03.27.24

Bring your favorite book to life with an inspired food or dish

Edible book festival. April 9. In celebration of National Library Week (April 8-12) LLCC Library will host our annual Edible “Book” Festival on Tuesday, April 9, and we need YOU to make it a success. Participants  are needed to create food (homemade or store-bought items) inspired by books/stories, a book title, a scene from a book/story or a pun on a book title. Sign up for more information and to register so you don’t miss all the delicious fun!

Every participant receives a participation gift and there are prizes for the top two entries who receive the most votes. You don’t have to be an amateur baker/cook to participate. You just need to be willing to have a little fun, be a little silly and let your imagination run wild!

Have questions? Contact Leslie Ross, faculty librarian.

Schedule at a Glance

  • 7:30-11 a.m. — Drop off edible “book” entries at LLCC Library.
  • 11 a.m.-noon — Public voting for their two favorites.
  • Noon-?? — Winners announced, prizes awarded and “books” eaten.
03.27.24

Canvas tip: Customize your Dashboard

Canvas. LLCC Lincoln Land Community College.As summer and fall courses begin to appear in Canvas, it is possible that your Course Dashboard will become cluttered, or certain courses that you still need to access regularly will fall off (Canvas will only display a maximum of 12 courses on your Dashboard). You can customize which courses appear on your Dashboard by clicking on “Courses” in the Global Navigation Menu, and then “All Courses.” When viewing your entire course list, simply star the courses you want to appear on your Dashboard. Details instructions on how to do this can be found in the Canvas Community.

03.27.24

Bistro Verde open today and Thursday

bistro verde in the Workforce Careers Center
Bistro Verde will be open today and Thursday this week offering a full-service lunch experience that features appetizers, soups, salads, desserts, coffees and drinks! Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by leaving a message at 217-786-2821 or by emailing BistroVerde@llcc.edu. Your phone or email reservation will be confirmed as soon as we are able.

Online to-go orders will be accepted, but we very much encourage guests to make a reservation and join us in person.

Bistro Verde

March 27-May 2
Tue, Wed and Thu
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

03.26.24

College mourns loss of Laurie-Lewis Fritz

Laurie Lewis-FritzIt is with great sadness that we acknowledge the loss of Laurie Lewis-Fritz, assistant professor of music, who passed away on Saturday, March 23. With the support of her family, including many of her LLCC family members, Laurie was a true warrior and fought a noble battle for life.

She joined LLCC in 2019, teaching music and conducting the LLCC Choir. She was dedicated to her students, guiding them in their educational journeys and sharing with them her passion for music. Under Laurie’s direction, the LLCC Choir provided many memorable concerts, including a performance at the Illinois American Choral Directors Association Conference in 2021 at DePaul University in Chicago.

We extend our condolences to her family, friends, students and colleagues. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 2, 4-8 p.m. and a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 11:30 a.m. at Butler Funeral Home in Chatham.

03.26.24

Professional Development Day Schedule and LEAGUE Kickoff happens today!

Spring 2024 Professional Development Day happens today. An overview of the staff professional development day activities can be found on the HR portal. The LLCC Foundation will also be hosting the Annual LEAGUE kickoff event beginning at 11 a.m.

Faculty Professional Development Day

  • 9-11 a.m. – Instructional department activities.
  • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – LLCC Foundation Annual LEAGUE Kickoff Event and Luncheon in the Student Union, Menard Hall
  • 1:15-2:15 p.m. – Welcome by Dr. Jason Dockter, vice president, academic services and “Who Are Our Students?” by Cody Cox, research and analytics associate II, Institutional Research and Effectiveness – Location: Trutter Center
  • 2:30-4:20 p.m. – Concurrent sessions
    • 2:30-3:20
      • Track 1: Beyond Accessibility: Bridging Our Gaps – Design for All, Teaching for Success: Universal Design for Learning, Dr. Vance Martin (University of Illinois’ System), Robert H. Stephens Room.
      • Track 2: Beyond DEI: Refreshing Our Approach – Building an Inclusive Face-to-Face Classf, Dr. Jennifer O’Malley, Leigh Giles Brown, Menard 2202.
      • Track 3: Beyond the Lecture: Activating Our Students – Dr. Ted Babin, Dr. Gillian Bauer, Dr. Matthew Schownir, Dr Karen Sisk, Kimberly Alexander, Rebecca Miller.
    • 3:30-4:20 p.m.
      • Track 1: Track 1: Beyond Accessibility: Bridging Our Gaps – Level Up Your Files: A Hands-On Lab, Dr. Vance Martin (University of Illinois System), Menard 2229.
      • Track 2: Beyond DEI: Refreshing Our Approach – Building an Inclusive Online Class, Rebecca Miller, Rihab Sawah, Amy Strawn, Menard 2202.
      • Track 3: Beyond the Lecture: Activating Our Students – Mental Health Resources: Promoting Mental Health in College Students, Dr. Tamilore Odimayo (Mental Health Savage LLC), Trutter Center.
  • Late Afternoon/Evening – Instructional department activities with adjuncts, adjunct coordinators and deans.

