Yesterday, LLCC Sociology and Humanities students participated in a “Women Leading a Dialogue” through Partnership2Gether, a program of the Jewish Agency and the Jewish Federations of North America, promoting people-to-people relationships. Facilitated discussions were held about culture, community and life, including issues pertaining to being women and mothers in Israel and the Western Galilee.
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Sign up to attend the Mobile Museum of Tolerance
LLCC Criminal Justice and Student Life are hosting the Mobile Museum of Tolerance tomorrow, Nov. 9, from 11:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
The purpose of the MMOT is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism, hate, and intolerance and to promote human dignity.
There are three classes with multiple time slots that will be offered to faculty, staff and students. Please review options and sign up with your preference of class and time. A Student Life staff member will contact you with your reservation confirmation. Please note this is a first come, first serve basis.
Any questions or concerns can be directed to Student Life at studentlife@llcc.edu or Professor Walk at tara.walk@llcc.edu.
Christie Hovey earns certifications
Congratulations to Christie Hovey, professor of business, who recently earned the IC3 Digital Literacy Global Standard 6 and the Communication Skills for Business (CSB) certifications. Last year, she earned the Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification.
Sign up to attend the Mobile Museum of Tolerance
LLCC Criminal Justice and Student Life are hosting the Mobile Museum of Tolerance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 11:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
The purpose of the MMOT is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism, hate, and intolerance and to promote human dignity.
There are three classes with multiple time slots that will be offered to faculty, staff and students. Please review options and sign up with your preference of class and time. A Student Life staff member will contact you with your reservation confirmation. Please note this is a first come, first serve basis.
Any questions or concerns can be directed to Student Life at studentlife@llcc.edu or Professor Walk at tara.walk@llcc.edu.
In the community
Chris McDonald, Ph.D., was a speaker at Great War Encampment 2022 presented by the Illinois State Military Museum on Nov. 5 and 6. He provided two talks — one on the 33rd Infantry Division on film and the other on Camp Logan during World War I.
Sign up to attend the Mobile Museum of Tolerance
LLCC Criminal Justice and Student Life are hosting the Mobile Museum of Tolerance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 11:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
The purpose of the MMOT is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism, hate, and intolerance and to promote human dignity.
There are three classes with multiple time slots that will be offered to faculty, staff and students. Please review options and sign up with your preference of class and time. A Student Life staff member will contact you with your reservation confirmation. Please note this is a first come, first serve basis.
Any questions or concerns can be directed to Student Life at studentlife@llcc.edu or Professor Walk at tara.walk@llcc.edu.
Sign up to attend the Mobile Museum of Tolerance
LLCC Criminal Justice and Student Life are hosting the Mobile Museum of Tolerance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 11:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
The purpose of the MMOT is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism, hate, and intolerance and to promote human dignity.
There are three classes with multiple time slots that will be offered to faculty, staff and students. Please review options and sign up with your preference of class and time. A Student Life staff member will contact you with your reservation confirmation. Please note this is a first come, first serve basis.
Any questions or concerns can be directed to Student Life at studentlife@llcc.edu or Professor Walk at tara.walk@llcc.edu.
Dr. Colin Suchland and Tiffany-Anne Elliott present at Assessment Institute
Dr. Colin Suchland, professor of sociology, and Tiffany-Anne Elliott, academic support programs coordinator for the LLCC Center for Academic Success presented “Lifting Learning Barriers — Positioning Embedded Tutoring as a High Impact Practice to Increase Student Mastery of Core Competencies” this past Monday at the Assessment Institute. Elliott discussed how the LLCC Writing Center’s formative program review led to piloting embedded tutoring on our campus and shared the results of preliminary assessment of that service. Suchland presented his assessment of how having Elliott as an embedded tutor in a section of his SOC 101 course dramatically improved students’ completion of assignments as well as their performance of written communication skills as measured by the written communication general education VALUE rubric.
If you would like to hear more about their work, they will be holding a session on Professional Development Day titled “The Win-Win: Improving Student Engagement and Skills via Embedded Tutoring” in which faculty and staff can learn more about embedded tutoring, its power to impact student success and opportunities for incorporating embedded tutors into other courses.
LLCC awarded grant to support early childhood educators
LLCC has been awarded an Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) grant of nearly $650,000 to help those who work or who have worked in early childhood education or childcare in earning credentials, certificates and degrees. They may also qualify for a scholarship that covers the total cost of attendance if they are pursuing an additional degree or certificate in the field.
“There is a teacher shortage in early childhood education. In addition to playing an important role in the development of children, these professionals help keep our world as we know it going around,” explains Danyle Watkins, LLCC professor of early childhood education. “Imagine a workday without any available daycare. This would have a dramatic impact on the workforce. Many parents would not be able to go to work or provide needed services.”
As part of the grant, LLCC is adding classes and now has an early childhood education advocate, Marlena Constant. She helps future students with applications for the college, scholarships and financial aid. She also provides support and connects students with any needed services.
“I’m a barrier remover. When things like needs for technology, Wi-Fi or gas money are hurdles to your education, we can assist,” says Constant. “We are about cohorts, friendship, collaboration and built-in supports.”
LLCC also plans on implementing prior learning assessments and developing incentives for completion and spaces specifically for early childhood education students to study and get assistance.
ECACE is also collaborating with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to provide the scholarships.
For more information on LLCC’s early childhood education program, visit www.llcc.edu/ece.
Constitution Day events today
Celebrate Constitution Day 2022 with LLCC Student Life and Professors Dr. Matt Schownir and Dr. Chris McDonald.
Starting at 9 a.m., Student Life will host a U.S. Constitution trivia themed event in A. Lincoln Commons and online on the Lincoln Landing App for LLCC students. The top 10 students with the highest scores will win free admission to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Then at 1 p.m., campus community members are welcome to attend the Constitution Day presentation in the Robert H. Stephens Room by Dr. Schownir and Dr. McDonald. This year’s presentation is titled “Investigating a Former President: What Does the Constitution Say?”
As you see students today, be sure to remind them about these events!