Laker Nation News Introducing RANGE Program for Incoming Students Posted on February 12, 2024 Lake Land College is proud to announce the new Recruitment and Advancement of the Next Generation of Engineers (RANGE) program that is set to kick off in Summer 2024. Made possible through an Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Innovative Bridge and Transition grant, the RANGE program will provide wrap around support services to 15 select freshmen STEM students to ensure their success both during their time at Lake Land College and when they transfer. Lake Land is currently recruiting high school seniors who plan to major in engineering or related STEM fields to fill these 15 positions. Students, as well as their parents or guardians, are invited to an informational Zoom meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 7-8 p.m. The meeting can be accessed by visiting https://lakelandcollege.zoom.us/j/91467651086 and entering 914 6765 1086 as the meeting I.D. During the summer, the 15 students will attend a RANGE orientation at Lake Land College. There, they will receive personalized guidance and set goals for future transfer. RANGE students can also enroll in a free summer bridge course to assess and enhance their skills prior to the start of the Fall 2024 semester. When classes begin this fall, RANGE students will be in a cohort and share the same class schedules. The cohort will also attend weekly RANGE meetings to learn from alumni and professional engineering speakers, discuss transfer information, discover local internship opportunities and benefit from regular well-being check-ins. Each RANGE student will also be awarded a $2,100 scholarship. Students interested in applying for the RANGE program can do so until April 1 by visiting the RANGE webpage at lakelandcollege.edu/range/. The following factors will be considered for acceptance: high school math and science grades, GPA, SAT/ACT scores, school and extra-curricular activities, awards and honors, personal statement and a letter of recommendation. For more information about the RANGE program, contact the RANGE program at range@lakelandcollege.edu. -30- Read More Laker Nation News