10.14.22

LLCC Nursing welcomes incoming LPN to ADN Transition class

Last week the LLCC Nursing program faculty and staff welcomed the incoming LPN to ADN Transition class for orientation. The event was held in the R.H. Stephens Room and was attended by the incoming cohort which begins Monday, Oct. 17. The group benefited from presentations by the LLCC Bookstore, Center for Academic Success and a “lunch ‘n learn” presentation provided by Springfield Memorial Health. A special guest dropped by to greet the students as they were enjoying their lunch. The nursing program wishes to send a special thanks to Sean Edmondson, Shawn Floyd and Libby Tennikait for helping to prepare this cohort of students for a successful start in the program!

Linc, LLCC's mascot, in front of LLCC logo backdropCrystal Leamon with LincChelsey Davis with LincLinc with Kim Young

10.14.22

Home games today and tomorrow

LoggersCome cheer on the Loggers! Women’s softball will face Spoon River in a 1 p.m. game today, Oct. 14. Tomorrow, Oct. 15, women’s soccer will play an 11 a.m. game against Lewis and Clark.

10.14.22

Thank you from SGA

The LLCC Student Government Association would like to thank those who participated in the Jean Day Fundraiser event last Wednesday, Oct. 6. The donations for this event totaled $212.00. All funds will be donated to Sojourn Shelter & Services, Inc. in honor of domestic violence awareness month.

Sojourn’s mission is to build a community free of domestic violence through service, leadership and education. Sojourn’s services include emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, individual and group counseling for adults and children, community referrals, court and legal advocacy, pro bono legal representation and economic empowerment including job seeking skills and assistance.

24-hour hotline number: 217-726-5200 or toll-free at 1-866-HELP4DV (435-7438)

10.13.22

Dr. Colin Suchland and Tiffany-Anne Elliott present at Assessment Institute

Dr. Colin Suchland and Tiffany-Anne Elliott
Dr. Colin Suchland, professor of sociology, and Tiffany-Anne Elliott, academic support programs coordinator for the LLCC Center for Academic Success presented “Lifting Learning Barriers — Positioning Embedded Tutoring as a High Impact Practice to Increase Student Mastery of Core Competencies” this past Monday at the Assessment Institute. Elliott discussed how the LLCC Writing Center’s formative program review led to piloting embedded tutoring on our campus and shared the results of preliminary assessment of that service. Suchland presented his assessment of how having Elliott as an embedded tutor in a section of his SOC 101 course dramatically improved students’ completion of assignments as well as their performance of written communication skills as measured by the written communication general education VALUE rubric.

If you would like to hear more about their work, they will be holding a session on Professional Development Day titled “The Win-Win: Improving Student Engagement and Skills via Embedded Tutoring” in which faculty and staff can learn more about embedded tutoring, its power to impact student success and opportunities for incorporating embedded tutors into other courses.

10.13.22

AIeL workshop tomorrow on deploying an assessment

Say Hello to Operation “Deploy Planned Assessment!”

Friday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to noon in S1133
Register for this workshop on deploying an assessment.

Matthew Shaver, Professor, Digital Media, & Vice Chair, Learning Outcomes Assessment Team

Deploying an assessment is exciting. This workshop will take your assessment plan and prep it in Canvas! Topics such as digital rubric creation and mating course learning outcomes for evaluation will be discussed. ​​​​​​​

Note: Faculty can receive one point toward their Training and Innovation professional development total for successful completion of this workshop.

10.12.22

18th annual Multicultural Fest today

LLCC 18th Annual Multicultural FestLLCC invites the public to its 18th annual Multicultural Fest today, Oct. 12! The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside A. Lincoln Commons on the Springfield campus. LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville will also host celebrations in October. The events are free and open to the public.

The annual Multicultural Fest showcases various cultures with ethnic food, entertainment and cultural exhibits. Event tote bags will be given away to students and employees as supplies allow.

Local food trucks are offering free samples of ethnic food at the event. Restaurants serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. include B&W Good Eats and Sweets, Leo’s Pizza and AZ-T-CA Mexican Grill.

Entertainment will be provided by DJ Yinka at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Brian Stark, LLCC private applied music instructor, and Jess Stark at 10:30 a.m.; Telly da Great and Torch_Nation at 11:30 a.m.; LLCC voice majors Miriam Carter and Hunter Woods, accompanied by Laurie Lewis-Fritz, assistant professor of music, and piano majors Clifton Jones and Jonah Pollock at noon; and Calia Cole at 1:30 p.m.

Community partners that will have exhibits include Memorial Health, NAACP, Springfield Lincoln Library, Ten Thousand Villages of Champaign, 2-D Design Class, First Church of the Brethren, Eternal Life Enterprises, LLC and the Indiana Association of Spiritualists.

In addition to the festivities taking place on the Springfield campus, LLCC Outreach Centers will also host multicultural events.

  • LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser – Wednesday, Oct. 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza – Tuesday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr. – Thursday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Multicultural Fest is sponsored by LLCC Student Life.

10.12.22

LLCC awarded grant to support early childhood educators

LLCC has been awarded an Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) grant of nearly $650,000 to help those who work or who have worked in early childhood education or childcare in earning credentials, certificates and degrees. They may also qualify for a scholarship that covers the total cost of attendance if they are pursuing an additional degree or certificate in the field.

“There is a teacher shortage in early childhood education. In addition to playing an important role in the development of children, these professionals help keep our world as we know it going around,” explains Danyle Watkins, LLCC professor of early childhood education. “Imagine a workday without any available daycare. This would have a dramatic impact on the workforce. Many parents would not be able to go to work or provide needed services.”

As part of the grant, LLCC is adding classes and now has an early childhood education advocate, Marlena Constant. She helps future students with applications for the college, scholarships and financial aid. She also provides support and connects students with any needed services.

“I’m a barrier remover. When things like needs for technology, Wi-Fi or gas money are hurdles to your education, we can assist,” says Constant. “We are about cohorts, friendship, collaboration and built-in supports.”

LLCC also plans on implementing prior learning assessments and developing incentives for completion and spaces specifically for early childhood education students to study and get assistance.

ECACE is also collaborating with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to provide the scholarships.

For more information on LLCC’s early childhood education program, visit www.llcc.edu/ece.

10.12.22

FAFSA Workshop Day for LLCC students Oct. 26

FAFSAPlease spread the word that LLCC students have the opportunity to begin, work on or complete their 2023-2024 FAFSA application. LLCC Financial Aid, in partnership with the LLCC Student Life and Student Government Association, is hosting a FAFSA Workshop Day on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to noon in Menard Hall Atrium. Staff from the Financial Aid will be on hand to answer student questions and guide them through the process.

Students who cannot make this event are more than welcome to reach out to the Financial Aid directly by emailing Financial.Aid@llcc.edu, calling 217-786-2237 or texting 217-920-1096.

Faculty and staff with experience with the FAFSA application are more than welcome to help with this event. Questions on this event and how to become involved can be emailed to the the director of financial aid, alison.mills@llcc.edu.