Join the Journaling and Mindfulness session today in Menard Hall, Room 1179 from noon until 1:00 p.m. Led by Deborah Brothers and John Paul Jaramillo, this session will allow for time to relax and spark creativity. Bring your journal and ink pen, or grab one of each from the Wellness Wagon, and enjoy some time for self-care.
We hope to see you there!
All Illinois community colleges have been invited to participate in a competition (where everyone really wins because students and/or local pantries receive donations!). Each school has been asked to track any donations that come in through Nov. 30.
The LLCC community has already been extremely generous — particularly with items for Thanksgiving bags — and those donations earned us points. (We’re in the running!) If you would like to contribute anything additional, donations are welcomed. They can be dropped off in LLCC Student Life or at pantries at other LLCC locations.
As we near the end of the semester, grab and go snacks, microwavable soups/meals/ramen, tuna and chicken salad packets … even Lunchables … will be very popular. We are thankful for this community each day!
LLCC participated in the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) last spring. IRE will host two CCSSE discussions of our results. An academic services focused session is scheduled for today, Nov. 13, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. It will be held in Menard Hall, Room 2268 and is open to everyone at the college.
The Learning Resources Workgroup meets again today, Nov. 13, 1-3 p.m. in Kreher Agriculture Center, Rooms 1115/1117. We have data to share and foster further discussion. If you couldn’t attend the first meeting, you are still welcome to join us as we continue our conversation! If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Roberts or Alex Berry.
Join AIeL today, Nov. 13, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Teams, for an informative workshop where they will explore the latest updates to digital accessibility regulations and introduce two powerful new tools integrated into Canvas — UDOIT and TidyUP. These tools replace the old Ally Accessibility Checker, offering a more streamlined and user-friendly approach to ensuring your course content meets current accessibility standards. John Freml, director, faculty development, and Matthew Trueblood, instructional designer, will guide you through how UDOIT scans and identifies accessibility issues in your course, and how TidyUP helps you manage and clean up unnecessary files. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create more accessible and organized online learning environments for all students.
Registration for Accessibility Updates in Canvas is recommended.
This virtual workshop is a repeat of the face-to-face workshop earlier this semester.
The Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion (IDI) grant is an opportunity for LLCC employees, departments and students/student clubs to receive support in addressing or celebrating inclusivity and diversity at LLCC. Categories to consider include training, teaching and learning, recruitment and retention, and environment and processes.
The application is open online through Wednesday, Dec. 4 and applicants will be notified prior to winter break. There is $5,000 available to be awarded in fall 2024 for activities in spring 2025.
If you have an idea or want to talk further about the grant, please contact Kristin Booher, director of student engagement, with any questions.
Sheridan Lane, director, culinary program and operations, wrote “Global thanks” for this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register.
LLCC participated in the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) last spring. IRE will host two CCSSE discussions about our results. An academic services focused session is scheduled for tomorrow, Nov. 13 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. It will be held in Menard Hall, Room 2268 and is open to everyone at the college.
WAND News covered LLCC’s 29th annual Veterans Day Ceremony yesterday in A. Lincoln Commons. Retired USAF Technical Sergeant and LLCC student, K. William Hudson, was interviewed.
There is no substitute for human blood, and blood is medicine for those battling cancer. Around 25% of the blood supply goes to cancer patients, and without volunteer donors this would not be possible.
Please plan to join us today, Nov. 12, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons to donate. Schedule an appointment online.
For donating, you will receive your choice of the following:
Please contact studentlife@llcc.edu with any questions. Thank you!