After 30 years of dedicated service, Laurie Clemons, student success coach, is retiring! Please join us in wishing Laurie a happy retirement today, June 26, from 1-3 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephen Room.
Open office hours for ZogoTech tomorrow
Want to create a report in ZogoTech but just don’t quite remember where to start? Need a refresher on stacking filters in Navigator to get the right group of students? Have questions on a PowerBi Dashboard?
LLCC Institutional Research and Effectiveness staff are available during dedicated drop-in hours weekly during the summer. Stop by MCTR 2215 on Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. Bring your questions or requests. We look forward to seeing you.
Those with a need to meet virtually should contact IRE for a Teams meeting link.
Welcome Andre Rye
Andre Rye, student success coach, joined LLCC June 19. He previously worked as a family and community engagement (FACE) liaison for District 186 at Springfield High School. Prior to that, he worked with students at Southeast Highschool and Springfield Urban League. Andre earned a bachelor’s degree in business and economics from Benedictine University.
He can be reached at 217-786-3433 or andre.rye@llcc.edu.
Welcome Andre!
In the news
Matt Crow, LLCC Ag student, was interviewed June 22 by The Source about the 10-day Ireland agricultural industry tour he participated in as part of LLCC’s agriculture program.
Summer blood drive: Register now!
Donating blood is a great way to give back to our community! By donating with ImpactLife, you are helping to save local lives. ImpactLife is the provider of blood products to both Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Donating will be convenient during the blood drive on Wednesday, July 19 in A. Lincoln Commons. Please go online to schedule an appointment between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
All donors will receive a voucher for an electronic gift card or reward points to be redeemed in the ImpactLife Loyalty Store.
If you have questions about the process, visit www.bloodcenter.org or email Kristin Booher.
Nominate a deserving colleague for KUDOS
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are open through Thursday, June 29. Nominate a deserving colleague by filling out the online submission form. (Please use a Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form.) The KUDOS awards will be announced Thursday, July 13.
The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC. Brighten someone’s day. Say, “Thank you! Great job!” by nominating that person for a KUDOS award!
LLCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recognized at regional conference
(l-r): LLCC PTK officers Alexa Maher, Isaac Barrett, Courtney Todd, Lexie Ebersohl and Kevin Ehorn
LLCC’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society received chapter and individual recognitions at the PTK Regional Conference and Honors Institute Convention at Parkland College in Champaign June 2-4.
The chapter was honored as a Gold Star Chapter for maintaining their Five Star Chapter status, the highest level of achievement a chapter can earn, for the 10th year in a row. The chapter also received an Honors in Action Project Award and an Outstanding Chapter Award. Joey Gallo of Jacksonville, previous chapter president and recent LLCC graduate, received an Outstanding Chapter Officer Award. Isaac Barrett of Sherman, current chapter president, was sworn in as the Illinois region central vice president for the upcoming year.
LLCC officers in attendance included: Barrett, Lexie Ebersohl of Petersburg, Kevin Ehorn of Chatham, Alex Maher of Auburn and Courtney Todd of Southern View. During the conference, they learned more about their Honors in Action projects, enhanced leadership skills and networked with other chapters.
LLCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter is advised by Dr. Gillian Bauer, professor of English. The honor society is open to LLCC full-time students who maintain a 3.5 grade point average or above.
Phi Theta Kappa is the foremost honor society recognizing academic excellence in two-year college students. Its goals include promoting scholarship, leadership, fellowship and service. Benefits of membership include access to Phi Theta Kappa scholarships.
Phone system transition to MS Teams
LLCC is transitioning its phone system from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams! This means that external phone calls will be made and received using Teams. This change will enhance our communication capabilities by offering integrated messaging, video conferencing and advanced phone system functionalities in one system. IT will facilitate a seamless transition, reaching out to each department individually. As part of this transition, SNOM phones will be replaced with Yealink phones. Stay tuned for further updates and instructions from IT to ensure a smooth adoption of Microsoft Teams. Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility during this exciting transition!
Retirement reception for Laurie Clemons June 26
After 30 years of dedicated service, Laurie Clemons, student success coach, is retiring! Please join us in wishing Laurie a happy retirement on Monday, June 26, from 1-3 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephen Room.
AIeL closed today
LLCC Academic Innovation and eLearning is closed today, June 22, 2023, for staff professional development activities.