This week, the LLCC Writing Center invites students, faculty and staff to celebrate the National Day on Writing and embrace a “write” mindset. Stop by the Center, lower level of the library, to create a snack bag of “write” food, craft a journal or contribute to a project board showcasing poems, short narratives, free writing — anything that shares something about who you are as an essential, appreciated part of the LLCC community. Especially encourage students to visit. The names of all students who participate or have an appointment in the Writing Center during the week will go into a drawing for a $25 gift card.
Successful Open House
LLCC Recruitment & Admissions would like to express its gratitude to all LLCC staff involved in our Fall Open House this past Monday, Oct. 14. Our joint efforts saw 209 attendees and 99 prospective students. Thank you for your support, engagement, collaboration and attention to our guests and prospective students. We wouldn’t have done this without all those units, individuals and volunteers. Special thanks to Megan Hallberg, AG student ambassadors, and our student panel volunteers as well as Deb Bell.
Sincerely,
LLCC Recruitment & Admissions
Early Alert workgroup survey
The Early Alert workgroup is investigating how we can use an early alert system to improve student retention. LLCC’s current Early Alert system is used by some faculty members to report grades at specific times throughout the semester, but it does not have widespread use. Since every LLCC employee interacts with students in some capacity, we would like to hear your ideas on how we can support students through an early alert intervention. Please think about any conversations you’ve had or overheard with students where they have described a gap in service or a barrier they have experienced. We want to gather input from the LLCC community and encourage you to complete a brief survey by Nov. 1.
Submit Veterans Day recognition form
The college will honor veterans at its 29th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, sponsored by LLCC Student Life. The ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 in A. Lincoln Commons with a reception to follow. This event honors all veterans, including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces, and it is open to the public.
We look forward to honoring those who have served our country. To be included in the printed program, please complete this Veterans Day Recognition Form no later than Nov. 1.
If you have any questions, please contact Student Life at studentlife@llcc.edu.
Second Chance for a flu shot at LLCC
If you missed your opportunity earlier this month, LLCC will offer flu shots again on Wed. Oct. 23, 7-11:30 a.m. in the LLCC Student Union.
Generative AI in Education
More seats have been made available for faculty interested in Teaching With Artificial Intelligence. This self-paced, online course is presented by the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning at Auburn University. Participants will earn an AI Explorer Badge from Auburn University.
In this self-paced online course, you will study the impact of the AI disruption of higher education continues to evolve and we are updating content as we learn more. This course represents a curated repository of inputs from a range of sources, disciplines, and stakeholders. The experiences, examples, and emphasis of the course is on faculty and students, and it is being created in collaboration with both. We do not position ourselves as experts on these matters, rather the course weaves expertise from a diverse range of faculty in order to provide a meaningful learning experience to a diverse range of learners. There are many interactive opportunities throughout the course to share your expertise and ideas. Our primary goal is to support you in thinking through the urgent questions that the AI disruption of higher education presents and to create opportunities for you to learn from and with others so that you are confident in supporting your students as we redesign our courses and navigate this shifting landscape together.
Free Mental Health Assessments
Memorial Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Response Team will be offering FREE mental health assessments for students on Monday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the A. Lincoln Commons lounge.
They will provide assessments on stress inventory, anxiety and depression. MBH will also have staff on site to discuss results and to provide follow up coping skills and resources.
Please encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity!
New printed phone directory available
Printed copies of the 2024 LLCC Directory are available for pickup beginning today at the information desk in A. Lincoln Commons and LLCC Public Relations and Marketing. If you would like some sent to your location, please email Russell Michelich or call 217-786-3445.
Early Registration Event Today
It’s time for students to register for spring semester classes. LLCC Student Success will be hosting an early registration event to encourage students to register for spring classes. This event takes place today, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Students can make appointments with their advisors, learn about resources and apply for graduation, and students who register and make payment arrangements by Wednesday, Dec. 4 will be eligible for a gift package. Please encourage your students to stop by.
Just-in-Time Programming Workgroup meets today
The final LLCC workgroups, inspired by convocation, meets today, Oct. 17 from 1-3 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room.
Just-in-Time Programming
Traditional students will always be a part of our student body, however potential adult students and employers are looking for other options. There is increasing need for short-term programming to learn basic new skills, get a quick refresher on a subject, prepare for a new job, keep up with current job requirements, or seek opportunities for a promotion. This means building new certificate/program offerings that provide the opportunity to “ramp on and ramp off” to meet more immediate work needs of current students, potential students, and employers.
Co-chairs: Dr. Brent Todd, Josh Collins
Cabinet Liaison: Dr. Jason Dockter
Kick-off Meeting: Oct. 17, 1-3 p.m., Menard Hall, Robert H. Stephens Room
All LLCC colleagues are encouraged to join a workgroup that interests them. Diverse input helps ensure that decisions are well-rounded and consider the needs of the entire campus community. See the message from Dr. Charlotte Warren and the entire list of kick-off meetings.