Lake Land College Announces Fall 2019 Graduates Posted on January 27, 2020 Lake Land College is proud to announce that more than 180 students graduated with degrees and certificates after completion of the 2019 fall semester. The graduates are organized by home town. Haileigh Verdeyen Altamont Associate in Arts Psychology John Nacke Arcola Certificate Manufacturing Skills I Cheyanne Wahl Arcola Certificate Cosmetology Alana Bernardi Arthur Associate in Applied Science Accounting Andrea Bernardi Arthur Associate in Applied Science Marketing Andrea Bernardi Arthur Certificate Professional Sales Madison Corum Arthur Certificate Cosmetology Tanner Wilson Ashmore Certificate Auto Mechanic Peyton Kelso Assumption Certificate Cosmetology Matthew Buennemeyer Beecher City Associate in Applied Science IT-Programming Matthew Smith Beecher City Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Brian Butt Bethany Associate in Applied Science IT-Network Administration Eric Beilfuss Bloomington Certificate Basic Welding Jesse Fisher Brownstown Associate in Liberal Studies Maisie Howard Brownstown Associate in Arts Communication Studies Taylor Dunckel Casey Associate in Arts Elementary Education Ashley Peterson Casey Associate in Arts English Amanda Rincker Cerro Gordo Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Jamie Beck Charleston Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Jamie Beck Charleston Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Krystine Blackwell Charleston Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work Jason Duhamell Charleston Associate in Arts Business Amy Eggers Charleston Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Ashley Fisher Charleston Associate in Applied Science Management Jessica Fuqua Charleston Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Jessica Fuqua Charleston Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Emily Galbreath Charleston Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Ramie Jenkins Charleston Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Schawana Joseph Charleston Associate in Arts Liberal Arts Mercedes Kirby Charleston Associate in Arts Psychology Makiah Koonce Charleston Associate in Arts Elementary Education Presley Martin Charleston Associate in Arts Pre-Nursing Yesica Martinez Montes de Oca Charleston Certificate IT-Programming Kathryn McKee Charleston Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Education Kathryn McKee Charleston Associate in Arts Special Education Chrystal Parsley Charleston Associate in Science Business Administration Cameron Redden Charleston Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Emily Reid Charleston Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Sociology Patrick Simonton Charleston Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Andrea Spears Charleston Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Brandon Stevens Charleston Associate in Liberal Studies Katy Stokes Charleston Associate in Arts Undecided Chantel Switzer Chrisman Certificate Cosmetology Taylor Shaw Columbia Associate in Arts Special Education Brittany Snyder Decatur Certificate Cosmetology Matthew Clark Effingham Associate in Applied Science IT-Programming Jessica Hackman Effingham Certificate Accounting Cody Hennigh Effingham Associate in Applied Science Accounting Olga Hernandez Effingham Associate in Applied Science Law Enforcement Olga Hernandez Effingham Certificate Law Enforcement Operations Levi Jones Effingham Certificate Management Jody Kollmann Effingham Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Nicholas Miller Effingham Associate in Applied Science IT-Web Technology Jordan Miller Effingham Associate in Science Business Administration Brooke Rueter Effingham Associate in Arts English Clare Shamhart Effingham Certificate Accounting Chelsi Shoemaker Effingham Associate in Liberal Studies Holly Simons Effingham Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Michael Stephens Effingham Associate in Arts Business Nermine Wassef Effingham Associate in Applied Science IT-Computer Applications Trent Yocum Effingham Associate in Science Business Administration Tyler Null Findlay Associate in Applied Science Welding Tyler Null Findlay Certificate Welding Technology Logan Hawker Hazel Dell Associate in Arts Business Dylan Jeffries Humboldt Certificate Basic Welding Keanna Doss Joliet Associate