Yesterday’s 10th annual Farmers Share Luncheon, sponsored by the LLCC Agriculture Club, called attention to the fact that farmers receive only 14% of the total cost of American food expenditures. Attendees had to pay just $1 for a full meal to represent the “farmers share.” Trivia questions asked by Bill Harmon, professor of agronomy, revealed other little known facts about agriculture.
Visit the Health and Wellness page on the HR portal this week for information on specific health conditions and how they affect minority health. Learn more about disease prevention, risk and treatment.
Two members of the LLCC Ag Club, Elizabeth Lee (president) and Alex Sidener, were interviewed during yesterday’s Farmers Share Luncheon by WFMB radio. The annual event highlights the small percentage of an average American’s food dollar that goes to farmers, currently at 14.3%.
Jolene Lamb, culinary coordinator, LLCC Community Education, was interviewed for this story on farmprogress.com about making cooking fun.
On Thursday, Rashawn Jones, program navigator, PATH; Brandon Lewis program navigator, WEI; and Jeff Martin , workforce recruitment coordinator, Workforce Institute, attended the District #186 Lawrence Education Center/Springfield Learning Academy Education Fair. They spoke with students about the many opportunities at LLCC.
This week’s Monday Morning Mentor topic from Magna Publications:
The Discussion Board and Beyond: How Can I engage Students Online?
Presentation date: April 17, 2023, and on-demand for one week
View the presentation and access the transcript, handouts and supplemental material: https://mondaymorningmentors.com.
NOTE: You will need to enter the following password in order to view this week’s program: discussion742.
Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.
This is the last week that Bistro Verde is open during the spring semester. It is open today, Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. View the menu. LLCC’s student-run restaurant offers 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.
Each week student chefs feature their own three-course Prix Fixe Menu. Check out LLCC Culinary and Arts program on Facebook for weekly specials and pictures.
LLCC President Charlotte Warren invites you to a special end-of-year celebration May 5, 4-6 p.m. in the Helen Hamilton Area.
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are now open! They will be accepted through Tuesday, April 25. 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 Friday, May 5.
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!
Say Hello to Operation Assessment “This is Your Finest Moment!”
Monday, April 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in S0119
Register for April 17 workshop
Matthew Shaver, Professor, Digital Media, and Vice Chair, Learning Outcomes Assessment Team
You have strategized and planned your assessment! Canvas and rubric creation have helped streamline the collection process. In this workshop, you take the opportunity to review the data and create a Learning Assessment Narrative using CourseTalk+. This is your finest moment to add the qualitative ingredient to your assessment project!
Note: Faculty can receive one point toward their Training and Innovation professional development total for successful completion of this workshop.
To celebrate National Deaf History Month, LLCC-Jacksonville is hosting a lunch and learn tomorrow, April 18. Students, faculty and staff can enjoy a free lunch and learn some basic American Sign Language from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in room 1116.
Join us tomorrow and learn some ASL!