LLCC will be closed on Fridays for 12 weeks beginning Friday, May 19, 2023 and ending on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. During this period, all full-time professional, administrative and classified benefit-eligible employees will be scheduled to work on a 36-hour per week basis.
Normal college services will be provided, and most administrative offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Departments that normally offer evening services may continue to provide services on their normal schedule.
Work schedules for all full-time employees will be based on a 36-hour week. Benefit-eligible employees who are normally scheduled to work 20 hours per week would be scheduled to work 18 hours, 30-hour-per-week employees would work 27 hours per week, etc.
Work schedules must include either an hour or half-hour unpaid meal period for those working 7.5 or more hours in a day.
Vacation, sick and personal leave time will be charged on an hour-for-hour basis. If a full week of vacation is utilized during this period, 36 hours of benefit time will be charged for full-time employees.
Holidays: Memorial Day (May 29) and Independence Day (July 4) will be considered a nine-hour day (or a pro-rated amount based on hourly work schedule) toward hours worked for employees.
LLCC Human Resources is advertising for two program assistants. One assistant is for our Open Door – Workforce Equity Initiative, and the other is for our PATH program. Full details on these and all other open positions can be viewed on the HR employment page.
LLCC honored 2023 Distinguished Service Award winners, employees with service anniversaries, retirees, faculty emeriti and those who earned ACUE credentials at the LLCC Employee Recognition Ceremony May 10.
The college presented four Distinguished Service Awards to individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership and service to the college community, promote a student-focused environment and exhibit a strong commitment to the college’s core values.
Faculty – Rebecca Miller, professor of psychology
Administrator – Dr. Joel Dykstra, interim associate vice president, academic services
Classified Staff – Elaine Higgason, program assistant, accessibility services
Professional Staff – Laurie Clemons, student success coach
Retirees recognized were:
Neci Faine, duplication and mail center technician, 29 years
Donald Loftis, general maintenance technician, 23 years
Susan Rush, education services representative, 11 years
Donna Satterlee, professor of nursing, 30 years
Jan Szoke, program director, respiratory care, 10 years
Shirley Warfield-Jones, child development teacher, 22 years
Faculty emeriti:
Peggy Goetsch, professor of biology
Kevin Kirsch, professor of computer aided drafting
David Sykes, professor of physics
Association of College and University Educators – Effective Teaching Practices:
Laura Anderson, professor of art
Dr. Gillian Bauer, professor of English
Dr. Deborah Brothers, professor of English
Dean Butzow, professor of geography
Dr. Justin Cobb, assistant professor of biology
Dr. Diana Coffman, professor of biology
Elizabeth Conrady, instructor of agriculture
Dr. Alonzo De Carlo, assistant professor of psychology
Angie Gum-Miller, professor of mathematics
John Paul Jaramillo, professor English
Derek Matlock, instructor of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating
Susan McClintock, professor of mathematics
Timothy McKenzie, professor of philosophy
Stacey Olson, associate professor of biology
Dr. David Park, assistant professor of microbiology
Jennifer Ramm, professor of chemistry
Cara Swafford, professor of English
Natasha Trame, professor of psychology
George Vaughn, professor of communication
Dr. Dallas Wright, assistant professor of computer science
30 years — Nina Koch, records specialist; Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville; Dr. Brenda Michel, professor of nursing; Jennifer Ramm, professor of chemistry; Leanne Roseberry, library acquisitions specialist; Donna Satterlee, professor of nursing
25 years — Shanda Byer, interim vice president, student services; Darla Cochran, workforce enrollment specialist; Lyndsey Craigmiles-Brooks, administrative assistant, LLCC-Medical District; John Paul Henry, professor of math; Dr. Chris McDonald, professor of political science; Laurie Rhodes, director, LLCC Child Development Center; Ben Roth, director, IT systems; Vickie Ward, administrative assistant to the dean, LLCC Workforce Institute
20 years — Lisa Avendano, writing center specialist; Craig Beckmier, professor of agriculture; Kenny Bridgeford, general maintenance technician; Dean Butzow, professor of geography; Dr. Mary Goldstein, professor of nursing; Elaine Higgason, program assistant, accessibility services; Tim Humphrey, professor of political science; Dr. Abbas Meigooni, professor of math; Dr. Alison Stachera, professor of English; Eric Stachera, professor of English; Heather Voyles, assistant to police chief/Clery compliance coordinator; Stacy Wallace, child development assistant
