It’s almost time for the kickoff of the annual faculty and staff giving campaign known as LEAGUE. LEAGUE is an acronym for Leaders Establishing Annual Gifts Underwriting Education.

The theme of this year’s LEAGUE campaign is Around the World … Adventure Awaits. The LEAGUE committee has been scouting out locations for the LEAGUE campaign kickoff on Tuesday, March 29. Lo and behold who did they run into on Monday but none other than LLCC’s mascot, Linc! Read the clue below and play “Where Around Campus Is Linc?” for a chance to win a prize.

Where Around Campus Is Linc?

Linc was spotted Monday exploring the many academic transfer and career training programs that LLCC offers. They browsed booths, spoke with faculty and staff, toured campus, learned about financial aid, scholarships and more — all in one day! Where around campus is Linc? Submit your answer to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. Check back for the answer and winner.

LEAGUE

The LLCC Foundation is accepting applications for LEAGUE Grants. They must be submitted by 5 p.m. today, Jan. 31. A total of $10,000 is available for projects and programs at LLCC. Please contact Michelle Pulce-Flynn, director of grant development, for an application at michelle.pulce-flynn@llcc.edu or by phone 217-786-2446.

LEAGUE is the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. Donations to the LEAGUE Campaign make these grants possible. The grant awards will be announced at the League Kickoff event on Tuesday, March 29.

Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion

Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion (IDI) Grant proposals are also due today, Jan. 31. This grant is exclusively an internal opportunity for any LLCC faculty, staff, department, student or student club.

There is $3,500 available to be awarded in spring 2022. More information and helpful resources (standards of evaluation, project samples and more) are available on the Innovation in Diversity & Inclusion Grant SharePoint page.

Have questions? Reach out to kyle.roughan@llcc.edu.

IDI Grant Project Committee:
Kyle Roughan
Laura Anderson
Michelle Pulce-Flynn
Jamil Steele
Kyla Kruse

The LLCC Foundation is accepting applications for LEAGUE Grants. A total of $10,000 is available for projects and programs at LLCC. Grant applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 31. Please contact Michelle Pulce-Flynn, director of grant development, for an application at michelle.pulce-flynn@llcc.edu or by phone 217-786-2446.

LEAGUE is the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. Donations to the LEAGUE Campaign make these grants possible. The grant awards will be announced at the League Kickoff event on Tuesday, March 29.

The LLCC Foundation is accepting applications for LEAGUE Grants. A total of $10,000 is available for projects and programs at LLCC. Grant applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Jan. 31. Please contact Michelle Pulce-Flynn, director of grant development, for an application at michelle.pulce-flynn@llcc.edu or by phone 217-786-2446.

LEAGUE is the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. Donations to the LEAGUE Campaign make these grants possible. The grant awards will be announced at the League Kickoff event on Tuesday, March 29.

The LLCC Foundation is accepting applications for LEAGUE grants. A total of $10,000 will be awarded for projects and programs at LLCC.

LEAGUE is the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. Donations to the LEAGUE campaign make these grants possible. For a LEAGUE Grant application, please contact Michelle Pulce-Flynn, director of grant development at MichellePulce-Flynn@llcc.edu or by phone at 217-786-2446.

Grant applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Jan. 31. LEAGUE grant awards will be announced at the LEAGUE Kickoff on Tuesday, March 29.

The LLCC Foundation is accepting applications for LEAGUE grants. A total of $10,000 will be awarded for projects and programs at LLCC.

LEAGUE is the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. Donations to the LEAGUE campaign make these grants possible. For a LEAGUE Grant application, please contact Michelle Pulce-Flynn, director of grant development at MichellePulce-Flynn@llcc.edu or by phone at 217-786-2446.

Grant applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Jan. 31. LEAGUE grant awards will be announced at the LEAGUE Kickoff on Tuesday, March 29.

