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LAKER NATION ASSISTS COMMUNITY DURING THE PANDEMIC In April, Lake Land College teamed up with Pilson Auto Center in Mattoon to produce much-needed face shields for Sarah Bush Lincoln.

Print and Mail Services Supervisor David Earp, along with David Vogel, William Lenz and Jimmie Perry, worked diligently to construct 480 face shields in six business days!

COACH NELSON HELPS LOCAL LAKER SUPPORTER Lake Land College softball coach Nic Nelson helped long-time Laker Semester may look different than in the past, learning experience. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have

athletics supporter Angelo’s phases of the state’s Restore Illinois Plan and

Pizza in Mattoon develop outdoor dining options.

Using old hitting screens and aluminum posts, Nelson created partitions to-face, on-campus and a blend of the formats.

so the restaurant could host customers outside.

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To read the complete story visit colescountysports.com/author/ sportseditorialteam/ LAKE LAND COLLEGE'S FALL 2020 but the heart of our faculty and staff and the strength of our academics remain strong!

We are cleaning! We are planning! We are reaching out to make sure you are safe, well informed, included and prepared for your

been amazed at the innovation, resiliency and determination of our students, faculty and staff. As we prepare for the Fall 2020 semester, our staff are busy setting up campus buildings and classrooms to ensure social distancing and protect your health.

These steps are part of the Lake Land College Return to Campus Plan, which aligns with the implements safety protocols to protect the well-being of students, employees and visitors.

Fall 2020 semester courses will be offered in a variety of formats including online, virtual faceArticle credit: Coles County Sports

Faculty are preparing their course materials to ensure students will have the best experiences possible. The Spring Transition Survey told us that the outreach and extra steps faculty took to help students navigate the online format had a significant impact on their success.

What will be different from the spring semester is that services will be available both virtually and in person for current and prospective students. Beginning August 10, college offices will be open with limited staffing to serve students in accordance with safety protocols. Students will be encouraged to take advantage of virtual services whenever possible, but are welcome to make plans to visit campus. Current and prospective students will also be able to use a limited number of computer labs on campus and at extension centers to access the Internet and complete coursework.

All students, visitors and employees will be required to complete the self-assessment on the college’s COVID-19 website before entering a building and wear masks that cover the nose and mouth while in all Lake Land facilities.

As a public higher education institution in Illinois, we are required to follow directives established by the Illinois Community College Board, the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the state of Illinois.

Whatever the future brings, we will strive to keep the Laker community safe and provide the same value, education and experiences students expect from Lake Land College.

Connect with Lake Land College President Dr. Josh Bullock and the President’s Cabinet at lakelandcollege.edu/presidents-office.