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First Responders

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DEGREES & CERTIFICATES Transfer Degrees

Offered

These degrees are specifically geared toward students who plan to continue their education beyond L&C. • Associate in Arts • Associate in Science • Associate in Engineering Science • Associate in Fine Arts – Art • Associate in Fine Arts – Music Performance

Career Programs

These programs are geared toward students who want to begin their career after L&C. Many offer options for an Associate in Applied Science, Certificate of Proficency and/or Certificate of Completion. Learn more at lc.edu.

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Accounting Architectural Technology Automotive Technology Business Technology Child Development Criminal Justice Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Drafting and Design Environmental Science Exercise Science Fire Science Graphic Design Health Information & Medical Coding • Information Technology • Instrumentation and Control Systems

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Management Medical Assisting Music Production Nursing (ADN) Nurse Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Paralegal Paramedicine Process Operations Technology Radio Broadcasting Restoration Ecology Social Media Management Truck Driver Training Web Design & Development Welding Technology

www.lc.edu/credit-programs

An aerial image of the Godfrey Campus from the late 1960s/ early 1970s shows Lewis and Clark in transition from the allfemale Monticello College to the area’s first co-ed community college. The year 2020 marks 50 years since the Lewis and Clark Community College district was formed. Join us as we celebrate all year long, remembering 50 years of successes and looking forward to a bright future.

www.lc.edu/50years On the Cover:

Pictured on front (from left), L&C alumni Don Holliday, engineer/paramedic with the Alton Fire Department; Linsey Rice, police officer in Patrol at SIUE; Rusty Long, paramedic/ captain with the Alton Fire Department, and Megan Osterbur, paramedic at Alton Memorial EMS, are just a few of the community’s first responders who began their careers with a Lewis and Clark education. Read more on p. 4.

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Discover Day! Save The date

L&C Assistant Director of Academic Advisement Katie Kessler talks to a potential student Oct. 14 during the 2019 Fall Discover Day. The next Discover Day will take place Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.

www.lc.edu/discoverdays

Letter From The President A

s the fall semester winds down, Lewis and Clark Community College prepares for its 50th anniversary in 2020.

We’re celebrating 50 years of growth, 50 years of contributions to our local economy, and 50 years of educating and providing technical workforce skills to the community, among other accomplishments.

We’ve come a long way from just 450 students in 1970, to more than 13,000 today. With around 1,000 graduates per year, community members are hard pressed these days to find neighbors or friends who have not been impacted in some way by Lewis and Clark.

This month’s cover story (p. 4) focuses on the community’s first responders – many of whom trained at the college, including the Alton Fire Department’s Don Holliday. Learn more about our programs – Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Paramedicine and Emergency Medical Technician – and how you can get your start down those career paths.

See how the Nursing program is expanding experiences for students through community outreach and through live simulation exercises (p. 5).

Learn how the college recently recognized Family Literacy Week with our Adult Education division, and about the important work being done with families out of the L&C Scott Bibb Center in Alton. Celebrate with us L&C’s YouthBuild Americorps program for its ongoing contributions to area non-profits, including the Madison County Child Advocacy Center, which honored the program with its Harvest of Hope Award in October (p. 14).

Revisit some of the one-of-a-kind opportunities Lewis and Clark has offered

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Fire Trainer Dedicated in Memory of Ringering

the community recently, including the chance to see the Illinois Supreme Court hear real oral arguments, live in the Hatheway Cultural Center this fall (p. 15), and the summer dedication of a historical marker denoting the first soybeans planted in Illinois, right here in Alton back in 1851 (p. 7).

Looking to the future, check out the college’s renovation of River Bend Arena and read more about state funding authorization for the future renovation of L&C’s Main Complex (p. 8). Meet some of our newest faculty members (p.

9), and read about the groundbreaking work taking place at the L&C National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, which is integral to our river communities and beyond (p. 12-13).

