THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF LAKE LAND COLLEGE
HANDS-ON ENGINEERING EXPLORE LAKE LAND THIS FALL ALUMNI RETURN HOME FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY HOMECOMING A DEGREE 34 YEARS IN THE MAKING CBI WORKS
FALL 2017
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE This fall we celebrated our 50th anniversary with an exciting Laker Homecoming weekend. As we share highlights of the homecoming in this issue, we extend an invitation to you to be a part of our next 50 years. The spring semester, which starts in January, is a perfect time for you to begin creating your own story of success as a Laker. To assist you in getting started, Lake Land is hosting two Explore Lake Land open house events for individuals who have been out of school for several years or did not enroll in college immediately after high school graduation. New Lake Land students who meet the qualifications will receive a tuition waiver for one class of up to three credit hours. Explore Lake Land is designed for students like Randy Turner who you will meet in this magazine. For years he has wanted to complete the associate degree he started long ago. It’s designed for individuals who want to train for a new career and improve their lives for themselves and their families. More than 60 percent of our Lake Land students are doing just that. Our annual enrollment report shows that 64 percent of our students are 24 and older. I encourage you to join us for Explore Lake Land on Tuesday, November 28, at the Kluthe Center in Effingham or Thursday, November 30, on campus in Mattoon. We welcome the opportunity to help you get started, engage your mind and change your life through the power of learning. We would like to get to know you and hope you’ll consider becoming part of Laker Nation!
Dr. Josh Bullock, President
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Dave Storm, Chair, Effingham Doris Reynolds, Vice Chair, Mattoon Ann Deters, Secretary, Effingham Gary Cadwell, Trustee, Mode Bruce Owen, Trustee, Dieterich Mike Sullivan, Trustee, Mattoon Meg Yargus Steward, Marshall Charles Meaker, Student Trustee, Mattoon
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Josh Bullock, President Jon Althaus, Vice President for Academic Services Bryan Gleckler, Vice President for Business Services Jean Anne Grunloh, Senior Executive to the President Jim Hull, Vice President for Workforce Solutions and Community Education Tina Stovall, Vice President for Student Services
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Editor: Kelly Allee Graphic Designer: Megan Nelson Writer: Baylor Gardner
On the cover: Austin Halbrook, Graeme Stewart and Clay Weber, Technology Division students pose with Lake Land’s own Collaborative Robots
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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOMECOMING
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EXPLORE LAKE LAND
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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI HONORED
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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: University transfer education Technical & career education Workforce development Community and continuing education Intellectual and cultural programs
THE LAKE LAND COLLEGE MAGAZINE is published three times a year for the residents of Lake Land College District #517 by Marketing & 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, 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.
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NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT Earlier this fall we celebrated the college’s 50th anniversary with an event-filled Laker Homecoming weekend. It was wonderful to visit with alumni and witness them reconnect with former classmates and instructors. Whether they were from the original class of students in 1967 or from a recent graduating class, their memories shared common themes. Alumni who I talked with were very grateful for the knowledgeable and caring instructors they experienced as students at Lake Land College. They felt well prepared for the next step and often felt one of their Lake Land instructors significantly impacted their successful future. It was evident at the homecoming events that they had a great time as a Laker. Whether they were driving all over town to find a classroom building before campus was built or walking in circles to get to class, they talked about the friends they made and the fun they had. Quite a few people were even fortunate to meet their spouse here. We are grateful to Lake Land family members who reached out to share a fond memory and reconnect with Lake Land College. On behalf of the Lake Land College Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and staff, thank you to all who joined us for our 50th anniversary celebration. -Dr. Josh Bullock Lake Land College President
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EXPLORE LAKE LAND
IT’S EASY TO GET STARTED AT THIS OPEN HOUSE EVENT
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VISITING A COLLEGE CAMPUS CAN BE OVERWHELMING—
especially if you have been out of school for a few years or more. Additionally, you probably have a lot of questions about how to get started and make college fit into your life. To help ease your mind and assist you in taking the first step, we are offering two open houses just for you. Explore Lake Land is designed for individuals who have been out of school for several years or who did not enroll in college immediately after high school graduation. New Lake Land students who meet the qualifications will receive a tuition waiver for one class of up to three credit hours. “We want people to know they can come to Explore and feel comfortable asking all of their questions,” Chris Strohl, director of community outreach, said. “We know so many people have goals for their lives and just need a little help taking that first step.”
