U.S. Senator Dick Durbin held a press conference yesterday to praise Lincoln Land Community College and others who are stepping up to assist displaced students from the now closed ITT Technical Institutes across the country. Dr. Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., said LLCC had formed a team to assist ITT Tech students with a designated special advisor and walk-in career counseling today and tomorrow. She also noted that LLCC is assisting ITT employees through response team efforts with the local WorkNet office.

LLCC’s designated special advisor for ITT students is Michelle Burger, career development specialist. A phone number (217.786.9600) and email address (ITT-Transfer@llcc.edu) have been established for ITT students to use for personalized assistance.

The special walk-in career counseling is happening today from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Enrollment Services area of Menard Hall.

KUDOS to these employees for going above and beyond to assist others and for modeling LLCC’s core values! Each will receive a KUDOS certificate.

Jolene Adams, Anne Armbruster, Gary Armour, Celena Bardwell, Nichole Brachear, Michelle Burger, Phil Burnett, Shanda Byer, Kat Chamberlain, Amy Chernowsky, Matt Combs, Jeris Creasey, Stephanie Cummings, Neci Faine, David Ferrill, Ada Fleeharty, Jane Hartman, Richard Hayes, Ryan Howland, Sean Keeley, Sam Kost, David Mahan, Lara Marshall, Cynthia Maskey, Jamie McCoy, Lori McDonald, Craig McFarland, Ashley Miller, Alison Mills, John Moore, Janet Moulton, Rachel Patarozzi, Samuel Penning, Patty Petersen, Colleen Pittman, Ben Roth, Julie Rourke, Lori Smith, Sue Snoeyenbos, Lawrence Strubhart, Nancy Sweet, Kirsten Taylor, Theresa Till, Dawn Townsend, Chelsea Vance, Paula Vehlow, Jason Waddell, Laura Wethington, Amanda Wiesenhofer, Amy Williams, Valerie Wright

Click Summer 2016 Award Winners to read what the above employees did and who nominated them.12

The next KUDOS awards will be announced towards the end of fall semester.  Nominate a deserving colleague by clicking on the KUDOS tab in the upper right corner of LincIn.

The KUDOS award is an informal way to recognize the small and large ways our faculty and staff contribute to the positive environment that is LLCC. Brighten someone’s day and say “thank you, great job!” with a KUDOS.

There are still a few boxes of Krispy Kreme donuts left!  Come to room 2249 in Menard Hall to get yours today.  Since they’re now two days old, the price has been slashed to $3 per box.  Proceeds benefit the Honors Program Student Organization.

LLCC is offering special assistance to students of ITT Technical Institute displaced by yesterday’s announcement of ITT’s closure.

Michelle Burger, career development professional, has been designated as a special advisor to work one-on-one with ITT students in exploring enrollment options for the current fall semester. She is equipped to answer potential questions about transfer to LLCC, prior learning assessment, financial aid, transcripts and more. Michelle can be reached at 786.2206 or michelle.burger@llcc.edu and is located in Menard Hall, room 1153.

Special walk-in career counseling will be available Monday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A number of fall modular and short semester courses start in several weeks at LLCC, and in some cases, ITT students may be allowed to join fall classes already in progress.

“We are confident that we can serve any ITT student seeking to continue their education in a cost-effective manner at an accredited institution,” said Dr. Lesley Frederick, vice president of student services. “LLCC has many high quality courses and training programs in subjects that were offered at ITT.”

Those programs include criminal justice; information technology including cybersecurity and networking; electronics technology; drafting; graphic design; digital media and app design; business, including accounting; and health sciences.

Jim Davis, former LLCC softball coach of 21 years, passed away on Sept. 5, 2016 at the age of 89. A visitation will be at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. Friday. The funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, followed by a graveside service at the Pleasant Plains Cemetery. View the obituary.

My thanks to my LLCC family for your kind words, support, and many memorials for my mom, Kathryn Hassinger. I am blessed to work in a caring and supportive environment.

Lyn Buerkett
Director, Adult Education & Literacy

SEE WHICH FACULTY AND STAFF HAVE BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH.

LLCC is participating in the Springfield Area Arts Council’s On My Own Time (OMOT) program. OMOT provides an opportunity for LLCC employees to display original art that has been created outside the office. There will be two exhibitions: the in-house exhibit (at LLCC) and the city-wide exhibit (Springfield Art Association) where first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses/agencies/institutions is displayed.

The deadline to participate in the 2016 OMOT program is Fri., Sept. 16. All entry forms and fees will need to be turned in to Misty Hagstrom, Judy Jozaitis or Janet Semanik. Each employee may enter up to three works for a fee of $5 per entry. This individual fee, payable to the Springfield Area Arts Council, assists with costs of the OMOT program. All employees who enter OMOT receive a ribbon for their participation. View the entry form and rules:

• OMOT 2016 Entry Form
• OMOT 2016 Rules and Regulations

LLCC’s in-house exhibit will be held Fri., Oct. 14-28 (with an opening reception to be held on Fri., Oct. 14). The judges, provided by the Springfield Area Arts Council, will select award winners at each workplace. The first place awards from each in-house exhibit will be displayed in the city-wide exhibit at the Springfield Art Association (SAA), 700 North Fourth Street, from December 2-21. The city-wide awards as well as the best of show award will be announced at a reception at the SAA for all On My Own Time participants to be held on December 6, from 6- 8 p.m.

Use your imagination, creativity and originality to create your entries for our in-house exhibit. Entries are divided into twelve different categories: painting, drawing, printmaking/etching, mixed media, fiber/fabric/needlework, pottery/ceramics/porcelain, “straight” photography, photographic or print manipulated images, jewelry, wood, glass/metal/stone, other (basketry, hand-crafted models and miniatures, floral arrangements, paper, etc.). As part of the criteria for award selections, judges look for originality and innovative use of materials, quality presentation and the overall impact of the piece. View a detailed list of the categories and descriptions.

Participation deadline is Fri., Sept. 16. Contact Misty Hagstrom at 786.2466 with questions.

Our sincere condolences to Nina Koch, records and registration technician, on the passing of her father, George Koch. A graveside ceremony will be held on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 2 p.m. at Oak Ridge Cemetery.  View the obituary.

Our sincere condolences to Peter Embalabala, professor of math, on the passing of his mother.