09.29.15

Dr. Ashley Green presents at Illinois History Conference

Dr. Ashley Green, assistant professor, English, and Writing Center coordinator, presented at the 17th Annual Conference on Illinois History Sept. 24-25 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. Sponsors for the conference included the Illinois Historic Preservation Society and Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation.

Dr. Green participated in a panel with MacMurray faculty, Philosophy Professor Dr. Eric Berg, History Professor Dr. Chris Strangeman and English Professor Dr. Jeannie Zeck. The panel, “What is the Place of the Humanities?,” offered discussion on the importance of the humanities in building a better society and preparing students better for workforce success.

Dr. Eric Berg spoke about the importance of philosophy in teaching students how to think analytically and critically about their world; in addition, he believes philosophy helps students understand the why behind social and healthcare policies. Dr. Strangeman spoke to the importance of history in helping individuals feel a part of a historical continuum and global community. Dr. Zeck talked about the importance of literature, poetry and theater as a way to understand the human experience and develop a greater sense of empathy. Dr. Green discussed the significance of figurative language as a vehicle by which trauma victims can communicate their experience. Trauma, by definition, eludes articulation and full understanding. Dr. Green argued that through the use of figurative tools, a traumatized individual can best process his/her experience, express it to society and, finally, come to fully understand the traumatic event and integrate it with his/her identity.

09.29.15

In the news

Dave Pietrzak, program director for aviation, was interviewed by the State-Journal Register Sept. 25 for this story on Standard Aero’s expansion and opportunities for LLCC aviation mechanics students.

09.28.15

ISAC offering annual financial aid certification program at LLCC Nov. 16

To assist you in helping students with the financial aid process and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), ISAC offers free professional development opportunities for counselors, mentors, and community partners through an annual certification series of training modules. Workshops give professionals a detailed understanding of the financial aid process and its programs through the use of case study scenarios and real-life examples. LLCC is hosting a workshop Nov. 16.

ISAC’s Annual Financial Aid Certification program is part of the National Training for Counselors and Mentors (NT4CM). NT4CM is a free train-the-trainer program to support counselors and mentors who assist students and their families in preparing financially for college. In Illinois, ISAC is the designated provider of the NT4CM training and has been since the inception of the program.
Session participants who successfully pass each knowledge assessment receive an official certificate of completion via e-mail.

ISAC also awards free continuing education credits (CEs) and continuing professional development units (CPDUs) to session participants at a rate of one per contact hour. To earn these, it is necessary to attend each session in its entirety and complete one session-specific knowledge assessment, an ISAC and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Evaluation Form, and an ISBE Evidence of Completion.

All sessions are offered at no cost to counselors, mentors, and members of the general public. More information about ISAC’s Annual Financial Aid Certification Program and registration for these events can be found online at:
www.ISAC.org/FinancialAidCertification

09.28.15

Notice regarding final end-of-fiscal-year 2015 deposits – deadline Sept. 29

The deadline to submit your deposits to the Finance Department is Tuesday, Sept. 29 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!

09.28.15

Think Before You Print tip

Dedicate one printer or printer tray to reuse paper already printed on one side. Place paper that has been used on one side next to the printer so it can be used next time the paper tray is loaded.

09.25.15

Today: Institutional Improvement Day

A reminder that Institutional Improvement Day begins at 9 a.m. The academic track will begin in the Student Union of Menard Hall. The non-academic track will be held in Cass Gym. Please refer to the email communications you have received this week regarding your particular track.

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09.25.15

Bistro to Go open Monday; now accepting email orders

Bistro to Go would like to announce some new updates! You can now submit orders via email, and you can sit and eat your lunch at a table in the Bistro if you like! Bistro to Go is open Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. See next week’s menu: Bistro to Go Menu 9 28 15.

Instructions on how to email your order:
*Send order to bistroverde@llcc.edu.
*Please be very specific with your order and specify what name should be placed on the order.
*If you want your order ready at a particular time, please state that in the email order.
*Allow 15 minutes for the order from the time you send the email.
*If you do not have a specific time it needs picked up, it will be available in 15 minutes after you send the email.
*The last email orders of the day will be taken at 1:15 p.m.
*You may still add a baked good to your order after you arrive to pick up your order and have a chance to see that day’s selections in the dessert case

Do note that Monday will be our first time doing this, so please be patient. We place comment cards in the bags, so feel free to write suggestions.

We look forward to seeing you!

09.25.15

Condolences to Pat Gallagher

Condolences to Pat Gallagher, adult education coordinator, whose father, Daniel Gallagher, passed away on Sept. 11. A memorial service will be held in Wilmington, North Carolina on Oct. 24.

09.25.15

Community Education looking for instructors and accepting class proposals

Community Education is looking for instructors and accepting class proposals for summer/fall 2016. Do you or someone you know have a skill, talent or hobby to share with the community? We have classes for adults and youth. Please contact Jamie Stout, director of Community Education, to get more details.  Or, visit our website, www.llcc.edu/community-education, to get a class proposal form.

09.25.15

In the news

Jamie Stout, director of Community Education, and Carl Jones, instructional media specialist and a Community Education instructor, were interviewed by the State Journal-Register and WTAX radio about the upcoming non-credit ghost hunting classes. They can also be heard on AM-Springfield 1450 this morning at 7:40 a.m.