Laker Nation News

Lake Land College Student Life is hosting Kazual-R & B Acapella group on campus Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. The group has appeared on America’s Got Talent, The Maury Povich show’s Next Big Superstars of Tomorrow, BET and MTV.

The event will be held in the Theater of the Luther Student Center. For more information about the group visit: www.kazualmania.com/about-kazual/

The public is welcome to attend this free concert. Please keep in mind that the content of the presentation is geared toward college students.

For a complete listing of college events, visit the Laker Calendar at lakelandcollege.edu.

Visit Lake Land College and find out all the college offers at Laker Visit Day. The event will be held Friday, Dec. 2 in the Luther Student Center.

The event is for potential students who are interested in learning more about Lake Land College. Parents/guardians and spouses are welcome to come along and attend the Parent and Spouse Session.

Representatives from Admissions & Records, Financial Aid & Veteran Services, Counseling Services, Career Services and Student Life will provide information and answer questions. The event includes campus tours and informational sessions by Lake Land College Student Ambassadors. Participants will also meet with faculty members in their academic area of interest to learn more about program offerings at Lake Land.

“Laker Visit Day is a great way for prospective students and parents to talk to faculty and staff about academic options and programs of study, to talk to current students about student life and to learn about financial aid options and opportunities,” said Lisa Shumard-Shelton, director of new student admissions.

For more information, or to reserve a space for Laker Visit Day, register online at lakelandcollege.edu/visit or call 217-234-5254. 

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Lake Land College is accepting nominations for several awards to be announced in spring 2017.

The Distinguished Service Award and the Alumnus Achievement Award will be presented at the college’s 2017 Commencement ceremony and the Retiree Wall of Fame recipients will be announced during a ceremony on campus in the spring.

All nomination forms must be received by Dec. 18 and are available on the college’s website at lakelandcollege.edu/alumni.

The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual whose exemplary service and contributions have benefited Lake Land College or its affiliated organizations.  Current paid members of the faculty and staff and current members of the board of trustees are not eligible for this award.

Past Distinguished Service Award recipients are James Shaffer (2016), Robert Pancoast (2015), Max Jaeger (2014), Annette Lynch (2013), Gerald Forsythe (2012), John Livesay (2011), Rick Manuell (2010), Preston Smith (2009), Bob Willenborg (2008), Don Portugal (2007), Dwight Schilling (2006), Anne Bacon, (2005), Susan Leach (2004),  Anne Kabbes (2003), James Allee (2002), Dr. Roger Dettro (2001), Dr. Peter M. Bonutti (2000), Charles Adams (1999), Michael Yager (1998), James Bennett (1997), Tom Reedy (1996), R. Dale Adams (1995), Jack Schultz (1994), Consuello Luttrell (1993), Dr. George Mitchell (1992), Melvin Lockard (1991), Lowell Samuel (1990), Eugene Bauer (1989), Dr. William Podesta (1988), Jack Oberhill (1987), Floyd Curl (1985), Robert Johnson (1984), Virgil and Charlene Roberts (1983), Eddie Collings (1982) and William B. Hills (1981).

The Alumnus Achievement Award is presented to a Lake Land College graduate who has attained outstanding success and distinction in his or her field of endeavor.  The nominee must hold a degree or certificate from Lake Land and be active in the endeavor for which the degree or certificate is intended.

Past Alumnus Achievement Award recipients are Kenin Smith (2016), Chad Moutray (2015), Greg Conrad (2014), Rex Morgan (2013), Larry Blackerby (2011), Monte Reel (2010), Tom Wright (2009), David Storm (2008), Scott Frailey (2007), Zack Taylor (2006), Larry Lilly (2005), Greg Grunloh (2004), Michael Searles (2003), Dr. Harry Carter (2002), James Zimmer (2001), Carolyn Kolling (2000), Dianne Harless Schultz (1999), Richard Smith (1998), Dr. James Winfield (1997), Randall Miller (1996), Gina Spinner (1995), Patricia McNutt (1994), Lt. Daniel Wise (1993), Tom Cox (1992), Larry Wilson (1991), Edward Ward (1990), Dr. Kris Koontz (1989), Gail Darling (1988), John Livesay (1987), Dennis Charney (1986), Michael V. Neal (1985), Carol Spannagel (1984), Thomas Stoutenborough (1983), Eric Randal Heiple (1982) and Richard West (1981).

The Retiree Wall of Fame Awards are presented to retired faculty or staff who 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. The nominee must have been employed at Lake Land College for a minimum of 15 years and must have been separated from his or her SURS-eligible position for a minimum of five years. Present paid members of the faculty and staff and current members of the board of trustees are not eligible for these awards.

Past Wall of Fame Award 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), Mr. David Stapleton (2016), Mr. Cletus Underwood (2016), & Mr. Ron Sanderson (2016).

The Retire Wall of Fame Award recipients will receive their awards at the Employee Appreciation and Wall of Fame Ceremony.