Kluthe Center in Effingham or Thursday, November 30, from 2-7 p.m. on campus in Mattoon. Explore Lake Land will be an open house with a resource fair. You will find resources on how to pay for college, how to get started and support services to help you be successful. “Lake Land College faculty and staff understand that adults experience a variety of challenges in returning to school. These events are designed to create an environment where adults will feel welcome to explore their interests in coming to Lake Land. We are here to help individuals identify their objectives and to begin working toward their goal of taking a class or earning a degree or certificate,” said Strohl.
You have two options to Explore Lake Land: Tuesday, November 28, from 2-7 p.m. at the EXPLORE LAKE LAND Tuesday, November 28, 2-7 p.m. Lake Land Kluthe Center in Effingham
Call 217-234-5429 or email cstrohl@lakelandcollege.edu with any questions you might have!
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR WORKFORCE READY MAJORS If you are a current Lake Land College student or plan to be one in the spring and are enrolled in a Workforce Ready major that meets certain criteria, you may be eligible for additional financial assistance. If your major is approved through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and you meet eligibility requirements for WIOA funding, you may qualify for additional financial assistance. A C.E.F.S. representative will be available to visit with you at the Lake Land College Kluthe Center in Effingham on the following days: Wednesday, Nov. 15 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 217-540-3500 or email kkull@lakelandcollege.edu with any questions you might have!
QUALIFY FOR A TUITION-FREE CLASS New adult students who register for a spring class during Explore Lake Land may qualify for a tuition-free 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. EXPLORE LAKE LAND Thursday, November 30, from 2-7 p.m. Lake Land campus in Mattoon.
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OUTSTANDING ALUMNI HONORED
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI SOCIETY INDUCTS ITS 10TH CLASS
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THE 2017 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI SOCIETY (DAS) inductees have
a special place in the college’s history. They were inducted into the DAS during the college’s 50th anniversary Laker Homecoming weekend and are the 10th class of alumni to be recognized with this honor.
“Our 50th anniversary Laker Homecoming was a huge success. We are so pleased our alumni returned to their alma mater to reunite with their friends and classmates,” Dave Cox, director of alumni relations and annual giving, said. “As we begin our next 50 years, we are fortunate to draw upon a pool of outstanding alumni who have distinguished themselves in their professions and communities.” The 2017 Distinguished Alumni Society inductees are:
TODD GARTNER
LAKER NATION CLASS OF 2003 Gartner, Paducah, Ky., is the director of surgical services at Baptist Health in Paducah. He has an associate degree in nursing from Lake Land College, a bachelor’s degree in finance from Illinois State University and an MBA from the University of Maine at Orono. He began his career in business accounting, management and sales in Effingham before his path took a change. Now, he supervises Baptist Health’s surgical staff and coordinates anesthesia services. He has held other leadership positions in his field, such as director of surgical services at Stone Crest Medical Center in Smyrna, Tn. PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE: “I wanted to thank Marilyn Fuqua Thompson and Kathleen Doehring for getting me into the program on such short notice. The program was a tremendous success largely due to these two dedicated nurses. I also wanted to thank Dr. Linda Ruholl for having faith in me to finish the program. I literally couldn’t have finished without her guidance. Thank you to Dr. Susan Ealy, Pat Austin and Renee Kidd-Marshall for making my experience in the nursing program a success. Finally, I would like to extend a thank you to
Dennis Gathmann, a terrific instructor who made difficult concepts so easy to understand within anatomy and physiology.”
