The LLCC Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, May 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room. Read the agenda.
Milestone Nursing Class Receives Their Pins
Congratulations to our nursing students who received their pins Saturday! With 68 students in participation, this was the largest class to be pinned in the history of this program. Several of the pinner’s at Saturday’s ceremony are alum of the LLCC ADN program, it was nice to welcome them back for this full circle moment. To this year’s graduating nurses, we celebrate you and your accomplishments!
Entire 2024 LLCC Nursing cohort, prior to the pinning ceremony.
Taking the Florence Nightengale Pledge.
A pinning ceremony is a symbolic welcoming of newly graduated or soon-to-be graduated nurses into the nursing profession. Students are pinned by an honored nurse of their choice. The ceremony is concluded with an alumni of the program taking stage to lead the new nurses in the “Florence Nightingale Pledge” while nurses in attendance are also invited to stand and recite pledge.
Outstanding Traditional Student recipient was Jackie Romer and Outstanding Transition Student recipient was Dustin Davenport.
IRE Summer Drop-in hours, Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Want to create a report in ZogoTech but just don’t quite remember where to start? Need a refresher on stacking filters in Navigator to get the right group of students? Have questions on a PowerBI Dashboard?
LLCC Institutional Research and Effectiveness staff are available during dedicated drop-in hours on Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Stop by MCTR 2215, and bring your questions or requests. We look forward to seeing you!
Those with a need to meet virtually should contact IRE for a Teams meeting link.
In the news
Tisha Miller, enrollment coordinator, LLCC-Taylorville and LLCC-Litchfield, was interviewed on WTIM yesterday about commencement, summer and fall classes, how to get started and summer open house.
Reminder, Sunsetting SoftChalk, save content before Aug. 15
LLCC will not be renewing the college’s SoftChalk license after the current contract expires. The deadline to export and save any content currently stored in your SoftChalk Cloud accounts is Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. Content that is not exported by the end of the license expiration will be lost.
Keep in mind:
- The deadline of Aug. 15 is for exporting and saving Softchalk Cloud content.
- The export files created are html/index files and can be loaded directly into Canvas and will function the same as they do in Softchalk Cloud. The exception to this is SoftChalk lessons that are connected to the Canvas Gradebook. These connections will be lost when the html/index files are uploaded directly into Canvas.
- AIeL has developed both written directions and video tutorials on how to download SoftChalk lessons from the cloud and upload them in Canvas.
H5P
LLCC has now licensed new content authoring software called H5P, which offers more design flexibility and a richer feature set than SoftChalk. H5P can be used to create a wider variety of interactive content types, including quizzes, games, and simulations. H5P content is designed to be accessible to all users, which is especially important for students with disabilities. H5P is also mobile-friendly, so students can access H5P on almost any type of device. H5P is also open source and has a large and active community of users who contribute to its development and who share different kinds of content with one another.
Please note:
- Transitioning content from SoftChalk to H5P is not required. As described above, exported SoftChalk Cloud files (html/index files) can be loaded into Canvas courses and will look and function the same as they do when stored in SoftChalk Cloud with the exception for those lessons tied directly to the gradebook.
- AIeL began training and support for H5P during the fall 23 semester with the intent to provide a full academic year for those who wish to transition from SoftChalk to H5P.
- Workshops on H5P are still being offered through the spring 24 semester and can be found on the AIeL Workshop Schedule. Questions about the use of H5P can also be answered at AIeL open labs or by appointment with a member of the AIeL Team.
If you have any additional questions, contact Becky Parton, dean of LLCC Academic Innovation and eLearning, at 217-786-2351.
Celebrating the Stars of LLCC
LLCC honored 2024 Distinguished Service Award winners, employees with service anniversaries and retirees at the 30th Annual LLCC Employee Recognition and Appreciation Ceremony on May 16.
The college presented four Distinguished Service Awards to individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership and service to the college communityi, promote a student-focused environment and exhibity a strong commitment to the college’s core values.