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Beginning on Veteran’s Day, the Lake Land College Dental Hygiene Program is offering free dental cleanings through the month of November for Veterans Appreciation Month.

Clinic hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1-5 p.m. and Wednesday from 12-4 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. The clinic is located in the Northwest Building, room 116 on the Lake Land College campus, 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon. Appointments for free cleanings for Veterans will be scheduled from Nov. 11-30.

Please call 217-234-5249 to schedule an appointment.

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The Lake Land College Board of Trustees unanimously voted to hold tuition rates for the 2017 spring semester during its regular meeting Monday evening.

“The Board is delighted that Lake Land can avoid an increase in tuition for the spring semester.  This has been accomplished due to conservative fiscal policies, planning for emergencies such as a lack of a state budget, and sacrifices made by faculty and staff.  Lake Land continues to provide superior educational opportunities at an affordable price,” Lake Land College Board Chairman Gary Cadwell said.

Based on a recommendation from Vice President Bryan Gleckler, the college’s tuition and fees will remain steady at $102.50 per credit hour for tuition and $23.80 for fees. For students taking 15 hours a semester, tuition and fees will be about $1,800.

“We have always been committed to keeping our tuition and fees as reasonable as possible. While the uncertainty of the state’s budget has caused challenges, we are pleased that everyone at Lake Land College has come together to reduce costs and minimize the impact on our students,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said.

Earlier this year, the college received its portion of funding from the state based on the stop gap budget that was passed. The college developed a balanced budget for fiscal year 2017 based on these state funding levels. The budget was also created with an across the board 25 percent reduction in all operating budgets and a freeze on non-essential supply and travel expenses.

“Lake Land College continues to be one of the best values in the state and nation for college students. Our tuition and fees are about one-fourth of a state university and our academic quality is recognized in the quality and success of our graduates,” Bullock added. “We are proud to be the number one choice among the high school graduating class in our district.”

Help your high school student get a jump start on earning college credits with Lake Land College’s Dual Credit Program!

This fall, the Lake Land College Dual Credit Program will host various parent and student information nights throughout the college district. The information nights are open to parents of and students who are high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.

“Sometimes college can be intimidating, costly or overwhelming, but for high school students throughout the Lake Land College district, they can get a taste of college without ever leaving their high school classrooms,” said Steve Garren, director of dual credit.

The Lake Land College Dual Credit Program offers eligible high school juniors and seniors the chance to enroll in college-level courses while earning both high school and college credit, tuition free. Courses are taught by a high school teacher who is qualified to instruct college-level classes, during the regular high school day at the high school’s facilities.

During the information nights, parents and students will learn about opportunities at district high schools, types of courses offered, transfer information and costs associated with dual credit classes.

The information nights will be held during the following times:

• Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Lake Land College in Mattoon, Webb Hall, room 081 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 5 at Eastern Region Center, room 103, 224 S. Sixth Street, Marshall from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 7 at the Kluthe Center, room 120, 1204 Network Center Blvd., Effingham, room 104, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Western Region Center, room, 107, 600 E. First St., Pana from 5:30-6:30 p.m. 

To enroll in dual credit courses, students must be juniors or seniors and initially have a high school grade point average equivalent of a C to enroll.  Once a student has taken at least one dual credit course, he/she must maintain a Lake Land College grade point average of 2.0 to continue enrollment. Students must meet all prerequisites and requirements as any other student taking classes on the Lake Land College campus would.

More than 30 high schools participate in the dual credit program through Lake Land College including: Altamont, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond, Beecher City, Brownstown, Casey-Westfield, Charleston, Cowden-Herrick, Cumberland, Dieterich, Effingham, First Baptist Christian Academy, Kansas, Marshall, Martinsville, Mattoon, Neoga, Oakland, Okaw Valley, Pana, Paris, Pathways, Ramsey, Shelbyville, Shiloh, St. Anthony, St. Elmo, Stewardson-Strasburg, Sullivan, Teutopolis and Windsor.

To learn more about dual credit opportunities through Lake Land College or to RSVP for one of the four events, contact Kris Reider, dual credit specialist at 217-234-5227 or kreider@lakelandcollege.edu.

Lake Land College’s Adult Education will be offering free computer classes in various locations.

Classes begin Nov. 14 for Effingham and Mattoon locations and Nov. 15 for Pana and Paris locations.

The four-week classes will include topics of Windows 7 & Word.

The schedule is as follows:

• Paris – First United Methodist Church – 324 W. Court – Tuesday & Thursday 9-11 a.m.
• Mattoon – Lake Land College – Workforce Development Center – 305 Richmond Ave E. – Monday & Thursday 4-6 p.m.
• Effingham – Lake Land College Kluthe Center 1204 Network Center Blvd. – Monday & Tuesday 4-6 p.m.
• Pana – Lake Land College Western Region Center – 600 E. 1^st – Tuesday 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Registration is limited to the first 12 applicants. Enroll today!

For more information, contact Adult Education at 217-238-8292 or adulteducation@lakelandcollege.edu.