THOMAS OVERMYER
LAKER NATION CLASS OF 1983 Overmyer, Mahomet, is the president and owner of Phoenix Consulting Engineers in Mahomet. He has an associate degree in civil engineering technology from Lake Land College and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois. Overmyer began his career at Daily and Associates, a local engineering firm in Champaign, eventually becoming a principal partner and director until 2005. When Daily and Associates was purchased by another company, he started Phoenix Consulting Engineers. He belongs to the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers and is an Illinois Municipal League Member. He and his wife, Rhonda, are active supporters of Camp New Hope and Special Olympics. PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE: “Larry Hymes and Steve Voris both did a great job as instructors for me and other students of the civil engineering program. They made learning fun.”
DR. SALLY SALMONS
LAKER NATION CLASS OF 1982 Salmons, Mattoon, is the associate chief medical director, primary care services and medical subspecialties at Carle Hospital in Mattoon and is also a family practice physician in Tuscola. She has an associate degree in business administration from Lake Land College, a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s degree in business administration from Eastern Illinois University and a doctorate of medicine from the University of Illinois-Chicago. She cooperates with other doctors and specialists in medical group Carle Health Care Incorporated and has worked with 18 primary clinics throughout underserved areas in east central Illinois. In 2016 she received the Physician of Excellence Award from the Illinois Rural Health Association for her commitment to bringing access to medical care to rural communities.
PERSON OF INFLUENCE: “Joe Hanley was my chemistry teacher during my first semester at Lake Land and again when I returned to Lake Land to help me pass the entrance exam for medical school.”
KATIE WILLIAMS
LAKER NATION CLASS OF 2002 Williams, Marshall, is the special education coordinator for the Marshall Community School District. She has an associate degree in psychology from Lake Land College, a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Eastern Illinois University. Before she received her master’s degree, she worked as a paraprofessional for special education at Mattoon Middle School. In 2008, she went on to receive a certification of educational specialist in school psychology from Indiana State University. Williams has published two articles in the Illinois School Psychologists Association Quarterly and is currently a member of the Illinois School Psychologists Association, the Illinois Principals Association and the Illinois Education Association. PERSON OF INFLUENCE: “The faculty member who made the most positive impact on my experience at Lake Land was Dr. Linda Lebie of the psychology department. Dr. Lebie first introduced me to the field of psychology at Lake Land College. Through the process of attending her courses and completing an independent research project, Dr. Lebie contributed to my knowledge base that lead to my later success in the higher education arena. Overall, Dr. Lebie was a great instructor and mentor during my time at Lake Land. She always had the highest expectation that I would receive the most quality education possible at Lake Land College and continue to be a lifelong researcher and learner in the field of psychology.”
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LAKER ATHLETIC
FAMILY REUNITES
WHILE LAKE LAND COLLEGE ATHLETICS HAS EVOLVED
over the past five decades, the bonds that hold teams, athletes and departments together have stood strong over the test of time. “If you have been a part of Lake Land athletics, you always feel like you have a family to come back to after all these years,” Dr. Josh Bullock, president, said.
Athletes, coaches, athletic directors, faculty and staff enjoyed visiting with each other during the first-ever Athletic Reunion held in conjunction with Lake Land College’s 50th anniversary Laker Homecoming this fall. “We have heard from a lot of alumni and we hope to make this homecoming event a recurring tradition. In the future, we want to go through old rosters and reach out to alumni
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from earlier generations,” Braddi Browning, administrative assistant to Field House operations, said. Athletes such as Jack Crumrin, Laker Nation Class of 1969, are likely among those only found on rosters in the college archives. Crumrin was a guard for the first Laker basketball team.
THRONEBURG INDUCTED INTO THE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME During Laker Homecoming weekend, the athletics department inducted Denny Throneburg into the Athletics Hall of Fame. The Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches and friends who have excelled in their careers or brought recognition and support to the program.
DENNY THRONEBURG, LAKER NATION CLASS OF 1971 Coach Throneburg served eight years as the athletic director at Lake Land College. During his first four years at the college he served as both the athletic director and head softball coach. He had his start at Lake Land College as a student athlete and played basketball for one year under Head Coach Jim Dudley, later being an assistant coach for five years under him.
