Spend a moment this month viewing select works from the college’s permanent collection at the Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery. You can catch the exhibit weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Nov. 1. Read more about the collection online.
Today’s Faculty Development Workshop: Yes, It’s Possible to Do Group Assignments in Online Classes
This week’s Faculty Development Workshop focuses on group assignments in online classes. In this session, participants will learn how to implement group assignments into online courses utilizing Canvas features. Participants will practice strategies for creating groups, preparing assignments with specific group guidelines, obtaining student follow-up, and grading.
The workshop, led by Christie Hovey, professor of business, meets 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Sangamon Hall, Room 1101. Register online.
View the entire fall lineup of workshopes, AIeL open offices and more online.
KUDOS nominations being accepted
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are open! They will be accepted through Friday, Sept. 27. Faculty and staff can nominate a deserving colleague by submitting the KUDOS form (also available by clicking on the KUDOS tab in the upper-right corner of LincIn). Please use a Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form. The KUDOS awards will be announced Friday, October 11.
The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC.
Reminder: PRM has thank you cards if you’d like to personalize a note of gratitude for a coworker.
Learning Resources for Students Workgroup meets Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.
The third of five LLCC workgroups, inspired by convocation, meets Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 1-3 p.m. in the R.H. Stephens Room.
Learning Resources for Students
We have a number of supports available for our students, but we need to ask whether our models of delivery are keeping pace with the changing learning needs of our students and reducing the stigma of asking for help. This workgroup will determine the resources and delivery needed for the future.
Co-chairs: Ryan Roberts, Alex Berry
Cabinet Liaison: Kyla Kruse
Kick-off Meeting: Sept. 18, 1-3 p.m., R.H. Stephens Room
All LLCC colleagues are encouraged to join a workgroup that interests them. Diverse input helps ensure that decisions are well-rounded and consider the needs of the entire campus community. See the message from Dr. Charlotte Warren and the entire list of kick-off meetings.
Join Us at the Employee Health Fair
We’re excited to invite all employees to our upcoming Employee Health Fair! This is a great opportunity to focus on your health and wellness while connecting with local resources.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 10
Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: LLCC Student Union
We will have 22 area vendors on site offering valuable information, samples, and services to help you on your wellness journey. You can look forward to:
- LLCC Culinary Student Program Demos
- Local Gym Demo from Farrell’s of Springfield
- Free Chair Massages from Inner Health Spa
Whether you’re looking for new ways to stay active, relax, or improve your overall well-being, there’s something for everyone at the health fair. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about maintaining a healthy lifestyle!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Share your idea for a Professional Development Day Session
LLCC’s Fall Professional Development Day will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The Faculty Development Advisory Group is currently seeking proposals for sessions. This call for proposals will close at 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7.
Professional Development Day is a great opportunity to share new ideas and teaching success stories, and to explore innovative teaching and learning experiences with your colleagues.
Suggested topics for presentation proposals include:
- Active Learning
- AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- Assessment
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ)
- Online Teaching and Learning
- Open Educational Resources (OER)
- Recent research/scholarship work
- Student Engagement and Motivation
- Technology Tools for Teaching
In addition to specific session proposals, this year’s form also allows you to suggest a general topic or theme for consideration, along with the names of anyone on or off campus who might be able to speak to this topic.
LLCC is now a member of WCET
WCET stands for the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies and is a leader in the practice, policy, & advocacy of digital learning in higher education. WCET is a member-driven organization that brings together colleges, universities, higher education organizations, and companies to collectively improve the quality and reach of digital learning programs. As a member college all employees at LLCC may access WCET communications and content in a variety of ways.
- Join the community discussions by creating a MIX profile. MIX is the WCET community platform for discussion and collaboration. To participate complete your profile and select your topics of interest.
- Register for upcoming events and webcasts.
- Check out the many useful resources.
- WCET’s YouTube channel with webcast recordings.
- Frontiers, the WCET blog, subscribe for timely policy updates and sharing of innovative practices from members.
- WCET Frontiers Pod, WCET’s podcast series.
- WCET is continually creating member-only resources and adding them to MIX.
WCET Webinar – today
Join the webinar, Transforming Curriculum: Time-Saving Strategies for Enhanced Rigor Through Alignment, today at 1 p.m. Register online.
What’s your bandwidth for evaluating programmatic strategies, academic rigor, and student success, and how do you ensure that what is created actually meets these requirements? In this insightful webcast, educators and academic leaders will discover the powerful impact of leveraging foundational alignment practices to drive continuous improvement and support student success. From aligning learning objectives to assessments, this session dives into practical strategies for optimizing educational programs to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners. Speakers will outline how course mapping and the alignment of programs can help institutions save time, proactively foster a culture of excellence, and elevate student achievement to new heights.
Volleyball Super Fan Game is tomorrow!
Cheer on the Loggers at the Super Fan home volleyball game on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. in Cass Gym as they take on John Wood Community College. There will be free popcorn and chances for fans to win prizes!
Parking during Ag & Workforce Careers Expo, Sept. 19
On Thursday, Sept. 19, employees are asked to park in lots 9, 11, 13 or 15 or in Cass Gym lots. View campus map.
(Note: LLCC students are encouraged to park in Lots 1, 3, 5 and 7.)
LLCC’s Ag & Workforce Careers Expo will be held on campus that day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The outdoor event connects high school students with local employers to learn about careers in ag, health care and the skilled trades. More than 1,000 high school students and 90 employers are expected at the event. Lots on the southwest side of campus and the exit drive heading north from the Workforce Careers Center are closed for the event.
Thank you for your assistance as we welcome many high school students and employers to campus.
Internship Fair Happening Sept. 24
LLCC will be hosting an Internship Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.
This is a great chance for students to learn about internship opportunities from organizations with openings right now and future openings in 2025. Opportunities are available in IT, business, accounting, marketing, graphic design, communications, engineering, public sector and more. Please encourage students to attend and connect with employers!