PATH, TRIO and WEI welcome Alex Dean to our team! Alex started Aug. 7 as the student support specialist for the grant programs. He can be reached at alex.dean@llcc.edu or 217-786-2369.
Sign up to help at the Welcome Week table
LLCC Public Relations and Marketing would appreciate your assistance during fall Welcome Week! PRM is looking for volunteers to assist at the welcome table in A. Lincoln Commons Aug. 21-24 during the first week of fall classes.
Help students get a great start to the semester by greeting them, answering their questions, providing directions and encouraging them to stop by the Welcome Week events hosted by LLCC Student Life! An FAQ reference sheet will be on the table along with highlighters to help in marking students’ routes to their classes.
To sign up, add your name to this Welcome Week sign-up sheet or email Rhilee Cochran at rhilee.cochran@llcc.edu.
Plan to attend Convocation Aug. 18
The annual Convocation for faculty and staff to kick off the 2023-24 academic year will be held Friday, Aug. 18. Activities include an address by Dr. Warren at 1 p.m. in Cass Gym and a social from 4-6 p.m. in the Hamilton Area.
On your way into Cass Gym, consider dropping off a donation to help restock the LLCC Pantry! There will be a table set up to accept items.
Currently needed items are listed below:
- Grab-and-go food items (chewy protein/granola bars, microwave ready soups/pastas/pork & beans with easy open lids, microwaveable flavored rice/quinoa, single-serving peanut butter crackers, instant cups of noodles/ramen, microwaveable mac and cheese, fruit snacks, fruit cups/applesauce, ready to eat tuna or chicken salad packets/meal kits, individual jerky/meat sticks, hot Vienna sausages, pudding cups (chocolate or vanilla), trail mix/mixed nuts, juice pouches)
- Personal hygiene products (menstrual products/personal wipes, lip balm, travel-size/small body wash, toothpaste/toothbrushes, hand soap, deodorant, lotion, facial tissues, travel-size hand sanitizers, sandwich bags to create small hygiene kits)
- School supplies (index cards, notebooks, loose leaf paper, pens, pencils)
You are also welcome to drop donations off in LLCC Student Life the week of Convocation.
Extended hours for fall registration
LLCC Student Services and Bookstore on the Springfield campus will be offering extended hours for fall registration in August.
- Monday-Thursday, Aug. 14-17, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Extended hours are also available Aug. 21-25 for students already enrolled in semester or first eight-week (mod 1) classes, or looking to enroll in second eight-week (mod 2) classes.
- Monday-Thursday, Aug. 21-24, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 25, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fall semester weekday classes begin Aug. 21.
LLCC invites employers, high school students to Workforce and Ag Expos Sept. 21
LLCC invites employers and area high school students to its annual Workforce Careers and Ag Expos Thursday, Sept. 21.
The outdoor Workforce Careers Expo connects high school students with local employers to learn about careers in the skilled trades. Two sessions will be held: 8-11 a.m. and noon-3 p.m. Students can also observe professional line workers competing in the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives Line Workers Safety Rodeo. Registration for employers and high schools wishing to bring students to the Workforce Expo is available at www.llcc.edu/expo. Last year, approximately 500 high school students attended and visited exhibits and displays of interactive equipment and simulators brought by 50 employers.
The Ag Expo will begin at 9 a.m. in LLCC’s Kreher Agriculture Center. Students will participate in sessions led by LLCC ag faculty, tour the facility and hear from current ag students. Students and teachers may also visit the afternoon session of the Workforce Expo after lunch. More information and registration are available by emailing liz.bland@llcc.edu or calling 217-786-2868. Another Ag Expo will be held on Dec. 1.
Microsoft Teams Voice upgrade
IT is thrilled to provide a progress update on the Microsoft Teams Voice upgrade! Currently we are in Phase 2 of 4, and our teams are dedicated to upgrading our phones. We are making remarkable headway, and we invite departments that are eager to take part to volunteer for scheduling their upgrades next. Upon completing all upgrades, the telephone directory will be fully operational again. In the meantime, for the most up-to-date information, please refer to the online directory. We appreciate your cooperation and support throughout this phone upgrade project. IT will continue to keep you informed about the progress of the Microsoft Teams Voice upgrade as we move forward.
Information Technology
helpme@llcc.edu
https://help.llcc.edu
217-786-2555
Federal Work-Study
Do you need a student employee but don’t have any funds in your budget? If so, you need the Federal Work-Study program to assist you! Federal Work-Study provides an opportunity for students to work part time at the college to help with education costs. These funds come directly from Department of Education, so you don’t have to have a student employee budget line to have a student employee. Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have financial need to be considered eligible for Federal Work-Study funds. Contact Lara Marshall in LLCC Financial Aid at 217-786-2215 or lara.marshall@llcc.edu immediately for more information!
Finance Fun Facts
Accounts Payable
Confirmed and Received (C&R) Forms submitted for payment to LLCC Accounts Payable should be a single flattened PDF file that contains your complete C&R Form (Colleague ID, GL Account Info completed), supporting documentation (if you need) and the approvals. For any questions, please contact Aleshia Bunting at Aleshia.Bunting@llcc.edu or 217-786-2471. Below is a quick tutorial on how to flatten PDF files:
Farewell reception for Lindee Hall Pratt Aug. 14
Join us in wishing Lindee Hall Pratt, curriculum specialist, academic services, well in her next adventure! A farewell reception for Lindee Hall Pratt will be held on Aug. 14 from 2-4 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room. She has worked at the college for 21+ years, and we would like to honor her for her service to LLCC. Faculty and staff are invited to stop by to wish Lindee well and enjoy some refreshments.
HELPrS program capstone project expo Aug. 10
Please join us for the LLCC Healthcare Entry-Level Professional Skills (HELPrS) program capstone project expo. The HELPrS participants have been working hard this summer. For their last day, we are showcasing their experiences!
You’re invited to stop by the Trutter Center between 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 to visit with the HELPrS participants and see their projects!