Pictured left to right: Bill Jackson, director of athletics & head baseball coach; Jim Dudley, retired instructor & men’s basketball coach; Bob Orr, retired men’s tennis coach & instructor; and Throneburg.
Prior to coming to Lake Land, he completed 32 years of teaching and coaching at Casey-Westfield Jr-Sr High School. In Coach Throneburg’s four years as the head coach at Lake Land he guided the Lakers to an overall record of 158-42 and a conference record of 104-15. Under his coaching, the Lakers became the first softball team in school history to advance to the D-1 National Tournament in his first season as the head coach. Coach Throneburg was inducted into the inaugural class of the Lake Land College Distinguished Alumni Society in 2007.
Throneburg serves as the pitching coach for the Lakers Softball Team. He resides in Mattoon with his wife, Sue. They have three children, Derek, Dara and D.J, and four grandchildren, Brya, Reese, Ella and Paxton.
“I remember the night before our team’s first game. President Virgil Judge met up with us to give the team a speech. He said, ‘I don’t expect you to win tonight, but I do expect you be on your best behavior and represent Lake Land.’ It was unexpected, but it stuck with us,” he recalled.
Crumrin recalled being recruited by Orr to be on the tennis team despite never having played tennis. “Coach Orr said, ‘Crummy, we need players, so I want you to be on the tennis team.’ He handed me a racket, and that was that. I was on the tennis team even though I had never played in my life.”
Crumrin explained that the team won that night and went on to win 19 more in a row before falling to the University of Illinois during their season’s last game. The first Laker basketball team posted an outstanding record of 20-1.
It’s athletes like Crumrin and former coaches like Orr who worked with their peers to create a tradition of excellence that lives on today with Laker athletics.
“It’s good to see some of my former players like Jack come back to an event like this after all these years,” Bob Orr, former men’s basketball assistant coach, said. Coach Orr was also Lake Land’s men’s tennis coach for 40 years.
same worries about their everyday lives. Boyfriends and girlfriends or having fun and attending class, they still come to me hoping for the same advice.” Anyone passing by One Laker Nation Tent during the reunion could clearly see the comradery among returning athletes, coaches and staff. As President Bullock pointed out, it all seemed like a family.
“Homecoming is a great time for us to remember how important the bond is among Laker alumni,” Dave Earp, assistant men’s basketball coach, said. Bryan Burrell, academic counselor, who has advised athletes since 1994, shared Earp’s sentiment. “Despite the passing of time, athletes are still the same students with the
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LAKE LAND COLLEGE’S OWN “COBOTS”
LAKE LAND COLLEGE’S APPLIED ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (AET) major offers
students an opportunity to combine their interests in the engineering field with handson applications. By designing and developing new pieces, students gain invaluable skills that employers eagerly seek. AET unites several fields within engineering, including electronics, robotics and computer programming.
Students are adapting “cobots,” better known as collaborative robots, in Technology Division classes. Cobots are the future of manufacturing, according to Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology Instructor Leo Kitten. With a generous donation from HydroGear in Sullivan, Kitten was able to translate the same technology found in an automated manufacturing line into the classroom, all through the use of collaborative robots. This is similar to technology found in self-driving cars, construction robots and other new innovations in the manufacturing world. “These robots do not need any safety guarding, sensors or light curtains. This makes safety, installation and setup cost drop,” says Kitten. “They are a safer robot for the classroom–and for the future.”
“The medical field is also growing, and so are autonomous vehicles and farm implements. Even highly automated shipping departments like Amazon are in the picture,” Beavers said. Upon completion of the AET program, students have the option of entering the high-demand field immediately or transferring to a four-year program at schools such as Eastern Illinois University. Lake Land plans to work with Indiana State University and other colleges in the near future to develop transfer agreements.
