08.11.16

Convocation is Friday, Aug. 19!

50th logo from convo invitePlan to attend 2016 CONVOCATION

for all faculty and staff

Friday, Aug. 19, 8:30 a.m., Cass Gym

8:30-9 a.m. Breakfast

9-10 a.m. Presentations on TRIO/Open Door Programs, AQIP (Academic Quality Improvement Program) and Strategic Planning; a Message from the President and a 50th Anniversary Skit.

10 a.m. 50th anniversary faculty/staff photo outside Cass Gym. Wear your 50th anniversary T-shirt! (Complimentary T-shirts available for pickup in the LLCC Foundation office beginning Monday, Aug. 15, or at Convocation.)

08.11.16

Former adjunct horticulture instructor passes away

Former adjunct horticulture instructor, Bill Bolt, passed away on Aug. 7, 2016 at the age of 69.  A service will take place Friday, Aug. 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Knox Knolls Free Methodist Church in Springfield. Our condolences to his family and friends.

08.10.16

LLCC’s 50th anniversary kicks off at Convocation!

50th logo from convo inviteThe celebration marking the 50th anniversary of LLCC’s founding will kick off at Convocation Friday, Aug. 19, 8:30 a.m. in Cass Gym!

Those attending are asked to wear a new 50th anniversary LLCC T-shirt. A photo of faculty and staff in the shape of “50” will be taken after Convocation just outside Cass Gym.

Pick up your complimentary T-shirt beginning Monday, Aug. 15! The LLCC Foundation office is serving as the distribution point for the T-shirts. If you can’t make it to the Foundation office next week, the shirts will also be available as you enter Convocation.

The new 50th logo was designed by Greg Walbert, graphic design manager, Public Relations and Marketing. He also designed the college’s award-winning 40th anniversary logo. Look for the logo on new boulevard banners leading into campus soon!

08.10.16

LLCC and IC sign educational transfer agreement

Charlotte Warren, Barbara Farley sign agreementThe presidents of Lincoln Land Community College and Illinois College signed an agreement yesterday allowing elementary education majors to start at LLCC, transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree at IC in a total of four years, prepared to become licensed teachers.

This is the first transfer agreement between the two institutions. Dr. Charlotte Warren, president of LLCC, and Dr. Barbara Farley, president of IC, said students will be prepared for a career field that, due to retirements, is expected to see a rise in the need for replacements over the next five to 10 years.

“We enjoy a close proximity to Illinois College with our LLCC-Jacksonville Outreach Center, and many of our graduates throughout the years have chosen to continue their education at IC,” said Dr. Warren. “Today we’re pleased to formally sign an articulation agreement to facilitate transfer of LLCC students to IC for the completion of a baccalaureate degree in elementary education.”

Dr. Warren noted that students seeking a career in elementary education will be able to attend LLCC for the first two years, earning an associate degree, while also taking two education classes at IC. The LLCC students taking classes at IC will pay tuition at the current LLCC tuition rates.  Read more. 

08.10.16

In the News

Dr. Charlotte Warren, president, was interviewed by WICS for this story about a new articulation agreement with Illinois College for Elementary Education.  The State Journal-Register ran this story and this article appeared in the Jacksonville Journal-Courier. Eileen Tepatti, vice president, Academic Services, discussed the agreement this morning in this interview on WTAX radio. Lynn Whalen, executive director, PRM was interviewed on WTIM radio about the agreement.

David Bowman, workforce specialist, was interviewed about LLCC’s new Agricultural Watershed Management program for the farm report airing today at 6:40 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. on WTIM and WHOW.

Jolene Adams, culinary institute coordinator, wrote “Sweet Corn Desserts” for the Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register today.

 

08.10.16

Power outage planned for Friday night

In preparation for the Energy Monitoring Project, there will be a power outage in Sangamon and Menard Halls beginning at 10:00 p.m. this Friday.  The power will be out for approximately three hours.  No other outages are expected for the remainder of the project.

08.09.16

KBOX Software Updates

When first logging into the KBOX software, you will now need to click on the Help Desk tab to the left to submit a new ticket and/or view existing tickets.

The ability to print a ticket (or save as a .pdf) in a printer friendly format has been added. While viewing the details of a ticket, at the top left click on Choose Action, Print Ticket. Here you can choose the appropriate location to save as a file or print if hard copy is physically needed.

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08.09.16

Reminder of Subway Hours

  • Week of Aug. 8 – Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Week of Aug. 15 – Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Week of Aug. 22 – Normal hours for the semester of Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. resume
08.08.16

Fire Alarm Testing

Facilities Services will be conducting annual testing of the fire alarm systems in all buildings beginning on Monday, Aug. 8, through Monday, Aug. 15. Disruptions will be kept to a minimum; however, it will be necessary to activate  horns and strobes during the testing. We appreciate your patience as we perform this necessary testing.

Thank you,
Dave Bretscher
Director, Facilities Services