The Curriculum Team met Nov. 15. View the minutes to learn about recommendations discussed and approved by the team at this meeting.
The Environmental Health & Safety team met Nov. 18. Topics dicussed include smoking areas on campus, handling suspected drug/alcohol use and concerns regarding after-hour radio communication between Police and Facilities Departments. Click HERE to view the full minutes.
Leslie Johnson, director, LLCC-Litchfield and Hillsboro, and Tisha Miller, operations analyst, were interviewed Dec. 4 for the “Wednesday Morning Talk Show” on WSMI AM 1540 . They discussed the weatherization program, new courses being offered , spring registration information and upcoming events at LLCC-Litchfield.
| The Honors Program Student Organization will be holding a bake sale today, Wednesday Dec. 4, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Come support the Honors Program by purchasing and enjoying a tasty treat! |
The Public Relations & Marketing Office posts a monthly addendum for the LLCC Directory to keep the campus informed of updates throughout the year. The November addendum has been posted and can be viewed by clicking HERE or visiting the PRM Portal Page and looking under Shared Documents.
Dr. Judy Jozaitis, vice president, Workforce Development and Community Education, wrote this essay for the State Journal-Register Dec. 1 on how LLCC’s Workforce Division is addressing the skills gap.
The December/January Safety Tip brought to you by the Environmental Health & Saftey Team:
Wintertime snow, ice and cold temperatures bring an increased risk of injury. Now is the time to start thinking what you can do to minimize the risk of personal injury in the winter months ahead.
Snow and ice on the pavement:
Working in cold temperatures:
Read the full article for even more tips for dealing with these cold weather conditions.
LLCC raised $13,742.08 to help those in need in our community in the 2013 Giving Campaign through United Way. We sincerely thank all those who donated this year!
A random drawing of donor names was held, and the winners of $10 gift cards are Starbucks: Dwayne Whitney; Subway: Charlotte Warren; Red Lobster/Olive Garden: Diane Clark; Qik&Easy: Jennifer Ramm; Centrum Cafe: Mark Roehrs; Walgreen’s: Kevin Kirsch; McDonald’s: Misty Hagstrom; Country Market: Pat Gallagher.
Thank you from the campaign committee: Tiffany Andrews, Soodi Nassirpour, Nicole Ralph, Tara Walk, Lynn Whalen
The LLCC Foundation is accepting applications for 2014-2015 scholarships. Scholarships are available for both first-time and continuing students who will be enrolled full or part time at LLCC in fall 2014.
There is one application for all scholarships. Students submitting a complete application are considered for all available scholarships for which they are eligible.The online application is available by going to www.llccfoundation.org and clicking on “For Student Scholarships” at the top right corner of the page. Students may also visit the LLCC Foundation, level one, Menard Hall for a hard copy application. The application deadline is Monday, March 3, 2014.
For more information, call the LLCC Foundation at 217.786.4502.
LLCC’s Winter Baseball Camp will be held Dec. 27, 28, 29 in Cass Gym. Ages 8-10 attend 9-11:30 a.m. and ages 11 and up from noon-2:30 p.m. Cost is $120 per person (including T-shirt) and $140 after Dec. 20. Call 786.2426 to register.
The camp features professional instruction by Justin Knoedler, former major league catcher and current LLCC assistant coach; Ryan Aper, former LLCC player and 2013 Miami Marlins 6th round draft pick; Ron Riggle, LLCC athletic director and head baseball coach; Eric Weaver, former Major League player (Dodgers and Phillies); and Jason Knoedler, former Minor League player.
Fifteen students graduated in December 2012, making it the largest OTA graduating class to date. All 15 graduates have successfully completed the NBCOT certification examination as first-time test takers. The program accepts 16 students each January.