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Honors College Launching This Fall
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Health Programs Boast Leading Pass Rates
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Nate Keener Helping L&C Go Green
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Remembering Albert Van Walleghen
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Trailblazers Give Back
Letter From The President Looking back on a solid 2016-2017, I’m proud of the impact the college continues to have on this community, despite difficult financial circumstances caused by the state budget impasse. A new economic impact study, conducted by economic modeling company Emsi, reiterates that we continue to offer a significant return on investment for not only our students, but also taxpayers in our community. Without Lewis and Clark’s presence, the region would be down $369.4 million in income and 6,688 jobs. Those figures represent a combined impact from operations, student spending and alumni impact that would otherwise be happening outside of the region. Lewis and Clark is proud of this impact, but continuously works harder to create more value for our students and the communities we serve. Since the community college district was founded in 1970, we’ve built this tradition from a student body of about 400 to more than 15,000 credit and non-credit students annually. This fall we will launch new programs in Music Production and Instrumentation and Control Systems, in addition to several certificates, that will offer new opportunities spanning from the arts and humanities to career training. We’re also celebrating the addition of a new 2+2 program in Criminal Justice with the University of Missouri St. Louis and launching the Lewis and Clark Honors College this fall to expand offerings for our transfer students. Our partnership with UMSL will pave the way for a smooth transfer from L&C to the university’s top-rated Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, for those who want to continue their education beyond our campus. The L&C Honors College will offer students with outstanding potential the ability to earn honors credit in their courses, build a community of learners through a cohort format, and participate in a humanities-based research project and culminating symposium at the end of their experience, through the college’s Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities. The Honors College
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experience will further be enhanced through social and extracurricular offerings that are unique to the program, because college doesn’t end in the classroom. Lewis and Clark’s stellar non-credit offerings continue to include reciprocal workforce safety training, available to workers throughout the region through our ongoing partnership with the Houston Area Safety Council, and College for Kids enrichment courses, from cooking to computer programming to swimming, which will kick off soon. Here at the college, we both honor our past and look to the future of our communities. In June, we will unveil and dedicate a historical marker at the Scott Bibb Center in Alton, in honor of the center’s namesake, who fought against the segregation of Alton Schools from 1897-1908. Today, the center is the home to many of our Adult Education programs, including GED Completion, Family Literacy, Highway Construction and YouthBuild. As we ahead, we continue to think about our economic and environmental imprint, moving forward in our sustainability efforts, which have earned us many accolades over the years. Most recently, our Sustainability Director Nate Keener was honored as an Illinois Green Economy Network Sustainability Champion, for his collaborative spirit in leading the college’s achievements. Read more about our efforts and more in the pages that follow.
Shanette Miller, Arantxa Salvador and Ethan Morris hang out on the college’s Godfrey campus. According to a 2016 third party economic impact study, students earn a cumulative $5.70 in higher future earnings for every $1 invested in their education at Lewis and Clark. (p. 4)
L&C By The Numbers
$369.4 million
Income Lewis and Clark contributes to the region, which is
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Approximate number of students when college was founded in 1970 (p. 7)
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Pass rates for Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene and Medical Assisting students in 2016 (p. 7)
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years Scott Bibb fought against the segregation of Alton Schools (p. 9)
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entries in this year’s Student Art Exhibition (p. 13) www.lc.edu - 3
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Study Shows L&C Adds $369.4 million in Income to Region Once again, a third party study has shown that Lewis and Clark Community College remains an economic boon to the region, accounting for 4.7 percent of the area’s gross regional product (GRP).
