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Lincoln Land Community College

MAGAZINE

Need a job? Check out LLCC’s in-demand career training programs

OCTOBER 2017

CONTENTS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dennis Shackelford Chair Rochester District 2

Wayne Rosenthal Vice Chair Morrisonville District 4

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Board of Trustees, Locations, Mission, Non-Discrimination Policy, Accreditation Statement From the President Aviation: A soaring career Criminal Justice: A passion to help others Computer Science: #tech #job Graphic Design: Art + multimedia technology Pre-Medical: On track to a life-transforming profession Neurodiagnostic Technology and Respiratory Care: Lifesaving careers Auto Body: Creating the perfect finish Facts about LLCC LLCC programs and costs LLCC Online: Celebrating its 20th anniversary LLCC Green Center: Training for green jobs Personal Training: Helping people get and stay healthy Workforce, Adult Education, ISBDC, Community Education, Culinary Institute programs What career is best suited to you? Steps to enroll at LLCC

LLCC IS LOCATED NEAR YOU!

Ken Elmore Secretary Litchfield District 7

Craig Findley Jacksonville District 6

LLCC-Springfield (main campus), 5250 Shepherd Rd., 62794 • 217.786.2200 • 800.727.4161• www.llcc.edu LLCC-Beardstown, 109 White Pine Ln., 62618 • 217.323.4103 • 877.800.4406 • www.llcc.edu/beardstown LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, 62650 • 217.243.6699 • 888.494.1622 www.llcc.edu/jacksonville LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr., 62056 • 217.786.3401 • 800.858.9193 • www.llcc.edu/litchfield also in Hillsboro, 62049 • 786.3401 • 800.858.9193 LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, 62568 • 217.786.2754 • 800.572.5448 • www.llcc.edu/taylorville Levi, Ray and Shoup, Inc. Aviation Center at LLCC, 815 S. Airport Dr., Hangar 4, Springfield, 62707 217.544.4965 • www.llcc.edu/aviation LLCC Neurodiagnostic Technology and Respiratory Care Programs, located at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, SIU Surgical Clinics Building, Springfield. (Mail to LLCC campus address above) www.llcc.edu/health-professions Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason, Springfield, 62702 • 217.782.7436 • www.llcc.edu/cctc Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC, Montgomery Hall, LLCC campus (see address above) 217.786.4530 • www.llcc.edu/sbdc LLCC MISSION The mission of Lincoln Land Community College is to provide district residents with quality educational programs and services that are accessible, affordable and responsive to individual and community needs.

Jeff Fulgenzi Sherman District 5

Justin Reichert Springfield District 1 1

Gordon Gates Springfield District 3

Saleana Moore Springfield Student Trustee

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NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Lincoln Land Community College does not discriminate against any student, employee, prospective employee or any other person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other protected status in its programs and activities. More information may be found at www.llcc.edu/equal-opportunity. Inquiries may be directed to the equal opportunity compliance officer at [email protected]. ACCREDITATION STATEMENT Lincoln Land Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. HLC accredits colleges and universities in a 19-state region of the United States. FRONT COVER Career training is more vital than ever as our nation experiences a shortage of skilled workers. LLCC offers many programs that, in two years or less of study, can lead to a rewarding career. Computer science, criminal justice, auto body, allied health, and the growing field of green jobs are among LLCC’s affordable programs that prepare students for in-demand occupations.

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FORWARD MAGAZINE Volume XXIII, October 2017 Produced by: LLCC Public Relations and Marketing  Editor: Lynn Whalen Assistant Editor: Kyla Kruse  Designers: Greg Walbert, Misty Hagstrom Assistant: Amy Flynn  This magazine is printed on 10% post-consumer recycled content paper.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

The headlines read: America needs more skilled workers. Jobs open for tradespeople. Dirty jobs are looking better than ever. New research from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce finds that there are currently 30 million good jobs in the U.S. that require less than a bachelor’s degree and have a median salary of $55,000. There is a shortage of skilled workers and good jobs are available. Earlier this year, 48 percent of small businesses reported that they couldn’t find qualified job applicants to fill open positions, according to the National Federation of Independent Business, quoted in Time magazine. And that gap is projected to grow. Lincoln Land Community College is well-known for excellence in transfer education, providing students with a great start toward a baccalaureate degree. But that’s only part of our mission as a comprehensive community college. Perhaps lesser known are our career education programs that lead to goodpaying jobs with two years or less of schooling. Many of these programs boast 100 percent job placement, and many students in these programs have job offers before graduation. Nearly 60 percent of our students are enrolled in baccalaureate transfer courses. But in this issue of FORWARD, we focus on career education fields

that make us say we are “the school for the job.” LLCC is definitely the most affordable place to earn a career degree or certificate, plus students have access to our state-of-the-art Workforce Careers Center and all of the support services a community college offers. Our career education students can come straight from high school (some even starting while in high school), while others are entering or re-entering college to train for a new career or to advance in their current career. Take aviation mechanics for example. Students such as Alex Moore (pages 3-4) are in such high demand that they are employed in the field prior to graduation. Likewise are the healthcare fields of neurodiagnostic technology and respiratory care (pages 13-14). And for those interested in computer science, the sky is the limit. Today, computer support technicians make a national average of $60,000 without a bachelor’s degree. Students wonder if they will get a job after college. I assure you that LLCC is a transfer institution but also a job prep center. Whatever your interests or abilities, we can serve you. In this issue of FORWARD, we highlight career programs that appeal to students who are artistic (graphic

design technology), interested in healthcare (neurodiagnostic technology and respiratory care), hands-on mechanical (aviation, auto body), investigative (criminal justice) and high tech (computer science). But note in each of these stories, we include a list of other programs within that particular department. Many choices, all with the same goal: to get students started on their path to a job or further education. Also in this issue, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our online education program. LLCC was truly a pioneer in online course delivery, which has grown and improved every year since its inception in 1997. Here at LLCC, we are committed to the success of all students, whether they are focused on transfer or entering the workforce. Come to a Campus Visit Day or schedule a tour (www.llcc.edu/ visit) and learn why we are not only an educated decision for students to make, we are the school for the job.

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. President, Lincoln Land Community College

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Aviation: A soaring career “In aviation, you’re always doing something different every day,” says Alex Moore, airframe and powerplant (A&P) technician at Standard Aero and LLCC alum. “One day you may be working on gears, and the next you’re inside a fuel tank. It’s a great job.” A&P technicians maintain and troubleshoot the complex systems that an aircraft contains — turbine and piston engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, sheet metal, communication, navigation, cooling, exhaust and more. They help keep the world moving and travelers safe. Alex long had an interest in engines and in airplanes. Early on in his high school career he met with recruiters and planned to join the U.S. Air Force. However, a collarbone injury sidelined those plans. He turned to LLCC to continue his pursuit of a career in aviation. LLCC is the home of the only aviation mechanics program in central Illinois. The program is housed in the new Levi, Ray and Shoup, Inc. Aviation Center at LLCC on the grounds of Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. An open house at the new facility will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 4-5 p.m. Interested students and the public are invited to attend. “The new facility allows our program to accept more students,” explains Dave Pietrzak, program director of LLCC Aviation. “Everything in the new facility is conducive to excellence in teaching and learning.” The center provides new classrooms and training spaces, a computer lab, a technical library, an expansive lobby and two offices for the intake of new students.

Hands-on learning experience LLCC Aviation prepares students with hands-on experience for the variety of skills needed on the job. Looking back at his time in the program, Alex says, “The program gets your feet wet in a little bit of everything—sheet metal, avionics, forms and records, welding, electric, fuel metering and others. 3

“I enjoyed the classwork. It was fun getting to take engines apart, getting them to run and putting them back together again. And the aviation program has really good instructors and was more affordable than other schools,” he adds. Alex has now been working for Standard Aero for two years as an A&P technician, and it all started with an internship at the company through the LLCC aviation program.

Graduates in high demand LLCC’s aviation graduates are in high demand and are often offered paid internships and jobs prior to completing their program. “I get calls constantly from employers wondering when we’ll have our next group of graduates ready for the jobs they have available,” says Pietrzak. Students in the LLCC aviation program have a nearly 100 percent job placement rate. “Seventy-five percent of current aviation mechanics are over the age of 50, and the field is short of qualified workers,” explains Pietrzak. “We foresee great opportunity for our graduates over the next 10 to 20 years.”

