Lake Land College Viewbook 2014-2016

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Lake Land

College

|Creating Your Future Lake Land College is just the beginning of your future. Whether you want to begin a bachelor’s degree or immediately enter the workforce, we will help you create a personalized plan for success. With our small class sizes you will build relationships with your instructors and they will know you by name!

Why does this matter? They’re the ones who will help you after class with a tricky assignment, guide you into your future, and most importantly, connect you to your next step.

The Best Education

You’ll receive a nationally recognized quality education that is proven in the success of our graduates. Each year, our grads outperform their peers when they transfer to four-year universities and on professional licensing exams.

Beginning with new student orientation until you graduate, you’ll have one-on-one meetings with academic advisors.

Our faculty members are networked with university admissions staff and area businesses. They know the transfer requirements for your degree; they know people at the companies hiring new employees; and they will use these resources to help you reach your goals.

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Lake Land College is the #1 choice for area high school students going to college.

“I am currently a junior majoring in Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois, which is one of the best schools for engineering in the nation. That has been made possible thanks to the quality instruction and excellent education I received at Lake Land College. My mind has been engaged and my life has been changed through the power of learning.”

— Joseph Bongungu Lake Land College Alumnus University of Illinois student majoring in Civil Engineering

Academic

excellence

|Academic Excellence Transfer Ready

LLC participates in the statewide Illinois Articulation Initiative to ensure courses transfer to four-year universities. The course rigor and support offered by faculty ensures you will be ready for the next level of courses when you transfer to a university setting.

As soon as you choose your transfer institution, Lake Land College academic advisors will help you create a personalized path to make sure the courses you are taking will be accepted by that university.

Our counselors and faculty regularly meet with university peers to make sure our programs and courses are relevant and transferable.

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More than 90% of students feel they are prepared for continued success at the university level after attending Lake Land College.

Allied Health Students

excel

Program graduates do as good as or better than their peers on state licensure exams.

|Workforce Ready Students in Workforce Ready programs receive hands-on training on the latest technology, software and equipment available in the industry—often times more advanced than area businesses.

Employment Connections

Workforce Ready faculty members are networked with their industries and connect students to internships and employment opportunities.

Area professionals are invited to campus each year to review curriculum and ensure that it is relevant to current workforce demands.

Workforce Ready graduates enter the job market with valuable, hands-on skills and knowledge. Lake Land alumni are leading regional companies, starting their own small businesses and contributing to the growth of nine out of 10 of the businesses you frequent in your community.

|Real World Experience

Students in Workforce Ready programs do more than just study their field—they experience it! Advanced features offered at Lake Land include: Patient Simulator in Nursing & EMS Dental Hygiene Client Clinic Cosmetology Client Clinic Automotive Lab Welding Lab Labs in Computer Aided Design, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Numerical Control (CAD, CIM and CNC) 3-D Printer Wind Turbines & Solar Panels Office Technology Simulation Lab Digital Media/Videography Studio Massage Therapy Client Clinic

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88% of our graduates say Lake Land College prepared them for their career path.

Academic

divisions Agriculture

Workforce Ready Ag Power Technology Agriculture Business & Supply Agriculture Production & Management Alternative Ag Production Crop Production Horticulture Horticultural Production & Landscape John Deere Tech Livestock Production Transfer Ready Agriculture Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Allied Health

Workforce Ready Associate Degree in Nursing Basic Nurse Assisting Dental Hygiene Emergency Medical Services Fire Science Technology Massage Therapy Paramedical Services Physical Therapist Assistant Practical Nursing

Business

Workforce Ready Accounting Administrative Assistant Executive • Legal • Medical Computer Applications Specialist Cosmetology Cosmetology—Nail Technology Cosmetology Teacher Desktop Publishing/Graphic Design E-Commerce Marketing Entrepreneurship Esthetics Health Information & Medical Coding Information Technology Computer Applications • Computer Game Development • Digital Media Specialist • Network Administration • Programming • Web Technology Management Marketing Medical Coding Specialist Medical Transcriptionist Office Assistant/Receptionist Office Management Office Technology Skills General • Medical • MOS Professional Sales Transfer Ready Business Administration Accounting • Finance • Management • Marketing Business Education

