Today is the last day to submit Distinguished Service Award nominations.  The award is presented to LLCC employees who demonstrate exemplary leadership, promote a learner-centered environment and promote service to the college community. Awards will be announced at the 2017 Employee Recognition and Appreciation Ceremony.
DSA Flyer 2017                          DSA Nomination Form 2017

The Office of Academic Effectiveness is committed to promoting a culture of continuous improvement through effective teamwork and shared responsibility for effective curriculum development, assessment and program review processes.

Review the OAE newsletter and see what’s happening at LLCC this spring in curriculum development, assessment and program review.  The letter also includes upcoming Curriculum Team and Academic Assistance Team meeting dates, as well as an overview of OEA staff and what they do.

The deadline to submit your deposits to the Finance Department is THURSDAY, MARCH 30TH AT NOON!  As a reminder, if you’ve taken in funds, it is necessary to submit them and corresponding deposit slips to the Finance Department on a daily basis.

Please hand the deposit to Elyse Calhoun, Libby Elder or Robin Ackman as monies should not be left unattended. 

If you have questions, please contact Student Accounts at 217-786-2480.  Thank you!

A few tickets are still available for the LLCC Agriculture Club’s 5th annual Farmer’s Share Luncheon TODAY from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Trutter Center.  The meal costs $.50, which represents the amount a farmer receives from a $6 lunch. The menu includes pulled pork or chicken breast, cheesy potatoes, green beans and cookies. Agriculture trivia and games will be played during the meal for those in attendance.  Contact Ag Club adviser Bill Harmon at 62573 or bill.harmon@llcc.edu.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Sexual Assault and Violence Education (SAVE) Task Force is hosting their second annual Sexual Assault Awareness Day of Action on April 4. The runway event is being held in A. Lincoln Commons from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with a showing of The Hunting Ground (available thanks to the LLCC Library!) and a facilitated discussion beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Your help is needed to make this event successful!  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up here by entering your name in the cell of the role and time slot you would like. For more information on what is expected in each volunteer role, please review the role description tab or contact Nicole Ralph at 62342.  We also encourage faculty and staff to stop by the event and strongly encourage students to attend.

The event will consist of:

• “Walk the Runway in Her Shoes” runway show, where male participants are challenged to walk down the runway in heels (bring your own or choose from our collection). Judges will award the title of Runway Star to one student and one employee. Each Runway Star will receive a trophy and bragging rights!
• Educational area showcasing TED Talks andpPublic service announcements about preventing sexual assault. Adult coloring pages and popcorn will also be available.
• Representatives from the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault will have a table discussing their resources and the event that inspired our runway show, “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.”
• Cupcake fundraiser to support Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault

Be sure to keep an eye on the LincIn for further updates and information. If you would like to help promote SAAM or have questions, please contact Shelby Bedford at Shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

An assessment article by Dr. Judy Nichols, professor of psychology, entitled “Case Study: Developing and Maintaining a Content Valid Program Assessment at a Community College” was published in Teaching Tips: A Compendium of Conference Presentations on Teaching, published by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, 2017.  The article summarizes the development and administration of the psychology program exam, as well as a discussion of the data analysis and “closing the loop.”  Anyone interested in reading the article may send your request to judith.nichols@llcc.edu.

Last chance to sign up for the 2017 Community Garden. The cost is $20 for up to two raised beds. Beginners welcome!

Whether a garden member or not, join us for the first program in a series of education events about gardening TOMORROW, March 22 for Planting Basics: What you need to know to get started. The program will take place in the Community Garden.

Contact marnie.record@llcc.edu or 786-4993 for details and registration information.

Check out these photos that Dr. Chris McDonald captured of the sunset last week while at LLCC-Litchfield.