in Arts Recreation Nathaniel Shick Kansas Associate in Arts Pre-Nursing Emily Wilson Kansas Associate in Arts Business Nadine Schnell Lakewood Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Nadine Schnell Lakewood Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Jessica Bonner Lerna Associate in Applied Science Accounting Jessica Bonner Lerna Certificate Accounting Jordan Philpott Lerna Associate in Applied Science Paramedical Services Jordan Philpott Lerna Certificate Paramedical Services Samantha Forrest Lostant Associate in Liberal Studies Chase Trinkle Louisville Associate in Science Pre-Medicine Desiree Powell Lovington Associate in Liberal Studies William Eggers Marshall Certificate Basic Welding Haley Birdsong Mattoon Associate in Liberal Studies Caleb Borntrager Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Robotic & Automated Manufacturing Joshua Bragg Mattoon Certificate Basic Welding William Drennan Mattoon Certificate Management Toni Enloe Mattoon Certificate Law Enforcement Operations David Gonzalez Mattoon Certificate Manufacturing Skills I Scott Graham Mattoon Associate in Liberal Studies Laura Harmon Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Radio-TV Broadcasting Laura Harmon Mattoon Certificate Radio Broadcasting Laura Harmon Mattoon Certificate Broadcast Announcing Nathanael Harper Mattoon Associate in Arts Psychology Cole Kidwell Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Management Chelsea Kline Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Accounting Chelsea Kline Mattoon Certificate Accounting Owen Livingston Mattoon Associate in Arts Undecided Melissa Minor Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Office Manager Melissa Minor Mattoon Certificate Office Receptionist Michael Mriscin Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Radio-TV Broadcasting Michael Mriscin Mattoon Certificate Radio Broadcasting Caleb Myers Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Mechanical-Electrical Technology Andrew Nevius Mattoon Associate in Applied Science IT-Network Administration Nicholas Poorman Mattoon Certificate Manufacturing Skills I Allison Posten Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Lyndsey Reedy Mattoon Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work Denise Sinclair Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Horticulture Production & Landscape Denise Sinclair Mattoon Certificate Horticulture Tyler Smith Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Computer Aided Design Technology Tyler Smith Mattoon Associate in Science Pre-Engineering Tyler Smith Mattoon Certificate Computer-Aided Drafting Amanda Snowden Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Management Amanda Snowden Mattoon Certificate Professional Sales Megan Stewart Mattoon Associate in Liberal Studies Brandy Verdin Mattoon Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work Trevor Watkins Mattoon Certificate Welding Technology Lisa Weber Mattoon Associate in Liberal Studies Candice TRUE Mattoon Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Natalie Hall Montrose Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Psychology Thomas Jewell Montrose Associate in Applied Science Civil Engineering Technology – Coop Alexis McKee Montrose Associate in Applied Science Medical Assistant Alexis McKee Montrose Certificate Medical Assistant Ryan Dailey Moweaqua Certificate Basic Welding Courtney Arnold Neoga Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Psychology Zachary Buidens Neoga Associate in Applied Science Renewable Energy Zachary Buidens Neoga Certificate Sustainable Energy Madeline Morrison Neoga Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Kristen Hunt Niantic Associate in Applied Science Management Kristen Hunt Niantic Certificate Management Kimberly Blount Oakland Associate in Arts Liberal Arts Shelton Cash Oakland Associate in Applied Science Electronics Engineering Technology Dylan Lee Oakland Associate in Applied Science IT-Network Administration Boyd Turnbow Oakland Certificate Basic Welding Leah West Oakland Associate in Liberal Studies Laura Perry Olney Associate in Liberal Studies Tonya Claxon Pana Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Courtney Endsley Pana Associate in Applied Science Early Childhood Care and Education Amy Fulk Pana Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Taylor Inman