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SPRING 2020

MY LAKER EXPERIENCE

...SO FAR

I’d like to share my thoughts about Lake Land College, my experiences here as a student and what led me here. As a non-traditional student, I suppose my journey is a non-traditional journey and my story is a non-traditional story; however, my destination is the same and my story ending is every bit as happy.

Circumstances in life led me to entering the workforce right out of high school, but age and a changing work environment moved me to seek a different path. A career change was in order and the only way to achieve it was with an education.

I did my online research of colleges and career opportunities and I discovered Lake Land College offered an education in many of the most promising career choices. So I made a phone call, I met with a counselor and I began my journey. It was one of the best decisions I ever made.

The entire faculty – from the instructors to the administrators, to the tutors in the Tutoring Center – pour out their time and talents to help every student accomplish their goals. The student body supports and encourages each other. I discovered all people of all demographics are welcomed and respected.

Sometimes it feels like the environment here at Lake Land College is as much a family atmosphere as it is an academic one. There’s also a wide variety of clubs, plenty of sports and leisure events to enjoy and many opportunities that allow everyone a chance to unwind and recharge. I’ve tried to enjoy everything Lake Land has to offer, from the leadership seminars to hanging out in the Luther Student Center and watching a comedy show.

After graduation, I plan to transfer to a four-year university and continue my education. I couldn’t imagine a more suitable place to start this journey than here at Lake Land College. If you’re thinking about becoming a Laker, I hope we cross paths. If you’re reading this because you have a loved-one attending Lake Land College, I’d like to tell you to be proud and rest assured, your loved-one is in excellent hands.

Steve Elam

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Doris Reynolds, Chair, Mattoon Mike Sullivan, Vice Chair, Mattoon Gary Cadwell, Secretary, Mode Kevin Curtis, Trustee, Mattoon Dave Storm, Trustee, Effingham Denise Walk, Trustee, Teutopolis Tom Wright, Trustee, Dieterich Shelbie Kile, Student Trustee, Marshall

LAKE LAND COLLEGE CABINET

Josh Bullock, President Jon Althaus, Vice President for Academic Services Jean Anne Grunloh, Senior Executive to the President Jim Hull, Vice President for Workforce Solutions/ Community Education Greg Nuxoll, Vice President for Business Services Tina Stovall, Interim Vice President for Student Services

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Editor: Kelly Allee Graphic Designer: Megan Nelson Writer: Breanna Davis and Reece Ballinger

ON THE COVER

Taylor Davis, Effingham, Illinois Laker Nation Class of 2014

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MY LAKER EXPERIENCE

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CABINET REPORT: SHARED VISION DRIVES EXCELLENCE

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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 General education Technical & career education Workforce development Community & continuing education Intellectual & cultural programs Support Services

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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 starteAndd 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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WHEN I CAME TO LAKE LAND COLLEGE

in 2013, I was fortunate to join a group of people who believed in a shared vision−Engaging Minds, Changing Lives, through the Power of Learning.

This statement is an extension of the “students come first” vision created by our founding fathers in 1966. It is woven into our culture and has served as the catalyst for our tremendous success and growth over the years.

At Lake Land, faculty and staff are committed to helping students create individualized plans for success. Every year around graduation, we ask graduates to tell us who has made a difference in their lives. In 2019, we received 900 responses with many faculty and staff receiving numerous words of thanks. The stories cover everything from a student’s gratitude to a passionate faculty member who inspired him to pursue a new career path to a student who was struggling in nursing school and later that night received an encouraging email from a faculty member.

These are just a few of the stories behind the data the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program recently considered when naming the top 15% of community colleges in the United States. The institute reviews nearly 1,000 community colleges biennially, looking for colleges with strong student outcome data—in learning, completion rates, employment rates and earnings and equity.

According to the Lake Land College Strategic Planning FY 2019-2021 Report to the Board of Trustees, our retention and completion rates are exceeding the national averages.

The retention rate from fall-to-fall for all firsttime community college students in the nation is about 62%, according to the National Student Clearinghouse. At Lake Land College, the fall-to-fall retention rates grew from 65.7% in fall 2014 to 68% in fall 2017, exceeding the national average.

The same is true for completion rates of firsttime, full-time students completing a degree within three years of the expected time. The completion rate for the cohorts of these students between fall 2008 and fall 2015 at Lake Land averaged 50%. This is well above the national average of 23.5%.

