This week’s “You know?” student communication

You know? LLCCThis week the student communication project is sharing information on LLCC Foundation scholarships and the FAFSA.

Please join us in reminding students about these opportunities for the next academic year (beginning fall 2024).

Apply for LLCC Foundation scholarships.

The application period for 2024-25 Foundation scholarships is open through Feb. 15. Full- and part-time students are encouraged to apply using their LLCC email account at llccfoundation.org/scholarships.  Only one application form is needed to apply. Many of the scholarships are open to students in any program of study, with the average award being approximately $1,500 per academic year.  More information is available by emailing michlle.burger@llcc.edu or calling 217-786-4502.

Plan to submit the FAFSA.

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the FAFSA for the 2024-25 academic year will open on Dec. 31, 2023. To prepare, students can get their FSA ID (FAFSA username and password) ready at studentaid.gov. LLCC Financial Aid staff are available to help. Contact Financial.Aid@llcc.edu or 217-786-2237. Once the FAFSA opens, staff will be available to assist starting Jan. 2.

This week’s “You know?” student communication

You know? LLCCThe student communication project’s focus this week is on student wellness and celebrating progress.

Please join us in reminding students that reflection is important.

  • Have they celebrated successes?
  • What’s going well and what could be improved?
  • Are they practicing self-care?

LLCC student success coaches are students’ partners and can help them reflect on their journeys. In addition, the college collaborates with Talkspace, a telemental health provider, to offer free mental health services for currently enrolled students.

www.llcc.edu/student-well-being

You know? Helping students prepare for finals

You know? LLCCThe current “You know?” student message encourages students to get a head start on preparing for finals. Assistance in sharing this important message with students is appreciated!

Get a head start on preparing for finals!

Final exams always seem to sneak up on us. While the exams are not until December, it is good to start preparing as soon as we return from Thanksgiving break.

Having a detailed study plan for finals is always the best approach.

Not only does a plan help ensure that students will be able to get everything completed by the end of the semester, it also helps to reduce anxiety and allows a person to stay better focused.

Academic success professionals in the LLCC Center for Academic Success can help students create a final exam study plan. They can make an appointment by calling 217-786-2396 or emailing cas@llcc.edu.

Come one, come all … to the Finals Fair!

LLCC Student Life and the Center for Academic Success are hosting a Finals Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 28 and Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the Springfield campus. There will be snacks, prizes and staff on-hand to help students prepare for finals.

More information is available at www.llcc.edu/cas.

You know? Registration is open for spring classes!

You know? LLCCThe “You know?” student message for the latter part of October highlights registration for spring classes. Assistance in sharing this important message with students is appreciated!

Registration is open for spring classes!

Students can attend in-person or online, and the semester begins Jan. 13.

Success tips:

  • Classes fill up quickly. It’s a good idea to register early!
  • Student success coaches are available to help. Students can schedule an appointment at www.llcc.edu/success-appointment.

View classes and register at www.llcc.edu/loggercentral.

“You know?” student communication: Week of Sept. 11

You know? LLCCPlease join us in letting students know how they can use the LLCC Center for Academic Success to help them maximize their classroom skills.

  • Writing Center specialists are available to help students with any type of writing assignment.
  • Academic success professionals are experts in college learning strategies and will help students improve their performance in the classroom.
  • The Math Center can help students with any LLCC math course and operates on a walk-in basis.
  • Highly trained peer tutors are available to assist students one-on-one with most LLCC courses at no cost to students.

More information is available at www.llcc.edu/cas.

“You know?” student communication: Week of Aug. 21

You know? LLCCPlease join us in letting students know that we’re so glad they’re joining us this semester and to keep an eye out for “You know?” messages, which will help keep them in the loop on important dates, events and services available to them as LLCC students.

Also, throughout the year, LLCC Student Life will be hosting events for learning, skill building and fun. To get notifications, students can download the Lincoln Landing app, using their LLCC email address to sign in. More information is available www.llcc.edu/lincoln-landing.

“You know?” student communication: Week of July 24

You know? LLCCThe student communication project’s focus this week is on student wellness and celebrating progress.

Please join us in reminding students that reflection is important.

  • Have they celebrated successes?
  • What’s going well and what could be improved?
  • Are they practicing self-care?

LLCC student success coaches are students’ partners and can help them reflect on their journeys. In addition, the college collaborates with Talkspace, a telemental health provider, to offer free mental health services for currently enrolled students.

www.llcc.edu/student-well-being

“You know?” student communication: Week of June 12

You know? LLCCThe student communication project continues this week with a focus on LLCC Center for Academic Success and Writing Center services: www.llcc.edu/cas.

Please join us in inviting students to make use of:

  • Highly trained writing center specialists, who are available to help students with any type of writing assignment.
  • Academic success professionals, who are experts in college learning strategies and can help students maximize their performance in the classroom.
  • Our Math Center, where students can get help with any LLCC math course. No appointment needed; it operates on a walk-in basis.

Helping students achieve college success — it’s what we do!

Besides a means of disseminating college-wide information, the vision of this project is to strengthen the connection between the college community and the students.

“You know?” student communication project

You know? Welcome to LLCC summer session. We're glad you're here! LLCC.
The Progress Sub-team of the Enrollment Management Team gathered input on priority student messages (by month) earlier this year, and now the student communication project launches today with the start of summer session.

This project involves monthly, college-wide messages that will be relayed to students in a coordinated, consistent manner from a variety of college representatives. Besides a means of disseminating college-wide information, the vision of this form of communication is to strengthen the connection between the college community and the students.

This week’s “You know?” message is welcome to summer session at Lincoln Land Community College! Join us in letting students know that we’re so glad they’re joining us this term and to keep an eye out for “You know?” messages, which will help keep them in the loop on important dates, events and services available to them as LLCC students.

Complete survey on priority messages for students yet today

The Progress Sub-team of the Enrollment Management Team developed and proposed a student communication project which was approved by Quality Council in December 2022. This project involves monthly, college-wide messages that will be relayed to students in a coordinated, consistent manner from a variety of college representatives (advisors, faculty, financial aid reps, PRM, bookstore, etc.). Examples of messages could be completing the FAFSA application, registering for the next semester, applying for LLCC Foundation scholarships, etc. Besides a means of disseminating college-wide information, the vision of this form of communication is to strengthen the connection between the college community and the students. This idea is patterned after a similar, successful project at Mizzou.

The Progress Sub-team would like your input on what priority messages (by month) should be communicated to students. We kindly ask you to complete the Progress Sub-team Employee Survey by today, Feb. 28. We appreciate you taking time to complete the survey as we hope to get participation from all areas of the college. Our hope is to test the monthly messages this summer with full implementation in fall 2023.