Pana Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Zachary Kulinski Pana Associate in Science Pre-Medicine Kristi Peters Pana Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Karla Price Pana Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Shayna Stremming Pana Associate in Arts Liberal Arts Martha Vargas Pana Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Kirstin Whitlatch Pana Associate in Arts Elementary Education Torrey Wilbur Pana Associate in Science Pre-Nursing Trenton Daugherty Paris Certificate Basic Welding Carson Myers Paris Associate in Arts Early Childhood Education Ethan Hanabarger Ramsey Associate in Liberal Studies Drew Morris Robinson Associate in Arts Business Jonathan Bialeschki Sadorus Associate in Arts Business Jordan Noll Saint Elmo Certificate Cosmetology Belinda Agney Shelbyville Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Psychology Gerdeley Baptiste Shelbyville Associate in Applied Science Medical Assistant Gerdeley Baptiste Shelbyville Certificate Medical Assistant Claire Brickey Shelbyville Associate in Arts Business Mason Cameron Shelbyville Associate in Arts Undecided Dillon Carsell Shelbyville Certificate Basic Welding Jenna Helton Shelbyville Associate in Arts Pre-Nursing Trevor Hendryx Shelbyville Associate in Science Secondary Education-Physics Micah Black Shirley Associate in Arts Agriculture Eric Tarter Sigel Associate in Arts History David Thompson Springfield Associate in Arts History Gary Clark Springfield Associate in Liberal Studies Kristin Hardesty Staunton Associate in Liberal Studies Tatum Ellis Sullivan Associate in Arts Communication Studies Shawna Hatten Sullivan Certificate Manufacturing Skills I Taylor Selby Sullivan Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Criminal Justice Paige Sieberns Sullivan Certificate Cosmetology April Vandeventer Sullivan Associate in Arts Psychology Kaylee Newkirk Teutopolis Associate in Applied Science Office Assistant-Legal Kaylee Newkirk Teutopolis Certificate Office Support Specialist-Microsoft Office Kaylee Newkirk Teutopolis Certificate Office Support Specialist Jacob Schmidt Teutopolis Associate in Arts Undecided Alison Finn Thomasboro Associate in Applied Science Medical Coding & Health Information Alison Finn Thomasboro Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Claire Guyon Toledo Associate in Arts Pre-Nursing Kodie Martin Toledo Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse Sarah White Toledo Associate in Arts Communication Studies Bailey Wafford Tower Hill Associate in Arts Psychology Jenna Slaughter Tuscola Associate in Applied Science Law Enforcement Jenna Slaughter Tuscola Certificate Law Enforcement Operations Brenden Teak Tuscola Associate in Arts Business Kaleb Blake Watson Associate in Arts Psychology Carly Geltz Watson Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work Kady Wilkins Watson Certificate Entrepreneurship Lara Owens Windsor Associate in Arts Business Robbie Stiner Windsor Associate in Arts Business
Lake Land College Holds Study Abroad Info Session Posted on January 24, 2020 Students interested in exploring the beauty of Spanish art, history, food and language are encouraged to attend the Short-Term Study Abroad to Spain Info Session on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. in the Northwest Building, room 105. The 10-day study abroad adventure will be from June 15 to June 24, with two days allocated for travel-time to and from Spain. Beginning in the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, Barcelona, the tour group will travel through the country to the central capital of Madrid, stopping at landmarks in Seville and ending at Costa del Sol. The study abroad opportunity is available through the Humanities and Communication Division and is open to all students. Basic knowledge of the Spanish language is encouraged, but not a requirement. Trip fees include round-trip airfare, transportation, sightseeing tours and site visits, hotel accommodations with private bathrooms, breakfast and dinner daily, full-time multi-lingual tour director and a travel protection plan through Travel Protection Plan Plus. For more specific trip details, visit http://www.explorica.com/reynolds09891. For more information about the upcoming info session, contact Casey Reynolds, Spanish/English instructor, at 217-234-5319 or creynolds50492@lakelandcollege.edu.
