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Summer 2013

LLC enhances student outcomes with Assessment

Adults: It’s Your Week!

Attend an LLC event April 15-20!

President’s Message Summer 2013

The summer term is almost here and it is a great time to enroll at Lake Land College. Our flexible online classes and in-person schedules help students hold down summer jobs while still earning extra credits to get ahead for the fall semester, transfer credits back to their universities or ease into their college education. Those students who are interested in an intense learning experience can check out our three-week Intersession classes which run from May 21 to June 6.

Full Circle is published each semester for the students and residents of Lake Land College District #517 by Communications and Creative Services 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, please contact Communications and Creative Services at 217-235-5408.

On the cover are some of the members of the Windsor High School Class of 2012 who attend Lake Land College. In the back row, from left are: Adam Hostetter, Garrett Haddock and Brandon Beem. In the middle row from left are: Kirisa Cook, Ethan Mowry, Christina Beck and Carissa Forster. In the front row from left are Stephanie Strowmatt and Mickie Backer.

Director: Kelly Allee

Graphic Designer: Jenny Osborn Views and opinions expressed by individuals in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake Land College.

The exceptional transformations that take place at Lake Land College are seen throughout the pages of the Full Circle, which introduce you to our students, innovative programs and resources that assist new and returning students.

For instance, on page 2, you can see how our faculty and staff continuously improve the experiences at Lake Land through Assessment. On page 8, read about our new baseball coach and some of the athletic programs we encourage you to attend. And, finally, on pages 1213 learn exactly why Windsor loves Lake Land College.

I encourage you to browse the Full Circle to see how Lake Land College can help you reach your goals, whether that’s pursuing a degree, taking a class or participating in a community activity, because at Lake Land College, there is a little something for everyone.

Scott Lensink, President

3 easy steps to get started at Lake Land College

1.

Connect to LLC! Call: (217) 234-5232 Online: www.lakelandcollege.edu

Look for the Admissions / Get Started link on the left

Scan this QR code

If you don’t have a QR Code Reader on your Smartphone, simply search your App Store!

In Person: Visit the Student Services Wing of the

Luther Student Center. (To find a map of campus, go to http://lakelandcollege.edu/col/map/index.cfm)

Windsors Loves LLC .......................... 12-13

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Complete the Intent to Enroll Online: Follow the steps outlined on the Get Started page.

Call: (217) 234-5354 to request a paper copy of the Intent to Enroll.

In Person: Complete the Intent to Enroll in the Student Services Wing of the Luther Student Center.

3.

Apply for Financial Aid

Call: (217) 234-5231 Online: Complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. Lake Land College’s school code is 007644.

In Person: Attend a local or campus Financial Aid night for assistance.

Accountability in Education................... 2-3 GED/CNA student finds new beginning at Lake Land College’s Adult Ed Center............. 4-5 ADULTS: It’s Your Week............................ 6 Take a Class in Your Community............... 7 LLC Spring Ball Season...........................8-9 GED and Adult Education Center........10-11

Important Dates and Numbers.................. 14 Meet Your Counselors, Student Services Hours and Trio............................................ 15 How to Pay for College.............................. 16 Resources and Center for Technology........ 17 Summer 2013 Course Listings................. 18-20 1

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Editor: Jennifer Forneris

As you read this, I will be completing my final weeks at Lake Land College. After 30 years of service in higher education, I will retire June 30 and the new president will take office on July 1. Leaving Lake Land College will be difficult for me. In each of the positions I have held at the college I have had the opportunity to get to know the amazing students who transform their lives while they are here. I have also been privileged to work with an excellent group of people. From my years as a faculty member to my retirement, I have been blessed to learn and grow from my outstanding colleagues. While I am sad to leave, I am confident that the tradition of excellence and caring will continue at Lake Land College and thousands of students

will continue to reach their dreams.

Lake Land College enhances student outcomes with college-wide assessment, creating accountability in education At left are members of the General Education Task Force.

Pictured here from left are: Deborah Hutti, associate vice president for educational services; Nancy Caldwell, music instructor and chair of the General Education Task Force; Aaron Lineberry, chemistry instructor; Walter McHenry, mathematics instructor; Terri Fields, academic counselor; Katie Lotz, economics instructor; Deborah Kirts, dental hygiene instructor; Jon Althaus, instructor and chair for the Agriculture Division; and Lisa Madlem, professional development and assessment facilitator. The Lake Land College General Education Task Force oversees the assessment of the general education program for all associate degrees at the college, and develops general education competencies which are aimed to provide students with learning experiences that are necessary to enable them to maintain responsible and satisfying relationships to society and the environment.

According to Allen Drake, John Deere Tech instructor, the John Deere Tech Program at Lake Land works with over 25 industry professionals throughout east central Illinois to ensure the classes and curriculum are current.

Lake Land College uses institution-wide measures and program and course-specific measures to assess student outcomes. Learner outcomes have been established for each of the college’s associate degree and certificate programs, as well as all other courses.

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“This is a way in which educational professionals can be accountable for the education they provide students.”

Lisa Madlem, professional development and assessment facilitator

According to Lisa Madlem, professional development and assessment facilitator for the college, the assessment process at Lake Land is essential in order to make informed decisions that ultimately improve the teaching-learning process.

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Because of information provided by the Professional Advisory Committee, the John Deere Tech program has implemented classes to include topics like Environmental Protection Agency regulations on diesel engines and global positioning systems on John Deere equipment.

