05.16.24

LLCC welcomes three new employees!

John Sepanski, student success coach

John Sepanski

LLCC Student Succes welcomes John Sepanski as a new student success coach. John will coach students in arts and communication as well as English and humanities. His first day was Monday, May 13. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Millikin University and a master’s degree in education technology. He comes to us from the Goodwill Excel Center in St. Louis, an adult high school. You can reach John at 217-786-3686  Welcome to LLCC John!

David Miller, IT project manager

David Miller

Information Technology Services welcomes David Miller to the team. David, a new project manager, started on May 13. David brings his project management experience from the State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology as well as Horace Mann. You can reach David at 217-786-3684. Welcome David!

Bobbi Lettimore, administrative assistant to the dean of English and humanities

Bobbi Lettimore

Department of English and Humanities welcomes Bobbi Lettimore as the new adminstrative assistant to the Dean of English and humanities. Bobbi’s first day was May 13. She comes to us from a K-2 charter school in Colombus, Ohio. She calls Waverly home, and is an LLCC alum! you can reach Bobbi at 217-786-3688. Welcome back to LLCC Bobbi!

05.16.24

Lightboard system instructional video

If you have plans to work on your instructional videos this summer, please take a look at our Lightboard system, a transparent whiteboard made for video creation. Becky Miller and Matt Vespa have put together a demonstration video of the Lightboard. If you are interested in learning more about the Lightboard or would like to reserve time this summer to use it, please contact Andy Mitkos at andy.mitkos@llcc.edu or at (217)786-2763.

05.16.24

Still time to register for “Teaching with Artificial Intelligence” workshop with Auburn University

“Teaching with Artificial Intelligence,” hosted by Auburn University, is a self-paced course developed by a diverse range of faculty. The online workshop provides a meaningful learning experience focused on supporting educators in thinking through the urgent questions that the AI disruption of higher education presents. The course also offers opportunities to learn from and with your LLCC Colleagues and will be facilitated by AIeL staff. The self-paced workshop will open to participants on Monday, June 3, 2024 and will remain open all summer. Those who complete the course will receive their Auburn University AI Explorer Badge. Registration is required to participate in “Teaching with Artificial Intelligence.”

05.16.24

Volunteers needed to help at the summer Welcome Week table

LLCC Public Relations and Marketing would appreciate your assistance during summer Welcome Week! PRM is looking for volunteers to assist at the welcome table in A. Lincoln Commons  June 3-6 during the first week of summer classes.

Help students get a great start to their summer schedule by greeting them, answering their questions, providing directions and encouraging them to stop by the Welcome Week events hosted by LLCC Student Life! An FAQ reference sheet will be on the table along with highlighters to help in marking students’ routes to their classes.

To sign up, add your name to the Welcome Week – Summer 2024 – Volunteer Spreadsheet.xlsx or email Russell Michelich.

05.16.24

Join the LLCC Team at the Springfield Heart and Stroke Walk

Join the LLCC Has Heart Team, or start your own for the Springfield Heart and Stroke Walk on June 9. The event takes place at Erin’s Pavilion. Registration begins at 1 p.m., the walk starts at 1:30 p.m.

The Springfield Heart and Stroke Walk is a one or two mile fun walk. There is something for every member of the family: a fruit bar, balloon animals for kids, CPR basics and a warm-up with a WERQ instructor. The Heart and Stroke Walk benefits the American Heart Association.

05.15.24

Employee Recognition Week

During the week, HR is celebrating employees who achieved or will achieve milestone anniversaries during fiscal year 2024, as well as those who have or will be retiring. Individuals are being recognized for their hard work and dedication to LLCC. View the 2024 employee recognition video presentations.

The celebration will culminate with the 30th Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, May 16, at 3 p.m. in the Student Union. The event recognizes service anniversaries, retirees and distinguished service awardees. Mark your calendars, and come celebrate your colleagues!

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05.15.24

Line of March for Commencement 2024

Each year we do our best to ensure that the line of march is accurate. The line changes each year due to retirements, resignations and individuals who have received permission to be excused from the ceremony. The line of march is more of a guide as opposed to a hard and fast rule. If you don’t like where you are seated feel free to move.

The 2024 line of march indicates where you will be seated during the 2024 LLCC Commencement ceremony. The faculty marshals this year are Matt Shaver and Kirk Yenerall, and they will direct you to the appropriate location during the seating process. There are 10 seats in a row, so, if there are last minute no-shows you may be bumped up a row depending on 10 in a row seating arrangement.

The line of march will be posted in several locations to refer to upon your arrival.
The line of march will look like this:
NAME SIDE ROW SEAT
Black, Justin B 4 9
Brown, Leslie A 2 6

Side A = House Left (while looking at the stage, sitting on the left side)
Side B = House Right (while looking at the stage, sitting on the right side)

Leslie Brown will be on “Side A” (House Left) in the second row in Position 6
Justin Black will be on “Side B” (House Right) in the fourth row in Position 9

Please do not congregate at the front of the line making it difficult for others to get to their assigned place in line as well as giving the Board and administrators room to line up.

05.15.24

Paving and construction work to begin May 20

Starting on Monday, May 20, paving contractors will begin work on the main campus in Lots 5 and 7 (west of Millennium Center) to remove/replace sections of concrete and repave the entirety of both parking lots. We anticipate that (weather permitting) both parking lots will be unavailable for 2-3 weeks. Please use caution and follow all construction traffic signs, cones/barrels and directions during this time.

Also starting on May 20, contractors will be installing flooring and ceilings in the corridors surrounding the LLCC Student Services construction area in Menard Hall. Their goal is to have these completed before summer classes begin on June 3. There will be sections of corridor that are inaccessible for a few days during this two-week period. Please use caution and follow all signs, cones, barricades and barriers during this time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Ervin at 217-786-9605.

05.15.24

LLCC students named to Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Team

Farren Ackerman, Amelia Horn and Olivia Marchizza standing with certificates in front of ICCB banner.LLCC students Amelia Horn, Farren Ackerman and Olivia Marchizza were honored April 25 as members of the Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team. The annual banquet sponsored by the Illinois Community College Board, honors top community college students from across the state.

Horn is a second-year occupational therapy assistant student at LLCC. She will be graduating this December and hopes to be hired through one of her fieldwork sites. Horn says, “The occupational therapy program has been a joy for me, with my teachers being so kind. I have made friends that will last a lifetime and am very glad to be where I am.”

Ackerman is a member of the PTK Project Committee and president of the LLCC Chemistry Club. She works in the college chemistry and biology labs, and has been named to the vice president’s list (2022) and president’s list (2023). Ackerman is also proud to be an Eagle Scout. She plans to transfer to University of Wisconsin, Madison, to pursue a degree in geology/chemistry.

Marchizza currently serves as vice president of scholarship for the Alpha Epsilon Kappa chapter of PTK. She been named to the president’s list three semesters and was recently named a Coca-Cola New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar. Marchizza plays for the women’s basketball team at LLCC. She is CPR certified and first-aid trained and has worked for four years as a lifeguard at Knight’s Action Park, where she is now a waterpark lead. Marchizza plans to transfer out-of-state after she graduates from LLCC and looks forward to pursuing a career in occupational therapy or speech pathology.

Nominees are selected by their college based on a rigorous application process. Each nominee submitted an application detailing their leadership philosophy, academic and leadership experience, and significant leadership endeavors. PTK is the leading international academic honor society for students at two-year colleges, and its All-Illinois Academic Team honors outstanding Illinois community college students and highlights the high-quality education provided by the 48 public community college and six private two-year colleges in the state.

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