The LLCC Board of Trustees will meet this Wednesday, April 23, at 5:30 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room. Read the agenda.
You Know? Message
This week’s You Know? message asks students to reflect on their journey this semester and how they have celebrated their successes and been mindful of what is going well and what can be improved.
LLCC Student Care Coordinators can help connect students to mental health resources.
Non-Traditional Course Delivery Workgroup meeting May 7
Laurel Bretz and Corrine Hinton, co-chairs of the Non-Traditional Course Delivery workgroup, invite you to an end-of-the-year meeting where we’ll review our group’s accomplishments and discuss next steps in the areas of competency-based education, credit for prior learning and noncredit-to-credit conversion. We’ll meet on Wednesday, May 7 from 3:30-4:30pm on Teams. Please contact Corrine Hinton for access to the meeting invite.
Thank you for your nominations
The Office of the Vice President of Student Services extends a heartfelt thank you to all faculty and staff who submitted nominations for the 2025 Commencement Speaker and Outstanding Student.
There were so many exceptional candidates in the mix, the selection process was a difficult one. We’re grateful for your response and thoughtful submissions.
Congratulations! Teaching with Artificial Intelligence program completers
AIeL is thrilled to celebrate those LLCC faculty and staff who completed the Teaching with Artificial Intelligence professional development course hosted by Auburn University! This self-paced, online experience explored the evolving impact of AI on higher education and invited participants to engage deeply with the urgent questions the GenAI disruption presents. The course provided a rich, interactive space for sharing ideas, reflecting on change and preparing to support learners in a rapidly shifting landscape. This five-module course has been featured in both the Chronical of Higher Education and Inside Higher Education. The course was also awarded the 2024 Outstanding Program: Noncredit Award.
Thank you for your commitment to growth, collaboration, and innovation!
Tayler Brizendine, instructor, basic nurse assistant
Dr. Justine Cobb, professor, biology
Dr. Diana Coffman, professor, biology
Dr. Yvonne Cosentino, program director, occupational therapy assistant
Dr. Srinivasan Durairaj, adjunct instructor, biology
Tiffany-Anne Elliott, academic support programs coordinator, center for academic success
Dr. Corrine Hinton, dean, English & humanities
Christie Hovey, professor, business
Rashida Kadiani, assistant professor, accounting
Jazzy Quick Kennedy, assistant professor, integrated media and design
Nicholas Klein, adjunct instructor, technical math
Lisa Lang, program assistant, center for academic success
Dr. David Leitner, professor, English
Brandon Lewis, program navigator, workforce equity initiative
Dr. Teresa Liberati, Professor, Biology
Ann Neilson, Assistant Professor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Crystal Norris, administrative assistant to the dean, social sciences & business
Jim Pierce, professor, engineering
Samantha Reif, professor, geology
Ryan Roberts, professor, librarian
Amanda Roche, professor, nursing
Lesle Ross, professor, librarian
Dr. Matthew Schownir, professor, history
Dr. Scott Searcy, dean, mathematics & computer Science
Dr. Kalith Smith, dean, social sciences & business
Dr. Amy Strawn, assistant professor, criminal justice
Matthew Trueblood, instructional designer,
Dr. Matthew Wiediger, assistant professor, psychology
In the News
Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed on the WTIM Morning Show. Dee spoke about summer and fall registration, commencement, campus visit day and Connect 2 Health Care.
Faculty Workshop this Wednesday
Reducing Student Textbook Costs through OERs and Library Resources
Are you interested in reducing textbook costs for students, but need help getting started? Participants in this workshop on Wednesday, April 23 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., will learn how to discover and utilize high-quality, peer-reviewed Open Educational Resources (OERs) by navigating popular OER repositories and databases.
Additionally, we will explore how to use library-licensed resources as course materials. By combining these two approaches, faculty can be empowered to create comprehensive and cost-effective solutions that can impact one of the most significant barriers to student success: high textbook costs.
The workshop will be led by Leslie Ross, professor, librarian and Amanda Wiesenhofer, director, library digital and technical services. It will take place in Sangamon Hall, Room 1103. Registration is recommended.
Journaling and Mindfulness Today
A reminder that today will be the final Journaling and Mindfulness session for the Spring 2025 Semester. The session will begin at 12:45 p.m. in Sangamon Hall, Library Lab, Room 1128. We hope that you will join English Professors Deborah Brothers and John Paul Jaramillo for this relaxing event to help you destress as the semester comes to a close.
Friday is the deadline to register your Employee Kickball Team
Mark your calendars and lace up those sneakers—our annual Employee Kickball Tournament is back and better than ever! After a fantastic showing last year we’re bringing the fun, friendly competition and campus camaraderie back to the softball field.
Date: Friday, May 9
Time: Games begin at 10 a.m.
Location: Girls Softball Field
Team Info
- Teams must have six to nine players.
- Each team needs a team captain and a team name.
- Get creative—there will be awards for Team Spirit and Best Dressed Team, so show up ready to impress!
- Additional awards will be given to the first, second and third place teams.
- Students are welcome to play however must be on a team consisting of LLCC employees.
Registration Information
- Complete the Microsoft Form with your team information.
- Registration is $25/team and can be paid in cash to the LLCC Police Department. All proceeds will benefit LLCC Foundation’s Pay It Forward Fund.
Whether you’re a kickball pro or just in it for the laughs and sunshine, this is a great way to connect with coworkers, enjoy some fresh air and have a blast. Not playing? Come out and cheer on your colleagues! Plus enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs provided by the LLCC Police Department.
Start forming your team now!
For questions, please email Rachel Duff or call 217-786-2204.
In the event of rain, an alternate tournament will be held outdoors under covered areas.
Celebrate Earth Day with the LLCC Environmental Club Plant Sale
The LLCC Environmental Club is holding a plant sale to raise funds for their club activities. Proceeds will go toward club events and field trips that allow them to explore different areas of science.
The fundraiser will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 21-25 in A. Lincoln Commons. There will be varieties of tomato plants as well as pepper plants. The cost is $5 per plant and $1.50 for a mystery tomato plant.