Will 2020 be the year you start your story at Lewis and Clark? Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

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Tracing Soybeans’ Roots

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I am a Trailblazer: Alex St. Peters

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New Faculty Join L&C

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River Bend Arena Unveils New Look

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Former Monticello College and Lewis and Clark Community College President Gail Eldridge Myers passed away Aug. 11, 2019, at the age of 96.

“Gail will be remembered for his ready friendship with faculty, students and colleagues: a skill that reached out to engage the community in future planning for the region,” said Suzanne Bergmann Jessup, a former Monticello faculty member and colleague of Myers.

Myers was a communications educator, who served as president of Monticello during its transition to L&C, from September 1966, to June 1971.

“He was a great president; a well-spoken man,” said Bill Truckey, a former Monticello English professor.

“His leadership tremendously helped the transition.”

Swarovski Waterschool Takes Center Stage

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YouthBuild Honored With Award

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Lewis and Clark Training the Area’s First Responders When there’s an emergency in the Riverbend area, there’s a good chance a Lewis and Clark alum is around to help.

That’s because students in the college’s first responder degree programs often go on to live and work in their communities after earning their degrees or certificates.

PARAMEDICINE/EMT L&C’s program trains Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics who provide out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical services (EMS) system. EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Paramedics focus on providing advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system.

The program offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in Paramedicine, as well as a Certificate of Proficiency in Paramedicine and a Certificate of Completion in Emergency Medical Technician. www.lc.edu/program/paramedicine FIRE SCIENCE L&C’s Fire Science program helps students develop the skills to save a person’s property or life. They learn how to respond to different types of fires, what it takes to minimize property damage, and how to help someone who is a victim of a fire, accident or health problem. Training includes the examination of fire prevention techniques, building inspection procedures and the role public education can play in helping to prevent fires.

The program offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in Fire Science, as well as a Certificate of Proficiency in Fire Science and Certificates of Completion in Firefighter – Basic, Firefighter – Advanced, Fire Prevention Specialist, Company Officer, Fire Instructor, Fire Apparatus Operator, Roadway Rescue Specialist and Hazardous Materials Operations. www.lc.edu/program/firescience

CRIMINAL JUSTICE L&C’s program helps students develop a basis for a critical understanding of criminal justice in the United States by examining crime and its consequences, and criminal law and its applications. They participate in active learning and look at criminal justice through a current events lens, with a goal of understanding the structure and decision making of law enforcement, the administration of justice (from arrest to trial), and the juvenile justice process. The training will give you the background you need for a variety of criminal justice positions.

The program offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a Certificate of Profiency in Criminal Justice. www.lc.edu/program/criminaljustice NURSING L&C Nursing students learn to function as professional, interdisciplinary team members, and to provide care to individuals in order to promote health and manage health problems through classroom, lab, simulation instruction and clinical experience each semester in local hospitals, extended care facilities and other health care agencies. The associate degree nurse functions as a team member to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families and communities.

The program offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing. Graduates are able to apply for the NCLEX-RN for licensing, and those who pass can apply for a license to practice as a registered nurse. www.lc.edu/nursing

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Lewis and Clark alumnus Don Holliday credits a work ethic instilled by his parents, combined with skillsets learned at L&C, for his success climbing the ranks within the Alton Fire Department.

A 20-year AFD veteran, he has been able to steadily advance his career by learning new skills, and has earned associate degrees in both Fire Science and Paramedicine from Lewis and Clark.

“Through the years, I have attained certifications in CPR instruction, technical rescue and advanced firefighter,” Holliday said. “After a promotion, I currently hold the position of engineer/ paramedic.”

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but it offers classes both on campus and online.

“The education at L&C has afforded me access to an awesome career,” Holliday said. “It’s given me the knowledge to perform my job effectively. The degrees and certifications made me eligible for preference points during promotional exams and pay incentives. As a result, it has given me the ability to provide for my family.”

According to Holliday, the best part about his career is it has given him the opportunity to help people.

“Assisting with the births of three babies in the field have been shining moments in my career so far,” Holliday said. “Being able to help people is the best part.”