- Faculty – Bill Harmon, professor, agronomy, other nominees included; Eric Stachera, professor of English; Peter Embalabala, professor of mathematics; Laurie Lewis-Fritz, assistant professor of music; David Reynolds, professor of sociology and Cynthia Smock, instructor, neurodiagnostic technology.
- Administrator – Chris Russell, LLCC chief of police, other nominees included; Shanda Byer, vice president of student services, Jessie Blackburn, director, LLCC Litchfield, Leigh Giles-Brown, program director, sonography, Cynthia Maskey, dean, health professions and Kirsten Taylor, director, employment and benefits.
- Classified Staff – Brenda Loschen, administrative assistant to the dean of arts & communication, other nominees included; Matt Combs, duplication and mail center specialist; Julie Eason, administrative assistant to the vice president, administrative services and Jennifer Lewis, program assistant, community education.
- Professional Staff – Samuel Penning, systems administrator, information technology, other nominees included; Laurie Myers, writing center specialist, Tricia Hardway, academic success professional; Claire Heffron-McKinney, student success coach and Amy Williams, academic services coordinator.
- Adjunct Faculty – Raven Hinton, adjunct instructor, sonography, other nominees included, Elizabeth Fines-Workman, adjunct instructor of communication, Susan Flynn, adjunct instructor of sociology and Steve Green, adjunct instructor of philosophy.
Retirees recognized were:
- Barb Bernardi, professor of biology, 16 years
- Cindy Burger, administrative assistant to the dean of English and humanities, 6 years
- Laurie Clemons, student success coach, 28 years
- Cathleen Ferguson, associate professor, basic nurse assistant, 14 years
- Dr. Mary Goldstein, professor, nursing, 21 years
- Nina Koch, records specialist, 30 years
- Jennifer Meyer; education services representative, LLCC Jacksonville, 14 years
- Michael Meyers, assistant professor, respiratory care, 11 years
- John Ryan, building custodian, 24 years
- Lynn Whalen, chief communications officer, 18 years
During Employee Recognition Week, employee recognition video presentations were also shared. Employees celebrating service anniveraries:
30 years of service
35 years – Dr. Cynthia Maskey, dean, health professions
30 years – Ira Bradley, building custodian; Dr. Liesl Smith, professor, English
25 years of service
25 years – Julie Clevenger, executive director, center for academic success; Karie Longhta, associate vice president, finance; Samuel Penning, systems administrator; Tony Rothering, professor of biology; Matthew Shaver, professor of integrated media design; Lori Smith, financial and research analyst, LLCC Foundation.
20 years of service
20 years – Stephanie Cummings, placement and testing coordinator; Anita Glydewell, child development teacher; Tracy Kesinger, professor of nursing; Dr. Tricia Kujawa, assistant vice president, institutional research and effectiveness; Mary Beth Ponser, child development teacher; Karen Sanders, vice president, advancement/executive director, LLCC Foundation; Leslie Stalter, professor of art; Rich Teeter, professor of agri-business management; George Vaughn, professor of communication.
15 years of service
15 years – Sandra Chvala, administrative assistant to the dean, health professions; Shawn Floyd, course materials coordinator; Jamie McCoy, workforce development and health care continuing education program coordinator; Rebecca Miller, professor of psychology; Cara Swafford, professor of English; CC Tietjen St. Magnus, academic success professional; Doug Whitaker, maintenance operations supervisor.
10 years of service
10 years – Dr. Laurel Bretz, associate vice president, continuing, corporate and professional education; Brad Brickey, mechanical maintenance technician; Mary Dellert, executive administrative assistant and secretary to the Board of Trustees; Barbara Eades, assistant director, LLCC Foundation; Nick Ferreira, program director emergency services and health; Adrienne Frazier, education services represenetative, LLCC Litchfield; Dr. David Leitner, professor of English; Tim McKenzie, professor of philosophy; Janelle Murphy, program director, associate degree radiography.
