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11.16.22

PTK installs new officers

PTK officers and advisors in front of PTK banner
Pictured L-R: Jesse Dees; Luke Adams; Joshua Hughes; Joey Gallo; Dr. Claire Gordon, assistant advisor; Dr. Gillian Bauer, advisor; AJ Colletti; Dee Goings; Caitlin Little

The Alpha Epsilon Kappa chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at LLCC held its fall induction ceremony Nov. 7 in the Student Union. The event formally recognized the induction of 16 new chapter members with a ceremony and reception attended by family and friends of the inductees and several representatives from LLCC administration.

The following chapter officers were installed during the ceremony:

  • Joshua Hughes, Springfield, President
  • AJ Colletti, Springfield, Vice President for Scholarship
  • Joey Gallo, Jacksonville, Vice President for Service
  • Caitlin Little, Virden, Vice President for Fellowship
  • Jesse Dees, Sherman, Secretary
  • Luke Adams, Athens, Treasurer
  • Dee Goings, Jacksonville, Public Relations Officer

Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society recognizing academic excellence in two-year college students. Its goals include promoting scholarship, leadership, fellowship and service among members. More information is available at www.llcc.edu/phi-theta-kappa or by contacting chapter advisor Dr. Gillian Bauer, professor of English, at gillian.bauer@llcc.edu.

11.08.22

LLCC to honor veterans at 27th annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11

United States flagsLLCC will honor veterans at its 27th annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11. The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC-Springfield campus, and a reception will follow. The public is invited to attend.

Boy Scout Troop 202 Color Guard will post the colors. The program also includes Ken Elmore, LLCC Board of Trustees Chair, serving as master of ceremonies; Jonathan Gebhardt, LLCC student, president of the LLCC Veterans Club and retired Senior Airman, U.S. Air Force, providing remarks; LLCC student Tanner Stephens singing the national anthem; and LLCC alum Madison Leek playing “Taps.”

The Veterans Day Ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life and Veterans Club and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.

10.31.22

In the news

Tiffany Elliott, academic support program coordinator and part-time faculty, wrote the essay “Ever thought about teaching college students? Consider teaching part-time with us at LLCC!” for the State Journal-Register Oct. 30. The essay highlights the upcoming Part-Time Faculty Information Fairs being held 6-8 p.m. on main campus Nov. 2  and at Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville on Nov. 9.

Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed on Thursday, Oct. 27, on the WTIM Morning show. She discussed spring enrollment, the Part-Time Faculty Information Fair, and the ECACE and PATH grants.

10.24.22

LLCC to hold part-time faculty information fairs Nov. 2 and 9

Instructor teaching in front of classroomHave you ever considered teaching a class?

LLCC is seeking individuals interested in teaching part-time at the college and will hold information fairs Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m., at the Springfield campus, and one week later, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m., at LLCC Outreach Centers in Taylorville, Litchfield and Jacksonville.

“Teaching part-time at a community college is great way to supplement your income and share the knowledge you’ve gained through education and work,” said Jason Dockter, Ph.D., associate vice president of academic services.

Dockter said part-time teaching can appeal to retirees, those currently in the workforce and those who have just earned a graduate degree. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

“Even if you’ve never thought about teaching, we invite you to come out and learn what’s involved. You can even apply on the spot if you bring a cover letter, resume and unofficial college transcripts.”

Part-time faculty are required to have earned a master’s degree with at least 18 hours in the subject being taught. Work experience can substitute for a degree in career and technical fields.

LLCC currently has available positions for part-time faculty in multiple fields including communication/public speaking, English composition and humanities, history and sociology, as well as in the career/technical fields of certified nursing assistant, welding, auto tech, electrical/industrial maintenance and hospitality/culinary arts.

More information is available at www.llcc.edu/PT-faculty-fair.

10.21.22

Expanded night classes at LLCC-Medical District

In an effort to serve those who live or work near downtown Springfield, LLCC has expanded the number of night classes available at LLCC-Medical District. These classes meet one night per week at LLCC-Medical District, 130 W. Mason. “These courses are perfect for working adults who want to get started or continue toward a college degree,” said Joel Dykstra, Ed.D., dean of English and humanities. Courses include English composition, math, public speaking, business, sociology and geography. More information is available at www.llcc.edu/downtown.

10.21.22

In the news

The current edition of Springfield Scene magazine features a story on LLCC alum and well-known local musician, conductor, actor, vocalist and teacher Damien Kaplan, where he describes his musical education at LLCC as a game changer. “Lincoln Land was honestly a huge turning point for me. Going there was one of the greatest decisions I ever made musically.”