As the data shows and the Aspen Institute recognized, assisting students in reaching their goals is the anchor to all that we do at Lake Land College. We continuously evaluate programs and services and develop enhancements to create an excellent learning environment for our students.

Receiving this honor from the Aspen Institute for the fourth time in less than a decade spotlights the outstanding collaboration and commitment our faculty, staff and trustees demonstrate on a daily basis. We are grateful to offer our community members the opportunity to grow and learn and in doing so, change their lives through the power of learning.

–Dr. Josh Bullock, President

PEOPLE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Each year, graduates share the impact our staff and faculty had on their Laker Experience.

ED THOMAS

COMMUNICATION STUDIES INSTRUCTOR

"Ed Thomas is an instructor who will drive you to be your best. He is a breath of fresh air by making you laugh, but will keep you up all night philosophizing over a deep topic.

Ed Thomas is not just an instructor, he is also a leader and a role model for many students who participate in his classes. I thoroughly enjoyed having discussions and raising my awareness of the world and how to properly handle everyday situations in his class. I will not forget the lessons he taught me, and I hope I can remain in contact."

DR. MIKE RUDIBAUGH

GEOGRAPHY/EARTH SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR &

BROOKE FERGUSON

ADJUNCT FACULTY MATH & SCIENCE DIVISION

"They helped me find an area of study that I am passionate about and provided wonderful teaching methods that got me to where I am now."

BAMBI JONES

MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR

"I was absolutely terrified of taking a math class and I was positive that it would drop my GPA. However, this was the best math class I have ever experienced! Not only did she explain things extremely well, but she gave us plenty of practice and projects to ensure that we actually learned the material."

In 2020, the Aspen Institute named Lake Land College among the top 15% tier of community colleges in the nation, marking the college’s fourth time to receive this recognition in less than a decade.

Several of the data points reviewed by Aspen officials are also tracked in our Strategic Plan.

Connect with Lake Land College President Dr. Josh Bullock and the President’s Cabinet at lakelandcollege.edu/presidents-office.

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LAKE LAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION

WELCOMES TRANSFORMATION

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THE LAKE LAND COLLEGE FOUNDATION

kicked off the new year by welcoming new faces to the college advancement staff and breaking ground for a new building on campus.

In October 2019, the foundation welcomed the new Executive Director for College Advancement Christi Donsbach, Teutopolis.

With more than 14 years of experience in fostering a culture of philanthropy in a college setting, Donsbach brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Lake Land College.

Donsbach most recently held the position of director of development for Eastern Illinois University where she also participated in their first comprehensive capital campaign, taught a university foundation introductory course and presented at several educational seminars.

Prior to her time at EIU, Donsbach served as the director of donor & alumni relations at Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship in Effingham, director of development & alumni relations at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and director of development at Pony Bird Inc. in Missouri.

In her role as the executive director for college advancement, Donsbach leads the foundation and alumni areas of the college and serves as the chief executive officer of the Lake Land College Foundation.

“I’ve enjoyed getting to know our donors and alumni and am excited to build even stronger relationships in the future,” Donsbach said.

Amanda Tucker, Laker Nation Class of 2015, Effingham, joined college advancement in the fall of 2019 as the alumni engagement and special events coordinator.

After graduating from Lake Land, Tucker attended Eastern Illinois University while simultaneously working as a manager for a bed and breakfast, an event team member for a wedding rental company and beginning her

career as the director of weddings and events at the Keller Convention Center in Effingham before graduating in 2017.

NEW FOUNDATION AND ALUMNI CENTER

Tucker contributes to the surrounding community outside of work in various ways as well. She currently serves as social chair for YBNext in Effingham—a group of Effingham Young Business Professionals that has a goal to educate, inform and employ the talents of the next leadership group of Effingham County.

With the Laker Nest bookstore relocated to the Luther Student Center, the old, temporary bookstore that stood its ground for nearly 44 years was demolished in early January. The demolition paved the way for the construction of a stunning Lake Land College Foundation and Alumni Center that will link inner campus to Alumni Park. The center will provide a large space on campus to host meetings, receptions and small banquets.

“Having worked at Lake Land as a student, it was a smooth adjustment diving into the coordinator position,” Tucker said. “It’s nice seeing familiar faces, and it has given me the chance to hit the ground running in a sense.”

Along with Tucker, Nicole Jackson, Charleston, joined college advancement as the donor information and database coordinator.

