Professional Development Day and LEAGUE Kickoff March 26

Professional Development Day

Spring 2024 Professional Development Day is coming up on Tuesday, March 26. Access the updated schedule-at-a-glance and the full session descriptions on the Staff Training and Development page on the HR portal.

8-11 a.m. – Departmental Activities

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Foundation Annual LEAGUE Kickoff Event and Luncheon, Student Union

1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. – General Session: Prioritization & Time Management, Robert H. Stephens Room

2:30-3:20 p.m. or 3:30-4:20 p.m. – Track One: Promoting Mental Health in College Students, Trutter Center

2:30-4:20 p.m. – Track Two: Mental Health Resources, Millennium Center 2203

  • 2:30-3:20 p.m. – Community Mental Health Resources
  • 3:30-4:20 p.m. – Finding Your Zen: Strategies for Relieving Stress

2:30-4:20 p.m. – Track Three: Workplace Skill Building

  • 2:30-3:20 p.m. –  Strategies for Better “Customer” Communication, Menard Hall 1179
  • 3:30-4:20 p.m. – Microsoft Office 365: Outlook Tips & Tricks, Menard Hall, 1173

LEAGUE Kickoff

LEAGUE. LLCC FoundationAll faculty and staff are invited to join the LEAGUE Committee for the kickoff celebration of the faculty and staff giving campaign known as LEAGUE on Professional Development Day. Choose from one of the three food trucks available for a complimentary lunch:

  • Leo’s Pizza – choice of mushroom, cheese or pepperoni pizza.
  • AZ-T-CA – chicken or beef nachos or a vegetarian option.
  • Twyford BBQ – Beef brisket or pulled chicken with choice of potato casserole or mac-n-cheese.

After you pick up lunch on the eastside of Menard, head to the Student Union for some entertainment, a coffee bar and some Neslee Toulousee chocolate chip cookies.

For special dietary requests, please contact, please contact Jay Kitterman at Jay.Kitterman@llcc.edu to reserve.

Misty SchiererGuess the LEAGUE Friend

Did you guess the U2 superfan and LEAGUE Friend was Misty Schierer, graphic and website coordinator?

Today’s LEAGUE Friend has worked at the college for just six months. Not only do they help students with their accounts, they give because doing so makes them happy knowing the money will go towards helping students continue their education. When not at LLCC, they like to spend time outdoors golfing or camping. Can you guess the LEAGUE Friend? Submit your answers to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu for a chance to win a prize.

Don’t miss these upcoming job/internship opportunities

There are several exciting upcoming opportunities for LLCC students to connect with local employers and learn more about part- and full-time jobs and internships. Please share these opportunities with students and encourage them to attend. Unless otherwise noted, please contact Rhilee Cochran for more information.

Career Connections Expo with UIS

March 21, 2024, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Recreation & Athletic Center (TRAC) at UIS

Nursing Career Fair

April 2, 2024, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Montgomery Hall
For more information, please contact Kimberly Young.

Workforce Institute Career Fair

April 11, 2024, 9-11 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Workforce Careers Center

Info Tech Expo

April 12, 2024, 1-3 p.m.
Trutter Center

State of Illinois Career Fair

May 1, 2024, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Student Union

IRE OPEN OFFICE HOURS ARE TODAY

Want to create a report in ZogoTech but just don’t quite remember where to start? Need a refresher on stacking filters in Navigator to get the right group of students? Have questions on a PowerBI Dashboard?

LLCC Institutional Research and Effectiveness staff are available during dedicated drop-in hours on Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Stop by MCTR 2215, and bring your questions or requests. We look forward to seeing you!

Those with a need to meet virtually should contact IRE for a Teams meeting link.

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VALIC/AIG REP ON CAMPUS March 20

David Jones, certified financial planner with VALIC/AIG Retirement, will be on campus for 30-minute account reviews to help you understand your options and for new enrollments. Sessions will be held tomorrow, March, 20 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the VP Conference Room, Menard Hall.

  • 403b Plans
  • Roth 403b Plans
  • 457b Plans
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning

To register, go to my.VALIC.com/seminars and enter registration code 6303SPR11AB.

Health and Wellness News

This week’s health and wellness events include:

  • Walk on Wednesday, March 20, at 12:30 p.m. in front of Cass Gym
  • Journaling and Mindfulness on Thursday, March 21, in Menard Hall Room 1177 from noon-1 p.m.

Plus visit the Health and Wellness page to learn more about services available to LLCC employees. Check out the Deer Oaks “Did You Know” information, and choose from the list of new wellbeing videos provided by Deer Oaks and available to employees to help reach wellness goals.

For those employees who missed the In Our Own Voice presentation, represented by NAMI, a recording is also now available on the health and wellness page.

For any questions related to health and wellness events, contact Rachel.Duff@llcc.edu.

Tickets on Sale for BSU Grand Masquerade Ball

Masquerade Ball masks on black velvet.Make sure students don’t miss this dance! The event will be on Saturday, April 13 from 7-1o p.m. in the Trutter Center. Tickets are $10 and include dinner (and a mask upon purchase!).

This week, tickets will be on sale in A. Lincoln Commons on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and in the Workforce Careers Center lobby from 1-3 p.m. Tickets are also available in the LLCC Student Life office.

If a staff member would like to purchase a ticket for a student who would like to attend but cannot purchase one themselves, please contact Kim Wilson (recruitment), Brandon Lewis (WEI at LLCC-Medical District), Lisa Clanton (student success coach), Andre Rye (student success coach) or Nicholas Johnson (WEI).

ImpactLife Blood Drive Tomorrow

Impact Life logoYour selfless donation will become the lifeline for individuals facing medical emergencies, undergoing surgeries or dealing with chronic illnesses. For donating, you will receive a voucher to get your choice of the following:

  • Electronic gift card ($10 for whole blood, $25 for double red)
  • Loyalty Store bonus reward points that can be used to redeem for a limited-edition green T-shirt or other items
  • Donation for trees to be planted in a U.S. national forest

First-time donors will also receive a BONUS $25 gift card in addition to the voucher mentioned above!

Please sign up for a time to donate (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons). Appointments are encouraged but, if you find unexpected time available tomorrow, walk-ins are welcome too!

Make plans to attend Professional Development Day and LEAGUE kickoff March 26

Professional Development Day

Professional Development Day will be held March 26!

  • 8-11 a.m. – Department activities
  • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – LEAGUE Kickoff
  • 1:15-2:15 p.m. – General session: Prioritization and time management
  • 2:30-4:20 p.m. – Concurrent sessions

Can you Guess Who This LEAGUE Friend Is?

LEAGUE. LLCC Foundation

This huge U2 fan can’t remember the number of times they have seen the rock band in concert but they do recall they have been at LLCC for 19 years. They give because they like that donations to the LEAGUE Campaign go back to the students we serve and help make things happen that might otherwise not be possible due to budget constraints. They also like choosing where their monies are donated. This person is creative and uses computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform and captivate their audience! Try to guess who this LEAGUE Friend is for a chance to win a prize! Submit your answer today at LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu. Watch for the answer in LincIn.

Speaking of entertainment, the LEAGUE Committee has lots of fun planned for the kickoff of the annual LEAGUE Campaign on March 26. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. Gianna Hines will be playing some of your favorite hits from the 90s in the Student Union. Download the Kahoot app on your phone and join us for some Friends and 90’s trivia. The winner will receive a basket donated by Raising Canes.