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Summer 2015

Eastern Region Edition

Presidential Scholarship New scholarship for academically talented students available REGISTER FOR SUMMER CLASSES Summer term begins June 8!

Workforce Ready Alumna finds fulfilling, high-paying career with a Lake Land College workforce ready program

lakelandcollege.edu/schedules

President’s Message Summer 2015

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investing in a Lake Land College education is the first step in doing that.

s the weather warms up and summer term is just weeks away, it is a good time to think about how you’d like to spend your summer months. Lake Land College’s flexible summer options include a three-week intersession or a nineweek summer term, plus online and in-person classes. With this variety, you can easily maintain a summer job or keep up with your family’s schedule, while leaving some time for fun in the sun.

Full Circle is published each semester for the students and residents of Lake Land College District #517 by Marketing and Public Relations at Lake Land College, 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, IL 61938. This magazine will introduce you to Lake Land College and provide you with resources to get started or continue your education with us. For inquiries, please contact Marketing and Public Relations at 217-234-5408.

On the cover is Kari Moody, associate degree in nursing alumna, with her patient and friend Sarah Van Horn at Sullivan Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Moody returned to earn a nursing degree at Lake Land, after completing both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, and went on to find the best-paying and most fulfilling job she’s ever had.

You can see the benefits of investing in a Lake Land College education here in the pages of the Full Circle. For instance, turn to pages 12-13 and read about the comprehensive impact Lake Land not only has on its students and graduates, but the district and state, overall. In our regionalized stories, on pages 4-5 meet alumni who have redirected their lives, returned to school and established themselves in stable, good-paying careers.

More than 20,000 students choose Lake Land College each year to help them advance in their lives, careers or educational goals. Lake Land College is a nationally recognized institution, offering more than 150 degrees and certificates that prepare you to transfer or enter the workforce. There’s no doubt that the summer months are a great time to ease back into fulfilling your college or career goals.

We invite you to visit us online or in person on campus to see how many opportunities there are to help you engage your mind and change your life through the power of learning.

We’d like to get to know you and hope you’ll consider becoming part of the Lake Land College family.

Here at Lake Land, our faculty and staff are committed to preparing our students for success. We know that Dr. Josh Bullock, President

Get social with Lake Land College! lakelandcollege.edu Lake Land College Board of Trustees

Lake Land College Cabinet

Mike Sullivan, Chairperson, Mattoon

Jim Hull, Vice President for Academic Services

Gary Cadwell, Vice Chairman, Mode

Ray Rieck, Vice President for Business Services

Robert K. Luther, Secretary, Mattoon

Tina Stovall, Vice President for Student Services

Director: Kelly Allee

Carl Hart, Board Member, Shelbyville

Jean Anne Grunloh, Executive Assistant to

Editor and Writer: Jennifer Forneris

Doris Reynolds, Board Member, Mattoon

Graphic Designer: Jenny Osborn Views and opinions expressed by individuals in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake Land College.

Josh Bullock, President

the President

Dave Storm, Board Member, Effingham Bruce Owen, Board Member, Dieterich Christopher Walk, Student Trustee, Neoga Lake Land College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any basis of discrimination precluded by applicable federal and state statutes in admission or access to or in treatment of employment in college programs and/or activities. Limited English language skills will not be a barrier to enrollment, nor will race be a barrier to the receipt of financial aid. The Director of Human Resources, Lake Land College, 217-234-5210, has been designated to coordinate compliance with nondiscrimination requirements contained in the implementing regulations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Age Discrimination Act of 1975. The Counselor/Coordinator of Disability Services, Lake Land College, 217-234-5259 is designated as the Section 504 Coordinator of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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c l o se t o h o me Lake Land College offers courses throughout the entire 15-county district. Turn the page to view classes offered in Marshall.

Summer term classes begin June 8.

Be sure to register by June 4!

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224 South Sixth Street For more information call 217-826-8490!

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In this Issue:

10 GED information

19 Summer College for Youth

2 Take a class in your community

11 How to pay for college

24 Community Learning classes

3 Introducing the Presidential Scholarship for Academically Talented Students

12 Alumna finds fulfilling, high- paying career with workforce ready program

4 Live, learn and grow with Lake Land College’s Student Life opportunities

14 Important dates

6 Career Cluster quiz

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Match your interests, major & find your career!

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your community For a complete list of classes offered during the summer term, see page 17 or go to lakelandcollege.edu and look for the “View Schedules” button.

Scan this QR Code with your Smartphone to go directly to this schedule.

The following classes are offered in the eastern region of the Lake Land College district.

Marshall Reading

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Welding

SUMMER classes begin June 8.

Register today!

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At the Eastern Region Center in Marshall on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Complete orientation, placement testing and meet with an academic counselor!

Call 217-234-5232 for more information!

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visit us online: lakelandcollege.edu/schedules

Introducing the

Presidential Scholarship

for academically talented students Do you rank in the top 15% of your graduating class? Or, maybe you got a 26 on your ACT? If you meet one of these two criteria, you qualify for the Presidential Scholarship and will receive a full Lake Land College tuition scholarship!

This scholarship is offered to district high school graduates who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance in high school. The scholarship is good for two years with a value up to $4,625 per year or $9,250 total.

To receive the scholarship, you must

either rank in the top 15 percent of your senior class or have an ACT composite score of 26 or higher.

For more information, visit the “Scholarships” link under “Costs and Financial Aid” link of the college’s homepage at lakelandcollege.edu or call 217-234-5230 for more information.

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Kluthe Center for Higher Education and Technology

New adult students who register for summer or fall classes during this event may qualify for a tuitionfree class. New adult students are defined as those who have not attended Lake Land College within the past three years or have not recently graduated from high school and immediately attended college. The tuition waiver is good for one college credit class, up to three hours, and is for in-district residents. For more information, call 217-234-5254.

*Available to new students who meet the criteria.

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Meet Danielle Cohen Hometown: Casey Major: Criminal Justice Student Life Involvement: Treasurer of the Student Activity Board (SAB) and vice president of the Criminal Justice Club Q: Why was getting involved in Student Life opportunities important to you?

A: I like to stay busy and be involved.

For me, there was more to school than simply taking classes and that meant getting involved in things I like outside of the classroom. Being active in Student Life means meeting new people all the time, staying upto-date with all things Lake Land and personal enrichment. For instance, just by participating in SAB, my confidence has been boosted tremendously. If it wasn’t for SAB, I don’t think I would be able to stand up in front of a crowd and address a group of people.

Q: How has participating in Student Life been advantageous for you?

Live, learn and grow with Lake Land College’s

Student Life

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ake Land College offers an excellent education for students of all ages. We all know Lake Land is known for an affordable, quality education. But, part of what makes the Lake Land College experience so unique is the opportunity to participate in

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Student Life. With more than 30 student clubs and organizations, from the student newspaper to the Welding Technology Club, there are opportunities for everyone.

Take some time to get to know two student leaders, who have gained so much from being involved at Lake Land College.

A: I think my involvement in Student Life looks good on a resume. It’s important to make good grades, of course, but having extracurricular activities on your resume makes you stand out above the rest. It shows employers or even four-year schools that you cared enough to get involved.

I’ve also gained work experience that applies to my future by working with the Criminal Justice Club, which I think is one reason I was selected for an internship with the Illinois State Police. Being involved in that club looked good on the application and through it, I was able to make valuable connections and meet people, like the Lake Land College chief of police.

Q: What’s a piece of advice you’d give to a new student about getting involved at Lake Land through Student Life?

A: It’s easy to stay inside your comfort zone. I mean, that zone is comfortable by definition, but it never changes.