Jackson, the organizing powerhouse behind all foundation and alumni operations, attended Oklahoma Christian University where she received a bachelor’s degree and Graceland University in Iowa where she obtained a master’s degree.

Jackson joins Lake Land with more than 10 years of admissions-related work experience in various higher education institutions. Most recently she worked as an admissions officer for Franklin University, a private university headquartered in Ohio.

“I’m devoted to helping students see that it is possible to earn a degree. I share that information with them as I was the first in my family to earn not only a bachelor’s degree, but also a master’s as well,” Jackson said.

Outside of higher education, Jackson regularly makes a splash at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA as a professional lifeguard. As a lifeguard for more than 20 years, she shares her passion for the water by teaching swimming lessons, CPR courses and lifeguarding courses.

The facility will serve as a welcoming center to alumni and guests of the foundation and facilitate a connection between current students and the alumni office as they walk by on their way to class every day. The new center will also provide a central location for the college advancement staff.

The completion of the center is tentatively scheduled for August of 2020—just in time for the 50TH anniversary of the Lake Land College Foundation.

The renderings call for a large event room that will boast glass doors that open onto Alumni Park. Events can be planned for guests to fluidly move between the beautiful park grounds and indoor event room.

“We are excited to have a large venue for annual events, as well as a nice central location for our alumni to come back to,” Amanda Tucker, alumni engagement and special events coordinator, said.

The foundation’s source of revenue for the project, totaling $1.5 million, will come from the Neal Charitable Lead Trust—a discretionary fund by the late Burnham Neal who included the foundation as one of the beneficiaries of his lead trust.

“Christi, Amanda and I feel completely welcome here at Lake Land. The staff, faculty, donors and Laker Nation overall have provided us with a tremendous amount of support as we begin our college advancement careers with Lake Land College,” Jackson said.

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LAKER TAKES HOME SILVER MEDAL

AT SEA GAMES

AUSTRALIA, THE UNITED STATES, THAILAND, CHINA—ALL COUNTRIES Lake Land shortstop, Oliver Dunn, has traveled to throughout his life to play baseball, easily earning him a title of international student athlete. In early December, Dunn (at bat) added the Philippines to that growing list, taking the field as a member of the Thailand national baseball team at the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. He returned to Lake Land for finals week with a silver medal around his neck.

The SEA Games is a biennial multi-sport event involving 11 Southeast Asian countries

composed of more than 10,000 athletes. The games, under supervision of the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia, provide smaller countries that might not have the opportunity to participate in the Olympic Games. Throughout the more than 50 year history of the games, Thailand sits at the top of the medal ranking with more than 5,700 gold, silver and bronze medals.

Dunn started playing baseball as a kid in Melbourne, Australia, and later joined the state baseball league of Victoria. He eventually moved to the United States to play for Bay de Noc Community College in Michigan before transferring to Lake Land College in the fall of 2019.

In the summer between that transfer, a scout with connections to the Thailand national baseball team contacted Dunn. Thailand needed more half-Thai players to secure its placement in the SEA Games and Dunn’s

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lineage of having a Thailand-born mother put him on the radar as a promising young prospect. From then on, Dunn spent most of his summer waiting for the opportunity to play in the SEA Games. “I was in Thailand for two months, and China for one month playing as a try-out for the team,” he said. Shortly after beginning the fall semester at Lake Land, Dunn heard news of his position on the Thailand national baseball team.

Director of Athletics Bill Jackson worked with Dunn and his instructors to make sure that this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity still worked around his schedule at Lake Land.

After months of anticipation and preparation, Dunn set out on his journey to the games. He began his trip flying into the densely-populated Manila, Philippines where he spent the night before taking a four hour drive to the athletes' village, where he would stay throughout the games. From the village, he watched legendary boxer and current senator of the Philippines,

Manny Pacquiao, light the torch to signal the beginning of the games.

The Thai team started the SEA Games by facing off against the home team of the Philippines.

DUNN HAS TRAVELED THE WORLD PLAYING BASEBALL IN AUSTRALIA, THE UNITED STATES, CHINA, THAILAND AND THE PHILIPPINES.

“I was nervous for our first game,” Dunn admitted. “It was nerve wracking enough playing the home team, but walking outside seeing how big the stadium actually was and seeing how many people were watching us play—that was a lot to take in.”

Dunn’s parents and a family friend, who hadn’t been able to watch him play since his initial move to America, were among the immense crowd when Dunn stepped onto the field.

