Lake Land College Seeks Award Nominations Posted on October 30, 2018 Lake Land College is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Service Award to be announced in spring 2019. The Distinguished Service Award and the Alumnus Achievement Award will be presented at the college’s 2019 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. 14, and are available on the college’s website at lakelandcollege.edu/alumni or by contacting Seirra Laughhunn, administrative assistant to the president’s office, at 217-234-5222 or slaughhunn42647@lakelandcollege.edu. Submissions can be submitted to Laughhunn over email or in person. 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 winners are Robert Luther (2018), Scott Lensink (2017), 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), Roger Dettro (2001), 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), George Mitchell (1992), Melvin Lockard (1991), Lowell Samuel (1990), Eugene Bauer (1989), 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 Cari Rincker (2018), Diane Sterchi (2017), 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), Harry Carter (2002), James Zimmer (2001), Carolyn Kolling (2000), Dianne Harless Schultz (1999), Richard Smith (1998), 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), 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), David Stapleton (2016), Cletus Underwood (2016), Ron Sanderson (2016), Jim Dudley (2017), Curt Rincker (2017), Bill Hollada (2017), Kathleen Doehring (2018), Tom Kerkhoff (2018), and Ben Ragle (2018). The Retire Wall of Fame Award recipients will receive their awards at the Employee Appreciation and Wall of Fame Ceremony. For any questions regarding the awards, contact Laughhunn. -30- Lake Land College District 517, located in Mattoon, Illinois, serves the second largest community college district in the state, with a total population of 189,869. The Lake Land College district comprises all or part of 15 counties and 31 public school districts in rural east central Illinois. Counties served by Lake Land College include: Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Macon, Montgomery, Moultrie and Shelby.
Lake Land College Hosts Dual Credit Information Nights Posted on October 29, 2018 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 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 Lisa Shumard-Shelton, director of dual credit and honors experience. 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: Monday, Oct. 29 at Lake Land College in Mattoon, Webb Hall, room 081 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Kluthe Center, room 120, 1204 Network Centre Blvd., Effingham, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Eastern Region Center, room 102, 224 S. Sixth Street, Marshall 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. High schools participating in the Dual Credit program through Lake Land College include Altamont High School, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School, Beecher City Jr-Sr High School, Brownstown High School, Casey-Westfield High School, Charleston High School, Cowden-Herrick High School, Cumberland High School, Dieterich Jr/Sr High School, Effingham High School, Kansas High School, Marshall High School, Martinsville High School, Mattoon High School, Neoga Sr High School, Oakland High School, Okaw Valley High School, Pana Sr High School, Paris Cooperative High School, Ramsey High School, St. Elmo Sr. High School, Shelbyville High School, Shiloh High School, St. Anthony High School, Stewardson-Strasburg High School, Sullivan High School, Teutopolis High School and Windsor Jr & Sr High School. To learn more about dual credit opportunities through Lake Land College contact Shumard-Shelton at 217-234-5044 or lshumard-shelton@lakelandcollege.edu. -30- Lake Land College District 517, located in Mattoon, Illinois, serves the second largest community college district in the state, with a total population of 189,869. The Lake Land College district comprises all or part of 15 counties and 31 public school districts in rural east central Illinois. Counties served by Lake Land College include: Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Macon, Montgomery, Moultrie and Shelby.