Don Holliday

Mobile Firefighter Trainer Honors Late Capt. Jake Ringering Area firefighters now have access to state-of-the-art training on the road with a Live Fire Multi-Trainer System named in honor of Capt. Jake Ringering, of the Godfrey Fire Protection District, who died in the line of duty, March 5, 2019.

Lewis and Clark and the Alton Fire Department dedicated “The Jake,” Sept. 7, at Alton Public Works in front of a crowd which included Ringering’s family.

“This is a wonderful day to commemorate a horrible day,” Alton Mayor Brant Walker said. “I can’t thank Chief (Bernie) Sebold enough for finding this grant. Without Lewis and Clark Community College, this training facility would not be here today.”

The trainer was aquired thanks to a grant of $227,273, which covered 90 percent of the cost for the unit. The Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation covered the remaining 10 percent ($22,727).

(Top Left) Following the dedication ceremony, several area fire fighters held demonstrations of the various ways the unit will be used.

(Top Right) Alton Fire Chief and Lewis and Clark Fire Science Coordinator Bernie Sebold leads a tour of the Live Fire MultiTrainer System.

(Bottom Right) Sebold helps Logan and Elaina Ringering, the children of Allison and the late Jake Ringering, christen the new mobile training unit with a traditional washdown.

The L&C Fire Science program will utilize the trainer. In addition, L&C Truck Driver Training students will transport the mobile unit to various sites throughout the region, which will both enhance their on-road experience and also save the Alton Fire Department time and money.

www.lc.edu/program/firescience • www.lc.edu/program/truckdrivertraining

LC Ready

College Conducts Campuswide Emergency Drill

Lewis and Clark Community College conducted a fullscale emergency preparedness exercise over the summer on its Godfrey Campus to test the response, assessment and recovery components of its Campus Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP), known as LC Ready, which was put in place last year.

L&C’s incident management team, security and maintenance departments, as well as Godfrey Emergency Management (ESDA) and local first responder agencies (Godfrey Fire/Alton Memorial EMS), participated in the simulated tornado event Aug. 2.

The team meets monthly to go over the CEOP and work through ongoing updates to ensure the college is as prepared as possible in the event of a real emergency.

From left, Facilities Manager Mike Randall, Director of Campus Safety Brad Raish and Emergency Management Consultant Chris Sichra discuss procedures with one another during the emergency preparedness exercise Aug. 2. www.lc.edu - 5

Live Nursing Simulation In order to expand and practice their clinical judgements, Lewis and Clark Community College Nursing students participated in Live Case Studies, Aug. 14, in the Templin Nursing Building. Students from all semesters in the Nursing program were represented in the live simulation.

Careers in Nursing Event

Provides Educational, Career Options

Ashley Hansen, a Lewis and Clark Community College LPN Bridge Honors student, assists a potential Nursing student during the Careers in Nursing event held Sept. 21 at L&C’s East St. Louis Higher Education Center. Representatives from several area nursing programs were there to inform the community about the many career opportunities in the field and the educational options available to them.

www.lc.edu/nursing

Discussing Cannabis in the Community

Local leaders were on hand at L&C’s East St. Louis Higher Education Center Sept. 12 to discuss Illinois’ legalization of recreational marijuana.

The informational discussion, titled State Senator Christopher Belt and State “Cannabis in the Community,” sought Representative Latoya Greenwood address to inform the public the crowd at the ESTL Campus during about the law, which Cannabis in the Community Sept. 12. is set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2020, and possible ramifications for residents.

Senator Christopher Belt, Representative LaToya Greenwood and others were on hand to provide information and answer questions.

“As the laws around the legalization of recreational marijuana change, it’s important to understand how those changes impact our community and those we serve,” said East St. Louis Center Director of Academic Affairs Dobbie Herrion.

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www.lc.edu/estl

(Top) L&C Nursing Student Morgan Gill tends to her patient, role played by Health Sciences Division Assistant Diane McDonough.