Getting involved outside the classroom allows you to grow and change. You make connections; you meet people; and you have fun. So, it’s very worth it.

What is SAB?

The Lake Land College Student Activity Board (SAB) works to provide Lake Land students with social and cultural events on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. There are times during your school week that you need to unwind or relax and this board’s function is to help you do so. It brings national touring comedians, musicians and movies to campus. It also plans the annual Spring Carnival. The best part is that all of these events are free to students!

Meet Beth Koehler Hometown: Marshall Major: Graphic Design Student Life Involvement: Copy Editor of the Navigator News and honorary member of Club-IT

Q: Why did you choose to come to Lake Land College?

A: For me, Lake Land was my top choice because it was close to home. I wasn’t eligible for financial aid, but I still needed to pursue an affordable option, and that was Lake Land. So, between living at home and a very affordable tuition, Lake Land became my top choice. Also, it’s not as intimidating as many fouryear schools. The classes are small and I know people who graduated from high school with me. Yet, at the same time, I’ve met a lot of new people; so really it’s the perfect mix.

Q: Why did you decide to get involved with the Navigator News?

A: I signed up to work at the paper while I was still in high school. It was something I knew I would be able to do with my class schedule and it’s a great way to earn extra cash while building my resume and skillset as a student.

Q: How has being involved in Student Life been good for you?

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To learn more about Student Life opportunities, visit: lakelandcollege.edu.

A: Being active with other students and meeting new people has boosted my confidence, no doubt.

I’m a totally different person now as a sophomore than I was as a freshman. Working at the paper has pushed me to grow. I’ve not only learned the skill of copy editing, but I’ve been given the opportunity to manage others. Being in this leadership role has allowed me to learn to work with all different kinds of people. I’ve also met so many other instructors and learned about so many other programs of study that interest me, which helped me decide my major.

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Learn what you like and find a career that matches!

Find the Right Career for You! By participating in this short survey about your interests, Lake Land College can help you identify which career areas, also called career clusters, might be the best fit for you. Simply mark the boxes that apply to you and tally your results at the end to be on your way to a career you love!

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Box 1 I like to  Learn how things grow and gardening  Make the best use of the earth’s natural resources  Protect the environment  Be outdoors in all kinds of weather  Operate machines and keep them in good repair

I am  Self-reliant  A nature lover  Physically active  A planner A creative problem solver

Box 2 I like to  Read and follow blueprints and/or instructions  Work with my hands

I am  Curious  Good at following

 Solve technical problems

 Good at paying

 Visit and learn from beautiful, historic, or

 Good at visualizing

 Follow logical, step-by-step procedures

 Patient and persistent

interesting buildings

directions

attention to detail possibilities

Box 3 I like to  Use my imagination to communicate new information to others

I am  Creative and imaginative

 Perform creative, artistic activities or music in  A good communicator front of others

 Read and write

 Curious about new

 Use video and recording technology  Design brochures and posters

 Determined / tenacious  Aware of the feelings

technology

and thoughts of others

Box 4 I like to  Work with numbers and detailed information  Be the leader in a group  Make business contact with people  Work with computer programs  Plan my work and follow instructions without close supervision

I am  Organized  Practical and logical  Patient  Tactful  Responsible

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new things

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to others

 Handle money with accuracy and reliability  Methodical or efficient

Box 7 I like to I am  Be involved in politics  A good communicator  Negotiate, defend and debate ideas and topics  Competitive  Plan ideas and work cooperatively with others  Service minded  Perform a variety of duties that may change often  Well organized  Travel and see things that are new to me  A problem solver

Box 8 I like to  Work under pressure

I am  Compassionate and

 Help sick people and animals

 Good at following

caring

directions

 Respond quickly and calmly in emergencies  Conscientious and careful  Work as a member of a team  Patient  Follow guidelines precisely and meet strict  A good listener standards of accuracy

Box 9 I like to  Investigate new places and activities  Work with all ages and types of people  Organize activities in which other people enjoy themselves

I am  Tactful  Self-motivated  A good team member

 Help people make up their minds  Outgoing  Communicate easily, tactfully and courteously  Slow to anger

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I like to I am  Communicate with different types of people  Friendly  Help others with their homework or to learn  A decision maker  Direct and plan activities for others  Handle several responsibilities at once  Help people overcome their challenges

I like to I am  Work with numbers  Trustworthy  Make predictions based on existing facts  Orderly  Have a framework of rules by which to operate  Self-confident  Analyze financial information and interpret it  Logical

 Helpful  Innovative / Inquisitive  A good listener

I like to I am  Care about people, their needs and their problems  A good communicator / good listener

 Participate in community services and/or volunteering

 Caring

 Listen to other people’s viewpoints  Non-materialistic  Help people be at their best  Intuitive  Make friends with different kinds of people  Non-judgmental

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I like to  Work with computers

I am  Logical / analytical thinker

 Reason clearly and logically to solve complex  Detail oriented problems

 Read technical materials and diagrams and  Persistent solve technical problems

 Play video games and figure out how they work  Able to concentrate well  Concentrate for long periods without being  Precise and accurate distracted

Box 12 I like to  Work under pressure or in the face of danger  Make decisions based on observations  Be in positions of authority  Respect rules and regulations  Debate and win arguments

I am  Adventurous  Dependable  Community-minded  Decisive  Optimistic

I like to  Shop and go to the mall  Be in charge  Make displays and promote ideas  Give presentations and enjoy public speaking  Persuade people to buy products or to participate in activities

I am  Enthusiastic  Competitive  Creative  Self-motivated  Persuasive

Box 15 I like to  Interpret formulas  Work in a laboratory  Figure out how things work and investigate new things

I am  Objective  Detail oriented  Inquisitive

 Experiment to find the best way to do something  Methodical  Pay attention to details and help things be  Mechanically inclined precise

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Box 13 I like to I am  Put things together  Practical  Perform activities that produce tangible results  Observant  Apply math to work out solutions  Physically active  Use hand and power tools and operate  A step-by-step thinker equipment / machinery

 Visualize objects in three dimensions from flat drawings

I like to  Travel  Solve mechanical problems  Design efficient processes  Anticipate needs and prepare to meet them  Move things from one place to another

I am  Realistic  Mechanical  Coordinated  Observant  A planner

 Coordinated

Now that you’ve taken the survey, tally your results!

How many boxes did you mark in:

Box 1: ____

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Box 11: ____

Box 2: ____

Box 7: ____

Box 12: ____

Box 3: ____

Box 8: ____

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The top three career clusters for me are:

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Now, match your top results to the appropriate career clusters on page 8 and learn more about academic majors and career opportunities for you! Find options that lead directly to job opportunities (workforce ready) or transfer opportunities to four-year institutions (transfer ready).

Don’t think twice! Determining your interests and finding what you want to do is one of the biggest challenges many adult students face. And, you’ve already done that by taking the Career Cluster Quiz, which takes you one step closer to the college education and career you’ve always wanted!

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Are you feeling lost or nervous about returning to school?