A&P ready in 18 months LLCC offers two certificate and two degree options in the program. The available certificates are for aviation airframe technician and aviation powerplant technician. An associate in applied science can be earned in airframe and powerplant aviation mechanics or in aviation management. Students can meet the requirements in as little as 10 months to receive the airframe certificate or the powerplant certificate, and 18 months for both A&P. The certificate programs prepare students to take the Federal Aviation Administration certification exams. The associate in applied science degrees usually require an additional semester to complete. LLCC’s airframe and powerplant mechanics program is accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Join us for an Open House Wednesday, Oct. 25, 4-5 p.m.

LLCC Business and Technologies Programs

Accounting Agriculture Architecture Auto Body Automotive Technology Aviation Business Computer Science Construction Occupations Customized Applied Technology Electronics Commercial Electrical Maintenance Electrical Distribution Lineman Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Help Desk Horticulture

“In aviation, you’re always doing something different every day,” says Alex Moore, airframe and powerplant (A&P) technician at Standard Aero and LLCC alum. “One day you may be working on gears, and the next you’re inside a fuel tank. It’s a great job.”

Hospitality & Culinary Arts Industrial Technology Office Professional Welding

Classes in the aviation program begin every January and August. Learn more by visiting www.llcc.edu/aviation or by contacting Dave Pietrzak at 217.544.4965 or david. [email protected]. FOR WARD MAGAZINE - OC TOBER 2017

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Criminal Justice: A passion to help others Tess Olson, LLCC Police Department officer, once sat as a student in the same classroom where she is helping teach safety tactics today. Like these students, she studied criminal justice at LLCC. “Once I got in the program, I loved it,” says Officer Olson. “I didn’t want to put myself in a lot of debt. LLCC was close to home and affordable. Plus, I’m from a small town, and I wanted to go someplace small.” Olson earned her associate degree at LLCC and then transferred to Western Illinois University for her bachelor’s degree. When looking for a job, she knew she wanted to work in a position that directly interacted with the public. “You have the opportunity to turn around someone’s day by helping out,” she explains. “Officers are always looking ahead and planning ahead in an effort to protect and serve others.” She teaches important safety strategies and techniques to students, including in community education courses such as R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense), a women’s self-defense course. “From teaching opportunities in classrooms to the ‘Coffee with a Cop’ program, students find out police officers are approachable and here to help. The campus police department has an open door for students.

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“In law enforcement, your job is something different every day,” she adds. “It’s fun. It’s very diverse.”

Faculty that care From crime scene investigation and criminology to courts and victim services, LLCC’s courses successfully prepare students for a career in the criminal justice field. Students at LLCC even have the opportunity to test their skills in crime scene investigation scenarios set up by instructors in small buildings — two at LLCC-Springfield and one at LLCC-Taylorville — known as the “crime houses.” Criminal justice faculty include Professor Randy Rue, a former Illinois State Police investigator with more than 30 years of experience in the field, and Associate Professor Tara Walk, a former parole officer. “The faculty are involved and invested in the classes. They care about the students and really want to help them learn,” says Olson. “And they have the experience and credibility to back it up. It really makes classes interesting.”

LLCC Social Sciences Programs

Anthropology Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Economics Education Exercise and Sports Science History Political Science Psychology Sociology

Growth in job opportunities Due to the nature of the field, jobs are always available — locally and in every state. Jobs can be found at the city, county, federal and state levels, in addition to the private sector. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that employment opportunities for police and sheriff’s patrol officers will grow five percent from 2014 to 2024. Approximately 258,400 job openings are expected due to growth and replacement needs. The criminal justice career path offers a variety of job options, including canine, conservation or correctional officer; crime scene investigator; detective; federal agent; highway patrol, parole, police or probation officer; sheriff’s deputy; transportation security and many more.

Earning a degree LLCC offers an associate of applied science degree and an associate in arts degree in criminal justice, which can each be completed in two years. Graduates can enter directly into the workforce or transfer to a fouryear university to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Learn more by visiting www. llcc.edu/criminal-justice or calling the LLCC Social Sciences Department at 217.786.2391 or 217.786.2414.

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Computer Science: #tech #job “Attending Lincoln Land Community College made me realize that computer science was the right path for me,” says Josh Mulvaney, director of technology at the Ball-Chatham School District and LLCC alum. “It provided me with a good fundamental basis in pursuing further degrees and in my career.” Mulvaney manages the entire technology infrastructure for the school district — including the district office, high school, middle school, intermediate school and three elementary schools. Technology is an important tool in teaching and learning, and the computer network is the backbone for the use of technology in classrooms. “The thing about networking is it keeps you on your toes. It’s not monotonous. Something new pops up daily,” explains Mulvaney. “And I like working in the education environment because there are a wide range of users, from beginners to advanced. I love being part of the future leaders’ learning environment. We are seeing computer concepts, including coding, taught to younger and younger students. It is a field that is increasing in demand.” Our modern world depends on technology. It enables organizations to automate, mine data, maintain security and create seamless, high-quality user experiences that can match ever-increasing user expectations. Employees in the field of computer information systems, or CIS, play a vital role in the 7

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implementation of this technology — and its ability to work for and impress users.

Working on real-world problems Mulvaney recalls, “I really liked the class sizes. It allowed for more hands-on, problem-solving experience. The technology issues you encounter in the work environment don’t always have simple answers you can find in a textbook. That’s why the hands-on experiences LLCC offered were so beneficial.” Frank Marsaglia, LLCC professor of computer networking says, “One of the topics that really grabs student interest now is phishing and learning how hackers scam people. Our students are learning how to harden systems, monitor and respond with counter-measures.” While gaming is popular as entertainment, it is also an effective learning tool — as in the case of cybersecurity. In computer science classes, LLCC students test their skills through competition and defend their computer systems against one another.

Fast-growing, high-paying jobs Computer information systems is one of the fastest growing and highest paying fields in the country. Careers in CIS

LLCC Business and Technologies Programs Accounting Agriculture Architecture Auto Body Automotive Technology Aviation Business Computer Science Construction Occupations Customized Applied Technology Electronics Commercial Electrical Maintenance Electrical Distribution Lineman Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration include that of network administrator, computer programmer, database specialist, information security analyst and computer support specialist. “In computer science, there are just so many jobs out there,” says Professor Marsaglia. “In the cybersecurity area, the job market is exploding. They cannot find enough people in security to fill the positions they have. Networking is always big, and they’re starting to need programmers again too.” Because of the technological nature of the job, there are also many remote jobs available.

Help Desk Horticulture Hospitality & Culinary Arts Industrial Technology Office Professional

Certificate and degree options LLCC offers an associate of applied science degree in computer systems and an associate in arts degree in computer information systems, both of which take two years to complete. Tracks are offered in programming, networking, database, CISCO, computer science, security and electronics. There are also two certificate options in computer science — a two-year certificate of completion in CISCO network administrator training and a one-year certificate of achievement in computer administration. Through a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, LLCC is developing a new competency-based education track in cybersecurity, which will measure mastery of knowledge and skills without a minimum time requirement. As such, students with prior experience could potentially advance more quickly. LLCC Computer Science is also in the process of becoming Center of Academic Excellence 2-Year (CAE2Y) certified. It is an award established by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security with support of NSF and CyberWatch.

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Learn more about the computer science program by visiting www.llcc.edu/ computer-science or calling the LLCC Business and Technologies Department at 217.786.2381 or 217.786.2406.

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Graphic Design:

LLCC Arts and Humanities Programs

Art + multimedia technology Maggie Michael, graphic designer for the St. Louis Blues and 2010 LLCC graduate, is living her dream both as an artist and fan. “I love my job. I’ve always been an athlete and sports enthusiast, as well as an artist. My job is a perfect blend of the two fields,” says Maggie. She adds, “It’s pretty exciting to drive by and see the banners I designed hanging on the Scottrade Center.” Her designs for the St. Louis Blues include indoor and outdoor stadium graphics, season-long and playoff campaigns, season tickets, suite tickets and the boxes in which they’re delivered (“those generate a lot of excitement,” she says), social media graphics, and promotional items such as beer steins, bobble heads and recently, a Blues/ Cardinals-themed jersey.

“LLCC is the foundation of my career” After earning an associate degree in graphic design at LLCC, Maggie attended Northern Illinois University before transferring and graduating from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. “Honestly though, I tell everyone that the program at LLCC is the foundation of my career. I regard the LLCC graphic design program very highly. They taught us the tools of the trade as well as the fundamentals of art. Thom Whalen is my mentor, and he is an amazing professor. I was pushed to refine, refine and never settle with your first design. They also taught me not to rely just on the computer … build things, paint things, then digitize them, bring them into the design. “The art faculty at LLCC are like no other. They built lifetime relationships with me and prepared me for more than a degree — they prepared me for a career.”

