LLCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently completed all the requirements for Five Star Chapter status, the highest level of recognition, for the 12th year in a row. Requirements include participation of the chapter in regional events, student and advisor professional development, recruitment activities, and completion of two service projects — one to benefit the college and one to benefit the community. These projects are developed, planned and implemented by chapter officers and members.
The “College Project,” “PTK Expression Expo” took place in March 2024 and included a weeklong series of mindfulness activities including a Craft Fair, Movie Night, Nature Walk, Game Day, and a Meditation Session hosted by Dr. Deborah Brothers. The events took place just before midterms to help students de-stress.
The “Honors in Action” community service project took place in November and December 2024 and is ongoing in 2025. “The Living Legacies Project” was a collaboration between PTK and the Black Student Union. PTK members worked with the BSU to create interview questions, then interviewed BSU members about their experiences as members of the Black community in Springfield. Following the trial interviews in December, PTK plans to expand this project to the larger Springfield community and create a YouTube channel to host the interviews as their Honors in Action Project in 2025.
The advisors for LLCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter are Gillian Bauer, professor of English, and Ryan Roberts, professor librarian.
LLCC Student Life Office is grateful to everyone who helped us during the January welcome events! We would not have been able to serve up all of the food, crafts, and games without you. And students wouldn’t have felt nearly as much positive energy and excitement kicking off the semester!
Homecoming is in February and that means announcing Homecoming Royals too! Your help in nominating outstanding student leaders is much appreciated. Faculty, staff, and students can 
LLCC Student Life and the Logger Activities Board have a full two weeks of welcome events scheduled and would like assistance spreading the word to students. Stop by to check them out too! If you are really excited about one (or more) and want to volunteer, please email