09.29.21

Tomorrow is the “On My Own Time” entry forms/fees deadline

On My Own Time
Faculty and staff interested in participating in LLCC’s “On My Own Time” (OMOT) exhibit are gently reminded that tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 30, is the deadline to submit your entry forms and fees to one of the LLCC coordinators (Misty or Lindee). Artwork is due to the LLCC coordinators by Wed., Oct. 6.

ARTS Springfield Area Arts Council

Access entry and identification forms, categories and rules.

LLCC’s in-house exhibit will be featured on the LLCC-Springfield campus Oct. 12-28. The artist of the favorite piece at LLCC will win the LLCC People’s Choice Award and receive a wooden wine rack with drawer, craftsman style $100 Visa gift card courtesy of the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.

The city-wide exhibit at the Springfield Art Association (Nov. 3-20) will showcase first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses, agencies and institutions. At the previous OMOT in 2019, three LLCC employees had four pieces of art move on to the city-wide exhibit!

Thanks for your participation!

Misty Hagstrom, 217-786-2466, misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu
Lindee Hall, 217-786-2409, lindee.hall@llcc.edu

09.28.21

Register for Wellbeing Assessment and Flu Shot

As a reminder, the college is once again offering a wellness screening and flu shot clinic on Monday, Oct. 4 and Thursday, Oct. 21. Full details of this event are provided in the guide and informational flyers emailed by HR.

The wellness screening is free for benefit-eligible employees (and their spouses) who are on the college’s health insurance plan. If you sign up for a wellness screening, you are also eligible for a free flu shot. Benefit-eligible employees (and their spouses) who are not on the college’s health insurance plan may also participate, but must pay the cost of the screening and/or flu shot. However, all participating benefit-eligible employees will receive a $50 Visa gift card for completing the wellness screening and online health risk assessment.

09.28.21

LLCC Choir concerts Oct. 5 at noon and 7 p.m.

LLCC choir members
The LLCC Choir will be performing Illinois American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Preview Concerts next week on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at noon and 7 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.

The repertoire focuses on finding hope and healing and taking action in the face of various personal and global crises. Featured works are “How Can I Keep From Singing” (Quaker Tune, arr. Andrew Duncan), “I Dream A World” (poetry by Langston Hughes, music by André J. Thomas), “The Rising” (text by Sara Teasdale, music by Andrea Ramsey), “Here” (Josh Rist) and “Hope for Resolution” (Paul Caldwell/Sean Ivory).

The choir is led by Laurie Lewis-Fritz, assistant professor of music. Joining the choir for the evening performance will be Colleen Hillyer, LLCC flute instructor, and Nikola Dokic, LLCC percussion instructor. Rachel Pinto is the accompanist.

The Illinois chapter of ACDA selected the LLCC Choir to perform at its fall conference in Chicago on Oct. 15-16. The choir was chosen based on concert programs and performance samples from the past two years. In addition to featuring select choral performances, the conference provides professional development and networking opportunities for choral music from elementary through collegiate and adult professional choirs. The ACDA is an organization for choral directors and composers that aims to inspire excellence and nurture lifelong involvement in choral music.

09.28.21

Monday Morning Mentor program

Each week, Academic Innovation and eLearning is sending out a link to a different Monday Morning Mentor program by MAGNA Publications. Each topic is presented by respected academic peers and covers timely and relevant topics in only 20 minutes — brief enough to fit busy schedules, but long enough to deliver valuable, actionable content.

This week’s topic:
How Can I Adapt My Teaching So Students Thrive in a Polysynchronous Classroom?
Presentation date: Sept. 27, 2021 and on-demand for one week

Link to the presentation: mondaymorningmentors.com
From this link, you can view the featured 20-Minute Mentor and access the transcript, handouts and supplemental material. These materials are only available for the week of the presentation.

NOTE: You will need to enter a password in order to view the program. See Monday’s email from Becky Parton for the password, or contact becky.parton@llcc.edu.

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.

09.28.21

MIIIE Virtual Annual Conference Nov. 5-6

Midwest Institute for International/Intercultural EducationMIIIE’s 26th Annual Conference will be virtual again this year on Friday-Saturday, Nov.5-6, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. As a member institution, LLCC faculty and staff are welcome to participate. A call for proposals is open through Sept. 30.

Sessions include:

  • Keynote Presentation on Global Pedagogy
  • Infusing Human Security, Freedoms and Rights into the Curriculum
  • Curriculum Development on Poverty and Inequality
  • Curriculum Development on Climate Change
  • Curriculum Development on Food, Water and Energy Issues
  • Curriculum Development on Human Migrations and Global Networks
  • Curriculum on Global Competition, Cooperation or Conflict
  • Organizing Study Abroad Programs
  • Developing International Service Programs
  • Approaches and Pedagogy of Globalizing the Curriculum
  • Overseas Opportunities for Faculty and/or Students
  • Area Studies Curriculum Resources and Professional Development
  • Global Trade and Finance Issues
  • Global Gender Issues
  • World Languages and Intercultural Communication
  • Global Education and Healthcare Projects
  • Internationalization of Vocational-Technical Programs
  • Models and Strategies for Offering International/Global Degrees
  • Global Education Partnerships
  • International Students at Two-Year Colleges
  • Global Competences
  • Campus and Community Projects for Global Education
  • Business and Industry Partnerships for International Projects

Please contact Rihab Sawah, assistant professor of physics (rihab.sawah@llcc.edu) with any questions. For the registration or call for proposals form, contact Rihab or Becky Parton (becky.parton@llcc.edu).

09.28.21

In the community

Kim Wilson, recruitment specialist, provided community members information on LLCC, including Workforce Equity Initiative opportunities, at the Emmanuel Temple Family Life Center Health Fair Saturday, Sept. 25.
Kim Wilson at table with Workforce Equity Initiative informationKim Wilson with Lanphier students

09.28.21

Bistro To Go open today

Bistro To Go in the Workforce Careers Center
Bistro Verde, LLCC’s student-run café, is open during the fall 2021 semester as Bistro To Go. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 18 (except for Nov. 2). You are invited to 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).

09.27.21

Institutional Improvement Day, Oct. 1

IID Schedule – Friday, Oct. 1

Time Activity Location
9-10 a.m. Welcome and Keynote – Dr. Tia Brown McNair

Dr. Tia Brown McNairDr. Tia Brown McNair is the vice president in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success and Executive Director for the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in Washington, D.C. She oversees both funded projects and AAC&U’s continuing programs on equity, inclusive excellence, high-impact practices and student success. She is the lead author of “From Equity Talk to Equity Walk: Expanding Practitioner Knowledge for Racial Justice in Higher Education” (January 2020) and “Becoming a Student-Ready College: A New Culture of Leadership for Student Success” (July 2016).

 Student Union

In-person attendance is strongly encouraged, but a remote option will be available via a LincIn announcement Oct. 1.
10-10:30 a.m. Break NA
10:30 a.m. to noon Assessment Fair

Join your colleagues to discuss their improvement efforts. Faculty and staff will share their operational improvements, metrics or learning outcome work.

 A. Lincoln Commons
Noon to 1 p.m. Lunch on your own NA
1-4 p.m. Assessment Workshop

Departments work on their own to report on analysis of last cycle’s data, plans to move forward with action based on assessment, etc. Consider reporting your afternoon work via our Try It, Track It tool, found on the IRE SharePoint site.

 Department specific locations – contact your supervisor.
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