Lake Land College offers a Pharmacy Technician Course Posted on January 23, 2020 Lake Land College is offering a 50-hour Pharmacy Technician course on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning March 24, from 6-9:30 p.m. The course will prepare students to work as a pharmacy technician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Through classroom lecture and hands-on labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200 drugs”, I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. Class will be held at Lake Land College, 5001 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, Illinois, in Northeast, room 113. The cost is $1,399. Textbooks are included. Register for the course at lakelandcollege.edu/learn. For more information, contact Jackie Wake, professional development support, at 217-234-5087 or email jwake@lakelandcollege.edu.
Prospective Students Invited to Laker Visit Day Posted on January 21, 2020 Visit Lake Land College and find out all the college offers at Laker Visit Day. The upcoming events will be held Friday, Feb. 14 and Friday, March 27 in the Luther Student Center starting at 9 a.m. and will run until noon. The event is for potential students who are interested in learning more about Lake Land College. Prospective students will tour campus, visit a class, meet current students and talk with faculty. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend and learn more about the college during a parent session. The event will feature informational sessions by current Lake Land College Student Ambassadors and college staff. Representatives from Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, Counseling Services, Career Services, Student Life and other departments will provide information and be available to answer questions. Students will also meet with faculty members in their academic area of interest. “Laker Visit Day is a great way for prospective students and parents to talk to faculty and staff about academic options and majors, to talk to current students about their experiences at the college and to learn about various services and opportunities we offer,” Michelle Zumbahlen, coordinator for strategic student communication and initiatives, said. On Laker Visit Day, attendees will tour campus with Student Ambassadors; comfortable shoes are recommended. To get to the Luther Student Center, take Entrance 1 from Route 45, make a right turn after the curve onto Podestá Drive, continue around campus and park in Lot E. Enter the lobby through the main entrance at the front of the building. Student Ambassadors will greet guests and help with directions. In case of inclement weather on the day of the event, please check the college’s homepage at lakelandcollege.edu for closures. For more information, or to register for Laker Visit Day, go to lakelandcollege.edu/visit or call 217-234-5377.
Lake Land College Partnering with State Agencies to Assist LSC and Rowe Employees Posted on January 17, 2020 Lake Land College is working with community leaders to develop a plan to assist employees and families affected by the closing of LSC Communications in Mattoon and Rowe Foundry in Martinsville. Lake Land College has an official role in the closing as the grant administrator for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the umbrella for the Dislocated Worker Program. The college also is a coordinator for the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act better known as Illinois WARN. In addition to partnering with the state and local agencies to serve impacted employees, Lake Land College faculty and staff are available to help employees explore education and training programs. Options range from eight-week bootcamp training programs to two-year degree programs offered in face-to-face and online options. The college also offers classes that assist individuals in transitioning back to school and acquiring basic skills in computers and technology. “Lake Land College is here for the LSC and Rowe employees. We know this is a difficult time and we welcome individuals who are exploring new career paths and training and educational options to contact us,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said. The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will schedule Rapid Response events on-site at Rowe Foundry and LSC Communications. C.E.F.S., Lake Land College, and other state agencies will be a part of the Rapid Response team. During these group meetings, Lake Land College and C.E.F.S. staff will be available to help those interested in retraining or educational opportunities. Rapid Response is a federal service strategy which coordinates services with an employer and employee representative to maximize efforts and avert a planned layoff and/or minimize disruption for individuals and communities in dislocation events. During the Rapid Response events, employees will learn of all resources available to meet their needs including unemployment insurance and training support services. Those interested in furthering or updating their work skills may set-up an appointment with a CEFS career planner, who will talk with them about their interests, skills and work history. The career planner will share area employment opportunities and projects and lead them to a plan for further training and education and/or area job openings. The Dislocated Worker Program can provide funding to LSC employees who are interested in pursuing further education and training. “The goal is to help people secure a new job with a sustainable wage,” Gerry Schlechte, director of workforce investment, said. In addition to providing services to each employee, WIOA is a resource for area businesses that are interested in hiring dislocated workers who could benefit from on-the-job training (OJT). Through this grant, a percentage of the employee’s salary will be reimbursed to the employer while the new employee is receiving the on-the-job training. To qualify for OJT, an agreement must be in place prior to the first day of employment.
