Thank you for the many cards, flowers, plants, emails and messages I received from my LLCC family after the passing of my mom. It was such a comfort to know I had support. My family truly appreciated the care she received from the LLCC nursing students who regularly visited her in the care center where she lived the past 2.5 years. I am grateful for such good friends and thankful to work in such a wonderful learning environment.

Beth Hoffmann

The Army returned for a culinary training program at LLCC during mid-semester break, utilizing the food lab, baking lab and Bistro.

The Army staff coordinating the training sessions has consistently praised the support they receive from the college.

LLCC is closed for mid-semester break Saturday, March 5 through Sunday, March 13.  No classes will be held and all administrative offices at the LLCC-Springfield campus and outlying locations in the LLCC district will be closed. Regular business hours and classes will resume Monday, March 14.

LLCC-Capital City Training Center and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC in Springfield will maintain regular hours.

A reminder that there will also be Network downtimes over mid-semester break and Facilities Services has changes to procedure during mid-semester break.

110 college bound high school students from Lanphier High School, Springfield High School, Springfield Southeast High School and Springfield Learning Academy who represented populations that historically have been disadvantaged and underrepresented in higher education attended the 4th annual College Prep Summit at LLCC March 3 hosted by the LLCC Office of Retention and Student Success. The event was designed to help these students become more aware of how to prepare for college and to inspire them to take on the mindset of college success.

The program included a motivational message from Tess Dooley, J.D. a faculty member and administrator at the University of Illinois, Springfield, who inspired the students with a message of resilience. She shared how she had overcome the many challenges in her life including poverty, murder, racism, anger and a lack of support to realize success becoming a vice president for a large insurance brokerage firm through her college education. She encouraged the students to support one another and to thank anyone who has said that they won’t be successful because they can use that as motivation, fueling them to even greater success.

Students also experienced special sessions from college experts on topics such as the financial impact of college, finding your path, and personal growth in a diverse atmosphere. Participants toured the state of the art Workforce Career Center and became aware of the enrollment process and support available through the student services center in Menard Hall. A panel of college students from local colleges and universities with similar backgrounds fielded questions and shared tips about how they successfully transitioned to college and have experienced academic success. Participants also enjoyed lunch and a drawing for door prizes. The event was a collaborative effort, which included presenters from Illinois College, University of Illinois – Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.

In all, the summit was a success.  Browsing over the evaluations, participants indicated that the intended learning outcomes were achieved.  We plan to review this year’s event and continue collaborating with others to inspire, equip and empower prospective college students for postsecondary success.

Our condolences to Beth Hoffmann, professor of  communication, on the passing of her mother, Dorothy Hoffmann, Feb. 29. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 4 at 11 a.m. at the Concordia Village Chapel, 4101 W. Iles Ave., Springfield, IL.  Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5 at Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery in Collinsville. Memorials are suggested to the LLCC Foundation for nursing students or the Northeast Community Fund in Decatur. Read the obituary here.

Please accept our sincere gratitude and heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s African-American History Month Celebration a success. We look forward to working with you again this time next year.

A new payment plan handout covering Summer 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017 is available.

If you require the latest payment plan PDF for distribution, please submit a project request form to PRM.  In addition to the request form, you’ll need to attach the 2016 nelnet flyer and ask that the higher quality form on file with PRM be used.

Please do not print or provide the attached PDF to students as the resolution is lower to allow for easier emailing.

• 2016 Nelnet Flyer-Not For Printing

Names of employees celebrating a March birthday have been posted. Click HERE or on the birthday tab at the top.

Student Veterans of America–Illinois and Illinois Joining Forces are hosting Bridges to Employment at LLCC’s Trutter Center on March 1, noon-3 p.m. Veterans may register for the free event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bridges-to-employment-2016-springfield-tickets-21020764673

The event includes a panel of student veterans and hiring professionals who will talk about the transition from military to civilian life, and from education to employment. Veterans can then network with community business partners.

Bridges to Employment events assemble executives and senior managers from the public and private sectors to engage in a panel discussions, educating veterans on the strengths they bring to future careers. The Bridges to Employment seminars are designed to arm veterans with pertinent networking skills and provide an opportunity to effectively market their skills.

Craig McFarland, financial aid advisor and advisor to the LLCC Veterans Club, is facilitating the event on campus.