Cybersecurity training

As a reminder, cybersecurity training is open for all LLCC employees through Oct. 31. The training modules can be access on the SafeColleges website: https://llcc-il.safecolleges.com. All five modules should be completed by the end of October.

Per board policy “10.4 – Employees’ Role in Security,” cybersecurity is the responsibility of all users. It is strongly recommended that you complete the training.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and is co-led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. LLCC is participating in the national campaign with weekly LincIn announcements and Cybersecurity online training for all college employees through SafeColleges.

Thank you, and please do not hesitate to contact the IT Helpdesk at 217-786-2555 or helpme@llcc.edu should you experience any technical difficulties accessing the training.

In the news

Bill Harmon, professor of agronomy, was interviewed by WTAX and WMAY about the agricultural hemp field research being conducted at LLCC to test production practices. LLCC is currently the only community college in Illinois doing such research.

Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, is the author of today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Family and Friendsgiving.”

Reminder of counseling services

Greetings from LLCC Student Success! We hope that you are off to a great fall semester. We wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that if you have concerns about a student or find them in crisis, we encourage you to call the counselor line: 217-786-9660. This number is one that you (not to be given to students) can call Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. if you need to refer a student for crisis intervention or counseling. When you call, a counselor on the main campus will answer and then you can either have the student speak to the counselor via phone, or the counselor can come to the student’s location* (*may not be available during COVID). If it is after 5 p.m., or on the weekend, the counselor line will connect you to LLCC Police (217-786-2222).

We offer short-term, solution-focused, confidential counseling services to currently enrolled students, free of charge. If you have concerns about a student, but they are not in immediate crisis, you may call 217-786-2224 and ask to speak to one of the counselors. We can then explain how we can reach out to the student of concern. Please note this line is for immediate crisis only and not for issues related to classroom management or behavior; if that is the concern, please contact Leslie Johnson, assistant vice president, student success: 217-786-2848.

Thank you for all that you do for LLCC students!

Wellbeing assessment and flu shot clinic

The first of two onsite wellness screening and flu shot clinics for benefit-eligible employees takes place today Oct. 6, in Cass Gym. You must come at your scheduled appointment time. Coming at your scheduled appointment time will ensure that manageable numbers are maintained.

The second opportunity is Wednesday, Oct. 21. All benefit-eligible employees and their spouses are eligible to participate. Employees and their spouses who are on LLCC’s health insurance receive the wellness screening at no charge! All benefit eligible employees who participate in a wellness screening will receive a $50 Visa gift card. View more information and documents attached in the Oct. 1 email from HR for additional details and safety protocols.

Moving Forward to LLCC email signature

Below is a “Moving Forward to LLCC” graphic to use in your email signature to promote the October opportunities for prospective students — including attending virtual sessions on various majors, career programs and financial aid; scheduling tours and one-on-one appointments; and participating in the Campus Cruise on Oct. 28. Be sure to hyperlink the graphic to: https://www.llcc.edu/forward. Thank you!

Moving Forward! to LLCC. October Opportunities for Prospective Students

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This week’s Academic Innovation & eLearning workshops

LLCC Academic Innovation & eLearning Fall 2020 Workshop ScheduleLLCC Academic Innovation & eLearning fall 2020 professional development workshops are being conducted in three different formats: remote/live via Zoom, online and on-demand. Workshops cover both pedagogy and instructional technology tools and will also include special opportunities to learn to use the new Canvas learning management system.

This week’s workshops include:

  • AIeL Virtual Open Lab – Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1-2 p.m., Zoom link – We will continue to offer open lab times this semester to assist those who want to meet with the AIeL staff live via Zoom. Meet with us to ask specific questions, discuss your instructional technology needs, or to help you work through an instructional idea or problem you may be having.
  • Engage and Energize Your Remote Class With Kahoot! – Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2-3 p.m., Live–Zoom, Dr. Chris McDonald, Dean Butzow and Becky Parton. Join this workshop to learn how to integrate Kahoot!, a game-based learning platform, into your live/remote classes. Kahoot! can be used to liven up your remote class by creating a low-risk competitive atmosphere, a fun option for content review, and to reinforce learning. This session will show you how to create, share and play social learning games as part of your instruction. It will also include a discussion with faculty who have already used Kahoot! to support remote instruction. Registration for Engage and Energize Your Remote Class With Kahoot!.

View additional sessions and registration information on the Workshops and Training website (follow link under sessions descriptions to register for workshops).

Tech Tip: Manage files and folders in OneDrive

Remote Access Knowledge BaseThe Manage Files and folders in OneDrive.pdf is available on the Employee Portal > IT > Remote Access Knowledge Base > OneDrive folder.

Work with your files from anywhere, on any smart device with Microsoft 365 applications.

Select what to do with a file

Access OneDrive via a web browser.

Right click on the name of the file to see active links to:

  1. Share, Copy link, Manage access (who has shared permissions), Download, Delete, Move to, Copy to or Rename.
  2. You can also select the file by placing a check mark in the (hidden) circle to the left of the file name.
  3. Select the More Options (three dots) to the right for the active links.

Select a command to continue.

Create a folder

Select New > Folder.

Type a name for the folder.

Select Create.

Search for files

Looking for an older document? With OneDrive, you can search for a file or folder using keywords. The search function is a powerful tool that will search all folders, subfolders and files within OneDrive.

  1. Type a word or phrase in the search box.
  2. Select a file, or press Enter.

To Stop Sync on your computer

Select the OneDrive cloud icon in the Windows taskbar notification area.

Select Help & Settings > Settings

In Settings, select the Account tab.

Select Stop Sync at OneDrive.

  1. You can now delete files from your local computer without removing them from OneDrive on the web.

For more info, see Sync files with OneDrive in Windows.

Bistro To Go open today

Bistro Verde in the Workforce Careers Center
Bistro Verde, LLCC’s student-run café, is open during the fall 2020 semester as Bistro To Go for curbside pickup and takeout. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 19 (except for Nov. 3). You are invited to enjoy takeout items such as items as smoked chicken tortilla soup, roasted pear salad, grilled and chilled shrimp tacos, short rib melt, chicken pot pie and apple bread pudding. View the  menu. In addition, weekly chef specials will be available. Specials will be posted on the LLCC Culinary Arts and Hospitality Facebook page.

Lunch orders may be placed online at https://orders.cake.net/11205518 or by calling 217-786-2821, and must be paid for by credit or debit card when ordering.

Reserved parking spots for curbside pickup are available on the east side of the Workforce Careers Center on LLCC’s Springfield campus. When parked, call 217-786-2821, provide the name on the order and the vehicle make/model to have the order delivered.

For those joining us from campus that prefer to walk over, still order online and please pick up orders under the covered pavilion (signs will direct you to the pickup spot).

If you are a student attending classes at Workforce Careers Center or are an LLCC employee within the building, and you have already completed the daily health check as well as scanned your forehead temperature within WCC, you may wait for your order in the foyer. Please continue to follow the social distancing guideline of staying six feet apart.

In the news

Sheridan Lane, director, culinary program and operations, was interviewed Oct. 2 for a new program on NPR Illinois, “Community Voices.” She spoke on the LLCC culinary program and Culinary Institute offerings.