(Bottom) L&C Nursing Student James Mitchell performs an exam on practice patient Carter Phillips, of Alton.

Blazer Visits Bike MS Lewis and Clark’s mascot, Blazer the Newfie, helped cut the ribbon at the starting line Saturday, Sept. 7, and posed for photos with riders participating in the two-day Bike MS: Gateway Getaway Ride 2019 at the college’s Godfrey Campus. Around 1,300 cyclists rode in support of nearly 1 million Americans living with multiple sclerosis. At the time of publication, riders have raised more than $1.2 million in the fight against multiple

sclerosis. Bike MS: Gateway Getaway is one of more than 70 rides across the country hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year, more than 80,000 people are expected to participate in Bike MS nationwide.

nationalmssociety.org

L&C Commemorates

First Soybeans Planted in Illinois Lewis and Clark Community College, the City of Alton and the Illinois State Historical Society revealed a bit of hidden history this summer with the dedication of an official historical marker on the site where the first soybeans were planted in Illinois back in 1851.

The commemorative event took place Aug. 23 at 417 Prospect Street in Alton, where the marker stands today.

“It is said that Alton has a unique history unlike any other place,” Alton Mayor Brant Walker said. “With such features as the confluence of the rivers, the Lovejoy Monument, Lincoln-Douglas debate site, and now documented evidence of the first soybeans planted in Illinois, this truly adds a great new chapter to the history of the City of Alton.”

This historical story includes elements of the 1849 Gold Rush, a medical doctor from Alton, 17 shipwrecked Japanese sailors who were rescued after 50 days adrift in the Pacific, and an unbroken chain of custody of Japanese Peas that made their way back to Alton in April 1851 to become the first soybeans grown in Illinois.

“Once in a great while, forgotten history comes into contemporary memory and it is very exciting,” L&C President Dale Chapman said. “This is one of those times!”

Pictured, from left to right, are State Sen. Rachelle Crowe, State Rep. Monica Bristow, Alton Mayor Brant Walker, State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, L&C President Dale Chapman, Reid Memorial Library Assistant Directors Liz Burns and Greg Cash, retired University of Illinois Professor Emeritus Theodore Hymowitz and historian and author Cindy Reinhardt. www.lc.edu - 7

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L&C Alumnus Alex St. Peters is turning his passion for the Riverbend community into a long-term career. He may even run for local office someday.

Members of the local business community know St. Peters, 26, of Alton, from his work as the RiverBend Growth Association’s member communications representative.

“I chose my career path because I love the local Riverbend community, and wanted to find a way to support it,” St. Peters said.

He got his start at L&C after he went to a university and decided it wasn’t a good fit. There, he found the student camaraderie he was looking for, as well as passionate and dedicated professors.

“The impact Lewis and Clark has had on my career has been tremendous,” he said. “It allowed me to explore my options and was an affordable way to do so.”

St. Peters graduated from Lewis and Clark in Fall 2013 with an Associate in Science degree, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, with emphasis in Employment Relations, from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Spring 2017.

While at SIUE, he completed an internship with the RBGA and was asked to stay on part-time afterward, eventually transitioning to full time in October 2018.

Through RBGA, St. Peters serves as co-chair of the Young Adults Committee and has helped raise roughly $10,000 over

Alex St. Peters two years to donate to local non-profits and give students in the Young Adults Committee scholarships.

“The best part about working with the RiverBend Growth Association has been the ability to build strong relationships between community leaders, business leaders and the communities of the Riverbend. Through these relationships and connections, we can build and foster growth in the Riverbend, and I am excited about our future,” he said. “I couldn’t be happier to work where I do.”

State Announces $37.5 Million to Renovate Main Complex Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a $37.5 million authorization for the renovation of Lewis and Clark’s Main Complex in the state capital budget this year. Although the funds have yet to be released to the college, the funding allocation was a welcomed announcement for L&C leadership, who have sought funding for the historic complex for many years.