Humanities & Communications

Workforce Ready Radio/TV Broadcasting Broadcast Announcing Radio Broadcasting TV Field/Studio Production Transfer Ready Art English Liberal Arts Speech Communication

Math & Science

Workforce Ready Geospatial Technology Transfer Ready Biological Science (Non-Teaching) Chemistry Clinical Laboratory Science Conservation—Pre-Forestry Conservation—Pre-Wildlife Earth Science Engineering Environmental Science Mathematics Physics Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy

Social Science & Education

Workforce Ready Child & Family Services Early Childhood Care & Education Human Services Paraprofessional Education— Teacher Aide Nanny Child Care Provider Transfer Ready Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Economics Elementary Education Health Education History Mathematics Education Physical Education Political Science Psychology Recreation Science Education Sociology/Social Work Special Education

Technology

Workforce Ready Advanced Automation & Control Technology Automotive Mechanic Automotive Technology Building Construction Technology Civil Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Technology Co-op CNC Operator CNC Programmer Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology Computer-Aided Design Computer-Aided Drafting Computer Technician Computer Troubleshooting Electronic Communication Technician Electronic Control Technology Electronic System Specialist Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Industrial Maintenance Instrumentation & Control Technology Mechanical Electrical Technology Programmable Logic Controllers Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Management Residential Wiring Sustainable Energy Welding Transfer Ready Civil Engineering Technology/ Advanced Technical Studies Electronic Engineering Technology

A future

you can afford

|A Future You Can Afford Lake Land College is more than just one of the most affordable higher education options for you. It’s the place where you can earn a college degree that will benefit you for the rest of your life. It’s an investment with an enormous return no one can ever take away from you.

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.

Why is LLC so Affordable?

Everyone, from the Board of Trustees to our faculty and employees, is dedicated to keeping our tuition and fees affordable to you! We seek new programs and markets, have an entrepreneurial spirit and encourage innovation to generate savings, all the while working together to provide a quality education to our students.

Everyone applying for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each academic year. Families are encouraged to complete the form in January to be eligible for financial aid from the state of Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP).

Federal financial aid, known as a PELL grant, is considered throughout the year. Lake Land College’s code is 007644.

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

2 years at a University $26,600

2 years at Lake Land College $6,600

$20,000 in savings for your future!

75% of Lake Land College students who apply for financial aid receive it.

Envision. Educate.

Engage. for a Sustainable Future Lake Land’s 317—acre campus is a living laboratory for students interested in sustainability.

Savings for your future

Lake Land College’s textbook rental system saves you $1,700 a year!

The college has four wind turbines, numerous solar panels and is home to one of the largest geothermal well fields in the country.

The Envision, Educate, Engage initiative saves the college $300,000 per year which translates into cost savings for students.

Average tuition costs per year

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

$10,217 source: www.529prepaidtuition.org/PlansAndPricing/CollegeTuitionCostandFees.html

|Helping You Afford College Net Price Calculator

Check out the Net Price Calculator on our Financial Aid website. Answer a series of questions and you’ll learn what you might expect in terms of financial aid.

Financial Aid Navigation

Advisors are excited to help you navigate the financial aid process. Watch for Financial Aid and FAFSA Completion Nights held in your community.

“I chose Lake Land College because of the scholarships and leadership opportunities and the one-on-one attention that has helped me excel in my studies.”

—Hilary Rhode Lake Land College Alumna Eastern Illinois University student majoring in Hospitality Management

Payment Plan

The plan allows you to make monthly payments throughout the semester. There is a small fee to use this service, but no interest is charged.

Lake Land College Foundation Scholarships

The Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships each year. Applications are due March 1.

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Lake Land offers free parking, tutoring, WIFI, printing and gym memberships to students.

Serve &

learn

|Service and Leadership

|Get Involved

You will have many opportunities to develop your leadership skills and become involved in campus life.

Opportunities include:

Campus life is bustling at LLC. Write for the newspaper, sing in the choir or start your own club. Opportunities to join include:

Student Government Association Student Activity Board Student Trustee Student Ambassadors Student Leadership Workshop Series Serve Your Community Program

Livestock Judging Team Intramural Sports Intercollegiate Athletics Environmental Club Honors Program Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society offers academic recognition to high-achieving transfer students and scholarship opportunities.