“If the college weren’t here, a number of students would have left the area, and others wouldn’t have come here, to pursue their education.” - Dale Chapman L&C President
In 2014-15 alone, L&C supported $369.4 million in income and 6,688 jobs, neither of which would exist without the college, according to Emsi, an economic modeling company. Despite a lack of funding, due to the ongoing budget impasse in the State of Illinois, that impact is still growing – $31.4 million since 2013 and $121.4 million since 2011. “If the college weren’t here, a number of students would have left the area, and others wouldn’t have come here, to pursue their education,” said L&C President Dale Chapman. “Because we are here, they live, work and spend money in the region. Then, when they graduate and enter the workforce, 93 percent remain in the area and not only add income to the region, but make their lives and homes here, extending their impact.” 4 - “Discover”
In 2014-15, L&C served
TOTAL IMPACT
$369.4 million
11,377 credit students 3,046 non-credit students 14,423 total students
Student rate of return
19.7% $5.70 OR
in higher future earnings for every $1 invested in their L&C education
Taxpayer rate of return
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Society rate of return
$12.80 for every $1 invested
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TRAILBLAZER Casey Newgent
After sustaining an injury while playing volleyball, Casey Newgent decided to follow a path that would allow her to help other athletes like herself. “The injury opened my eyes to what an athletic trainer could do for a student athlete to keep them on the path of success,” Newgent said. After L&C, she went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in kinesiology from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University. Since graduation, she has worked as a physician assistant in the office of Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Aaron Omotola, at BJC Medical Group of Illinois. “Over the last four years, I have enjoyed working with him and learning from him every day,” Newgent said. “We treat athletes of all levels, from Division I to your weekend warrior, as well as many others from the community with orthopedic needs.” Newgent said beginning her studies at L&C not only allowed her to stay close to home and continue to play volleyball, but it also gave her the foundation she needed to be a successful student and professional.
Save The Date for
Discover Day
L&C will welcome high school students this Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, for an inside look at campus and an opportunity to experience student life during its next “Discover Day” event. Discover Days bring prospective and current students together for a day of fun and information about becoming a Trailblazer.
www.lc.edu/admissions
“The best part for me was the small class sizes, which allowed more one-on-one interaction with my professors,” she said. “The best skill I learned was accountability to my teammates, coaches and professors, and to my studies. This has transpired into my career every day since.”
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SIHF Mock Interviews Can Lead to Real Careers
For the past three years, Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF) has conducted mock interviews with L&C Office Technology, Medical Assisting and Health Information Management Systems students. Sometimes, the interviews turn into real opportunities. L&C alumna Paula Simmons credits her career as a medical assistant at SIHF to experience and insights she learned while earning her associate degree. “My experience at Lewis and Clark gave me the skills necessary to succeed, and if it was not for this major learning experience, I may not have received this job opportunity,” Simmons said. SIHF human resources representative Carla Jordan said mock interviews not only help the students understand the concept of an interview and get comfortable presenting themselves and their accomplishments professionally, but they’re also beneficial to SIHF. “This is a good opportunity to interview seasoned students, whether they have completed their externship with SIHF or elsewhere,” Jordan said. “Mock Interviews are conducted by our managers and HR. We consider this to be an enhanced benefit, which allows us to select students for our open opportunities.” SIHF is a community-based, federally qualified heath center network that serves predominately low income or medically underserved populations throughout 10 counties in southern Illinois.
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HONORSCollege LAUNCHING IN THE FALL
Lewis and Clark is currently recruiting the pilot class for its new Honors College, a two-year honors and transfer preparation program meant to enhance outstanding students’ college experience. The Honors College will offer honors course credit, service and social opportunities, faculty mentorship, small class sizes, and thousands of dollars in cost savings, versus going straight to a four-year university. The program, affiliated with L&C’s Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities, will culminate with a humanities-focused undergrad research project and symposium. Students will move through the program together as a cohort, and have the opportunity to attend additional field trips and activities and gain special access to guest speakers, special presentations and exhibits on campus, in addition to general Student Activities programming. Those looking for an on-campus living experience may be
eligible for discounted rates at Trailblazer Commons, on a first come, first served basis. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher, must submit a personal essay and two or more references, and then complete an interview for admission into this program. For more information, visit L&C’s website or contact Coordinator Jen Cline at (618) 468-4762 or jacline@lc.edu.
www.lc.edu/honorscollege • www.trailblazercommons.com
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TRAILBLAZER Jen Cline
Cline has been teaching at L&C for five years, and her courses include Introduction to Sociology, Racial and Ethnic Relations, Social Problems and Marriage and the Family. Her Spring 2017 Racial and Ethnic Relations class recently held a public panel called “Justice for All? Race and the Criminal Justice System,” which was well-attended and well received. The panel was also livestreamed on Facebook, and can be viewed in full on YouTube.
