Join the Journaling and Mindfulness session being held today, March 18, beginning at 12:45 p.m. in Sangamon Hall, Library Room 1126. The session, led by LLCC Faculty Deborah Brothers and John Paul Jaramillo, is designed to help you slow down, breathe and spark creativity through guided journaling. We hope to see you there!
Category Archives: HR
Nominate Exceptional LLCC Employee for Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes LLCC employees who exemplify exceptional leadership, service and dedication to the college’s core values. This award goes beyond recognizing job performance — it honors individuals who consistently go above and beyond their responsibilities to foster a positive, student-focused environment and contribute meaningfully to the college community. Nominations should highlight how the nominee demonstrates outstanding service, leadership and commitment through their actions, attitude, and impact.
To nominate someone, please refer to Nicole Ralph’s email from March 6 for the nomination form and full details. Nominations are due by Friday, April 11, 2025.
For questions, email Kaelyn Bormida or call 217-786-2214.
LLCC HR Advertising for a staff training and development coordinator
LLCC Human Resources is advertising for a staff training and development coordinator. Full details on this and all other open positions can be viewed on the HR employment page.
Learn Ways to Increase Your Energy for Good
Join us on Monday, March 24 from 2-3 p.m. in the Trutter Center as board certified health coach and lifestyle medicine expert Mike Thomas presents his talk titled, “Six Little-Known Culprits That Keep You Exhausted – The Fastest Way to Increase Energy for Good.” In this engaging and practical talk, participants will walk away with:
- A strategy to overcome the mid-afternoon slump
- Four energizing foods that fuel your body (not just a quick sugar high!)
- Simple, science-backed habits to improve sleep quality
- Actionable tips to boost energy naturally — without relying on caffeine or sugar
Registration for the March 24 presentation is encouraged. Participants can also visit the health and wellness Sharepoint page to add the event to their calendar.
About the speaker:
Mike Thomas has been a registered pharmacist for 35 years and is a board certified health coach. With nearly 30 years of corporate experience, he now helps busy professionals regain their energy, reduce stress and feel their best. He has been providing coaching services for seven years, focusing on long-term wellness through small, sustainable changes. After overcoming his own struggles with stress, weight gain and low energy, Mike now shares practical, real-world strategies to help others do the same. His empathetic approach emphasizes progress, not perfection, for lasting results.
Save the Date – Professional Development Day on March 25
Spring 2025 Professional Development Day takes place on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. More information to come soon.
Journaling and Mindfulness Today
A reminder that all employees are invited to join the Journaling and Mindfulness sessions being held today, March 4, at 12:45 p.m. in the LLCC Library, Sangamon Hall, Room 1126. This session is led by LLCC faculty Deborah Brothers and John Paul Jaramillo. Journals and ink pens will be available for those who need them.
We hope you join us for a relaxing break!
Abbreviated Pay Period Timeline
Due to the abbreviated timeline for payroll for spring break, we would like to remind you that the turnaround time for payroll submissions is short!
Anyone paid on a timesheet must submit their time for Feb. 16-28 no later than midnight on March 3, 2025.
Supervisors must approve these timesheets no later than midnight on March 4, 2025.
The full schedule of dates and due dates can be found on Sharepoint.
Thank you!
Next Journaling and Mindfulness Session, March 4
Make time for your well-being by attending our upcoming Journaling & Mindfulness sessions! Below is a list of upcoming dates. To easily keep track of these sessions, click the link below to visit the event page. Once there, simply select “add to my calendar” to save the event and ensure you don’t miss it.
We hope to see you there!
All sessions will be held in Sangamon Hall, Library Room 1126 and begin at 12:45 p.m. For any questions, please contact Rachel Duff, employee health and wellness coordinator.
AllOne Health EAP Services
As a reminder, LLCC’s EAP partner, formerly Deer Oaks EAP Services, is now operating as AllOne Health. AllOne Health benefits help you thrive in all areas of life with holistic support for mental health, well-being and more. These benefits are completely confidential to use and open to family members. We encourage you to reach out to EAP for personalized support! Check out the information on the health and wellness employee portal page for details about how to create your account, download the app and access services available.
For questions, please contact Rachel Duff, employee health and wellness coordinator.
Journaling and Mindfulness Today
Join the Journaling and Mindfulness session with Deborah Brothers and John Paul Jaramillo being held today at 12:45 p.m. in the LLCC Library, Sangamon Hall, Room 1126. Journals and ink pens will be provided to those who need them.