Professor of English and author, John Paul Jaramillo, received Honorable Mention for the 2024 Rudolfo Anaya Best Latino Focused Fiction Book Award for his novel, “Carlos Montoya – A Novel.” Congratulations, John Paul!
Category Archives: English and Humanities
Dr. Ryan Stringer publishes in The Philosophical Forum
Assistant Professor of Philosophy Dr. Ryan Stringer recently published an article in The Philosophical Forum. His work, “How will I know if he really loves me? Toward an epistemology of love,” appears in volume 55, issue 3 of the journal. You can read it online. Congratulations, Dr. Stringer!
Fall 2024 Writing Center Hours
LLCC Writing Center hours for the fall:
- Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Appointments are available either in person or online. Students may call 217-786-2341 or stop by the center, located in the lower level of the library, to schedule a session.
LLCC offers three new programs this fall
LLCC is expanding to offer two new degree programs and one new certificate this fall — creative writing associate in arts, cardiovascular sonography associate in applied science and a workplace dynamics certificate.
The creative writing program offers classes, workshops and other activities such as readings and contests, accessible to writers of all levels. Courses are taught by writers trained in their specialties, whose works have been published in literary journals and with literary presses. “This is a rarity for creative writing programs at community colleges,” said Dr. Corrine Hinton, dean of English and humanities. “LLCC faculty live the passions they teach and mentor the next generation of voices from the prairie state and beyond.” The creative writing program prepares students to begin seeking publication and/or transfer to a four-year university.
Cardiovascular sonography (CVS) is LLCC’s newest sonography program and will cover two ultrasound specialty areas: adult echocardiography and vascular sonography.
“This addition to our successful sonography program will equip our students with the necessary skills to perform critical diagnostic procedures while addressing the growing the demand for cardiovascular health care professionals in our community,” said Leigh Giles-Brown, program director. The two-year associate in applied science degree program will prepare students for national credentialing examinations.
The certificate in workplace dynamics prepares students for a professional business environment. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have the skills necessary for the Microsoft certification exam.
The fall semester begins Aug. 17.
More details are available at llcc.edu/creative-writing, llcc.edu/cvs and llcc.edu/business.
In the News
Ever been carried away by a story, poem or article? LLCC’s new creative writing program will mentor and prepare budding writers across genres paired with the latest digital tools for editing and publishing. Read more in this Springfield State Journal-Register essay by Dr. Corrine Hinton, dean of English and humanities.
LLCC welcomes three new employees!
John Sepanski
LLCC Student Succes welcomes John Sepanski as a new student success coach. John will coach students in arts and communication as well as English and humanities. His first day was Monday, May 13. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Millikin University and a master’s degree in education technology. He comes to us from the Goodwill Excel Center in St. Louis, an adult high school. You can reach John at 217-786-3686 Welcome to LLCC John!
David Miller
Information Technology Services welcomes David Miller to the team. David, a new project manager, started on May 13. David brings his project management experience from the State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology as well as Horace Mann. You can reach David at 217-786-3684. Welcome David!
Bobbi Lettimore
Department of English and Humanities welcomes Bobbi Lettimore as the new adminstrative assistant to the Dean of English and humanities. Bobbi’s first day was May 13. She comes to us from a K-2 charter school in Colombus, Ohio. She calls Waverly home, and is an LLCC alum! you can reach Bobbi at 217-786-3688. Welcome back to LLCC Bobbi!
In the news
LLCC Baseball Coach and Athletic Director Ron Riggle talked with Sports Radio 1450 about his 700th win and upcoming retirement.
English Professor John Paul Jaramillo was a guest judge for the Springfield Area Arts Council’s Poetry Out Loud competition.
In this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the Springfield State Journal-Register, Jay Kitterman, culinary consultant, unpacks the benefits of tuna.
LLCC welcomes new dean of English and humanities
Dr. Corrine Hinton has joined LLCC as dean of English and humanities. She began her new duties Jan. 2.
Dr. Hinton comes to LLCC after spending 10 years at Texas A&M University–Texarkana as an assistant, and then associate, professor of English as well as department chair of arts, communication, media and English for three of those years. She taught courses in rhetoric, writing studies and humanities as well as graduate courses in research methods and the teaching of writing.
Her recent honors include university awards for Distinguished Faculty of the Year and Teaching Excellence in Undergraduate Mentorship, inductee into the Texas A&M System Chancellor’s Academy of Teacher Educators and an Excellence in Teaching award from the National Society of Leadership and Success. Also, a notable scholar in the interdisciplinary field of veterans studies and veterans advocate, Hinton has published and presented research on the transitional experiences of student veterans into colleges and universities.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Hinton back to Illinois. She brings valuable classroom and administrative experience and has a passion for student success, helping students to build confidence and see growth in themselves,” said Jason Dockter, Ph.D., vice president of academic services at LLCC.
Hinton is originally from Belleville. She earned a Ph.D. in English with an emphasis in rhetoric and composition from Saint Louis University. She attended the University of Missouri–St. Louis for her master’s, with a concentration in 20th century American literature, and bachelor’s degrees in English.
Let Freedom Read, today at noon
As part of Banned Books Week, join us for Let Freedom Read today at noon outside of A. Lincoln Commons!
Gather to hear passages from banned/challenged books read by volunteers. A discussion about censorship will take place following the reading.
Let Freedom Read, Oct. 2 at noon
As part of Banned Books Week, join us for Let Freedom Read on Oct. 2 at noon outside of A. Lincoln Commons.
Gather to hear passages from banned/challenged books read by volunteers. A discussion about censorship will take place following the reading.