Printed copies of the LLCC Directory are available for pickup beginning at 10 a.m. today at the information desk in A. Lincoln Commons and LLCC Public Relations and Marketing. If you would like some sent to your location, please contact Rhilee Cochran at 217-786-3428 or rhilee.cochran@llcc.edu.
Welcome Lisa Volk-Draper
Lisa Volk-Draper joined LLCC Oct. 2 as chemical hygiene officer and lab supervisor. She comes to the college after approximately 15 years with SIU School of Medicine as a lab supervisor and researcher in the field of pre-clinical breast cancer. Lisa earned a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology/microbiology from Missouri State University and a master’s degree in molecular biology, microbiology and biochemistry from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
She can be reached at 217-786-3491 or lisa.volk-draper@llcc.edu.
Welcome Lisa!
LLCC at Capital Education Fair yesterday
LLCC recruitment staff attended the annual Capital Education Fair at the Orr Building yesterday. Students from all county and city schools in our area attend to receive more information about college opportunities!
Photos from Multicultural Fest
Yesterday, students had the opportunity to learn about traditions and cultures from around the world at the 19th annual Multicultural Fest. There were a variety of exhibits, food trucks and live music!
19th annual Multicultural Fest today
Join us for the 19th annual Multicultural Festival today! The event on the Springfield campus is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of A. Lincoln Commons, and food trucks will be on campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville will also host celebrations. LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, will provide food from local restaurants and cultural exhibits from noon-3 p.m. LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr., will feature food from local restaurants from 12:30-3 p.m. LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, will showcase snacks from around the world and grab-and-go activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wellness screenings and flu shots
The first onsite wellness screening and flu shot clinic will be held tomorrow, Oct. 5. Another one will be held Oct. 18. All benefit-eligible employees may participate, and for completing the wellness screening and health risk assessment, will receive a $50 Visa gift card!
New: All benefit-eligible employees who sign up for a wellness screening and/or flu shot may do so at no cost to the employee — whether you are enrolled in a LLCC health insurance plan or decline our health insurance coverage. However, only spouses who are enrolled in a LLCC health insurance plan may participate at no cost.
View the email from HR for the link and program code to sign up!
Student Technology Center
A new service available through LLCC Academic Innovation and eLearning is the Student Technology Center, which can provide help for students with software that is required for class assignments. The space is not designed to support full classes, but rather individual students who may not have a strong technical background or who may require additional support getting started with a technology-based assignment. The center is located next to the Canvas Support Center in the lower level of Sangamon Hall, will be available to support students from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be supported by Gary Bach, instructional technology specialist. AIeL will be taking walkup support requests for now and will be adding an online appointment system for students as the semester progresses.
FDRC first round of applications request
Hello faculty,
The Faculty Development and Recognition Committee (FDRC) has $8,000 to distribute to faculty members whose proposals are accepted for professional development and recognition activities during the 2023-2024 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.
Proposals may be submitted for activities related to enhancing your teaching or professional research where the cost of the activity exceeds what is in your individual LLCC professional development account. Your departmental dean or Lynn Gerton should be able to provide you with this balance.
Please note that all funds must be spent before June 30, 2024. For example, if you plan to attend a conference in July 2024, you will not be reimbursed for travel expenses. However, if you have the option to pre-pay the registration fees, you may want to consider applying.
If you seek and receive funding for graduate or doctoral coursework, then reimbursement occurs after proof of course completion and a passing grade. This information can be sent directly to Lynn Gerton.
To apply and be considered for funding, complete the FDRC Professional Development Proposal Form in its entirety. If your proposal includes travel, then complete, scan, and include a LLCC Travel Form, signed and approved by your dean, along with your proposal.
The first round of proposal requests is due on or before 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.
Email your completed proposal form, pertinent documents (i.e. additional info, receipts, fees, etc.) and travel forms signed by your dean as attachments to samantha.reif@llcc.edu.
Adjunct faculty: Connect how the proposed activity ties directly to the courses you are teaching at LLCC in your proposal form. Also, where relevant state if you are also slated to teach these courses in upcoming semesters for LLCC.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Good luck!
Samantha Reif
LLCC Professor of Geology
SGA hosting Jeans Day, Oct. 5
LLCC’s Student Government Association, SGA, is sponsoring a Jeans Day tomorrow, Oct. 5, to raise awareness and funds for SIAN: Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network. Faculty and staff can wear jeans with a minimum donation of $5 to be paid in LLCC Student Life. A sticker will be given to those who donate.
LLCC-Taylorville to offer Microsoft Office training
LLCC-Taylorville will offer Microsoft Office training this fall to help individuals enhance their productivity and upgrade their skills in using Word and Excel.
Each class will meet two mornings, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and be held at 800 S. Spresser. The cost for each two-session class is $149.
Classes include Word 2019/365 Level 1 on Oct. 31 and Nov. 2, and Excel 2019/365 Level 1 on Dec. 5 and 7.
More information is available at www.llcc.edu/ms-office or by calling 217-524-6749.