05.11.23

Commencement Line of March explanation and instructions

Each year we do our best to ensure that the line of march is accurate. The line changes each year due to retirements, resignations and individuals who have received permission to be excused from the ceremony. The line of march is more of a guide as opposed to a fixed rule; it’s an approximation of where you will be seated during the commencement ceremony. If you believe you should be somewhere else in the line other than where you are listed, feel free to stand there.

The faculty marshals this year are Carmen Allen and Jennifer Ramm, and they will direct you to the appropriate location during the seating process. There are 10 seats in a row, so, if there are last minute no-shows, you may be bumped up a row.

The setup this year will be like last year where the faculty will be sitting behind the graduates instead of flanked on the sides. The line of march will be posted in several locations for you to refer to upon your arrival. Please line up according to your row number, which will also be posted on the side columns in the lineup area. Please do not congregate at the front of the line making it difficult for others to get to their place in line. If you do not see your name listed, please feel free to stand where you think you should be.

On the Line of March 2023 Excel spreadsheet you will find your name listed alphabetically. From there you will find which “line” you are in – either A (house left) or B (house right), and which row you are in.

The processional will be the same as last year and follow the typical order:

  1. Board of Trustees and executive staff
  2. Faculty and administrators
  3. Graduates

The recessional will be the same as last year, allowing the graduates to recess through the faculty and administrators.

  1. Platform party: Board of Trustees and executive staff
  2. Graduates will recess through the middle aisle of faculty and administrators
  3. Then faculty and administrators

Your faculty marshals will direct you in both the processional and recessional.

If you have questions, please contact Gailyn Draper at 217-786-2213 or gailyn.draper@llcc.edu.

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.

05.11.23

Summer book read

What’s on your summer reading list? Uncertain? Or maybe you want to add a title? Join the LLCC Institutional Research and Effectiveness staff in a summer read of Amelia Parnell’s book “You Are a Data Person.” Dr. Parnell is the vice president for research and policy for NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Each chapter of her book is framed by the assumption that every higher education professional, regardless of their role, can find a use for data in their daily work. Join others from across the college to explore this assumption.

The group will meet throughout June and July and be limited to 11 faculty or staff. Email Tricia Kujawa if you are interested in participating.

Posted in IRE |
05.11.23

John Marsaglia returns as LLCC softball coach

John MarsagliaJohn Marsaglia has returned as head women’s softball coach at LLCC. Marsaglia previously coached softball at LLCC for 10 years with an overall record of 356-205.

Under Marsaglia, 2013’s LLCC softball team became the first in school history to make it to nationals, finishing ninth overall. The Loggers qualified again in 2014, finishing seventh in the nation. Marsaglia continued his campaign through 2015 as he coached the Loggers to the NJCAA Nationals for the third year in a row, this time bring home a fifth-place finish. Marsaglia and his team returned to nationals in 2018, and the Loggers achieved a ninth-place finish.

“We are excited to have John back at ‘The Land;’ he has so much knowledge, experience and passion for the game,” said Ron Riggle, LLCC athletic director and head baseball coach. “We can’t wait to see what he will bring back to the program.”

“I’m excited about the opportunity to coach softball and to be involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes on campus,” said Marsaglia. “Go Loggers!”

Marsaglia was named the Mid-West Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015. He is a retired middle school principal who has also coached softball competitively with ASA/NSA travel softball, high school softball and community college teams.

He has provided pitching instruction (Cobra Style Pitching Academy) to over 170 youth softball players from central Illinois. He has served as a softball clinician on pitching, catching and slap hitting as well as coaching fundamentals.

Marsaglia was a coach for the Central Illinois Lightning and the Illinois Bandits ASA travel teams (1992-2003). He was also a board member with the Lincoln Land Junior Olympic Softball Association from 1993-1998.

He replaces Ryan Hickman in the head coaching position. LLCC is currently seeking an assistant softball coach, with more information available by emailing John Marsaglia.

05.10.23

Employee Recognition Ceremony today, 3 p.m.

Lincoln Land Community College logo in the center of a star with 5 primary colors in the backgroundJoin 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.

Posted in HR |
05.10.23

Paving contractors to start work May 15

Starting on May 15, paving contractors will be working on main campus in a few areas throughout the summer.

  • Removal of existing fence, adding new curbs and repaving Lots 3 and 4
  • Miscellaneous crack and joint filing throughout most parking lots
  • Sealing the entirety of Lots 14, 17, 18 and drive/parking area south of Cass Gym
  • Replacing existing regulatory signs (stop, yield, turn, parking, etc.) and additional main drive and parking lot painting
  • Removal and replacement of the drive and creation of additional parking on the east drive of Menard Hall.  This is scheduled to take the loading dock drive out of service for the entire month of June.

Please use caution and follow all construction traffic signs, cones/barrels and directions during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Ervin at 217-786-9605 or at tim.ervin@llcc.edu.

05.10.23

Commencement 2023 instructions for faculty and administrators

On Friday, May 12, 2023, the LLCC Commencement ceremony will be held at the Bank of Springfield Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, and will begin 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 at the South Ramp. The final line of march will be posted in LincIn tomorrow, May 11.

Faculty and administrator instructions for Commencement 2023
BOS Center Layout

05.10.23

Summer tuition waivers for faculty/staff and dependents due May 15

As a reminder for all faculty/staff who plan on using the employee tuition waiver for themselves or their qualified dependents for summer 2023: Please complete and submit your tuition waiver  no later than Monday, May 15 to ensure the waiver will be noted on your account by the May 17 deadline.

If you anticipate registering on or after Monday, May 15, please submit your tuition waiver the day before your registration so your account can be notated in time to meet the same day deadline.

If you have any questions, please contact LLCC Student Accounts at 217-786-2480 or Student.Accounts@llcc.edu.

We wish you the best this semester!