Art + technology, taught by successful artists LLCC graphic design students utilize their artistic talent and work with current technology in this creative field. Carefully crafted visual elements can communicate messages via print

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or electronic media to inform or allure audiences. LLCC students are taught by faculty who are successful artists themselves, including Professor Whalen, a nationally known studio artist and freelance graphic designer. He has designed signage, exhibits and promotions for the Smithsonian Institution, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Planet Hollywood, Extra TV, Hard Rock Hotel and Las Vegas casinos. Students learn tools and techniques used in the industry, concepts based on the design environment and the application of design software so they can meet the challenges and demands of a constantly evolving job market. LLCC graphic design graduates leave prepared to work for an organization developing designs

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for ad campaigns; brand identity; books, magazines and newspapers; marketing materials; packaging; promotional displays; websites; video games; and more. LLCC offers an associate in applied science degree in graphic design technology. Time to completion of this program is two years.

St. Louis Blues graphic designer Maggie Michael, graduate of the LLCC graphic design program, says “LLCC is the foundation of my career.”

Digital Media and App Design (Computer Gaming) English Graphic Design Liberal Arts Music Audio Production Philosophy Theatre World Languages

Job outlook According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the median annual salary for graphic designers was $47,640 in May 2016. Employment of graphic designers is expected to remain consistent through 2024. Nearly 262,000 individuals were employed as graphic designers as of 2014, with one out of five being self-employed.

For more information, contact LLCC Arts and Humanities at 217.786.2318 or 217.786.2329 or email [email protected].

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Pre-Medical: On track to a life-transforming profession It can be easy to underestimate the value of good health, until we don’t have it. Medical professionals — including doctors, dentists, pharmacists and veterinarians — are helping transform the lives of their patients through the diagnosis, treatment and care of a variety of health conditions. “The medical field is extremely rewarding to work in. It’s exciting. There are no two days the same,” says Dr. Samantha Mayberry, a chiropractor at Chatham Chiropractic and LLCC alum. “When looking at colleges, LLCC was an awesome option. Not only was it affordable, but it had all the prerequisites I needed.” Dr. Canaan Shores, veterinarian at Capitol Illini Veterinary Services and LLCC alum says, “I worked at a vet office while in school. It was important for me to get that experience while fulfilling undergraduate requirements at LLCC. So I took classes at LLCC in 11

Springfield and Jacksonville. It was nice to have flexibility in locations as well as class sections.” Within pre-medical professions, LLCC offers pre-med, pre-dental, prepharmacy and pre-veterinarian tracks. These tracks outline recommended core courses and general education classes that prepare students for a seamless transfer to a four-year university.

Supportive learning environment The pre-medical profession tracks have been carefully developed to prepare students for national entrance examinations, which are often taken during the junior year of college. For instance, in developing the premed track, faculty looked closely at what the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) recommends, so that students get a strong freshman and sophomore background for taking that

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test. Similarly, the pre-pharmacy track prepares students for the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). “At LLCC, you have access to instructors and small class sizes relative to large universities,” explains Bill Bade, dean of LLCC Mathematics and Sciences. “The professors that I had were so knowledgeable and really cared if I succeeded. They wanted me to do well,” says Dr. Mayberry. “LLCC has a teaching focus rather than a research focus, which from a learning perspective makes all the difference in the world. Your professors want to be in class teaching. They know you and know your interests,” adds Dr. Shores. Student clubs, such as the Chemistry Club and Environmental Club, provide additional opportunities, such as volunteering, taking field trips and getting to know other LLCC students interested in science.

High-paying jobs with expected growth “In the medical profession, there are so many job opportunities,” says Mayberry. The medical field continues to grow, and there are many career opportunities within it. LLCC graduates have continued their educations and achieved such careers as veterinarians, plastic surgeons, hospitalists, obstetricians/ gynecologists, dentists, chiropractors, physician assistants and pharmacists. These medical professions require years of additional education beyond a two-year associate degree. “LLCC does a good job of minimizing educational cost while still providing a good, solid, quality education to get people started,” says Shores. Those who continue their education in medical professions have

good prospects in job availability and salary. The U.S. Department of Labor shows 2016 median annual salaries for dentist, pharmacist, veterinarian, physician and surgeon jobs range from $88,770 to $206,920. Growth in all of these job areas is expected from 2014 to 2024. Jobs for veterinarians are projected to see the greatest percentage of job growth with an increase of 19 percent.

LLCC Mathematics and Sciences Programs

Choice of program emphasis

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LLCC provides students flexibility in choice of program area in which to earn a degree. “They have the freedom to decide the area in which they’d like to go forward,” says Dean Bade. The tracks allow students the ability to earn an associate of science degree with a program emphasis in such areas as chemistry, biology or liberal arts.

Biology Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Engineering Geography

Mathematics Physics Pre-Medical Professions Pre-Dental Pre-Med Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Veterinarian

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Neurodiagnostic Technology and Respiratory Care: Lifesaving careers Neurodiagnostic Technology (NDT) Nicole Pacheco has a doctorate in psychology and is a practicing psychologist. Valerie Graham has a master’s degree in education. Morgan Spate is a recent high school graduate. Brea Simmons has a child with epilepsy. All four are currently involved in the fascinating study and recording of brain waves through LLCC’s neurodiagnostic technology (NDT) program. Dr. Pacheco wants to learn more about the electrical activity of the brain in order to better understand and assist her patients with mental illness. “This degree will allow me to better serve my patients and also do consulting. Not many professionals working in mental health have this level of knowledge of brain wave activity.” Valerie says after teaching for a number of years, she’s fascinated with how the brain works, especially children’s brains. With her NDT degree, she hopes to work in surgeries, monitoring brain and spinal activity during procedures. Morgan also aspires to assist in surgeries at a children’s hospital while pursuing a degree in healthcare management. Brea says, “I wanted to better understand my child’s condition by

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entering this program. There are a number of different career paths with this degree — routine EEG and epilepsy monitoring, neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring (in surgery), sleep studies and nerve conduction studies. I know I will always have a job with this degree.” For individuals interested in caring for patients, from infants to the elderly, and providing key information in diagnosing various brain disorders, LLCC’s unique NDT program puts them on the path to a good-paying and rewarding career. With a nearly 100 percent job placement record, most graduates have job offers before completing the 21-month program. LLCC’s program, the only one in Illinois and one of just 23 in the country, is located at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, which provides access to direct contact with patients, hospital equipment and facilities. Program graduates have the skills to succeed in the workforce as an ND technologist in a hospital lab, clinic, research facility and physicians’ offices. LLCC’s program is so highly regarded that Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, recently named the top hospital in Illinois, has contracted with LLCC as a clinical site to meet their technologist shortage.

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LLCC Neurodiagnostic Technology and LLCC Respiratory Care are both 21-month programs and have specific admission requirements. Mandatory informational sessions include a tour of the classrooms at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. Topics discussed include choosing a career in healthcare along with admission, program and clinical requirements. Informational Session Dates: Nov. 30, 2017, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 22, 2018, noon-2 p.m. Mar. 8, 2018, 4-6 p.m. Apr. 5, 2018, noon-2 p.m. Apr. 19, 2018, 4-6 p.m. Pre-registration is not required. Location: HSHS St. John’s Hospital (Inside the HSHS Neuroscience Center) 421 N. Ninth St. LLCC’s neurodiagnostic technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in cooperation with the Committee on Accreditation for Education in Neurodiagnostic Technology. LLCC’s respiratory care program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.

LLCC Health Professions Programs

Central Sterile Service Technician Emergency Medical Services Fire Science Technology Medical Coding Neurodiagnostic Technology Occupational Therapy Assistant Radiography Respiratory Care Surgical Technology Transition to AAS Surgical Technology Nursing Associate Degree Nursing LPN to ADN Transition Program Practical Nurse Basic Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Respiratory Care “I like taking care of people, young to old,” says Mindy Reyes. She knew she wanted to enter a medical field for a career. “My cousin is a respiratory therapist, and that sparked my interest. It’s similar to nursing in that you are caring for patients, but it’s more specialized.” Respiratory therapists assist physicians in the prevention and treatment of respiratory system diseases and disorders. “Right now, there are more job openings in this field than graduates, and 90 percent of our students have job offers before graduation, some multiple offers,” says Jan Szoke, director of the program for the past 18 years. “We are bedside, caring for patients. Giving breathing treatments

is a small part of what we do. We also provide life-support to patients in emergency situations and trauma. We keep people breathing; it is a lifesaving function and career path.” LLCC’s 21-month program prepares students for an exciting career as a respiratory therapist, providing diagnostic and therapeutic care to patients of all ages. Bedside, in the emergency room or in an ambulance, respiratory therapy practitioners are vital members of the lifesaving team. With a nearly 100 percent job placement record, most graduates have job offers before completing the program. Program graduates have the skills to succeed in the workforce in hospitals, medical transport companies, home health, physicians’ offices and sleep labs.