Congratulations to Jolene Lamb who was the winner in the second LEAGUE cash prize drawing! The money for the drawings was donated by members of the LLCC Cabinet. Jolene graciously donated the money back to further assist students at LLCC.

Thank you to all faculty and staff for being true superheroes — dedicated to helping students everyday through your actions and duties! Although you may not be able to stop a runaway locomotive or climb a skyscraper, so many of you offer additional support to improving the lives of our students through donations to the annual faculty and staff giving campaign known as LEAGUE. Your donations support students and programs in a variety of ways including emergency needs, scholarship support and through the awarding of grants for various programs and projects.

Nearly $47,000 was pledged to the LEAGUE campaign this year by 130 faculty members and staff. We want to thank all of our superheroes who give selflessly in support of students. If you still wish to make a donation complete the 2021 LEAGUE Form or if you have questions contact the LLCC Foundation at LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu or call 217-786-2785.

Unlike Marvel Super Heroes, we cannot stop a runaway locomotive or climb the outskirts of a skyscraper, but we can all join the LEAGUE to offer additional support to improve the lives of our LLCC students. LEAGUE (Leaders Establishing Annual Gifts Underwriting Education) is the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. It’s been a challenging year, but our students have persevered thanks to you — our superheroes!

With this BOOM! POW! WOW! year, students simply need more support. Our students desire a higher education to better not only themselves, but our community. Although our students lean into and tackle challenges daily, sometimes it is more than they can overcome.

Supporting the LEAGUE campaign is a way to help students who need help when a set-back occurs, to stay on course and complete their educational goals — students like Ivan, a first-generation college student studying liberal arts with dreams of being a teacher one day. “One thing I have learned about myself is that in order to truly be successful, you must endure some challenges in life. Success does not come to those who don’t work hard for themselves. My motivation to be successful in my career enhances me to always be as good as I can be,” says Ivan.

Please consider making a donation today 2021 LEAGUE Form. If you have already made a gift, THANK YOU! Thank you for your consideration to assist our students in breaking-thru barriers to assist them in continuing and completing their education. Your care and support defines a real superhero.

Gifts and pledges to the LEAGUE Campaign do not automatically renew unless you choose to do so this year going forward.  Make your donation and you will have a chance to win a $150 cash prize! The cash prize was made possible by members of the LLCC Cabinet. All faculty and staff who make a donation will be eligible for other great prizes as well such as a Fitbit fitness tracker, Amazon gift card and more!

For more information, contact the Foundation at 217-786-2785 or  LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu.

Congratulations to Janelle Murphy who was the first $150 cash prize winner of the LEAGUE campaign. Janelle wanted to pay it forward so she donated the money back to the Foundation for the benefit of our students and programs. Money for the drawing was donated by members of LLCC’s Cabinet.

Be sure to get entered into the second and final drawing to win $150 cash. All you have to do is make a donation to the annual faculty and staff campaign known as LEAGUE by April 30. You can make your contribution by completing the 2021 LEAGUE Form.

For more information, contact the LLCC Foundation at 217-786-2785 or by email LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu.

The LEAGUE Grant awards were announced during the Zoom event on Professional Development Day. Awards were given to the following areas and programs:

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography for a DMS neonatal head phantom
• Radiology for two portable IV/venipuncture training arms
• Respiratory Care program for a preemie neonatal simulator
• Radiography for CD series on Patient Centered Care for Diverse Populations
• Accessibility Services for an exam reader pen
• Culinary Arts & Hospitality for updated technology for Bistro Verde

Watch assistant professor Ada Range explain how LEAGUE grants have benefited students in math and science department at LLCC.

Make your donation to the LEAGUE Campaign by submitting the 2021 LEAGUE Form. With your donation you will also have a chance to win one of the two $150 cash prizes available!

For more information, contact the Foundation at 217-786-2785 or  LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu.

Can You Guess the LEAGUE Superfriend?

Did you guess that Artsy1 was LEAGUE Committee superfriend Laura Anderson? Laura is an assistant professor of art and has been with LLCC since 2018.