Eastern Illinois University is currently developing articulation agreements that allow its new “You continually use various skills to improve technology programs, including Computer & things while doing something different every Information Technology, Digital Media and day,” Michael Beavers, electronics engineering Engineering Technology, to technology instructor, said. be transfer-friendly. “You’re always applying your mind.” “AS AUTOMATION IN The interdisciplinary nature THE AREA INCREASES of applied engineering The program caters to two ALONGSIDE THE technology gives students in types of people: those INCREASED USE the program a valuable set who enjoy building things OF ROBOTICS IN of skills that carry on to their and possess an affinity for careers. engaging their mind and THE INDUSTRY, those who love to help EMPLOYERS NEED “The great thing about people. Within the program, PEOPLE WITH THE interdisciplinary efforts is medical apps and surgical WIDE RANGE OF that students are exposed robots are a possibility, SKILLS THE AET to different ideas through both considered valuable in other professors and students helping others. AET’s reach DEGREE DEVELOPS and are better equipped for even extends to prosthetics. IN OUR STUDENTS.” industry scenarios, where -MICHAEL BEAVERS they will typically be asked to “As automation in the participate as part of a crossarea increases alongside disciplinary team to complete the increased use of robotics in the industry, projects,” Austin Cheney, chair of the school of employers need people with the wide range technology at Eastern Illinois, said. of skills this degree develops in our students,” Beavers explained. Manufacturing jobs in the area are growing. More than 500 new hires are expected in the manufacturing industry in this year alone, according to a survey conducted by East Central Illinois Development Corporation in October of 2016 in which 141 organizations responded.
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FINISHING WHAT HE STARTED
STUDENT FINISHES DEGREE AFTER THREE DECADES
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of being away from college, returning student Randy Turner is bringing his education full circle in taking advantage of online learning at Lake Land this fall. He previously attended Lake Land in 1983 and felt that returning to earn his degree would honor Lake Land College, to which he attributes his career success.
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“Lake Land gave me all the knowledge I needed to get started in radio/TV, both technical and operational. I chose the program over SIU because Lake Land granted students immediate on-air and technical experience rather than waiting two years. I give Lake Land so much credit for the success I have had in my career. They provided me the tools and, most of all, the confidence to walk in and know I could take on any job no matter where I wanted to go,” Turner said. When asked what prompted him to return to Lake Land to complete an associate degree, he said, “I look forward to finishing the degree that I started to eliminate the hole I have always felt by having to stop due to a back injury. I thought about finishing the degree, but I wanted it from Lake Land. Since I have always been working far away from Mattoon, setting it up wasn’t easily accomplished, but with online learning I no longer have a reason not to finish.” Turner recalled a 38-hour radiothon fundraiser he and another student held in the ‘80s for Camp New Hope. His instructor at the time, Ken Beno, gave him the opportunity to host the fundraiser.
“No matter what age you are, older or younger, you will find yourself at times surrounded by doubters, but don’t let the fears of others be absorbed into your mind. Each class is a rung in the ladder that is your career. Climb until you reach the top and refuse to let others’ fear of heights keep you on the ground.” Turner has two general education courses to complete at Lake Land, along with two courses in the radio-TV area. He will complete all of his classes online while he continues to live and work in the Greater Nashville area. Because of his established career and demonstration of understanding material in broadcasting, he was able to check one of the two broadcasting classes off his list of remaining courses through course proficiency. His other broadcasting course will be an independent study this semester with Broadcasting Instructor Greg Powers. The two will be delving into a variety of video and audio editing work. Much of the work involved will be geared toward Turner’s job so that he might have more insight as to the specific content.
Powers noted that he was really TURNER CREDITS LAKE LAND “We raised over $5,000 when looking forward to Turner’s FOR PREPARING HIM FOR A I only thought we would raise work, specifically in the area SUCCESSFUL CAREER. $500, but the listeners of WLKL of video and audio editing. and the community really “We’re excited Randy chose to showed up and helped. That is what I loved finish his associate in applied science degree about Lake Land—they always believed in their in Radio-TV Broadcasting. We look forward to students and in me, and that was so important to calling him one of our alumni, joining others a young student.” who are employed throughout the country in the broadcast industry,” he commented. His experience in broadcasting TV shows for national and international networks was all made Turner hopes to eventually turn the associate possible by learning the basics at Lake Land. degree into a bachelor’s degree. He wants to “I learned that if the school never said no, then teach others what he has learned and give them I would never say no to any opportunity. That every opportunity possible for success. attitude has served me well,” he said.
