LLCC Human Resources is still accepting nominations for the Outstanding Adjunct Award that will be announced at the Professional Development Day dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Please submit nomination forms by Friday, Oct. 18 to Tera Spellbrink in the Human Resources office.
This week’s Academic Innovation and eLearning workshops
LLCC Academic Innovation and eLearning is offering a variety of workshops this semester covering topics such as active learning, innovative teaching tools and internet accessibility/compliance, as well as multiple open labs for your convenience.
This week, the following workshops are being offered:
- Game-Based Learning With Kahoot! – Monday, Oct. 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in S1103
- Creating Internet Accessible PowerPoints – Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2-3 p.m. in S0119
- General AIeL Open Lab – Tuesday, Oct. 8, 3-3:50 p.m. in S0119
For full descriptions and registration information, visit www.llcc.edu/workshops-training.
Register by noon today for “The Walk of the Immigrants”
LLCC Student Life welcomes Saul Flores (philanthropist, photojournalist and speaker who is nationally recognized for his social impact projects) to LLCC on Oct. 9, noon-1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons to share his presentation, “The Walk of the Immigrants.” This event is part of the Student Life’s Soup and Stories series.
Students who RSVP will receive a FREE lunch! Lunch for faculty and staff is $5, payable at the check-in table. You can pay either by check or cash (RSVP required in advance). To reserve your spot for this program and lunch, please fill out the RSVP form. The deadline to RSVP is Oct. 7 by noon.
Flores spent three months walking, hitchhiking, and sleeping on the ground and in hiding places. His journey began in Ecuador and ended in Charlotte, North Carolina. In three months, he walked 5,328 miles through 10 countries and nine border crossings to document how grueling and dangerous the journey of immigrants to the United States can be and to raise money for an elementary school in Atencingo, Mexico.
In this presentation, Flores speaks about how as a North Carolina State University senior, he took the “walk” in the summer of 2010. Student audiences get the opportunity to relive “The Walk of the Immigrants” along with Saul and create a deeper understanding of the struggles, hardships, joy and hope that immigrants experience on their journey.
Please make sure to share this opportunity with your students in class and those that you work with. They will not want to miss this event!
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
During the month of October, this nationally recognized observance draws attention to this insidious epidemic. Please consider attending an event or participating in an activity during awareness/education events at LLCC.
“Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure or wound someone. Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together or who are dating. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.” (www.ndvh.org)
Domestic violence is a community issue; it is not “just a family problem.” Statistics indicate that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes (www.ndvh.org). During the month of October, national hotlines, domestic violence service providers, state and local governments as well as colleges remind us of this epidemic that cuts across racial, socioeconomic and educational lines. DV is 100% the fault and choice of the abuser; it is not the victim’s fault and victims are not alone. If you or someone you know needs help for domestic violence please use the following numbers:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TTY) - Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
217-789-2830
TTY: 217-241-0376 - Sojourn Shelter and Services
217-726-5200 (24 hour hotline)
TTY: 217-726-7385
1-866-help4dv (435-7438) - Lincoln Land Community College — confidential advisor
217-786-2598 - Sexual Violence and DV Resource Information:
www.llcc.edu/sexual-violence-resources
National Tutoring Week
Celebrate and recognize the hard work and dedication of our tutors by participating in National Tutoring Week, Oct. 7-11. There will be a traveling “appreciation station” for students, faculty and staff to write quick thank you notes and words of encouragement to the tutors. If you have a tutor in your class or for a class you teach, or know a tutor, please take a minute to thank them or acknowledge their work and dedication. There are currently 33 tutors on staff: 17 at Springfield campus, five in Jacksonville, three in Taylorville, two in Litchfield and six specialized subject specific tutors.