“Assessment seems fairly straightforward, but in reality, it is an involved process that systematically measures student performance in order to improve the quality of educational programs and the institution overall,” said Madlem. “This is a way in which educational professionals can be accountable for the education they provide students.”

Beyond campus-wide processes, the college also reaches out to a variety of business and industry leaders who provide input on industry standards and changes so that the college maintains up-to-date, quality course offerings. Currently, Lake Land works with more than 200 area professionals and industry leaders who volunteer their time to ensure a high level of academic programs at the college. Known as Professional Advisory Committees, these groups support the growth and quality of nearly every program of study at Lake Land College.

“Sometimes you hear people say that education is a slow process, that we teach what was important 10 years ago,” said Drake.

“With the assessment process at Lake Land and the Professional Advisory Committees, this allows us to be proactive and stay ahead of the curve.”

Students in the John Deere Tech Program perform electronic testing on an emission certified diesel engine. This addition to the curriculum resulted from recommendations made from the John Deere Tech Advisory Council as part of the assessment process at Lake Land College.

For more information about assessment at Lake Land College, contact Madlem at 217-234-5088 or lmadlem@lakeland.cc.il.us, or visit: www.lakeland.cc.il.us/quick_links/assessment/

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o ensure a high quality of academic and educational programing at Lake Land College, the administration, faculty and staff have worked together to implement a college-wide assessment program.

“The methods of measurement for the learner outcomes were designed by the faculty to meet the specific needs of individual programs and courses,” explained Madlem. “Having each faculty member participate in this process brings in an expert perspective to ensure a high level of student performance.”

“We meet with a variety of individuals who represent John Deere dealerships, employees, service technicians and managers to discuss each and every class,” said Drake. “This gives us input from a broad sector of the industry in order to ensure classes are the most up-to-date for our students.”

Making composition classes FUN with Peggy Eddy

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ost students who come through Peggy Eddy’s classroom door on the first day of class have a rather apprehensive look on their face.

“Students come to me and simply look, well, scared,” said Eddy.

“Most students want nothing to do with writing or have had a bad experience in a writing class before, and really, nine out of 10 students are much better writers than they recognize.”

So as a composition instructor for Lake Land College, Eddy, who teaches both Composition I and II, sets out to first calm her students’ fears of writing and research, and then give them the tools they need to excel as writers.

“The first thing I tell my students every semester is that this writing class is a fresh start,” explained Eddy. “It’s of no importance to me if a student struggled in high school with English classes or if a nontraditional student hasn’t had a writing class in several years. When a student comes into my room, everyone has a clean slate, and I let students know not only can they be good writers, but we’re all in it together.”

Eddy’s enthusiastic approach to teaching especially rang true with Paula Broux of Pana, who as a non-traditional student, returned to

Lake Land after several years away from the academic setting.

“I enrolled at Lake Land right after high school and 20 years later, after being laid off of work, I came back to earn a degree,” said Broux. “I was very hesitant, but when I spoke with Mrs. Eddy about my concerns, she encouraged me and gave me the support I needed. I can honestly say that without her support, I would not have stayed in school.”

According to Broux, Eddy is a very accessible instructor who provides students with details and expectations of the course up front so students know what to expect from the course.

Furthermore, Broux said that Eddy’s classroom was always a light hearted and personal environment.

“Anytime a student had a question, Mrs. Eddy would take time to sit down and specifically review what the student was struggling with,” said Broux. “In fact, now that I think about it, no one ever really missed her class and I can’t help but think that’s because she made her course so fun.”

For Broux, she completed Composition II class with an ‘A,’ which was the first ‘A’ she’d ever received in a writing intensive course.

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1. Ask students for their perspective. If students become personally invested

in what they are saying, they will often work harder and write better.

2. Pull from the headlines. Create assignments or writing prompts that

include current events. This not only helps students know what’s going on in the world around them, but it shows them how very relevant and important good writing is.

3. Give students time to write in class. If a student is at home writing and

they come upon a challenge, rarely, will they reach out to an instructor. But, if a student has direct access to the instructor while writing, they can ask for help as they approach challenges and get direct feedback.

4. Rather than a rule, call it a tool! Instead of being plagued by rules,

encourage students to use punctuation and grammar to their advantage.

Ask students to look at these “rules” in a different way, which they can employ to write more clearly in order to get their message across.

What’s the big deal about composition classes, anyway?

Home for summer break?

For most college degrees, whether it’s a two-year or four-year school, students must complete a Composition I and Composition II course and here’s why. In a Composition I class students learn basic writing skills and the different types of writing like comparison, expository and argumentation. In a Composition II course, students conduct research based writing and learn how to incorporate the work of other writers into their papers.

Pick up transferable composition credit hours at the Western Region Center in Pana and transfer them to your fouryear university! Or get a jump start on classes for fall! Peggy Eddy is happy to teach you the mechanics of good writing even when it’s hot outside!

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Instructor Peggy Eddy strives to make her composition classes exciting and relevant, creating a comfortable environment for apprehensive writers.

Peggy Eddy's Tips for Making Writing Fun

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Want to learn more about Lake Land College in an informal setting?

Join us for one of these events to explore your interests, register for classes and see if you qualify for a tuition waiver.

Tuesday, April 16, 8–10 a.m.

Lake Land College Coffee at Joe Sippers, Effingham • Have a coffee and pastry on us and we’ll answer your questions.

Thursday, April 18

Adult Campus Visit Day, Mattoon • Tour the campus with other adults and meet current adult students.

Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

College for All Ages, Cross County Mall, Mattoon

Scan this QR Code with your Smartphone to go directly to these course listings.

Hours

age 23-29

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• Talk with Lake Land College representatives, sign up for classes and learn more about the Child Care Lab and Trio Student Support Services.

New students are defined as those who live in the college district and have not attended LLC in the past three years. The waiver is for one class, up to three hours, and covers tuition only. The student is responsible for fees and the waiver applies to for-credit classes only. The student must register during the event to qualify for the waiver.

600 East First Street, Pana

For more information call 217-562-5000

15%

age 30-39

Western Region Center

PANA English

58%

traditional age 16-22

age 40+

ENG-121 ENG-121-80

Composition II R 3.0 PEC

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MW 3:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Eddy P

History HIS-155 HIS-155-12596

History of the U.S. I R 3.0 PEC 105

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5:00 - 7:45 p.m.

Carswell R

WR 8:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Kimball J

MW 6:30 - 9:15 p.m.

Cloe M

Spring Semester: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday Summer Semester: 8 a.m. -7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; closed Fridays

Practical Nursing PNC-054 PNC-054-18272

Practical Nursing III R 7.0 PEC 105

CLN

SMH MT

6:30 - 11:30 a.m.

SMH MT

6:30 - 11:30 a.m.

CLN

Psychology

Want to honor a current Lake Land College Adult Student?

Join the “Adults: It’s Your Week” event on Lake Land College’s Facebook page and shout out to your favorite Laker! facebook.com/lakelandcollege

Adult learners: Give your child the opportunity for a fun and exciting summer with Lake Land’s Summer College for Youth. To learn more, check out the Community Learning section of the magazine!

PSY-271 Intr/Psychology PSY-271-200 R 3.0 PEC

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Attend a One Stop to Registration Open House

Summer term begins June 10.

Be sure to register

by June 6!

• Wednesday, May 8, 2013 • Degree- or certificate-seeking

students complete placement testing at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. with orientation following • Walk-in counseling available from 3:30 – 7 p.m. visit us online: www.lakelandcollege.edu/westerncenter/

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The following classes are offered in the western region of the Lake Land College district.

• Call 217-234-5215 or email kallee@lakeland.cc.il.us to schedule a spot. Tours are set for 9 a.m., noon, 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

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Take a class in your community

Check out the Lake Land College spring ball season!

See your Lady Lakers defend their NJCAA Division I title for the third year in a row

Lake Land welcomes Coach Jackson to the field Late last summer, Lake Land College welcomed new head baseball coach Bill Jackson. who came from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa after spending time as an associate head coach and infield and hitting coach.

“I’ve had high expectations about coming to Lake Land, and so far, during the short time I’ve been on campus, the support from the campus and community has been great, which is important to me as a coach,” said Jackson.

Jackson said he wants the program to be successful right away and has been working diligently over the past months to prepare for his inaugural season at Lake Land.

“The players have learned what hard work is,” said Jackson. “Hard work and determination is what will beat talent any day of the week.”

Jackson said that during his coaching career, he has aspired to coach for a team in the Great

now available

in Marshall!

• Train on state-of-the-art equipment • Go to work for the nations’ top companies • Start earning great pay and benefits in four weeks • Financial Assistance for those who qualify

Rivers Athletic Conference (GRAC), and Lake Land offered him the opportunity to do just that.

“GRAC is one of the top and toughest community college conferences in the nation, from a coaching standpoint,” said Jackson. “I’m looking really forward to being a part of it.”

In addition to his baseball coaching responsibilities, Jackson serves at the Trio Student Support Services Learning Skills Specialist. Jackson said that Trio is an important program and he’s seen the impact it’s had on some of his former players directly. While at Graceland University, Jackson worked with the CHARGE program, an off-shoot of the university’s Trio Student Support Services program.

• Enjoy a stable career in transportation • Open to Indiana and Illinois residents Spring is a great time to come to campus and check out the Lake Land College softball team! This two-time defending champion of the NJCAA Division I, Region 24 title is comprised of hard-hitting young ladies who excel on the field and in the classroom. In addition to the NJCAA Division I, Region 24 title, the team is the defending Great Rivers Athletic Conference Champions. In the last two years, the Lake Land College softball program has produced six AllAmericans and seven Academic All-Americans and the Lady Lakers have been selected as an NJCAA Academic All-American Team for the past seven straight years. For the 2011-2012 school year, the team’s overall record was 53 wins and seven losses. Head Coach Nic Nelson was selected as the NJCAA Division I, Region 24 Coach of the Year for two consecutive years, 2011 and 2012. You owe it to yourself to get out and support your Lake Land College softball team!

“Overall I want to see students move on and succeed in both the baseball program and Trio and I’ll work hard to help them do that,” said Jackson.

Jackson has been married for five years to his wife Nicole and they have a one-year-old son, Dylan.

and look for the Athletics link in the lower left college links section.

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For more information about the Lake Land baseball and softball teams, and for a schedule of games, visit: www.lakelandcollege.edu/

Commercial Driver Training

For more information or to enroll today, call (217) 238-8239!

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Lake Land College’s Adult Education Center The current 2002 Series GED® test expires at the end of 2013!

Finish your exams or your scores will expire too!

What you need to know: • All current GED® students should complete their GED® classes and testing before the current GED® test expires, at the end of 2013.

How many times have you thought about improving your life or advancing your career? At the Lake Land College Adult Education Center, we’re here to help you do just that! With our flexible programs and class schedules, tuition assistance and other resources like free childcare, the Adult Education Center and its staff strive to make educational opportunities available to everyone.

