Vice president, student services interviews

Interviews for the vice president, student services position are being held this week. An open forum with the third candidate takes place today in the Trutter Center from 1-2 p.m. and is open to all employees. This is an opportunity for you to come and meet the candidate and ask questions. We ask that attendees complete a comment form to provide feedback. This form is available on the HR Portal page. Candidate resumes are available for review in the LLCC Human Resources office.

Posted in HR |

Juneteenth historical spotlight

“The Juneteenth announcement actually urged freedmen and freedwomen to stay with their former owners. General Order No. 3, as read by General Granger, said: ‘The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor. The freedmen are advised to remain quietly at their present homes and work for wages. They are informed that they will not be allowed to collect at military posts and that they will not be supported in idleness either there or elsewhere.'” (Source: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/501680/12-things-you-might-not-know-about-juneteenth)

LLCC celebrates Juneteenth 1865. Freedom Day.

Learn more at LLCC’s upcoming Juneteenth activities, including a celebration on June 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons and a book read of “On Juneteenth” by Annette Gordon-Reed. Get more details.

June 17-19 is 217 Black Restaurant Weekend. Now in its third year, the event aims to counter economic disparity within black-owned businesses with fun and interactive solutions that engage, excite and ignite a deeper understanding and appreciation of Springfield’s food culture. LLCC is sponsoring Jerk Shop Go, located in downtown Springfield.

Today is Campus Visit Day!

Visit. Campus Visit Day June 7Please help us welcome prospective students and their families to campus today for Campus Visit Day! The event is being held 10 a.m.-noon. Exhibits open at 9:30 a.m. Please feel free to talk to any visitors you encounter about the advantages of enrolling at LLCC, and let them know we’re ready to help them experience college success!

Vice president, student services interviews

Interviews continue today and tomorrow for the vice president, student services position. Open forums will be held in the Trutter Center from 1-2 p.m. each day and are open to all employees. This is an opportunity for you to come and meet the candidates and ask questions. We ask that attendees complete a comment form to provide feedback. This form is available on the HR Portal page. Candidate resumes are available for review in the LLCC Human Resources office.

Posted in HR |

Juneteenth historical spotlight

“There are many theories as to why the Emancipation Proclamation wasn’t enforced in Texas. News traveled slowly back in those days — it took Confederate soldiers in western Texas more than two months to hear that Robert E. Lee had surrendered at Appomattox. Still, some have struggled to explain the 30-month gap between Lincoln’s proclamation and the enslaved people’s freedom, leading to speculation that some Texans suppressed the announcement. Other theories include that the original messenger was murdered to prevent the information from being relayed or that the federal government purposely delayed the announcement to Texas to get one more cotton harvest out of the enslaved workers. But the real reason is probably that Lincoln’s proclamation simply wasn’t enforceable in the rebel states before the end of the war.” (Source: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/501680/12-things-you-might-not-know-about-juneteenth)

LLCC celebrates Juneteenth 1865. Freedom Day.

Learn more at LLCC’s upcoming Juneteenth activities, including a book read of “On Juneteenth” by Annette Gordon-Reed and a celebration on June 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Get more details.

June 17-19 is 217 Black Restaurant Weekend. Now in its third year, the event aims to counter economic disparity within black-owned businesses with fun and interactive solutions that engage, excite and ignite a deeper understanding and appreciation of Springfield’s food culture. LLCC is sponsoring Jerk Shop Go, located in downtown Springfield.