For more information, contact: Diane Liesen, M.A., R. EEG/EP T., CLTM Program Director, Neurodiagnostic Technology Program 217.757.6490 [email protected] Jan Szoke, B.A., RRT Program Director, Respiratory Care Program 217.814.4254 [email protected] Cynthia Maskey, Ph.D., CNE, RN Dean, Health Professions Department 217.786.2436 [email protected]

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Auto Body: Creating the perfect finish

LLCC Business and Technologies Programs

“Taking a collision damaged car from a wreck and restoring it with a perfect finish, it’s like icing on the cake,” explains Leon Williams, associate professor, LLCC Auto Body. At a minimum, cars and trucks are a mode of transportation that get people to work, school, stores and homes. They can also be much more. For some, they are a mobile office. For others, they are an investment — a work of art to showcase. A wreck can bring the functionality and prize-winning value of any vehicle to a screeching halt. “It takes art, technology and engineering know-how to not just make repairs, but get these vehicles dressed to impress,” adds Associate Professor Williams. When a customer wants his car to have that “wow” factor, good simply won’t cut it. It’s got to be great. It’s got to be exact.

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Get experience with the latest technology LLCC’s program trains students to excel in auto body techniques — such as painting, frame repair, glass service, refinishing and welding — and prepares them for management along the way. “We have an auto body shop that’s second to none,” says Williams. LLCC courses offer students the opportunity to gain experience doing all facets of auto body work in a state-of-the-art training facility, which includes paint booths and a frame straightening machine. “To see the physical result of your hard work is a wonderful feeling. Our courses provide students with the hands-on training necessary to be competitive and successful.”

Faster than average job growth According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment opportunities for auto body and related repairers have

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faster than average growth and are expected to grow 13.7 percent from 2014 to 2024. Approximately 48,100 job openings are expected due to growth and replacement needs in the auto body field. Program graduates have the skills to succeed in the workforce in such jobs fields as auto body repair, service management, auto insurance appraisals and professional painting services. Skyler Cain, LLCC auto body alum, used his painting knowledge and skills he acquired in the auto body program to land the job of paint applicator for Ace Sign Co. in Springfield. “Skyler rose to the top of our applications,” says Dennis Bringuet, president of Ace Sign Co., a family owned and operated custom sign work company based in Springfield. “We can teach the specialties of the particular paint we use in our shop, but we like someone to start that already has the basic techniques. Skyler had the knowledge of what types of paint bond to others and the skills to properly sand, deburr and prep surfaces and get long-lasting paint finishes with the proper sheen.” Ace Sign Co. has accounts across the country and internationally. Skyler has even had the opportunity to work on a sign project involving helicopter installation in downtown Nashville, Tenn. “There is a shortage of skilled labor in the trades,” Bringuet adds. “Skyler is a really good fit for us, and we’re glad to have him.”

Architecture Auto Body Automotive Technology Aviation Business Computer Science Construction Occupations Customized Applied Technology Electronics Commercial Electrical Maintenance Electrical Distribution Lineman Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Help Desk Horticulture Hospitality & Culinary Arts Industrial Technology Office Professional Welding

Option of degree or certificate At LLCC, students can earn an associate of applied science degree in collision repair technology, which takes approximately two years. LLCC also offers a certificate of completion in auto body repair, which can be completed in one year.

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Robert Morris University

Northern Illinois University

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MacMurray College

Lincoln Land Community College

Illinois State University

Eastern Illinois University

Blackburn College

Illinois College

How much can you save by attending LLCC?

$11,245

College Tuition Comparison * LLCC’s cost of $3,780 is for 30 credit hours (two semesters) at the 2016-17 tuition rate of $115 per credit hour plus $11 in fees per credit hour. Please note that some programs, including online, carry higher specific or variable tuition rates and special course fees. Please refer to www.llcc.edu/tuition for the latest information.

Tuition rates and fees as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education, http://www.chronicle.com/interactives/tuition-and-fees, October 26, 2016.

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LLCC Academic Transfer, Career/Technical and Skills Training Programs TRANSFER PROGRAMS

CAREER AND TECHNICAL DEGREES

Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are designed for transfer as the first two years of a baccalaureate/bachelor’s degree. Accounting Agriculture Architecture Art Biology Business Administration Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Computer Information Systems Criminal Justice Digital Media Design Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English Exercise and Sports Science Geography Geology History Journalism Liberal Arts Mathematics Music Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Secondary Education Sociology Speech Communication Theatre World Languages Associate in Engineering Science degree Engineering Science Associate in Fine Arts degree Art Music Performance

Allied Health Associate Degree Nursing Associate Degree Radiography Associate Degree Surgical Technology Neurodiagnostic Technology Occupational Therapy Assistant Respiratory Care

60 credit hours minimum

Associate in General Education degree (Non-transferable) Liberal Arts LLCC also offers a track for PreMed, Pre-Vet, Pre-Dental and Pre-Pharmacy. See pages 11-12.

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Associate in Applied Science degrees are designed to lead directly to technical and career employment after program completion. Courses may also transfer. Accounting Specialist Agri-Business Management Airframe and Powerplant Aviation Mechanics Architectural and Construction Technology Automotive Technology Aviation Management Business Collision Repair Technology Commercial Electrical Maintenance Computer Systems Construction Occupations Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Customized Applied Technology Early Childhood Care and Education Electrical Distribution Lineman Emergency Medical Services Fire Science Technology Graphic Design Technology Horticulture Hospitality Management and Services Office Professional Precision Agronomy/Fertilizer Secured Software Programming

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CAREER AND TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Certificate programs (Certificate of Achievement and Certificate of Completion) are designed to lead to employment or additional career training after program completion. Certificate of Achievement 30 or more credit hours Advanced Level Welding Agricultural Watershed Management Tech II Architecture and Construction Automotive Technician Aviation Airframe Technician Aviation Powerplant Technician Computer Administration Cosmetology Culinary Manager Digital App Design and Development Digital Multimedia Design Digital Web Design and Development Electrical Distribution Lineman Maintenance Entrepreneurship Green Facilities Management Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Manufacturing Maintenance Technologies Mechatronics Medical Coding Specialist Paramedic Practical Nurse Residential Construction Value-Added Local Food Certificate of Completion less than 30 credit hours Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Technician Firefighter Agricultural Watershed Management Tech I Audio Production Auto Body Repair

Auto Heating and Air Conditioning Baking and Pastry Basic Multipractice Welding Basic Nurse Assistant Basic Operations Firefighter Brakes CAD Technician Central Sterile Service Technician Certified Production Technician CISCO Network Administration Training Commercial Electrical Maintenance Computer Applications Specialist ECE Credential Level II ECE Credential Level III Emergency Medical Responder Emergency Medical Technician Fertilizer Fire Apparatus Engineer Fire Prevention Principles Fire Service Instructor I Fire Service Instructor II Fire Service Vehicle Operator Fire Tactics and Strategy I First Cook Hazardous Materials for the First Responder Help Desk Industrial Technologies Intermediate Level Welding Landscape Design/Turf Management Management Office Support Specialist Screen Graphics Shielded Metal Arc Welding Steering and Alignment Technical Rescue Awareness Tire Service and Suspension Systems Truck Driver Training CDL Basic Vehicle/Machinery Operations CERTIFICATE OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Personal Development

ONLINE DEGREES

Accounting Applied Computer Programming Business Business Administration Computer Information Systems Computer Systems Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English Geography Geology History Liberal Arts LPN to ADN Transition Mathematics Office Professional Philosophy Political Science Psychology Secondary Education Sociology Speech Communication ONLINE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION

CISCO Network Administrator Training Computer Applications Specialist Computer Administration Emergency Medical Technician Entrepreneurship Fire Prevention Principles Fire Service Instructor I and II Fire Tactics and Strategy I Help Desk Management Office Support Specialist Technical Rescue Awareness The complete list of online degree and certificate requirements can be found at www.llcc.edu/online. A complete list of individual classes offered online is available using WebAdvisor.