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L&C Assistant Sociology Professor Jen Cline has a passion for teaching and helping students achieve their educational and life goals. A first generation college student, Cline never considered herself an academic, and wasn’t a fan of school initially. “Thankfully, while I was working on my associate degree, my advisor saw something in me and put me in (Henry Ford) College’s honors program,” she said. “It was the best thing for me. I did a complete turnaround; fell in love with learning, and eventually teaching.” Today, she’s credited as being the chief architect of L&C’s new Honors College program, and will stay on as its coordinator. “Her research and her own positive experiences as an honors student have influenced the design of the new program, which will offer students who have outstanding potential an opportunity to enhance their two-year college experience,” said L&C Dean of Transfer Programs Jill Lane. In addition to her Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Henry Ford College, Cline also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Women’s Studies from Cornell College, and a Master of Science in Sociology from the Universiteit van Amsterdam. “My favorite part of working at Lewis and Clark is our students,” Cline said. “They challenge my thinking, my own assumptions and prejudices. I am really looking forward to working with students in the new honors program.”
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TRAILBLAZER Katherine Whitehead
In pursuit of a career in dental hygiene, Katherine Whitehead, 26, of Alton, didn’t expect to feel so at home with her fellow students and instructors in L&C’s dental programs. “We’re like a family,” she said. “I feel like I have made many lifelong friends as I’ve gone through the program.” L&C offers a Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Assisting, as well as an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene. Those who want to work as dental assistants can stop after the certificate, but those who want to work as dental hygienists obtain their certificate and keep working through the next program. Chris Hallstead, assistant professor/coordinator for L&C’s dental programs, said L&C’s programs are unique because of this laddering feature. It also allows students to grow close during their time at the college. “I am so happy I chose to go through the program at Lewis and Clark,” Whitehead said. “The program came highly recommended, and it’s been a great choice for me.” Hallstead said Whitehead’s future is bright. “Katherine is a great example of a graduate who really cares for her patients,” Hallstead said. “The career outlook for dental professionals is very good, and both dental assisting and dental hygiene are very rewarding careers.”
#LChasheart at Springfest 2017
This year’s SpringFest, themed Lewis and Clark Has Heart, included program information booths, free food, a DJ, assorted contests, face painting, a psychic, a balloon maker, inflatable games, and more. The Student Activitiessponsored annual event was held Wednesday, April 12, in the George C. Terry River Bend Arena.
www.lc.edu/program/dentalhygiene www.lc.edu/program/dentalassisting
L&C Health Programs
Raising the Bar
Lewis and Clark’s Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, and Medical Assisting programs all boasted 100 percent pass rates in 2016, with Occupational Therapy Assistant at 93 percent. The college’s Nursing program, at 86 percent, beat the national average pass rate of 85 percent for all baccalaureate and ADN programs on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). NCLEX pass rates for ADN programs only was 82 percent in 2016. “These scores are a testament to the quality of our health services career programs at Lewis and Clark,” said Dean of Career Programs Sue Czerwinski. “We have a terrific team here at Lewis and Clark and the outstanding pass rates are a product of that hard work and dedication of everyone involved.” Learn more about our programs online or by visiting the Enrollment Center.