“The Main Complex is likely the most historic building complex on an Illinois community college campus and is badly in need of renovation and repairs,” said President Dale Chapman.

The 116,000 square-foot complex comprises five buildings dating back to 1889 – Baldwin and Caldwell Halls (1889), Fobes Hall (1916), Wade Hall (1926) and Reid Hall (1988).

These buildings house Reid Memorial Library, the Bookstore, the WLCA 89.9-FM radio station, the Family Health Clinic and the Enrollment Center, in addition to instructional space for 3,461 students enrolled in 332 classes each semester, and office space for more than 150 employees and student services, and more.

A renovation will seek to address needs arisen from advancing technologies over the years, accessibility concerns, building code issues and everyday wear and tear. In student service areas, renovations should also help create a more functional and inviting environment for students.

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Back to school Blazer the Newfie pops into the one of WLCA 89.9-FM’s recording studios on the college’s Godfrey Campus to greet students on the first day of the fall semester, Aug. 26.

Five New Faculty Welcomed to Campus Five full-time faculty members joined Lewis and Clark for the 2019-2020 academic year, each filling a vacated faculty position.

Angela Hung, Art Hung has taught in the Art department since 2007 as an adjunct instructor. She has taught ceramics, sculpture and 3D Design at L&C, Blackburn College and St. Louis Community College. In addition to teaching, Hung’s new position as Gallery Director will entail planning, promoting and implementing art exhibitions.

David Petrullis, Architecture Petrullis is a registered architect who, for the last 14 years, has directed the Architectural Technology program at the College of Lake County, where he also taught in the Construction Management Technology and Computer Aided Design departments. Petrullis has worked as an architect in his own practice, and as a principal architect in two other firms. He has taught for the College of DuPage, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Herzing College in Madison, Wisconsin.

Rosemarie Vithayathil, Biology Vithayathil earned a doctoral degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California Irvine, a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southern Connecticut State University and was a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University. She has taught at Washington State University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Southwestern Illinois College, McKendree University and Maryville University.

Abby Stephens, Biology Stephens taught for 10 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as an adjunct in the Department of Biological Sciences, where she was also the Lab Coordinator. She also taught Anatomy and Physiology for several semesters as an adjunct at L&C. Stephens earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Aurora University and an Master of Science at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Pictured in the front row, left to right, are Vice President of Academic Affairs Linda Chapman, Dean of Transfer Programs Jill Lane and Dr. Rosemarie Vithayathil, Biology; Second row, left to right, are David Petrullis, Architecture; Ashley Mayernik, Nursing, and Abby Stephens, Biology. In the back row, left to right, are Angela Hung, Art, and Dean of Career Programs Sue Czerwinski.

Ashley Mayernik, Nursing Mayernik earned her baccalaureate and master’s degrees in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in the neonatal intensive care unit and St. Anthony’s Health Center as a Medical Surgical nurse. Mayernik taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri St. Louis for several years.

Chapman Honored for Excellence in Teaching Developmental Education Professor Chrissie Chapman is Lewis and Clark’s 2019 Emerson Electric Excellence in Teaching Award recipient.

“I’ve been here 20 years, and I’ve enjoyed working here every year,” Chapman said. “The thing that really brings me the most joy is when I complete projects with my students, I ask them to step out of the box. I ask them to do things that they are not accustomed to doing, and a lot of it has to do with helping other people. They jump in with both feet, and they are often coming from impoverished backgrounds themselves. But the compassion they show for others touches my heart.”

Chapman and her students have orchestrated “Hate Has No Home Here” campaigns, “LC has Heart” initiatives and the “Is this Love?” exhibit, which promoted healthy relationships.

Most recently, Chapman and her students started a student group to help de-stigmatize mental illness called Active Minds. They are bringing a yoga and meditation room to campus, which can be used as a retreat for peace and quiet. Her students also drummed up support for an anti-suicide initiative called “Send Silence Packing,” an exhibit which will be coming to L&C in Spring 2020. www.lc.edu - 9

River Bend Arena Renovations Wrapping Up Gym Floor Features School Mascot

L&C’s George C. Terry River Bend Arena is still undergoing some renovations, but the gym reopened early this fall with a brand new look.

