mary's University, Lind recently completed her master's degree in higher education administration at the University of Louisville. She came to Northampton Community College in 2002 as an Americorps*VISTA volunteer. After completing a year of service, she has worked in the College's admissions office and helped with special events.

Sharon Jones Zondag of Bethlehem will serve as planned and major gifts officer. As a senior executive for Piercing Pagoda, Inc., Zondag was credited with helping the company achieve unprecedented levels of customer service and profitability prior to its acquisition by the Zale Corporation. Her community involvement includes fundraising for Moravian Academy and volunteer work for Pennsylvania Youth Theatre and St. Luke's Hospital. Zondag holds a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from the State University of New York at Oswego.

Northampton Community College has experienced dramatic growth in recent years. It now serves more than 33,000 students each year in degree and continuing education programs. To keep high quality education affordable and accessible to area residents, the College seeks the support of the community. "Paul and Thea and Sharon will help us to maintain close connections with our donors and will reach out to others," Kubik says. "They will be bridge-builders."