SKILLS TRAINING CAPITAL CITY TRAINING CENTER

(See page 25 for more information on these programs. Costs are not tuition-based and are specific to each program.) Business Training Computer Training Certified Bookkeeper Dental Assistant Heathcare Continuing Education Hemodialysis Technician Massage Therapy Paralegal Personal Trainer Certification Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Technician Project Management Real Estate Social Media and Digital Marketing Traffic Safety Veterinary Assistant WORKFORCE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

(See page 26 for more information on these programs. Costs are not tuition-based and are specific to each program.) Agricultural Watershed Management Agricultural Watershed Tech I Agricultural Watershed Tech II Construction/Workplace Safety Forklift Safely Certification Aerial Scissor Lift Certification OSHA 10 Certification OSHA 30 Certification Hazwoper 8-hour Refresher CPR/First Aid Certification Manufacturing and Industry Related Technology Industrial Technologies Manufacturing Maintenance Technologies Mechatronics Value-Added Local Food

SPRING REGISTRATION BEGINS OCT. 19! If you are new to LLCC, follow the “Steps to Enroll” on the back cover before registering for classes.

CHECK THE LIST OF SPRING 2018 CLASSES USING WEBADVISOR. WebAdvisor provides the most up-to-date list of classes, when they are offered and who is teaching them. • Visit www.llcc.edu and click on “MY LLCC” at the top right. • Under “Quick Links,” click on “WebAdvisor.” • Click on “Prospective Students” (if you are not yet enrolled at LLCC) or “Current Students.” • Click on “Search for Sections.” • Choose the term (Spring 2018). • Choose at least one other field from the drop-down menu. • Click “Submit,” and explore your class options!

LLCC TUITION* AND FEES SPRING 2018 In-District Tuition Out-of-District Tuition Out-of-State Tuition

$121 per credit hour $242 per credit hour $363 per credit hour

FEES Activity $2 per credit hour Classroom support/technology $5.50 per credit hour Infrastructure $3.50 per credit hour *Some programs, including online, carry specific or variable tuition rates and special course fees. Please refer to www.llcc. edu/tuition for more information.

FINANCIAL AID is available to those who qualify and are enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program. Visit www.llcc.edu/financial-aid. SCHOLARSHIPS are available through the LLCC Foundation. Applications for scholarships are accepted Dec. 1, 2017-March 1, 2018 for the 20182019 academic year. Visit www.llccfoundation.org/ scholarships.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION (NON-CREDIT) AND CULINARY INSTITUTE

LLCC offers many non-credit, personal enrichment classes and travel opportunities. See pages 2832. Costs are specific to each class.

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LLCC Online: Celebrating its 20th anniversary LLCC has strong history of excellence in online education, taught by local, trained professors. With two decades of experience, LLCC is truly a pioneer in online learning, which has grown in the number of students and course offerings every year since beginning in fall 1997. In 2017, 36 percent of LLCC students took at least one online class, and more than 1,500 took all of their classes online. LLCC offers approximately 180 online courses each semester.

Highly-trained faculty and the latest technology “This fall semester is the 20th anniversary of our first online course. We have come a long way since then,” says Becky Parton, dean of academic innovation and e-learning. “Our faculty are highly trained professionals. Behind the scenes, we take great care in the design of our courses. We recently upgraded our Blackboard online class delivery system, and our Blackboard administrator has been designated a ‘Blackboard VIP.’ We work very hard to make sure our technology is up-todate and provides an excellent student online environment.” For students looking to further their education or career, but with limits on their time or ability to travel to campus, online learning at LLCC can help them achieve their goals while maintaining work and family life. “When considering your online education options, remember that LLCC is part of your community,” says Dean Parton. “We are local, accessible, affordable and focused on helping you succeed.”

Why LLCC Online? LLCC is known for offering quality online education. The college has been specifically accredited for offering online courses and approved for a variety of online degrees and certificates 21

by the Higher Learning Commission, LLCC’s accrediting body. The complete list of these degrees and certificates can be found on the opposite page. New online courses are added regularly to continue to support and grow the LLCC online program and to provide students with even more online learning opportunities. Additionally, online courses at LLCC transfer to other colleges and universities just as traditional LLCC courses do. Another significant advantage of taking online courses from LLCC is the local connection. LLCC online students receive the benefits and flexibility of attending college online, but also are a part of their local community college with all of its available support services.

Many online options At LLCC online students have a number of options for degree or certificate completion. While many students choose to complete their education entirely online, many more create customized schedules utilizing a mixture of both online and face-to-face courses. These faceto-face courses can be taken on the LLCC campus in Springfield or at one of LLCC’s Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Beardstown, Taylorville and Litchfield. By taking a blend of online courses and traditional courses, students are able to complete their educational goals in a manner that best suits their busy lives. Online courses at LLCC provide students with a flexible and dynamic learning environment that is convenient to them, while maintaining the high quality of instruction for which LLCC is known.

For more information, contact Becky Parton, dean of academic innovation and e-learning, at 217.786.2351 or email [email protected].

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LLCC sophomore Faith Brooks takes online classes from home to supplement her on-campus classes.

LLCC Online Degrees Accounting Applied Computer Programming Business Business Administration Computer Information Systems Computer Systems Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English Geography Geology History Liberal Arts LPN to ADN Transition Mathematics Office Professional Philosophy Political Science Psychology Secondary Education Sociology Speech Communication

Online Certificates of Completion CISCO Network Administrator Training Computer Administration Computer Applications Specialist Emergency Medical Technician Entrepreneurship Fire Prevention Principles Fire Service Instructor I and II Fire Tactics and Strategy I Help Desk Management Office Support Specialist Technical Rescue Awareness

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LLCC Green Center: Training for green jobs Are you passionate about sustainability, preserving the environment and all things green? There are jobs for people like you. The virtual Green Center at LLCC is designed to provide green jobs training and serve as a resource to the community on topics related to green jobs and sustainability. Through professional training, workshops, degree and certificate programs, and other forms of outreach, the Green Center seeks to help educate a new green workforce and inform citizens, businesses and organizations about ways they can live more sustainable lives. In addition, the Green Center serves as a clearinghouse for green jobs career development and information on community rebates, grants, tax incentives and funding opportunities. LLCC offers green industry and sustainability training opportunities for professionals in a variety of fields.

Solar PV Training LLCC is partnering with Midwest Renewable Energy Association to offer this educational opportunity to those interested in renewable energy job training. One-day classes offered this spring include Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics and Solar Site Assessor Training.

Horticulture – Turf Management In this certificate of completion program, students learn to problem

solve the complex issues affecting green spaces while playing a role in preserving the richness and sustainability of our natural landscape.

Agricultural Watershed Management Two certificates are available in this program, which provides valuable training on an emerging aspect of today’s agricultural industry. Participants study the comprehensive problems and best solutions associated with agricultural soil health, including nutrient loss reduction and sediment retention.

Value-Added Local Food This certificate of achievement program prepares individuals, who are involved with or plan to pursue a career related to the culinary or agricultural field, to focus in the area of local foods. Employment opportunities include entrepreneur, chef and restaurant manager.

In addition, the Green Center is continuously exploring new training options to offer on campus and in the community. If you know of a green industry-related training not currently offered, contact the Green Center.

LLCC Green Center Programs Agricultural Watershed Management Horticulture-Turf Management Solar PV Training Value-Added Local Food

LLCC has received a number of awards for its green campus, including the Genome Award presented last year by the American Association of Community Colleges.

For dates and times of Green Center classes, see page 26.

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Capital City Training Center Programs* Business Training Computer Training Certified Bookkeeper Program Dental Assistant Training Health Care Continuing Education Hemodialysis Technician Training Massage Therapy Continuing Education Massage Therapy Program Online Courses UGotClass Online Training Paralegal Online Certificate

Personal Training Certification: Helping people get and stay healthy “You never regret a workout or a healthy meal,” says Rachael Little, graduate of the personal trainer certification program offered by LLCC’s Capital City Training Center. Rachael started at a four-year university majoring in elementary education, but found herself drawn instead to the field of fitness. “I discovered my passion was in personal training and wanted certification so I could work professionally in the field.” After college, she worked successfully at an insurance company, but kept alive her dream of becoming a personal trainer. She completed the eight-week personal trainer program and now is employed at FitClub in Springfield. “I love my job and the confidence that fitness builds in my clients. I tell them they are investing in themselves by working out; if you put in the work, it will pay off. It’s very rewarding to help people get healthy and stay healthy.” Students attend classes outside of traditional working hours. LLCC’s program stands out from other certification programs by affording students the opportunity to complete hands-on training at a local gym and requiring students to pass a hands-on practical exam. Tony Maier, director of production at FitClub, teaches the personal trainer program which includes a 30-hour internship at a local fitness center. He says a number of students who intern at FitClub have been offered positions at the club.