EARN CREDIT FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Learning takes place outside the classroom. Valuable college-level knowledge may be acquired through job experience and other life accomplishments. CREDIT BY PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION Students can request to take a proficiency exam in a course recommended by the division chair if they possess reasonable college-level academic proficiency in a subject area. Credit for courses may be awarded upon passing the exam. To request a form, contact the Office of the Vice President for Academic Services. Proficiency exam fees equal 50 percent of the current in-district tuition per credit hour that the course satisfies. Proficiency exams may only be taken once per course. LIFE EXPERIENCE CREDIT THROUGH PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT Students may earn credit for college courses based on life experience and may use that credit to meet requirements for an associate degree or certificate. Credit is awarded based on completion of INS099 Portfolio Development and an evaluation of documentation of the learning experiences presented through the portfolio process. Tuition and fees will be charged for INS099 and a pass/fail grade will be assigned. An evaluation fee equal to 50 percent of the current in-district tuition per credit hour will be required prior to formal evaluation of the portfolio. Life experience credit can only be attempted once per course. To learn more contact Counseling Services at 217-234-5232 or counsel@lakelandcollege.edu
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LEADERSHIP SERIES
Employees are our most valuable asset and must be nurtured to ensure business growth. In this series, current leaders can enhance skill sets while new or emerging leaders can create a solid foundation of leadership skills. All participants will develop individual, practical skills to become extraordinary leaders to take your business to the next level. The series is offered one afternoon per month from January 11, 2018 – October 4, 2018 at the Workforce Development Center in Mattoon. It can also be held on-site. Contact Bonnie Moore, director to Center for Business & Industry, at 217-238-8260 or bmoore71258@lakelandcollege.edu.
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CBI INTRODUCES NEW EMPLOYER PORTAL
The Lake Land College Center for Business & Industry’s new employer portal eases the process for companies to secure services and training offered through CBI. Launched this fall, the employer portal allows businesses to register employees for classes, pay for courses online, request courses and view all courses currently available. “This adds value to our employer relationships by providing information in a central location that is easily accessible,” Bonnie Moore, director to Center for Business & Industry, said. Another benefit is that employers can view their employees’ training histories and certificates. The information will be stored online and can be accessed through the company’s private account. “This can be very helpful if a company is being audited or an employee needs proof of training or a skill,” Moore added. Additionally, employers have the opportunity to narrow their search for relevant courses by being able to view company-specific courses available to employees. It’s simple to create a company profile at lakelandcollege.edu/works.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES UAS CERTIFICATION EXAM PREPARATION COURSE
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires drone operators to complete and pass an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) aeronautical knowledge test as one of the requirements for flying commercial drones legally. This 12-hour course, taught by a certified flight instructor, will prepare students for the Part 107 sUAV Commercial Certification Exam. Students will receive basic ground school training, instruction and practice. The certified flight instructor will present lecture and material explaining FAA regulations, the National Airspace System, weather, loading and performance, operations and safety procedures. Course Dates: December 5, 7, 12, 14 Course Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Workforce Development Center, 305 Richmond Avenue East Mattoon, IL 61938 Course Cost: $499 (includes $150 exam fee) Contact Sandy Spaulding at 217-234-5087 or sspaulding@lakelandcollege.edu for more information or register at lakelandcollege.edu/learn.
DANCE CLASSES
Dance classes are being offered now through April in both Mattoon and Effingham. Five different styles of dancing will be featured, including Cha-Cha, Night Club 2-Step, Rumba, Swing and Tango. Beginner and advanced classes will be offered by instructors Scott and Cheryl Sweet. The cost is $36 for four sessions of class. For more information contact Sandy Spaulding, professional development support, at 217-234-5087 or sspaulding@lakelandcollege.edu.
