11.29.22

PTK toy drive Dec. 5-7

Phi Theta Kappa is conducting a toy drive to benefit the Hope Learning Academy Springfield and Hope Autism Clinic this December. The chapter is collecting sensory-friendly toys from Dec. 5-7 in A. Lincoln Commons. We would love for you to bring a sensory toy to help the children and support our Honors In Action project to promote all-inclusive play!

Need ideas or more information about what a “sensory-friendly toy” is? Please visit this Padlet site. If you have questions, please contact chapter advisor Gillian Bauer at gillian.bauer@llcc.edu. Thank you for supporting PTK and Hope Learning Academy!

11.28.22

New locations for Enrollment Services/Records, Student Success, WEI

The first round of staff moves from the student services hallway began Nov. 22.

Enrollment Services/Records

The AVP of enrollment services and LLCC Records can now be found on the first floor of the Millennium Center:

  • Shanda Byer – Millennium 1116
  • Shawn Allen and Chase Dilworth – Millennium 1117
  • Robin Ackman – Millennium 1118
  • Nina Koch – Millennium 1119

Student Success

Instead of The Jeffersons* “Movin’ on Up,” the LLCC Student Success team has moved south to Millennium. You can visit the following staff in their new locations:

  • April Bergman – Millennium 2214
  • Claire McKinney – Millennium 2226
  • Richard Hayes – Millennium 2227
  • Fabiola Gonzalez – Millennium 2228
  • Frank Schmitz – Millennium 2229
  • Morgan Elliott – Millennium 2230
  • Caitlin Davis – Millennium 2233
  • Shelly Smothers – Millennium 2235
  • Laurie Clemons – Millennium 2238

Please note that Taylor Littig and Carley Young, nursing success coaches, will be working in their Menard Hall offices until they move on Dec. 5.

*The Jeffersons was a TV show that aired from 1975 to 1985.

Open Door Workforce Equity Initiative

The WEI team has moved to the lower level of Sangamon Hall (below the LLCC Library). Please come and visit us in our new locations:

  • Candace Silas – Sangamon 0103
  • Katie Elsenheimer – Sangamon 0131
  • Sierra Peterson – Sangamon 0134

Need help finding us? No worries! Call 217-786-2066.

11.28.22

PACE survey deadline extended to Friday, Dec. 2

There is still time to voice your opinions by participating in the PACE Climate Survey for Community Colleges. The deadline for the PACE survey has been extended to Dec. 2. Some have experienced their PACE survey email invitations landing in junk/spam folders. The emails are coming from <pace_survey@ncsu.edu>. Your participation is important and appreciated!

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11.28.22

Last call for IDI Grant submissions

idi Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion Grant ProgramThe window for applications will soon be closing! The application deadline for LLCC’s Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion Grant, which began in 2020-21, is this Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. It is an internal opportunity for any LLCC faculty, staff, department, student or student club, and can be used to address a need and/or to promote and celebrate diversity.

IDI Grant application

There is $3,500 available to be awarded in fall 2022. More information and helpful resources (standards of evaluation, project samples and more) are available on the Innovation in Diversity & Inclusion Grant SharePoint page (be sure you’re logged in to Office 365 to access).

Have an idea? Don’t hesitate to reach out to adam.watkins@llcc.edu with any questions.

IDI Grant Project Committee:
Adam Watkins
Laura Anderson
Michelle Pulce-Flynn
Jamil Steele

11.28.22

Nominate a student for Logger of the Month yet today

Faculty and staff — do you have a student you feel represents the best of our campus community? Maybe the student you have in mind is a student leader, perhaps they are academically strong or maybe they are just someone you have noticed going above and beyond lately. Whatever the case, LLCC Student Life needs your help celebrating and recognizing our amazing students!

Logger of the Month is your chance to nominate a student you feel represents our student body. In addition to receiving a $25 voucher to the LLCC Bookstore and a certificate of celebration, Logger of the Month recipients will be recognized for their respective month during the Student Recognition Ceremony in the spring semester.

Nominations will close today, Nov. 28. Please complete the Student Life Logger of The Month Nomination Form to make a nomination,

Thank you for taking the time to recognize a student.

11.28.22

Learning Renewal Trauma Series

ICCB, in partnership with ICSPS, is offering a four-part trauma series, presented by the Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) as part of Learning Renewal professional development events. The sessions address the impact of trauma, the relationship between culture and trauma, vicarious trauma and trauma informed supervision.

While this series was developed as part of Learning Renewal support, the information will be relevant to all college faculty, staff and administration.

Sessions will be held on the following dates from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Registration is required for each session.

Nov. 30 – Impact of Trauma

Understanding the impact of trauma on the development of the brain and learning response strategies to build resilient youth and families. The trainers will cover adolescent development, childhood trauma, and resilience and recovery.

Register for Impact of Trauma

Dec. 7 – Culture and Trauma

Trauma has context. That context oftentimes has cultural and historical roots. The training will explore the relationship between trauma and culture by looking specifically at populations who are at high risk for experiencing trauma. Participants will also learn about the ways power and oppression impact trauma and access to resources. Lastly, participants will learn about the resilience and protective factors these communities have built to combat trauma.

Register for Culture and Trauma

Dec. 14 – Vicarious Trauma

This training addresses trauma and its impact on those in caring professions. Participants will discuss the “caring traumas” and learn how to identify and address the signs and symptoms of each. Additionally, participants will contextualize these concepts by examining the systemic issues that can contribute to them. Finally, participants will learn about ways to address trauma and promote individual and organizational self-care.

Register for Vicarious Trauma

Jan. 25 – Trauma Informed Supervision

Designed for anyone who operates in a leadership/management capacity, this training helps professionals learn how to effectively manage and relate to individuals they supervise. Participants will learn to provide trauma informed supervision by learning about the way trauma can impact staff and recognizing signs of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma.

Register for Trauma Informed Supervision

11.28.22

Blood drive today, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 28
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Trutter Center
Appointments and masks are required.

Schedule an appointment.

Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far. Our goal is 15 donations, so please help us fill our blood drive time slots!

While the demand for blood remains constant year-round, the rate of blood donation typically decreases during the holiday season. LLCC faculty, staff and students have always rallied together to meet this need. You can help! Donate and save three lives. You’ll be glad you did. Thank you for helping patients in need.

11.22.22

LLCC closed for Thanksgiving Recess Nov. 23-27

Happy Thanksgiving. LLCC is closed Nov. 23-27.
LLCC will be closed for Thanksgiving recess Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 27. No classes will be held, and all administrative offices at the Springfield campus and outlying locations in the LLCC district will be closed. Classes and regular business hours will resume Monday, Nov. 28.

11.22.22

Nominate a deserving colleague for KUDOS

Lincoln Land Community College KUDOS: Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding ServiceKey or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are being accepted through Tuesday, Nov. 29. Nominate a deserving colleague by filling out the online submission form. (Please use a Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form.) The KUDOS awards will be announced Friday, Dec. 9.

The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC. Brighten someone’s day. Say, “Thank you! Great job!” by nominating that person for a KUDOS award!