Campus Assessment Day is coming up on Friday, Oct. 7! The event will feature a welcome and keynote from Tom Bordenkircher, Ph.D., vice president of accreditation relations with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the staff liaison for Lincoln Land Community College. Learn more and view the day’s agenda.
Employee Health and Wellness Fair today
As a reminder, the first of two wellness screenings and flu shot clinics takes place today, Oct. 4. All benefit-eligible employees and their spouses are eligible to participate. The second opportunity is Oct. 19. Instructions were emailed yesterday regarding how to register.
Also, the Employee Health and Wellness Fair, “Passport to Self-Care,” takes place in Cass Gym today from 8 a.m. to noon. All employees are welcome, and participation in the health screening is not required to attend. Those in attendance will have a chance to win Fit Bit Smart Watch, three free classes from Ahh Yoga, honey from the LLCC Apiary, a Scheels gift bag including a $25 gift card, one of two $25 VISA gift cards, five free classes from WholeSelf Healing Yoga and Meditation along with additional items provided by Food Fantasies, Illinois Educators Credit Union and Supplement Superstores.
Participating vendors are:
- HSHS
- SIU
- Memorial Wellness Center
- Springfield Clinic
- WholeSelf Healing Yoga and Meditation
- Illinois Educators Credit Union
- Food Fantasies
- Orange Theory Fitness
- Balance Yoga
- Vivacious Wellness and Personal Coaching
- Supplement Superstores
- Deer Oaks EAP — Note: Deer Oaks EAP is offering a new program titled AWARE. The program aims to aid in developing mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve well-being via telephonic sessions. More information can be found in the HR Portal under EAP Resources or by calling Deer Oaks at 888-993-7650.
LLCC-Taylorville to host financial aid event Oct. 20
LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, will host Financial Aid Completion Night Thursday, Oct. 20 from 3-6 p.m. to assist high school seniors and their parents/guardians in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
An online registration form and more information on documents to bring to the event are available at www.llcc.edu/taylorville. Registration is also available by calling 217-786-2754.
Current LLCC students who will be attending college next year are invited to attend as well. Prospective students may take a tour of the facilities and get assistance with enrollment steps.
Nominate a deserving colleague for KUDOS yet today!
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are open through today, Oct. 4. 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, Oct. 14.
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!
CAS October student worker of the month
Congratulations to Preston Siewert who is the LLCC Center for Academic Success’ October student worker of the month. Preston is a new peer tutor for LLCC this semester but is already in high demand. Their enthusiasm for and dedication to helping fellow students through tutoring has multiple students scheduling regular weekly appointments. Preston’s tutees say that they are incredibly helpful and good at explaining things in ways they understand. Several LLCC staff who have observed Preston tutor have encouraged them to pursue a career in teaching.
This week’s Monday Morning Mentor from AIEL
This week’s Monday Morning Mentor topic from Magna Publications:
What Interventions Help Students Master Deep Reading and Engage With Assignments?
Presentation date: Oct. 3, 2022 and on-demand for one week
View the presentation and access the transcript, handouts and supplemental material: https://mondaymorningmentors.com.
NOTE: You will need to enter the following password in order to view this week’s program: interventions24.
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.
LLCC-Taylorville at Chillifest
LLCC-Taylorville hosted an informational table at the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Chillifest celebration Oct. 1 and 2. Staff met with prospective students, current students and alumni. Jolene Lamb, community education culinary coordinator, also provided some tasty treats at the event.
Still a few seats for Thursday’s “Taste Like a Pro”
There are a few seats remaining in LLCC Community Education wine class on Thursday. Call 217-786-2432 to register today!
Taste Like a Pro
Are you interested in expanding your knowledge of wines? Here’s a great place to start. Learn to taste, talk and evaluate wines. Go from grape to glass with Dr. Geoff Bland, former owner of The Corkscrew Wine Emporium. Must be 21 or over to register.
- Instructor: Geoff Bland
- Date: Thu., Oct. 6
- Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Location: Bistro Verde, Workforce Careers Center
- Course Codes and Fees: CEW 500-55, $49
Bistro To Go
LLCC’s student-led café is open as Bistro To Go yet this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It offers a counter service concept with soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffees and drinks. Place order.
Additional information is available at www.llcc.edu/bistro-verde. Bistro Verde is located inside the east entrance of the Workforce Careers Center on the LLCC Springfield campus.
From Oct. 25-Nov. 17 (closed Nov. 1), the café will transform into Bistro Verde, a casual, dine-in restaurant experience.
SGA to host a Jeans Day tomorrow
The LLCC Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting Jeans Day tomorrow, Oct. 5. All proceeds will be donated to the Sojourn Shelter & Services, Inc. If you would like to participate, please make a minimum donation of $5 in the LLCC Student Life office. Donations can be made in advance of the event or on the day. Everyone who participates will receive a Jeans Day Sticker. If you have any questions about this event, please contact the SGA advisor at kyle.roughan@llcc.edu.