The new wood floor, replacing the old artificial one, now incorporates the Trailblazers mascot, Blazer, along with a dual-stained design.

The Trailblazers Volleyball team played the first athletic event on the new floor in September.

The $2.876 million renovation project began in the spring and included a new roof, HVAC upgrades, gutter replacement, electrical improvements, waterproofing, classroom and office renovations, locker room upgrades, and ADA upgrades.

Athletic offices are currently housed in Wade Hall, but are expected to be moved back into River Bend Arena by the Spring 2020 semester.

www.lc.edu/athletics

Rabale Named

NJCAA DI Women’s Soccer Player of the Week Mid-fielder Boitumelo “B” Rabale scored an NJCAA Player of the Week nod this fall after netting nine goals in just three games for the Lewis and Clark Community College Trailblazers.

The week of Sept. 16-22 included an 8-1 victory over Kaskaskia, a 6-1 win over Southwest Tennessee and an 9-0 victory over Wabash Valley. Rabale tallied a hat trick in each of the three wins.

As of Oct. 5, Rabale is tied for the NJCAA DI lead in goals with 39. She is tops in assists with 27 and leads the league in total points with 105.

“She’s having a great year,” Coach Tim Rooney said.

“She’s just playing at such an unbelievably high level right now.”

Rabale, a sophomore from Maseru, Lesotho who helped lead the team to the 2018 National Junior College Athletic Association DI National Women’s Soccer Tournament, finished last season with 21 goals and 29 assists.

Boitumelo Rabale steals the ball in a Sept. 9 win over Wabash Valley.

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ER BLAZ TRAIL Tiana Wiseman

Although a freshman at Lewis and Clark, Tiana Wiseman is a volleyball veteran with nine years of experience at the net.

Wiseman, a middle hitter from Marble Hill, Missouri, graduated from Woodland High School in 2019, where she was a four-sport athlete. In addition to volleyball, she was a member of the basketball, softball and track and field teams.

“I wanted to continue to play volleyball out of high school,” Wiseman said. “I already knew one of the Trailblazers players, so Lewis and Clark was a comfortable choice.”

Wiseman considers fellow Marble Hill native and Trailblazers middle hitter, sophomore Emma Rinacke, a mentor.

“She’s a really good middle,” Wiseman said. “She knows where to place the ball.”

In high school, Wiseman earned placement on the All-Conference, All-WIT and AllDistrict teams.

Wiseman says the memories she and her new teammates have made on an off the court are among the highlights of her time at L&C. That bond is the reason she recommends the sport to other athletes.

“It’s a great way to be part of a family,” Wiseman said. “They make you feel surrounded by family even when your family is far away. I want to play volleyball for as long as I can.”

When it comes to the L&C campus, Wiseman says the small size and the friendliness reminds her of home.

“The best things about being a Trailblazer are the people and the community,” she said. “Academically, I love the classes and the teachers.”

Wiseman wants to pursue a science degree in the hopes of becoming a veterinarian.

Her goal is to continue playing volleyball at a four-year university following Lewis and Clark.

Men’s and Women’s Soccer Earn National Rankings In the most recent polls from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Trailblazers men’s and women’s soccer land among the top 20 Division I teams.

The women’s Oct. 21 Division I poll ranked the Trailblazers raked No. 6 overall. The women started the season at No. 7, but dropped to No. 11 Sept. 9 before climbing their way back into the top 10 in the Sept. 30 rankings.

As last year’s District champions, the top-seeded Trailblazers hosted the Region 24 women’s tournament.

They finished the regular season with a record of 14-2.

The men’s Division I poll dated Oct. 21 ranked the Trailblazers No. 17 overall. Unranked at the beginning of the season, the Trailblazers first appeared in the rankings at No. 20 on Sept. 23 and reached a season high of No. 15 in the Oct. 7 poll.