Free Dental Cleanings for Veterans in November Posted on The Lake Land College Dental Hygiene program is offering free dental cleanings and x-rays to veterans 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 and x-rays for veterans will be scheduled from Nov. 1-30. Call 217-234-5249 to schedule an appointment. -30-
Lake Land College Alumni Honored Posted on October 3, 2018 Lake Land College Alumni will induct five new members into the Distinguished Alumni Society and Laker Athletics will honor one new member to the Athletics Hall of Fame during the Laker Homecoming weekend Sept. 28-29. The Distinguished Alumni Society (DAS) Class of 2018 inductees are Paul Crutcher, Greenwood, South Carolina, formerly of Mattoon; JC (James) Fultz, Decatur, formerly of Bethany; Donna Homann, Mattoon; Dave Pruemer, Teutopolis; and Gary Sullivan, Fairview, Pennsylvania, formerly of Effingham. The Distinguished Alumni Society recognizes alumni who have utilized the Lake Land experience to make an imprint on their profession or community. “We’re extremely proud of the newest members of the Distinguished Alumni Society. They exemplify the values we all share at Lake Land College. Not only are they accomplished in their careers, they are very dedicated to giving back to their communities and improving the world around them,” said Dave Cox, director of alumni relations and annual giving. The newest member of the Lake Land College Athletics Hall of Fame is Tina Stovall, Charleston, formerly of Lovington. The Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches and friends who have excelled in their careers or brought recognition and support to the program. The honors will take place during the Alumni Recognition Brunch on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Mattoon Golf & Country Club. Mitchell Shaw, Lake Land College student athletic council chair, will give the welcome at the brunch. The banquet is just one of the many events scheduled during the college’s Laker Homecoming. ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME Tina Stovall, One Laker Nation Class of 1984 Stovall leads a comprehensive student services program that includes Athletics and 12 other departments. She is a devoted Laker, cheering for athletes both in competition and in the classroom. She champions the Laker spirit and is well known for joining in the Laker Loyalty fight song at the end of each game. Stovall served as an academic counselor and director of counseling at Lake Land College from 1987 to 2000 and returned in 2006 as the vice president for student services. She has an associate degree from Lake Land, a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in guidance and counseling from Eastern Illinois University and a doctorate in community college leadership from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Stovall was recently recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential People in Lake Land College’s history, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the College of Education and Professional Studies at Eastern Illinois University and was honored as a Hall of Fame alum of Lovington High School. DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI SOCIETY CLASS OF 2018 Paul Crutcher, One Laker Nation Class of 2016 Crutcher is the general manager/instructor for XLR Radio at Lander University. He has an associate degree in radio and television broadcasting from Lake Land College, a bachelor’s degree in mass communication/media studies and a master’s of education, teaching and learning in instructional technology from Lander University. Paul attended Lake Land in the 1980s and reconnected with Lake Land in 2016 to complete his degree by requesting an audit. It was very important to him to graduate from Lake Land College. Crutcher founded Lander University’s radio station in 2009 and now oversees 100 plus students who work at the radio station, some of whom have gone on to work at big-name radio stations such as “Radio Disney” and “iHeartCountry.” Crutcher also started a yearly film festival that has gained local prominence. Brooke Taylor, a former student of Crutcher’s who now works at “Big 95.5” in Chicago, said, “If it weren’t for Paul, I’d have never even started radio. … I’m so thankful for someone who is so passionate about radio, to have been able to learn from him at such an impressionable time in my life.” Crutcher said that two faculty members who made a difference in his educational career and got him excited to learn were Lake Land College’s Ken Beno and Mike Bradd. “Ken set up the partnership with Mattoon High School allowing us the initial opportunity to experience a live air shift (when I was still a sophomore in high school). Mike Bradd became the general manager the year I enrolled and he is a consummate professional and one of the best news writers/broadcasters and play-by-play announcers that I have ever been able to be around,” Crutcher said. “I cannot overstate the importance of having hands on experience like running air shifts, writing and recording news, and broadcasting Laker basketball and baseball games,” Crutcher said. “I believe the broadcasting program at Lake Land is tried and tested, is unique for a school of that size, and is a model that can be followed for others who want to be successful in setting up a college media program.” JC (James) Fultz, One Laker Nation Class of 2002 Fultz is chief meteorologist at WAND-TV. He has completed coursework at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, has an associate degree in earth science from Lake Land College, a bachelor’s in communication studies and minor in broadcast meteorology from Eastern Illinois University, and has earned a Seal of Approval from the National Weather Association. The past several years Fultz has been named the number one TV personality by the Herald & Review, and has earned numerous state and local broadcast awards during his 16 years on air. At all of his colleges, J.C. took part in radio and television “on air” activities. At EIU, he was the chief forecaster for Newswatch. At SIU he was chief forecaster for the River Region Evening Edition newscasts. Fultz attributes Lake Land College with allowing him to start working