06.01.21

CAS to host Summer 2021 Smart Start Webinars

The LLCC Center for Academic Success is hosting free Smart Start Webinars in June. The webinars will provide students with successful study tools to help them get a smart start to the new semester. Visit the Center for Academic Success Workshops and Seminars page to view a schedule of Smart Start Webinar dates and times.

Note: A stable internet connection, webcam and microphone are required to participate in the webinars. Contact the Center for Academic Success at 217-786-2396 or send an email to cas@llcc.edu for more information.

06.01.21

SoftChalk summer workshops

SoftChalk will have a full range of live workshops via Zoom this summer. Upcoming Short Courses in June:

  • Getting Started 1: An Overview of SoftChalk Cloud
  • Getting Started 2: An Overview of SoftChalk Create
  • Enhancing Text with SoftChalk Create
  • TextPoppers, Images and Hyperlinks
  • Navigation Features and Sidebars
  • Embedded Media
  • Interactive Presentation Learning Activities
  • Interactive Scoring Learning Activities
  • Quizzes and SoftChalk ScoreCenter
  • Using SoftChalk Create With Your LMS

Visit SoftChalk’s Short Courses page for details and registration.

05.27.21

New supplemental defined contribution plan

The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) is excited to announce a new supplemental defined contribution plan that will be available to Lincoln Land Community College employees beginning June 1, 2021. Employees may enroll beginning June 1, 2021. Your first contribution will be from the July 15, 2021 paycheck.

This new voluntary plan, called the SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), will provide members an avenue to save more and generate additional income in retirement. Most active SURS members employed by a state university, community college or other government entity will be able to participate.

If you are eligible to participate in this new plan you will receive an email and a postcard directly from SURS with more information and instructions on how to enroll very soon.

Voya Financial is the recordkeeper for SURS DCP. See the below link for plan and investment information.

Welcome To The SURS Deferred Compensation Plan

05.27.21

Benefit open enrollment ends June 10

As a reminder, the annual open enrollment process for benefit options ends June 10. Detailed information, including rates, can be found in PlanSource. The benefits guide emailed by HR provides an overview of each benefit. ALL benefit-eligible employees must access the PlanSource site during open enrollment to review profile information, review benefits and make selections, and update beneficiaries during open enrollment. To access the site, go to the HR Portal page and click on PlanSource-Benefits Enrollment Platform in the top section. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources.

Please view this video to learn more about SISCO, the college’s new third-party administrator for health insurance and flexible spending account claims.

Recordings are also available of the sessions held on the variety of benefit offerings available to you during open enrollment:

Posted in HR |
05.27.21

In the news

Ron Riggle, athletic director and head baseball coach, was interviewed by WICS Sports May 26 regarding the team’s No. 2 ranking in the NJCAA World Series beginning this weekend in Enid, Okla.

05.27.21

Welcome Daron Brown and Micaela Childress

Daron Brown, began working as a student success coach I for LLCC on May 24. Previously, he worked as a graduate assistant for student athlete support services and also for fraternity and sorority life. He earned a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. He can be reached at daron.brown@llcc.edu or 217-786-2242.

Micaela Childress also recently joined LLCC as a student success coach I. She previously served as a pre-professional advisor and athletics advisor for Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. She earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a master’s degree from Indiana University in higher education and student affairs. She can be reached at micaela.childress@llcc.edu or 217-786-2493.

Welcome, Daron and Micaela!

Daron BrownMicaela Childress

05.27.21

PTK Food Pantries Donation Drive underway

LLCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is asking for your help! They are holding a Food Pantries Donation Drive. Donations will benefit two different organizations:

  • Monetary donations for the LLCC Food Pantry. You can donate online through the LLCC Foundation by clicking llccfoundation.org/donate (click the “Donate Now” button and choose “LLCC Food Pantry” from the drop-down menu.)
  • Item donations for the new First Presbyterian Church Micro-Pantry. This brand-new micro-pantry was built by LLCC Professor Emeritus of Sociology Don Ecklund, and was recently featured on the front page of the State-Journal Register. Donation boxes are located near the Information Desk in A. Lincoln Commons and the LLCC Student Success office on the first floor of Menard Hall. View a list of items needed.

The Food Pantries Donation Drive ends at noon on Thursday, June 3. This food drive is part of a statewide competition among Phi Theta Kappa chapters throughout Illinois. The three chapters collecting the most donations will receive a cash prize of up to $100 to donate to their chosen food pantry (if LLCC wins, the money will be split between the LLCC Food Pantry and the First Presbyterian Micro-Pantry.) Please consider making a donation; every dollar or item helps! If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Claire Gordon, PTK coordinator, at 217-768-4944 or claire.gordon@llcc.edu.

Posted in PTK |
05.26.21

Concrete work at loading dock begins June 1

Starting on June 1, contractors will be working on replacing concrete at the Menard Hall loading dock. This will limit access along this drive to the back of Menard and not allow any convenient turn around at the end of the drive. We anticipate this work to be ongoing throughout June.

Please use caution and be aware of all construction traffic as you drive and walk in these areas. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Ervin at 217-786-9605 or at tim.ervin@llcc.edu.