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L&C Expands Safety Training With ARSC Lewis and Clark has expanded and improved its safety training programs for businesses and trades workers by earning a place on the map of the renowned Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils (ARSC). The ARSC website and locations map have enabled new business clients from Chicago, Northern Missouri and beyond to find and use the college’s safety services rather than having to fly or drive to more distant providers. L&C has offered many safety services at a local level on a business-by-business basis through Contractor Safety 8 - “Discover”
Orientations, OSHA programming, CPR, Traffic Safety, IDOT Flagger, and many other types of certified instruction for almost two decades. It is also a full-fledged satellite for the Houston Area Safety Council (HASC), which is the iconic, global brand for contractor safety as emulated by many other safety firms. HASC has delivered more than 8 million units of safety training with a membership comprised of more than 2,700 contractor companies and more than 350 owners from the greater Houston Industrial Complex and beyond.
CEO Luis Aguilar said a partnership with college allows HASC to address the contractor safety needs of Midwestern refineries, plants and manufacturers. “This was only possible by forming an alliance with Lewis and Clark’s well established contractor safety programs,” he said. “This relationship will drive efficiency into the badging process, saving time, money and lives.” For more information about this program or any other safety services, contact HASC Safety Programs Director Greg Bock at (618) 468-5782.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Inspires
Supporters of L&C’s Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Basketball legend and humanitarian Kareem AbdulJabbar headlined the 2017 Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation Annual Fundraising Dinner, Thursday, March 30, with a message about cooperation and understanding. “We’d like to see some changes made that affect how Americans talk to each other and solve problems,” Abdul-Jabbar said, aligning with the tenets of the center, which encourage respect, dignity, understanding and forgiveness. Abdul-Jabbar and Channel 4 News Anchor Steve Savard were special guests at the second annual event, which raised funds to support Lewis and Clark Community College’s Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities. Savard interviewed Abdul-Jabbar on stage about his life, basketball career, and much more. “This year’s fundraiser focused on our youth – encouraging them to make good decisions regarding their education and to get involved with discussions around social issues that impact them now more than ever,” MJCHF Executive Director Ed Hightower said. “Kareem addressed many of the issues confronting our youth today, from justice to education and career selection. We could not have been happier with this year’s program, and I want to thank our donors and guests for making it possible.” The MJCHF is a 501 (c)(3) organization, which supports the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities, a division of Lewis and Clark.
(Above) The 2017 MJCHF Annual Fundraising Dinner featured a Q&A Session with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Channel 4 News Anchor Steve Savard. More photos can be found at flickr.com/MJCHFoundation
www.mjchf.org • www.lc.edu/manniejackson • http://bit.ly/MJCHFDinner2017
Marker to Commemorate
Scott Bibb’s Fight Against School Segregation This June, Lewis and Clark will celebrate the dedication of a state historical marker honoring Scott Bibb, who fought for the desegregation of Alton schools from 18971908. A dedication ceremony will be held from 2-4 p.m., Monday, June 19 at L&C’s Scott Bibb Center, at 1005 East Fifth Street in Alton. “This is one of the most significant historical markers we have been asked to cosponsor in the society’s 118-year history,” said William Furry, executive director of the Illinois State Historical Society in Springfield. “Scott Bibb’s story needs to be told and told again to remind us that justice is never easily won.” Bibb (1855-1909) was the plaintiff in the Alton School Cases, a series of lawsuits that sought to retain Alton’s already desegregated schools. When Alton city officials re-established segregated schools in the fall of 1897, the African-American community resisted en masse. Over the course of 11 years, Bibb’s lawsuit was appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court five times. In 1908, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in Bibb’s favor, but Alton failed to implement the orders of the court. It would take another 50 years before the educational system in Alton would be desegregated once again. L&C’s Alton Community Learning Center was renamed the Scott Bibb Center, in his honor.