with broadcasts right away. “I was able to jump right in and was active at WLKL doing the AM Smash morning show,” Fultz said. While Fultz attended Lake Land College several years ago, he returned in 2002 to take online classes and complete an associate degree. JC started out part-time and worked his way up to Chief Meteorologist. “You really got to know your instructors on a personal level. I had friends who went on to major universities and they never saw their instructors in their general education classes.” Mike Rudibaugh was one Lake Land College faculty member who got Fultz interested in meteorology and passionate about teaching it to others. “We would meet in his office and talk weather. In the classroom he brought his passion for science and I really enjoyed,” Fultz said. “He made things interesting and science fun and that is something I still like to do today when I go visit classrooms and talk to kids about weather and science. When I see the light go off inside their head before I leave I know I have done my job.” With the nearly unpredictable weather patterns of the Midwest, Fultz still enjoys forecasting and takes pride in providing as accurate reports as possible. “I will spend several hours looking through the models and trying to figure out what the next several days has in store,” Fultz said. “I am a local central Illinois kid and being able to broadcast and forecast in my home is something that I enjoy!” Donna Homann, One Laker Nation Class of 1984 Homann is the business owner of multiple establishments including Side Door Beauty Salon, Wig & Gift Boutique and Evergreen Home Rentals. She has a cosmetology certificate and associate of science from Lake Land College and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, management and operations from Eastern Illinois University. Homann began her career as a Charleston police officer before she was diagnosed with systemic lupus. As a single mom suddenly on disability, Homann rose above her circumstances to provide first-hand care and advocacy for others’ quality of life. Homann’s full-service salon, The Side Door, specializes in working with area cancer patients and providing wigs and breast prosthetics. “Lake Land College afforded me the opportunity to attend college and graduate debt free,” Homann said. “I was so impressed with the classroom size and the ease at which they prepared me to go on to graduate from Eastern Illinois University Lumpkin School of Business.” Homann said that two faculty members who made the most positive impact on her while at Lake Land College were Roberta Williams and Mr. Browning. “Williams was my hero in cosmetology. I watched how she handled people and her ability to deal with the public,” said Homann “Mr. Browning asked me to be a tutor because of my math skills and gave me the confidence to go on to EIU.” Dave Pruemer, One Laker Nation Class of 1992 Pruemer is a retired head trainer of the Minnesota Twins. He received an associate degree in physical education from Lake Land College and a bachelor’s degree in education with specialization in athletic training from Southern Illinois University- Carbondale. Beginning his career in baseball, Pruemer started as an intern for the Pittsburgh Pirates Gulf Coast League Team in 1993. He then became an Athletic Trainer for the Minnesota Twins Appalachian League team in 1994 and over the next 10 years progressed through the Twins Farm System. In 2004 he was named the International League Trainer of the Year. Pruemer became an assistant trainer in the majors in 2005 and was named Head Athletic Trainer for the Twins in 2013. Most recently Pruemer and the Twins organization hosted a national PLAY campaign to promote the importance of children living a healthy and active lifestyle. “I’ve think I’ve known Dave my entire career,” said Joe Mauer, drafted by the Twins in 2001. “We shared a lot of laughs, and a lot of not-so-good times, too. But he’s been consistent the whole way through, every day, and you really appreciate that, especially in this sport.” Through the years, Pruemer had become good friends with several Twins players – Jim Thome, Torii Hunter, Michael Cuddyer, Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer, to name just a few. “If I needed something, I could contact them and they would be there for me,” Pruemer said. “Lake Land gave me the confidence and foundation that I needed to be successful in my career path of being an athletic trainer,” Pruemer said. Gary Sullivan, One Laker Nation Class of 1988 Sullivan is an assistant professor of the F.W. Hirt Erie Insurance Risk Management Program at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. He has an associate degree from Lake Land College, a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Illinois and a master’s of business administration from the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to joining Mercyhurst University, Sullivan enjoyed a 23-year career with Auto-Owners Mutual Insurance, an Erie Insurance. In his most recent position as vice-president, property & subrogation claims for Erie Insurance, he ran several successful technology innovations and projects that improve customer service and operations, as well as reduce expenses. Sullivan is an innovation leader in the insurance industry. He was recently named “One of Fifteen People to Watch in Insurance Technology” by Insurance Networking News. He was also featured on the December 2015/January 2016 issue from the same publication. Gary has been recognized as a pioneer in exploring new technologies, processes, and systems to enhance customer experiences and is regularly requested to speak at industry events sharing his message of service and innovation. “While attending Lake Land, I made many friends who were just as eager to learn and grow as I was,” Sullivan said. “The foundations established at Lake Land gave me the confidence and ability to succeed at the next levels academically and professionally.” “All the faculty in the business discipline were knowledgeable and helpful. I am now in the classroom teaching the fundamentals of my profession to the next generation and I hope I exude the same enthusiasm that my instructors did at Lake Land College,” Sullivan said.
