Dr. Carmen Allen and Julie Brennan attend CBExchange conference

C-BEM Competency-based Education Network. CBExchange. Collage of photos of Dr. Allen and Brennan at conference along with theme Power to the Learner.Last week, Dr. Carmen Allen, professor, computer science, and Julie Brennan, assistant professor, computer science, attended a three-day CBExchange conference on competency-based education (CBE). CBE is a personalized approach to learning that allows students to progress at their own pace and master competencies before moving on to new material.

Dr. Allen and Brennan are excited to share what they learned at the conference with their colleagues during Professional Development Day on Nov. 7. They will discussing how to use CBE and regular and substantive interaction (RSI) to improve student learning and engagement.

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Professional Development Day Survey

As Professional Development Day approaches (Nov. 7, 2023), we ask that everyone takes the time to fill out a quick survey regarding session ideas. Provide suggestions for specific topics and presenters, that you would like to see through the Professional Development Day Survey.

We ask that all surveys be completed by Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.

Thank you for taking the time to provide suggestions. For questions regarding this survey, please contact alan.pasley@llcc.edu.

Thank you!

A huge thank you goes out to all the employees who worked so hard to make the fall 2022 Professional Development Day a success!

Presenters: Carmen Allen, Anne Armbruster, Lisa Avendano, Nikki Baker, Aaron Berkowitz, Shanda Byer, Justin Cobb, Dave Cox, Brian Douglas, Tiffany Elliott, John Freml, Bryan Goers, Sarah Goodman, Matthew Griffin, Claire Heffron-McKinney, Mark Hopper, Bridgette Hudson, Joi Kazenski, Barry Lamb, Clayton Mason, Becky Miller, Stacey Olson, Becky Parton, Caitlin Perry, Tony Rothering, Rihab Sawah, Sarah Scheufele, Rick Schnetzler, Matt Schownir, Matt Shaver, Al Shull, Karen Sisk, Leslie Stalter, Colin Suchland, Tiffany Sunderlin, Cara Swafford, Kirsten Taylor and Thom Whalen

Planning committee members:  Nikki Baker, Whitney Brandenburg, Laurel Bretz, Justin Cobb, Rhilee Cochran, Gailyn Draper, Tiffany Elliott, Angie Gum, Kerry Harden, Carrie Henry, Sarah Laurent, Tim McKenzie, Tisha Miller, Becky Parton, Nicole Ralph, Rihab Sawah, Rick Schnetzler, Karen Sisk and Kirsten Taylor

Without all of their efforts, this day could not have happened. Thank you!

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Professional Development Day

Today is fall 2022 Professional Development Day! View the day’s schedule at-a-glance and more detailed descriptions in the session program on the Employee Portal > HR > Professional Development Day Resources.

There are two designs that are available for a Professional Development Day T-shirt. If you would like a T-shirt printed, please take a navy blue or black T-shirt to Thom Whalen and Leslie Stalter in Menard Hall, Room 2204 today and indicate which design you would like.
First T-shirt has blue phoenix design with text: Our greatest glory is not in failing but in rising every time we fail. The second shirt has blue, designed text that reads: Lincoln Land Community College, the world needs your light.

Professional Development Day tomorrow

Fall 2022 Professional Development Day is tomorrow, Nov. 1! View the day’s schedule at-a-glance and more detailed descriptions and registration information in the session program on the Employee Portal > HR > Professional Development Day Resources.

There are two designs that will be available for a Professional Development Day T-shirt. If you would like a T-shirt printed, please take a navy blue or black T-shirt to Thom Whalen and Leslie Stalter in Menard Hall, Room 2204 on Nov. 1 and indicate which design you would like.
First T-shirt has blue phoenix design with text: Our greatest glory is not in failing but in rising every time we fail. The second shirt has blue, designed text that reads: Lincoln Land Community College, the world needs your light.

Professional Development/Campus Assessment Day and LEAGUE Kickoff

Today is Professional Development/Campus Assessment Day! Professional development sessions are available in the morning, and campus assessment activities take place in the afternoon. View the schedule.

LEAGUE Kickoff Luncheon

All faculty and staff are invited to attend the LEAGUE Kickoff today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Start in A. Lincoln Commons where you can pick up your passport, map, lunch ticket and free carwash certificate. Get your passport stamped at each station for a chance to win some great prizes including $150 in cash donated by members of the Cabinet.

You can take your lunch to the Student Union where you can enjoy music provided by Matt Combs. Don’t forget to bring cash to purchase 50/50 tickets. And you can make your annual contribution to the faculty and staff giving campaign at the event as well.

Professional Development/Campus Assessment Day tomorrow

Professional Development/Campus Assessment Day is tomorrow, March 29. The day features professional development sessions in the morning, the LEAGUE campaign kickoff and campus assessment activities in the afternoon. View the schedule.

LEAGUE Campaign Kickoff

All faculty and staff are invited to Join the LEAGUE Committee from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow to enjoy a complimentary lunch from one of three food trucks, participate in fun activities, enjoy live music, have a chance to win some great prizes and make a donation to benefit our students and program.

Claire as Mona LisaThe theme for this year’s campaign is Around the World. Pick up a map in A. Lincoln Commons along with your passport. Visit each of the stations — including a selfie with the Mona Lisa — for a stamp in your passport. Drop off your completed passport for a chance to win a prize.

Answer to Friday’s “Where Is Linc?”

Linc recently visited this location in Montgomery County. Where was Linc? Answer: Linc was at LLCC-Litchfield. Thanks for playing, and Linc will be at the LEAGUE Campaign Kickoff tomorrow!