Manufacturing Technology Division

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Production Manufacturing Production Process Development Maintenance, Installation & Repair Quality Assurance Logistics & Inventory Control Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance

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Engineering & Technology Science & Math

Technology Division

Transportation Operations Logistics Planning & Mgmt Services Warehousing & Distribution Center Operations Facility & Mobile Equipt. Maintenance Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management & Regulation Health, Safety & Environmental Management Sales & Services

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• Building Construction Tech • Civil Engineering Tech • Civil Engineering Tech Co-op • Computer-Aided Design • Computer- Aided Drafting • HVAC • Residential Wiring

Start your career at Lake Land College:

Workforce Ready

Transfer Ready

• Automotive Technology • Automotive Mechanic • Commercial Driver Training

• Civil Engineering Technology/Advanced Technical Studies

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Social Science & Education Division

Humanities & Communications Division

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Audio & Video Technology & Film Printing Technology Journalism & Broadcasting Telecommunications Start your career at Lake Land College: Performing Arts Workforce Ready Visual Arts

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• Broadcast Announcing • Radio Broadcasting • Radio-TV Broadcasting • TV Field/Studio Production • Liberal Studies

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Food Products & Processing Plant Systems Animal Systems Power, Structural & Technical Systems Environmental Service Agribusiness

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Workforce Ready programs can be modified for those interested in earning a bachelor’s degree.

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• Ag Power Technology • Agriculture Business • Agriculture Business & Supply • Agriculture Production & Management • Alternative Agriculture Production • Crop Production • Horticultural Production & Landscape • Horticulture • John Deere Tech • Livestock Production

Transfer Ready • Agriculture • Pre-Veterinary Medicine

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Technology Division

Design/Pre-Construction Construction Maintenance/Operations Start your career at Lake Land College:

Workforce Ready

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Workforce Ready

Start your career at Lake Land College: • Advanced Automation & Control Technology • CNC Operator • CNC Programmer • Computer-Aided Design • Computer- Aided Drafting • Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology • Electronic Control Technology • Electronic Systems Specialist • Industrial Maintenance • Instrumentation & Control Technology • Manufacturing Skills • Manufacturing Maintenance • Mechanical-Electrical Technology • Programmable Logic Controllers • Renewable Energy • Renewable Energy Management • Sustainable Energy • Welding Technology

Architecture & Construction

Health Sciences

Transfer Ready

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• Clinical Lab Science • Pre-Chiropractic • Pre-Dentistry • Pre-Medicine • Pre-Nursing • Pre-Pharmacy • Pre-Physical Therapy

Allied Health Division Business Division Math & Science Division

Diagnostic Services Support Services Health Informatics Therapeutic Services Biotechnology Research & Development

Information Technology

Business Division Social Science & Education Division

Business Division Technology Division

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Network Systems Information Support & Services Web & Digital Communications Programming & Software Development

Start your career at Lake Land College: • Computer Applications Specialist • Computer Technician • Computer Troubleshooting • Desktop Publishing Graphic Design • Electronic Communication Technician • IT-Computer Applications • IT-Computer Game Development • IT- Digital Media Specialist • IT-Network Administration • IT-Programming • IT-Web Technology

• Associate Degree in Nursing • Basic Nurse Assisting Program • Dental Hygiene • Emergency Medical Services • Health Information & Medical Coding Online • Medical Coding Specialist Online Certificate • Medical Transcriptionist • Physical Therapist Assistant • Practical Nursing • Massage Therapy

• Accounting

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Governance National Security Foreign Service Planning Revenue & Taxation Regulation Public Management & Administration

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• History • Political Science

Marketing/Management Professional Sales Merchandising Marketing Communications Marketing Research

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Start your career at Lake Land College:

Workforce Ready

• E-Commerce Marketing • Marketing • Professional Sales

Transfer Ready

Education & Training

• Business Administration

Social Science & Education Division

Administration & Administrative Support Professional Support Services Teaching/Training Start your career at Lake Land College:

Human Services

Workforce Ready

Social Science & Education Division Business Division

• Paraprofessional Education Teacher’s Aide

Transfer Ready

Business Administration

Start your career at Lake Land College:

Your career

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Accounting Administrative Assistant-Executive Administrative Assistant-Legal Administrative Assistant- Medical Entrepreneurship Business Ownership E-Commerce Marketing Marketing Management Professional Sales Office Assistant/Receptionist Office Management Office Technology Skills- General, Medical and MOS

Transfer Ready

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Workforce Ready

Start your career at Lake Land College:

• Business Education • Early Childhood Education • Elementary Education • Health Education • Mathematics Education • Physical Education • Science Education • Secondary Education (Biology Specialization) • Secondary Education (Chemistry Specialization) • Secondary Education (Physics Specialization) • Special Education

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Early Childhood Development & Services Counseling & Mental Health Services Family & Community Services Personal Care Services Consumer Services Start your career at Lake Land College:

Workforce Ready

• Child and Family Services • Cosmetology • Cosmetology Teacher • Dental Hygiene • Early Childhood Care & Education • Esthetics • Human Services • Massage Therapy • Nanny Child Care Provider

Transfer Ready • Psychology • Sociology/ Social Work

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Business, Management & Administration

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Take control of

your future

with Lake Land College’s Adult Education programs • Flexible programs • Convenient class schedules • GED classes and testing • Educational pathways to degree completion

Lake Land College’s Adult Education Center has moved!

The Lake Land College Adult Education Center has moved from its former location, 1617 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, to a new location at the college’s Workforce Development Center, 305 Richmond Avenue East, Mattoon.

For more information, call the Adult Education Center at 217-238-8292 or email adulteducation@lakeland.cc.il.us.

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In Illinois, if you earn an associate degree, you can expect to earn $10,000 more annually than those with a high school diploma alone. If you earn a high school diploma or GED , you can expect to earn $143 more per week than those who don’t complete high school.

Get started today! Call 217-238-8292 for more information about Adult Education programs at Lake Land College.

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Invest in your future

with an affordable, high quality Lake Land College education If you’re serious about attending college but need financial assistance, there are some opportunities to financially support you as you pursue your academic goals.

After submitting your FAFSA, explore the following options to help you reach your academic and career goals.

To start this process, ALL students requesting financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible to determine financial aid eligibility at fafsa.ed.gov.

Same Degree, Different Price

Students who begin their bachelor’s degree at Lake Land College and live at home will save an average of $43,400 during your college career.

The following financial aid options do not require payback or reimbursement: 1. Federal or state financial aid grants such as the Pell Grant 2. Lake Land College Foundation Scholarships (visit : lakelandcollege.edu/foundation/) 3. Third-party scholarships from community organizations If you do not qualify for state, federal or local scholarship options, you can: 4. Sign up for the Lake Land tuition payment plan! This plan allows you to spread your tuition payments out over the semester as opposed to paying the bill in full at one time.

Advantages include easy online enrollment, flexible payment options and no interest!

5. Pay your bill in-full by the due date

2 years at a university $26,600

2 years at Lake Land College $6,600 $20,000 in savings for your future!

Learn more about financial aid options at

lakelandcollege.edu/ financialaid.

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Our textbook rental system saves you $1,700 per year!

Alumna finds

fulfilling, high-paying career

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with a Lake Land workforce ready program

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ari Moody had always toed the line. She grew up in O’Fallon, Ill., and followed in her family’s footsteps, attending college right after high school and graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. She went on to complete a master’s degree from McKendree University. She always held good, steady jobs, and eventually married and had a baby.

She fit the traditional definition of success. But, there was something nagging her in the back of her mind.

Then in 2010, when she was in between jobs after relocating to Sullivan, she approached a crossroad in her life.

“There was a pause at that time in my life that allowed me to reflect on what I really wanted to do,” explained Moody. “I reflected on the time my father became sick and passed away, remembering how surprisingly peaceful and calm it was for my family. I credit the hospice nurses who cared for him with that. It was that time in my life that I realized I wanted to become a nurse. I wanted to bring that calm peacefulness to others in their times of need.”

So Moody, who had been certain that after completing a master’s degree she was done with her educational journey, began to research nursing schools all across the state of Illinois. Through her research, she looked at board passage rates and clinical time available for students and decided that Lake Land College was the best fit for her.