More information is available by calling 217.524.6749 or emailing [email protected].

Personal Trainer Certification Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Training Project Management Real Estate Course Social Media and Digital Marketing Traffic Safety Course Veterinary Assistant Training

*The Capital City Training Center offers non-credit programs that prepare students to take certification exams, along with customized courses, workshops and seminars, and coordinates individual or group training for business and organizations. Costs are not tuition-based and are specific to each program.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

The LLCC Workforce Development and Community Education division aligns programs and services with current and future needs of learners, job seekers and employers, as well as provides non-credit learning opportunities for people of all ages. The division includes the Capital City Training Center, Workforce Development, Truck Driver Training, Adult Education, Illinois Small Business Development Center and Community Education non-credit classes, workshops and travel plus College for Kids, Culinary Institute and the Academy of Lifelong Learning. LLCC also offers open-enrollment and customized training for companies and their employees working in industries including manufacturing, energy, health, hospitality, construction and others. If you have employees that require training, we can tailor programs to meet your specific needs, offered at your site or ours and at times that suit your business.

CAPITAL CITY TRAINING CENTER

130 W. Mason, Springfield | 217.782.7436 | www.llcc.edu/cctc Pharmacy Technician Monday & Wednesday 6-9:45 p.m. Jan. 17-June 11 Info. Session: Nov. 1, 5:30 p.m. Phlebotomy Technician Monday & Thursday 6-9 p.m. Jan. 18-May 21 Info. Session: Oct. 16, 5:30 p.m. Veterinary Assistant Monday & Wednesday 6-9:45 p.m. Jan. 22-May 23 Info. Session: Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m.

Dental Assistant Monday & Thursday 9 a.m.-noon Thursday or Friday 1-4 p.m. Jan. 8-May 21 Info. Session: Oct. 16, 5:30 p.m.

Social Media for Business Certificate Online Feb. 5-Apr. 27

Personal Trainer Certification Thursday 6-9 p.m. Feb. 15-Mar. 29 Info. Session: Jan. 25, 6 p.m.

CompTIA Certification Training: A+, Network +, Security + (vouchers included) Online, begin anytime–12month access once course is activated.

Certificate in Data Analysis Online Feb. 5-Apr. 27

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Online, begin anytime–sixmonth access once course is activated. Certified Family Mediator Online Paralegal Online, multiple start dates

ILLINOIS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT LLCC

Montgomery Hall | 217.786.4530 | www.llcc.edu/sbdc Visit the offices of the Illinois Small Business Development Center in Montgomery Hall on the LLCC-Springfield campus for assistance in starting or growing your 25

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and personal resources, or visit with a knowledgeable counselor. Nearly all of our programs and services are free. “Starting your Business in Illinois Workshops” are

held periodically. For more information, call 217.786.4530 or visit www.llcc.edu/sbdc.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Workforce Careers Center | 217.786.2407 | www.llcc.edu/workforce AGRICULTURAL WATERSHED MANAGEMENT Agricultural Watershed Tech I Certificate of Completion 13 credit hours Agricultural Watershed Tech II Certificate of Achievement 30 credit hours Courses offered spring 2018 Conservation Practice Systems II (AWM 102) Tuesdays & Thursdays Jan. 16-Mar. 8 6-9:50 p.m. Nutrient Use Efficiency (AWM 103) Tuesdays & Thursdays Mar. 20-May 10 6-9:50 p.m. HORTICULTURE Turf Management Certificate of Completion 19 credit hours Courses offered spring 2018 Landscape Lake Management (WLM 103) Mondays & Wednesdays Jan. 17-Mar. 7 6-9:50 p.m. Landscape Lake Ecology (WLM 101) Mondays & Wednesdays Mar. 19-May 9 6-9:50 p.m.

VALUE-ADDED LOCAL FOOD Value-Added Local Food Certificate of Achievement 33 credit hours Courses offered spring 2018 Fermentation (WVA 103) Wednesdays Jan. 17-Mar. 7 5-9 p.m. SOLAR PV TRAINING Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics Saturday, Mar. 3 8 a.m.-5 p.m. WFCC, room 1169 Solar Site Assessor Training Saturday, Apr. 7 8 a.m.-5 p.m. WFCC, room 1169 MANUFACTURING MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGIES Certified Production Technician (CPT) (4) individual certificate modules Industrial Technologies Certificate of Completion 21.5 credit hours

CONSTRUCTION/ WORKPLACE SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS Courses offered spring 2018 Aerial/Scissor Lift Certification Thursday Mar. 8 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. WFCC, room 1169

For general program information and available dates, call 217.786.2407. For admission and registration, call 217.786.2292. To view upcoming classes go to www. llcc.edu/my-llcc and click on WebAdvisor under Quick Links.

CPR/First Aid Certification Thursday Apr. 26 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. WFCC, room 1169 Forklift Certification Wednesday Mar. 7 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. WFCC, room 1169 Hazwoper 8-hour Training/Refresher Friday Apr. 27 8 a.m.-4 p.m. WFCC, room 1169 OSHA 10 Certification Monday and Tuesday Mar. 5 and 6 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. WFCC, room 1169

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TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING

Workforce Careers Center | 217.786.2565 | [email protected] | www.llcc.edu/truck-driver-training LLCC Truck Driver Training combines classroom and a hands-on approach to obtaining a Class A commercial driver’s license with all endorsements. In just weeks, you’ll be on the road to a great career in the trucking industry. Our classes are taught by

professionals who have years of teaching and on-the-road driving experience. The following tuition assistance is available to qualified students: WIOA, Post 9/11 GI Bill, Illinois Veteran Grant, Department of Human Services/Division of Rehabilitation.

• Four-week day training or six-week night training • College credit • Certificate upon completion • On-site recruiting • Lifetime placement assistance • Behind-the-wheel training

• Log book, map reading and backing skills • 3:1 student/instructor ratio • Graduates are employed at a starting salary of $30,000-$50,000

LLCC ADULT EDUCATION | The Bridge to Your Success

Millennium Center | 217.786.2349 | www.llcc.edu/adult-education Adult Basic Education (ABE) Are you an adult who needs to improve your reading, writing, math and technology skills? ABE classes prepare you to transition to a High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation class, a bridge or pathways program and/ or entry-level employment. Students also receive guidance in choosing a career and employability. High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation Classes These classes help you improve your reading, writing, math and technology skills while preparing you to pass the HSE test. Learn how to successfully transition to college-level coursework and/or the workforce. An online option is available

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for eligible students. Students may enroll in an adult education bridge or pathways program at the same time. English as a Second Language (ESL) Students in these classes come from approximately 40 different countries and speak up to 35 different languages! We offer basic instruction in English, including listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Beginning to advanced levels are available and topics include civics, technology, career awareness and employability. In some classes, ESL students enjoy field trips, campus activities and guest speaker opportunities, all designed to assist in transitioning to college-level coursework and/or the workforce.

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Adult Career Pathways These programs provide you with a pathway to various careers. You will improve basic skills in reading, writing and math to prepare you for college credit coursework. We also teach you how to search for a job and be employable, use technology and be successful in college. You may earn college credit and a certificate in the process. Instruction varies for specific careers. Locations LLCC Adult Education classes are offered in Springfield, Beardstown, Jacksonville, Hillsboro, Litchfield and Taylorville. To request disability accommodations, call 217.786.2349.

As of July 1, 2016, the Lincoln Land Community College Adult Education program is 43.2 percent federally funded in the amount of $246,100. The LLCC literacy program is made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of Secretary of State, using state funds designated for literacy.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES – NEW CLASSES ADDED OFTEN!