Lake Land College Instructor Named ICCFA Faculty of the Year Posted on January 16, 2020 Lake Land College History Instructor David Seiler was recently named Leo Welch Faculty of the Year by the Illinois Community College Faculty Association (ICCFA) at the 2019 ICCFA Teaching and Learning Excellence Conference in East Peoria. Lake Land College History Instructor David Seiler, Effingham, was recently named Leo Welch Faculty of the Year by the Illinois Community College Faculty Association (ICCFA) at the 2019 ICCFA Teaching and Learning Excellence Conference in East Peoria. Seiler follows Geography/Earth Science Instructor Mike Rudibaugh as the second Lake Land College instructor to receive the award in the past 10 years. Seiler’s college career has gone as full circle as they come. Beginning his education at Lake Land College, Seiler received an associate degree before transferring to Eastern Illinois University where he received both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in history. He later continued on to receive a doctorate at Indiana State University. After teaching at Effingham High School for several years, Seiler moved on to teach history at Lake Land College. “I loved having Mr. Seiler as my teacher. He is kind and funny and presents interesting points of view on the subject matter,” said a student nominator. Apart from teaching both lecture style and online history courses, in his 19 years at Lake Land College, Seiler has served on numerous college committees. Seiler served as vice president to the Lake Land College Faculty Association and served two terms as president. He also served as a member of the association’s executive committee. He is currently the president of the State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) chapter at Lake Land College. “David is a great teacher with a lecture/discussion style. He encouraged class discussion and was open to hearing student opinions on modern day and historical events. He makes the students his focus and is very good at explaining assignment expectations,” said a second student nominator. ICCFA is a statewide organization that promotes teaching and learning excellence, communication and common interest representation among community college instructors. For more information about ICCFA and its role in higher education within community colleges, visit www2.iccb.org/iccfa/.
Lake Land College Seeks Award Nominations Posted on January 15, 2020 Lake Land College is accepting nominations for the Pacesetter Award, Retiree Wall of Fame, Distinguished Alumnus Award, Alumnus Achievement Award and Distinguished Alumni Society. All nominations for these listed awards are being accepted until Feb. 1, 2020. The Pacesetter Award is an ICCTA award that recognizes the accomplishments of Illinois’ more recent community college graduates. Nominees must have completed a recognized program of instruction (including dual credit courses) or attended at least 30 semester hours at an Illinois public community college. The recipient of the Pacesetter Award will be presented an appropriate plaque on March 9, 2020 at the Board of Trustees meeting. A committee consisting of two members of the following: Lake Land College Board of Trustees, Lake Land College Alumni Association Board of Directors, Lake Land College Foundation Board of Directors, faculty, staff and the President will make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees, who will make the final selection. The past Pacesetter Award recipient is Amanda Tucker (2019). The Retiree Wall of Fame Award goes to retired faculty and staff who have made significant contributions to the College and/or who have made contributions through their profession or community at the