Navigator Newspaper

Lake Land College’s Honors Program offers students the opportunity to take honors classes or enhance their studies by conducting undergraduate research. Scholarship opportunities are also available for students in the Honors Program.

Clubs specific to your career interests or major

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WLKL Radio Station Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization

Our students are committed to giving back to the community. Each year student clubs hold fundrasiers, food drives and volunteer at local events.

There are more than 30 clubs to join at Lake Land College.

“I chose Lake Land College because it was affordable and close to home. I have met a lot of new people by being involved as a Student Ambassador and other activities. Another advantage is classes are small and teachers take the time to get to know you.”

— Cody Morris Lake Land College Student majoring in Agriculture

Your

success

|Your Success Lake Land College faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you succeed! We have many support services in place.

TRiO Student Support Services

Library Services

This program is designed to help students who are first generation college students, meet certain financial need levels or are registered to receive services through the Office of Student Accommodations. It is an excellent program that provides personal assistance to help with academics, career goals and overall support.

College Nurse

Campus Safety

Free Tutoring Study Skills and College Success Prep

Police Department Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Safe Zone (LGBT Ally Network) Placement Testing Computer Labs and WIFI Academic Advising

Lake Land College takes your safety very seriously. Officers from the Police Department patrol campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The college has been recognized nationally for its safety.

Each month college administrators test the emergency alert system and biannually hold exercises to test the emergency procedures and policies.

Ninety-seven percent of students feel safe on Lake Land College’s campus.

Career Counseling

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More than 90% of Lake Land College graduates would choose Lake Land College again if they had to start over.

College

life

|Student Fitness Center & Athletics You have free access to a state-of-the-art workout facility as a Lake Land College student.

Cardio machines, free-weights, a stretching area and a classroom offer a variety of options to fitness-minded students.

Intramurals

Weekly, free activities are planned for students ranging from bowling to basketball.

Athletics

Whether you are an athlete or a sports enthusiast, Lake Land College has five intercollegiate sports and cheerleading.

Volleyball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball

Softball Baseball Cheerleading

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Three Lake Land College teams were named NJCAA Academic All-American teams in 2013.

Transfer Ready • Criminal Justice

Your interests Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

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Your Major

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

Transfer Ready • Agriculture • Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Start your career at Lake Land College: Workforce Ready • Ag Power Technology • Agriculture Business • Agriculture Business & Supply • Agriculture Production & Management • Alternative Agriculture Production • Crop Production

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

Start your career at Lake Land College: Workforce Ready • Fire Science Tech • Paramedical Services

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Transfer Ready • Biological Science • Chemistry • Conservation-Pre-Forestry • Conservation-Pre-Wildlife • Earth Science • Electronic Engineering Tech • Engineering • Environmental Science • Mathematics • Physics • Pre-Engineering

Correction Services Emergency & Fire Mgmt. Services Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Services Legal Services

Start your career at Lake Land College: Workforce Ready • Automotive Technology • Automotive Mechanic s • Commercial Driver Training ion

Start your career at Lake Land College: Workforce Ready • Accounting

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Start your career at Lake Land College: Workforce Ready • Geospatial Technology

Audio & Video Technology & Film Printing Technology Journalism & Broadcasting Telecommunications Performing Arts Visual Arts Start your career at Lake Land College: Workforce Ready • Broadcast Announcing • Radio Broadcasting • Radio-TV Broadcasting • TV Field/Studio Production • Liberal Studies Transfer Ready • Art • English • Speech Communications • Liberal Arts

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

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Engineering & Technology Science & Math

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

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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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Transfer Ready • Civil Engineering Technology/Advanced Technical Studies

Finance Securities & Investments Banking Services Business Finance Accounting Insurance

• Horticultural Production & Landscape • Horticulture • John Deere Tech • Livestock Production • Waste Water Operator • Water Plant Operator Diagnostic Services Support Services Health Informatics Therapeutic Services Biotechnology Research & Development