Whether you want a new career or want to learn how to use a new software program, Lake Land College has learning opportunities to fit your lifestyle.

• Convenient weekend classes • Internet classes • Evening classes • Eight-week classes • Early morning classes • 25 off-campus locations

• The current version of the GED® test, known as the 2002 Series GED® test, will be replaced with the new 2014 GED® test.

Free computer access at times convenient for you at the

Computer Technology Center The CTC lab hours are 8 a.m. –4 p.m., Monday – Friday, but closed on Fridays during the Summer term.

Need help updating a resume or learning a software program?

The Lab Advisor is available during these hours: Monday: 1 – 5 p.m.

Tuesday: 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Thursday: 3:30 – 5 p.m.

• If you have taken the 2002 Series GED® test, but have not passed all five parts, you have until the end of 2013 to pass or you will need to start over again in 2014 with the new GED® test, as all GED® scores will expire too.

• Visit www.finishtheged.com for more information, locate a testing center, and sign up for alerts.

Spring semester GED® classes, which begin the week of January 14, will be offered in various communities thorough out the LLC district and are as follows:

GED® testing is currently scheduled through June of 2013 at various locations and times throughout the LLC district. Testing, coordinated by the Regional Office of Education, is set to take place at the following times: • Saturday, April 13 at the Eastern Region Center in Marshall; • Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30 at the Regional Office of Education in Charleston; • Saturday, May 11 at the Regional Office of Education in Charleston; and • Saturday, June 1 at the Regional Office of Education in Charleston.

For more information about GED orientation or classes, call the Lake Land College Adult Education Center 217-235-0361 or 1-800-210-5541. For more information about GED testing, call the Regional Office of Education at 217-348-0151.

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GED® and GED Testing Service® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education and may not be used or reproduced without express written permission. The GED® and GED Testing Service® brands are administered by GED Testing Service LLC under license from the American Council on Education.

For the most current list of classes visit: www.lakeland.cc.il.us/ adulteducation/index.cfm For a full set of course listings and resources call: Patricia Hemmett Adult Education and Literacy Supervisor 217-235-0361 phemmett@lakeland.cc.il.us Brian D. Haskins Transition Coordinator bhaskins46064@lakeland.cc.il.us

Get started on College or your career today!

Call (217) 235-0361 Contact Us:

1617 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, IL 61938 (217) 235-0361

Or stop by: Lake Land College Adult Education 1617 Lake Land Blvd. in Mattoon

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• Arthur: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. at the Arthur Public Library; • Charleston – 2 classes: Thursdays from 12:30-3:30 p.m. or Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Coles County Health Department, 825 18th St., Conference Room 2; • Cowden: Mondays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. at the Community Center, W Locust St.; • Effingham – 2 classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Kluthe Center or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. at the Kluthe Center; • Marshall: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. at the Eastern Region Center; • Mattoon – 2 classes: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. at the Adult Education Center; • Shelbyville: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. at the Shelby Christian Church, 200 N. Hickory St.; • Paris – 2 classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 324 W. Court St. or

Wednesdays from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Human Resource Center, 753 E. Court St.

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he fall 2012 semester marked something exceptional in Lake Land College history. Of all of the graduating seniors from the Windsor High School Class of 2012 who went on to pursue higher education, all 25 enrolled at Lake Land College!

According to Don Crawford, guidance counselor and dual credit instructor at Windsor High School, there are many reasons Lake Land appeals to graduates from Windsor.

“Here in Windsor, we’re a small school and the faculty members have a good sense of community and know the students and their families,” said Crawford. “With a student-toteacher ratio of seven-to-one, I think many of the Windsor graduates looked to a college with that same supportive structure and closeness.”

Other factors, according to Crawford, include the support Windsor High School graduates receive financially in order to pursue a degree. There are two scholarship opportunities open to Windsor alumni and the children of Windsor alumni – the Smyser and Jones scholarships. Crawford said that most students who apply for the scholarships receive them, which greatly helps students pay for college. He said that the scholarship funding goes a lot further at Lake Land than any other institution. Students are eligible to reapply for these scholarships for a maximum of four years, essentially taking them through an undergraduate degree program.

In addition to a supportive setting and financial assistance, Crawford said that Lake Land is like a second campus to Windsor students by the time they graduate from high school.

To know more about why Windsor loves Lake Land College, take a minute to meet some of the members of the Windsor Class of 2012 as they recap their first year on campus.

Meet Garret Haddock: Q: Who are some of your favorite LLC teachers?

A: Three teachers come to mind instantly – Matt Landrus, my composition instructor, Lara Bacino-Althaus, my social psychology instructor and Lucinda Horton, who I had for biology. They are all really great teachers and I had a lot of fun in each of their classes.

Q: What is one thing you like about Lake Land?

A: I felt comfortable the first day I came to class. I’d been on campus a lot before, but also I saw a lot of familiar faces from high school. The campus is small enough to see people you know, but big enough to meet new friends and find new interests.

Q: Are you involved in any extra-curricular activities?

A: Yes, I’m the freshman representative for the Student Government Association, I participate in the Tree Campus USA Project and I’m a member of SWAT, Students with a Testimony, a student club.

Meet Adam Hostetter: Q: What is your major?

A: I was undecided for a while, but after an environmental science class with Jeff White, I’ve decided to pursue an associate degree in that.

Q: Why did you choose to come to Lake Land?

