11.01.19

Fall 2019 Professional Development Day Nov. 5

Professional Development Day Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Offices closed and no classes will be held.
Fall 2019 Professional Development Day will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5! Dr. Gianina Baker will be the luncheon keynote.

In this session. Dr. Baker will use national trends and initiatives to connect to the current work of institutions to become student and work ready. Exploration of what is meant by the terms “student ready” and “work ready” are needed as LLCC works to center such efforts into its current equity and inclusivity work. Examples of initiatives and work happening nationally on college campuses will be used to bolster understanding and communication of how to illustrate the student experience, and how all of us, whether you work directly with students or not, impact the sense of belonging student have on our campus.

In addition to Dr. Baker’s presentation, there is a full schedule of workshops with a wide variety of topics planned throughout the day. View an overview of the Fall 2019 Professional Development Day schedule. A detailed schedule for the day with session descriptions can be found in an Oct. 22 email.

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11.01.19

New main campus phone message

The main campus phone message has been adjusted based on usage data. Anyone who calls in to the main campus number (217-786-2200) will now hear and choose from the options below. They will repeat automatically if no options are chosen. Please note: If an employee tries to transfer a caller and sees a message on their phone that says “transfer failed,” they will need to talk to the caller and give them a direct number to someone who can answer their question, or find another solution.

  • For Admission and Registration, press 1.
  • For Financial Aid, press 2.
  • For Student Success Coaching (formerly called Advising) press 3.
  • For Transcripts and Records, go online to llcc.edu/records, or press 4.
  • For Public Relations and Marketing, press 5.
  • To dial by name, press 6.
  • For LLCC Police, press 7.  If this is an emergency, hang up and call 911.
11.01.19

Our sympathy to John Turley

We extend our condolences to John Turley, help desk coordinator, on the passing of his father, Wendell Turley, on Oct. 29. Visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, Springfield. Read the obituary.

11.01.19

Flags at half-staff

The U.S. flag and the state flag are being flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, Nov. 1 in honor of Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day.

11.01.19

BSU collecting coats yet today for Eastside Pride’s 13th annual coat drive

Help the LLCC Black Student Union collect clean, slightly used or new coats to be donated to local public schools and shelters for the 13th annual coat drive sponsored by Eastside Pride. A box will be available in LLCC Student Success until Nov. 1. Thank you for helping to keep children and families warm this winter. If you have any questions, contact Doris Williams at Doris.Williams@llcc.edu or Laurie Clemons at Laurie.Clemons@llcc.edu.

11.01.19

LLCC Food Pantry food drive Nov. 4-8

Feed the Need: LLCC Food Pantry Food DriveThe Honors Humanities class is hosting a “Feed the Need” food drive for the LLCC Food Pantry Nov. 4-8. Drop-off boxes are located in Student Life, Montgomery Hall and the Workforce Careers Center. Drop off non-perishables into the designated boxes, to earn a ticket for prize drawings (including gift cards and gift certificates to area restaurants) that will be held Monday, Nov. 11

Suggested items include:

  • Trail mix
  • To-go peanut butter cups
  • Pop-Tarts
  • Microwavable mac & cheese cups
  • Tuna salad ready-to-go kits
  • Cans of soup
  • Cans of vegetables/fruit
  • Pasta
  • Protein bars
  • Granola bars
  • Fruit snacks
  • Fruit cups and pudding cups
  • Juice
  • Crackers
  • Microwave popcorn
11.01.19

Student Radiographer Association Yankee Candle fundraiser

Need holiday gift ideas? The LLCC Student Radiographer Association is partnering with Yankee Candle for a student club fundraiser and is accepting orders until Friday, Nov. 8. Yankee Candle offers more than just candles. They also offer Calphalon bakeware, wrapping paper, Rubbermaid containers and popcorn, just to name a few. There is a great selection of gifts for family, friends, teachers, daycare, white elephant, etc. To view the catalog and place an order, go to www.yankeecandlefundraising.com. Enter the group code of 999995510, and then click “Start Shopping.” Online orders will be shipped directly to the customer. Thank you for your support!

10.31.19

PACE survey open through tomorrow

As a reminder, the college is currently administering the Personal Assessment of the College Environment (PACE). It will be available through tomorrow, Nov. 1. For those who have not yet completed the survey, you should have received a reminder email with the survey link on Monday, Oct. 28 from the National Initiative for Leadership and Institutional Effectiveness (NILIE).

The survey is conducted every three years to provide data on perceptions of the college environment and to help inform continuous quality improvement initiatives. Your participation is important and appreciated!

10.31.19

Online giving to United Way campaign is easy!

It’s quick and easy to make your donation online to LLCC’s United Way giving program. You can also text LLCCUNITED to 41444 or use the paper form and return it to your group representative listed below.

LLCC participates in the United Way giving program because we are a vital part of improving lives in our community. Your gift through payroll deduction spreads your donation out over 24 pay periods. So a little from each paycheck adds up to a big impact on the community services that help your friends and neighbors in need.

Among the top needs in our community served by United Way agencies are:

  • Basic needs: emergency food and shelter
  • Education: kindergarten readiness, on-time achievement, graduating with a plan
  • Financial stability: stable housing, work skills support, financial literacy
  • Health: access to healthcare, mental health services, health advocacy

Be a game changer! All donors get a free “jeans day” sticker and are entered into a drawing for gift cards on Professional Development Day.

Thank you!

Leanne Roseberry, Classified Staff, Library; Nicole Ralph, Administrative Staff, Human Resources; Melissa Franzen, Professional Staff; Student Success; Tara Walk, Faculty, Sangamon 1109; Lynn Whalen, Program Coordinator, Public Relations & Marketing, 786-2219