A mock-up of the marker to be installed at L&C’s Scott Bibb Center in Alton. www.lc.edu - 9
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TRAILBLAZER Nate Keener
It takes a community to achieve L&C’s sustainability goals, and a strong leader to guide the way. Director of Sustainability Nate Keener, 33, of Alton, has been instrumental to the effort since joining the college in 2011. This spring, Keener was honored with the Illinois Green Economy Network’s Sustainability Champion Award. His overall goal is to offset or eliminate campus greenhouse gas emissions by 2058, as outlined by the college’s Climate Action Plan. Some efforts toward that end include cutting electricity consumption and generating electricity from renewable sources, coordinating and promoting a campus-wide recycling program, reducing campus fleet and commuter emissions, advocating for responsible water management, aligning campus policies with green efforts, and staying actively involved in campus and community outreach around sustainability issues. “I love the simple beauty of complex natural systems that point to a sustainable future,” Keener said. “The best part about my work is feeling like it is making the world a better place, and finding common ground with unexpected partners.” Under Keener’s leadership, the college has earned a number of accolades in the field of sustainability. Lewis and Clark was a recipient of the 2016 Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award and the American Association of Community College’s (AACC) Sustainability Education & Economic Development (SEED) Green Genome Overall Award winner in 2016. Current projects include adding water data to campus dashboards, which currently track electrical usage on campus;
L&C Director of Sustainability Nate Keener is shown participating in the 2014 Illinois Green Economy Network’s EV Road Trip. taking inventory of current greenhouse gas emissions; conducting a waste audit; purchasing a Nissan Leaf electric vehicle for campus use; and working with the college’s Restoration Ecology program to grow, plant and promote native plants and to eradicate invasive plants like honeysuckle. In April, the Office of Sustainability sponsored a week of Earth-friendly student and community events in honor of Earth Week. Outside of work, Keener is also a grassroots community activist and volunteer with several local organizations, including the Godfrey Cool Cities Committee and Alton Main Street.
www.lc.edu/green • www.lc.edu/Climate_Action_Plan
Solar Flair, the Monticello Sculpture
Gardens’ 2017 Summer Garden Show, is a celebration of light energy, lunar cycles, and how plants connect us to the cosmos. Come witness the wonderment of the ultimate solar power – photosynthesis – beautifully showcased by out-ofthis-world plants! Solar Flair will culminate on Aug. 21 with the viewing of a total solar eclipse. Join us on campus for this momentous occasion.
Monday, August 21, 2017
For more information contacT
www.lc.edu/solarflair
Ethan Braasch Horticulture Manager
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ebraasch@lc.edu // (618) 468-3140
L&C, UMSL Sign Criminal Justice Transfer Agreement Lewis and Clark Community College and the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) have announced a new transfer agreement for criminal justice students that will help provide a seamless transfer between the two institutions. “This articulation agreement with UMSL will provide our students with a transfer option to a highly ranked university,” said L&C Criminal Justice Coordinator Jessica Noble. “They will also be provided with options to complete a master’s degree and a PhD in criminal justice/criminology. I am truly excited for this opportunity for our students.” Criminal justice majors study police, courts, corrections and the law in society through their coursework, which includes case studies, current news and related discussions on topics like dispute resolution, drugs and crime, child abuse and neglect, gangs, policing, crime theory, private security and more. Graduates of L&C’s Criminal Justice program, which offers an Associate in Applied Science and Certificate of Proficiency, go on to work in local law enforcement and as state correctional officers upon graduation. For those looking to continue their education in the criminal justice field, higher education opens more opportunities to work in federal and state law enforcement, juvenile probation and adult probation and parole. More advanced degrees open the doors for promotion in the field. “Access to quality education is a long-standing tradition at UMSL,” Chancellor Tom George said. “And, we are always
Pictured from top left, L&C Criminal Justice Professor Tricia Martin; L&C Criminal Justice Program Coordinator Jessica Noble; UMSL Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Chair Dr. Finn Esbensen; UMSL Undergraduate Director of Criminology and Criminal Justice Dr. Tim Maher; Bottom row from left, L&C Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Linda Chapman; UMSL Chancellor Tom George; and L&C President Dale Chapman. searching for new ways to increase access, which is why I’m excited for UMSL’s collaboration with Lewis and Clark Community College’s Criminal Justice program. Together we can help usher in the next generation of criminal justice scholars and solutions.”
www.lc.edu/program/criminaljustice • www.umsl.edu/ccj
New Programs and Certificates Beginning this Fall
• Music Production – New program! Associate in Applied Science, Certificate of Proficiency, Certificate of Completion Immerse yourself in the digital media aspect of the music business. This program is designed to enable graduates to work in music performance, as studio and sound technicians, and in management or supervisory positions in related fields. Call (618) 468-4731.
