LLCC Student Life would like to thank everyone who donated to the LLCC Food Pantry throughout this summer and at Convocation. We logged more than 900 items donated at Convocation! Your support is much appreciated and goes a long way in supporting our students. Please find attached the August Food Pantry Update. The food pantry is open Monday noon-3 p.m., Tuesday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Thursday 1-4 p.m. Questions and referrals can be directed to Marie Watson and Marina Wirsing in the student life office.
In the news
The NPR Illinois story on the Open Door program’s recognition last week by the Illinois Community College Board has been picked up and broadcast on Peoria Public Radio; Northern Public Radio and WBEZ-FM-NPR radio, both in Chicago; and NIU NPR in DeKalb.
Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “McDonald’s history in Springfield and coming changes.”
LLCC closed for Labor Day Sept. 4
A reminder that LLCC will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day.
Chinese delegation tours Workforce Careers Center
The delegation from Guangzhou Career and Technical Institutions who visited LLCC Aug. 25 are shown here being greeted by Dr. Charlotte Warren, president, and enjoying visits to the commercial electrical maintenance and mechatronics labs, treats in the culinary labs, and a chance to climb into a semi-tractor in the truck driver training lot.
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Bistro-to-Go opens Sept. 12
Bistro-to-Go, with a selection of takeaway food items and beverages including soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and coffee drinks, will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 12 in Bistro Verde, located in the Workforce Careers Center. Bistro-to-Go will be in operation Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Coffee with a Cop” a great success
The LLCC Police Department’s third “Coffee with a Cop” event, which took place on Aug. 21 during Student Welcome Week, was a great success. More than 100 students, faculty and staff took the time to visit with our officers. We would like to thank everyone that donated their time and resources to the event. It would not have been possible without your help!
Special thanks goes out to Kristy Lloyd and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Marie Watson, Marina Wirsing, Student Life, Public Relations & Marketing and Subway.
Thanks again,
LLCC Police Department
LLCC hosted Chinese delegation to discuss career and technical education
A delegation of 22 individuals from Guangzhou, China visited LLCC on Friday, Aug. 25 to learn about the role of community colleges in career and technical education and tour the Workforce Careers Center. The delegation represented six career and technical colleges and one government agency from Guangzhou, which is China’s third largest city with a population of 14 million people.
Members of the delegation heard presentations from Dr. Judy Jozaitis, vice president workforce development and community education; college president Dr. Charlotte Warren; Dave Green, dean of business and technologies; Julie Rourke, director of workforce development; Marnie Record, workforce specialist; Jay Kitterman, Culinary Institute consultant; David Bowman, workforce development program coordinator ; Mac Warren, assistant director, recruitment and response; and Bob Howard, director of truck driver training.
Thank you to all who helped with new student welcome lunch
LLCC Student Life would like to send out a huge thank you to all the faculty, staff and volunteers who helped with the New Student Welcome Lunch. We had a great turnout and received excellent feedback from our students! The NSWL started out in A. Lincoln Commons with information tables from various departments and clubs or organizations. Following the informational portion, two breakout sessions provided students with bystander intervention training and information on a variety of other topics. Nelson’s Catering served a delectable lunch menu in the student union that was enjoyed by students, faculty and staff! Many thanks to those listed below.
Club/Organizations/Departments who sponsored informational tables:
- Advising, Counseling and Career Services
- Center for Academic Success
- Department of Arts & Humanities
- Department of Mathematics and Sciences
- Department of Social Sciences
- Environmental Club
- Foundation
- Hablamos Club
- The Lamp
- LLCC Police
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Public Relations & Marketing
- Retention & Student Success
- Sexual Assault & Violence Education Task Force (SAVE)
- Student Government Association
- Writing Center
Breakout session facilitators:
- Bystander Intervention
- Hanson, Officer Tess Olson and Austin Harris
- Shelby Bedford
- Sarah Scheufele and Kimberly Heinish
- Dr. Deborah Brothers and Terrelle Jackson
- Dr. Beth Wiediger and Sierra Peterson
- Leslie Johnson
Breakout session facilitators and topics
- Dr. Victor Broderick – Faculty Expectations Family Feud
- Michelle Burger – Career Exploration
- Catherine Wittler– Honors Opportunities
- Jeris Creasey and Amy Chernowski – Technology 101
- Chris Barry – Avoiding Procrastination
- Tricia Hardway – RISE
Faculty/Staff at lunch tables:
- Bill Harmon
- Dr. Cynthia Maskey
- Chris Barry
- David Green
- Dr. Carmen Allen
- Natasha Trame
- Dr. Paul Hudson
- Dr. Victor Broderick
- David Leitner
- Dr. Claire Gordon
- Tim McKenzie
- Brittany Clark
- Tim Humphrey
- Nancy Sweet
- Alexis Morris
- Leslie Johnson
- Phil Schaefer
- Karen Sanders
- Caitlin Scott
- Dr. Lesley Frederick
- Asia Jackson
- Brittney Boyd
Interpreter:
- Alyson Bass
Speakers:
- Leslie Johnson
- Dr. Lesley Frederick
- Catherine Wittler
- Marie Hountondji
- Officer Lucas Ostendorf
- Beth Hoffmann
Volunteers/Other:
- Gailyn Draper
- Carissa Dubois
- Tiffany Fenner
- Samantha Flores
- Carrie Darr
- Alexis Morris
- Colleen Goett
- Lucy Carley
- Caitlin Scott
- Facilities
- Foundation
- IT & AV staff
Farm stand open today, 1:30-4:15 p.m.
Visit the farm stand Monday, Aug. 28, in the A. Lincoln Commons from 1:30-4:15 p.m. to purchase produce that has been organically grown on the LLCC campus. Please note the stand accepts cash only, and small bills are appreciated.
FY18 staff sick leave bank open enrollment begins Aug. 28
The staff sick bank will begin its annual open enrollment Monday, Aug. 28. Due to the balance of days in the bank, this fiscal year will be a “free year” for current members. Therefore current members will not be required to donate a sick day to maintain their membership status.
Please note one change to the operating procedures of the bank. A member is eligible for 30-days of extended sick leave “per rolling 12-month calendar.” This change will allow a member’s usage to directly fall in line with the college’s current FMLA policies. Please only complete an enrollment form if you would like to 1) change your current membership status in the bank OR 2) donate additional sick days to the bank (for current members only).
All completed forms must be submitted to the LLCC Human Resources by Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. If you do not submit a completed form by that date, your current membership status will remain the same. Please contact Kim Elder at 786.2214 with any questions.