Lake Land College offers an Introduction to Concealed Carry Class Posted on September 17, 2018 Lake Land College is offering a two-day Introduction to Concealed Carry Class at Accuracy Firearms, 1300 S. Raney St., Effingham. The 16-hour course will be held Saturday, Nov. 17- Sunday, Nov. 18. The class will meet from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Instructor Dwayne Beccue has designed this class to educate the student about handguns best suited for personal defense, how to carry them safely, and how to deploy and use them efficiently in the context of a dynamic critical incident. The class will also cover the laws pertaining to the appropriate and lawful use of carrying handguns in public. The cost is $150 for the two-day class. To register, go to https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/works/ind/register/all.php. Drop date for a refund is five business days prior to the class. For more information, contact Jackie Wake, professional development support, at 217-234-5087 or email jwake@lakelandcollege.edu.
Lake Land College Adult Education to Offer Free Food Sanitation Classes Posted on Lake Land College’s Adult Education is offering free food sanitation classes at various locations for the first 12 applicants who register. Those who complete the course and pass the test, which costs $36, will receive a Food Protection Manager certification, which is valid for five years. The class locations and dates are as follows: Marshall – Lake Land College Eastern Region Center, 224 S. 6th, Saturday – Oct. 20 and 27, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pana – Lake Land College Western Region Center, 600 E 1st, Friday – Nov. 9 and 16, 5-9:30 p.m. Effingham – Lake Land College Kluthe Center for Higher Education and Technology, 1204 Network Centre Blvd., Saturday – Nov. 10 and 17, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mattoon – Lake Land College Workforce Development Center, 305 Richmond Ave. E., Saturday – Dec. 1 and 8, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To enroll or to find more information, contact Adult Education at 217-238-8292 or adulteducation@lakelandcollege.edu.
Lake Land College Announces Summer Graduates Posted on September 14, 2018 Lake Land College announces summer graduates Lake Land College is proud to announce the 2018 summer graduates. The following students completed their degrees and certificates this summer: Name City Degree Acad. Program Title Carrie Ruholl Altamont Associate in Arts Business Administration Kaylee Shane Argenta Certificate Cosmetology Hannah Diener Arthur Certificate Practical Nursing Isaac Kitchen Atwood Associate in Applied Science Agriculture Business & Supply Angelica Haslett Beecher City Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work Kailyn Boyer Bethany Certificate Esthetics Kristina Mounce Bloomington Associate in Applied Science Early Childhood Care and Education Stephen Oberhill Bowling Green Associate in Applied Science Electronics Engineering Technology Seth Powell Brownstown Certificate Entrepreneurship Seth Powell Brownstown Certificate Electronic Marketing Jennifer Blair Casey Associate in Arts Liberal Arts Chelsea Clapp Casey Associate in Arts Business Administration Madison Dane Casey Certificate Practical Nursing Karla Drum Casey Associate in Liberal Studies Associate In Liberal Studies Olivia Judson Casey Associate in Science Business Administration Mickenzie Veach Casey Certificate Cosmetology Tyler Wright Centralia Certificate Geospatial Technology Albert Adkins Charleston Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Lori Douglas Charleston Certificate Esthetics Ashley Funneman Charleston Certificate Practical Nursing Emily Galbreath Charleston Certificate Practical Nursing Chelsie Gast Charleston Certificate Practical Nursing Kyle Hanks Charleston Certificate Auto Mechanic Kyle Hanks Charleston Associate in Applied Science Automotive Technology Hannah Jackson Charleston Associate in Arts Early Childhood Education Kimberli Jones Charleston Associate in Liberal Studies Associate In Liberal Studies Jared King Charleston Certificate Programmable Logic Controllers Jared King