A: I already started at Lake Land through a political science dual credit class I took in high school. But more than that, it was the most affordable option for me. I received the Smyser Scholarship, which paid for my entire first year of college. That alone was a great advantage to Lake Land.

Q: What is your favorite spot on campus?

A: I like to eat lunch out by the West Building to watch the turbines. It’s a very picturesque scene.

s Lake Land!

Meet Christina Beck: Q: What was your first semester at Lake Land like?

A: It was really fun! I felt like I had a lot more freedom than high school. I got to choose classes best for my schedule and I decided to take 18 credit hours, which was a lot of work, but all of my teachers were very supportive. Because of that, I felt like I was very successful my first semester, which has carried through for this spring semester.

Q: Why did you choose to come to Lake Land College?

A: It was affordable and close to home. Also, my brother, who came here, said that the instructors were really on top of things. Overall, I could live at home to save money and still get an excellent education.

Q: What are your plans after graduation?

A: I would like to transfer to Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Texas to pursue a degree in drama. Getting my core classes out of the way here at Lake Land will allow me to move right into the drama classes.

Meet Mickie Baker: Q: Why did you choose to come to Lake Land?

A: Lake Land is the best fit for me for a lot of reasons. I work part-time in Shelbyville. So coming to Lake Land, allowed me to keep my part-time job instead of looking for a new one. Also, it’s close to home which is important for me because I’m a big family person.

Q: What are your plans after graduation?

A: I would like to go straight to the workforce to use my associate degree in desktop publishing and graphic design. But, I’m also interested in cosmetology. So, I may come back to Lake Land for that program after I finish the one I’m currently in.

Q: How are you paying for school?

A: I received both the Smyser and Jones scholarships from Windsor High School, which was enough to pay for my first two semesters here at Lake Land.

Meet Carissa Forster and Kirisa Cook: Q: What is your major?

A [Carissa Forster]: I’m getting an associate degree in art to get more experience in the field before I transfer to Eastern Illinois University, where I would like to get a fouryear degree.

Q: What do you like about Lake Land?

A [Kirisa Cook]: It’s a really nice campus and I’ve been able to meet a lot of other people with similar interests.

Q: As good high school friends, what do you like to do on campus together?

A: We like to hit up the Fitness Center after classes. It’s nice to have a workout partner and it’s even better to have a place to work out right here on campus.

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“The students visit Lake Land many times during their high school career,” explained Crawford. “We attend a variety of events on campus, many of the students know someone who attends Lake Land, and we have a really strong dual credit program, so many students are actually earning college credit through Lake Land College before they graduate from high school.”

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Important Phone Numbers

Important Dates

Information for All College numbers except those listed below .................. 234-LAKE (5253) Accounting/Tuition & Fees Payment ............... 234-5214 Admissions Office ............................................. 234-5434 Graduation ...................................................... 234-5028 Records ........................................................... 234-5311 Registration ..................................................... 234-5434 Adult Education ................................................ 235-0361 Bookstore/Textbooks ....................................... 234-5275 Career Services ................................................. 234-5288 Center for Technology & Professional Development Online Help Desk ...................... 234-5439 Online Proctoring ............................................ 234-5459 Child Care Lab ................................................... 234-5295 Community & Professional Programs Traffic Safety, CE and Continuing Professional Development, Continuing EdVentures, Community Learning, and Summer College for Youth ........................ 234-5219 Cosmetology Clinic ........................................... 234-5300 Counseling Services .......................................... 234-5232 Special Accommodations ............................... 234-5259 TTV (Hearing Impaired) Contact: jhicks50392@lakeland.cc.il.us Dental Clinic ....................................................... 234-5249 Dual Credit ......................................................... 234-5044 Financial Aid-Veteran Services. ........................ 234-5231 Educational Loans ........................................... 234-5241 Veteran Services .............................................. 234-5255 Honors Program ................................................ 234-5226 Learning Assistance Centers ............................ 234-5287 Testing ............................................................. 234-5301 Tutoring ........................................................... 234-5366 Library Reference Desk .................................... 234-5440 Off-Campus Locations ...................................... 234-5043 Police Department ............................................ 234-5432 Student Activities/Student Life/ Student Publications ......................................... 234-5277 PCCS .................................................................. 234-5372

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Off Campus

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Eastern Region Center 224 South 6th Street, Marshall ........................ 826-8490 Kluthe Center for Higher Education and Technology 1204 Network Centre, Effingham .................... 540-3555 Correctional Educational Department ............. 540-3518 Massage Therapy ............................................ 540-3535 Physical Therapist Assistant Program .............. 540-3535 Mattoon Area Adult Education Center 1617 Lake Land Blvd ....................................... 235-0361 Workforce Development Center / IETC 305 Richmond Ave. East, Mattoon 235-2222 Center for Business and Industry ext. 8258 Truck Driver Training ext. 8260 Western Region Center 600 E. First Street, Pana 562-5000

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May

Begin Internet registration for continuing and readmit degree/certificate students for summer term Begin in-person registration for continuing and readmit degree/certificate students for summer term Begin Internet, in-person or by-phone registration for continuing and readmit non-degree students for summer term Begin orientation and registration for new summer degree/certificate students Begin Internet, in-person or by phone registration for new summer non- degree students

7 One Stop to Registration Open House: Marshall and campus 8 One Stop to Registration Open House: Effingham and Pana 10 Mailing of student bills for summer term; does not reflect Financial Aid data.

