Lincoln Land Community College was names Best College/University in the 2016 SJ-R Reader’s Choice Awards! Congratulations to everyone and thank you voters!
Light it up blue for Autism Awareness
The A-Team (LLCC’s Autism Awareness and Support Group) invites you to attend an autism informational fair on Friday, April 1 in A. Lincoln Commons, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will coincide with World Autism Awareness Day (April 2) and Autism Awareness Month (April), as well as the international Light It Up Blue campaign, which encourages participates to wear blue and use blue light bulbs to help raise awareness of autism. Representatives from LLCC and the Springfield area will be available to raise awareness, answer questions, and offer support.
We also encourage all staff to wear blue on Friday to help support autism awareness at LLCC.
In the News
An article in the U.S Department of Education IFLE March newsletter featured the LLCC Arts and Humanities partnership with the Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies at University of Illinois for the “Cultural Values in the Eastern World” film and lecture series. Ashley Green, assistant professor of English, Paul Van Heuklom, professor of English, Dean Tim Humphrey and student Brandon Lewis all appeared in the article.
Congratulations to Danyle Watkins!
Danyle Watkins, program coordinator, Early Childhood Education, has been nominated as a 2016 Children’s Champion by the Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children (AEYC). Nominees will be recognized at the Capitol on April 13, followed by a reception and awards presentation at the Illinois State Library. The 2016 Children’s Champions represent shining examples of those in our communities doing good things for children. Congratulations Danyle!
NOTICE REGARDING END OF THE MONTH DEPOSITS
The deadline to submit your deposits to the Finance Department is Wednesday, March 30 at noon! As a reminder, if you’ve taken in funds, it is necessary to submit them and corresponding deposit slips to the Finance Department on a daily basis. Please hand the deposit to Elyse Calhoun, Libby Elder or Robin Ackman as monies should not be left unattended. If you have questions, please contact Elyse at ext 62204 or Robin at ext 62762. Thank you!
Professional Development Day tomorrow
Professional Development Day is tomorrow! The day includes opportunities for departmental meetings, as well as the LEAGUE employee giving campaign kickoff and the ITDE Innovation Celebration. Read the attached Spring 2016 Professional Development Day Schedule.
LEAGUE Kickoff Tuesday…Fire it up!
Join the LLCC Foundation and the LEAGUE Committee as we “Fire it Up!” The 2016 LEAGUE campaign kicks off tomorrow Tuesday, March 29, with lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the Student Union. Then, enjoy our backyard barbecue themed party with games, music, prizes and the grand finale – the awarding of grants funded from our 2015 campaign!
Come on down for your chance to win (among other things) a portable Weber gas grill, pork package, cold hard cash (the Famous 50/50) and much more. 
For both raffles, tickets are $1 each, $5 for 6 tickets or $10 for 18. Stop by the LLCC Foundation in Menard Hall now through Friday, April 8, or pick some up at the LEAGUE kickoff luncheon tomorrow!
Find all the details in LEAGUE News & Times!
LEAGUE is the annual giving campaign for LLCC faculty and staff to make charitable donations back to the college. The campaign always features a lot of fun, but the dollars raised are for a serious purpose – to support our students. So on their behalf thank you!
See you tomorrow at the backyard barbecue!
Congratulations to the Finance Office!
The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International has awarded LLCC its Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award for having met or exceeded the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability.
LLCC was recognized for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending in 2015. This is the 16th consecutive year that the college has received the award.
The Certificate of Excellence (COE) award confirms the college finance office’s commitment to financial accountability and transparency. Recognition through the COE program can help strengthen a district’s presentation for bond issuance statements and promotes a high level of financial reporting.
ASBO International, founded in 1910, is a professional organization of 5,000 members that provides programs and services to promote the highest standards of school business management practices, professional growth and the effective use of education resources. More information on the COE award is available at asbointl.org/COE.
In the News
Jessica Ingold, youth services coordinator, was interviewed by WLDS about this summer’s College for Kids in Jacksonville. The interview aired Saturday, March 26. Find the recap HERE.
Also, a March 10 Animoto blog article featured the youth STEAM programming offered through Community Education. Jessica, along with Animotion Picture class instructors Sheril Flynn and Stephanie Zeidler were interviewed. View the article on Animoto.com.
Condolences to Don Loftis
Our sincere condolences to Don Loftis, general maintenance technician at CCTC, on the passing of his mother, Connie Stanton. A visitation will be held Monday, March 28 from 10 a.m.-noon at Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home, with the funeral at noon. View the obituary.