Lincoln Land Community College
Type | Public |
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Established | 1967 |
President | Charlotte J. Warren, Ph.D. |
Address | 5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield, Illinois |
Colors | Blue and red |
Athletics |
NJCAA Mid-West Athletic Conference |
Mascot | Loggers |
Website | www.llcc.edu |
Lincoln Land Community College is a community college in Springfield, Illinois, United States.[1][2] It has extended branches in different locations, including Beardstown, Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville, Illinois. The main campus is located less than half a mile from the University of Illinois at Springfield.
History
The college has seen a substantial increase of its student population. The 2009 fall semester was one of the largest enrollment increases in its history.[3] In the spring of 2016, the total number of students enrolled was 15,481.[4]
Athletics
The Lincoln Land Loggers are composed of 6 athletic teams representing Lincoln Land Community College in intercollegiate athletics, including baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's soccer, softball and women's volleyball. The Loggers compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association.[5]
The Loggers baseball team plays at Claude Kracik Baseball Field, the basketball teams and volleyball team play at Cass Gymnasium, the soccer team plays at the Lincoln Land Soccer Field and the softball team plays at the Lincoln Land Softball Field.[6]
National Championships
Lincoln Land has won two NJCAA national titles.
Notable alumni
- Justin Allgaier, NASCAR driver for JR Motorsports
- Richard G. Austin, politician and former Adjutant General of the State of Illinois
- Kathleen Vinehout, Wisconsin State Senator[7]
- Tim Wilkerson, NHRA Funny Car driver
References
- ↑ "Facts about LLCC". llcc.edu. Retrieved 2018-04-27.
- ↑ "Lincoln Land Community College". usnews.com. Retrieved 2018-04-27.
- ↑ "LLCC Sees Sharp Enrollment Increase". Jacksonville Journal-Courier. 2009-09-19. Retrieved 2018-04-27.
- ↑ http://www.llcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10th-day-Spring-12-16.pdf
- ↑ "Lincoln Land Loggers". lincolnlandloggers.com. Retrieved 2018-04-27.
- ↑ "Facilities". lincolnlandloggers.com. Retrieved 2018-04-27.
- ↑ Wisconsin Blue Book 2007-2008, Biographical Sketch of Kathleen Vinehout, pg. 80
External links
- Lincoln Land Community College
- Lincoln Land Community College Honors Program
- Lincoln Land Community College Athletics
- LLCC Alliance
Coordinates: 39°43′17.0″N 89°36′40.1″W / 39.721389°N 89.611139°W