20 Last day to register for Intersession classes 21 Last day to drop an Intersession class without incurring a bill 20 Textbook pick-up for Intersession classes 21 First day of Intersession classes 27 Memorial Day: College Closed

June

3 Financial Aid applied to student accounts for summer term 5 Last day for student withdrawal from Intersession 5 Textbook pick-up for summer term; Bookstore 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

6 Last day of classes for Intersession 6 Textbook return deadline for Intersession 6 Registration Extended Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Register by this date for summer term!

6 Textbook pick-up for summer term; Bookstore 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

10 First day of classes for summer term

10 Late placement and registration 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on campus

10 Textbook pick-up for summer term; Bookstore 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

10 Second preparation and mailing of student bills for summer term ; will reflect Financial Aid

11 Late placement and registration 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on campus

11 Textbook pick-up for summer term; Bookstore 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

12 Textbook pick-up for summer term; Bookstore 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

13 Textbook pick-up for summer term; Bookstore 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

17 Last day for refund or to incur no bill for summer term

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Mid-Term for summer classes Tuition and fees due for summer term Independence Day: College Closed Last day for student withdrawal from summer term Last day to file Intent to Graduate for summer term

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Last day of summer classes Final Exams for summer term Final Exams for summer term Summer semester closes; grades due at noon Last day to return textbooks for summer term without penalty; by 5:00 p.m.

Last day to return textbooks for summer term with penalty; by 5:00 p.m.

August

Meet the counselors!

Admission to the College does not ensure entrance into a particular course or program of study since applicants may have to meet specific requirements for entrance into certain courses or programs.

Preference must be given to qualified in-district students.

The Lake Land College academic counselors are ready to help you get started and succeed!

Email counsel@lakeland.cc.il.us or call at 217-234-5232.

Lake Land College

5001 Lake Land Blvd. • Mattoon, IL Call (217) 234-5253

Student Services Luther Student Center Office hours for Admissions and Records, Career Services and Counseling Services 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

Financial Aid Office * Webb Hall

Counseling Services Appointments & Walk-in Hours

8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday Evening hours available by appointment.

Appointment hours • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and evenings upon request Walk-In hours • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday

Trio Student Support Services * Webb Hall 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday Appointment hours • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and evenings upon request Walk-In hours • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday

*Please note all college offices are closed each Friday from May 24, 2013 through August 16, 2013.

Do you dream of earning an associate degree and transferring to a four-year university, but need a little help getting there? At Lake Land College, TRiO Student Support Services is here to help you do just that! From academic support to workshops on smart money management and personal life, TRiO will work with you during your entire time at Lake Land College.

To apply, visit us in the student services wing of the Luther Student Center, or on the website at lakelandcollege.edu/triosupportservices.

In addition to helping you, Full Circle is just one of the steps involved in Lake Land’s

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Through this initiative, we are significantly reducing the amount of natural resources used to produce printed materials. By offering class information and registration entirely online, Lake Land College has eliminated 3.5 million pieces of paper, reducing our environmental footprint.

“I decided to participate in Trio because I knew the additional support was something I would need. But TRiO is just like any other student program because it offered me a way to get involved at Lake Land, beyond the classroom."

Suzanne Walker, Windsor, Trio SSS graduate and EIU transfer student

Space is limited, so apply soon!

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For more information contact us at 217-234-5456 or triosss@lakeland.cc.il.us.

Financial Aid Worried about how to pay for college? Don’t be!

Lake Land College is here to help!

If you’re serious about attending college but need financial assistance, there are many opportunities to financially support you as you pursue your academic goals.

To start this process, ALL students requesting financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible.

How to Figure Your Tuition and Fees • One Credit Hour = $103.80** • One class is generally 3 credit hours –

3 x $103.80 = $311.40

• A full load of classes per semester, approximately five three-hour classes, or 15 hours total

15 x $103.80 = $1,557

• Multiply this by two semesters, which makes up an entire academic year, totaling $3,114.

$3,114

Does this number seem unreachable? Think again! With a total tuition cost of $3,114 the average student, working a part-time job that pays $8.50 an hour can pay for college by working only 4 hours a day for 90 days. Or think of it as working half a day for three months. What do you plan to do with your summer break? *Please note this figure includes textbook rental and some individual courses and online courses may have additional fees.* **Tuition rates are subject to change, effective with the summer term.

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While you’re at it, gear up for the 20132014 academic year and fill out your 2013-2014 FAFSA!!

More details on these options are available at www.lakelandcollege.edu/ financialaid Need some one-on-one guidance?

Contact the Lake Land College Financial Aid Office at 217-234-5231 or email them at financialaid@lakeland.cc.il.us.

Did you know…

Lake Land College textbook rental saves students about $1,200 a year!

Paying for College

Check on this new Web site for excellent resources on how to fund your college education as well as plan for the future.

Lake Land College is here for you!

Check out the new “Resources and Services” link on the Lake Land College home page to get the help you need. Maybe you need a little extra support in a class or need to refine your resume. Whatever it is you’re looking for, this link has all the resources you need to succeed!

Experiencing technical difficulties?

The Center for Technology and Professional Development is here to help!

The Center offers various support on a variety of topics for students, staff and faculty. It also offers many resources relating to technological issues in teaching and learning or general topics of interest. The Center is available for walk-in assistance any time.

The Center is located in the lower level of the Virgil H. Learning Resource Center (library) on campus in Mattoon.

