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°µÍø½âÃÜ is offering a new Community Education class, Sociology of Cults, offering participants a unique opportunity to explore the intricate dynamics of cults, their leadership structures, and effective strategies for countering the narratives that may ensnare individuals. 

A popular community education class is returning to °µÍø½âÃÜ in February. Basic Sign Language will be offered on Thursdays February 8-29 from 6-8 p.m. Led by Tony Austin, the class covers the basics of American Sign Language. Students will learn the essentials like the alphabet and counting to days of the week, basic greetings, and everyday phrases. Students will get the chance to gain confidence in communicating with sign language through hands-on practice.

If you’ve ever wondered which fork you should be using, you might want to take °µÍø½âÃÜ’s Dinner Etiquette Community Education class. The course is designed to help equip people with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate formal dining situations with ease and grace. 

The Arts at °µÍø½âÃÜ is offering a masterclass for active participants in the theater from high school age and up. Ace the Monologue in Six Easy Steps participants will work with actor, director, choreographer, and author Julio Agustin.  

°µÍø½âÃÜ served as the host of the Regional Office of Education’s Crawford County Teachers Institute on January 3. The event brought 260 Crawford County teachers and administrators to the College to help them kick-off 2024.

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning, awarded °µÍø½âÃÜ another top national ranking. LTC was ranked number one in their Best Online Associate in General Studies Degree Programs of 2024. This comes on the heels of LTC earning their number 8 ranking in the Best Community Colleges of 2024 and number 6 as the Best Community Colleges in Illinois.  

°µÍø½âÃÜ is hosting an event on January 20 called Statesmen Day and is encouraging people to come to the College to learn what’s new at LTC. Statesmen Day begins at 11:30 a.m. when participants will check in. From there, they’ll tour the college and enjoy a pregame pizza party. Additionally, participants will get free °µÍø½âÃÜ swag and admission to LTC’s basketball games against Rend Lake College that afternoon.

°µÍø½âÃÜ is pleased to announce a new and exciting opportunity for community members to embark on a creative journey with a Beginning Knitting class. This hands-on course is designed for individuals eager to explore the world of knitting and develop essential skills while crafting beautiful projects.

°µÍø½âÃÜ is excited to offer a unique opportunity for individuals with a flair for the dramatic. The College will be hosting a six-week Improv Class, offering students the chance to hone their acting and improvisational skills in a fun and supportive environment. 

Students from 22 different countries came to °µÍø½âÃÜ on November 17 for IECC’s Annual Thanksgiving Meal. International students from each campus are invited to participate in the event and they were joined by several American students, including some from the TRIO Student Support Services program.