“I was open to either a bachelor’s degree or an associate degree in nursing,” said Moody. “But, an excellent nursing education was what I was after, and it turned out to be available in my backyard through Lake Land.”

In fact, her life now couldn’t be more complete. She works as a registered nurse at Sullivan Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, which is literally

Caring for the elderly population, she said, is challenging but highly rewarding and she feels as though she has found her niche in the nursing field.

“I wanted the opportunity to build a career,” she said. “Working in geriatrics has given me that along with a strong sense of self-fulfillment.

It might not be glamorous; it might not be a lot of people’s first choice; but it’s the field for me and I’m very happy with the decision I’ve made.”

An unexpected perk to Moody’s new career choice is that she makes more money than she ever has before.

“It amazes me because I stop and think to myself, ‘How can I go from having a master’s degree in this field, to an associate degree in this field, but bring home a lot more money?’” she said.

Not to mention the fact that Moody and her husband were able to pay out-of-pocket for her Lake Land education, all the while she’s still paying off student loans from her bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

According to Lake Land College President Josh Bullock, Moody is just one example of a graduate who benefits from a Lake Land education for a lifetime.

“Kari’s story shows what we have known for quite some time – investing in an education at Lake Land College pays off immediately and continues to grow over an alumnus’ lifetime,” Bullock, said.

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According to the 2014 Economic Impact Study released by the Illinois Community College Board, graduates of Lake Land College Workforce Ready programs, such as the Associate Degree in Nursing program, can expect an average of $6,705 of additional income the first year after graduation and that number continues to grow each subsequent year. Furthermore, these graduates can expect to earn 39 percent more over their lifetime than those not completing a community college program. In fact, the average Lake Land graduate can expect to earn $506,000 more over a lifetime than a non-graduate.

“My career change means more flexible hours, more rewarding work, a supportive, structured work environment, endless career choices and opportunities, and a more lucrative paycheck! Really, looking back, this career change should have been a no-brainer,” she said.

For more information, about enrolling in a nursing program at Lake Land College, contact Academic Counselor Krista Burrell at 217-234-5042 or kburrell@lakeland.cc.il.us.

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According to her, after making the decision to attend Lake Land, everything in her life fell into place and she never looked back.

just down the street from where she lives. With its family-centered work environment, Moody gets to choose her preferred shift, which gives her the flexibility she needs to perform her other jobs as mother and wife.

Counseling Services

Important Dates April

Emily Hartke

Chair of Counseling and Judicial Affairs Advisement 217-234-5430 ehartke@lakeland.cc.il.us

Bryan Burrell

Academic Counselor for the Technology Division 217-234-5379 bburrell@lakeland.cc.il.us

Andrew Gaines

Academic Counselor/ Coordinator of Student Accommodations 217-234-5259 againes@lakeland.cc.il.us

Jennifer Melton

Academic Counselor for the Humanities and Communication Division 217-234-5251 jmelton52502@lakeland.cc.il.us

Andrea Bright

Academic Counselor for the Social Science and Education Division 217-234-5391 agoldsmith@lakeland.cc.il.us

Heather Nohren

Academic Counselor for the Business and Agriculture Divisions 217-234-5256 hnohren@lakeland.cc.il.us

1 Begin Internet registration for continuing and readmit degree/certificate students for summer term 6 Begin in-person registration for continuing and readmit degree/certificate students for summer term 6 Begin Internet, in-person or by-phone registration for continuing and readmit non-degree students for summer term 20 Begin orientation and registration for new summer degree/certificate students 20 Begin Internet, in-person or by phone registration for new summer non- degree students

May 5 One Stop to Registration Open House: Marshall and campus 6 One Stop to Registration Open House: Effingham and Pana 15 Textbook pick-up for Intersession classes 17 Last day to register for Intersession classes 18 Last day to drop an Intersession class without incurring a bill 18 First day of Intersession classes 25 Memorial Day: College Closed

June 2 Last day for withdrawal from Intersession 3 Last day of classes for Intersession 3 Textbook return deadline for Intersession 3 Textbook pick-up for summer term; Bookstore 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

4 Textbook pick-up for summer term; Bookstore 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

4 Registration Extended Hours: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Register by this date for summer term!

8 First day of classes for summer term 8 & 9 Late placement and registration 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. on campus 8 - 11 Textbook pick-up for summer term; Bookstore 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

15 Last day to drop a class and incur no bill for summer term 16 Financial aid applied to student accounts for summer term

July 2 Mid-term for summer classes 2 Tuition and fees due for summer term 4 Independence Day: College Closed 23 Last day for student withdrawal from summer term 30 Last day of summer classes 30 Last day to file Intent to Graduate for summer term

August & 4 Final exams for summer term 3 5 Summer semester closes; grades due at noon 5 Last day to return textbooks for summer term without penalty; by 5 p.m.

12 Last day to return textbooks for summer term with penalty; by 5 p.m.

Check out the new students and community calendar at lakelandcollege.edu. Click the “Connect” button.

The college is open Monday through Thursday only from May 18, 2015 through August 17, 2015.

Krista Burrell

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Academic Counselor for the Allied Health and Math/Science Divisions 217-234-5042 kburrell@lakeland.cc.il.us

Lisa Leisch

Administrative Assistant to Counseling Services 217-234-5232 lleisch@lakeland.cc.il.us

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Have questions?

Call Lake Land College’s main number at 217-234-5253!

3 easy steps

to get started at Lake Land College

1.

Connect to Lake Land!

Call: 217-234-5232 Online: Look for the “Enroll Now” button at lakelandcollege.edu

In Person: Visit the Student Services wing of the Luther Student Center.

2.

Complete the Intent to Enroll Online: Look for the “Enroll Now” button at lakelandcollege.edu.

Call: 217-234-5354 to request a paper copy of the Intent to Enroll.

In Person: Complete the Intent to Enroll in the Student Services wing of the Luther Student Center.

How to search for classes

3.

Apply for Financial Aid Call: 217-234-5231 Online: Complete the

FAFSA at fafsa.gov. Lake Land College’s school code is 007644.

In Person: Attend a local or campus Financial Aid Night for assistance.

Turn the page to see a complete list of courses offered for Summer 2015!

• Visit

• Select the “Easy Search” button on the right-hand side of the page.

• Fill in the fields that apply to you and select “Submit.”

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• Select the “Schedules” button.

Summer 2015 Course Listings Agriculture

AGR-042 Supervised Ocupational Exp II AGR-053 Integrated Pest Management AGR-086 Adjusting New and Used Mach AGR-094 Ag Machinery Air Conditioning AGR-120 Agriculture Economics

Allied Health

AHE-040 Basic Nurse Assisting AHE-041 Medical Terminology AHE-042 Advanced Medical Terminology AHE-047 Phlebotomy Techniques AHE-048 Phlebotomy Practicum AHE-055 Math for Meds

Anthropology

ANT-200 General Anthropology

Art

ART-240 Art and Gender ART-250 Understanding Art ART-260 Art History I

Associate Degree Nursing

ADN-051 Transition to ADN ADN-052 Nursing Process & Pharmacology ADN-061 Health Assessment

Automotive Technology

AUT-050 Engine Repair AUT-054 Heating and Air Conditioning I AUT-075 Supervised Occupational Exp

Bio-Science

BIO-050 Basic Anatomy & Physiology BIO-100 Bio Science I BIO-130 Environmental Science

