Category Archives: Student Services

08.15.22

LLCC welcomes new vice president and two deans

LLCC welcomed a new vice president and two new deans this summer.

Kelli SinclairKelli Sinclair joined LLCC Aug. 1 as vice president of student services. “Kelli has more than 20 years of proven leadership experience in community college student affairs and enrollment management.” said Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., president of LLCC. “We welcome her expertise, enthusiasm and commitment to student success.”

Sinclair previously served as executive dean for student success and retention at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Ill. Earlier, she served as associate dean of enrollment management at Elgin Community College and associate/interim director of university admissions at Aurora University. She is a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission and has taught college classes in disability studies, College 101 and psychology. Sinclair holds a master’s degree in counseling with a higher education emphasis and bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northern Illinois University.

Also new at LLCC are Dr. Kalith Smith, dean of social sciences and business, and Brent Todd, dean of natural and agricultural sciences.

Dr. Kalith Smith“We are pleased that Dr. Kalith Smith and Brent Todd have joined LLCC. They are both champions for helping students discover their potential and prepare for their future,” said Dr. Vern Lindquist, vice president of academic services.

Dr. Smith previously worked at the New Mexico Military Institute for 16 years, most recently as the associate dean of student success. He earned a doctoral degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a guidance certificate from New Mexico State, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Texas Tech.

Brent ToddTodd most recently served as dean of instruction at Lincoln Trail College for five years. Prior to that, he was a faculty member at Eastern Illinois University, teaching biological sciences and botany, and also worked at SIU School of Medicine and Lake Land College. He is pursuing a doctoral degree in public administration from University of Illinois Springfield and holds a master’s degree in biological sciences, a bachelor’s degree in botany from EIU and an associate degree from Danville Area Community College.

08.09.22

Extended registration hours for week of Aug. 15

There is still time to register for fall 2022 classes at LLCC. The fall semester begins Aug. 20.

During the week of Aug. 15, LLCC Student Services, Bookstore and LLCC-Taylorville will be open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 20, Student Services will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The LLCC Bookstore will be open on Saturdays, Aug. 13, 20 and 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Current students may register for classes via LoggerCentral at www.llcc.edu/logger-central. New students should first fill out an application at www.llcc.edu/apply. Students may also visit or call the Springfield campus (217-786-2292) or LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville (217-243-6699), Beardstown (217-323-4103), Taylorville (217-786-2754) or Litchfield (217-786-3401).

In addition to traditional 16-week classes, LLCC has expanded the number of eight-week classes offered. They provide the same content, number of credits, services and support as 16-week classes, but on a different schedule. To learn more and view available eight-week classes, visit www.llcc.edu/8-weeks.

For more information on LLCC enrollment, call 217-786-2292, text 217-387-8585 or visit www.llcc.edu.

08.08.22

Career Launch at LLCC

This summer's Career Launch participants
LLCC has enjoyed hosting teens from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois’ Career Launch program this summer! They learned about such careers as computer science, aviation, health care, criminal justice, welding, HVAC and culinary. The group had a celebration on campus last week and reflected on their time learning about different careers through hands-on activities.

Student in a line, playing a gameStudents at a table playing a game, stacking cupsBryan Glecker speakingBrandon Lewis speakingKelli Sinclair handing out certificatesCake with Career Launch on it

06.27.22

LLCC to welcome new VP Aug. 1

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Kelli Sinclair as the vice president of student services. Sinclair has an extensive background working in all areas of student services at Aurora University, Elgin Community College, and most recently as executive dean for student success at Waubonsee Community College. She co-created a student success coaching program which increased retention for high-need students by 12-15% per year for five years. Her past work reflects a collaborative approach in working with faculty and staff to build relationships and to ultimately improve student success. We look forward to her joining our staff on Aug. 1.

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., President, Lincoln Land Community College

05.13.22

Commencement 2022

Commencement 2022 will be held this evening, May 13, 7:30 p.m. at the Bank of Springfield Center. Seating is limited, and guests have assigned seats spread throughout BoS to ensure social distancing. View logistical information and line of march.

The event will also be livestreamed via the LLCC YouTube channel so our graduates can share the moment with extended family and friends.

Commencement is a time when the focus is on our graduating students, and we look forward to celebrating their accomplishments!

05.12.22

Commencement 2022 logistics and line of march

Tomorrow, May 13, 2022, the LLCC Commencement ceremony will be held at the Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, and will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. with the processional. Faculty and administrators are asked to please arrive no later than 7 p.m. to assemble in line.

View attached files for the line of march. They indicate approximately where you will be seated during the 2022 commencement ceremony. The Faculty Marshalls this year are Carmen Allen and Jennifer O’Malley, and they will direct you to the appropriate location during both the processional and recessional.

Please note that due to COVID-19, the set up this year will be socially distanced and therefore the faculty will be sitting behind the graduates instead of flanked on their sides. This allows for more space between seats. Masks are optional. A diagram of the processional as well as the line of march is attached.

Upon your arrival, the line of march will be posted in several locations to refer to. Please line up according to your row number, which will also be posted on the side columns in the lineup area.

The processional will follow the typical order: 1) Board of Trustees and Executive Staff, 2) Faculty and Administrators, 3) Graduates. The recessional will be changed this year and will be in the order of: 1) Board of Trustees and Executive Staff, 2) Graduates will recess through the middle aisle of the Faculty and Administrators, 3) Faculty and Administrators.

Commencement is a time when the focus is on our graduating students, and we look forward to celebrating their accomplishments!

Map of BOS Center
Faculty and administrator instructions for Commencement 2022
Line of march explanation and directions
Line of march 2022
Alphabetical line of march 2022

05.11.22

Commencement 2022 logistics and line of march

On Friday, May 13, 2022, the LLCC Commencement ceremony will be held at the Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, and will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. with the processional. Faculty and administrators are asked to please arrive no later than 7 p.m. to assemble in line.

View attached files for the line of march. They indicate approximately where you will be seated during the 2022 commencement ceremony. The Faculty Marshalls this year are Carmen Allen and Jennifer O’Malley, and they will direct you to the appropriate location during both the processional and recessional.

Please note that due to COVID-19, the set up this year will be socially distanced and therefore the faculty will be sitting behind the graduates instead of flanked on their sides. This allows for more space between seats. Masks are optional. A diagram of the processional as well as the line of march is attached.

Upon your arrival, the line of march will be posted in several locations to refer to. Please line up according to your row number, which will also be posted on the side columns in the lineup area.

The processional will follow the typical order: 1) Board of Trustees and Executive Staff, 2) Faculty and Administrators, 3) Graduates. The recessional will be changed this year and will be in the order of: 1) Board of Trustees and Executive Staff, 2) Graduates will recess through the middle aisle of the Faculty and Administrators, 3) Faculty and Administrators.

Commencement is a time when the focus is on our graduating students and their accomplishments. We appreciate your attendance at the ceremony and look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our students together!

Map of BOS Center
Faculty and administrator instructions for Commencement 2022
Line of march explanation and directions
Line of march 2022
Alphabetical line of march 2022

04.14.22

Open registration for fall classes begins today

Students can now register for both summer and fall 2022 classes. The summer session begins June 6 and fall semester begins Aug. 20. Three class formats are available: face-to-face, online and hybrid.

New students should first fill out an application. Students may also visit or call the Springfield campus or an LLCC Outreach Center.

Current students may register for classes via LoggerCentral or by phone at 217-786-2292. Students are encouraged to contact their success coach to discuss course options.