Category Archives: Student Services

03.25.25

March for Your Mental Health this Thursday

The IV Leaguers Nursing Club is hosting a “March for Your Mental Health” event on Thursday, March 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., to bring awareness and resources to students, particularly those in nursing and health care professions.

The event, in Montgomery Hall, will feature the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Memorial Behavioral Health, Gateway Foundation and SIU School of Medicine. It will include nutrition and wellness information from Balance Yoga, Shake This/Eat That and the massage therapy program. The LLCC Student Care Coordinator will be available and the student care cart will be onsite.

Please encourage students to attend this “mental health matters” day!

03.24.25

Mental Health Monday today

Join Kellee Phillips, student care coordinator, in the A. Lincoln Commons lounge today, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a day of wellness and self-care! There will be different activities for students to partake in, including yoga from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 1162. The Student Care Cart will be present throughout the day as well. Stop by and take some time for yourself!

03.21.25

MENTAL HEALTH MONDAY, MARCH 24

Join Kellee Phillips, student care coordinator, in the A. Lincoln Commons lounge on Monday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a day of wellness and self-care! There will be different activities for students to partake in, including yoga from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 1162. The Student Care Cart will be present throughout the day as well. Stop by and take some time for yourself!

03.21.25

Contributions Being accepted for an upcoming exhibit

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, LLCC Compliance and Prevention will be presenting the “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit aimed at challenging the damaging myth that survivors of sexual assault are at fault. This exhibit showcases a collection of clothing worn by survivors during their assault, paired with personal stories that dispel this misconception and highlight the diverse realities of sexual violence.

To bring this exhibit to life, they are seeking specific clothing items to complete the curated outfits. The following clothing items are needed:

  • School gym shorts and T-shirt (size to fit a 12-year-old female)
  • T-shirt from elementary school and flared jeans (size to fit an eight-year-old female)
  • T-shirt and jeans (size to fit a 12-year-old female)
  • Wide legged jeans, an oversized cream color sweater and a pair of white tennis shoes (size to fit a college-aged female)
  • A flannel shirt, a grey T-shirt and jeans (size to fit a college-aged female)
  • Jeans and a T-shirt (size to fit a high-school-aged female)
  • Child’s dress (size to fit a five-year-old female)
  • Pink shirt and capris (size to fit a 10-year-old female)
  • Flannel pajamas (size to fit an adult female)
  • Pajamas (size to fit an eight-year-old female)
  • Pajamas (size to fit a six-year-old male)
  • Pair of jeans and a sweater (size to fit a college-aged female)
  • Boy’s baseball uniform (size to fit a 10-year-old male)
  • Homecoming dress (size to fit a high-school-aged female)
  • Disposable baby diaper
  • T-shirt and shorts (size to fit a six-year-old male)
  • Bathing suit (size to fit a 13-year-old male)

Donations are being collected in a box located near the front desk of the Student Services Hub.

03.17.25

Lunch and Learn: Supporting Neurodiverse Students

Join us for a complimentary lunch and an interactive session on how we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for neurodiverse students. This event is open to students, faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about neurodiversity and ways to foster success for all learners. We need your voice to help provide insights on best practices, accommodations and strategies to support all students in academic and campus life!

Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Menard Hall, Room 1162

Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP! For questions, accommodations or to RSVP please email Shelley Vaughan, compliance and prevention coordinator, or call 217-786-3682. You may also contact the LLCC Accessibility Services at 217-786-2375.

03.17.25

Contributions Being accepted for an upcoming exhibit

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, LLCC Compliance and Prevention will be presenting the “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit aimed at challenging the damaging myth that survivors of sexual assault are at fault. This exhibit showcases a collection of clothing worn by survivors during their assault, paired with personal stories that dispel this misconception and highlight the diverse realities of sexual violence.

To bring this exhibit to life, they are seeking specific clothing items to complete the curated outfits. The following clothing items are needed:

  • School gym shorts and T-shirt (size to fit a 12-year-old female)
  • T-shirt from elementary school and flared jeans (size to fit an eight-year-old female)
  • T-shirt and jeans (size to fit a 12-year-old female)
  • Wide legged jeans, an oversized cream color sweater and a pair of white tennis shoes (size to fit a college-aged female)
  • A flannel shirt, a grey T-shirt and jeans (size to fit a college-aged female)
  • Jeans and a T-shirt (size to fit a high-school-aged female)
  • Child’s dress (size to fit a five-year-old female)
  • Pink shirt and capris (size to fit a 10-year-old female)
  • Flannel pajamas (size to fit an adult female)
  • Pajamas (size to fit an eight-year-old female)
  • Pajamas (size to fit a six-year-old male)
  • Pair of jeans and a sweater (size to fit a college-aged female)
  • Boy’s baseball uniform (size to fit a 10-year-old male)
  • Homecoming dress (size to fit a high-school-aged female)
  • Disposable baby diaper
  • T-shirt and shorts (size to fit a six-year-old male)
  • Bathing suit (size to fit a 13-year-old male)

Donations are being collected in a box located near the front desk of the Student Services Hub.

03.07.25

Lunch and Learn: Supporting Neurodiverse Students

Join us for a complimentary lunch and an interactive session on how we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for neurodiverse students. This event is open to students, faculty and staff who are interested in learning more about neurodiversity and ways to foster success for all learners. We need your voice to help provide insights on best practices, accommodations and strategies to support all students in academic and campus life!

Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
Location: Menard Hall, Room 1162

Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP! For questions, accommodations or to RSVP please email Shelley Vaughan, compliance and prevention coordinator, or call 217-786-3682. You may also contact the LLCC Accessibility Services at 217-786-2375.

03.07.25

Contributions Being accepted for an upcoming exhibit

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, LLCC will be presenting the “What Were You Wearing?” exhibit aimed at challenging the damaging myth that survivors of sexual assault are at fault. This exhibit showcases a collection of clothing worn by survivors during their assault, paired with personal stories that dispel this misconception and highlight the diverse realities of sexual violence.

To bring this exhibit to life, LLCC Student Services is seeking specific clothing items to complete the curated outfits. The following clothing items are needed:

  • School gym shorts and T-shirt (size to fit a 12-year-old female)
  • T-shirt from elementary school and flared jeans (size to fit an eight-year-old female)
  • T-shirt and jeans (size to fit a 12-year-old female)
  • Wide legged jeans, an oversized cream color sweater and a pair of white tennis shoes (size to fit a college-aged female)
  • A flannel shirt, a grey T-shirt and jeans (size to fit a college-aged female)
  • Jeans and a T-shirt (size to fit a high-school-aged female)
  • Child’s dress (size to fit a five-year-old female)
  • Pink shirt and capris (size to fit a 10-year-old female)
  • Flannel pajamas (size to fit an adult female)
  • Pajamas (size to fit an eight-year-old female)
  • Pajamas (size to fit a six-year-old male)
  • Pair of jeans and a sweater (size to fit a college-aged female)
  • Boy’s baseball uniform (size to fit a 10-year-old male)
  • Homecoming dress (size to fit a high-school-aged female)
  • Disposable baby diaper
  • T-shirt and shorts (size to fit a six-year-old male)
  • Bathing suit (size to fit a 13-year-old male)

Donations are being collected in a box located near the front desk of the Student Services Hub.

03.04.25

TIME OUT TUESDAY WITH GATEWAY TODAY

Join us in the A. Lincoln Commons lounge for relaxing activities and resources from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Gateway Foundation will be in the lounge from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. providing information and resources regarding substance use.
There will be coloring pages and puzzles for students to partake in. Encourage students to take a 20-30 minute mental break for their wellness!