Business

BUS-081 Office Technology Internship BUS-082 Medical Transcript Internship BUS-083 Office Tech Internship-Medical BUS-085 Accounting Process BUS-090 Principles of Retailing BUS-091 Principles of Advertising BUS-092 Principles of Selling BUS-094 Business Math BUS-095 Fundamentals of Accounting BUS-113 Keyboarding BUS-115 Processing Info BUS-120 Business Career Development BUS-141 Business Communications BUS-142 Introduction to Business BUS-151 Financial Accounting BUS-152 Managerial Accounting BUS-200 Legal Environ/Business BUS-281 Business Statistics

Chemistry

CHM-111 Concepts of Chemistry CHM-121 Gen, Organic & Biochemistry II CHM-150 General Chemistry I CHM-151 General Chemistry II

Civil Engineering Technology CET-060 CET-062 CET-065 CET-075 CET-076 CET-079

Surveying I Surveying II Data Collection GIS Mapping Supervised Occupational Exp Supervised Occupational Exp Supervised Occupational Exp

CIS-071 Introduction to Networking CIS-093 Access CIS-094 Excel CIS-099 Web Page Design CIS-101 Internet Systems/Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Application

Computer Integrated Manufacturing CIM-060 CNC Machining

Construction Occupation COC-054 Basic Carpentry I

Continuing Education

CNC-020 St-Taekwon Do Next Level CNC-028 St-Cemetery Restoration

Cosmetology

COS-054 Cosmetology III COS-058 Cosmetology V COS-059 Cosmetology Clinic COS-060 Salon Management COS-077 Cosmetology Teacher II

Dental Hygiene

DHY-060 Dental Assisting DHY-081 Periodontology DHY-082 Dental Hygiene Seminar DHY-083 Clinic I

Early Childhood Education

ECE-102 Health/Safety/Nutri/Yng Child

Earth Science

ESC-102 Weather and Climate

Civil Engineering Technology Now enrolling students for summer!

• A career with great pay • National and regional employment options

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For more information call Academic Counselor Bryan Burrell at 217-234-5379 or bburrell@lakelandcollege.edu BIO-150 Biotechnology in Society BIO-160 Introduction to Genetics BIO-225 Human Ana/Phys I BIO-226 Human Ana/Phys II BIO-235 Microbiology

Building Construction Tech BCT-078 Architectural S.O.E.

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Computer Aided Drafting

CAD-056 CAD I CAD-057 CAD II CAD-059 Special Applications of CAD CAD-062 Introduction to Solidworks CAD-075 Supervised Occupational Exp

Computer Information Systems

CIS-060 Project Management CIS-069 Adv Animation and Modeling

Economics

ECO-130 The American Economy ECO-231 Principles of Economics I (Macro) ECO-232 Principles Economics II (Micro)

Education

EDU-103 Teaching/Learning W/Technology EDU-190 Introduction/Special Education EDU-200 Educational Psychology EDU-210 Diversity/Schools & Societies

View the complete listings online at lakelandcollege.edu.

Request a printed schedule online or via phone at 217-234-5434.

Electronic Engineering Tech EET-053 EET-060 EET-064 EET-070 EET-074

A+ Technician Preparation Computer Hardware A+ Computer Essentials Photovoltaic Technician Supervised Occupational Exp

Emergency Medical Services

EMS-050 Emergency Medical Tech-Basic

Horticulture

HRT-091 Supervised Occupational Exp I HRT-092 Supervised Occupational Exp II HRT-093 Supervised Occupational Exp III

Human Services

HSP-053 Work Experience Seminar I HSP-054 Field Experience I HSP-055 Work Experience Seminar II

Law Enforce/Criminal Justice

CJS-150 Intro/Criminal Just CJS-152 Criminal Investigation I CJS-156 Criminal Law CJS-158 Juvenile Justice CJS-160 Criminal Evidence & Procedure CJS-166 Corrections

Learning Assistance Center

TUT-013 Basic Memory Dynamics

Online Management

Interested in working in marketing, retail, sales, manufacturing, construction, transportation or technology?

Complete your management degree completely online!

This degree is great for those who plan to own and operate their own business or those who plan to work as technicians, supervisors or managers.

Contact Academic Counselor Heather Nohren at 217-234-5256 or hnohren@lakelandcollege.edu

EMS-057 Paramedical Services II EMT-012 Special Topics in EMS EMT-015 ENPC Provider Course EMT-024 Ethics in Prehospital Care EMT-025 ACLS Provider Course

HSP-056 HSP-065 HSP-103 HSP-122

English

HUM-150 Humanities Through the Arts HUM-181 Intro to Film Appreciation

ENG-007 Composition Skills ENG-110 Manual Comm-Deaf ENG-111 Advanced Signing ENG-120 Composition I ENG-121 Composition II

English as a Second Language Call 217-234-5287

Esthetics

EST-045 Esthetics V

Foreign Language

FLG-240 2nd Year Spanish I

Geography

GEO-140 World Geography

Health Education

History

HIS-153 HIS-155 HIS-156 HIS-250 HIS-252

History/Culture of Third World History of the U.S. I History of the U.S. II Western Civil to 1660 West Civil/1660-Present

Humanities

Independent Study

INS-099 Portfolio Develop INS-200 Internship/Cooperative Educ INS-299 Independent Study

Industrial Maintenance

IND-052 Electrical Installation Proc

Information Technology Training ITT-040 ITT-041 ITT-042 ITT-043 ITT-044 ITT-045 ITT-046 ITT-047 ITT-050 ITT-064

IT Computer Apps Cert Int IT Computer Apps Degree Int IT Net Admin Cert Internship IT Net Admin Degree Int IT Programming Cert Int IT Programming Degree Int IT Web Technology Cert Int IT Web Technology Degree Int IT Game Dev Cert Internship Human Computer Interaction Lab

Intensive English Language

IEL-019 Beg English Non-Native Speaker IEL-021 Int English Non-Native Speaker IEL-023 Adv English Non-Native Speaker

John Deere Ag Tech

JDA-041 John Deere SOE I JDA-072 JD Advanced Power Trains JDA-094 John Deere Air Cond Systems

TUT-023 Test Taking Strategies TUT-026 Relieving Computer Anxiety

Literature LIT-130 LIT-147

Intro to Literature Introduction to Fiction

Machine Tool Technology

MTT-050 Intro to Machining Procedures

Massage Therapy

MAS-060 A & P for Massage Therapist II MAS-067 Pathology/Massage Therapist MAS-075 Massage Therapy III MAS-077 Massage Clinic I

Mathematics

MAT-001 Pre-Algebra MAT-005 Beginning Algebra MAT-006 Intermediate Algebra MAT-116 General Education Math MAT-125 Statistics MAT-130 College Algebra MAT-132 Trigonometry MAT-140 Algebra With Trigonometry MAT-210 Finite Mathematics MAT-211 Math Analysis MAT-241 Analytical Geom-Calc I

Mechanical Electrical Tech

MET-043 Motors and Generators MET-076 Supervised Occupational Exp

Medical Coding Specialist

MCS-040 Health Info for Professionals MCS-055 Principles of ICD-10-CMCoding MCS-080 Clinic-Med Coding Internship

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HED-046 Food Service Sanitation HED-047 Food Certificate Renewal-FSSM HED-102 Nutrition HED-178 Responding to Emergencies HED-179 Advanced 1st Aid and CPR HED-200 Principles of Health HED-290 Disease Processes

Field Experience II Intro to Substance Abuse Foundations of Human Services Social Welfare

Summer 2015 Course Listings Music

MUS-150 Music in Amer History/Culture

Philosophy

PHI-232 World Religions PHI-270 Introduction to Philosophy PHI-280 Ethics

Physical Education

PED-116 Golf PED-117 Advanced Golf PED-119 Karate PED-123 Karate II PED-143 Aerobics PED-172 Basic Act Elem/Sec Child PED-209 Aerobic Fitness PED-210 P/F Aerobic Fitness PED-219 Karate III PED-223 Karate IV PED-224 Karate V PED-225 Karate VI PED-285 Fitness for Life

