Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs and services to support students in their academic and professional pursuits.

Academics and Training

The university provides various academic and training programs, including:

• Majors, Degrees, & Certificates
• General Education
• Community Education
• Adult Education GED and ESL
• Academic Divisions
• Academic Standards and Policies
• High-Demand Programs
• Career and Business Development
• Dual Credit
• IDOT Training
• Traffic Safety Program
• Online Learning
• CDL Commercial Truck Driver Training
• CBI Center for Business and Industry
• Professional Licensure or Certification

Admissions

The admissions process includes:

• Admissions
• Getting Started
• New Student Orientation
• Request a Transcript
• CLEP Testing
• College Catalog
• Establish In-District Residency
• Honors Program
• International Studies Program
• Schedules
• Special Admission Programs
• Tech 2Day Program
• Placement Testing
• Submit ACT/SAT Scores

Paying For College

The university offers various options to support students in paying for college, including:

• Cost of Attendance
• Financial Aid
• Important Dates & Deadlines
• Net Price Calculator
• Payment Plan
• Refunds
• Scholarships
• Student Employment
• Tuition & Fees
• Veterans Programs

Student Support

The university provides various support services for students, including:

• Academic Advisement
• Career Services
• Counseling Services
• Crisis & Community Resources
• IT Help Desk
• LEAP
• Perkins Program
• Strategies for Success Series
• Student Accommodations
• Student Handbook/Right to Know
• Student Success Center
• Student Wellness Center
• TRIO Student Support Services
• Veterans
• Undocumented Student Support and Resources

Campus Services

The university offers various campus services, including:

• Bookstore
• Library
• Fitness Center
• Health Services
• Campus Transportation
• Housing Info
• Police Department
• Student IDs
• Voter Registration

Life At Lake Land

The university provides various opportunities for students to engage in campus life, including:

• Athletics
• Get Involved
• Clubs
• Student Development
• Intramural Sports
• Livestock Judging
• NSLS
• Student Activity Board
• Student Activity Board Events
• Student Ambassadors
• Student Government Association
• Student Trustee
• The Navigator
• Volunteer Opportunities
• WLKL Radio & TV Broadcasting

About Us

The university is committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces and actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Mechanical Systems Level 1

This 28-hour course provides participants with the skills to safely and effectively work on common industrial mechanical systems. Emphasis in the training is directed at performing installation and repairs with techniques to extend the service life of machine components.

Instructional Topics

The course covers the following topics:

• Safety Aspects of mechanical Systems
• Machine Inspection
• Couplings
• Bearings
• Belt Drives
• Alignment
• Types of Fasteners
• Lubrication Issues
• Brushings
• Torque and Speed
• Clutches and Brakes
• Machine Set-up and Monitoring Devices
• Concepts of Maintenance
• Reliability

Lab Exercises

The course includes the following lab exercises:

• Level and Mount Drive Train Components
• Measure with Dial Indicators and feller Gauges
• Tension and Align Belt Drives
• Set-up Drives
• Perform Straight Edge Alignment
• Calculate Chain Wear and Drive Ratios
• Analyze Wear Patterns for Troubleshooting
• Identify Causes for Premature Part Failure
• Selecting Fastener Replacement Types
• Interpret Drawings and Specifications of Drive Components

Locations

The university has multiple locations, including:

• Eastern Region Center, Marshall, IL
• Effingham Technology Center, Effingham, IL
• Western Region Center, Pana, IL