Becky Parton, associate dean, Instructional Technology and Distance Education, was interviewed Sept. 11 on LLCC online learning by WTAX radio for a segment Sept. 16. Here is a preview.
Slow Internet Connectivity
Demand for Internet bandwidth at all LLCC locations has greatly increased this semester. Our Internet bandwidth is currently being maxed out for most of the college’s daytime operating hours resulting in slower than normal Internet speeds. While typical web pages load with little delay, streaming video, such as YouTube, will likely suffer noticeable performance issues.
We have been working with both the ICN, our Internet service provider, and AT&T over the course of the last year to increase our Internet bandwidth. A new fiber optic connection is being installed this week, which should double our bandwidth, and is expected to be ready for use in 4-6 weeks. Further additional bandwidth should be available to the college later this fall as we upgrade our telecommunications infrastructure with AT&T. This upcoming telecommunication project will also provide a secondary path to the Internet, providing us with fault tolerance in the event one of the two pathways goes down. In the meantime, please expect to experience slower than normal Internet connectivity on campus and plan accordingly.
While we are working to increase our available bandwidth, we would like to ask you to restrict recreational use of streaming sites in order to free up additional bandwidth for academic purposes. Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve LLCC’s network infrastructure.
Day of Service Oct. 19 – Site Leaders needed
On Saturday, Oct. 19 the Student Life Office is holding LLCC’s first Day of Service as a part of the Club Leadership Series and the Emerging Leaders program. Confirmed service sites include: Mission Outreach, The American Red Cross, Lincoln Memorial Garden, and The Salvation Army. We’re currently looking for faculty/staff members interested in being site leaders to assist in transporting students to the service sites and to serve alongside them. The day is expected to go from 11:45am to 5pm. If you’re interested in helping out, please contact Amber Berman at amber.berman@llcc.edu or 786-2241.
CCSSE and Noel-Levitz student surveys summary
A summary of the most recent student surveys, the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) and Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory (Noel-Levitz SSI), is now available. These survey results were referenced in a recent Convocation presentation.
Click HERE to read the summary.
Openings for CQI sessions
Several openings have become available in CQI training sessions. To register, call 782.7436 or email cctc@llcc.edu.
| SESSION | DATES |
Number of Available Spots |
|
B |
September 26 & 27 |
2 |
|
C |
October 18 & 25 |
3 |
|
D |
November 14 & 15 |
2 |
|
E |
October 11, 18 & 25 |
16 |
Foundation launches “Grow Beyond” endowment fund campaign
The LLCC Foundation yesterday launched a $2.5-million endowment fund campaign called “Grow Beyond.”
“Our theme, ‘Grow Beyond,’ reflects the purpose of the endowment fund,” said Karen Sanders, executive director of the LLCC Foundation. “LLCC graduates ‘grow beyond’ by continuing their education or doing vital work in our communities. Additionally, a strong endowment fund broadens educational opportunities, truly helping all communities we touch to ‘grow beyond.’”
In the News
The Grow Beyond press conference Sept. 10 was covered by the SJ-R, WICS, WUIS, WFMB-AM and WMAY. Interviewed were Dr. Charlotte Warren, LLCC president; LLCC Trustee Dennis Shackelford; Karen Sanders, LLCC Foundation executive director; Greg Lutchka, LLCC Foundation Board Chair, LLCC culinary student Peggy Szelinski.
Also Sept. 10, the SJ-R interviewed Lynn Whalen, executive director, PRM, about fall enrollment.
Mark your calendar – Wellness screenings & Flu shots 10/17
Lincoln Land Community College will once again offer all benefit-eligible employees wellness screenings and flu shots on Thursday, October 17 from 6:30AM to 11:00AM in the Trutter Center. Registration is now open. CLICK HERE for a detailed wellness guide with specific information on how to register for a screening. If you are not available on October 17, you will have the option to participate through a participating LabCorp facility. Please follow the directions provided in the attached document to register for the onsite or offsite screening. All employees currently participating in a LLCC health insurance plan receive the basic wellness screening FREE OF CHARGE as well as a free flu shot! Sign up early to get the appointment time of your choice. If a time you are looking for isn’t available when you register, complete your registration and come back to the website at a later date to see if any time slots open up.
Also, all LLCC employees getting wellness screenings will receive a $50 Visa gift card…just for participating!
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Ralph (62342) or Kim Elder (62214).
Campus Wildlife
Photo taken Friday, Sept. 6 by banding assistant Kelsey Thorton of an immature chestnut-sided warbler.
Excitement at the bird banding station
A bird was caught Wednesday that stumped master bird bander Vern Kleen, and that is unheard of! It was an exotic species called a Yellow-fronted Canary, native to Africa. As far as we know, there are not any breeding populations in the Midwest and there is no indication that this bird was ever captive. If there is general agreement within the birding community that this was not an escapee, and there are no records of this species in the Midwest, the capture of this bird will be HUGE in the birding world. Biology Professor Tony Rothering will keep us posted!