LLCC Community Education offerings are non-credit, personal enrichment classes and travel opportunities in a wide variety of subjects. For specific times and descriptions, visit www.llcc.edu/ community-education and click on current offerings or call 217.786.2432. To register, visit www.llcc.edu/ community-education or call 217.786.2292. ACTIVE/HEALTH

Classical Karate

Wed & Fri, 10/18-12/15 Wed & Fri, 1/17-3/23

CPR Training

Wed, 10/18 Mon, 11/6 Thu, 11/16 Tue, 12/5 Wed, 12/13 Thu, 1/18 Tue, 2/6 Wed, 2/21 Mon, 3/5 Thu, 3/22 Tue, 4/3 Wed, 4/18 Mon, 5/7 Thu, 5/24 Tue, 6/5 Wed, 6/20 Mon, 7/9

Essential Oils to Balance Mind, Body & Spirit

Watercolor

Yoga Sprinkled with Laughter

Wreath Making

FAMILY MATTERS

Tue, 11/14-12/5

Tue, 2/6-2/27 Tue, 3/6-4/3

Sun, 1/14-3/4

Wed, 10/4-10/11

ARTS

DO IT YOURSELF (DIY)/ HOME

Basic Drawing for Beginners Tue, 4/3-5/8

Engraved Art Glass Wed, 11/29 Wed, 5/9

Intermediate Calligraphy

Hundreds of Things a Home Inspector Knows (and YOU can, too!) Thu, 2/22

Growing Plants Indoors

Children with Special Needs Sat, 2/17

Climbing Your Family Tree Tue, 1/30-2/20

Disney Trip Planning Sat, 11/4

Menu Planning Thu, 3/22

Understanding ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia & Autism Sat, 11/4

FINANCE

Wed, 10/25-11/15 Wed, 4/11-5/2

Thu, 10/19

Historic Landscape Gardening

Household Budgeting

Wed, 3/7-4/4

Home Repair and Maintenance for the Independent Woman

Investing Essentials

Home Staging and Preparing Your Home to Sell

Sat, 10/14-10/21 Tue, 10/17-10/24 Sat, 1/27-2/3 Tue, 1/30-2/6

Introduction to Calligraphy Silk Painting: Hands-on Intro

Sat, 2/24

Fri, 4/20

Thu, 4/19-4/26

Sat, 4/21

Mon, 1/22

Silk Painting: Adventures and Techniques

Selling and Buying a Home

Sat, 10/28

Mon, 3/19-4/9

Retirement Planning

Sat, 1/20

Follow LLCC Community Education on Facebook!

www.facebook.com/ llcccommunityeducation

Gift certificates are available and make great gifts!

Let’s Travel Together! 217.786.2432

www.llcc.edu/community-education

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Risk Management for Individuals

NON-PROFIT TRAINING

Lobbying 101

Thu, 10/12-10/19

Tue & Thu, 10/17-10/19

HISTORY

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Illinois in the Great War

Advanced Beekeeping

The Life & Times of King Tut

Beginning Beekeeping

Wed, 10/11

Wed, 4/25-5/16

Wed, 10/18

Wed, 2/21-4/18

Make America Great Again with the First Amendment Mon, 2/19

LANGUAGE

ASL 102

Wed, 1/17-4/4

Conversational German Wed, 2/7-4/18

Conversational Italian Tue, 1/23-2/27

Conversational Korean Tue, 2/6-3/20

Conversational Spanish 1 Wed, 1/31-4/25

Conversational Spanish 2 Mon, 1/29-4/23

Conversaciones sobre la cultura Hispana (intermediate to advanced level)

The Blueprint of Fantasy Sports Tue, 2/27-3/20

Creating a Vision Board That Works! Sat, 2/24 Fri, 4/13

Wed, 3/21-4/4

Tue, 10/31-12/5 Wed, 10/25-11/29

Tue, 1/23

TEXTILES

Public Speaking: The Talking Dread Refuse to Be a Victim

Beginner Knitting

PHOTOGRAPHY

Learning to Knit

Tue, 5/15-5/22

Nature Photography Sat, 4/14-4/21

Photography of Children Photography 1: The Camera and the Image Wed, 1/24-2/28 Thu, 3/29-5/3

Photoshop

Ghosthunting 101

Tue, 1/30-2/13

Tue, 1/16-2/6 Fri, 3/9-4/6

TEST PREP

ACT Prep

Tue, 1/30

Sat, 1/27-2/3

Finding the Origins of Today’s Environmental Laws in Literature

Sat, 2/3-2/24 Tue, 4/3-4/24 Sat, 2/3-2/24 TRAVEL

Planning Your Disney Vacation or Cruise Sat, 2/3

WRITING

Creativity the Write Way Tue, 2/6-2/20

Turning off Auto: Getting the Best out of Your Point-Shoot Camera

Ghosthunting 102 Wed, 4/4-4/18

Public Speaking: The Audition Mission

An Introduction to Voiceovers (Getting Started in Voice Acting)

Thu, 4/12-4/19

Wed, 3/7-3/28

Thu, 2/1-4/26

INSTRUCTORS WANTED LLCC Community Education is proud of our excellent teaching staff, and we’d love to have you on our team! If you have an area of expertise and a love for teaching, submit a class proposal.

217.786.2430

www.llcc.edu/Community-Education

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Academy of Lifelong Learning at Lincoln Land Community College

Educational adventures for persons ages 50 and up in central Illinois 217.786.2432

www.llcc.edu/academy-lifelong-learning

ED2GO/ONLINE

Instructor-facilitated six-week online classes 12 Steps to a Successful Job Search A to Z Grant Writing Accounting Fundamentals Accounting Fundamentals II Achieving Success with Difficult People Achieving Top Search Engine Positions Advanced Fiction Writing Advanced Grant Proposal Writing Advanced PC Security Advanced Web Pages Assisting Aging Parents Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published Beginning Conversational French Beginning Writer’s Workshop Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners Building Teams That Work Business and Marketing Writing Business Finance for NonFinance Personnel Common Core Standards for English Language Arts K-5

Computer Skills for the Workplace Conversational Japanese Creating Web Pages Creating WordPress Websites Designing Effective Websites Discover Digital Photography

Guided Reading: Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom Handling Medical Emergencies HIPAA Compliance Homeschool with Success How to Get Started in Game Development How to Make Money from

Lose Weight and Keep It Off Mac, iPhone and iPad Programming Managing Customer Service Marketing Your Business on the Internet Marketing Your Nonprofit

Discover Sign Language Effective Business Writing Effective Selling Employment Law Fundamentals Empowering Students with Disabilities Enhancing Language Development in Childhood Fundamentals of Supervision and Management Fundamentals of Supervision and Management II Fundamentals of Technical Writing Genealogy Basics Get Assertive! Get Funny! Get Grants! Growing Plants for Fun and Profit Guided Reading and Writing: Strategies for Maximum Student Achievement

Your Writing Human Anatomy and Physiology Instant Italian Introduction to Google Analytics Introduction to Guitar Introduction to Interior Design Introduction to Natural Health and Healing Introduction to Networking Introduction to Nonprofit Management Introduction to Stock Options Jump-Start Your Career Keyboarding Keys to Effective Communication Keys to Successful Money Management Leadership Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay Listen to Your Heart, and Success Will Follow

Marriage and Relationships: Keys to Success Mastering Public Speaking Mastering Your Digital SLR Camera Mastery of Business Fundamentals Merrill Ream Speed Reading Music Made Easy Mystery Writing Personal Finance Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera

Visit www.ed2go.com/llcc for a complete listing and to register.

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CULINARY INSTITUTE

The LLCC Culinary Institute, in conjunction with LLCC Community Education, is located in the LLCC Workforce Careers Center. The Culinary Institute offers non-credit, hands-on cooking and baking classes for all skill levels of the home cook. Class participants are guided by local chefs and food experts as they prepare a variety of dishes in class. Classes finish with tasting all of the items prepared and/or taking home the finished product. Special Night Out classes include wine to enjoy with the food tasting. Bistro Verde dinners offer guests the opportunity to enjoy a multi-course fine dining meal prepared and served by a local chef and LLCC culinary students. For specific times and descriptions, visit www.llcc.edu/culinaryinstitute or call 217.786.2355. To register, call 217.786.2292. Note: LLCC also offers associate degree programs in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management and academic credit certificates in Culinary Arts and Baking/Pastry. See page 19.

BAKING

BISTRO VERDE DINNERS

Macarons

Augie’s Classics

Tue, 11/14 Sat, 1/20

Thu, 3/1

Bake This Not That Bread Baking Bootcamp (four-part series) Sat, 2/3-2/24

Cupcake Bouquets Sat, 3/3

Cinnamon Rolls and Muffins Sat, 3/24

Edible Art: Sugar Cookies Sat, 3/31

German Baking Sat, 4/14

Ice Cream and Sauces

Dinner Party with Friends

Thu, 11/9

Bunn Steak Night

Thu, 3/8

Fri, 2/16

Paris in Spring Fri, 4/20

Student Showcase-Korean Dinner

Eastern Mediterranean Egg Rolls & Fried Rice Sat, 4/7

Hawaiian Cuisine Fri, 5/11

Just a Bite

Fri, 1/26

Thu, 1/18

COOKING

Fri, 4/27

Brunch

Sat, 4/14

Classic Italian Thu, 2/22

Sat, 4/21

Tuesdays and Thursdays Sept. 12-Nov. 16, 2017 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Stop in for take-out soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and coffee drinks!