COMMERCIAL DRIVING TRAINING
The CDL program offers three options: Class A CDL Program: a course that focuses on the safe and proper handling of commercial vehicles in restricted areas and on public streets and highways. Emphasis is placed on skills required to pass the Illinois Secretary of State commercial license written and road tests. Class B CDL Program: a 40-hour course that allows you to drive a straight truck that has two or more axles and gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds or towing a vehicle weighing 10,000 pounds or less. Refresher Courses: brush up on skills or prepare to switch an out-of-state license to an Illinois CDL. Watch for more information on an online permit-only course. For more information contact Justin Onigkeit, transportation training coordinator, at 217-238-8239 or jonigkeit@lakelandcollege.edu.
CONCEALED CARRY CLASS
This concealed carry class is designed to educate students about handguns best suited for personal defense, how to carry them safely and how to deploy and use them efficiently in the context of a dynamic critical incident. It will also cover the laws pertaining to the appropriate and lawful use of carrying handguns in public. The class satisfies the 16-hour training requirement to be eligible to obtain an Illinois Concealed Carry permit. This class is taught by Dwayne Beccue. The class will be held the weekend of December 2 and 3 at Accuracy Firearms, 1300 South Raney Street, Effingham.
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ACCEPTING THE CHALLENGE
HONORS PROGRAM PREPARES STUDENTS TO SUCCEED This fall, more than 250 of Lake Land College’s top students are taking advantage of a new Honors Experience designed to enhance their academic career. The Honors Experience consists of three tiers: the Presidential Scholarship, the Honors Program and Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society. The Experience provides honors students with an excellent and challenging academic experience both in and out of the classroom. ”The Honors Experience is a unique opportunity for students to really connect to faculty and academic material they are passionate about. Students who take advantage of all three tiers have a one-of-a-kind college experience that involves critical thinking, social responsibility and academic excellence,” said Krista Burrell, academic counselor and Honors Experience advisor. Honors Experience participant Autumn Brandenburg said the experience has several advantages.
“I think that the Honors Experience has enhanced my college experience at Lake Land by allowing me to meet and work with new people. I also develop a stronger relationship with my instructors as I work with them in the Honors Program,” Brandenburg, Casey, said. Brandenburg, a Presidential Scholar and PTK member, took an online honors course in anthropology over the summer and is currently enrolled in a humanities through the arts honors course on campus as part of her normal course load. By participating in the Honors Experience and serving as the treasurer of PTK, Jesse Holt, Neoga, said he has learned to juggle a lot of responsibilities throughout the week in addition to his course work and part-time job. Holt is completing two honors courses this fall. In financial accounting, he is researching the United States tax guidelines and international tax guidelines and posting an argument on whether the United States should convert to international standards. In his Intro to
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Business course, he is proposing a business plan to run his own business through Etsy. “By taking these honors classes, I feel I will be better prepared to transfer to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and major in finance and accounting,” Holt said. Both Holt and Brandenburg agree the Honors Experience will help them in the future. “The Honors Experience will help me in the future in ways beyond academics by saving money and simply by adding something unique to my resume and transcript, allowing me to be a more competitive candidate for jobs, internships, scholarships, and so on,” Brandenburg said. Holt, also a Presidential Scholar, agreed. “If you’re planning to transfer to a competitive school, the honors experience will help with your admissions application.”
