Edobor Efan has recently joined the college as an IT specialist. He previously worked in IT at SIU School of Medicine and HSHS. Edobor earned an associate degree at Ivy Tech in Muncie, Ind., a bachelor’s degree from the University of Benin in Nigeria and a master’s degree in organizational behavior and development from Benedictine University. He can be reached at edobor.efam@llcc.edu. Welcome, Edobor!
Printed phone directory available
As a reminder, printed copies of the LLCC Directory are now available. There is one pickup point this year at the information desk in A. Lincoln Commons. If you need several copies, please schedule a pickup time with Amy Flynn via amy.flynn@llcc.edu.
Spring registration
Technical issues are currently impacting student registration for spring 2021 classes. Priority registration for eligible students will be extended through Thursday, Oct. 22. Students eligible for spring semester priority registration may register by calling 217-786-2292. Open registration for all other students will be delayed. Updates on when systems will be open for spring registration will be posted at www.llcc.edu.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month virtual pledge wall
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, LLCC staff and faculty are encouraged to contribute to a virtual pledge wall. Pledges should be submitted using this pledge form. Information and inspiration for pledges is available through this link as well. All pledges from students, staff and faculty will be posted to this wall in demonstration of the collective change that occurs when each of us pledge to do #1Thing to prevent domestic violence and support survivors. All members of the campus community are encouraged to submit a pledge and view the virtual pledge wall.
Support is available for anyone experiencing domestic or dating violence through Sojourn Shelter and Services by calling 217-726-5200. Students wishing to learn more about their rights and support options should use LLCC’s Confidential Advisor phone line to connect with a trained confidential advisor at 217-786-2590. Any individuals with questions or concerns may contact Shelby Bedford at shelby.bedford@llcc.edu or 217-786-4682. Information related to awareness of gender-based and sexual violence, support resources at LLCC, in the community, and national hotlines, and more is available through LLCC’s Sexual Violence Resources webpage.
Wellbeing assessment and flu shot clinic
The last onsite wellness screening and flu shot event is today, Oct. 21, from 7-11:30 a.m. in Cass Gym. If you are not participating in one of the two onsite events, there is still an opportunity to participate via remote screening. Please open the Remote Screening Guide in yesterday’s email from HR for more information. All benefit-eligible employees and their spouses are eligible to participate. Employees and their spouses who are on LLCC’s health insurance receive the wellness screening at no charge! All benefit eligible employees who participate in a wellness screening will receive a $50 Visa gift card.
Year-end progress update form
In an effort to gather progress information for the last fiscal year’s initiatives, we have created a simple Year-End Progress Update form for your completion. This will serve as a close-out for all FY20 Planning & Budgeting Projects. If you submitted a project request during FY20 Planning & Budgeting Process, you will be required to submit year-end progress update information for approved projects. Updated FY20 Planning & Budgeting documents are available on SharePoint. Budget Maintenance requests are excluded from this process.
Please access the SharePoint form and provide progress information for each of your FY20 projects. The form is filtered to display the project id numbers that you will need to respond to. Select a project ID number, provide the necessary information, include supporting documents as attachments and submit the form. As each project ID is completed, it will be removed from the drop down list on the SharePoint form.
All submitted forms will be routed directly to your VP for review.
Your responses should include specific evidence to support your project progress. If you have questions about what type of specific support, please contact Karie Longhta. If you have any problems with accessing the SharePoint page, contact Megan McCann.
The updates should be submitted no later than noon on Thursday, Nov. 5.
Info session tonight on arts, communication, English and humanities
Prospective students are invited to an info session this evening at 5 p.m. to learn about programs in LLCC’s Arts and Communication Department and English and Humanities Department. Please encourage any prospective students you know to sign up at www.llcc.edu/forward.
These info sessions are a part of October’s Moving Forward to LLCC events, which include virtual info sessions, a campus cruise and more!
Submit Veterans Day recognition forms by Oct. 28
LLCC Student Life is preparing for LLCC’s 25th annual Veterans Day Ceremony, which will be held virtually on Nov. 11. The ceremony honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.
Current LLCC staff, faculty and students who are active or inactive military are invited to share their name, branch of military and military photo with Student Life so that their service can be recognized in the Veterans Day Ceremony. The ceremony will feature a picture slideshow to honor all military personnel. We look forward to honoring your services to our country! Please fill out this Veterans Day Recognition form by Oct. 28 to be recognized in this year’s ceremony. If you have any questions or difficulty uploading your military photo, please email studentlife@llcc.edu.
In the news
Jay Kitterman, consultant, LLCC Culinary Institute, wrote today’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register entitled, “Opening a new restaurant during a pandemic.”
Wellbeing assessment and flu shot clinic
The last onsite wellness screening and flu shot event will be tomorrow, Oct. 21, from 7-11:30 a.m. in Cass Gym. If you cannot attend tomorrow’s event, there is still an opportunity to participate via remote screening. Please open the Remote Screening Guide in today’s email from HR for more information. If you would like to sign up for tomorrow’s event, please access the onsite guide in today’s email from HR for details. All benefit-eligible employees and their spouses are eligible to participate. Employees and their spouses who are on LLCC’s health insurance receive the wellness screening at no charge! All benefit eligible employees who participate in a wellness screening will receive a $50 Visa gift card.