LLCC hosted Leadership Springfield yesterday, beginning with a panel discussion of education leaders in the community which included Dr. Charlotte Warren, president. Leadership Springfield is a leadership training program sponsored by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Michelle Pulce-Flynn, director, grant development, and Bryan Gleckler, vice president, administrative services, are participating in Leadership Springfield this year.
The LLCC Board of Trustees approved the conferring of the honorary title of “emeritus” upon LLCC’s longest serving faculty member at its Oct. 28 meeting. Dr. John Roberts, professor of history, was recommended for this honor by the Faculty Development and Recognition Committee of the Faculty Senate. Board policy permits the conferring of the honorary title “emeritus” upon a retired full-time faculty member based upon outstanding contributions from at least one of the following areas: teaching, participation and leadership in shared governance, service to the community, and advisor roles.
Dr. Roberts retired in 2018 after 48 years of service to LLCC. “John has not only forged a legacy that is legendary, but has cultivated relationships of warmth and trust that will endure for life,” said Dr. Victor Broderick, dean of social sciences, in Dr. Roberts’ retirement resolution. To commemorate Dr. Roberts’ service to LLCC, a tree was dedicated and a bench built by LLCC students was installed along the pathway to A. Lincoln Commons.
Edobor Efan has recently joined the college as an IT specialist. He previously worked in IT at SIU School of Medicine and HSHS. Edobor earned an associate degree at Ivy Tech in Muncie, Ind., a bachelor’s degree from the University of Benin in Nigeria and a master’s degree in organizational behavior and development from Benedictine University. He can be reached at edobor.efam@llcc.edu. Welcome, Edobor!
Thanks to Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of political science, for sharing this photo of a deer at sunset near the front of campus last week.
Our sympathy to family and friends of Dr. John R. Noak, former LLCC employee, who passed away Oct. 9. He worked at the college for 12 years as coordinator of educator outreach and adjunct in education. A private memorial ceremony will be held and can be viewed at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/33137177 Tuesday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m. Read the obituary.
Thanks to Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of political science, for sharing these photos of a heron and butterfly (Silver crescent) on campus in September.
Mike Adams has recently joined the college as a full-time building custodian. He worked at the college earlier this year part time and has a background in construction. He can be reached at michael.adams@llcc.edu. Welcome, Mike!
We extend our condolences to Ben Roth, director, IT systems, on the recent passing of his father, David Roth of Springfield, on Sept. 27. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Read the obituary.
Twelve-week LateStart classes start today! Eight-week transfer and career/tech courses will begin Oct. 19.
Recognizing that some four-year college and university students may be staying home because their schools have cancelled in-person classes, and other students may have missed LLCC’s fall registration deadlines due to challenges brought on by the pandemic, LLCC is offering a full array of LateStart classes. All of the courses can be completed by the end of the fall semester in mid-December.
A hotline has been set up at 217-394-5580 (text), 217-786-2227 (phone) and latestart@llcc.edu (email) for students to discuss their options. Students contacting the hotline can communicate with specialists about the enrollment process, payment options and financial aid. A list of available LateStart classes and more information are available at www.llcc.edu/latestart.
We extend our condolences to Lyndsey Craigmiles-Brooks, administrative assistant, CCTC, on the passing of her father-in-law, Lloyd Brooks, last week. A visitation was held Tuesday, Sept. 15 at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville. A graveside service and military rites will be held Monday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. at White Hall Cemetery. Read the obituary.