LLCC Beardstown hosted SOBERFEST May 2; blood drive planned May 8, 9-1

LLCC students and staff attended the event where they experienced hands-on activities and lectures to educate them on the dangers of drunk driving.  George Murphy of M.A.D.D., Officer Chris Baer of the Beardstown Police Department, and Brian Becker of the Beardstown Fire Department were the guest speakers.  There were several vendors and a bake sale.  Beardstown SoberfestThe highlight of the day was the Drunk Driving simulation.  For this simulation, the Jacksonville Police Department brought a golf cart and goggles that simulated the vision of someone with a 0.1 blood alcohol level.  Students wore the goggles and attempted to drive the cart through course made up of orange cones.

In this photo, LLCC Beardstown student Kayla Ford attempts to drive the cart while wearing the goggles.

LLCC Beardstown will be hosting Blood Drive on Thursday, May 8 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

This Week at LLCC

The Annual Employee Recognition and Appreciation Ceremony is on Wednesday!  Join us in the Student Union, Menard Hall at 3 p.m. for music and hors d’oeuvres and the recognition and awards presentations will be gin at 3:45 p.m.

On Thursday, the Gay Straight Alliance bake sale takes place in A. Lincoln Commons from 8 a.m. to noon.  Also, an Insurance Information Session will be in the R.H. Stephens Room at 2 p.m.

LLCC Beardstown will be hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, May 8 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

An Arts & Humanities Faculty retirement reception will be on Friday,  2-4 p.m. in the James S. Murray Gallery.

Monday through Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., stop by A. Lincoln Commons to check out the Bowling Club fundraiser.

Two New Student Orientations are planned for this week: Tuesday from 1-4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m, both begin in the R.H. Stephens Room.

Health/dental insurance enrollment period open

A reminder there will be one more Q&A session Thursday, May 8, 2-3:30 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room.

The Board of Trustees has approved health/dental insurance plans and premiums for the 2014-2015 plan year.

FY2015 Health/Dental Insurance Summary Memo                                                  Online enrollment instructions

If you are making NO changes to your current enrollment, there is nothing you need to do to continue your coverage for FY 2015. Employees need to do an online enrollment under the following conditions: changing plans; adding/dropping dependents; contributing to a flexible spending account; declining health insurance coverage (even if you currently decline the coverage).

For a complete schedule of benefits for each plan and important notices about your health insurance coverage, click on the appropriate link below. Also, for those enrolling in the High Deductible Plan, the designated Health Savings Account form below must be completed and sent to the HR office.

In compliance with the Affordable Care Act, the College has provided a Summary of Benefits and Coverage for each plan offered. This document, in a standard format, summarizes important information about each health coverage option to help you compare across options. Contact HR if you would like a paper copy. Please refer to the provided Schedule of Benefits above for specific plan information.

FY15 High Deductible Plan SBC              FY15 Open Access Plan SBC

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Condolences to Julie Rourke

Mary Louise Bernardini, mother of Julie Rourke, director, Workforce Development, passed away Friday, May 2. Visitation is today, Monday, May 5, from 4-7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Virginia. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, May 6, at 10 a.m. at the church.

GRADES DUE MAY 19!

Spring semester, Mod IV & Short semester grades due: Monday, May 19 at noon.  Check your LLCC email for details. Online Grading Notices distributed via faculty llcc.edu email only.

In the News

Dr. Eileen Tepatti, vice president, Academic Services, was interviewed by WCIA for a story May 3 on LLCC’s efforts to promote and increase degree and certificate completion.

LLCC-Jacksonville Traveling Theatre presents “Brook Tales” May 17-18

Stories about Jacksonville’s Town Brook  will be dramatized as LLCC Jacksonville’s Traveling Theatre brings instructor Ken Bradbury’s “Brook Tales” to life for two performances, Saturday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Grace Methodist Church in Jacksonville, and Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of Centenary Methodist Church in Jacksonville. Donations will be accepted at the door.