LLCC Health Professions is offering two “Stop the Bleed” sessions tomorrow, Oct. 4, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. in Logan Hall, Room 1112. The class will cover how and when to manage life altering bleeding as well as time to practice the skills presented. This training goes hand in hand with the “Stop the Bleed” kits that have been added to all the AED locations across the campus and outreach centers. Space is limited. To sign up, email Nick Ferreira. Walk-ins are also welcome, as space allows.
October Data Byte – Student Transfer Metrics
Join the Data Governance Council (DGC) for the October Data Byte conversation on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 11:10 a.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room. This month’s focus will be baccalaureate completion of LLCC transfer students. Feel free to bring your lunch. Or maybe you’ll be the lucky attendee who wins a Quiznos lunch!
Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery featuring works from permanent collection
LLCC is featuring select works from the college’s permanent collection through Nov. 1. The exhibit can be viewed in the Trutter Museum/Murray Gallery, located in Menard Hall, on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The exhibit showcases a selection of two-dimensional works. These pieces, which have circulated through LLCC’s campus hallways and offices over the years, are either familiar, newly refreshed or ready to begin a new display rotation once construction in their usual locations is completed. This exhibit offers a brief spotlight for a few of these pieces before they resume their tour across the campus.
The mission of LLCC’s permanent collection is to offer the college and its community a public display of art throughout campus, aimed at broadening visual knowledge, increasing aesthetic awareness and celebrating creativity; to provide students with the opportunity to view, study and appreciate original works of art, focusing on various aspects such as media, technique, aesthetics and style; and to create an aesthetically pleasing environment that enhances both learning and work.
Over the years, the LLCC’s permanent collection has expanded to include artwork created by students and faculty, pieces purchased by the college and generous donations. The collection also now includes a substantial number of pieces from the Trutter family’s donation of art and artifacts.
Save the date! Take a tour of student services in Menard Hall
Remodeling of the new facilities for LLCC Student Services in Menard Hall is nearing completion! Faculty and staff are invited to take a tour of the new facilities on Monday, Oct. 7. Tours will be available 1-3 p.m., and Student Services staff will be on hand to point out the new features of the space.
A press conference and ribbon cutting for is set for earlier that day at 10:30 a.m.
United Way campaign in full swing!
LLCC’s United Way campaign is in full swing! Make your gift on the LLCC United Way donation page.
Today, learn more about how United Way of Central Illinois focuses on education: helping children prepare for kindergarten, stay on track and graduate with a plan for their future. Last year, United Way of Central Illinois helped 92% of children in summer programs grow their math skills through grant partners:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois
- Compass for Kids
- Girls Scouts of Central Illinois
- Hope
- Springfield Public Schools
- Springfield Urban League, Inc.
- Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Check out this video on Camp Kindergarten.
Join the LEAGUE Committee
The LLCC Foundation is seeking new members to serve on the LEAGUE Committee. LEAGUE is an acronym for Leaders Establishing Annual Gifts Underwriting Education and is the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. The LEAGUE Committee chooses a theme for the campaign and plans the activities for the kickoff on Professional Development Day in March. If you are interested in joining the fun by serving on the LEAGUE Committee, we would love to hear from you! The committee meets once a month and serves for two years. We ask the following of committee members:
- Attend the one-hour monthly committee meetings (November-March).
- Help the day of the kickoff luncheon on Professional Development Day, Tuesday, March 25.
- Make a contribution to the LEAGUE Campaign. The amount is entirely up to you. It can be $1.
Please call 217-786-2255 or email Barb Eades for more information.
LLCC-Jacksonville to host FAFSA and program Q&A events Oct. 16
LLCC-Jacksonville will host a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion event and Q&A sessions to learn more about getting started at LLCC on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The events are free and open to prospective students and family members.
Families who would like assistance completing the FAFSA can schedule a 30-minute appointment between 2-6 p.m. (last appointment at 5:30 p.m.) to meet with an LLCC financial aid professional.
Prospective students can learn more about getting started at LLCC during 45-minute Q&A sessions. For students who are undecided on their major, sessions will be held at 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Sessions for those interested in workforce or health care careers will take place at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. LLCC professionals will also be available to assist with completion of the online application and next steps.
Registration is encouraged and available at www.llcc.edu/jacksonville or by calling 217-243-6699.
HR advertising course materials coordinator for internal applicants only
LLCC Human Resources has opened the course materials coordinator vacancy up for internal applicants only. If you are interested in this opportunity, view full details on this position. Applications are due Oct. 9.
Tiffany Elliott presents at International College Learning Center Association conference
Tiffany Elliott, academic support programs coordinator, provided two presentations on embedded tutoring at the International College Learning Center Association’s 2024 conference last week. Elliott led a half-day pre-conference workshop, training learning center professionals from around the country on best practices for embedded tutoring programs. She also presented “Adapting Embedded Tutoring for Asynchronous Online Courses,” showcasing some of the groundbreaking work the LLCC Center for Academic Success is doing in implementing embedded support in online courses.
If you are interested in learning more about embedded support at LLCC or would like embedded support for a course you teach, please email the Center for Academic Success or call 217-786-2396.
In the news
Jolene Lamb, director, LLCC Community Education, was interviewed on WTAX Monday morning about the second “Arts for ALL” presentation taking place today, Oct. 2, 1-2 p.m. in the Trutter Center. Dorothy Paige Turner and Joel Ross, nationally known singer-songwriters and educators from Rockford, will feature musical selections from the “Great American Songbook.” Through song and narrative, the artists explore the roots of jazz among enslaved Africans who brought their field hollers, work songs and spirituals to this uniquely American art form. Ross will also demonstrate the evolution of Ragtime and stride piano. Each event will include a post-performance Q&A session hosted by Jim Leach.
Jay Kitterman, culinary and special events coordinator, authored this weeks Epicuriosity 101,”A good, sweet year,” in the State Journal-Register.