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and experiences found throughout the student body. The goal is to promote a collective sense of acceptance by ensuring Lake Land’s campus is a place that embraces all students.
the Student Wellness Center includes a campus nurse, the Laker Food Pantry, the Active Minds student peer club and online services with apps such as TimelyCare and Calm.
“I want students to see themselves represented and respected, especially during something as formative as the college years,” Bowen said. “It’s important to recognize both the struggles and "STUDENT SUCCESS celebrations of the students REMAINS OUR TOP who haven’t always seen PRIORITY, AND I’M themselves represented as HERE TO MAKE SURE much as others do.”
Students can also schedule free group and individual in-person counseling sessions through the Navigate student app. Beyond these services, Moll’s endorsement of healthy wellness practices and individualized guidance in accessing available resources ensures students are empowered to flourish throughout their college journey.
EARLY every student will agree that college is more than just school. It is a unique adventure, a time of growth in response to many new and exciting experiences. As students acclimate to a world of new faces, environments and responsibilities, Lake Land College is committed to providing valuable services that support their success.
“It’s really the time that a lot of students are transitioning out of familiar environments and structure,” said Mercury THEY HAVE ACCESS Further strengthening this Bowen, coordinator of TO THE SERVICES THEY mission of support and diversity, equity, inclusion and NEED TO REMAIN belonging is Thomas Moll, belonging. “They’re starting SUCCESSFUL.” a 1997 Lake Land graduate to discover who they are and who now returns to the how they fit in the world.” college as the coordinator -MOLL of mental health services. Bowen’s role at Lake Land is Bringing more than 20 years of one of multiple new services available behavioral health experience into this to help students feel welcome at the new role, Moll leads the creation of a college and navigate the obstacles Student Wellness Center to provide a they face beyond the classroom. As a wholistic approach in helping students source of support and an advocate for navigate both their emotional and student needs, Bowen seeks to ensure physical healthcare needs. Located in the college environment is a sincere room 512 of the Luther Student Center, reflection of the diverse perspectives
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“As a community college, we’re a doorway for people to get the education they’re going to use for the rest of their lives,” Moll said. “It’s important to make sure that student success remains our top priority, and I’m here to make sure they have access to the services they need to remain successful.” To learn more about Lake Land’s commitment to developing and maintaining an inclusive campus community, scan here or visit lakelandcollege.edu/diversity.
