01.27.15

CCSSE survey to take place this spring

In late March, LLCC will be completing its 4th Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) administration. CCSSE is a national survey focused on teaching, learning, and retention in community colleges. The project is part of the Center for Community College Student Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin.

Research suggests that the more actively engaged students are — with college faculty and staff, with other students, and with the subject matter being learned — the more likely they are to persist in their college studies and to achieve at higher levels. Identifying what our students do in and out of the classroom, knowing their goals, and understanding their external responsibilities can help us create an environment that can enhance student learning, development, and retention.

The survey will be administered in classes randomly selected by the Center. To learn more about CCSSE visit www.ccsse.org.

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01.27.15

Penny Wars Jan. 26-Feb. 6 to benefit LLCC Foundation Grow Beyond campaign fund

Penny Wars is being sponsored by the Student Government Association Jan. 26-Feb. 6 in A. Lincoln Commons. Donate your spare change to benefit the LLCC Foundation Grow Beyond campaign fund. Student clubs are “at war” to win a pizza party for the club with the most pennies. To help your favorite club win, below are some helpful hints:
• Pennies=positive point; Silver coins=negative point; Bills=negative their value
• Put your pennies in your favorite club’s money container
• Put your nickels, dimes, quarters and bills in “opposing club” money containers

01.27.15

In the news

Matthew Shaver, professor of computer applications, and LLCC students in video game design classes, were interviewed by Fox News Jan. 26 regarding the video game/app design program.

01.26.15

LLCC Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2015-2016 academic year

The LLCC Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2015-2016 academic year. Students planning to attend LLCC in fall 2015 are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is March 2.

LLCC Foundation scholarships are available for first-time and continuing students who will be enrolled full or part time at LLCC. Many of the scholarships are designed for students in any major, with the average award being approximately $1,000 per academic year. Students submitting a complete application are considered for all available scholarships in which they are eligible.

Only one application form is needed to apply for all scholarships. More information, in addition to the online application, can be found at www.llccfoundation.org by clicking on “For Student Scholarships” at the top right corner of the page. Students may also visit the LLCC Foundation in Menard Hall on the Springfield campus at 5250 Shepherd Road, or any of LLCC’s locations in Beardstown, Jacksonville, Litchfield or Taylorville for a hard copy application.

For more information, call Lori Smith, scholarship program coordinator, at ext. 6.4502.

01.26.15

Nominations due today for homecoming court

Nomination forms for Homecoming Court are due today at 5 p.m. in the Student Life Office. Forms are available in the Student Life Office or print the nomination form: Homecoming Nomination Form 2015.

Homecoming 2015 is being held Saturday, Feb. 14. This year’s theme is Peace, Love & LLCC! The Loggers basketball teams will take on the Lincoln Lynx, with the women’s playing at 2 p.m. and the men playing at 4 p.m. in Cass Gymnasium. The Homecoming Dance is scheduled from 8-11 p.m. in the Student Union, Menard Hall. Attendees are encouraged to wear 70s attire. Homecoming activities kick off Jan. 26, so join in the fun!

01.26.15

In the news

Julie Rourke, director, Workforce Development and Jim Betts, instructor, HIRE Education, were interviewed for an upcoming 50th anniversary video being produced by the Illinois Community College Board.

LLCC student Katiah Johnson was interviewed Jan. 22 about the cost of attending college on a limited budget.

01.23.15

2014 W-2 forms are available

The 2014 W-2 forms are ready. If you opted for online access through WebAdvisor, your W-2 will be available today, Jan. 23. If you did not elect online access, your W-2 will be mailed to your home address on Friday, Jan. 23.

You may contact Cheryl Sneed at cheryl.sneed@llcc.edu with any questions or concerns regarding your tax form.

01.23.15

TODAY at LLCC

LLCC’s VALIC representative is on campus from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the HR conference room. Faculty and staff can set up an appointment online HERE.

The American Lung Association tobacco cessation presentation is being held 11 a.m.-noon in A. Lincoln Commons.