Dear Laker Louie: A Laker Advice Column

Dear Laker Louie,

How can I make sure to stay connected to everyone at the college in the virtual environment?

Sincerely,
Concerned Communicator

Dear Concerned Communicator,
Don’t get your feathers ruffled! Here are some of my tips for staying connected with our community.

• Make sure to check that your address, phone number and email address are accurate by checking your Laker Hub after applying. If not, you can update them by changing your address in the Laker Hub under Student Demographics>Address Change or email admissions@ lakelandcollege.edu.
• Opt in for text messaging in your Laker Hub by clicking “Students” and going to the “Communication” tab. That way you can receive important messages from the college.
• Stay in contact with your instructors by checking your syllabi for their contact information as well as messaging them through Canvas or Laker Mail. You can also use the “Employee Directory” on our Lake Land College homepage.
• We know the whole paper mail thing is for the birds, but still make sure to check your postal mail for important information regarding your application and registration.
• Remember to take advantage of our Online Chat feature! To get started, go to lakelandcollege.edu, click the computer guy, select the department you need, enter your name and question and off you fly!

For help getting started or next steps feel free to email counsel@lakelandcollege.edu. Best of luck and keep quacking!

Sincerely,

Louie

Dear Laker Louie,

I want to apply to Lake Land College, but I don’t know how to get started. I have never taken any classes there before, and I don’t know what to expect. Do you have any advice on what to do?

Sincerely,
Nervous Newbie

1. Dear Nervous Newbie,
   Not to worry! The enrollment process is as smooth as water sliding off a duck’s back. I’ll waddle you through the process and you’ll be a member of our Laker Nation in no time!
   Visit lakelandcollege.edu/enroll to complete your Laker Profile and Intent to Enroll.
2. Watch your postal mail for more information on how to register for courses. If you are a new degree or certificate-seeking student with no previous college credits, watch for information on completing new student orientation and scheduling an advisement and registration day.
3. Make sure all of your contact information is up-to-date so all the cool people who work here can contact you about your intent, welcome letter and registration information.

If you have any questions about getting started or completing your next steps, email counsel@lakelandcollege.edu.

Once you’ve completed all that, you are officially a Laker! Welcome and we can’t wait to get to know you!

Sincerely,

Louie

Dear Laker Louie,

I am a sophomore, and I had some trouble navigating my online classes last semester. Are there any resources available to help me learn how to make the most of these classes? Oh, and I had some technology issues too. Is there anyone I can contact to help me with those?

Sincerely,
Lost in Cyberspace

Dear Lost in Cyberspace,
There are lots of resources to help you navigate your classes! Don’t fret, we will have your ducks in a row in no time!

In Canvas where all of your classes are nested, there are tutorials showing you how to navigate the different areas of your classes and such.

For any questions about using Canvas or navigating your classes, be sure to check out our cool Online Chat feature! Just go to lakelandcollege.edu, click the computer guy and our awesome faculty and staff will wing it from there!

As for your technology question, I would suggest contacting helpdesk@lakelandcollege.edu. The staff are really great about helping!
We want you to have the best Laker experience you can, so you can spread your wings and fly as a Laker Nation Alumnus. Thanks for sticking with us!

Sincerely,

Louie