Category Archives: Student Services

09.03.24

Help for students with housing needs and more

Hello from Student Success! We hope your semester is going well. We’d like to take the opportunity to remind faculty and staff that if you encounter a student that needs assistance with basic needs or housing related needs, please refer them to Claire Heffron-McKinney, LLCC’s HOUSE and benefit liaison. You can refer a student through this online link.

Claire will reach out to the student within 1-2 business days; if Claire is out of the office at the time the referral is received, another staff member will reach out and Claire will then follow up with the student.

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the services available to students that are listed on the Housing Insecurities Student Support Page.

08.29.24

Mental Health Support for Students

This is a friendly reminder that if you notice a student in need extra mental health support or may be experiencing mental health challenges, we have a student care coordinator who can assist students in finding the appropriate mental health resources. You can refer the student to LLCC Student Care Coordinator Kellee Phillips.

  • If you notice a student in crisis (a potential harm/threat to themselves or others), please contact the LLCC Police Department immediately at 217-786-2222 or 911.
  • If you notice a student in distress (experiencing extreme emotions), please contact Kellee Phillips via teams at 217-786-2409.

Let’s make sure that we are not only looking out for one another, but also for our students! No one should have to go through anything alone.

08.26.24

Fall 2024 Math Center & Peer Tutor Hours

The Dennis P. Beveridge Math Center is open the following hours to assist students in their LLCC math or math-intensive courses:

  • Mondays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Thursdays 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Fridays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Faculty, staff, and students can also access the Math Center schedule online.

Peer Tutoring

Peer tutors are a valuable resource in student success. Our peer tutors work with students who want extra support for a wide variety of LLCC courses. Students work with peer tutors to review course content, get help with homework, prepare for quizzes and tests or just to have an accountability partner. Whatever a student’s goals, working with a peer tutor is a great way to practice academic habits that lead to success.

Faculty, staff and students can access peer tutor availability via the Student Guide to Peer Tutors.

Faculty can share this information with students through their Canvas course shells with the link above or these embed codes:

Peer tutoring: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/XYJFYsXwBNne6llW?ref=Link

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Math Center: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/no48ajLYjvDsCyic?ref=Link

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08.21.24

Enrollment Services teams up for LLCC Food Pantry

Five members of the Enrollment Services team pose by the items they purchased to donate to the LLCC student pantry.LLCC Enrollment Services tackled the LLCC Food Pantry wish list as a team last week. Members chipped in to buy quick and easy microwavable meals and snacks to fill the pantry for the fall 2024 semester. Thanks for thinking of students!

Donations can also be dropped off in the LLCC Student Life office any time. View more information on current needs, making monetary donations and the partnership with LLCC Quiznos.

08.14.24

LLCC welcomes Randi Riemann, director of accessibility services

Randi RiemannLLCC Student Services welcomes Randi Riemann to the team. Randi began her role as the new director of accessibility services on July 1. She is a proud LLCC alum who holds a master’s degree in educational leadership and bachelor’s degree in agricultural education. Prior to LLCC, she was the principal and special education coordinator at Morrisonville junior/senior high school. Welcome back to LLCC Randi!

08.12.24

LLCC offering extended hours for fall registration

LLCC Student Services and Bookstore will offer extended hours for fall registration on the Springfield campus. Student services include admissions, registration, records, financial aid, testing and student success coaching.

  • Monday-Thursday, Aug. 12-15, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Friday, Aug. 16, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Testing closed)

Fall 16-week classes begin Aug. 19. Eight-week classes begin Aug. 19 and Oct. 14. Current students may register for classes via LoggerCentral or by phone (217-786-2292). New students should first apply to LLCC or visit www.llcc.edu/new for more information.

07.29.24

Student Well Being Mental Health Task Force Update

The Student Well Being Mental Health Task Force has been working hard this summer on creating a Mental Health Resources Canvas shell! This shell will be available to all students and faculty at the start of the fall semester. The goal of this canvas shell is to provide mental health resources and information that are easily accessible to all students.

The task force has also been discussing the possibility of combining wellness services.

If you have any questions or suggestions on resources to be included in the Canvas shell, please contact Kellee Phillips, student care coordinator at kellee.phillips@llcc.edu or 217-786-2409.

07.23.24

Support services for students and employees

With recent events, we want to remind all faculty and staff of support services available.

TalkSpace is available for all our students using the keyword: Loggers. You may also have students reach out to Kellee Phillips, student care coordinator, at kellee.phillips@llcc.edu or 217-786-2409, if they are in need of additional support or are seeking mental health resources. Kellee can connect students with the appropriate resources.

Resources are available for employees through the Deer Oaks Higher Ed Employee Assistance Program (EAP). More information is available on the Health and Wellness section of the Employee Portal. If you have questions, please contact Rachel Duff, campus health and wellness coordinator, at rachel.duff@llcc.edu.