local, state, regional or national level that reflect positively on Lake Land College. Recipients of the Wall of Fame status must have been employed at Lake Land for a minimum of 15 years and must have been separated from his or her SURS-eligible position for a minimum of 5 years. The recipient of the Retiree Wall of Fame honor will have his or her plaque unveiled at the annual Employee & Retiree Recognition Celebration on March 18, 2020 designed to reflect upon the past contributions of the honoree. A candidate for consideration may be nominated by another person, or may submit his or her credentials directly to the College Advancement Office. A committee consisting of two members of the following: Lake Land College Board of Trustees, Lake Land College Alumni Association Board of Directors, Lake Land College Foundation Board of Directors, faculty, staff and the President will make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees, who will make the final selection. Past Retiree Wall of Fame recipients are Dennis Gathmann (2008), Max Jaeger (2008), Joe Albin (2008), Marilyn Gover (2008), Charles Womack (2008), Gerald Parker (2008), Thomas Reedy (2008), Bill Rich (2008), Helen Smith (2009), David Greeson (2009), Larry Gutzler (2009), Hal Kottwitz (2009), Joyce Shull (2009), Marianne Morgan (2010), Robert Orr (2010), Richard Heller (2010), Carol Sanders (2010), Jack Browning (2010), Joe Hanley (2011), William Little (2011), Mildred Flottmann (2011), Roberta Hollada (2011), Roberta Williams (2011), Charles Wieck (2012), Jalee Cox (2012), Wayne Weaver (2012), Robert Luther (2013), Marion Rohlinger (2013), James Luedke (2014), Robert Jurgens (2014), Carroll Gibbons (2014), Roy Culp (2015), Marilyn Fuqua Thompson (2015), Ron Sanderson (2016), Dave Stapleton (2016), Cletis Underwood (2016), Bill Hollada (2017), Jim Dudley (2017), Curt Rincker (2017), Kathleen Doehring (2018), Tom Kerkhoff (2018), Ben Ragle (2018), Larry Larvick (2019) and Rick Gresens (2019). The Board of Trustees presents the Alumnus Achievement Award annually to an individual who has attained outstanding success and distinction in his or her field of endeavor; has gained favorable statewide or national recognition; or has performed service, which has proven beneficial to society. The recipient must hold a certificate and/or a degree from Lake Land College and be active in the endeavor in which he or she has achieved distinction. The recipient of the Alumnus Achievement Award will be presented an appropriate plaque at the Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 15, 2020. The recipient will also be nominated for the Distinguished Alumnus Award with ICCTA. The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes the many success stories of Illinois’ community college graduates. Nominees must have completed a recognized program of instruction or attended at least 30 semester hours at an ICCTA member college. Currently serving trustees and presidents are not eligible for nomination. Posthumous nominations are not eligible for submission. A committee consisting of two members of the following: Lake Land College Board of Trustees, Lake Land College Alumni Association Board of Directors, Lake Land College Foundation Board of Directors, faculty, staff and the President will make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees, who will make the final selection. Past Alumnus Achievement Award recipients Richard West (1981), Eric Randall Heiple (1982), Tom Stoutenborough (1983), Carol S. Spannagel (1984), Michael Neal (1985), E. Dennis Charney (1986), K. John Livesay (1987), Gail Marie Darling (1988), Karolyn Kristene Koontz, M.D. (1989), Edward Ward (1990), Larry W. Wilson (1991), Thomas E. Cox (1992), Lieutenant Daniel