Appreciation Station Schedule:
- Litchfield – Monday, Oct. 7
- Springfield – Wednesday, Oct. 9
- Taylorville – Thursday, Oct. 10
- Jacksonville – Tuesday, Oct. 15
Tutor List:
- Springfield — Abi High, Amala Assikumar, Angela Solon, Ben Garrett, Ethan Beck, John-Michael Davis, Kali Matchuny, Lauren Langfelder, Madison Turner, Olivia Whitney, Priscila Rodriguez, Rachel Larison, Seth Jacobs, Skyler Dodson, Tabitha Grigg, Louis Criscione, Cierra Richardson
- Litchfield — Kim Currie, Josh Green
- Jacksonville — Amanda Six, Jordan Gizdic, Kassie Volk, Sean Cowhick, Cody Acker
- Taylorville — Shaunee Johnson, Justyce Scott, Madeline Colonius
- Specialized Subject Specific Tutors — Ashley Ferreira, Allison Helmerichs, Britany Ray, Sabrina Korunka, Robert Kayma, Aaron Harrell
In the news
Bill Harmon, ag program director, was interviewed by the Jacksonville Journal-Courier Oct. 3 for its upcoming Modern Farmer tab. The reporter also photographed ag students operating a drone at LLCC-Jacksonville. They were using the drone to take photos of the solar panel installations there.
Kyla Kruse, assistant director, public relations, wrote the essay, “Interested in LLCC? Visit us!” for the “Connections” section of the Sunday, Oct. 6 State Journal-Register.
“Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” photo
LLCC Compliance and Prevention is seeking members of the campus community who identify as male to show their support for sexual assault prevention by appearing in a group photo! The photo will be featured in the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault’s annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” calendar. The calendar highlights groups of men from organizations in the Springfield community and connects to PCASA’s “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” campaign. The calendar is used as a tool for increasing awareness as well as raising funds for supplies. Members of the group photo will be asked to put on red heels to connect to the theme. Anyone interested in participating in the photo should come to A. Lincoln Commons at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Also, please contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu to let us know you’ll be there and what size high heels you need!
Chemistry Club bake sale Oct. 9
The LLCC Chemistry Club will be having a bake sale on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Stop to get tasty treats and support the Chemistry Club!
Institutional Improvement Day
Today is Institutional Improvement Day! Offices are closed and no classes are being held. Below is the schedule and additional information regarding the breakout sessions.
Schedule
8-8:30 a.m.
Coffee & Conversation (Cass Gym)
8:30-8:45 a.m.
Welcome from President Warren
Comments on Open Pathways, Tricia Kujawa
Evidence gathering efforts for this year
Reminder of the need to demonstrate using assessment to drive improvements by 2022
8:45-10 a.m.
Quality Council leadership share their FY2019 summary
10:10-10:20 a.m.
Transition to breakout area
10:20-11:05 a.m.
Symposia, presentations, discussions from various areas of the college*, round one
11:10-11:55 a.m.
Symposia, presentations, discussions from various areas of the college round two
Noon to 1 p.m.
Lunch (Student Union)
1-5 p.m.
Focused department work (organized by each cabinet member)
*Following is information about breakout sessions:
- The Academic Assessment Team will present an overview of the data from our last round of assessment. (Menard Hall, Room 1179)
- The Professional Development work group of the Campus Climate Team would like to gather feedback from classified and professional staff regarding access and awareness of professional development opportunities. (Menard Hall, Room 1177)
- The Employee Satisfaction work group of the Campus Climate Team would like to get more information on communication issues to help guide their project charter work. (Menard Hall, Room 1175)
- The Enrollment Services team will lead an overview session on Logger Central. (Menard Hall, Room 1176)
- The Enrollment Services & Student Success teams will lead an overview on Student Planning. (Menard Hall, Room 1178)
- The Student Success team will lead an overview of the Student Success Coaching Model. (Menard Hall, Room 1165)
- The Persistence & Completion Taskforce is seeking feedback on their current project. (Menard Hall, Room 1166)
- The External Stakeholders Team will present information on their AAS/CTE Program Advisory Committee Meetings project. (Menard Hall, Room 1167)
Campus Visit Day graphic for email
Campus Visit Day is coming up on Monday, Oct. 14! To help promote the event, please copy the image below and paste it into your email signature. You can also hyperlink the graphic to the Campus Visit Day page.
Campus Visit Day is a special campus preview event designed for individuals interested in starting or finishing a college degree or certificate. Visitors can hear from students, explore careers, view exhibits and speak with LLCC representatives from various academic programs and student services. Tours are offered of Menard and Sangamon halls. Refreshments are provided, including treats by LLCC Culinary Arts.