Nerves didn’t seem to stop Dunn when he stepped up to bat, however. He converted his first at bat into a hit, later scoring in that same inning. Dunn said he was just happy to play well in front of his parents.

Dunn’s teammates consisted of experienced players who carried a lot of knowledge of the game and the differences between the ways in which the game is played in different countries.

“American baseball is about one big inning, a homerun, a grand slam and hitting the ball as far as you can. This was different. The style of the game felt much smaller,” Dunn explained.

“The goal was to get on base as often as possible, so lots of bunting and scoring a little every inning instead of one big sweep— controlling the smaller aspects of the game.”

The Thailand national baseball team nearly swept the games, falling only to the Philippines, positioning the team to take home the silver medal with Indonesia following behind, taking home the bronze.

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Dunn arrived back in Mattoon ready to take an 8 a.m. final exam the following morning. After his last exam, Dunn finally concluded this exciting chapter with a flight back to Australia for much-needed time with family and rest.

Dunn, left, with his teammate at the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines.

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crime scene investigations to issuing speeding tickets and everything in between, law enforcement and criminal justice professionals prioritize helping society reach its highest potential. Effingham County Probation Officer Taylor Davis, Laker Nation Class of 2014, followed his passion to help others transition to the next phase of their lives with the help of Lake Land College’s Criminal Justice transfer program.

As a native of Shelbyville with a U.S. Army background and several years of military police work at various military installations, Davis knew when returning home that Lake Land College was the best opportunity for him to gain an education in criminal justice.

“I chose Lake Land College because I had several friends that went through Lake Land who easily transitioned into successful careers in law enforcement,” Davis said. “It was a nice transition for me as a high school graduate that went straight to the Army. It wasn’t intimidating and I felt comfortable with my instructors and fellow classmates.”

Criminal Justice at Lake Land College provides students and current criminal justice professionals with several areas of concentration. Short-term certificates enhance current professionals’ skills for a promotion, while two-year degree programs prepare students to enter a career in law enforcement, corrections, probation or transfer to a four-year university.

“In this particular field, comparable to many others, any amount of college out of high school is better than none,” Academic Counselor Andrea Bright said. “What is great about Lake Land’s criminal justice programs specifically is the merging of certificates and associate degrees. If students are not able to complete the Criminal Justice associate degree at the time they begin, completing the Law Enforcement Operations certificate can go directly toward obtaining an associate degree when they are able to do so.”

THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLUB As for Davis, earning a degree that would provide a foundation for a successful career in criminal justice was always the end goal.

However, the narrowed focus of probation work did not come until a presentation in one particular Lake Land class.

“I knew becoming a probation officer was the right choice for me after a guest speaker came into class one day to speak about probation. I never truly understood what a probation officer was, and after listening to the speaker, I was hooked,” Davis said.

Currently, Davis manages an active case load of nearly 100 probationers. Within his three years as a probation officer in both Jasper and Effingham counties, he has worked with, and monitored, several hundred individuals.

“My career challenges me every day.

I’m challenged by trying to understand probationers’ surroundings and day-to-day life. I work with individuals from all walks of life every day so it’s important that I have the ability to understand where they are coming from as best as I can,” Davis said. “Some individuals are more difficult to reach and working with them can be much more challenging. The goal is to help an individual become more pro-social and a productive member of society.

“Lake Land College opened my mind to the world of Criminal Justice. I currently have a job that I am truly passionate about, and it would not be possible without the education I received from Lake Land,” Davis said.

The Criminal Justice Club provides all students with an interest in criminal justice and law enforcement with several opportunities throughout the year to gain familiarity with the criminal justice sector.

Club experiences range from guest speakers providing career specifics and duties and lab opportunities including lifting latent fingerprints to experiences beyond the classroom such as trips to local prisons and coroners’ offices.

Sophomore club members Jessica Porter, Baylee Scott, Aisley Haythorne and Jacob Evans agree that their involvement in the club has provided them with experiences that would not be available in a normal classroom setting.

“Members of the club gain much more thorough, hands-on experience. It’s more in depth, because we’re not constrained to a classroom time limit,” Evans said.

“Even though we are all majoring in criminal justice, we are all planning to go into different fields. Last year we witnessed an autopsy and that was a cool experience for me, because I’d like to go into forensics,” Porter said.

The club is open to all students regardless of academic major and membership is $5 per semester.

