The new edition of the LLCC Podcast with hosts Mac Warren and Emily Smith from Public Relations and Marketing features an interview with Alex Berry, director of student success. Learn how the success coaching model helps students persist and move forward!
Save the date for the LLCC holiday celebration!
More details to come!
AmazonSmile can benefit the LLCC Foundation
Shopping online at Amazon this holiday season? Support LLCC students at the same time! Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Lincoln Land Community College Foundation whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. To date, AmazonSmile has donated more than $2,200 to LLCC. Just use this link https://smile.amazon.com/ch/37-1360597 to sign up.
Last day for Bistro-To-Go this semester
Today is the final day for Bistro-To-Go for the fall 2021 semester. Open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, enjoy takeout soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffees and drinks prepared by LLCC culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality students. View the fall 2021 menu!
Lunch orders may be placed online at https://orders.cake.net/11205518 (credit card) or in person (cash or credit card).
LLCC Board of Trustees meets this evening at 5:15
The LLCC Board of Trustees will meet at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17 in the R. H. Stephens Room of Menard Hall. Read the agenda.
Open House 3-6 p.m. today at LLCC-Medical District
LLCC-Medical District, 130 W. Mason St., will hold an Open House from 3-6 p.m. today.
LLCC-Medical District is now offering evening, general education courses leading to an associate degree, in addition to short-term training programs. Attendees at the open house can learn more and sign up for courses beginning this spring. Refreshments will be served.
Nominate a deserving colleague for KUDOS!
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are now open! They will be accepted through Wednesday, 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!
In the News
LLCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, advised by Dr. Claire Gordon, sponsored a “Life Goes On” organ donation event Nov. 15. The evening presentation featured speakers Emily Reynolds, scholarship vice president for Phi Theta Kappa; Larry and Vivian Lefferts, parents of an organ donor; Kenzie Dowding, living organ donor; and Damarius Blanks of Life Goes On. Emily was interviewed by WICS. 
Sheridan Lane, director, culinary program and operations, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “Healthy habits for the holidays.” “
Workshop today: Commenting on Essays: Pedagogy Applied to Online Classes
Commenting on Essays: Pedagogy Applied to Online Classes
Today, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Face-to-Face (Sangamon Hall, Room 0119) and Virtual (Zoom)
Karen Sisk, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, English
After discussing an approach to commenting on student essays that emphasizes using those comments as a teaching tool, we will explore ways to deliver that information to students using technology in the online environment.
Current Online Faculty participating in the Online Proficiency Program can receive 1 point for successful completion of this workshop.
Today is Giving Day!
LLCC’s annual Giving Day is today, Tuesday, Nov. 16. The purpose of this 24-hour day of giving is to advance the mission of the college while raising essential funds for our students.
Help us spread the word about LLCC Giving Day by promoting it on social media using the save-the-date image and #LLCCGivingDay.
Everyone is invited to participate in Giving Day and faculty and staff who donate will receive a sticker good for one jean’s day of their choice (supervisor permission is required). Your gift can be used for following:
- The Pay It Forward student emergency assistance fund – provides things like bus passes, gas cards, rent and utilities payment for students who experience a catastrophic event.
- The general scholarship fund – provides money for tuition and books.
- Greatest need – funds will be used to upgrade technology, facilities and equipment among other things.
No amount is too small when pooled with other donations. Watch the Giving Day video to see how donations benefit our students.