E. Wise, United States Navy (1993), Patricia McNutt (1994), Gina L. Spinner (1995), Randal J. Miller (1996), James Winfield, D.M.D. (1997), Richard Smith (1998), Dianne Schultz (1999), Carolyn Kolling (2000), James Zimmer (2001), Harry Carter, M.D. (2002), Michael Searles (2003), Greg Grunloh (2004), Larry Lilly (2005), Commanding Officer Zack Taylor, United States Naval Reserves, Retired (2006), Scott M. Frailey (2007), David Storm (2008), Thomas Wright (2009), Monte Reel (2010), Larry Blackerby (2011), Rex Morgan (2012), Frank Brummer (2013), Greg Conrad (2014), Chad Moutray (2015), Kenin Smith (2016), Diane Sterchi (2017), Cari Rincker (2018) and Greg Sapp (2019). The Distinguished Alumni Society recognizes alumni who have utilized the Lake Land experience to make an imprint on their profession or community. An alumnus is anyone who has graduated from Lake Land College or has taken classes. The Distinguished Alumni Society inductees will be honored for their accomplishments and contributions to Lake Land College and their communities at homecoming festivities Sep. 26, 2020. Nomination information of those selected Distinguished Alumni Society inductees will be used for publicity. Nomination forms will be distributed to the Alumni Association Executive Committee each year. Past Distinguished Alumni Society inductees are Ann Bacon (2007), Jodi Baker-Dart (2007), Bert Bradley (2007), Frank Brummer (2007), Cindy Bushur-Hallam (2007), Gail Bushur-Irwin, D.V.M. (2007), Dr. Harry Carter (2007), Ken Fearday (2007), Scott Frailey (2007), Gary Gaetti (2007), Greg Grunloh (2007), Kristene K. Gugliuzza, M.D. (2007), Dr. Dan Hallam (2007), John Inyart (2007), Joe Kingan (2007), Larry Lilly (2007), John Livesay (2007), Carl Meinhart, Ph.D. (2007), Randy Miller (2007), Chad Moutray (2007), Steve Myers, Ph.D. (2007), Mike Neal (2007), Nancy Neal (2007), Dr. Gary Niehaus (2007), Karen Noffke (2007), John Phipps (2007), Rick Reid (2007), David Reis (2007), Jeremy Rickey (2007), Jill Rogers (2007), Greg Sapp (2007), Charlie Schwerman (2007), Michael Searles (2007), Larry Smith (2007), Jan Storm (2007), Zack Taylor (2007), Denny Throneburg (2007), Jon Van Dyke (2007), Dick West (2007), Bill Whitworth (2007), Larry Wilson, Ph.D. (2007), James Winfield, D.M.D. (2007), Tom Wright (2007), Mike Yager (2007), James Zimmer (2007), Larry Blackerby (2008), Dr. Lyn Marnee Fieldman (2008), Margaret Merry-Niebrugge (2008), Larry Norton (2008), Milton Sees (2008), Don Jesse (2009), Linda Sue Kull (2009), Carla Lundy (2009), Monte Reel (2009), Tim Fedrigon (2010), Brian Hastings (2010), Patrick Kirchhofer (2010), Bub McCullough (2010), Julie Thomas (2010), Bob Black (2011), Tom Grunloh (2011), Tony Halsey (2011), Dr. John Killough (2011), Cari Rincker (2011), Tracie M. Egger, Ph.D. (2012), Julie Ann Janssen (2012), Rush Record (2012), Dave Storm (2012), Adam Bohnhoff (2013), Matt Bowyer (2013), Carol Jo Fritts (2013), Chris Rennels (2013), Terrall Stewart (2013), Tony Aghaei (2014), Brett Henschen (2014), Patty Montgomery (2014), Mike Sullivan (2014), Wendy Greeson (2015), Brian Henningsen (2015), Mike Kallis (2015), Ryan Montgomery (2015), Mathew Cekander (2016), Kerry Fearn (2016), Renee Fonner (2016), David Greeson (2016), Kristopher Vansickle (2016), Todd Gartner (2016), Thomas L. Overymyer (2017), Dr. Sally Salmons (2017), Katie Williams (2017), Paul Crutcher (2018), James (JC) Fultz (2018), Donna Homann (2018), Dave Pruemer (2018), Gary Sullivan (2018), Amanda Perdomo (2019), Richard M. Clapp (2019), Kelly Sager (2019), Mark McCully (2019) and Wesley Wise (2019). Forms are available from the College Advancement office by calling 217-234-5376 and on the college’s website at lakelandcollege.edu/alumni/award-nominations/.
