Shanda Byer, assistant director of LLCC-Beardstown, introduces us to some of the unique and diverse students served at that location in this video.
The video was originally shown at the March Board of Trustees meeting in Beardstown.
Congratulations to honorees at the Employee Recognition Ceremony!
Congratulations to retirees, those celebrating service anniversaries, and the winners of these special awards. Click HERE for a photo album from the event.
Drs. Raymond and Ann Pearson Master Teacher: Bill Harmon, Professor, Agronomy
Distinguished Service Awards: Sylvester “Chad” Jones, Building Custodian; Dr. Anthony DiMaggio, Political Science Faculty; Nicole Ralph, Director, Employment and Benefits; Paula Hermes, Programmer Analyst
Click to read all the honorees: Retirees, Service Anniversaries, Nominees for Pearson Master Teacher
Also honored were NISOD Excellence Award Winners Michelle Coakes and Dee Krueger.
Vacancy Announced – Custodial Foreman
The Human Resources office is currently advertising for a Custodial Foreman. Complete information on this position can be found on the HR Portal.
Phone system replacement project – Phase II under way!
Over the past several months ITS has been involved in extensive planning toward the replacement of our existing phone system and accompanying infrastructure. The project is being implemented in three phases with the majority of phase I complete. We are excited to announce that phase II of the project has begun this week. We are working with Dell on this second phase of the project, which will include the installation of the campus and regional infrastructure, followed by the transition of the ITS staff (to work out the bugs) and the regional staff phones. The initial deployment is expected to last six weeks and will provide transitioned users a contemporary phone system that will offer improved features and increased reliability. Once phase II is complete, we anticipate adding additional departments to the system in a timely manner. We will have more information to send out on this project in the near future and will be working closely with the regional sites for input and feedback during this upcoming phase.
The phone systems replacement project is being implemented in three phases: Phone system phases
EHST Safety Tip of the Month
The May safety tip brought to you by the Environmental Health & Safety Team:
Injuries to the back can be some of the most debilitating and can make even the simplest task nearly impossible. Many physical occupations place significant demands on your back and even routine office work can cause or worsen back pain.
Fortunately, you can take steps to prevent back pain and injuries. Click HERE to learn more!
In the News
Karla Martin, LLCC’s Outstanding Graduate, will be featured in the State Journal-Register Sunday, May 11 in the Our Towns section. She was interviewed yesterday by reporter Tamara Browning.
Mary Beth Ray, director, Career Development Services and interim director, Advising and Counseling, wrote this essay with tips for starting a job search for the State Journal-Register Our Towns section on Sunday, May 4.
Assessment Spring Newsletter
The spring issue of the Assessment newsletter is available HERE or by visiting the CELT website. In this issue, get to know your assessment coordinators and learn more about what’s going on in assessment at LLCC.
Employee Recognition & Appreciation Ceremony Today
The 20th Annual Employee Recognition and Appreciation Ceremony is today! Join us in the Student Union, Menard Hall at 3 p.m. for music and hors d’oeuvres followed at 3:45 by the recognition of service anniversaries and retirees, and presentation of the Distinguished Service Awards, Drs. Raymond and Ann Pearson Master Teacher Award and NISOD Award.
Final Spring CQI Session June 5 & 12
If you have yet to attend a Continuous Quality Improvement training session, there are still some spots available in the next session that will take place June 5 and 12. To register, please call 782-7436 or email cctc@llcc.edu.
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. 
The 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.