11.15.24

November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month

Hello from Student Success,

black and white photo of a student sitting on the ground with their head hidden in their arms.We hope you are doing well. November is homeless awareness month and homeless youth awareness month. As temperatures begin to dip and the weather becomes increasingly colder, we often take for granted having a safe, warm home and a place to sleep. Not everyone, including our students, has the same experience of being housed. In November, local and national agencies highlight the increasing need for affordable housing, more housing units, and the need to serve our unhoused peers. Locally, Heartland Housed, is in charge of coordinated entry, a process that strives to streamline entry into the housing system. LLCC students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity are able to meet with the HOUSE Liaison for referral and resource information.

For housing support: Click on the “Referral for service request” green button.

If you have questions about types of housing support on campus, please reach out to Claire Heffron-McKinney.

11.15.24

In the Community

High school students learning about respiratory care as a career.Students at Edinburg High School had the opportunity to learn about LLCC and the respiratory care program on Nov. 14. Lori Badgley, respiratory care program director; Mallory Picco, respiratory care student and EHS alumni; Luis Alarcon, director, recruitment and admissions; and Tisha Miller, enrollment coordinator, spoke with first-year high school students as well as science classes about the many offerings available at LLCC.

11.15.24

Valic rep on Campus Dec. 4

In an effort to provide you with the tools to better prepare to meet your financial and retirement goals, LLCC’s VALIC rep, David Jones, will be onsite Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the VP conference room, Menard Hall, to address any questions you may have regarding your financial and retirement goals, such as:

  • Planning, setting up your retirement plan
  • Budgeting, to meet your savings goals
  • Managing your investments
  • Calculation contributions to meet your future retirement needs

If you have not met the Valic advisor, here is your opportunity to get acquainted. Come learn about the differences between the 403B and the 457 (deferred compensation) plans available at LLCC! Faculty and staff can make an appointment with David Jones, using registration code 6303SPR11AB.

If you need to make an appointment outside of what is available, email David Jones, or call at 217-714-2862.

11.15.24

How to Be a Holiday Spoonie session, Nov. 19

Join in next week for a special session on Nov. 19 for practical tips and strategies to manage energy and well-being during the holiday season. We hope you’ll join us to interact with others and learn how to enjoy your holidays to the fullest.

  • When: Tuesday, Nov. 19
  • Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
  • Where: Robert H. Stephens Room

We look forward to seeing you there.

11.14.24

Free Mental Health Assessments for Students, Dec. 2

Memorial Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Response Team will be on campus on Monday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide FREE mental health assessments for LLCC students.

There will be three different assessments: depression, anxiety and stress inventory.

Multiple staff from MBH Mobile Crisis Response Team will be on site to provide follow-up resources and safety plans, and answer any questions regarding the assessment or follow-up care. LLCC Student Care Coordinator Kellee Phillips will also be on site.

The assessments will take place in the large lounge in A. Lincoln Commons and mental wellness activities will be provided for students to come and go as they please, even if they do not wish to take an assessment.

Please spread the word to your students to take advantage of the FREE mental health assessments.

Remember: if you or someone you know is in emotional distress or mental health crisis on campus and need help during work hours, please contact Kellee Phillips at 217-786-2409. Memorial Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Response can be reached 24/7/365 at 217-788-7070 for anyone in emotional distress or a mental health crisis within Sangamon County.

You can also call or text the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline if someone is in a mental health crisis and needs help now.

11.14.24

Donate to LLCC’s Student Thanksgiving Lunch

Pumpkins and leavesLLCC Registration is excited to announce our annual Student Thanksgiving Lunch will be held on Friday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation for our hardworking students and unite the campus community.

To make this event a success, we’re seeking your generous support through donations. Your contribution will help us provide a delicious Thanksgiving meal, including all the traditional fixings, for our students. Sign up to bring/make a food donation. Donations of stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and corn casserole are still needed.

Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant impact. Your support will help us create a memorable Thanksgiving experience for our students. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

11.14.24

KUDOS nominations being accepted

Lincoln Land Community College KUDOS: Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding ServiceKey or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are open! They will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 22. Faculty and staff can nominate a deserving colleague by submitting the KUDOS form (also available by clicking on the KUDOS tab in the upper-right corner of LincIn). Please use a Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form. The KUDOS awards will be announced Friday, Dec. 6.

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.

Reminder: PRM has thank you cards if you’d like to personalize a note of gratitude for a coworker.

11.14.24

BSU BAKE SALE TODAY

Stop by the LLCC Black Student Union’s bake sale today, Nov. 14, to support their scholarship fund! Members will be in A. Lincoln Commons from 10 a.m. to noon, or until sold out. Don’t miss these delicious treats!