Lake Land College Stands Ready to Assist Individuals Affected by Mattoon LSC Communications Plant Closure Posted on January 14, 2020 The Lake Land College community is saddened to learn of the announced closure of the Mattoon LSC Communications Plant. According to a recent announcement by LSC Communications, this facility will cease operations by July 2020. Dr. Josh Bullock, Lake Land College President, said, “As the full impact of this announcement is realized throughout the region, Lake Land College stands ready to assist our fellow community members who will be affected by this unfortunate news. The college offers a variety of educational and training opportunities and will work closely with impacted individuals to create a transition plan for their future career path. Lake Land will utilize its vast resources and partnerships to assist members of our local community during this difficult time.” Lake Land College has begun collaborating with area partners including Coles Together, the cities of Mattoon and Charleston, the local Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Mattoon and Charleston Chambers of Commerce to serve the individuals and families impacted by the closure. Lake Land College also administers the dislocated worker services program through WIOA. These services can provide funding and support for impacted workers to attend a variety of training programs at Lake Land College. “To the LSC Communications employees, we want you to know we have successfully assisted community members who have experienced similar workforce transitions and we are here for you,” said Dr. Bullock.
Laker Athletics Announces Student Athlete Leadership Council Posted on Laker Athletics announced members of the Student Athlete Leadership Council for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Student Athlete Leadership Council consists of one freshman and one sophomore student athlete representative from each Laker Athletic program. The 2019-2020 Student Athlete Leadership Council members are Jadyn Princko and Adam Price representing men’s basketball; Ashlyn MacDonald and co-chair Kaitlin Creager representing volleyball; Riley Parsons and Madison Evans representing cheerleading; Bryce Lohman and Ben Schuler representing baseball; co-chair Kyrsten Darrough and Frankie Izard representing softball; and Lucy Smith and Josie Orris representing women’s basketball. “These student athletes are the voice of Laker Athletics,” Bill Jackson, director of athletics, said. “They are selected by the coaches at the beginning of the year based on their leadership skills and their willingness to represent Laker Athletics in an outgoing and positive manner.” As leaders both on and off the field, members of the council organize their team’s involvement with fundraisers and events throughout campus and the community, including the St. Louis Cardinal Caravan held on campus every spring. This is the fourth year Laker Athletics has implemented the Student Athlete Leadership Council. Members of the council meet twice a month with Jackson to discuss ways in which to enhance the student athlete experience. “Being chosen to be on the council has been a privilege, because I have been able to be a part of a group of student athletes that look to grow the presence of athletics on campus,” co-chair Kyrsten Darrough said. “We are looking to better the experience of the students involved in athletics at Lake Land College.” For more information about the Laker Student Athlete Leadership Council, visit lakelandcollege.edu/athletics/student-athlete-leadership-council/. Laker Athletics announced members of the Student Athlete Leadership Council for the 2019-2020 academic year. Pictured in the front, left to right: Riley Parsons, Kaitlin Creager, Lucy Smith and Josie Orris. In the second row, left to right: Madison Evans, Kyrsten Darrough and Frankie Izard. In the back row, left to right: Jadyn Princko, Adam Price, Ashlyn MacDonald, Bryce Lohman and Ben Schuler.
Lake Land College Board of Trustees Appoints New Vice President Posted on January 13, 2020 The Lake Land College Board of Trustees unanimously approved Greg Nuxoll, Effingham, as the vice president for business services at its regular meeting January 13. Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said, “Greg brings significant financial expertise and strong leadership experience to the business services unit. I have no doubt Greg will be a positive addition to our leadership team and the college community.” Prior to his current position as a CPA manager with Kemper CPA group, Nuxoll spent 17 years with Heartland Dental Care in Effingham, serving in both the senior controller and vice president of finance roles. Additionally, Nuxoll gained experience in public sector auditing for municipalities and educational institutions as a staff accountant with Kerber, Eck and Braeckel in Springfield and as a senior accountant with West and Company in Effingham. As the vice president for business services, he will serve as the college’s chief financial officer and will provide leadership and vision for all business services operations of the college, including information systems and services, physical plant, human resources, auxiliary services and accounting. Nuxoll has a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a licensed CPA. He will begin his official duties February 10, 2020. ###