Convocation for faculty and staff will be held Friday, Aug. 18 in Cass Gym beginning with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. The presentation starts at 9 a.m. with these topics and speakers:

• Strategic Plan Update – Dr. Jason Dockter, professor, English
• SteppingSTONES Campaign – Karen Sanders, executive director, LLCC Foundation
• Higher Learning Commission Persistence and Completion Academy – Dr. Lesley Frederick, vice president, LLCC Student Services and Dr. Alison Stachera, professor, English
• President’s Message – Dr. Charlotte Warren

Attendees are encouraged to bring an item(s) for the LLCC Food Pantry that assists students with food insecurity. All food items must not be expired, and single serve/individual portion items are preferred. For suggested items, visit www.llcc.edu/food-pantry-list.