Hours of Operation Fall/Spring Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Summer Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact the Center Email: ctpd@lakeland.cc.il.us Phone: 217-234-5439 Fax: 217-234-5384 Location: LRC Lower Level Browse the Center’s Web site at: www.lakeland.cc.il.us/stpd/site/ to read an article, solve a technical issue with a tutorial, sign up for a workshop or gain assistance from our staff!

Attention online learners!! Even if you’re

not on campus this summer, but are enrolled in an online class, give the Center a call, they are happy to help you!

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2 x $1,557 =

A Summer 2013 Financial Aid Request must be submitted by May 1, 2013 to the Lake Land College Financial Aid Office. This is available on the Financial Aid Web site, www.lakelandcollege. edu/financialaid.

Resources

View the complete listings online at www.lakelandcollege.edu.

Request a printed schedule online or via phone at 217-234-5434.

Summer 2013 Course Listings Agriculture AGR-042 Supervised Ocupational Exp II AGR-053 Integrated Pest Management AGR-086 Adjusting New and Used Mach AGR-094 Ag Machinery Air Conditioning AGR-120 Agriculture Economics Allied Health AHE-040 Basic Nurse Assisting AHE-041 Medical Terminology AHE-055 Math for Meds Anthropology ANT-200 General Anthropology Art ART-181 Intro to Film Appreciation ART-250 Understanding Art ART-260 Art History I Associate Degree Nursing ADN-051 Transition to ADN ADN-052 Nursing Process & Pharmacology ADN-061 Health Assessment Automotive Technology AUT-049 Intro Med/Heavy Truck Repair AUT-050 Engine Repair AUT-054 Heating and Air Conditioning I AUT-075 Supervised Occupational Exp Bio-Science BIO-050 Basic Anatomy & Physiology BIO-100 Bio Science I BIO-130 Environmental Science BIO-150 Biotechnology in Society BIO-160 Introduction to Genetics BIO-225 Human Ana/Phys I BIO-226 Human Ana/Phys II Building Construction Tech BCT-078 Architectural S.O.E.

Chemistry CHM-111 Concepts of Chemistry CHM-120 Introductory Chemistry I CHM-121 Introductory Chemistry II CHM-150 General Chemistry I CHM-151 General Chemistry II Civil Engineering Technology CET-060 Surveying I CET-062 Surveying II CET-065 Data Collection GIS Mapping CET-075 Supervised Occupational Exp CET-076 Supervised Occupational Exp CET-079 Supervised Occupational Exp

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Computer Information Systems CIS-060 Project Management CIS-069 Adv Animation and Modeling CIS-071 Introduction to Networking CIS-093 Access CIS-094 Excel CIS-099 Web Page Design CIS-101 Internet Systems/Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Application Computer Integrated Manuf CIM-060 CNC Machining Cosmetology COS-054 Cosmetology III COS-058 Cosmetology V COS-060 Salon Management COS-077 Cosmetology Teacher II

Applications being accepted for Nail Tech and Skin Care/ Esthetics Short-term training programs leading to a great career!

Applications due May 1!

Visit www.lakelandcollege.edu/ as/bus/cosmetology Dental Hygiene DHY-060 Dental Assisting DHY-081 Periodontology DHY-082 Dental Hygiene Seminar DHY-083 Clinic I Early Childhood Education ECE-087 Organization/Mgt of Preschools ECE-102 Health/Safety/Nutri/Yng Child ECE-110 Child Behavior Management Earth Science ESC-102 Weather and Climate Economics ECO-231 Principles of Econ I (Macro) ECO-232 Prin Economics II (Micro) Education EDU-103 Teaching/Learning W/Technology EDU-190 Introduction/Special Education EDU-200 Educational Psychology EDU-210 Diversity/Schools & Societies Electronic Engineering Tech EET-052 Solid State Devices EET-053 A+ Technician Preparation EET-060 Computer Hardware EET-064 A+ Computer Essentials EET-068 Photovoltaic Systems EET-074 Supervised Occupational Exp EET-075 HMI-Human Machine Interface

Emergency Medical Services EMS-013 CPR Healthcare Providers I EMS-023 Responding to Terrorist Acts EMS-038 Prehospital Registered Nurse EMS-050 Emergency Medical Tech-Basic EMS-057 Paramedical Services II EMT-011 TNCC Provider Course EMT-012 Special Topics in EMS EMT-015 ENPC Provider Course EMT-020 BLS Instructor Course EMT-021 Medical & Legal Aspects EMS EMT-024 Ethics in Prehospital Care EMT-025 ACLS Provider Course EMT-030 PALS Provider Course English ENG-005 ENG-007 ENG-095 ENG-110 ENG-111 ENG-112 ENG-120 ENG-121

Foundations in Composition Composition Skills Business English Manual Comm-Deaf Advanced Signing Conversational Sign Language Composition I Composition II

English as a Second Language Foreign Language FLG-140 Elem Spanish I FLG-141 Elem Spanish II Geography GEO-140 World Geography Geospatial Information Systems GIS-095 Geospatial Tech Internship Health Education HED-046 Food Service Sanitation HED-047 Food Certificate Renewal-FSSM HED-102 Nutrition HED-178 Responding to Emergencies HED-200 Principles of Health HED-290 Disease Processes History HIS-153 HIS-155 HIS-156 HIS-250 HIS-252

History/Culture of Third World History of the U.S. I History of the U.S. II Western Civil to 1660 West Civil/1660-Present