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Thu, 11/2

Bourbon Trail Dinner Fri, 3/30

Sat, 1/27

Comfort Foods

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Korean Cuisine Pasta from Scratch Thu, 2/8

Restaurant Knock Off Fri, 1/19

Salad as an Entrée Thu, 4/26

Seafood

Fri, 2/2

Seafood Night Thu, 11/16

Sheet Pan Meals Thu, 1/25

Slow Cooker Recipes Sat, 10/28

Stuffed Vegetables Thu, 4/19

Sushi

Fri, 2/23

Tapas and Sangria Fri, 2/9

HEALTHY EATING

MASTER THIS

Brunch Made Over

Traditional Recipes I

Gluten-free Meals

Traditional Recipes II

Thu, 5/10 Sat, 1/27

Thu, 10/19

Holiday Leftovers Remixed Sat, 11/18

Paleo Diet Sat, 2/3

Thu, 10/26

Master This (four-part series) Thu, 3/22-4/12

SPECIAL NIGHTS OUT

Date Night-Cabernet Fri, 4/6

Date Night-Tuscany for Two

Girls Night Out

YOUTH CULINARY

Fri, 11/17

Girls Night Out: Coffee Buzz Fri, COOKING 4/13

GirlsBreakfast Night Out:Cookery Martinis and Sat, 3/3 Appetizers Fri, Korean 3/2 Style Sat, 3/24 Oysters Fri, Pizza 10/27Pie Sat, 4/7 Two To Tango

PARENT AND ME

Ghoulish Feast Sat, 10/28

Pasta Making Sat, 11/11

Fri, 10/20

Fri, 3/23

L I N C O L N L A N D C O M M U N I T Y CO L L E G E – C O M M U N I T Y EDUCATION

Springfield summer camps including arts, science and technology, culinary, foreign language and hands-on learning opportunities. Session 1: July 9-12 Session 2: July 16-19 Session 3: July 23-26 Registration begins Mar. 1. For more information, call 217.786.2432.

We nurture learning

Open to any child in the community 15 months to kindergarten entry. Spaces are currently available!

The Child Development Center is DCFS licensed, accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children and recognized as a Gold Level program through ExceleRate Illinois. Email [email protected] or call 217.786.2450 for more information or to schedule a tour.

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What career am I best suited for? How do my interests and passions translate into a career choice? If this is who you are ...

If this is who you are ...

ARTISTIC

ENTERPRISING

Creative, independent, inventive and expressive: Enjoy working with ideas in imaginative, original and expressive ways.

LLCC offers these exciting program options! Art Audio Production Digital Media Design English Graphic Design Technology Journalism Liberal Arts Music Screen Graphics Theatre World Languages

If this is who you are ...

CONVENTIONAL

Detailed-oriented and organized: Enjoy working with data such as words and numbers.

LLCC offers these exciting program options! CISCO Network Administrator Training Digital App Design & Development Digital Media Design Digital Multimedia Design Digital Web Design & Development Help Desk Medical Coding Office Professional Office Support Specialist Pharmacy Technician

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Energetic, enthusiastic, competitive and competent: Enjoy working with people to lead, persuade and convince.

LLCC offers these exciting program options! Accounting Accounting Specialist Agri-Business Management Agriculture Agriculture Watershed Management Baking & Pastry Business Administration Business Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Culinary Manager Dental Assistant Entrepreneurship Fertilizer First Cook Hospitality Management and Services Management Real Estate Value-Added Local Food

If this is who you are ...

INVESTIGATIVE

Scientific, curious and inventive: Enjoy working with ideas to solve problems, especially in science and math. LLCC offers these exciting program options! Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Agricultural Watershed Management Biology Central Sterile Service Technician Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Computer Administration Computer Information Systems Computer Systems

Emergency Medical Responder Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician Engineering Science Geography Geology Hemodialysis Technician Mathematics Neurodiagnostic Technology Paralegal Paramedic Phlebotomy Technician Physics Pre-Medical Professions Radiography Respiratory Care Secured Software Programming Surgical Technology

Fire Tactics and Strategy I Advanced Technician Firefighter Basic Operations Firefighter Hazardous Material for the First Responder Green Facilities Management HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration) Industrial Technologies Intermediate Level Welding Landscape & Turf Management Manufacturing Maintenance Technologies Precision Agronomy/Fertilizer Mechatronics Residential Construction Shielded Metal Arc Welding Solar PV Training Steering and Alignment Technical Rescue Awareness Tire Service and Suspension Systems Truck Driver Training CDL Basic Vehicle/Machinery Operations

If this is who you are ... .

REALISTIC

Practical, physical, concrete and hands-on: Enjoy working with things such as tools, machines, plants and animals. LLCC offers these exciting program options! Advanced Level Welding Airframe and Powerplant Aviation Mechanics Aviation Powerplant Technician Aviation Airframe Technician Aviation Management Architecture Architecture and Construction Technology Auto Heating and Air Conditioning Automotive Technician Automotive Technology Basic Multipractice Welding Basic Operations Firefighter Brakes Certified Production Technician Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Technician Collision Repair Technology Commercial Electrical Maintenance Construction Occupations Residential Construction Customized Applied Technology Electrical Distribution Lineman Electrical Distribution Lineman Maintenance Customized Applied Technology Fire Apparatus Engineer Fire Prevention Principles Fire Service Instructor I & II Fire Science Technology Fire Service Vehicle Operator

If this is who you are ...

SOCIAL

Cooperative, supportive, nurturing, teaching: Enjoy helping, informing, instructing or caring for people. LLCC offers these exciting program options! Associate Nursing Degree Basic Nurse Assistant Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Exercise and Sports Science History Journalism LPN to ADN: Transition Occupational Therapy Assistant Personal Trainer Philosophy Physical Education Political Science Practical Nurse Psychology Secondary Education Sociology Speech Communication Veterinary Assistant

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5250 Shepherd Rd., P O Box 19256 Springfield, IL 62794-9256

Residential Customer

ECRWSS Non-Profit Organization U.S.Postage PAID Permit No. 624 Springfield, IL

4 Steps to Enroll at LLCC Before beginning your steps, explore your options! Learn more about LLCC by visiting campus or attending a Campus Visit Day on Oct. 9, 2017 or Feb. 19, 2018. Register at www.llcc.edu/campus-visitday. Or, take a tour to see all LLCC has to offer. Schedule at www.llcc.edu/ visit or call 217.786.2577. You can also talk to one of our recruitment staff or an advisor at our outreach centers.

For degree- and certificate-seeking students

APPLY Step 1

Submit an admission form at www.llcc.edu. (Click on the blue “Apply Now” button.) Submit official transcripts from high schools, other colleges and universities, or high school equivalency score reports. If interested in receiving financial aid, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov and use LLCC code 007170.

ASSESS LLCC-Springfield (main campus) 5250 Shepherd Rd., 217.786.2292

LLCC-Beardstown

Step 2

Take a placement test(s) if necessary, based on ACT/SAT scores. Be sure to prepare for the tests with study guides available at www.llcc.edu/placement.

109 White Pine Ln., 217.323.4103

LLCC-Jacksonville

ATTEND

32 N. Central Park Plaza, 217.243.6699

LLCC-Litchfield 1 Lincoln Land Dr., 217.786.3401

LLCC-Taylorville 800 S. Spresser, 217.786.2754

Step 3

Attend a required New Student Orientation Learn how to be successful at LLCC and meet other new students. Schedule your orientation at 217.786.2292 or visit LLCC or an LLCC Outreach Center.

Important Dates Oct. 9, 2017 Oct.19, 2017 Nov. 29, 2017

Jan. 13, 2018

Campus Visit Day Spring class registration opens Tuition is due for spring classes (payment plan available) Spring classes begin

ADVISE Step 4

Meet with an academic advisor Map out your plan for college success and choose which classes you will take to lead you to the degree or certificate you are seeking.

You are now ready to register and pay for classes! You will register online using WebAdvisor, and can pay in full, sign up for a payment plan or use eligible financial aid.

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