LLCC Recruitment and Admissions welcomes Diana Hobrock

Diana HobrockLLCC Recruitment and Admissions welcomes Diana Hobrock who began work on Feb. 26 as an admissions specialist. Diana has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Illinois at Springfield. Prior to coming to LLCC, Diana served as a file analyst and coordinator of nonstandard testing for the Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar. If you’d like to reach out to Diana, you can do so at 217-786-3494 or diana.hobrock@llcc.edu. Welcome to LLCC, Diana!

In the News

Kyla Kruse, chief communications officer, was interviewed by WICS Newschannel 20 on Monday, Feb. 19. WICS covered LLCC’s Open House, which drew more than 300 guests. Visitors spoke with faculty and staff, viewed exhibits, toured select areas of campus, learned about the basics of college and choosing a major, and could apply for admission.

LLCC Open House happens today

The words Open House and smiling student.Join us in welcoming prospective students who will be on campus today for the LLCC Open House from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. The event is also being held at Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville.

Visitors can speak with faculty and staff, view exhibits, tour select areas of campus, learn about the basics of college and choosing a major, and apply for admission.

LLCC welcomes new director of Recruitment and Admissions

Luis AlarconLLCC welcomes Luis Alarcon who joined us as director of recruitment and admissions. He began his new duties on Feb. 1. Luis comes to LLCC from Elgin Community College where he is an alumni and served most recently as recruitment coordinator. Luis has two bachelor degrees and a master’s degree from Eastern Illinois University, an M.Ed. from DePaul University and graduate certificates in diversity and equity, community college literature and student success and analytics. He is currently working on his doctoral dissertation through the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

You can reach Luis at 217-786-4965 or luis.alarcon@llcc.edu. Welcome Luis!

LLCC hosted the regional Academic Challenge yesterday

Thank you to everyone who assisted in a successful Academic Challenge yesterday.

We hosted nearly 200 area high school students who competed as individuals and as teams (of up to 14 students) testing in their choice of two subjects — biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering graphics, English, mathematics and physics.Students take tests during the 2024 Academic Challenge

Taylor Henrikson from Athens won a $30 gift card to the LLCC Bookstore. Hugh Beeler from Pleasant Plains and Vince Weller from Rochester both won $250 LLCC scholarships.

Those teams advancing to sectional competition include: Division 300 (high schools with 300 students or less) – Pawnee and Nokomis; Division 700 (high schools with 301-700 students) – Pleasant Plains and Athens; and Division 1500 (high schools with 701-1,500 students) – Glenwood and Rochester. Individuals that placed first or second in any division, but whose team did not advance, are eligible to participate in the sectional competition (see individual rankings below). Teams and individuals that score high enough at the sectional competition will advance to the state finals, which will be held April 8-11 at Eastern Illinois University.

Read about the event and winners in LLCC News.

Academic Challenge Happening Today in the Student Union

The 2024 regional Academic Challenge takes place today in the LLCC Student Union. Approximately 198 students from 12 area high schools will compete in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering graphics, English, mathematics and physics. Teams will begin arriving around 8 a.m. and will depart for their home school around 2 p.m. Because of the academic nature of the competition, you may notice a temporary route was created to access the bookstore and Quiznos during this time. Thank you for helping make this a good experience for everyone.

LLCC Open House to be held Feb. 19

The words Open House and smiling student.Prospective students interested in starting or restarting college or training for a new career are invited to visit LLCC for a campus open house on Monday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus, and at Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville.

“Start here at LLCC, whether you are looking to earn a degree or train for a hands-on career,” says LLCC President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. “I invite you to join us at this event to explore majors, our low cost and personalized services that help students reach their goals.”

Visitors can speak with faculty and staff, view exhibits, tour select areas of campus, learn about the basics of college and choosing a major, and apply for admission.

Registration for the event is encouraged and available at www.llcc.edu/open-house or by calling 217-786-2292.

Today is the LLCC Open House!

Find your path with footprints and pawprintsPlease help us welcome prospective students and their families today, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for the LLCC Open House! The event is being held at the LLCC campus in Springfield and at Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville.

Visitors can check in at the event information tent.

Please feel free to talk to any visitors you encounter about the advantages of enrolling at LLCC, and let them know we’re ready to help them experience college success!