Jessie Blackburn, director, LLCC-Litchfield, and Christine Marietta, administrative assistant, LLCC-Litchfield, represented LLCC at the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce Art in the Park event on Saturday, May 1. LLCC-Litchfield sponsored artist Chris Steiner who attended LLCC from fall 1992 to fall 1993.
The history wall display at LLCC-Taylorville won second place (silver) in the category of interior signage/display at the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations 2021 Paragon Awards. The awards were announced Wednesday at the NCMPR virtual national conference. Those involved in the project include Dee Krueger, Greg Walbert, Steve Handy, Phil Burnett and Jud Walker. Congratulations!
Also at the conference, Lynn Whalen, chief communications officer, PRM, was installed as past president of NCMPR. Kyla Kruse, assistant director, public relations, presented “Be Heard, Be Recognized: Internal Communication Strategies.”
NCMPR, an affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), is the leading professional development association exclusively serving those working in communication at two-year community and technical colleges.
Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed on the WTIM Morning Talk Show on Wednesday, Feb. 17. She discussed the advantages of summer classes and the College NOW program at LLCC-Taylorville.
LLCC-Jacksonville and LLCC-Beardstown are hosting a virtual scholarship information and completion event on Zoom today, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. Current LLCC students, prospective students and their parents are invited to attend.
The virtual session will feature presentations about various scholarships, and breakout rooms will be available for getting questions answered about them. A representative from the LLCC Foundation will be assisting students with completion of the LLCC scholarship application.
Participating organizations include the LLCC Foundation, Jacksonville Promise, Jacksonville Rotary Foundation, Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau, MCS Community Services, Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois and Farm Credit Illinois.
Students can sign up and receive the Zoom link for the event by emailing llcc-jacksonville@llcc.edu, calling 217-243-6699 or texting 217-516-3468.
Mercedes Jones recently began work as the new part-time educational services reprentative at LLCC-Litchfield. Previously, she was a student worker there and served as president of the Litchfield Student Club. Mercedes is currently pursuing a degree in business at LLCC. She can be reached at mercedes.jones@llcc.edu. Welcome, Mercedes!
Jessie Blackburn, director, LLCC-Litchfield and Tisha Miller, enrollment coordinator, LLCC-Taylorville and LLCC-Litchfield, represented LLCC at the McKay Napa Auto Parts Tool Show in Litchfield. The annual event draws automotive technicians, farmers and private individuals from various counties. Groups of six or less attended by appointment over the course of two days.
Tisha Miller, enrollment coordinator, LLCC-Taylorville and LLCC-Litchfield, was interviewed on the WTIM morning talkshow on June 25. She discussed the enrollment process, virtual financial aid sessions and fall course offerings. She also congratulated students on the President’s and Vice-President’s lists and scholarship recipients.
LLCC in Taylorville and in Litchfield are offering free, personalized financial aid assistance and help in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). LLCC-Taylorville’s event will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2-5 p.m., and LLCC-Litchfield’s event will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2-5 p.m.
Current and future LLCC students are invited to schedule a 30-minute, one-on-one, “Moving Forward” Zoom meeting with a financial aid advisor. To reserve an appointment time, call LLCC-Taylorville at 217-786-2754 or LLCC-Litchfield at 217-786-3401.
Participants are asked to have available their social security number, driver’s license number, 2018 federal income tax returns (parent and student), alien registration or permanent resident card (if not a U.S. citizen) and untaxed income record (including workers’ compensation, child support, Veterans benefits, etc.).
LLCC in Jacksonville and in Beardstown are offering free, personalized financial aid assistance and help in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on June 17, 2-6 p.m.
Current and future LLCC students are invited to schedule a 30-minute, one-on-one, “Moving Forward” Zoom meeting with a financial aid advisor. To reserve an appointment time, call LLCC-Jacksonville at 217-243-6699 or LLCC-Beardstown at 217-323-4103.
“We know many students and families have questions about financial aid, and we are here to help them keep moving forward in obtaining financial assistance for college,” said Alison Mills, director of LLCC Financial Aid. “We have experts available for personalized and confidential assistance with the FAFSA and other financial aid questions.”
Participants are asked to have available their social security number, driver’s license number, 2018 federal income tax returns (parent and student), alien registration or permanent resident card (if not a U.S. citizen) and untaxed income record (including workers’ compensation, child support, Veterans benefits, etc.).
Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was recently interviewed on the WTIM Morning Talkshow. Dee assured listeners LLCC is still here and ready to help. She also talked about each step in the enrollment process, including new virtual visits, and promoted summer and fall registration.