10.14.24

Precision Agriculture seeds the Lake Macoupin Watershed

LLCC Ag students standing in an area receiving directions from an instructor.Facilities Services would like to thank Rich Teeter, Bill Harmon and the Precision Agriculture Students for their assistance with improvements to the Lake Macoupin Watershed.

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, using precision drone operation, faculty and students expertly overseeded about eight acres of turf between the Child Development Center and the campus lake with native pollinator seed. This area was designated as a reduced mowing area this past spring. Reduced mowing areas save a tremendous amount of labor, fuel and maintenance costs and are very environmentally friendly. This particular area is directly uphill from Lake Macoupin and is an important part of the watershed that drains into the lake.

LLCC instructor pouring seed into a large agriculture drone.

10.14.24

Monday Morning Mentor

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor topic is, “How Can I Create Alternative Syllabi to Make My Class More Inclusive?” The presentation is availble Oct. 14 and on-demand for one week. You can link to it online. You will need to enter the following password in order to view next week’s program: alternative441.

Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.

10.14.24

Journaling and Mindfulness on Thursday, Oct. 17

A woman's hand writing in a journal.Join the next Journaling and Mindfulness session being held this Thursday, Oct. 17, in Menard Hall, room 1179 from 12-1 p.m. This sessions allows for 15 minutes of mindfulness/meditation followed by a journaling prompt. Take some time to quiet your mind and reflect on your thoughts.

We hope to see you, and your journal, there!

10.11.24

Just-in-Time Programming Workgroup meets Oct. 17

The final LLCC workgroups, inspired by convocation, meets Oct. 17 from 1-3 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 1179

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, Room 1117

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.

10.11.24

LLCC Fall Open House is Monday!

Share the news, LLCC’s fall Open House is Monday, Oct. 14, 2-5 p.m. at the Springfield campus and Jacksonville, Taylorville and Litchfield Outreach Centers.

“Start here at LLCC, whether you are looking to earn a degree or train for a hands-on career,” says LLCC President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. “I invite you to join us at this event to explore majors, our low cost and personalized services that help students reach their goals.”

Share a post on your social media from the LLCC Facebook page.

10.11.24

Last day to give to the United Way campaign

United Way of Central Illinois

There is still time to cast your vote for LLCC’s cutest pet! The contest will run until end of the day on Oct. 11. Donations are made by casting your vote for the cutest pet(s) of LLCC faculty and staff. You may vote for multiple pets, more than once.

Other ways to support LLCC’s United Way campaign include through employee payroll deduction. You may also make an outright gift via credit card or check. Learn more about United Way and make your pledge on the LLCC United Way donation page.

10.11.24

Today is National Coming Out Day!

Join the Gay/Straight Alliance in A. Lincoln Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today as we honor and support the LGBTQ+ community. Let’s come together for open discussions and show our solidarity. Everyone is welcome to participate and celebrate authenticity!

National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11.