LEAGUE Kickoff & Lunch

Menu board with the words,LEAGUE, 2024, LLCC Foundation. Beginning at 11 a.m. 1. Pick up your ticket at the ticket booth outside of Menard Hall. 2. Pick up lunch from one of the food trucks by noon. 3. Join us in the Student Union for a coffee bar, cookies, entertainment and Kahoot trivia.All faculty and staff are invited to join the LEAGUE Committee for the LEAGUE Kickoff and Lunch! To join us, you can pick up a lunch ticket at a ticket booth under the Menard Hall awning. You can then choose from one of the three food trucks available on the east side of Menard Hall for a complimentary lunch beginning at 11 a.m.

  • Leo’s Pizza – choice of mushroom, cheese or pepperoni pizza.
  • AZ-T-CA – chicken or beef nachos or a vegetarian option.
  • Twyford BBQ – Beef brisket or pulled chicken with choice of potato casserole or mac-n-cheese.

11 a.m.-noon – Complimentary lunch from one of three food trucks on the east side of Menard.

11:30 a.m.-noon – Gianna Hines will be playing some 90’s songs on guitar in the Student Union.

Noon-1 p.m. – Program including Kahoot Trivia, LEAGUE Grant Awards and a special feature you won’t want to miss!

50/50 raffle tickets will be available so bring cash. A coffee bar and cookies will be provided and you can also make your donation to the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. There are drawings for some great prizes for anyone who makes a donation including $150 cash prize donated by members of the Cabinet. Make your donation now and avoid the line 2024 LEAGUE Form.

Were you able to guess that yesterday’s LEAGUE Friend was Bobbi Henry, research and analytics associate III in institutional research?

LEAGUE friend Bobbi Henry.Guess the LEAGUE Friend?

Today’s LEAGUE Friend has worked at the college for 21 years in the same role. They give to the Dr. Ranier Erhart Scholarship to help students in geography and to uphold the legacy of their grad professor. One of their favorite pastimes is cloud watching. Can you guess who this friend is that has been giving to LEAGUE for 21 years? Submit your answer to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu for a chance to win.

03.26.24

LLCC Ag Students and Advisor honored at the 2024 National PAS Conference

LLCC ag students posting in front of an LLCC wall logo.LLCC was proud to host the 2024 National Professional Agriculture Students Conference the week of March 11. Several of our students earned special recognition, Will Jenkins, Maggie White, Jhia Walker, Matt Crow, Braylee Gilmore, Leah Sargeant, Alex Sidener, Braydon DeCounter, Wes Bland, Clay Aylesworth and Kaitlyn Zeekyk. Ag Club Advisor Bill Harmon was recognized as the year’s Outstanding PAS Advisor.

03.26.24

March 28 NISOD Webinar on online instructor presence

Are you looking for ways to increase student engagement in your online class but feel like you don’t have the time, energy or motivation to revise the entire course? Well, there’s good news! Through Instructor Presence (IP) — the process of creating an online learning community through applications of teaching, social and cognitive presence techniques — you can revitalize your online courses, energize your connections to students and create a warm, friendly classroom environment primed for student success. Come learn with us, and walk away with strategies you can implement today!

March 28, 1-2 p.m.

Register for the NISOD webinar: How to Improve Your Online Teaching With Instructor Presence.

Note: You will need to have a NISOD account to register for the webinar. If you do not have a NISOD account, you may create one using your LLCC email address. This webinar is free for LLCC faculty.