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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 • Mechanical-Electrical Technology • Programmable Logic Controllers • Renewable Energy • Renewable Energy Management • Sustainable Energy • Welding Technology

Design/Pre-Construction Construction Maintenance/Operations Start your career at Lake Land College: Workforce Ready • Building Construction Tech • Civil Engineering Tech • Civil Engineering Tech Co-op • Computer-Aided Design • Computer- Aided Drafting • HVAC • Residential Wiring

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

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

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Architecture & Construction

Manufacturing

Health Sciences

Allied Health, Business, Math & Science Divisions

Health Sciences

Transfer Ready • Clinical Lab Science • Pre-Chiropractic • Pre-Dentistry

Start your career at Lake Land College: Workforce Ready • Associate Degree in Nursing • Basic Nurse Assisting Program • Dental Hygiene • Emergency Medical Services • Health Information & Medical Coding

• Pre-Medicine • Pre-Nursing • Pre-Pharmacy • Pre-Physical Therapy • Medical Coding Specialist • Medical Transcriptionist • Physical Therapist Assistant • Practical Nursing • Massage Therapy

Information Technology

Business, Management & Administration

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

General Management Business Information Management Human Resources Management Operations Management Administrative Support

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

Your career

Start your career at Lake Land College: Workforce Ready • 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 & MOS Transfer Ready • Business Administration

Administration & Administrative Support Professional Support Services Teaching/Training

Governance National Security Foreign Service Planning Revenue & Taxation Regulation Public Management & Administration Start your career at Lake Land College: Transfer Ready • History • Political Science

Marketing Marketing/Management Professional Sales Merchandising Marketing Communications Marketing Research Start your career at Lake Land College: Workforce Ready • E-Commerce Marketing • Marketing • Professional Sales

Education & Training

Start your career at Lake Land College: Workforce Ready • Paraprofessional Education Teacher’s Aide

Government & Public Administration

Transfer Ready • Business Administration

Human Services

Early Childhood Development & Services Counseling & Mental Health Services Transfer Ready Family & Community Services Personal Care Services • Business Education Consumer Services • Early Childhood Education • Elementary Education Start your career at Lake Land College: • Health Education Workforce Ready • Mathematics Education • Child and Family Services • Physical Education • Cosmetology • Science Education • Cosmetology- Nail Technology • Secondary Education (Biology Specialization) • Cosmetology Teacher • Secondary Education (Chemistry Specialization) • Dental Hygiene • Secondary Education (Physics Specialization) • Early Childhood Care & Education • Special Education • Esthetics • Human Services • Massage Therapy • Nanny Child Care Provider

Transfer Ready • Psychology • Recreation • Sociology/ Social Work

Hospitality & Tourism Restaurants & Food/ Beverage Services Lodging Travel & Tourism Recreation, Amusements & Attractions Start your career at Lake Land College: Transfer Ready • Recreation

|Career Opportunities Career Services

Are you undecided about what you want to study? Need an internship? Looking for a parttime job? Career Services helps you get ready to enter the workforce. From personal résumé critiques to mock interviews, the office helps you bridge the gap from college to the workforce.

Internships

Many academic programs require internships as part of the graduation requirements.

For those that do not, the college has a Cooperative Work Study program that matches students with area businesses for on-the-job experience that gets you ready for your career.

2+2 Agreements

The college also offers 2 plus 2 agreements that allow you to transfer from a Workforce Ready program to a university as a junior to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Visit

campus

|Visit Campus Lake Land College in Your Community

The best way to experience the caring, personal environment of Lake Land College is to visit. You and your family have several options for joining us.

Stop by one of LLC’s extension centers to register or take a class close to home: LLC in Effingham — Kluthe Center

Campus visit days are held throughout the year. During

LLC in Marshall — Eastern Region Center

these open houses you can meet current students, visit with faculty in the major of your choice and tour campus.

LLC in Pana — Western Region Center

Individual tours with a Lake Land College Student Ambassador and an appointment with an academic counselor can also be arranged.

Register for an upcoming event or schedule your campus visit online at lakelandcollege.edu/visit or call (217) 234-5232.

Connect with Us on Social Media!

Ag Open House is held each spring for high school seniors interested in studying agriculture at Lake Land College.

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