The men’s team finished the regular season Oct. 20 with a record of 122-1. They were eliminated from the Region 24 tournament in a 2-1 loss to Heartland College on Oct. 27. www.lc.edu - 11

NGRREC Hosts Representatives from

Swarovski Foundation and Waterschool Program L&C’s National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) recently welcomed Jahkya Rahman, director of the Swarovski Foundation, and Clemens Scheiber, head of the Swarovski Waterschool program, for a visit.

During their stay, Rahman and Scheiber got to experience the Swarovski Waterschool USA: Mississippi River program in action with a river clean-up event and visits to two area participating schools: Crossroads College Preparatory School in St. Louis and Lovejoy School in Brooklyn, Illinois. The local Waterschool is headquartered at NGRRECSM and is the first of its kind in North America.

(Above) Volunteers gathered Sept. 28 to help remove debris along the river. In the front row, from left to right, are Everette Jumper, Amelia Jumper, Anna Jumper, Anna Hartley and Delhia Alexander. In the second row, from left to right, are NGRREC Swarovski Waterschool Educator Tiffany Atkinson, Tammy Hartley, Swarovski Foundation Director Jahkya Rahman, Nicole Smith, Nick Hartley, NGRREC Field Technician Robin Ingersol, Rachel Swift and Bert Hartley. In the back row, from left to right, are Jamie Jumper, Luke Jumper and Head of Swarovski Waterschool Program Clemens Scheiber.

(Right) Head of Swarovski Waterschool Clemens Schieber observes Devin Lieberman and Jack Zigler, students at Crossroads College Prep in St. Louis, while they discuss renewable and non-renewable energy sources.

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9 Annual St. Louis Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Retreat

The 9th Annual St. Louis Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (SLEEC) Retreat was hosted by Lewis and Clark Community College and the National Great Rivers Research Education Center, Sept. 21.

The retreat featured presentations by researchers working in those fields at various institutions around St. Louis, a poster session, and a keynote speaker, Jason Rohr, who focused his presentation on biodiversity and disease.

“It was an honor for us to host the event; it provided a great opportunity for NGRREC and the college as a whole to become more familiar to the community in the broader St. Louis region,” NGRREC Community Ecologist Tony Dell said. “We really wanted to show off the college, both the main Godfrey campus and also NGRREC, the important work we do both in basic and applied research and its application to management and policy, and our important education and outreach activities. Of course, research is the glue that connected everyone at the event, so that was a focus of the day, and it was great to hear about all the diverse research projects of speakers and poster presenters.”

The annual SLEEC Retreat builds upon regional strengths in ecology, evolution and conservation by bringing together scientists from across the St. Louis region to present their research, exchange ideas and build collaborations.

(Top) Horticulture Manager Ethan Braasch leads a garden and sculpture tour of L&C’s Godfrey Campus during the 9th Annual St. Louis Ecology, Evolution and Conservation (SLEEC) Retreat.

(Bottom) SLEEC participants tour the Green Roof of NGRREC’s Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station during the retreat.

Students Soak Up Knowledge at

Annual Water Festival Eighteen local fifth-grade classes explored 22 interactive booths focusing on the importance of water during the L&C National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s 17th Annual Water Festival, Friday, Sept. 27.

Since the educational experience was first held in 2002, more than 12,000 students and 130 teachers from 40 schools in about a dozen counties and two states have participated in the Water Festival, which is entirely funded by sponsorships and free for participants.

“We’re so happy to be able to offer this experience to our local fifth graders year after year,” said Allison Rhanor, environmental educator at NGRRECSM. “After 17 years, we’re getting college students volunteering at the event they attended when they were in fifth grade, which is pretty special.”

Other organizations involved in Water Festival include the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, The Nature Institute of Godfrey, North Elementary School and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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YouthBuild Receives

Harvest of Hope Award Madison County Child Advocacy Center (CAC) presented L&C’s YouthBuild Americorps program with its annual “Harvest of Hope” award this fall.

