LLCC to host transfer fairs March 30 & 31

The LLCC Office of Student Success will be hosting the State University Transfer Day (SUTD) on Wednesday, March 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Private Illinois Colleges and Universities (PICU) Transfer Fair on Thursday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in A. Lincoln Commons. The events are being held for current students looking to transfer after graduation to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. They can meet with representatives from four-year institutions and gather information to help them select a school. Please encourage your students in transfer majors to attend these events.

View more information on spring transfer information events for current students.

SUTD attendees

Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Illinois Springfield, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Western Illinois University.

PICU attendees

Aurora University, Columbia College – Chicago, DeVry University, Eureka College, Greenville University, Illinois College, Illinois Wesleyan University, Judson University, Lakeview College of Nursing, Loyola University – Chicago, McKendree University, Methodist College, Millikin University, Monmouth College, National Louis University, North Park University, Oak Point University, Olivet Nazarene University, Quincy University, St. Francis Medical Center – Nursing.

Also participating March 31: Webster University, Grand Canyon University, Southeast Missouri State University.

Paul Simon Essay Contest submissions due March 16

Please encourage students to submit an essay in this year’s Paul Simon Essay Contest. Essays should consist of 500 typed words on the topic “How My Community College Changed My Life” and are due no later than 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16.

Students can schedule appointments in the LLCC Writing Center to get help planning and revising their essays for the contest. The top LLCC essay submission will be forwarded on to the statewide competition for a chance to win a $500 scholarship for the fall 2022 semester. See the attached flyer for more information about submissions and prizes.

2022 Paul Simon-flyer

Climate change presentation series continues March 16

The LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning invites the public to “Wind and Air,” on March 16, 5:30-7 p.m. via Zoom. It’s part of the free, four-part series on climate change.

Panelists include Kevin C. O’Brien, Ph.D., director of the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) at UIUC and principal investigator overseeing the CWLP carbon capture and storage project, and Michelle Knox, founder and owner of WindSolarUSA and certified site assessor for solar photovoltaics and solar thermal projects. Program moderator is John Stremsterfer, president and CEO, Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln and Next10.org.

Pre-register for “Wind and Air.”

View more details and pre-register for the April presentation in the series.

Answer to the Last Where Around Campus is Linc & LEAGUE campaign plans

Linc can make appearances by request. All you have to do is contact this office to schedule. Where on Campus is Linc? Answer: Linc is in the LLCC Student Life office.

Today’s Where Around Campus Is Linc?
LLCC mascot Linc in LLCC Litchfield auditorium

Linc recently made a visit to this campus and was photographed in front of the auditorium named for Charles M. Long who served as president of the initial LLCC Board of Trustees. Submit your answer to: LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu for a chance to win a prize.

LEAGUE Campaign Plans

All faculty and staff are invited to join the LEAGUE Committee on Tuesday, March 29. Adventure Awaits in our “Around the World” theme LEAGUE Kickoff event. The fun and festivities will start at 11:30 a.m. in the A. Lincoln Commons where travelers can pick up their passports, lunch ticket, and a free car wash, compliments of Car Wash City.

Those who make a donation to the LEAGUE Campaign will be eligible to receive the following promotional branded items.

$2 per pay – Luggage tag
$7 per pay – Socks
$10 per pay – Long sleeved t-shirt
$25 per pay or more – ¼ zip navy jacket

In the news

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., president, and Dave Bretscher, director of facilities, were interviewed by WICS/FOX-Illinois news March 4 on the anonymous donation that provided a meal to all facilities staff in appreciation for their work to keep campus beautiful.

Joshua Dineen, chef specialist, wrote last week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Chilis, tortillas and joy.”

Epicurean Club selling popcorn in four flavors for St. Pat’s Day

The Epicurean Club is poppin’ on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17! Get your Lucky Day Popcorn in four fun flavors: Pot O’ Gold Spicy, Salted Caramel, Loaded Potato, Key Lime White Chocolate. Large Bag – $10, Small Bag – $5. SPECIAL: All Four Flavors for $30! Presale link below. Presale ends tomorrow, March 15. Pick-up presale and same day orders on March 17 at Workforce Careers Center.