Physical Therapist Assistant

PTA-085 PTA Clinical Practicum III

Physics

PHY-115 Astronomy

Political Science

POS-160 American National Government POS-162 State/Local Govern POS-264 Intro/Interntnl Rel

Practical Nursing

PNC-054 Practical Nursing III PNC-055 Basic Pharmacology II

Programmable Logic Controllers PLC-040 Fund of Instrumentation

Psychology

PSY-271 Intro/Psychology PSY-274 Child Development PSY-275 Psych of Maturity and Old Age PSY-277 Social Psychology PSY-278 Family Relations PSY-279 Human Dev/Life Span

Reading

RDG-007 Fundamentals of Reading RDG-009 Essentials in Reading RDG-050 Reading and Study Skills I

Sociology

SOC-280 Introduction to Sociology

Speech

SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication SPE-200 Interpersonal Communication

Strategies for Success

SFS-101 Strategies for Success

Technology TEC-040 TEC-043 TEC-045 TEC-048 TEC-050 TEC-054 TEC-055

Blueprint Reading/Industry I Industrial Safety Introduction to Drafting Applied Shop Computations Technical Math I Technical Math III Special Topics in Technology

Welding

WEL-047 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I WEL-048 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II WEL-057 Welding Fundamentals WEL-074 Welding S.O.E.

Service Learning

SLN-200 Community Service

Social Science

SOS-050 Human Relations

stackable certificates in Information technology 3 short-term certificates = high paying job!

Complete your certificates in:

• IT Network Administration • IT Computer Programming and/or • IT Web Technology

to gain the skills you need to land a good-paying career in the field of computer technology.

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Employment in these fields is projected to grow 20% percent from 2012 to 2022.

Contact Academic Counselor Heather Nohren at 217-234-5256 or hnohren@lakelandcollege.edu.

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Meet Danielle Cohen Hometown: Casey Major: Criminal Justice Student Life Involvement: Treasurer of the Student Activity Board (SAB) and vice president of the Criminal Justice Club Q: Why was getting involved in Student Life opportunities important to you?

A: I like to stay busy and be involved.

For me, there was more to school than simply taking classes and that meant getting involved in things I like outside of the classroom. Being active in Student Life means meeting new people all the time, staying upto-date with all things Lake Land and personal enrichment. For instance, just by participating in SAB, my confidence has been boosted tremendously. If it wasn’t for SAB, I don’t think I would be able to stand up in front of a crowd and address a group of people.

Q: How has participating in Student Life been advantageous for you?

Live, learn and grow with Lake Land College’s

Student Life

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opportunities

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ake Land College offers an excellent education for students of all ages. We all know Lake Land is known for an affordable, quality education. But, part of what makes the Lake Land College experience so unique is the opportunity to participate in

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Student Life. With more than 30 student clubs and organizations, from the student newspaper to the Welding Technology Club, there are opportunities for everyone.

Take some time to get to know two student leaders, who have gained so much from being involved at Lake Land College.

A: I think my involvement in Student Life looks good on a resume. It’s important to make good grades, of course, but having extracurricular activities on your resume makes you stand out above the rest. It shows employers or even four-year schools that you cared enough to get involved.

I’ve also gained work experience that applies to my future by working with the Criminal Justice Club, which I think is one reason I was selected for an internship with the Illinois State Police. Being involved in that club looked good on the application and through it, I was able to make valuable connections and meet people, like the Lake Land College chief of police.

Q: What’s a piece of advice you’d give to a new student about getting involved at Lake Land through Student Life?

A: It’s easy to stay inside your comfort zone. I mean, that zone is comfortable by definition, but it never changes.

Getting involved outside the classroom allows you to grow and change. You make connections; you meet people; and you have fun. So, it’s very worth it.

What is SAB?

The Lake Land College Student Activity Board (SAB) works to provide Lake Land students with social and cultural events on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. There are times during your school week that you need to unwind or relax and this board’s function is to help you do so. It brings national touring comedians, musicians and movies to campus. It also plans the annual Spring Carnival. The best part is that all of these events are free to students!

Meet Beth Koehler Hometown: Marshall Major: Graphic Design Student Life Involvement: Copy Editor of the Navigator News and honorary member of Club-IT

Q: Why did you choose to come to Lake Land College?

A: For me, Lake Land was my top choice because it was close to home. I wasn’t eligible for financial aid, but I still needed to pursue an affordable option, and that was Lake Land. So, between living at home and a very affordable tuition, Lake Land became my top choice. Also, it’s not as intimidating as many fouryear schools. The classes are small and I know people who graduated from high school with me. Yet, at the same time, I’ve met a lot of new people; so really it’s the perfect mix.

Q: Why did you decide to get involved with the Navigator News?

A: I signed up to work at the paper while I was still in high school. It was something I knew I would be able to do with my class schedule and it’s a great way to earn extra cash while building my resume and skillset as a student.

Q: How has being involved in Student Life been good for you?

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To learn more about Student Life opportunities, visit: lakelandcollege.edu.

A: Being active with other students and meeting new people has boosted my confidence, no doubt.

I’m a totally different person now as a sophomore than I was as a freshman. Working at the paper has pushed me to grow. I’ve not only learned the skill of copy editing, but I’ve been given the opportunity to manage others. Being in this leadership role has allowed me to learn to work with all different kinds of people. I’ve also met so many other instructors and learned about so many other programs of study that interest me, which helped me decide my major.

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Effingham man finds new life direction through

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Dislocated worker funding

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ric Florey had a rough couple of years. After being laid off from his full-time job, he wasn’t sure what direction life would take him.

But after coming back to school at Lake Land College, things looked up.

On graduation day, he was offered a good-paying, steady job as an electronics programmer at Yargus Manufacturing in Marshall.

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“I graduated on May 11 and started my new career just 10 days later on the twenty-first,” said Florey.

While losing his job was overwhelming, Florey said he was fortunate to enroll at Lake Land through the Dislocated Workers Program, sponsored by the Workforce Investment Act. Through this program, the cost of his tuition,

fees and books were covered.

Additionally, Florey was able to receive unemployment benefits to help cover daily living costs.

To start his educational journey, Florey reached out to C.E.F.S. in Effingham, where he met with a case worker who helped him navigate the process of receiving Dislocated Worker funding.

be employed in many different electronic fields. This program teaches a broad range of electronics such as radio frequency communication, microprocessors and digital and linear electronics. To add to his electronics background, Florey tacked on the Programmable Logic Controllers

“I was apprehensive about going back to school,” explained Florey. “I thought I would be the ‘old guy’ in all of my classes, but I wasn’t. Lake Land provided a very inviting environment and the instructors didn’t really create that typical teacherstudent relationship; it was more like a mentorship for me with most of my instructors.” certificate which gave him the skills to program computers that are used for automating mechanical processes in a variety of industrial sectors.

“I was apprehensive about going back to school,” explained Florey. “I thought I would be the ‘old guy’ in all of my classes, but I wasn’t. Lake Land provided a very inviting environment and the instructors didn’t really create that typical teacher-student relationship; it was more like a mentorship for me with most of my instructors.”

According to him, the process went very smoothly and he felt supported and encouraged by the guidance he received from his C.E.F.S. case worker.

Students completing the Electronic Engineering Technology degree have the skills and knowledge to

“I couldn’t have done this without the love and support of my wife,” he said.

“She never let me give up.”’