Charleston Associate in Applied Science Mechanical-Electrical Technology Robert Miller Charleston Associate in Science Pre-Engineering Steven Oliver Charleston Certificate Geospatial Technology Steven Oliver Charleston Associate in Arts Business Administration Steven Oliver Charleston Associate in Science Earth Science Lashawnda Poree Charleston Certificate Practical Nursing Andrea Spears Charleston Certificate Practical Nursing Kyle Stewart Charleston Certificate Manufacturing Skills I Drew Stoutin Charleston Associate in Science Business Administration Jerod Thomason Charleston Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Kelly Hargrave Clinton Certificate Management Kelly Hargrave Clinton Certificate Professional Sales Kelly Hargrave Clinton Certificate Marketing Kelly Hargrave Clinton Associate in Applied Science Management Kyle Hardiek Dieterich Associate in Science Pre-Engineering Noah Heuerman Dieterich Associate in Applied Science Mechanical-Electrical Technology Allie Mahaffey Dieterich Certificate Accounting Tristan Warner Edwardsville Associate in Arts Business Administration Keegan Avery Effingham Associate in Science Clinical Laboratory Science Kory Avery Effingham Associate in Science Bioscience Non-Teaching Lauren Fox Effingham Associate in Arts Art Justine Funneman Effingham Associate in Arts Pre-Nursing Jayson Graves Effingham Certificate Manufacturing Skills I Megan Harris Effingham Associate in Arts Business Administration Tanner Jones Effingham Certificate Geospatial Technology Tanner Jones Effingham Associate in Science Earth Science Alysha Loy Effingham Associate in Arts Art Abby Marxman Effingham Associate in Science Pre-Nursing Jessica Mette Effingham Associate in Arts Psychology Faith Miller Effingham Certificate Practical Nursing Brittney Reed Effingham Certificate Medical Assistant Courtney Rieman Effingham Associate in Arts Elementary Education Keiko Ripley Effingham Associate in Arts Pre-Nursing Blake Schumacher Effingham Associate in Applied Science Agriculture Business & Supply Misty Snyder Effingham Certificate Practical Nursing Reanne Thies Effingham Associate in Science Pre-Nursing Coral Thoele Effingham Certificate Accounting Collin Wallace Effingham Certificate Practical Nursing Heather Wallace Effingham Certificate Management Heather Wallace Effingham Certificate Marketing Heather Wallace Effingham Certificate Professional Sales Heather Wallace Effingham Associate in Applied Science Management Melissa Lye Findlay Certificate Medical Assistant Paige Tippit Findlay Certificate Practical Nursing Alyssa Willoughby Gays Associate in Applied Science Medical Assistant Kirby Casner Herrick Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work Heartly Smith Herrick Certificate Accounting Haylee Short Hillsboro Associate in Science Bioscience Non-Teaching Kristy Warman Hindsboro Associate in Applied Science Medical Assistant Kelsey Slager Hopedale Associate in Arts Agriculture Michelle Chupp Indianapolis Associate in Science Bioscience Non-Teaching Michelle Chupp Indianapolis Associate in Liberal Studies Associate In Liberal Studies Nathan Greuel Louisville Associate in Science Physics Jarrett Stanfield Louisville Associate in Arts History Jennifer Erixon Lovington Certificate Management Kelly Schroeder Manhattan Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene Olivia Reynolds Mansfield Certificate Cosmetology Vance Oetjen Marshall Associate in Science Pre-Engineering Adora Gowin Martinsville Associate in Arts Business Administration Alyssa Maxey Martinsville Certificate Practical Nursing Matthew Healy Mason Associate in Arts Business Administration Sara Miller Mason Certificate Cosmetology Amber Aleshire Mattoon Certificate Office Support Specialist Lynette Bell Mattoon Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Jodie Carey Mattoon Certificate Medical Assistant Cherilyn Carlson Mattoon Certificate Practical Nursing Kristen Chumbley Mattoon Associate in Arts Psychology Anna DeBuhr Mattoon Associate in Arts Agriculture Sarita Dunne Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Psychology Shalana Elder Mattoon Certificate Practical Nursing Taylor Fray Mattoon