• Childhood Development Early Childhood Level 3 Certificate of Proficiency, Early Childhood Level 2 Certificate of Completion, Illinois Director Certificate of Completion, Infant Toddler Level 2 Certificate of Completion
• Instrumentation and Control Systems – New program! Associate in Applied Science, Certificate of Proficiency This program will prepare students to maintain, repair and troubleshoot instruments and control systems in industries that increasingly rely on automation. Instrumentation techs go on to work with automated equipment in manufacturing or assembly plants, waste water treatment facilities and nuclear power plants to measure and monitor operational functioning. Call (618) 468-5832. • Process Operations Technology – Biofuels Associate in Applied Science, Certificate of Completion
Justin Myers, of South Roxana, in foreground, and fellow students study in the music production lab at Lewis and Clark. Beginning Fall 2017, L&C’s Music department will offer an Associate in Applied Science in Music Production, as well as certificates of proficiency and completion in music production. www.lc.edu - 11
Dr. Albert Van Walleghen served on the L&C Board of Trustees at the time of its founding, until his retirement in September 1979.
The Lewis and Clark Community College District No. 536 was founded in 1970. Charter members of the Board of Trustees included Albert Van Walleghen, Jersey County; R. Ned Bond, Madison County; Paul L. Connolly, Madison County; Paul B. Hanks, Calhoun County; Robert S. Minsker, Madison County; Paul N. Odell, Macoupin County; and Chris J. Ringhausen, Jersey County.
Remembering Albert Van Walleghen L&C’s Last Original Trustee
The last remaining charter member of the Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees, Dr. Albert Van Walleghen, 91, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Jerseyville. Dr. Van Walleghen established the Jersey Calhoun Veterinary Hospital in Jerseyville in 1948 and worked as a veterinarian for nearly 40 years. He served on a number of professional and community boards and was with the L&C Board of Trustees until his retirement in September 1979. “Without the hard work and dedication of the charter members of the Lewis and Clark Board of Trustees, we would not be where we are today,” said L&C President Dale Chapman. The Lewis and Clark Community College District No. 536 was founded in 1970. The first Board was responsible for purchasing Monticello College in Godfrey to serve as the new
community college’s campus, and for coordinating staffing and getting the first academic and training programs off the ground. In 1970, the college began with eight associate degree and certificate programs, and the student headcount that year was around 400 students (449 FTE). Both rose sharply over the first few years; today, the college serves approximately 15,000 credit and non-credit students and offers more than 40 degree programs. “I had a great deal of respect for Dr. Van Walleghen’s judgment and early guidance on the direction of Lewis and Clark,” said current Board Chairman Robert L. Watson, who served with Dr. Van Walleghen in the early days. “I think all of the original members of the Board would take pride in how well the college has served the district over the years since its formation.”
Miss Commencement This Year?
Watch the Replay Online
For the first time, Lewis and Clark Community College livestreamed the 46th Annual Commencement ceremony to make the celebration more accessible to the community, and friends and family who were unable to attend. An archived version of the video can be found on the college’s YouTube page and on Riverbender.com.
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L&C Celebrates Black History Month
(Top) L&C students, faculty and staff attended a Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration event from noon-1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, in the Ahlemeyer Atrium, during which students and employees delivered memorable MLK speeches, then facilitated a conversation around them. (Above) Jerseyville resident and blood donor of 50 years, Charles Parish, gives blood at the L&C Black Student Association’s Blood Drive in celebration of Black History Month, Feb. 27, in The Commons. Photo by Alex St. Peters, Media Services intern (Left) More than 95 students from area middle and high schools attended the Pathways to Leadership workshop in February inside the Ahlemeyer Atrium at Lewis and Clark. The students met and interviewed community leaders and professionals who have shaped their careers through perseverance, vision and discipline.
