Starting the week of Nov. 8, 2021, contractors will be removing and replacing parking lot lighting fixture heads in all parking lots on the Springfield campus. They plan on removing and replacing light fixture heads on existing light poles one parking lot at a time. As an example, Lot 1 might be closed for 2-3 days, then opened back up and they will move on to Lot 2 for 2-3 days and so on around to all parking lots. The contractor will provide traffic control measures and directional signage during this time. We anticipate that they will be working their way around the parking lots through mid-January 2022. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please call Tim Ervin at 217-786-9605 or at tim.ervin@llcc.edu.
Inclusivity Speaker Series recording and surveys
For those unable to attend the first Inclusivity Speaker Series event, you may view the recorded portion here:
Please provide valuable feedback regarding our Inclusivity Speaker Series https://forms.office.com/r/s6exHQP5zA and specifically Ben Glenn https://forms.office.com/r/vtstk9PtjC by completing these quick surveys.
Monday Morning Mentor program still available: How can I develop opportunity-minded learners?
Presentation date: Nov. 1, 2021, and on-demand for one week
Link to the Presentation: https://mondaymorningmentors.com
From this link, you can view the featured 20-Minute Mentor and access the transcript, handouts, and supplemental material. These materials are only available for the week of the presentation.
NOTE: You will need to enter a password in order to view this week’s program. See email this week from Becky Parton or email becky.parton@llcc.edu for password.
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.
Welcome Bryan Goers
Bryan Goers joined the college as director, enrollment services on Nov. 1. He most recently served as the assistant dean of students, student engagement at University of Missouri. Bryan earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Missouri – St. Louis and a master of public affairs degree in public policy from the University of Missouri – Columbia, and he is currently working on a doctorate in education. He can be reached at bryan.goers@llcc.edu or 217-786-2230.
Welcome, Bryan!
Bistro To Go open today
Bistro Verde, LLCC’s student-run café, is open during the fall 2021 semester as Bistro To Go. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 18. You are invited to enjoy takeout soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffees and drinks prepared by LLCC culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality students. View the fall 2021 menu!
Lunch orders may be placed online at https://orders.cake.net/11205518 (credit card) or in person (cash or credit card).
Congratulations Lindee Hall Pratt!
Lindee Hall, curriculum specialist, married Greg Pratt on Oct. 23. We wish them all the best!
Economic impact studies available
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) collaborated with the Northern Illinois University (NIU) Center for Governmental Studies (CGS) to complete an in-depth study of how Illinois community colleges meet the needs of local business and industry. The reports include (a) a student-level analysis highlighting the return on investment from community college certificates and degrees and (b) the economic impact of community colleges as engines and employment hubs in their host communities.
Reports are written at both the system and local level. For your convenience, we are providing both on the IRE SharePoint site.
Make your pledge to United Way yet this week
LLCC exists to support the community, and employees are asked to consider a gift to United Way to assist other organizations who help community members. Whether in times of crisis or working for a better life, United Way agencies provide vital services to our students, our neighbors and often ourselves and our families.
Fill out your pledge form today and help families in need. Paper forms are also available at the Information Desk in A. Lincoln Commons or from LLCC Public Relations and Marketing. Choose convenient payroll deduction or make a one-time gift to charities of your choice or to the United Way Community Fund. Your gift will be joined with others to make a real difference in our communities.
Read more on LLCC’s United Way webpage.
Here are some of the agencies that benefit from your gift to the United Way’s Community Fund. Contact Ministries, Helping Hands of Springfield, Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery, Senior Services of Central Illinois, Sojourn Shelter and Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois, Compass for Kids, Inc., Girl Scouts of Central Illinois, One Hope United, Springfield Public Schools, Springfield Urban League, Helping Hands of Springfield, MERCY Communities, Memorial Behavioral Health, American Red Cross.
Chalkguy presentation this morning at 11 in Commons or via Zoom
As part of the Inclusivity Speaker Series today at 11 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons, Ben Glenn, the ChalkGuy, will give a livestream presentation and discussion of his story growing up with attention deficit and learning disabilities. Rather than letting this condition hold him back, he has chosen to inspire others through writing, speaking and artwork. If you are unable to attend this event in person, please join https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88397847857 virtually.
PTK hosts “Operation Full Belly: Help for Hungry Students” in A. Lincoln Commons 10-2 today
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, in conjunction with LLCC Student Life, will host “Operation Full Belly: Help for Hungry Students” today. There will be an information table in A. Lincoln Commons from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The goal is to provide information to students about the services provided by the LLCC Food Pantry. Interested students are encouraged to stop by and learn how the Food Pantry can assist them. Dr. Claire Gordon, advisor for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, requests that faculty announce this in classes today.