Certificate Practical Nursing Brylin Garren Mattoon Certificate Cosmetology Anthony Golding Mattoon Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Stephanie Gordon Mattoon Certificate Cosmetology Julie Gosnell Mattoon Certificate Medical Coding Specialist Morgan Hampton Mattoon Associate in Arts Psychology Dylan Harper Mattoon Associate in Applied Science IT-Network Administration Jacqueline Hawkins Mattoon Associate in Arts Liberal Arts Jonathan Johnson Mattoon Certificate Practical Nursing Scott Johnson Mattoon Certificate Manufacturing Skills I Tashi Kuti Mattoon Certificate Practical Nursing Nicholas LeDoux Mattoon Certificate Manufacturing Skills I Benjamin Mabiala Mattoon Associate in Arts Business Administration Kristen Morlen Mattoon Certificate Accounting Clarissa Mouley Mattoon Certificate Practical Nursing Kyla Ohm Mattoon Certificate Medical Assistant Triston Overton Mattoon Certificate Computer-Aided Drafting John Price Mattoon Certificate Manufacturing Skills I Rachel Renwick Mattoon Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work Julie Rose Mattoon Certificate Practical Nursing Clarissa Seal Mattoon Certificate Medical Assistant Rebecca Smith Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Psychology Danielle Stapleton Mattoon Certificate Welding Technology Melinda Strawn Mattoon Certificate Practical Nursing Jackson Utsler Mattoon Associate in Applied Science Ag Power Technology LesLee Watkins Mattoon Certificate Practical Nursing Zoe West Mattoon Certificate Cosmetology Kelly Harmon Montrose Certificate Practical Nursing Megan Bush Neoga Certificate Practical Nursing Hunter Krampe Neoga Associate in Arts Psychology Josie McMahon Neoga Certificate Practical Nursing Joshua Jefferson New Albany Associate in Arts Business Administration Karla Madden Newman Associate in Arts Business Administration Joseph Brooks Newton Certificate Geospatial Technology Erica Swisher Newton Certificate Esthetics Rayanna Mboma Normal Associate in Science Health Education Micayla Clapp Oakland Associate in Arts Pre-Nursing Lori Magnussen Oconee Certificate Practical Nursing Bethany Beeson Pana Associate in Science Business Administration Whitney Matthews Pana Certificate Practical Nursing Whitney Matthews Pana Associate in Liberal Studies Associate In Liberal Studies Joshua McCombe Pana Certificate IT-Computer Game Development Aubrey Puckett Pana Associate in Science Pre-Nursing Edith Warcup Pana Certificate Practical Nursing Karen Cook Paris Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work Madison Gates Paris Certificate Practical Nursing Kamryn Kingery Paris Associate in Arts Pre-Nursing Jenna Lawson Paris Associate in Science Pre-Physical Therapy Darla Redman Paris Certificate Practical Nursing Phillip Williams Rosenberg Associate in Arts Undecided Taran Duckworth Saint Elmo Associate in Science Pre-Dental Parker Nolan Schaumburg Associate in Arts Business Administration Ryann Ambrose Shelbyville Associate in Arts Psychology Megan Donnel Shelbyville Associate in Arts Early Childhood Education Hannah Koonce Shelbyville Associate in Arts Pre-Veterinary Medicine William Lenz Shelbyville Associate in Arts Liberal Arts Abby Manship Shelbyville Associate in Applied Science Agriculture Production & Management Olivia Reimer Shelbyville Associate in Science Pre-Medicine Lisa Kaufman Shumway Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Criminal Justice Barbara Phillips Shumway Certificate Practical Nursing Rachel Gratz Sigel Certificate Practical Nursing Ty Hewing Sigel Associate in Applied Science Agriculture Business & Supply Sean Kromah Smyrna Associate in Arts Physical Education Baylee Cohan Sullivan Certificate Esthetics Micah Dickens Sullivan Certificate Practical Nursing Tiffani Golden Sullivan Certificate Practical Nursing Cadisen Nuzzo Sullivan Associate in Applied Science Human Services – Psychology Jennifer Penberthy Sullivan Certificate Practical Nursing Kaleb Shumard Sullivan Associate in Science Pre-Dental Andrew Sims Sullivan Associate in Arts Speech Communication Trina Smith-Roberts Sullivan Certificate Medical Assistant Bailey Sparling Sullivan Associate in Arts Undecided Bailey Sparling