Please encourage your students to enter the 2016 Paul Simon Essay Contest. Students should write an essay of 500 words or less on the topic “How My Community College Changed My Life.” The deadline is Friday, March 18. Students may submit entries to Student Life or The Writing Center. See the attached flyer for more information.
Thank you from Beth Hoffmann
Thank you for the many cards, flowers, plants, emails and messages I received from my LLCC family after the passing of my mom. It was such a comfort to know I had support. My family truly appreciated the care she received from the LLCC nursing students who regularly visited her in the care center where she lived the past 2.5 years. I am grateful for such good friends and thankful to work in such a wonderful learning environment.
Beth Hoffmann
Bridges to Employment event held on LLCC Campus
LLCC recently hosted Bridges to Employment at LLCC’s Trutter Center on March 1. The event, put on by Student Veterans of America–Illinois and Illinois Joining Forces included a panel of student veterans and hiring professionals who discussed the transition from military to civilian life, and from education to employment. Veterans also had the opportunity to network with community business partners. Craig McFarland, financial aid advisor and advisor to the LLCC Veterans Club, facilitated the event.
In the News
Dr. Charlotte Warren, president, wrote “A focus on success” for the monthly LLCC essay in the State Journal-Register March 6.
LLCC website wins national award
The LLCC website was honored as a silver winner in the third annual Education Digital Marketing Awards sponsored by Higher Education Marketing Report based in Atlanta, Ga. The LLCC website is a collaborative effort of the Public Relations and Marketing (PRM) office and Information and Telecommunications Systems (ITS).
Army again uses LLCC culinary area for training
The Army returned for a culinary training program at LLCC during mid-semester break, utilizing the food lab, baking lab and Bistro.
The Army staff coordinating the training sessions has consistently praised the support they receive from the college.
Mid-semester break next week
LLCC is closed for mid-semester break Saturday, March 5 through Sunday, March 13. No classes will be held and all administrative offices at the LLCC-Springfield campus and outlying locations in the LLCC district will be closed. Regular business hours and classes will resume Monday, March 14.
LLCC-Capital City Training Center and the Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC in Springfield will maintain regular hours.
A reminder that there will also be Network downtimes over mid-semester break and Facilities Services has changes to procedure during mid-semester break.
College Prep Summit a success!
110 college bound high school students from Lanphier High School, Springfield High School, Springfield Southeast High School and Springfield Learning Academy who represented populations that historically have been disadvantaged and underrepresented in higher education attended the 4th annual College Prep Summit at LLCC March 3 hosted by the LLCC Office of Retention and Student Success. The event was designed to help these students become more aware of how to prepare for college and to inspire them to take on the mindset of college success.
The program included a motivational message from Tess Dooley, J.D. a faculty member and administrator at the University of Illinois, Springfield, who inspired the students with a message of resilience. She shared how she had overcome the many challenges in her life including poverty, murder, racism, anger and a lack of support to realize success becoming a vice president for a large insurance brokerage firm through her college education. She encouraged the students to support one another and to thank anyone who has said that they won’t be successful because they can use that as motivation, fueling them to even greater success.
Students also experienced special sessions from college experts on topics such as the financial impact of college, finding your path, and personal growth in a diverse atmosphere. Participants toured the state of the art Workforce Career Center and became aware of the enrollment process and support available through the student services center in Menard Hall. A panel of college students from local colleges and universities with similar backgrounds fielded questions and shared tips about how they successfully transitioned to college and have experienced academic success. Participants also enjoyed lunch and a drawing for door prizes. The event was a collaborative effort, which included presenters from Illinois College, University of Illinois – Springfield, Lincoln Land Community College and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
In all, the summit was a success. Browsing over the evaluations, participants indicated that the intended learning outcomes were achieved. We plan to review this year’s event and continue collaborating with others to inspire, equip and empower prospective college students for postsecondary success.
Check out the new culinary program video!
This video is also on the Hospitality and Culinary Arts page on our website.
Latest Environmental Health and Safety Team minutes posted.
The Environmental Health and Safety Team met on Feb. 18. The Team discussed the items requested by SGA on an orientation for new members and working with student representatives. Other discussions at the meeting included creating a new EHST survey to be sent out in April 2016 similar to the one compiled in 2013, and the Team being in need of a Professional and Classified member. See the full minutes HERE.