Order here

Commencement student speaker sought

The vice president of student services is currently seeking nominations for student speakers for LLCC Commencement 2022. If you would like to nominate a student, instructions along with an application and graduate listing are attached here for your convenience. All nominations should be returned to Menard Hall, Room 1255, no later than noon on Friday, April 1, 2022. Nominees must have completed graduation requirements at the end of the summer 2021 term, fall 2021 semester or be candidates for graduation at the end of spring 2022 semester or summer 2022 term. All nominated students need to have their speech ready to audition on April 13, 2022 in Menard Hall, Room 2219 at 2 p.m.

Note: you must be logged into Office 365 to view the files below.
All Graduate Listing for 2022
Student Speaker Memo and Application 2022

KUDOS to these employees!

Lincoln Land Community College KUDOS: Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding ServiceKUDOS to the employees listed below for going above and beyond to assist others and for modeling LLCC’s core values! Each will receive a KUDOS  certificate.

Mack Alexander, Dean Butzow, Micaela Childress, Rey DeCastro, Jeff Eason, Kelly Ellis, David Ferrill, Shawn Floyd, Jeff Gardner, Richard Hayes, Cathy Huffman, Tiffany Luxner, Jessica Maddox, Samantha Reif, Tony Rothering, Facilities Services, Leslie Stalter, Binh Trinh, John Turley, Adam Watkins, Karla Wilham and Laurenn York

View the March 2022 KUDOS Award Winners to read about how these faculty and staff contribute to the positive environment that is LLCC and who nominated them for this recognition.

The next KUDOS award announcement will be made later during the spring semester. Brighten someone’s day and say “thank you, great job!” with a KUDOS recognition. You can nominate a deserving colleague by clicking on the KUDOS Nomination tab in the upper-right corner of LincIn.

Mental Health First Aid training

LLCC Student Success is happy to share information on a great training opportunity for you: Mental Health First Aid (MFHA)! MHFA training covers the following topics:

  • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
  • Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
  • How to interact with a person in crisis
  • How to connect a person with help
  • Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care

Many of the staff in LLCC Student Services have been through this training and feel that it is very useful in gaining some of the tools needed to recognize signs/symptoms of mental health challenges. We all play an important role in helping identify, support and refer students that may need additional assistance. This training is not intended to make anyone a counselor; rather, we believe that this provides great tools to help folks that are uniquely positioned in student-facing roles to feel more confident in providing initial support.

We have two training opportunities for you, both via Zoom, conducted by a certified MHFA trainer from Heritage Behavioral Health Center. There are only 20 spots for each training, so get signed up as soon as possible. For the training, there are 1-2 hours of required pre-work that needs to be completed prior to your training date. If the pre-work is not completed, you will not be able to attend the training. The pre-work is an online module, including watching a webinar and pre-test. The two opportunities are listed below. Please note that you will have to commit to be present during the entire training.

  • Friday, March 25 (Zoom)
    9 a.m.-4 p.m. (includes breaks and lunch break)
  • Thursday, April 21 (Zoom)
    9 a.m.-4 p.m. (includes breaks and lunch breaks)

If interested, sign up for a training time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DACAC2AA6FDCE9-mental1

The deadline to sign up for March date is noon on March 14, and the deadline for the April date is noon on April 11. After you sign up, you will receive a confirmation email, and you will receive information about completing the pre-work from the trainer before your training date.

GradFest March 16 and 17

Summer and fall 2021 graduates and potential spring and summer 2022 graduates are eligible to participate in commencement 2022 on May 13, 2022. Students will be able to purchase their caps, gowns and tassels at GradFest, which is being held in A. Lincoln Commons from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. After GradFest, students can purchase their caps, gowns and tassels from the LLCC Bookstore.