15 years — Dave Bretscher, director, facilities; Esteban Cruz, chief information officer; Tiffany-Anne Elliott, academic support program coordinator; Barry Lamb, instructional designer; Kim Lesko, program/child development assistant; Fred Logue, building custodian; Brenda Loschen, administrative assistant to the dean, arts and communication; Keri Mason, director, LLCC-Jacksonville; Karrie Prescott, administrative assistant to the dean, natural and agricultural sciences; Ryan Roettgers, building custodian; Leslie Ross, professor/librarian; Dr. Beth Wiediger, professor of psychology
10 years — Andrew Blaylock, director, campus services; Dawn Burch, financial aid advisor; Brian Earley, instructor of auto technology; Sarah Goodman, director, business and accounting; Bill Goyke, switchboard receptionist; Tameka Johnson-Tillman, professor of English; Dorothy Marshall, accounting technician, disbursements; Michael Meyers, assistant professor of respiratory care; Cheri Reardon, bookstore operations manager; Dr. Colin Suchland, professor of sociology; Anthony Tate, professor of biology; Jud Walker, facilities maintenance technician; Diane L. Wilson, program director, neurodiagnostic technology
Five years — Laura Anderson, professor of art; Dr. Gillian Bauer, professor of English; Debra Bell, custodial operations supervisor; April Bergman, program assistant, student success; Whitney Brandenburg, workorce development program coordinator; Dr. Brian Douglas, professor of nursing; Tim Ervin, director of construction and environmental health and safety; Jack Geisler, building custodian; Andrew Harmon, instructor of radiology; John Hubner, network administrator; Doug Longstaff, truck driver training specialist; Stacey Olson, associate professor of biology; Amanda Peabody, instructor of nursing; Rihab Sawah, professor of physics; Robert Schuerman, property control technician; Candace Silas, director, Open Door WEI; Chester Simmons, building custodian; Dr. Sonja Spencer, associate dean, nursing; Elizabeth Tennikait, academic success professional; Kayla Weitzel, human resources associate; Laurenn York, instructor of English; Kimberly Young, program assistant, nursing
Visit the Health and Wellness portal webpage to get information on mental health topics, including Mental Health America’s 31 tips to boost your mental health.
A big thank you to Kara from Waggener Chiropractic and Heather and Michael from MK Sports Massage for donating their time to provide staff with some relaxation. Interested staff who wish to schedule further visits with these therapists can visit the health and wellness page for more information.
On Thursday, May 18, the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (AADA) will be hosting a public webinar titled “Helping Your Child/Teen Move Past Anxiety.” Visit the Health and Wellness portal webpage for a link the event.
Join us at the 29th annual Employee Recognition and Appreciation Ceremony today, May 10, starting at 3 p.m. in the Student Union! The event recognizes service anniversaries, retirees and distinguished service awardees.
As part of Employee Recognition Week, HR is celebrating employees who achieved or will achieve milestone anniversaries during fiscal year 2023, as well as those who have or will be retiring. View the employee recognition video presentations.
During the week, HR is celebrating employees who achieved or will achieve milestone anniversaries during fiscal year 2023, as well as those who have or will be retiring. Individuals are being recognized for their hard work and dedication to LLCC. View the employee recognition video presentations.
The celebration will culminate with the 29th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, May 10, at 3 p.m. in the Student Union. The event recognizes service anniversaries, retirees and distinguished service awardees. Mark your calendars, and come celebrate your colleagues!
As a reminder, faculty and staff are invited to schedule an appointment for a free 10-minute chair massage provided by staff from Waggener Chiropractic and MK Sports Massage today, May 9, and tomorrow, May 10.
Today’s health insurance informational session has been changed to 11 a.m. to noon in the Robert H. Stephens Room. If you would like to hear more about the college’s health insurance plans or have questions about benefits offered, please plan to attend. If you are not available, please email Nicole Ralph with questions or to set up a time to meet.
LLCC Human Resources is advertising for an instructor, diesel technologies. Full details on this and all other open positions can be viewed on the HR employment page.
Join us at the 29th annual Employee Recognition and Appreciation Ceremony today, May 10, starting at 3 p.m. in the Student Union! The event recognizes service anniversaries, retirees and distinguished service awardees.