Florey spent two and a half years at Yargus until he took a job closer to home at SDS Computers in Effingham as a special projects manager.

Technology Division

Production Manufacturing Production Process Development Maintenance, Installation & Repair Quality Assurance Logistics & Inventory Control Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance Start your career at Lake Land College:

Workforce Ready

• Advanced Automation & Control Technology • CNC Operator • CNC Programmer • Computer-Aided Design • Computer- Aided Drafting • Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology • Electronic Control Technology • Electronic Systems Specialist • Industrial Maintenance • Instrumentation & Control Technology • Manufacturing Skills • Manufacturing Maintenance • Mechanical-Electrical Technology • Programmable Logic Controllers • Renewable Energy • Renewable Energy Management • Sustainable Energy • Welding Technology

To learn more about Lake Land College, visit lakelandcollege.edu. To discuss returning to school as a non-traditional student, call 217-234-5434.

For more information about Dislocated Worker funding, contact Kristen Turner at 217-342-4382 ext. 227.

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Florey said that by working with C.E.F.S., he took aptitude tests and was required to research his field of interest to ensure that the job market supported his career choice. Florey always had an interest in electronics, so he enrolled in and ultimately completed an associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology along with a certificate in Programmable Logic Controllers.

Florey said that he was very determined to do well in school and that his apprehension quickly went away.

He also said that having his family in the background supporting him, encouraged him to do his best and be successful.

Manufacturing

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daughters and a family to support and I was at a loss, a complete loss.”

Instantly, Milligan became one of 1,500 Firestone workers out of a job. To assist its former employees, Firestone offered to pay for laid off employees to return to school as dislocated workers.

“Looking back on that time in my life and the changes that losing my job brought me, well I really think that was the motivator I needed to go back to school and complete my education,” explained Milligan.

Milligan said he always enjoyed working with computers so he decided to follow his interest and complete an associate degree in Computer Information Systems.

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ife happens and Jeremy Milligan can attest to just that.

Milligan, of Bethany, works as a business solutions analyst for Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM) in Decatur. He enjoys his office job, noting that it’s a good fit for him and he feels fortunate to have steady employment as his organization continues to grow. But, life for Milligan hasn’t always been this balanced. In fact, before being hired on with the company more than a decade ago, he found himself full of uncertainty about what the future would hold.

“I went to work right out of high school because my first daughter was on her way,” said Milligan. “So while I had plans to go to college as a young person, things change; life happens.”

“The plant closing was a harsh reality,” said Milligan. “I had three

“The instructors at Lake Land were very supportive and approachable, probably more so than instructors I had when I finished my bachelor’s degree,” Milligan said. “All my Lake Land teachers had experience in the real-world, some of them working entire careers in the field before they came to teach. That’s invaluable because sometimes if an instructor has only been in the classroom for an entire career, there is disconnect between what the person teaches and the real world.”

Milligan also noted that as an older student, he took his education more seriously. He said that if he had attended college directly after high school, he’s not certain he would have been as successful academically.

“As an adult student, I realized I could succeed academically because I made the conscious effort to go back to school. It wasn’t my parents telling me or a high school guidance counselor. It was my choice, therefore I was a more serious student by definition because I chose to be there every day and work my hardest,” he said.

“I had to be at the top of the stack to get that internship,” explained Milligan. “I didn’t know if I was smarter than my classmates, but I was willing to work the hardest and earn that spot at ADM.” And that’s exactly what he did. Upon completion of his internship with ADM, he was hired on full-time, where he worked as a programmer analyst until his promotion in 2011. While working full-time and after graduating from Lake Land, Milligan completed a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Millikin University.

Topping that off, Milligan was voted as the 2014 Professional Adult Comprehensive Education Student of the Year at Millikin, for which he was selected by a group of both his peers and instructors.

“Choosing Lake Land College was the right decision for me. It’s a good school and led me to where I am today,” said Milligan.

Information Technology Business Division

Network Systems Information Support & Services Web & Digital Communications Programming & Software Development Start your career at Lake Land College:

Workforce Ready

• Computer Applications Specialist • Computer Technician • Computer Troubleshooting • Desktop Publishing Graphic Design • Electronic Communication Technician • IT-Computer Applications • IT-Computer Game Development • IT- Digital Media Specialist • IT-Network Administration • IT-Programming • IT-Web Technology

To learn more about programs in the Business Division, visit lakelandcollege.edu/biz.

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Milligan worked a variety of jobs to provide for his family as a young man. Out of high school, he laid asphalt and ultimately landed a job at the Firestone Tire plant, until it closed its doors in 2001.

As a non-traditional student, Milligan was initially apprehensive but said it didn’t take long for his nerves to settle. In fact, he said that being an older student in the classroom helped facilitate the relationships he built with his instructors.

Part of Milligan’s drive came from the opportunity for an internship through ADM. At that time, the company was recruiting interns directly through community colleges and there was one spot open for a Lake Land student. Milligan was determined to earn that spot.

Take a class in

your community For a complete list of classes offered during the summer term, see page 17 or go to lakelandcollege.edu and look for the “View Schedules” button.

Scan this QR Code with your Smartphone to go directly to this schedule.

The following classes are offered in the eastern region of the Lake Land College district.

Marshall Reading

RDG-007 Fundamentals of Reading RDG-007-32141 R 2.5 EEC 101 R

6:00 - 8:45 p.m. Staff

Welding

SUMMER classes begin June 8.

Register today!

WEL-057 Welding Fundamentals WEL-057-26055 M1 2.5 EEC 101 TBA TBA Nave M WEL-057-15450 R 2.5 EEC 104 T 6:00 - 9:20 p.m. Nave M

Paris Allied Health

AHE-040 Basic Nurse Assisting AHE-040-36247 R 8.0 PHO TR

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4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cline C

Speech

SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111-11922 R 3.0 PARS HS W 6:00 - 8:45 p.m. Doughan G

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At the Eastern Region Center in Marshall on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Complete orientation, placement testing and meet with an academic counselor!

Call 217-234-5232 for more information!

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visit us online: lakelandcollege.edu/schedules

Take a class

c l o se t o h o me Lake Land College offers courses throughout the entire 15-county district. Turn the page to view classes offered in Marshall.

Summer term classes begin June 8.

Be sure to register by June 4!

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DOUGLAS

MOULTRIE

Eastern Region Center at the Forsythe Center • Marshall

Bethany Sullivan

CHRISTIAN

224 South Sixth Street For more information call 217-826-8490!

Windsor

MONTGOMERY Herrick

Stewardson Sigel

St. Elmo Brownstown Vandailia

Westfield

CUMBERLAND

Toledo

Teutopolis

EFFINGHAM Dieterich

Altamont

Watson

CLAY

Farina

Greenup

Casey

Martainsville

CLARK

Jewett

Montrose

Effingham

FAYETTE

Kansas

Marshall

Cowden

Ramsey

Ashmore

Neoga

Beecher City

Monday and Wednesday 1 - 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m Summer term: offices are closed on Fridays during the *All college 8 a.m.

– 7 p.m. summer term.Monday-Thursday

Paris

EDGAR Vermillion

Charleston Lerna

Strasburg

SHELBY

Summer Hours

COLES Mattoon

Pana Tower Hill Shelbyville

Oakland

Humboldt

Allenville

Findlay

Taylorville

Brocton

Hindsboro

JASPER

CRAWFORD

Newton

Lake Land College

Eastern Region

Flora

16 Summer 2015 course listings

In this Issue:

10 GED information

19 Summer College for Youth

2 Take a class in your community

11 How to pay for college

24 Community Learning classes

3 Introducing the Presidential Scholarship for Academically Talented Students

12 Alumna finds fulfilling, high- paying career with workforce ready program

4 Live, learn and grow with Lake Land College’s Student Life opportunities

14 Important dates

6 Career Cluster quiz

3

Match your interests, major & find your career!

