It’s time for students to register for spring semester classes. LLCC Student Success will be hosting an early registration event to encourage students to register for spring classes. This event takes place today, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Students can make appointments with their advisors, learn about resources and apply for graduation, and students who register and make payment arrangements by Wednesday, Dec. 4 will be eligible for a gift package. Please encourage your students to stop by.
Category Archives: Student Success
Student Success Advisor Title Change
LLCC Student Success would like to announce a seemingly simple, yet impactful update. Effective Oct. 15, the student success coach position title will change to student success advisor. This decision was based on feedback received over the past few years from the LLCC community, particularly students. While the student success coach role has had a significant advising component, students were often confused as they would want to speak with their “advisor.” We have even encountered students who would say they have no clue who their “advisor” is, but they had had numerous meetings with their student success coach. We hope this slight shift will make the student experience more smooth and less confusing for all.
We continue to be appreciative of the hard work and dedication of the Student Success staff and those that have served as student success coaches. It’s important to understand that the student success advisor role has been and will continue to be a bit different from the merely transactional role that we’ve traditionally known as an “academic advisor.” The staff will continue to utilize and engage with the Appreciative Advising approach and be a primary point of contact for assigned students. The mission and vision of LLCC Student Success remains the same. The mission of the LLCC Student Success office is to develop supportive relationships with students in which they take ownership of their education and learn the tools needed to make informed and meaningful decisions about their educational goals. And the vision is every student will have their own success story.
We look forward to continuing to support our students and work collaboratively with folks across campus to help ensure student success. As we prepare to move into our new space in Menard Hall, we hope we can continue forward momentum in an innovative and collaborative way. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Alex Berry or Dr. Amanda Turner.
Lisa Clanton recognized by NACADA!
Congratulations to LLCC Student Success Coach Lisa Clanton for recently earning a National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) micro credential in online academic advising. Thanks for continuing to pursue professional development to better assist our students, Lisa!
Early Alert Workgroup meets tomorrow
The first of five LLCC workgroups, inspired by convocation, meets tomorrow, Sept. 12 1-3 p.m. in the R.H. Stephens Room.
Early Alert
We have tried for years to adopt and use an early alert system. We have had a number of versions, but now is an opportunity to take a look at what we really want this to accomplish and to create a system that is systematic, user friendly, and significantly increases retention of our students.
Co-chairs: Dr. Kalith Smith, Susan Boehler
Cabinet Liaison: Shanda Byer
Kickoff Meeting: Sept. 12, 1-3 p.m., R.H. Stephens Room
All LLCC colleagues are encouraged to join a workgroup that interests them. Diverse input helps ensure that decisions are well-rounded and consider the needs of the entire campus community. See the message from Dr. Charlotte Warren and the entire list of workgroups online.
Today is the deadline to sign up for the Early Alert Initiative
Calling All Faculty:
It’s time to sign up to participate in the Early Alert program for the fall semester! Early Alert is a campus-wide initiative designed to identify students who may be experiencing challenges that impact their academic performance.
The Early Alert program consists of five outreach campaigns: three campaigns for 16-week classes and one campaign for eight-week classes. During the campaign, faculty can indicate concerns or kudos for each student. The goals are to work with students who may need additional support and celebrate those who are doing well. Students and success coaches will be notified via email. Success Coaches will follow up with each student, note the outcomes of their outreach, and eventually close the alert. Faculty will be able to view the outcomes. This process reinforces faculty messaging and enhances communications among faculty, students, and success coaches.
If you are interested in participating in this initiative, please submit the Early Alert Participation Form by Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Please contact Amanda Turner, director of student success, with questions.
Faculty, sign up for the Early Alert initiative through Friday
Calling All Faculty:
It’s time to sign up to participate in the Early Alert program for the fall semester! Early Alert is a campus-wide initiative designed to identify students who may be experiencing challenges that impact their academic performance.
The Early Alert program consists of five outreach campaigns: three campaigns for 16-week classes and one campaign for eight-week classes. During the campaign, faculty can indicate concerns or kudos for each student. The goals are to work with students who may need additional support and celebrate those who are doing well. Students and success coaches will be notified via email. Success Coaches will follow up with each student, note the outcomes of their outreach, and eventually close the alert. Faculty will be able to view the outcomes. This process reinforces faculty messaging and enhances communications among faculty, students, and success coaches.
If you are interested in participating in this initiative, please submit the Early Alert Participation Form by Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Please contact Amanda Turner, director of student success, with questions.
It’s time for Early Alert
Calling All Faculty:
It’s time to sign up to participate in the Early Alert program for the fall semester! Early Alert is a campus-wide initiative designed to identify students who may be experiencing challenges that impact their academic performance.
The Early Alert program consists of five outreach campaigns: three campaigns for 16-week classes and one campaign for eight-week classes. During the campaign, faculty can indicate concerns or kudos for each student. The goals are to work with students who may need additional support and celebrate those who are doing well. Students and success coaches will be notified via email. Success Coaches will follow up with each student, note the outcomes of their outreach, and eventually close the alert. Faculty will be able to view the outcomes. This process reinforces faculty messaging and enhances communications among faculty, students, and success coaches.
If you are interested in participating in this initiative, please submit the Early Alert Participation Form by Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Please contact Amanda Turner, director of student success, with questions.
It’s time for Early Alert
Calling all faculty:
It’s time to sign up to participate in the Early Alert program for the fall semester! Early Alert is a campus-wide initiative designed to identify students who may be experiencing challenges that impact their academic performance.
The Early Alert program consists of five outreach campaigns: three campaigns for 16-week classes and one campaign for eight-week classes. During the campaign, faculty can indicate concerns or kudos for each student. The goals are to work with students who may need additional support and celebrate those who are doing well. Students and success coaches will be notified via email. Success coaches will follow up with each student, note the outcomes of their outreach, and eventually close the alert. Faculty will be able to view the outcomes. This process reinforces faculty messaging and enhances communications among faculty, students, and success coaches.
If you are interested in participating in this initiative, please submit the Early Alert Participation Form by Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Please contact Amanda Turner, director of student success, with questions.
Welcome back to LLCC, Alex Berry!
LLCC welcomes Alex Berry back to campus. Alex started his role as the new associate vice president of student success earlier this month. Alex returns to LLCC after working at Millikin University. Prior to Millikin, Alex served as the LLCC’s Director of Student Success. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Millikin and a master’s degree in college student personnel from Western Illinois University. You can reach him at alex.berry@llcc.edu or 217-786-2848.
LLCC welcomes three new employees!
John Sepanski
LLCC Student Succes welcomes John Sepanski as a new student success coach. John will coach students in arts and communication as well as English and humanities. His first day was Monday, May 13. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Millikin University and a master’s degree in education technology. He comes to us from the Goodwill Excel Center in St. Louis, an adult high school. You can reach John at 217-786-3686 Welcome to LLCC John!
David Miller
Information Technology Services welcomes David Miller to the team. David, a new project manager, started on May 13. David brings his project management experience from the State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology as well as Horace Mann. You can reach David at 217-786-3684. Welcome David!
Bobbi Lettimore
Department of English and Humanities welcomes Bobbi Lettimore as the new adminstrative assistant to the Dean of English and humanities. Bobbi’s first day was May 13. She comes to us from a K-2 charter school in Colombus, Ohio. She calls Waverly home, and is an LLCC alum! you can reach Bobbi at 217-786-3688. Welcome back to LLCC Bobbi!