08.16.13

Hummingbird and other bird news

Hummingbirds are enjoying the feeders in the Helen Hamilton outdoor area…be sure to check them out! Tony Rothering, professor of biology, gives kudos to his department for the filling and maintaining of feeders (hummingbird and otherwise).

Tony also notes that fall bird banding season begins Monday, Aug 26 and continues through mid-November in the woods on the north edge of campus.  Master bird bander Vern Kleen will be banding from dawn to 11 a.m., Mon.-Fri. and some Saturdays. All are welcome to stop by!  A number of biology instructors are bringing classes out for demonstrations at various times throughout the semester.

08.16.13

Shared Governance Council met July 30

The Shared Governance Council met July 30 and discussed vacancies on several teams*, the creation of videos to explain Shared Governance to new members, organization of Shared Governance documents on the Portal for all to view, and increased communication about Shared Governance actions.

Click HERE to read the minutes of the July 30 SGC meeting.

*Shared Governance Teams are: Academic & Admissions Standards Team, Academic Assessment Team, Cultural Awareness Team, Curriculum Team, Environmental Health & Safety Team, Professional Development Team, Sustainability Team.

08.15.13

Lady Loggers Volleyball ranked 12th in preseason polls!

volleyballIn the NJCAA poll released August 12, Lincoln Land Community College Volleyball is ranked 12th in the nation to start the 2013 season.  This is LLCC’s highest preseason rank ever.  It comes on the heels of LLCC’s first national tournament appearance last season, and the team’s 33-9 record.

The Loggers’ season begins August 23 at the Florida State-Jacksonville Invitational in Jacksonville, Fl.

08.14.13

In the news

Eileen Tepatti, Ed.D., vice president of academic services, was the was the guest columnist for an article in Sunday’s issue of the SJ-R. Click on the article to read – Eileen Tepatti: Top five reasons why community colleges are the best choice

In Tuesday’s Voice section of the SJ-R, LLCC students Dustin Kistner and Brett Vincent, along with David Green, dean of business and technologies, were featured in an article about trade and technical careers. Read HERE.