Students in the YouthBuild program built spinning wooden pinwheels, a national symbol for child abuse prevention, which were displayed throughout April in the Madison County Administration Building along with the center’s children’s display, representing the number of children interviewed in the previous year at the center.

CAC Executive Director Carrie Cohan said the center’s annual Harvest of Hope event shines a light on those in the community that make hope and healing possible for children.

“Lewis and Clark Community College’s Building Futures/ YouthBuild program has not only transformed the lives of youth in the area, but various students from the program have volunteered with the CAC for different events throughout the years,” Cohan said. “They are helping make a difference.”

Building Futures YouthBuild, which is housed at L&C’s Scott

Pictured are YouthBuild Construction Trainer Kelley Marsh, Jordan Sanders, Memphis Shaw, Christopher Cox, Chief Judge William Mudge, L&C Adult Education Student Services Coordinator Sherrie Kirbach, YouthBuild Trainer Mitch Fletcher, L&C Adult Education Director Sabrina Davis,Carlitto Harris, Isaiah Kuehnel, L&C Adult Education Pathway Advocate Kavon Lacey and CAC Director Carrie Cohan at the annual Harvest of Hope event in October. Photo courtesy of CAC. Bibb Center in Alton, is designed to serve out-of-school youth, 16 to 24 years of age. The career pathway program is designed to prepare young adults to earn their High School Equivalency/ GED or complete their high school diploma while gaining skills in construction, information technology or as a certified nursing assistant. The program is also an AmeriCorps network affiliate member, which provides students with leadership opportunities while allowing them to earn money for their education and participate in service-learning activities within the community.

“Many of our members have been helped by community organizations like the Madison County Child Advocacy Center, so to pay it forward also adds value to our members’ experience,” Director Sabrina Davis said. “We are proud to be able to assist this organization that helps young people to stay safe.”

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Spotlight on: Adult Education & Family Literacy

L&C’s Adult Education division celebrated National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept. 22-28, by spreading awareness of the approaches used to educate adults and promote family literacy.

The division helps students earn their GED®, learn English as a Second Language, and/or get training for a new career.

Project READ is a program that matches students with trained volunteer tutors from the community. Prospective participants can enjoy the flexibility of scheduled session times and locations according to their availability.

“More than 60,000 people in L&C’s district struggle with basic literacy,” Student Services Coordinator Nancy Young said. “Project READ is the perfect program for prospective learners who are looking to improve their skills to further their education or qualify to enter the workforce.”

L&C’s Scott Bibb Center is home to Project READ and other Adult Education programs. Childcare is also provided at Scott Bibb, as well as Family Literacy programming.

The program helps parents focus on improving the whole family’s educational goals. They can get their GED® while helping their children succeed in school.

Parents with at least one child under 16 years old can participate in parenting education, family visits and parent/child activities while working toward the GED®.

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Fridegonde “Fride” Klouvi of Glen Carbon takes a break from studying for her GED® exam to read to her 2-year-old daughter, Tina. Klouvi is studying at the Scott Bibb Center in Alton in order to access the child care.

Illinois Supreme Court

Hears Oral Arguments at L&C

The Illinois Supreme Court listened to oral arguments on two cases – one criminal; the other civil – in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre at Lewis and Clark Community College, Sept. 18.

“Moving beyond the courthouse to hear arguments at other locations throughout the state has become an integral part of the Court’s ongoing efforts to educate the public on the critical work we do,” said Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier. “At a time when so much of government seems so erratic, it is especially important for citizens to understand the vital role played by the judicial system in protecting the foundations of our democracy and affirming individual rights and responsibilities.”

More than 800 people, including students from 12 area high schools, were on hand to witness the court in action.

Following the arguments, the attorneys involved took questions from the audience.

(Top) Justice Robert Thomas, left, alongside Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier, questions the attorney during oral arguments in the case of People v. Morger.

(Bottom) A group of students from Alton High School were among those from 12 schools who attended the event.

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