Category Archives: Student Services

03.01.24

You’re invited to a discussion on mental health

National Alliance on Mental Illness presents In Our Own Voice. Join us in the first ever opportunity to listen to a personal perspective on what it's like to be a leader living with a mental health condition. March 6, 1-2 p.m. in the Trutter Center. Break the stigma. Change attitudes adn asumptions about mental health. For more information contact Kellee Phillips, student care coordinator. 217-786-2409.Join us on March 6 as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) presents, “In Our Own Voice.” This presentation is designed to change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions.

This 60-minute presentation provides:

  • An opportunity to hear open and honest perspectives on a highly misunderstood topic.
  • A chance to ask leaders questions, allowing for a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and dispelling of stereotypes and misconceptions.
  • The understanding that people with mental health conditions have lives enriched by hopes, dreams and goals.
  • Information on how to learn more about mental health and get involved with the mental health community.

Please note that sessions are being held separately for students and employees and will be held in the Trutter Center. See times below.

Student Session: 1-2 p.m.
Employee Session: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

02.28.24

You’re invited to a discussion on mental health

National Alliance on Mental Illness presents In Our Own Voice. Join us in the first ever opportunity to listen to a personal perspective on what it's like to be a leader living with a mental health condition. March 6, 1-2 p.m. in the Trutter Center. Break the stigma. Change attitudes adn asumptions about mental health. For more information contact Kellee Phillips, student care coordinator. 217-786-2409.Join us on March 6 as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) presents, “In Our Own Voice.” This presentation is designed to change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions.

This 60-minute presentation provides:

  • An opportunity to hear open and honest perspectives on a highly misunderstood topic.
  • A chance to ask leaders questions, allowing for a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and dispelling of stereotypes and misconceptions.
  • The understanding that people with mental health conditions have lives enriched by hopes, dreams and goals.
  • Information on how to learn more about mental health and get involved with the mental health community.

Please note that sessions are being held separately for students and employees and will be held in the Trutter Center. See times below.

Student Session: 1-2 p.m.
Employee Session: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

02.20.24

“You Know?” student communication: Week of Feb. 19

You know? LLCCPlease join us in letting students know that commencement is around the corner.

Students who plan to earn their degree or certificate in spring/summer 2024, must apply for graduation. They can find the graduation application in LoggerCentral.

Caps and gowns, for those eligible to participate in commencement, go on sale March 27. Details will be emailed to their llcc.edu accounts. Information about the 2024 LLCC Commencement ceremony can be found on the graduation webpage.

 

01.24.24

LLCC welcomes Kellee Phillips and Nick Johnson

Kellee PhillipsLLCC Student Services welcomes Kellee Phillips who began work on Jan. 2. Kellee is in the newly added role of student care coordinator. Kellee will be working with students to direct them to well-being and mental health services available on and off campus. She will be partnering with faculty and staff on how to work with students with mental health and well-being issues. Kellee will also be developing workshops, classroom trainings and resources for students to expand their skills in personal management and growth. Kellee earned a bachelor’s degree in social work and most recently worked at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School as a school social worker and counselor. If you’d like to reach out to Kellee, you can do so at 217-786-2409 or kellee.phillips@llcc.edu.

Nick JohnsonLLCC Workforce Equity Initiative welcomes Nick Johnson to the team. Nick began work on Jan. 16 as a WEI program assistant. Nick has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Blackburn College. Prior to coming to LLCC, Nick served as a foster care manager through the Department of Children and Family Services. If you’d like to reach out to Nick, you can do so at 217-786-4964 or Nicholas.johnson@llcc.edu. Welcome to LLCC, Nick!

01.23.24

Thank you for helping with Welcome Week!

LLCC Public Relations and Marketing thanks everyone who joined us in greeting and assisting students across campus last week. You helped students get a great start to the spring semester! It would not have been possible without all of you who took time out of your busy days to help students find classes, print off schedules and much more.

Those who helped PRM greet during Welcome Week included: Sarah Bailey, Kristin Booher, Mackenzie Bryant, Shanda Byer, Josh Collins, Cody Cox, Lyndsey Craigmiles Brooks, Brandon Davis, Alex Dean, Tiffany Elliott, Jeannette Garceau, Kerry Harden, Claire Heffron-McKinney, Leslie Johnson, Christina Negley, Crystal Norris, Stacey Olson, LLCC Police Department, Katrina Quattlander, Leanne Roseberry, Karen Sanders, Amy Strawn, Lindsey Weihmeir and Kim Wilson.

01.18.24

Student Technology Center opens to help students

Students have another resource for technology help on campus. The Student Technology Center, located in the lower level of Sangamon Hall, near the Canvas Support desk, offers help with course technology and digital media questions related to LLCC coursework.

Students can make an appointment online with the Student Technology Center, by calling 217-786-2345 or by simply stopping by.

The IT Help Desk will still be the go-to place for questions about the network, user accounts and software downloads. Students may reach the IT Help Desk via email or by calling 217-786-2555.

01.17.24

“You know?” student communication: Week of Jan. 16

You know? LLCCPlease join us in letting students know that we’re so glad they’re joining us this semester and to keep an eye out for “You know?” messages, which will help keep them in the loop on important dates, events and services available to them as LLCC students.

Also, throughout the semester, LLCC Student Life will be hosting events for learning, skill building and fun. To get notifications, students can download the Lincoln Landing app, using their LLCC email address to sign in. More information is available www.llcc.edu/lincoln-landing.

01.17.24

January is Stalking Awareness Month

January 2024 is the 20th annual National Stalking Awareness Month. Learn more about stalking in this brief video from the Stalking, Prevention, Awareness & Resource Center (SPARC) of Aequitas.

Join us on Thursday, Jan. 18, for a Day of Action for stalking awareness by wearing anything with sparkles so we can #SparkleAgainstStalking

Information resources, support and options about stalking may be found on the LLCC website. Know It. Name It. Stop It.

Also, check out our Sweet or Stalker? event on Monday, Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the A. Lincoln Commons.

01.08.24

Extended hours for spring registration this week

LLCC Student Services and Bookstore are offering extended hours for spring registration this week. They are open:

  • Monday-Thursday, Jan. 8-11, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The college will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 15.

Spring semester classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 16.