Artistic Achievements
L&C’s 13th Annual Student Art Exhibition featured more than 115 digital and physical entries, and ran from April 7-21. Winners include (front row, from left) Matt Greene, Taylor Cranmer, Marion Black, Teresa Frisch, Dustin Kent and Emily Linn (not pictured). Photo by D. Gausling, PBC Studios www.lc.edu - 13
Luke Jumper Nominated for
ICCTA Outstanding Faculty Member Award Luke Jumper, of Bethalto, is L&C’s nominee for the 2017 Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Outstanding Faculty Member Award. Jumper is coordinator of the college’s Architectural Technology and CAD/Drafting programs, as well as director of the St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab. He joined L&C as an adjunct faculty member in 2007 and became a full-time instructor in 2011. Jumper, who is an architect, teaches architecture, drafting and design, industrial technology, solar design and smart grid technology. He also is a member of the college’s Green Oversight Committee. “It is a real honor to be nominated for this award,” Jumper said. “It is a great feeling to know you are helping students gain self-confidence as they advance to accomplish tasks they may have thought were previously out of their reach.” L&C Dean of Career Programs Sue Czerwinski said Jumper is well deserving of the award. “Luke is a very caring and enthusiastic teacher,” Czerwinski said. “He uses the latest technology to enhance classes, and his students greatly benefit from his project-based teaching methods.”
www.lc.edu/program/architecturaltech www.lc.edu/program/draftingCAD L&C Fab Lab Director Luke Jumper presents on Fab Lab implementation best practices during the USFLN 2017 Symposium at the college’s N.O. Nelson Campus.
FAB LAB HOSTS National Symposium for Makers The St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab (STLCFL) hosted the United States Fab Lab Network Symposium 2017, “Stairway to Making,” March 13-15, 2017 at L&C’s N.O. Nelson Campus. Makers from across the country came to participate in sessions on topics centered on “making,” from 3D Printing to CNC Routing to how to build your own ukulele. The college’s 5,000-square foot Fab Lab opened in 2015, and is used for classroom instruction, as well as by members of the public who purchase memberships for access to an extensive collection of tools and machines. The lab’s capabilities allow makers to bring an idea to life, from design to finishing.
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(Left) One particularly popular session centered on the use of 3D printing for affordable prosthetics, which are especially important for children who are still growing. (Right) Symposium attendees walked through the process of making a ukulele with Jeff Boerner from the Northampton Community College Fab Lab.
Give Back to Community
L&C’s student athletes aren’t only held to a high standard in the classroom, but also in the community. Coach Doug Stotler’s Men’s Basketball team volunteers annually with the Alton Boys and Girls Club. This winter they conducted a basketball clinic that focused on teaching the basic fundamentals of shooting a foul shot and layup, dribbling to advance the ball up-court and also passing the ball correctly to a teammate. “This is often the first experience college players get to be ‘the coach,’” Stotler said. “It is a valuable learning experience for our players as they immediately find out teaching the game is very different from playing the game.” Community service is something all L&C student athletes do throughout the academic year.
In April, the 2016-17 women’s tennis team won the NJCAA D-I Region 24 Championship and a trip to nationals in Tucson, Arizona. Photo by Nena Swiecicki More photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ lewisandclarkcc/albums/72157677074266474
Congratulations to the
1979 Bucks Volleyball Team on being inducted into the L&C Trailblazers Athletics Hall of Fame
Join us in celebrating our newest inductees during a 2017 Volleyball Alumni Game. 2 p.m. Aug. 19, 2017 George C. Terry River Bend Arena If you are a volleyball alumnus of L&C and would like to participate in the alumni game, contact Coach Johnna Kinney at (618) 468-6250 or jdkinney@lc.edu.
www.lc.edu/athletics
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