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Oral Histories: Rich Allen on 50 Years of Service and Change at LCC

Oral Histories: Rich Allen on 50 Years of Service and Change at LCC

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Bob Garrett explores Lansing Community College history by having a conversation with longtime LCC IT employee Rich Allen, who has been with the college since 1973. Rich shares his journey from growing up in Indiana to enlisting in the military, where he developed a keen interest in data processing. He recounts the significant transformations he has witnessed at LCC over the decades, including the expansion of the campus and the evolution of technology, from key punch cards to modern enterprise systems. Rich reflects on the challenges and advancements in the IT department and highlights the importance of adapting to new technologies, such as the Internet, which has drastically changed the college's operations.

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