Class Registration Begins November 1
Students can begin registering for their spring 2022 classes on November 1 and continue through the start of the next term. Now is a great time for students to check in with their advisors and faculty members to ensure they are on the right track for graduation. Mary Jo Jetzer, academic advising coordinator, describes a good four-year plan for students like a puzzle.
“The four-year plan serves as an important reference for each student, as it provides an overview of all degree requirements… Similar to putting together a puzzle, each course represents a single puzzle piece. Connecting specific pieces at a particular time creates the desired end result (completed “puzzle”) of a bachelor’s degree, while the journey is unique for each individual.”
If your student has some space in their schedule, remember that paid work experiences could qualify for Co-Op credit!
For specific questions about Co-Op credits, contact career@lakeland.edu to learn more.
Counseling Services Available for Lakeland Students
Lakeland University’s counseling center is located in the Wellness Center in Brotz Hall. We provide free and confidential counseling to all traditional undergraduate students. Licensed professional counselors can provide support both in-person or virtually, for concerns such as stress, feeling overwhelmed, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and other concerns. Counselors can also help with referrals to outside providers, if needed. Appointments can usually be accommodated within a week, or sooner if a more urgent need is indicated.
To make an appointment at the counseling center, students can email counselingcenter@lakeland.edu or call (920) 565-1034.
Local Community Leaders Among TEDxLakelandUniversity Lineup
Lakeland University hosted its third annual TEDx event on October 21 in the Bradley Theatre. The theme was Innovation and featured several community leaders and alumni sharing engaging presentations across a number of topics. Students were invited to attend as part of the convocation schedule.
The lineup of speakers and topics can be found at TEDxLakeland University Speakers and Topics. Check out Lakeland’s YouTube page to see a full complement of video presentations from the event.
From Fall Fairs to Summer Employment
The Fall Career Opportunities Fair took place on Thursday, October 21. Twenty-five employers visited campus to share their spring and summer co-ops, internships, and work experiences. Many of our partnering employers offer excellent benefits, beyond pay rate and flexible scheduling. Several employers are now offering summer housing benefits, textbook reimbursement, and enhancing tuition reimbursement – even for part-time associates.
Reach out to the Career Readiness team to learn more about the ways to gain experience, earn credit, and make money with one of our excellent partners!
Lakeland Once Again Ranked Among Best Universities for Social Mobility
For the third straight year, Lakeland University is among the top schools in Wisconsin and the Midwest in advancing social mobility for its students, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 list of Best Colleges.
The rankings note, “Economically disadvantaged students are less likely than others to finish college, even when controlling for other characteristics. But some colleges are more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants. The vast majority of these federal grants are awarded to students whose adjusted gross family incomes are under $50,000.”
Lakeland is one of just four Wisconsin schools ranked in social mobility.
Lakeland Graduate Returns to Alma Mater in New Role
Lakeland graduate Corey Roberson started recently as director for leadership and student engagement. Reporting to the vice president for campus life and dean for students, Corey will support retention efforts by developing and providing leadership, mentorship and programming to LU student organizations and helping create a positive, inclusive campus environment and experience. He will create student leadership development programs and support student engagement experiences and events that support the university’s diversity and mission statements.
Corey will work with, mentor and advise the Blue & Gold Champions, People of Virtue, HURVIS Scholars and the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Chapter.
A 2003 Lakeland graduate, Corey previously worked at Lakeland as a student success and engagement coach and as an assistant football coach.
Student Spotlight
Alexis Lemerand- Summer Boldt Field Engineer Internship
What is your position with Boldt?
My position with The Boldt Company was a field engineer intern. I did a variety of tasks to help with the overall construction process, gaining real-life experience in a role with tasks like full-time employees at Boldt. I helped the project manager, engineer and occasionally the superintendent on preconstruction and project planning. I made different spreadsheets to help with tracking worker’s productivity and oversaw the month-end report which detailed a summary of all activities from actual construction to safety topics. I did a lot of documentation for record purposes as well.
How did you secure this position?
I set up a meeting with Mara from the Career Readiness office to discuss my options for work during the summer of 2021. I was interested in staying on campus so I could also receive the free course credits for working in Sheboygan. I was super open to ideas for employment, so she suggested I try to apply for this internship position. I did apply, and was invited to a virtual interview, and not long after was offered the job.
Why did you decide to work with Boldt?
I decided to work with Boldt because the position seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, especially for a business student in a position where most interns are engineering or construction management majors. Not everyone can say they helped in the process of building new halls on the campus where they attend school.
What are some things you learned in your role?
I learned a lot about Boldt as a corporation and why they do what they do. “Honesty, fairness, hard work, performance, and the love of construction,” these are the values that drive the company and its employees. I was exposed to many new things considering I had zero experience, and everyone was willing to teach me. Safety in construction requires overcommunication, and I learned here that asking many questions was better than asking none.
What should other employers know about working with LU students?
As an LU student, I feel employers should know how passionate we are about our future and careers. We are eager to learn new things that will ultimately help us grow our knowledge and get us ready for our chosen career paths. The use of the cooperative education program reiterates this with us using our classroom knowledge and applying it to a real-life experience of our choice.
How did the Career Readiness and Launch teams help you during your time at LU?
From freshman year to now I was helped in multiple ways by the Career Readiness team. I had work done on my resume, attended a job fair and learned other important skills to be an overall professional student looking towards positions in the workforce.
What are your future plans?
After having worked for Boldt in this position, I think it has made me more open to other opportunities that I had not considered before. If given another opportunity to work with The Boldt Company, I feel that after my experience I would be excited to accept another offer. Overall, I want to continue growing personally and professionally in experiences that will help me narrow down and find my future career.
Education Designed For Parents
For more than four decades, Lakeland University has been a leader in offering adult students ways to achieve their career goals! Whether you are looking to earn your bachelor’s and/or master’s degree, or are just interested in professional development – we have an option for you!
Students have the ability to take classes in-person, virtually or 100% online. Through our flexible learning formats, you can choose how you attend classes each week depending on your location, schedule and other life commitments.
Interested? Please visit our website, or contact an admissions advisor at getstarted@lakeland.edu! Or apply for FREE using waiver code: PARENT
Upcoming Events
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Nov. 11th – 13th – Fall Play: No Power Tools
Nov. 19th – Transgender Day of Remembrance Walk & Memorial Service
Nov. 24th – 28th – Fall Break
Nov. 30th – Humanities and Fine Arts Colloquium
Dec. 1 – Business & Entrepreneurship Colloquium
Dec. 3rd – Science, Technology, and Education Colloquium