For more information, contact Criminal Justice Instructor David Chambers at 217-234-5328 or dchambers@lakelandcollege.edu.

Criminal justice professionals interested in probation can expect to earn a median wage of $25.49 hourly or $53,020 annually according to O*Net OnLine.

For more information about criminal justice program options at Lake Land College, contact Criminal Justice Instructor David Chambers at 217-234-5328 or dchambers@lakelandcollege. edu.

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FINANCIAL AID FOR SUMMER To determine remaining or additional Pell Grant

eligibility for the summer term, a Summer Request Form is available in your Financial Aid Checklist in the Laker Hub. If you attended full-time in the fall and spring terms and received a full year’s Pell award, you may be eligible for an additional Pell award in the summer term if you enroll in at least six credit hours. If you are a new college student this summer, complete the 2019-2020 FAFSA. Lake Land’s code is 007644.

FINANCIAL AID FOR FALL If you are enrolling in classes this fall, complete the 2020-2021 FAFSA as soon as possible.

NELNET PAYMENT PLAN The college offers the Nelnet Payment Plan that allows you to spread your tuition and fees payments out throughout the semester.

For more information about paying for college, visit

lakelandcollege.edu and look for the “PAYING FOR COLLEGE” menu.

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FINANCIAL AID PROCESS

ALL students requesting financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov as early as possible to determine financial aid eligibility. Lake Land College’s school code is 007644.

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.

3. Third-party scholarships.

Those who do not qualify for state, federal or local assistance can explore: 1. Pay the bill in-full by the due date.

2. Sign up for the Nelnet tuition payment plan. Lake Land offers the Nelnet payment plan that allows students to spread their tuition payments out over the semester as opposed to paying their bill in full at one time.

3. Request a student loan. Visit lakelandcollege.edu/financialaid and click on “Student Loans” for information about the Federal Direct Loan Program eligibility requirements, and the three steps required to request a student loan at Lake Land College.

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION

ONLINE COURSES

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ONLINE LEARNING

is exponentially growing as the benefits continue to meet the needs of today’s learner. There are many advantages of online learning including flexibility, career advancement and the variety of course selections.

1. FLEXIBILITY Online courses are self-paced to work with an individual’s busy schedule.

2. CAREER ADVANCEMENT In addition to learning the skills for career advancement through online learning, students build time management skills and selfmotivation which are beneficial traits to succeed in a workplace.

3. VARIETY OF COURSE SELECTIONS The wide selection of online course options benefits students by helping them focus on the subject of interest.

Lake Land College has partnered with Ed2Go, Condensed Curriculum International (CCI) and World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.) to offer an array of interactive online learning content. The selection of non-credit courses is instructor-led or self-paced to fulfill students’ learning style to gain personal and professional development in high growth areas.

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ED2GO

The selection of Ed2Go online courses includes advanced career training to prepare students for a new career or recognized certification and the fundamentals to gain personal and professional skills. The courses are categorized by Arts and Design, Business, Computer Applications, Computer Science, Construction and Trades, Health and Fitness, Hospitality, Information Technology, Microsoft Office, Health, Language, Legal, Math and Science, Teacher Professional Development, Test Prep and Writing.

For more information on Ed2Go online courses, please visit https://www.ed2go.com/ lakelandcollege.

CONDENSED CURRICULUM INTERNATIONAL (CCI)

CCI provides online courses in Professional Development, Microsoft Office, Health Care and Information Technology.

The courses include Business Management Professional, Bookkeeping Professional with QuickBooks, Dialysis Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Comp TIA Security+, Front-End Web Developer, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

One of the growing fields in health care is pharmacy technician. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of pharmacy technicians is projected to grow 7% through 2028 due to the increased demand for prescription medications. The Pharmacy

Technician Certification Board (PTCB) requires individuals to complete a PTCB-recognized Education/Training Program to be eligible for CPhT Certification and Lake Land College is PTCB-recognized.

For more information on CCI online courses, please visit lakelandcollege.edu/learn and click on Online Learning.

WORLD INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHOOLS (W.I.T.S.)

The World Instructor Training Schools are the first in the fitness industry to get NCCA Accreditation in testing the written core knowledge and practical skill competencies. A high-demand career in fitness is the certified personal trainer. Lake Land College provides the online option to complete the seven-week Certified Personal Trainer course and begin employment after completion of the course and passage of the certification exam. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of fitness trainers is projected to grow 13% through 2028 as the benefits of health and fitness programs are recognized.