Sullivan Associate in Science Pre-Pharmacy William Tate Sullivan Certificate Welding Technology Lija Workman Sullivan Associate in Science Bioscience Non-Teaching Hayley Zirkle Sullivan Certificate Medical Assistant Jonathan Beck Teutopolis Associate in Arts Pre-Nursing Jordan Wellbaum Teutopolis Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Austin Light Toledo Associate in Arts Business Administration Chasity Moses Toledo Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Walter Robison Toledo Certificate Electronic Control Technician Alisha Ruholl Toledo Associate in Liberal Studies Associate In Liberal Studies Teresa Allsop Tower Hill Certificate Practical Nursing Randa Morris Tower Hill Certificate Medical Assistant Alicia Pritchard Urbana Certificate Practical Nursing Brady Cappe Waterford Ontario Associate in Arts Criminal Justice
Lake Land College Honors First Medical Assistant Graduates in Pinning Ceremony Posted on September 12, 2018 At the 2018 Lake Land College first ever Associate Degree in Medical Assisting Pinning Ceremony, graduating medical assistants received their pins. Medical Assistant Program Instructor Molly Yeske said she saw huge improvement in her students academically and professionally. “Some students went from absolutely no healthcare knowledge and typing less than three words a minute, to typing 47 words a minute with fewer than two errors and being able to pass their certification exam on the first try,” Yeske said. Jodie Carey, Mattoon, received the Overall Progress Award, which is given each year to a graduating student who showed overall progress clinically, academically and socially/affectively. The recipient of this award is chosen by instructors. Kristy Warman, Hindsboro, received the Associate Degree Medical Assisting Peer Award. The recipient is chosen based on his or her clinical and scholastic performance, willingness to help other students, professionalism, maturity and spirit. The award is characterized by a true team player, who also is considered a leader. The recipient of this award is chosen by fellow medical assisting students. The new medical assisting program trains students in a combination of clinical and administrative skills. Medical assistants are well-rounded in working on a range of functions, from drawing blood and providing injections, to formatting spreadsheets to medical accounting and billing. Medical Assisting is a special admission program offered as both a certificate and an associate degree. To learn more visit lakelandcollege.edu and under “Academics” click on “Academic Majors, Degrees & Certificates.” The following students received their pins at the ceremony: Jodie Carey Mattoon Kyla Ohm Mattoon Kristi Warman Hindsboro Trina Smith Sullivan Hayley Zirkle Sullivan Randa Morris Shelbyville Purisima Palmer Shelbyville Alyssa Willoughby Windsor Clarissa Seal Mattoon Melissa Lye Findley Brittney Reed Effingham
Lake Land College to Rename Hall and Dedicate to Sixth President Posted on September 11, 2018 At the September meeting, the Lake Land College Board of Trustees approved the renaming of the college’s Net Zero Energy Building to Lensink Hall in posthumous honor of its sixth president, Scott Lensink. Lensink was instrumental in the building of the Net Zero Energy Building (ZEB Hall) on campus, and for making Lake Land a national leader in sustainable energy. ZEB Hall is a highly energy efficient building offering a sustainable-learning center where students can gain practical experience and training for green-energy jobs. During Lensink’s tenure, the college successfully secured several grants to advance its sustainable energy efforts, expanding solar and geothermal power opportunities on campus, and attracting national attention from public officials and higher education leaders. A dedication ceremony will be held at the lawn area of the current Net Zero Energy Building, Friday, Sept. 28, at noon. In the 20 years of service to Lake Land, Lensink is fondly thought of by many for his compassionate personality and constant dedication to Lake Land students and staff. He began his career at the college as a business instructor and head coach for the