Words to the Wise Wednesdays from Student Success

“Why” we do what we do

The LLCC Student Success office has undergone significant changes over the past few years, so it is the office’s goal that colleagues across campus get to better know the who, what, when, where and why of Student Success. For the past few weeks, we welcomed you into our world and shared the following:

  • ‘Who” we are — We introduced our 12-member team.
  • “What” we do — We utilize the Appreciative Framework by using the Appreciative Advising Model to define how we approach our work.
  • “When” we are available — Students make appointments or meet with us during our drop-in hours.
  • “Where” we are located — We meet with our students on the Springfield campus as well as the Outreach Centers.

And now, we want to share “why” we do what we do. Our name says it best: STUDENT SUCCESS!

We would like to end this series of Words to the Wise Wednesday with the following poem from author unknown:

Students Are …

Important people on this campus.
Not cold enrollment statistics, but flesh and blood.
Human beings with feelings and emotions like our own.

Not people to be tolerated so we can do our thing.
Students are our thing.

Not dependent on us;
Rather, we are both interdependent on one another.

Not an interruption of our work,
But the purpose of it.

Without students,
There would be no need for this institution.

Student Success
www.llcc.edu/student-success
www.facebook.com/llccstudentsuccess
www.instagram.com/llcc_studentsuccess

LLCC’s new website is about to launch! Find your links under “Info For”

Screenshot of new website's homepage. Menu items in top right, include Info For, which is circled.
LLCC’s new website at www.llcc.edu is scheduled to launch on Dec. 2, 2021.

Once the new site launches, to find the links you use most often including email, Etrieve, Kbox, LincIn and the Employee Portal:

  • Look for “Info for” at the top of the new website (See red circled area above).
  • When you hover over or click on “Info for,” look for “Faculty & Staff.”
  • Click on “Faculty & Staff” and all of the links currently on “My LLCC,” will be displayed.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for the new website launch to be complete on Dec. 2, the process of transition from the current site to the new site will begin the evening of Dec. 1. There should be no interruption in web service.

Content managers will be trained next semester.

We look forward to bringing you a new, up-to-date website experience!

LLCC Public Relations and Marketing (PRM) and Information Technology (IT)

Nominate a deserving colleague for KUDOS by tomorrow!

Lincoln Land Community College KUDOS: Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding ServiceKey or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are open through tomorrow, Dec. 1. 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. 10.

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!

Enjoy LLCC Music upcoming performances!

LLCC Music has several upcoming performances:

  • Honors Recital-Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. in MNRD 2250 featuring many of our music majors performing repertoire they have been studying this semester
  • Resilience & Hope (Fall 2021 Choir Concert) – Friday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons featuring repertoire that focuses on resilience and hope in the face of personal and global crises, including part of the program the Choir performed at the Illinois ACDA Fall Conference
  • Gettin’ It Done (Fall 2021 Band Concert) – Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. in MNRD 2250 featuring chamber ensembles and the full band playing an eclectic mix of music, from Baroque to Herbie Hancock

All events are free, and everyone is invited to attend. We look forward to continuing to celebrate the return of live music to LLCC with you!

CAS to host Final Exam Prep Seminars for LLCC Students

Just a reminder that the Center for Academic Success will be hosting final exam prep seminars for LLCC students Dec. 6 and 8. Seminars will be conducted both in-person in the Center for Academic Success and virtually via Zoom.

Topics include:

  • Developing a study plan
  • Tips on how to study
  • Tips on how to answer objective, short answer and essay exam questions
  • Managing test anxiety

Students may register by completing the online registration form or by visiting the Center for Academic Success webpage at www.llcc.edu/cas.

Registration closes Friday, Dec. 3, at noon.

Open interviews for spring peer tutors Dec. 1 & 2

Faculty and staff, please refer your top students to the Center for Academic Success or this Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7567415055?pwd=V3cwQkxMRTZIZnducC9qRlVPcFcrdz09 for open interviews this Wednesday and Thursday to be a peer tutor. Open interviews are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are first come, first serve with no appointment needed.

We need tutors in all subjects (math, science, business/economics, workforce, social science) and at all LLCC locations!

Honors Program Student Club collecting for MERCY Communities

The Honors Program Student Club will be collecting funds and items Dec. 1 and 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons to benefit MERCY Communities that helps at-risk or homeless women and children in the Springfield area. Items can also be brought to the LLCC Student Life office anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information on MERCY Communities, please visit www.mercycommunities.org.

LLCC online computer science degree and other online programs recognized in national and state rankings  

ZDNet has ranked Lincoln Land Community College’s online computer science associate degree as No. 1 in the nation. ZDNet’s ranking methodology encompasses data and tools from the National Center for Education Statistics’ annual survey.

According to ZDNet.com, the best online computer science associate degree programs provide lecture-based instruction and practical experience while preparing industry professionals for the workforce. A computer science associate degree is the foundation for building computational skills.

In ranking LLCC’s online computer science degree program No. 1, the website notes that LLCC’s computer science associate degree includes 61-63 credit hours in general education and program-related courses such as computer applications and concepts, computer programming concepts, and understanding technology today.

In addition, Intelligent.com ranked three of LLCC’s online programs in the top 50 in the state and nation for 2022.Intelligent.com researched over 2,900 colleges and universities, evaluating each institution for the strength of its online resources, reputation and program strength.

LLCC was ranked No. 26 in the Best Community Colleges in Illinois category with the best online medical coding program in the state. For Best Online Colleges in Illinois, LLCC ranked No. 29 with the best philosophy program. And in the Most Affordable Online Community Colleges category, LLCC ranked No. 43 in the nation with the best online LPN to ADN program.