ETC Grand Opening
JOIN US FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF THE LAKE LAND COLLEGE EFFINGHAM TECHNOLOGY CENTER
JULY
Wednesday 30
3 – 7 p.m. 1201 Althoff Dr. Effingham, IL 62401
Get your first look at our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Effingham! Enjoy a celebration the whole family can enjoy complete with virtual reality activities, farm simulators, race cars, food trucks and more! You’ll also have the chance to tour the building to check out classrooms, labs, innovation spaces and our partners’ facilities!
Stick around for a formal dedication ceremony at 5:30 p.m.
Together, we’re bringing education that works to the Effingham area!
Four Laker Teams Punch Tickets to Nationals in Historic Season
LAKE LAND COLLEGE ATHLETICS IS ON FIRE!
In a thrilling 2024–2025 season, four Laker teams earned national tournament berths, showcasing elite talent, relentless drive and Laker pride on the biggest stages in community college sports.
Baseball
In a historic season, the baseball team finished fourth in the NJCAA DI World Series, making its first appearance at nationals since 1988. The team clinched the Region XXIV title and finished the season with a 45-21 record.
Women’s Basketball
Softball
The powerhouse squad went 45-20, winning Region XXIV and Central District titles to earn a spot in the NJCAA DI World Series.
Clay Target Shooting
The Lakers stormed to a 28-9 record and placed sixth at the NJCAA DII Championship in Missouri.
Highlights
The team placed first in its conference in the spring and was National Trap Shooting Runner-Up in the fall, with Jaxon Wilson crowned National Individual Champion.
Men’s Basketball Reached Region XXIV semifinals; Third in Division I Region 24 standings; Samuel Hincapie named GRAC Player of the Year.
Volleyball Won the GRAC Conference Championship and finished 26-7 and 17-1 in conference play; First in Conference standings and second in Region XXIV standings.
Livestock Judging Champion
team at Dixie Nationals; Reserve Champion team at the Cattleman’s Congress, the Tulsa State Fair, the Arkansas Youth Expo and the Top Notch Swine Contest.
Cheer
Engaged in the community, worked with local junior high
LAKE LAND COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Tom Wright, Chair, Dieterich
Denise Walk, Vice Chair, Teutopolis
Larry D. Lilly, Secretary, Mattoon
Gary Cadwell, Mode
Chuck Deters, Teutopolis
Scott Montgomery, Gays
Doris Reynolds, Mattoon
Jay Bliler, Student Trustee, Taylorville
LAKE
LAND COLLEGE CABINET
Josh Bullock, President
Jean Anne Highland, Chief of Staff
Ike Nwosu, Vice President for Academic Services
John Woodruff, Vice President for Business Services
school cheer teams and hosted the Lake Land Half Time Kiddie Camp.
NEW THIS FALL: CROSS COUNTRY
& HALF MARATHON
Lake Land welcomes Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Half Marathon teams under Coach Kate Bushue.
STAFF
Editor: Kelly Allee
Writer: Aaron Wendt
Accelerate Your Enrollment with FAST TRACK TO FALL
Joining us this fall but need help getting started?
Check out our Fast Track to Fall events to speed through enrollment and class registration. These one-stop shops will include representatives from Admissions, Counseling Services and Financial Aid to answer all your questions and make sure you’re ready for the first day of class!
Choose from two Fast Track to Fall events this summer:
JULY Tuesday
15 AUG Wednesday 6
Lake Land College Campus
2 – 6 p.m.
5001 Lake Land Blvd. Mattoon, IL 61938
Lake Land College Effingham Technology Center
2 – 6 p.m. 1201 Althoff Dr. Effingham, IL 62401
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Lake Land College is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment that promotes equal opportunity, that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and that prohibits sex-based misconduct under Title IX, in any education program or activity, including in admission and employment. Individuals may report questions or concerns to the Office of the Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator 217-234-5210. Board Policy 11.01, linked at the bottom of the College’s homepage @ www.lakelandcollege. edu provides the College’s complete Equal Opportunity Notice of Non-Discrimination.
Pam Hartke Associate Dean of Recruitment & Enrollment Management 217-238-2705
phartke@lakelandcollege.edu
LAKE LAND COLLEGE
MISSION STATEMENT
Lake Land College creates and continuously improves an affordable, accessible and effective learning environment for the lifelong educational needs of the diverse communities we serve.
We fulfill this mission through:
s University transfer education
s General education
s Technical & career education
s Workforce development
s Community & continuing education
s Intellectual & cultural programs
s Support Services
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Lake Land College is committed to developing and maintaining an environment for students, employees and college community that embraces and actively supports diversity, equity and inclusion. We aspire to be an institution where the quality of education and work environment are enhanced and enriched by an inclusive campus community that encourages multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas.
THE LAKE LAND COLLEGE MAGAZINE is published for the residents of Lake Land College District #517 by Marketing & Public Relations at Lake Land College, 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, IL 61938. For inquiries, contact Marketing & Public Relations at 217-234-5215. Views and opinions expressed by individuals in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake Land College.
HYFLEX COURSES
Education on Your Schedule
One class, three ways to learn. With HyFlex courses, you have the power to choose the learning style that’s right for you. Create a flexible schedule to balance your education with work, athletics, family and other commitments with three options to attend class:
• In-Person: Join us on campus or in Effingham to learn in a traditional classroom setting.
• Online Live: Attend live classes from anywhere with an internet connection and interact with instructors and peers in real time.
• Online Recorded: Learn at your own pace with recorded lectures that you can access 24/7.
Andrea Bright
LOOK for these types of classes in the schedule
Academic Counselor
217-234-5391 abright4082@ lakelandcollege.edu
How to Read the Schedule Codes
Schedule Type
R Regular term
M1 Mod 1 (1ST 8 weeks)
M2 Mod 2 (2ND 8 weeks)
E Exception (dates vary)
Location Type
IP-C In Person – On Campus
IP-O In Person – Off Campus
IP-E In Person – ETC (Effingham)
W Online
W-P Online Proctored Tests
V Virtual Live Sessions
V-P Virtual Live Sessions –Proc. Test
H-C Hybrid – On Campus
H-O Hybrid – Off Campus
H-ETC Hybrid – ETC (Effingham)
F-C Flexible – On Campus
F-O Flexible – Off Campus
F-E Flexible – ETC
Course Type
DAY Daytime
EVE Evening (after 4pm)
WKD Weekend
WEB Online
Additional Codes
INTR Internet required
NTS Intersession
DL Distance learning (not necessarily online)
HNR Honors
WBL Work-Based Learning (Supervised Occupational Experience/Internship)
CBI Center for Business & Industry
The Class Schedule is updated daily! Visit LakeLandCollege.edu/Schedules or scan this QR Code for the most up-to-date version.
Contact Counseling Services to get started at 217-234-5232 or counsel@lakelandcollege.edu
Click or scan this QR code to view to the Fall 2025 course schedule online.