HONORS EXPERIENCE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Presidential Scholarship is available to all eligible in-district high school graduates who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance. Valued at up to $9,250, the scholarship covers the full cost of tuition for up to two years. Students who meet one of the following criteria are eligible: be in the top 15 percent of students in the senior class at the end of the 7th or 8th semester; or have an SAT total score of 1240 or higher or an ACT composite score of 26 or higher. THE HONORS PROGRAM The Lake Land College Honors Program provides outstanding college students with honors-level coursework, honors independent studies and other enriched learning opportunities. These opportunities allow students to address important topics, engage in critical thinking and learn cutting-edge techniques in their fields. Students who complete the honors program are recognized at the commencement ceremony and earn honors designations on their transcripts. PHI THETA KAPPA Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an international honorary society for the two-year college that concentrates on scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship. In addition, being a part of a nationally recognized professional honors collegiate organization looks exceptional on resumes. PTK officers are in the process of implementing a plan that will provide additional recognition to the Lake Land College chapter. This will benefit members’ scholarship applications and include the opportunity for members to create an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and interests. FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit lakelandcollege.edu/honors-program CONTACT Krista Burrell, Academic Counselor and Honors Experience Advisor 217-234-5042 kburrell@lakelandcollege.edu
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LAKE LAND COLLEGE MAJORS WORKFORCE READY AGRICULTURE
Agriculture Power Technology Agriculture Business & Supply Agriculture Business Agriculture Production & Management Alternative Ag Production Crop Production Horticulture John Deere Tech* Livestock Production
ALLIED HEALTH
Associate Degree in Nursing* Basic Nurse Assisting Basic Nursing Assistant Dental Hygiene* Emergency Medical Services Fire Science Technology Massage Therapy* Medical Assistant* Paramedical Services Physical Therapist Assistant* Practical Nursing* Public Safety Telecommunicator
BUSINESS
Accounting Computer Applications Specialist Cosmetology* Cosmetology Teacher Desktop Publishing/Graphic Design Electronic Marketing Entrepreneurship Esthetics Information Technology IT-Computer Applications IT-Computer Game Development IT-Digital Media Specialist IT-Network Administration IT-Programming IT-Web Technology Management Marketing
Medical Coding & Health Information Medical Coding Specialist Medical Transcriptionist Office Assistant Executive w Legal w Medical Office Manager Office Receptionist Office Support Specialist General w Medical w MOS Professional Sales
CENTER FOR BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Commercial Truck Driver Training
HUMANITIES & COMMUNICATIONS Radio/TV Broadcasting Broadcast Announcing Radio Broadcasting TV Field/Studio Production
MATH & SCIENCE
Civil Engineering Technology Co-op CNC Operator CNC Programmer Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology Computer-Aided Design Computer-Aided Drafting Computer Systems Computer Technician Electronic Control Technician Electronic Control Technology Electronic System Specialist Electronics Engineering Technology Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Industrial Maintenance Manufacturing Skills I Mechanical Electrical Technology Programmable Logic Controllers Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Management Renewable Energy Technician Residential Wiring Sustainable Energy Welding * Special Admission Program
Geospatial Technology
SOCIAL SCIENCE & EDUCATION
Child & Family Services Criminal Justice Leadership Early Childhood Care & Education Human Services Business w Criminal Justice w Dietetics w Education Health w Psychology w Sociology Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Operations Paraprofessional Educator Nanny Child Care Provider
TECHNOLOGY
Advanced Automation & Control Applied Engineering Technology Automotive Mechanic Basic Welding Automotive Technology Building Construction Building Construction Technology Civil Engineering Technology
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TRANSFER READY AGRICULTURE
Agriculture Pre-Veterinary Medicine
BUSINESS
Business Administration Accounting w Finance w Management w Marketing Business Education
HUMANITIES & COMMUNICATIONS Art English Liberal Arts Speech Communication
MATH & SCIENCE
Biological Science (Non-Teaching) Chemistry Clinical Laboratory Science Conservation—Pre-Forestry Conservation—Pre-Wildlife Earth Science Environmental Science Mathematics Physics Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dental Pre-Engineering Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy
ASSOCIATE IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE DEGREE Engineering
SOCIAL SCIENCE & EDUCATION Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Economics Elementary Education Health Education History Mathematics Education Physical Education Political Science Psychology Recreation Secondary Education Biology w Chemistry w Physics Sociology/Social Work Special Education
TECHNOLOGY
Applied Engineering Technology Building Construction Technology CET/Advanced Technical Studies Electronics Engineering Technology
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