The latest LLCC Viewbook is now available online! It encourages students to start here at LLCC for college degrees, workforce training, health care careers and their futures. They can learn more about why LLCC is a great choice, support services, online learning and student life activities. There is also information on tuition and a list of all LLCC degrees, certificates and short-term training opportunities.
Category Archives: PRM
You know? Helping students prepare for finals
The current “You know?” student message encourages students to get a head start on preparing for finals. Assistance in sharing this important message with students is appreciated!
Get a head start on preparing for finals!
Final exams always seem to sneak up on us. While the exams are not until December, it is good to start preparing as soon as we return from Thanksgiving break.
Having a detailed study plan for finals is always the best approach.
Not only does a plan help ensure that students will be able to get everything completed by the end of the semester, it also helps to reduce anxiety and allows a person to stay better focused.
Academic success professionals in the LLCC Center for Academic Success can help students create a final exam study plan. They can make an appointment by calling 217-786-2396 or emailing cas@llcc.edu.
Come one, come all … to the Finals Fair!
LLCC Student Life and the Center for Academic Success are hosting a Finals Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 28 and Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the Springfield campus. There will be snacks, prizes and staff on-hand to help students prepare for finals.
More information is available at www.llcc.edu/cas.
Nominate a deserving colleague for KUDOS
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are open through Tuesday, Nov. 21. Nominate a deserving colleague by filling out the online submission form. (Please use a Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form.) The KUDOS awards will be announced Friday, Dec. 8.
The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC. Brighten someone’s day. Say, “Thank you! Great job!” by nominating that person for a KUDOS award!
New chief communications officer announced
I am very pleased to announce that Kyla Kruse is the college’s new chief communications officer. She has been at the college since 2017, most recently serving as director, communications. Her career has also included communications, marketing and media roles at the Energy Education Council and University of Illinois. Kyla has been an integral member of LLCC’s Public Relations and Marketing team, active in college committees and teams, and an accomplished member of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. The experience, skills and leadership she brings to this role will undoubtedly serve our students and the college well. Please join me in congratulating Kyla!
Dr. Charlotte Warren, President
Nominate a deserving colleague for KUDOS
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are now open! They will be accepted through Tuesday, Nov. 21. Nominate a deserving colleague by filling out the online submission form. (Please use a Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form.) The KUDOS awards will be announced Friday, Dec. 8.
The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC. Brighten someone’s day. Say, “Thank you! Great job!” by nominating that person for a KUDOS award!
“For Every Student, For Every Community”
LLCC Board of Trustees Vice Chair Wayne Rosenthal, Agriculture Student Skylar Stewart and Board of Trustees Secretary Samantha Enz
The Illinois Community College Marketing Collaborative held a press conference yesterday, announcing the launch of a new statewide campaign, “For Every Student, For Every Community.” The campaign focuses on community colleges in Illinois and the many valuable and vital benefits they bring to the state.
LLCC Board of Trustees Vice Chair Wayne Rosenthal and LLCC Ag Student Skylar Stewart spoke at the event.
The messaging centers on five truths that all Illinois community colleges share.
- On our campuses, everyone belongs. We serve the most diverse group of students and communities of any post-secondary option in Illinois. We feel like home, and we open up the world.
- We are outcomes-driven. Our degree and stackable certificate programs help every student forge a clear, personalized path toward their goal, giving them a sense of accomplishment and greater control over their future.
- We open up access to more rewarding futures. We make the proven and substantial benefits of higher education available to the greatest number of people by doing whatever it takes to help them succeed.
- We’re flexible, innovative and agile. We meet students where they are and make the most of their prior learning experiences. We can ramp up and re-engineer workforce development programs quickly, helping businesses and government stay ahead.
- We’re dedicated and accountable to our communities. We return our communities’ investment by boosting local education levels and social mobility, developing new generations of local leaders, and being a trusted, proactive partner for local economic and civic ambitions.
October phone directory addendum
View the October addendum for recent phone directory updates: Monthly Phone Directory Addendum October 2023.
Retirement reception for Lynn Whalen today, 1-3 p.m.
After more than 18 years of dedicated service to LLCC, Lynn Whalen, chief communications officer, is retiring. Please join us in wishing Lynn a happy retirement at a reception today, Oct. 30, from 1-3 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room.
Ordering promotional items with the college’s name or logo
As a reminder, if a college department (with the exception of Athletics, Student Life and Bookstore) has funds and wishes to purchase promotional items that would contain the college logo or name, here are the steps to take. These guidelines are intended to ensure consistency, quality and value of promotional items.
- Complete a PRM KBOX work order, indicating the items you wish to purchase and the quantity, color and other specifications. You may suggest a vendor, but it is not necessary.
- PRM will find a vendor for the items and provide you with price information.
- If you approve of the price, PRM will contact the vendor and provide the appropriate artwork and deadlines.
- You (or your department assistant) will need to create a requisition on Colleague for the item(s). Once the requisition is approved, the purchasing office will then send the vendor a PO to place the order.
Retirement reception for Lynn Whalen Oct. 30
After more than 18 years of dedicated service to LLCC, Lynn Whalen, chief communications officer, is retiring. Please join us in wishing Lynn a happy retirement on Monday, Oct. 30, from 1-3 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room.