Laker women’s basketball team. He went on to hold several leadership positions including business division chair and vice president for academic services before successfully rising through the ranks to become the college’s sixth president from 2007 until his retirement in 2013. Lake Land College, under Lensink’s guidance, received numerous state and national recognitions such as the esteemed designation by the Aspen Institute to be among the top 10 percent of community colleges in the nation and recognition by SafeCampusUSA as the safest campus in Illinois. When Lensink was posthumously honored with the College’s Distinguished Service Award in 2017, nominator Dave Cox, director of alumni relations and annual giving said, “Scott will forever be remembered at Lake Land College for the impact of his professional career; but just as importantly, he will be remembered by employees and students as a jovial, caring, larger-than-life personality, who inspired us to make an impact at Lake Land College.” Beyond his outstanding service at Lake Land, Lensink received praise in his educational skills wherever he went, and received the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers Award, American Marketing Association Faculty Appreciation Award, Eastern Illinois University Management/Marketing Department Teacher of the Year Award and the Outstanding Young Men of America Award. Lensink also served as a member of the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems Health Center Board of Directors, the Coles County Historical Society Depot Restoration committee and Mattoon Foundation Board. Most of all, Lensink cherished time spent with wife Michele and sons Zachary and Alexander.
Lake Land College Honors Nurses in Pinning Ceremony Posted on At the 2018 Lake Land College Licensed Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony held in July, graduating nurses received their pins. Rachel Gratz, Sigel, received the Marilyn Fuqua Thompson Nursing Award, which is given each year to a graduating student who is considered to be the all-around best student in the class and is voted on by faculty. The student must be professionally superior and morally responsible, be capable of making wise decisions, be compassionate and caring, be dedicated and possess common sense and a strong scientific knowledge base, demonstrate superior technical skills, possess superior communication skills and composure, often in crises situations. Gratz’s name will be engraved on a plaque that is located in the nursing skills lab in Neal Hall. Julie Rose, Mattoon, and Lori Magnussen, Oconee, received the Licensed Practical Nursing Peer Award. These students are chosen because of their clinical and scholastic performance, willingness to help other students, professionalism, maturity and spirit. The award is characterized by a true team player, who also is considered a leader. The recipients of this award were chosen by fellow nursing students. Faith Miller, Effingham, received the award for Clinical Excellence and Emily Galbreath, Charleston, received the award for Client Advocate. For serving as a positive representative of the LPN program student liaisons, Gratz and Misty Snyder, Effingham, received certificates of recognition. The following students received their pins at the ceremony: Mattoon/ Lake Land Campus: Cherilyn Carlson Mattoon Hannah Diener Arthur Shalana Elder Mattoon Taylor Fray Pana Ashley Funnema Charleston Emily Galbreath Charleston Chelsie Gast Charleston Madison Gates Paris Tiffani Golden Sullivan Jonathan Johnson Mattoon Clarissa Mouley Mattoon Jennifer Penberthy Sullivan Lashawnda Poree Chicago Heights Alicia Pritchard Urbana Darla Redman Paris Julie Rose Mattoon Andrea Spears Charleston Paige Tippit Findlay LesLee Watkins Arcola Effingham/ Kluthe Center: Teresa Allsop Shelbyville Megan Bush Neoga Madison Dane Casey Micah Dickens Sullivan Rachel Gratz Sigel Kelly Harmon Montrose Tashi Kuti Mattoon Lori Magnussen Oconee Whitney Matthews Pana Alyssa Maxey Martinsville Josie McMahon Neoga Faith Miller Effingham Barbara Phillips Shumway Misty Snyder Effingham Melinda Strawn Mattoon Collin Wallace Effingham Edith Warcup Pana