06.28.21

Recordings of Microsoft 365 accessibility training available

Recordings of last week’s Microsoft 365 accessibility presentations are now available via Stream. You can learn more about how people use Microsoft settings and applications to access the information we prepare. The three sessions addressed hearing, low vision and neurodiversity, and their objectives were:

  • Learning how to set up and navigate the settings within Windows 10, Office Desktop applications and Teams.
  • Customizing elements of an operating system and Office applications
  • Coming away with the ability to tailor the Windows and Office experience through the understanding of the integrated features for inclusivity
  • Learning how assistive technology can empower how people communicate, learn and experience the world
06.28.21

Still a few free tickets left to a Springfield Sliders game!

Sliders Springfield baseball team logo There are still a few tickets left! While supplies last, you can pickup two FREE tickets to join us on Thursday, July 1 at the Springfield Sliders home game. Stop by the VP Office Suite in Menard Hall and see Gailyn Draper, Amy Williams or Julie Eason. Gates open at 5:35 p.m. Game time is 6:35 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

06.24.21

LLCC announces 2021 recipients of Dick Dhabalt Athlete of the Year Award

The 2021 recipients of the Dick Dhabalt Athlete of the Year Award at LLCC have been announced. The award winners are baseball’s Jake Curtis of Chatham and basketball’s Emily Meidel of Danville.

Jake CurtisJake Curtis is an infielder for the Loggers and ended his freshman season with a .435 batting average, 70 hits, 15, 2B, 12 HR and 47 RBIs. He was named to first team All-Conference, All-Region and All-American, and was named the region and conference Player of the Year.

“Jake was the heart and soul of our team that was ranked in the top five almost the whole season,” says Ron Riggle, LLCC athletic director and head baseball coach. “He is an excellent leader and a solid student.”

Emily Meidel Emily Meidel led the nation in total points scored this year. She averaged 22 points, 9 rebounds, 52% FG and 43% 3-pointers. Meidel was named first team All-American, Region 24 Player of the Year, MWAC Player of the Year, MWAC Freshman of the Year and NJCAA Player of the Week. She also finished her freshman year at LLCC with a 4.0 GPA.

“Emily had amazing accomplishments on the court and an amazing season. She established herself as a not only a premier player in our region, but also in the nation. She is the type of player you just sit back and watch her work,” says Chad Jones, head women’s basketball coach. “What makes Emily even more special is that off the court she is an even better person and student. We are lucky to have her.”

The LLCC Dick Dhabalt Athlete of the Year Award recognizes annually one LLCC male athlete and one female athlete. The award was established in February 2015 in honor of Mr. Dhabalt, former athletic director, head men’s basketball coach and faculty member, and acknowledges his dedication to education, athletics and students at LLCC.

06.24.21

Contractors to begin work in lower level of Cass Gym

Starting on June 28, contractors will be working on mechanical systems in the lower level of Cass Gym. This work will occur in and around the locker rooms. Please be sure to check for any construction activities before using the locker rooms until the end of July. We have asked them to put signage on doors when their work is in progress. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Ervin at 217-786-9605 or at tim.ervin@llcc.edu.

06.24.21

Get involved with the Inclusivity Speaker Series!

Are you interested in joining the project team for the Inclusivity Speaker Series? The Safety & Inclusivity Workgroup within the Campus Climate Team is looking for individuals who would like to help plan and administer the Inclusivity Speaker Series for the 2021-2022 academic year. Project team members can contribute in a variety of ways, including researching and suggesting topics and speakers, working to secure facilities and refreshments, marketing, scheduling and more!

If you are interested in joining the team, please fill out the Interest Form for Inclusivity Speaker Series Project Team no later than Monday, July 5. Or, if you have questions and want to chat, feel free to reach out to Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu.

06.23.21

LLCC Respiratory Care receives national credentialing success award

LLCC’s respiratory care program is among a select group of programs across the country recently recognized with the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialing Success Award. The RRT credential is a measure of a program’s success in inspiring its graduates to achieve their highest educational and professional aspirations.

In selecting programs for this award, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) used objective criteria based on key accreditation metrics. Among other factors, programs were required to achieve at least 90% credentialing success. LLCC achieved 96%.

“Our focus is on helping our students succeed in the classroom and as future respiratory therapists in the workplace,” says Jan Szoke, LLCC’s program director, respiratory care. “Right now, there are more job openings than graduate therapists to fill them. Most of our graduates have multiple job offers before completing the 21-month program.”

Prospective students interested in getting started in the program can attend an information session today at 6 p.m., July 7 at noon or on-demand online. More information about the sessions is available at www.llcc.edu/respiratory-care.