For more information on the Certified Personal Trainer online course, please visit lakelandcollege. edu/learn and click on Online Learning.

To learn more about all Community Education courses and register, visit lakelandcollege.edu/ learn.

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EASING TENSION

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FAVORITE LAKER MOMENT

“I have many great memories from my time at Lake Land, but one that stands out the most is from the very first week of massage clinics. I was so nervous to be working on someone that I had never met before, but afterwards they told me how much they enjoyed the massage. I realized then that massage therapy was the path that I was supposed to be on.”

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in Effingham provides several opportunities for area residents to train for a career near home.

Chloe Carson of Brownstown, Laker Nation Class of 2018, took advantage of this option and is now employed as a massage therapist at Serenity Therapeutic Massage in St. Elmo and Corrective Care Chiropractic in Vandalia.

was largely due to all of the teachers being compassionate and willing to share their past experiences to help us understand the concepts.

“If you are even slightly considering a career in massage, the Massage Therapy program at Lake Land is a great place to start. In addition to developing the skills necessary for a career in massage, the program instills a sense of community between massage therapists and opens doors for the future,” Carson said.

“I became interested in massage therapy “Just as there are many styles of massage because I was looking for a career in which I available to learn and practice, there are knew I would be helping people. However, also many types of massage therapists, and the true inspiration came to me as I watched the program fosters an atmosphere that is my mom struggle with pain throughout my welcoming to everyone.” childhood, and the only thing that really helped was massage,” According to O*NetOnLine, a Carson said. “I realized that massage therapist can expect to there were so many people “I REALIZED THAT earn a median wage of $21.51 experiencing pain, and there hourly or $44,730 yearly. The THERE WERE SO employment outlook is one of was a huge need for massage therapy.”

MANY PEOPLE the largest in the state with an expected growth of more than 20% EXPERIENCING PAIN, Massage Therapy is a by 2028.

AND THERE WAS A four-consecutive-semester program which progresses HUGE NEED FOR This is a special admission students through a curriculum that requires additional MASSAGE THERAPY.” program to prepare graduates steps. Visit lakelandcollege.edu/ to sit for the Massage counseling-services/specialand Bodywork Licensing admission-programs for more -CHLOE Examination (MBLEx). information. Applications must be Students also receive handscompleted by July 1. on training in the Massage Clinic.

For more information about the Massage “When I first entered the program, I wasn't Therapy program at the Kluthe Center, really sure what to expect,” Carson said. “As contact Martha Mioux, Physical Therapist a recent high school graduate, the whole Assistant Instructor at 217-540-3551 or concept of college was kind of overwhelming mmioux@lakelandcollege.edu. and I was afraid that I wouldn't understand the subjects or fit in with the other students.

I learned very quickly though that everyone involved in the program wanted all of us to learn and succeed. I knew the program was going to be difficult, but I almost always felt prepared for the next new challenge. That

THE KLUTHE CENTER IS LOCATIED AT 1204 NETWORK CENTRE DRIVE IN EFFINGHAM.

LAKE LAND COLLEGE IS COMMITTED to maintaining a working and learning environment that promotes equal opportunity and affirmative action and that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is the policy of Lake Land College not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital or civil union status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any basis of discrimination precluded by applicable federal and state statutes. This policy applies to admission and access to and participation, treatment and employment in the College’s programs, activities, and services.

The following campus office is assigned the responsibility for ensuring compliance with this policy as well as federal and state statutes and regulations concerning affirmative action and equal access: Office of the Director of Human Resources 217-234-5210. Human Resources Office Complaint forms and procedures for filing can be obtained through Counseling Services or Human Resources. In addition, these offices will maintain current copies of appropriate laws, regulations, and policies.

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LAKE LAND COLLEGE MAJORS WORKFORCE READY AGRICULTURE

Agriculture Business Agriculture Business & Supply Agriculture Production & Management Crop Production Diesel & Ag Power Technology Horticulture Horticulture Production & Landscape John Deere Tech* Livestock Production

ALLIED HEALTH

Associate Degree Nurse* Basic Nurse Assistant Dental Hygiene* Emergency Medical Services Massage Therapy* Medical Assistant* Paramedical Services Physical Therapist Assistant* Practical Nursing*

BUSINESS

Accounting Business Development Computer Applications Specialist Cosmetology* Cosmetology Teacher Desktop Publishing Electronic Marketing Entrepreneurship Esthetics Graphic Design 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 s Legal s Medical Office Receptionist Office Manager Office Support Specialist General s Medical s MOS Professional Sales

