Minutes from the February Cultural Awareness Team meeting have been posted. The team discussed the multicultural programming committee through Student Life, which will be recommended to Shared Governance Council to become a subcommittee of the Cultural Awareness Team. Dr. Frederick was welcomed as the new Cabinet liaison, and the Shared Governance Council proposal for implementing a new member orientation and encouraging participation from student representatives was discussed. See full minutes here.
Storm spotter training draws 180
Training for storm spotters, co-sponsored by the National Weather Service (NWS) and LLCC (coordinated by Dean Butzow, professor of geography) was again a large draw, with 180 attending in the Student Union on Feb. 29. Participants could become official NWS weather spotters, who advise emergency departments and the NWS as to weather conditions and are often called out when dangerous storms approach the area. If you missed it this year, mark your calendar for Feb. 27 next year for the next storm spotting class at LLCC!
Ribbon Cutting 10:30 this morning at bird banding station
You are invited to a ribbon cutting at the LLCC Bird Banding Station today at 10:30 a.m. A new building constructed by LLCC workforce construction trades students will allow biology students to conduct bird banding research and data collection inside, as well as provide storage space for the athletics department. The brief ceremony will include comments from Dr. Charlotte Warren, president; Tony Rothering, professor of biology; Vern Kleen of the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders; and Lizzie Rhoers, a student involved in bird banding. We recommend you follow the sidewalk west of Cass Gym to the parking lot behind the gym, then walk between the softball and baseball fields to reach the bird banding station.
Trutter Center parking lot blocked off Wednesday
Please note that the parking lot near the Trutter Center will be blocked off on Wednesday while the IL Secretary of State Bomb Unit conducts demonstrations for the Intro to Law Enforcement class from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fire it Up for LEAGUE
Have you ever played flip cup? Well now is your chance to use those skills you may have mastered. Get your team of four together and practice for your chance to beat your colleagues and win bragging rights at the LEAGUE’s Backyard BBQ on Tuesday, March 29 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Student Union. All faculty, staff and retirees are invited to join the LEAGUE Committee for a free lunch, entertainment, games and prizes.
What is LEAGUE? LEAGUE is an acronym for Leaders Establishing Annual Gifts Underwriting Education and is the LLCC faculty and staff annual giving campaign for the benefit of our students and programs. Funds raised support scholarships, grants and other educational programs at Lincoln Land. Giving is easy through payroll deduction. Make your contribution on Tuesday, March 29 or use the enrollment form and return to the LLCC Foundation.
Win a BBQ Package! Stop by the LLCC Foundation in Menard Hall now through Friday, April 8, and purchase your raffle tickets to win a portable Weber gas grill along with a fabulous State Fair pork package donated by the Illinois Pork Producers and Noonan’s. You may also purchase your 50/50 cash drawing tickets. Tickets are just $1 each and will also be available at the LEAGUE kickoff luncheon on March 29.
Learn more in the LEAGUE News & Times!
Career networking opportunity for students
Please encourage all Accounting, Business Administration, Finance and Web Design majors to join us for a free employment initiative workshop and treats on Wednesday, March 30, 1-2 p.m., in the R. H. Stephens Room. This event is provided by the Illinois Department of Revenue, LLCC Advising, Counseling and Career Services, and Student Life. Students will have the opportunity to:
- gain valuable resources and tips on the Dept. of Revenue hiring process
- find out about non-degree required State positions
- learn how the State can pay for your education while you gain rich experience
- take steps to successfully complete a CMS 100 application form
Students are required to bring a completed CMS 100 application to the event.
They can visit http://www.illinois.gov/sites/work/Documents/pdfs//app_cms100P.pdf to print a copy, as well as stop by Student Life or Advising, Counseling & Career Services to pick-up a copy.
CCTC seeking participants in class pilot
O’Shea Builder’s Director of Employee Development and Engagement, Tess Fyalka, will be piloting a leadership training class at the Capital City Training Center and is looking for individuals to participate and provide her with feedback on how she can fine tune the class. There is no cost to register as it is a pilot program.
Topic: Building Effective Teams
Date/Time: Thursday, April 14, 1-4 p.m.
Participants: Those who must lead teams
Program type: Highly Interactive training experience
Attendees will participate in a team simulation experience designed to help them better understand the following:
- What makes an effective team
- How to create an effective team
- How to minimize dysfunction and build a positive team culture
- How to recognize and better manage the 5 key stages of effective teams
If you are interested in participating, please email laurel.bretz@llcc.edu by April 7.
LLCC Community Garden
Just a few spaces remain in the LLCC Community Garden! Call today to inquire about signing up. Beginning and experienced gardeners are welcome. Garden space has full sun and each person can reserve up to two raised beds for $20 to grow your favorite vegetables, flowers, and fruits. For more information contact Marnie Record at 786-4993.
In the News
Lesley Frederick, vice president, Student Services, was interviewed March 17 for a personality profile in the April edition of the Springfield Business Journal.
Lynn Whalen, executive director, Public Relations and Marketing, was elected treasurer on the executive board of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations at its annual conference March 15.
The newly designed FORWARD arrives this week!
The new FORWARD magazine arrives on campus and in mailboxes starting this week! The new FORWARD contains information about LLCC programs and services, and engaging articles about what is happening at LLCC, including stories on Dr. Michael Ramm, Honors students, alumni Kynli Smith and Cody Pennell, and much more.
FORWARD will no longer include pages of class schedule information. This decision was made by cabinet because of new, user-friendly enhancements to WebAdvisor that allow prospective and new students to search for classes much more easily and by subject, section, delivery method and location. Also, WebAdvisor provides the most up-to-date list of classes whereas a printed schedule in FORWARD often contained outdated information. However, for students who prefer a printed list of classes, there is a list available for review which will be updated frequently in Registration and also at Outreach Centers, or can be printed from the class schedule and summer classes pages. A list of fall classes will be added soon to the class schedule page.