Five years of service
Five years – Amber Babbs, program assistant health professions; Lucinda Caughey, associate professor of computer science; Cody Cox, research and analytics associate; Kelly Ellis, student records evaluator; Don Hohimer, horiculturist; Dr. Bridgette Hudson, professor of nursing; Jermain Jefferson, building custodian; Sheridan Lane, director, culinary program and operations; Lori Large Oldenettel, enrollment coordinator, LLCC Jacksonville; Laurie Lewis-Fritz, assistant professor of music; Dr. Teresa Liberati, professor of biology; Adam Nieto, police officer; Dr. Matt Schownir, professor of history; Dr. Bailey Shaw, professor of English; Dr. Karen Sisk, professor of English; Chris Tople, program director, surgical technology; Arnold Tullis, aviaion mechanics, training specialist; Lindsey Weihmeir, registration manager.
Summer hours begin today
LLCC will be closed on Fridays for 12 weeks beginning Friday, May 24, 2023 and ending on Friday, Aug. 9, 2023. During this period, all full-time professional, administrative and classified benefit-eligible employees will be scheduled to work on a 36-hour per week basis.
- Normal college services will be provided, and most administrative offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Departments that normally offer evening services may continue to provide services on their normal schedule.
- Work schedules for all full-time employees will be based on a 36-hour week. Benefit-eligible employees who are normally scheduled to work 20 hours per week would be scheduled to work 18 hours, 30-hour-per-week employees would work 27 hours per week, etc.
- Work schedules must include either an hour or half-hour unpaid meal period for those working 7.5 or more hours in a day.
- Vacation, sick and personal leave time will be charged on an hour-for-hour basis. If a full week of vacation is utilized during this period, 36 hours of benefit time will be charged for full-time employees.
Holidays: Memorial Day (May 27) and Independence Day (July 4) will be considered a nine-hour day (or a pro-rated amount based on hourly work schedule) toward hours worked for employees.
Quiznos Summer Hours
Just a reminder that, beginning today, Quiznos will run modified hours for the summer, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Summer hours begin Monday
LLCC will be closed on Fridays for 12 weeks beginning Friday, May 24, 2023 and ending on Friday, Aug. 9, 2023. During this period, all full-time professional, administrative and classified benefit-eligible employees will be scheduled to work on a 36-hour per week basis.
- Normal college services will be provided, and most administrative offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Departments that normally offer evening services may continue to provide services on their normal schedule.
- Work schedules for all full-time employees will be based on a 36-hour week. Benefit-eligible employees who are normally scheduled to work 20 hours per week would be scheduled to work 18 hours, 30-hour-per-week employees would work 27 hours per week, etc.
- Work schedules must include either an hour or half-hour unpaid meal period for those working 7.5 or more hours in a day.
- Vacation, sick and personal leave time will be charged on an hour-for-hour basis. If a full week of vacation is utilized during this period, 36 hours of benefit time will be charged for full-time employees.
Holidays: Memorial Day (May 27) and Independence Day (July 4) will be considered a nine-hour day (or a pro-rated amount based on hourly work schedule) toward hours worked for employees.
Line of March for Commencement 2024
Each year we do our best to ensure that the line of march is accurate. The line changes each year due to retirements, resignations and individuals who have received permission to be excused from the ceremony. The line of march is more of a guide as opposed to a hard and fast rule. If you don’t like where you are seated feel free to move.
The 2024 line of march indicates where you will be seated during the 2024 LLCC Commencement ceremony. The faculty marshals this year are Matt Shaver and Kirk Yenerall, and they will direct you to the appropriate location during the seating process. There are 10 seats in a row, so, if there are last minute no-shows you may be bumped up a row depending on 10 in a row seating arrangement.
The line of march will be posted in several locations to refer to upon your arrival.
The line of march will look like this:
NAME SIDE ROW SEAT
Black, Justin B 4 9
Brown, Leslie A 2 6
Side A = House Left (while looking at the stage, sitting on the left side)
Side B = House Right (while looking at the stage, sitting on the right side)
Leslie Brown will be on “Side A” (House Left) in the second row in Position 6
Justin Black will be on “Side B” (House Right) in the fourth row in Position 9
Please do not congregate at the front of the line making it difficult for others to get to their assigned place in line as well as giving the Board and administrators room to line up.