Stop by A. Lincoln Commons get your picture taken with the “Best College or University” plaque that LLCC has won two years in a row from the State Journal-Register’s Readers’ Poll! Photos are posted on the LLCC Facebook page, and whoever gets the most likes wins a prize. We’re taking photos today from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Thursday, 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.: and Friday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. #backtoback
Employee Recognition Ceremony to be held May 11
CAS Makeup Testing Area final exam hours
The Center for Academic Success Makeup Testing Area has posted its hours of operation for final exam week. Makeup testing will be available during the following days and times:
Monday, May 8 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 9 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 10 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 11 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, May 12 Closed – No exams will be proctored on this day.
Students requiring a test reader and/or a private testing room must contact the Center for Academic Success at 786-2396 to schedule an appointment.
Faculty have until 11 a.m. on Friday, May 12 to pick up completed exams. Any exams remaining after 11 a.m. will be placed in faculty mailboxes. Please contact Irene Siewert at 786-2376 with any questions.
Subway Hours for end of term and summer
Standard hours of operation for Subway at LLCC for summer (Monday-Thursday) are 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Exceptions are as follows:
Closing at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 11
Closing at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 12
Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the weeks between semesters (May 15-19, May 22-26, July 31, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14)
Closed May 29 – June 1 (week of Memorial Day);
Closed Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day)
Normal non-summer hours will resume the week of Aug. 21 and rest of fall semester except for holidays. Those hours are: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-Thurs and Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Food for Fines ends next week
The Food for Fines Program in the Library is ending next week! If you have any Lost Item Processing Fees be sure to bring in a few of the recommended items (found here) to knock off $5 of fees per item.
This program is a great and inexpensive way to get rid of pesky fees on your account, but also a fantastic way to help others in the LLCC Community.
If you have any questions about what fines you might have, or any question about the program in general, call or email Scott Ebbing (786-2358 / Scott.Ebbing@llcc.edu) or Tavis Lawson (786-2270 / Tavis.Lawson@llcc.edu).
In the news
Nancy Sweet, director, culinary program and operations, penned this week’s SJ-R Epicuriosity 101 column with “Home meal kits are convenient, but try some upscale recipes on your own!”
Maryjane Million, enrollment operations coordinator, LLCC-Jacksonville, was interviewed Tuesday by WLDS radio about the 50th anniversary celebration being held Friday.
Health/dental insurance open enrollment through June 8
The annual open enrollment process for health and dental insurance runs through Thursday, June 8. Please thoroughly review this memo (Health Insurance Memo -FY2018) that provides an overview of information about the health and dental insurance coverage for the plan year beginning July 1, 2017, including premium information.
You must go online (click to open online enrollment instructions) to complete the enrollment process if you are:
- declining health insurance coverage;
- changing plans;
- adding/dropping dependents; and/or
- contributing to a medical and/or dependent care flexible spending account.
YOU MUST PRINT YOUR ENROLLMENT CONFIRMATION AFTER COMPLETING THE ONLINE ENROLLMENT PROCESS AND RETURN TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE. CHANGES/ENROLLMENTS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 8, 2017.
If you are currently enrolled in the Open Access Plan or High Deductible Plan and wish to make no changes to that enrollment for the new plan year and do not want to enroll in a medical and/or dependent care flexible spending account, there is nothing you need to do.
INSURANCE PLANS
For the plan year beginning July 1, 2017, there are no changes to benefit levels or plan design for the Open Access Plan, High Deductible Plan, Vision Benefit and Dental Plan. For a complete schedule of benefits for each plan and importance notices about your health insurance coverage, please click on the links below:
Open Access Plan Schedule of Benefits
High Deductible Plan Schedule of Benefits
Vision Plan Schedule of Benefits
Cigna Dental Schedule of Benefits
Important Notices About Your Insurance Coverage
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
For those employees who are enrolled in the High Deductible Plan, the College will contribute $3,092 for plan year 2018. The contribution will be made in two installments of $1,546: July 15, 2017 and January 15, 2018. The maximum annual contribution into a health savings account for calendar year 2017 is set at $3,400 for those opting for employee only coverage in the High Deductible Plan. This includes both employer and employee contributions. In order to make tax-free deposits into a Health Savings Account, you must meet the following IRS eligibility requirements:
- must be enrolled in a qualified high deductible plan;
- must have no other health insurance coverage;
- must not be enrolled in Medicare;
- must not be claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax return.
For more information about health savings accounts, please review the following:
IRS Qualified Medical Dental Expenses
Those interested in the High Deductible Plan with a Health Savings Account should schedule a meeting with Nicole Ralph in HR to review information.
New Health Savings Account Enrollees
Health Savings Accounts will be set up with Health Equity. We will be in contact with you to set up a meeting to go through the enrollment process and answer questions.
Current Health Savings Account Holders
Please complete the HSA Authorization Form and return to the Human Resources Office no later than June 15, 2017.
AFFORDABLE CARE ACT SUMMARY OF BENEFITS AND COVERAGE
In compliance with the Affordable Care Act, LLCC has provided a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) for each plan offered. This document, in a standardized format, summarizes important information about each health coverage option to help you compare across options. This document is meant to help you compare plans. You may contact the Human Resources Office for a paper copy. Please refer to the Schedule of Benefits above for more specific plan information.
Please contact the Human Resources Office for questions and/or assistance.
Welcome, Kari Grafton!
Kari Grafton has joined the office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness as research and analytics associate. Her service dog is named Pepper Pots. Kari is currently completing her M.S. in management information systems from UIS. She also holds a B.S. in anthropology from ISU and an A.S. from Heartland Community College. Welcome, Kari and Pepper Potts!
LLCC Theatre to present Ken Ludwig’s “The Three Musketeers” beginning May 19
LLCC Theatre, in collaboration with Theatre in the Park, presents Ken Ludwig’s “The Three Musketeers” Friday through Sunday, May 19, 20 and 21 and Thursday through Saturday, May 25, 26 and 27. The play begins at 8 each evening at Theatre in the Park at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site in Petersburg. Pre-show entertainment begins at 7 p.m. in the indoor theatre, and at approximately 7:20 p.m., Director Mark Hardiman, professor of theatre, will present a brief talk about the production.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for children under the age of 12 and may be purchased online at theatreinthepark.net or by calling 632-5440 or 800.710.9290. The box office is open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 5 to 8 p.m. on show nights.
Ludwig’s adaptation of the famous novel by Alexander Dumas is a hilarious, rollicking and suspenseful adventure. The retelling of the musketeers’ story involves a young man, D’Artagnan, who sets off to join the musketeers. His sister, Sabine, comes along, joining in the swashbuckling and proving her sword-fighting abilities.
“It is a fantastic addition to a great tale,” says Hardiman. “This adaptation balances the roles of men and women quite well. It also adds more fun and swashbuckling!”
LLCC Environmental Club is selling tomato plants
The LLCC Environmental Club is selling heirloom tomato plants! Use this order form, Environmental Club Heirloom Tomato Sale, making sure you complete both sides, then email it to becky.croteau@llcc.edu. Plants are available now, or you can wait a short while. All plants must be picked up no later than Wednesday, May 10. Thank you for supporting our students!