If you are interested in a personalized retirement counseling appointment with SURS representatives, please read the attached document to enroll for the upcoming on campus visit.
Thank you from Robin Ackman
I’d like to thank my LLCC family for all the ways you’ve supported me since my mom’s passing. Each and every hug, message, card, phone call, chat and tearful moment many have shared with me have further made me realize how lucky I am to work here. My mom would have been touched to learn about the donations made by LLCC and employees to the APL. She adored her animals; they were part of her family and your donations will help the APL will help them in their mission to place animals in good homes. Thank you so much.
Facts about Autism: #3
The total costs per year for children with ASD in the United States were estimated to be between $11.5 billion – $60.9 billion (2011 US dollars). This significant economic burden represents a variety of direct and in-direct costs, from medical care to special education to lost parental productivity.
Shop the Office Supply Swap today
Today is the day you can shop the Finance Department’s Office Supply Swap in the R. H. Stephens Room. From 8 a.m.-2 p.m., everyone is invited to come in and “shop” for items your office can use. You do NOT need to have contribute items to shop for items. This program is designed to eliminate waste and extend the usefulness of items we already have on campus as well as create a cost savings by not having to order certain supplies that may already be in existence but are not being used.
Paul Simon Essay Contest winners announced
Please join the Writing Center and Student Life in congratulating this year’s local winners of the Paul Simon Essay Contest. 1st place goes to Olatayo Ajenifuja whose essay has been forwarded on to the statewide competition for his chance at a $500 scholarship. Anita Glydewell was awarded 2nd place, and Kyle Kieffer earned our 3rd place prize. We would also like to the thank the LLCC Foundation and the bookstore for their support in donating prizes for our local winners.
Upcoming ITDE Workshops
Practical Response to Active Shooters
Facilitators: LLCC Police Department
Wednesday, April 6, 4-6 p.m. | Menard Hall, 1168
If you ever found yourself in an active shooter event, would you know what to do? As with any emergency situation, prior thought and planning play an immense role in our individual response to these highly stressful incidents. Presented by members of the Lincoln Land Community College Police Department, this hands-on training will provide you with options on what to do during an active shooter incident, teach you how to do them, and then give you an opportunity to actually practice these newly learned skills in a supportive, non-stressful environment. Full-time and adjunct faculty are encouraged to attend. Click here to register for this session.
The remaining workshops offered by ITDE this semester are:
Rethinking Diversity by Including Disability – Wednesday, April 13
Blackboard Open Lab – Wednesday, April 20 and Monday, May 9
How Can Blackboard Make Your Life Easier? – Thursday, April 21
For more information or to register for one of these sessions, click HERE.
Condolences to Nancy Walton
Our sincere condolences to Nancy Walton, professor of nursing, on the passing of her mother, Agnes (Aggie) Mahkovtz. Private family services are being held. To read the obituary or leave online condolences, visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions be made to the Carlinville Area Hospital Lifeline Program or to the Elizabeth Rosenberger Scholarship with the LLCC Foundation.
Latest Curriculum Team Recommendations posted
The Curriculum Team met March 25. View the recommendations discussed and approved by the team at this meeting.
Facts about Autism: #2
About one in 68 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ASD is reported to occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. ASD is almost five times more common among boys (one in 42) than among girls (one in 189).
2016 Master Teacher Finalists announced
Five faculty members have been named finalists for the 2016 Drs. Raymond and Ann Pearson Master Teacher Award. They are:
- Janice Badgett, Professor, Nursing
- Deborah Brothers, Professor, English
- Jason Dockter, Professor, English
- Mary Goldstein, Professor, Nursing
- Ryan Roberts, Professor, Librarian
One of these individuals will be named the award recipient at the annual faculty and staff recognition ceremony on Thursday, May 5, in the Student Union. The Pearson award annually recognizes a full-time faculty member for his or her exceptional contributions to student learning.
Drs. Raymond and Ann Pearson, longtime Springfield physicians, made this award possible through a generous contribution to the LLCC Foundation. The LLCC Foundation would like to thank all of this year’s nominees for their energy and efforts every day on behalf of LLCC students.