TRANSFER READY

HUMANITIES & COMMUNICATIONS Radio/TV Broadcasting Broadcast Announcing Radio Broadcasting TV Field/Studio Production

AGRICULTURE Agriculture Pre-Veterinary Medicine

MATH & SCIENCE

BUSINESS

Geospatial Technology

Business Accounting s Finance s Management s Marketing Business Education

SOCIAL SCIENCE & EDUCATION

Child & Family Services Criminal Justice Leadership Early Childhood Care & Education Human Services Business s Criminal Justice s Dietetics s Education Health s Psychology s Sociology Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Operations Nanny Child Care Provider Paraprofessional Educator Paraprofessional Education

TECHNOLOGY

Applied Engineering Technology Automotive Mechanic Automotive Technology Basic Welding Building Construction Technology Civil Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Technology Co-op CNC Operator CNC Programmer Computer-Aided Design Technology Computer-Aided Drafting Computer Systems Computer Technician Electronic Control Technician Electronics Engineering Technology Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Industrial Maintenance Manufacturing Skills Mechanical Electrical Technology Plastics Manufacturing Plastics Manufacturing Technician Production Technician Programmable Logic Controllers Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Management Renewable Energy Technician Robotic and Automated Manufacturing Sustainable Energy Welding Welding Technology

CENTER FOR BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Commercial Truck Driver Training

* Special Admission Program

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HUMANITIES & COMMUNICATIONS

Art English Liberal Arts Communication Studies

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-Dentistry 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 Secondary Education Biology s Chemistry s Physics Sociology/Social Work Special Education

ENROLLING IN A

VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT Registration is now open for 2020 Summer and Fall classes. While the college is operating as a virtual campus, we have many resources available to assist you in the enrollment and registration process.

You can connect with college staff via the online chat on the home page as well as via email or phone.

“We are committed to providing a smooth enrollment process for all of our current and future students,” Dean of Admission Services Jon VanDyke said.

Follow the steps below to begin the enrollment process.

CURRENT STUDENTS

As a current student, you can log in to the Laker Hub and view your Advisement Information page for important information on the advisement process.

You can connect with your advisor through email or phone.

If you are seeking a degree you must receive advisement and clearance before registering.

There is a helpful video in the Laker Hub and on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ 1EVeUByi9OQ to help you use the Laker Hub and progress through registration.

NEW STUDENTS/READMIT STUDENTS

If you have submitted the Intent to Enroll for summer or fall and are scheduled to attend New Student Orientation, watch your postal mail for a letter about

completing online orientation and scheduling an advisement and registration day. These letters will be mailed beginning May 1.

If you have taken a Lake Land College class before, you are a readmit student.

If you would like to get started this summer or fall, visit lakelandcollege.edu/enroll. After completing a Laker Profile and an Intent to Enroll, you will receive a Welcome Letter in the mail with information about New Student Orientation online and important student ID information.

Counseling Services is always available to assist you in selecting the right Lake Land College courses for you. Contact Counseling Services at 217-234-5232 or email counsel@lakelandcollege.edu to set up an appointment.

REVERSE TRANSFER STUDENTS Additional assistance is available by utilizing the If you are attending a college other than Lake online chat service at lakelandcollege.edu or by Land, declare yourself a non-degree student. calling Admissions & Records at 217-234-5434.

You will need to create a Laker Profile and submit the Intent to Enroll.

Select your major as NDP.CRSE Transfer Course Enrollee if you plan on only taking summer courses with us.

As a non-degree seeking student, you will be eligible to enroll once your Intent to Enroll is processed.

Once your Intent is processed, you will receive a Welcome Packet in the mail with important information regarding your student ID and login information.

Follow the step-by-step guide to register SUMMER CLASSES by going to lakelandcollege.edu/iris_images/ BEGIN JUNE 8.

Registration_Instructions.pdf.

As a non-degree student, you do not have INTERSESSION to attend orientation or receive advisement to register. We always encourage you to BEGINS MAY 18. check with your university or college advisor to discuss your options.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR SUMMER TERM AND FALL SEMESTER!

REGISTER BY JUNE 4.

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5001 Lake Land Blvd.

Mattoon, IL 61938

REGISTER

TODAY!

Summer term begins June 8.

Intersession begins May 18.

Visit lakelandcollege.edu to get started.