Information Technology Train ITT-040 IT Computer Apps Cert Int ITT-041 IT Computer Apps Degree Int ITT-042 IT Net Admin Cert Internship ITT-043 IT Net Admin Degree Int ITT-044 IT Programming Cert Int ITT-045 IT Programming Degree Int ITT-046 IT Web Technology Cert Int ITT-047 IT Web Technology Degree Int ITT-064 Human Computer Interaction Lab ITT-066 Indie Game Development Lab Intensive English Language IEL-019 Beg English Non-Native Speaker IEL-021 Int English Non-Native Speaker IEL-023 Adv English Non-Native Speaker John Deere Ag Tech JDA-041 John Deere SOE I JDA-072 JD Advanced Power Trains JDA-094 John Deere Air Cond Systems Law Enforce/Criminal Justice CJS-150 Intro/Criminal Just CJS-152 Criminal Investigation I CJS-156 Criminal Law CJS-158 Juvenile Justice CJS-160 Criminal Evidence & Procedure CJS-166 Corrections Learning Assistance Center TUT-013 Basic Memory Dynamics TUT-023 Test Taking Strategies TUT-026 Relieving Computer Anxiety Literature LIT-130 Intro to Literature LIT-147 Introduction to Fiction Machine Tool Technology MTT-050 Intro to Machining Procedures Massage Therapy MAS-060 A & P for Massage Therapist II MAS-067 Pathology/Massage Therapist MAS-075 Massage Therapy III MAS-077 Massage Clinic I

Human Services HSP-053 Work Experience Seminar I HSP-054 Field Experience I HSP-055 Work Experience Seminar II HSP-056 Field Experience II HSP-065 Intro to Substance Abuse HSP-103 Foundations of Human Services HSP-122 Social Welfare

Mathematics MAT-001 Pre-Algebra MAT-005 Beginning Algebra MAT-006 Intermediate Algebra MAT-009 Geometry MAT-116 General Education Math MAT-118 Math for Elem Teachers I MAT-125 Statistics MAT-130 College Algebra MAT-132 Trigonometry MAT-140 Algebra With Trigonometry MAT-210 Finite Mathematics MAT-211 Math Analysis MAT-218 Math for Elem Teachers II MAT-241 Analytical Geom-Calc I

Humanities HUM-120 Myths and Legends HUM-150 Humanities Through the Arts

Mechanical Electrical Tech MET-043 Motors and Generators MET-076 Supervised Occupational Exp

Independent Study INS-099 Portfolio Develop INS-200 Internship/Cooperative Educ INS-299 Independent Study

Medical Coding Specialist MCS-040 Health Info for Professionals MCS-050 Principles of CPT Coding MCS-055 Principles of ICD-10-CMCoding

Industrial Maintenance IND-052 Electrical Installation Proc

Music MUS-150 Music in Amer History/Culture MUS-229 Understanding Music

Horticulture HRT-072 Herbaceous Landscape Plants II HRT-092 Supervised Occupational Exp II

Philosophy PHI-232 World Religions PHI-270 Introduction to Philosophy PHI-280 Ethics

Reading RDG-007 Fundamentals of Reading RDG-009 Essentials in Reading RDG-050 Reading and Study Skills I

Physical Education PED-116 Golf PED-117 Advanced Golf PED-119 Karate PED-123 Karate II PED-143 Aerobics PED-172 Bsc Act Elem/Sec Child PED-209 Aerobic Fitness PED-210 P/F Aerobic Fitness PED-219 Karate III PED-223 Karate IV PED-224 Karate V PED-225 Karate VI

Recreation REC-180 Leadership/Recreat REC-181 Intro/Comm Recreat

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA-085 PTA Clinical Practicum III Physics PHY-110 Concepts of Physics PHY-115 Astronomy Political Science POS-160 American National Government POS-264 Intro/Interntnl Rel Power Plant Technology PPT-075 Supervised Occupational Exp Practical Nursing PNC-054 Practical Nursing III PNC-055 Basic Pharmacology II Programmable Logic Controllers PLC-050 PLC I-Allen Bradley SLC5/0x

Service Learning SLN-200 Community Service Social Science SOS-050 Human Relations Sociology SOC-280 Introduction to Sociology SOC-282 Social Problems Speech SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication SPE-200 Interpersonal Communication Strategies for Success SFS-101 Strategies for Success Technology TEC-040 Blueprint Reading/Industry I TEC-043 Industrial Safety TEC-045 Introduction to Drafting TEC-048 Applied Shop Computations TEC-050 Technical Math I TEC-054 Technical Math III TEC-055 Special Topics in Technology Welding WEL-047 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I WEL-048 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II WEL-057 Welding Fundamentals

Psychology PSY-271 Intr/Psychology PSY-274 Child Development PSY-275 Psych of Maturity and Old Age PSY-277 Social Psychology PSY-278 Family Relations PSY-279 Human Dev/Life Span

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Business BUS-081 Office Technology Internship BUS-083 Ofc Tech Internship-Medical BUS-085 Accounting Process BUS-090 Prin of Retailing BUS-091 Prin of Advertising BUS-092 Principles of Selling BUS-095 Fundamentals of Accounting BUS-113 Keyboarding BUS-115 Processing Info BUS-120 Business Career Development BUS-141 Business Communications BUS-142 Introduction to Business BUS-151 Financial Accounting BUS-152 Managerial Accounting BUS-200 Legal Environ/Business BUS-281 Business Statistics

Computer Aided Drafting CAD-056 CAD I CAD-057 CAD II CAD-062 Introduction to Solidworks CAD-075 Supervised Occupational Exp