Kyla Kruse, chief communications officer, was interviewed by WICS Newschannel 20 on Monday, Feb. 19. WICS covered LLCC’s Open House, which drew more than 300 guests. Visitors spoke with faculty and staff, viewed exhibits, toured select areas of campus, learned about the basics of college and choosing a major, and could apply for admission.
Category Archives: Recruitment & Admissions
LLCC Open House happens today
Join us in welcoming prospective students who will be on campus today for the LLCC Open House from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. The event is also being held at Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville.
Visitors can speak with faculty and staff, view exhibits, tour select areas of campus, learn about the basics of college and choosing a major, and apply for admission.
LLCC welcomes new director of Recruitment and Admissions
LLCC welcomes Luis Alarcon who joined us as director of recruitment and admissions. He began his new duties on Feb. 1. Luis comes to LLCC from Elgin Community College where he is an alumni and served most recently as recruitment coordinator. Luis has two bachelor degrees and a master’s degree from Eastern Illinois University, an M.Ed. from DePaul University and graduate certificates in diversity and equity, community college literature and student success and analytics. He is currently working on his doctoral dissertation through the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
You can reach Luis at 217-786-4965 or luis.alarcon@llcc.edu. Welcome Luis!
LLCC hosted the regional Academic Challenge yesterday
Thank you to everyone who assisted in a successful Academic Challenge yesterday.
We hosted nearly 200 area high school students who competed as individuals and as teams (of up to 14 students) testing in their choice of two subjects — biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering graphics, English, mathematics and physics.
Taylor Henrikson from Athens won a $30 gift card to the LLCC Bookstore. Hugh Beeler from Pleasant Plains and Vince Weller from Rochester both won $250 LLCC scholarships.
Those teams advancing to sectional competition include: Division 300 (high schools with 300 students or less) – Pawnee and Nokomis; Division 700 (high schools with 301-700 students) – Pleasant Plains and Athens; and Division 1500 (high schools with 701-1,500 students) – Glenwood and Rochester. Individuals that placed first or second in any division, but whose team did not advance, are eligible to participate in the sectional competition (see individual rankings below). Teams and individuals that score high enough at the sectional competition will advance to the state finals, which will be held April 8-11 at Eastern Illinois University.
Academic Challenge Happening Today in the Student Union
The 2024 regional Academic Challenge takes place today in the LLCC Student Union. Approximately 198 students from 12 area high schools will compete in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering graphics, English, mathematics and physics. Teams will begin arriving around 8 a.m. and will depart for their home school around 2 p.m. Because of the academic nature of the competition, you may notice a temporary route was created to access the bookstore and Quiznos during this time. Thank you for helping make this a good experience for everyone.
LLCC Open House to be held Feb. 19
Prospective students interested in starting or restarting college or training for a new career are invited to visit LLCC for a campus open house on Monday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus, and at Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville.
“Start here at LLCC, whether you are looking to earn a degree or train for a hands-on career,” says LLCC President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. “I invite you to join us at this event to explore majors, our low cost and personalized services that help students reach their goals.”
Visitors can speak with faculty and staff, view exhibits, tour select areas of campus, learn about the basics of college and choosing a major, and apply for admission.
Registration for the event is encouraged and available at www.llcc.edu/open-house or by calling 217-786-2292.
Today is the LLCC Open House!
Please help us welcome prospective students and their families today, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for the LLCC Open House! The event is being held at the LLCC campus in Springfield and at Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville.
Visitors can check in at the event information tent.
Please feel free to talk to any visitors you encounter about the advantages of enrolling at LLCC, and let them know we’re ready to help them experience college success!
LLCC at Capital Education Fair yesterday
LLCC recruitment staff attended the annual Capital Education Fair at the Orr Building yesterday. Students from all county and city schools in our area attend to receive more information about college opportunities!
Welcome to new staff
The following staff joined LLCC on June 1.
LLCC alum Susan Boehler is a student success coach for the college. She has 26 years of experience in higher education, including Lincoln College, Benedictine University and University of Illinois Springfield. Susan earned a master’s degree in organizational development from Benedictine. She can be reached at 217-786-3459 or susan.boehler@llcc.edu.
Lisa Clanton also serves as a student student success coach for LLCC. She is originally from Springfield and worked seven years in advising for Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the areas of athletics, business and analytics, and engineering. Lisa earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in sports administration from SIUC. She can be reached at 217-786-3458 or lisa.clanton@llcc.edu.
Brandon Davis has joined LLCC as an enrollment services representative. He previously worked as an onboarding specialist at Afni and worked four years in production assistance at WHOW radio. Brandon earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from Lincoln Christian University. He can be reached at 217-786-3455 or brandon.davis@llcc.edu.
Chelsy Lovelace is also an enrollment services representative for the college. She worked 15 years for Blue Cross health insurance and enjoys waitressing at a local restaurant in her free time.
Chelsy can be reached at 217-786-3456 or chelsy.lovelace@llcc.edu.
Briana Taylor has joined the college as a human resources associate. She comes to LLCC with experience as an HR assistant/coordinator and an accounting/administrative assistant. Briana earned a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State University. She can be reached at 217-786-2376 or briana.taylor@llcc.edu.
Welcome Susan, Lisa, Brandon, Chelsy and Briana!
Congratulations to Dr. Bryan Goers
Dr. Bryan Goers, interim associate vice president, enrollment services, recently graduated with his doctorate degree in education from the University of Missouri – Columbia.
Congratulations!