Pages 6-9

15 3 steps to get started and how to search for classes

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Take a class in

your community For a complete list of classes offered during the summer term, see page 17

SUMMER classes begin June 8.

Register today!

Kluthe Day Classes

Allied Health

AHE-040 Basic Nurse Assisting

Bio-Science

BIO-100 Bio Science I

English

ENG-007 Composition Skills ENG-110 Manual Comm-Deaf

or go to lakelandcollege.edu and look for the “View Schedules” button.

Scan this QR Code with your Smartphone to go directly to this schedule.

The following classes are offered in the southern region of the Lake Land College district.

Psychology

PSY-271 Intr/Psychology PSY-274 Child Development PSY-275 Psych of Maturity and Old Age PSY-279 Human Dev/Life Span

Reading

RDG-007 Fundamentals of Reading

Human Services

Speech

Massage Therapy

Strategies for Success

HSP-053 Work Experience Seminar I MAS-060 A & P for Massage Therapist II MAS-075 Massage Therapy III MAS-077 Massage Clinic I

Mathematics

MAT-005 Beginning Algebra MAT-006 Intermediate Algebra MAT-130 College Algebra

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA-085 PTA Clinical Practicum III

Practical Nursing

PNC-054 Practical Nursing III

SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication SFS-101 Strategies for Success

Technology

TEC-050 Technical Math I

Kluthe Evening Classes

English

ENG-120 Composition I ENG-121 Composition II

Health Education

HED-178 Responding to Emergencies

History

HIS-250 Western Civil to 1660

Massage Therapy

MAS-067 Pathology/Massage Therapist

Mathematics

MAT-125 Statistics

Physical Education PED-119 Karate PED-123 Karate II PED-219 Karate III PED-223 Karate IV PED-224 Karate V PED-225 Karate VI

Psychology

PSY-271 Intr/Psychology

Reading

RDG-050 Reading and Study Skills I

Speech

SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication

Technology

TEC-054 Technical Math III

Effingham Area Classes

Allied Health

AHE-040 Basic Nurse Assisting

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Attend a One Stop to Registration Open House At the Kluthe Center on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Complete orientation, placement testing and meet with an academic counselor!

Physical Education PED-119 Karate PED-123 Karate II PED-219 Karate III PED-223 Karate IV PED-224 Karate V PED-225 Karate VI

Call 217-234-5232 for more information!

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visit us online: lakelandcollege.edu/schedules

Take a class

c l o se t o h o me Lake Land College offers courses throughout the entire 15-county district. Turn the page to view classes offered in Effingham.

Summer term classes begin June 8.

Be sure to register by June 4!

Lovington

Arthur

DOUGLAS

MOULTRIE

The Kluthe Center for Higher Education and Technology

1204 Network Centre Blvd., Effingham

Bethany Sullivan

CHRISTIAN

For more information call 217-540-3555 or email Karen Kull, director, at kkull@lakelandcollege.edu!

COLES Mattoon

Windsor

Pana Tower Hill Shelbyville

Herrick

Monday – Thursday; 8 a.m. – noon and 1 – 5 p.m Summer term: *All college offices are closed on Fridays during the summer term.

8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday

Stewardson Sigel

St. Elmo Brownstown Vandailia

Westfield

CUMBERLAND

Toledo

Teutopolis

EFFINGHAM Dieterich

Altamont

Watson

CLAY

Farina

Greenup

Casey

Martainsville

CLARK

Jewett

Montrose

Effingham

FAYETTE

Kansas

Marshall

Cowden

Ramsey

Ashmore

Neoga

Beecher City

Summer Hours

Paris

EDGAR Vermillion

Charleston Lerna

Strasburg

SHELBY

MONTGOMERY

Oakland

Humboldt

Allenville

Findlay

Taylorville

Brocton

Hindsboro

JASPER

CRAWFORD

Newton

Lake Land College

Southern Region

Flora

8 Find your career

16 Summer 2015 course listings

In this Issue:

10 GED information

19 Summer College for Youth

2 Take a class in your community

11 How to pay for college

24 Community Learning classes

3 Introducing the Presidential Scholarship for Academically Talented Students

12 Alumna finds fulfilling, high- paying career with workforce ready program

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4

12

19

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Match your interests, major & find your career!

Pages 6-9

4 Effingham man finds new life direction 14 Important dates through dislocated worker funding 15 3 steps to get started and 6 Career Cluster quiz how to search for classes

Take a class in

your community For a complete list of classes offered during the summer term, see page 17 or go to lakelandcollege.edu and look for the “View Schedules” button.

Scan this QR Code with your Smartphone to go directly to this schedule.

The following classes are offered in the western region of the Lake Land College district. pANA Allied Health

SUMMER classes begin June 8.

Register today!

AHE-040 Basic Nurse Assisting AHE-040-37534 R 8.0 PANA TBA MR 8:00 - 4:30 p.m. Endris K

History

HIS-156 History of the U.S. II HIS-156-15304 R 3.0 PEC 105 TR 3:30 - 6:15 p.m. Staff

Psychology

PSY-271 Intr/Psychology PSY-271-200 R 3.0 PEC

103 MW 6:30 - 9:15 p.m. Cloe M

Reading

RDG-007 Fundamentals of Reading RDG-007-27404 R 2.5 PEC 101 TR 4:00 - 6:45 p.m. Staff

Attend a One Stop to Registration Open House At the Western Region Center in Marshall on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 FULL Circle • Summer 2015

Complete orientation, placement testing and meet with an academic counselor!

Call 217-234-5232 for more information!

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visit us online: lakelandcollege.edu/schedules

Take a class

c l o se t o h o me Lake Land College offers courses throughout the entire 15-county district. Turn the page to view classes offered in Pana.

Summer term classes begin June 8.

Be sure to register by June 4!

Lovington

Arthur

DOUGLAS

MOULTRIE

Western Region Center • Pana

600 East First Street, Pana

CHRISTIAN

For more information call 217-562-5000!

Summer Hours

Herrick

*All college offices are closed on Fridays during the summer term.

EDGAR Vermillion

Kansas

Charleston Westfield

Lerna

Marshall Strasburg

Neoga

Stewardson Sigel

Cowden

Beecher City Ramsey

CUMBERLAND

Toledo

Teutopolis

EFFINGHAM Dieterich

St. Elmo Brownstown Vandailia

Watson

Greenup

Casey

Martainsville

CLARK

Jewett

Montrose

Effingham

FAYETTE

Summer term: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday

Paris

Ashmore

Shelbyville

SHELBY

MONTGOMERY

Monday – Thursday; 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

COLES Mattoon

Windsor

Pana Tower Hill

Oakland

Humboldt

Allenville

Findlay

Taylorville

Brocton

Hindsboro

Bethany Sullivan

JASPER

CRAWFORD

Newton

Lake Land College CLAY

Farina

Western Region

Flora

16 Summer 2015 course listings

In this Issue:

10 GED information

19 Summer College for Youth

2 Take a class in your community

11 How to pay for college

24 Community Learning classes

3 Introducing the Presidential Scholarship for Academically Talented Students

12 Alumna finds fulfilling, high- paying career with workforce ready program

4 From associate degree to internship one Laker builds career

14 Important dates

6 Career Cluster quiz

3

Match your interests, major & find your career!

Pages 6-9

15 3 steps to get started and how to search for classes

4

12

19

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