09.20.24

Is your pet cute enough to win LLCC’s Cutest Pet Contest?

Cute puppyEnter your pet today, to win the LLCC Cutest Pet Contest to support the United Way campaign!

Email your pet’s photo along with their name to Sarah.Frey@llcc.edu by Friday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. The contest will launch on Monday, Sept. 23, and run until end of the day on Oct. 4.  Donations are made by casting your vote for the cutest pet(s) of LLCC faculty and staff.

Other ways to support LLCC’s United Way campaign include through employee payroll deduction. You may also make an outright gift via credit card or check. Learn more about United Way and make your pledge on the LLCC United Way donation page.

 

09.20.24

National Hispanic Heritage Month – La Loteria

Make plans to experience Loteria as part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.

A Spanish word meaning “lottery,” Loteria is a traditional game of chance, similar to bingo, but using images on a deck of cards instead of numbered ping pong balls. Students participating in Loteria will have the opportunity to win prizes. Let’s test your luck with this timeless game and see if fortune will be on your side!

Volunteers are needed to assist with setup, decoration, serving food, and clean up. Please sign up on this online form. For questions about the event, contact Fabiola Gonzalez.

National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Poster LLCC Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural conversations through the years with Hispanic art, music and literature! Sept. 16-Oct. 15 Kick-Off Event Monday, Sept. 16 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons La Loteria Mexicana (Mexican Bingo) Wednesday, Sept. 25 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons 5-7 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons “Cultural Conversations” with Latino author John Paul Jaramillo ¡La Familia es Todo! Wednesday, Oct. 9 2-3:30 p.m. in the LLCC Library Closing Fiesta Tuesday, Oct. 15 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons

09.20.24

Upcoming Event: “Ending the Silence” by NAMI

We are excited to remind everyone about the upcoming event titled Ending the Silence hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). This informative session is designed to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding mental health, providing valuable insights and resources.
Event Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, Sept. 24
  • Time: Noon-1 p.m.
  • Location: Trutter Center

While we encourage everyone to attend in person for the full experience, we understand that not all may be able to join physically. For your convenience, the event will also be available via Teams. The link to join will be shared in the employee newsletter on the day of the event. If you have any questions, please email Rachel Duff or call 217- 786-2204.

09.20.24

In the news

News media, including WTAX and WICS, came to cover the Ag & Workforce Careers Expo on Thursday. Dr. Nancy Sweet, dean, Workforce Institute was among those who were interviewed.

Dr. Deborah Brothers, professor, English, was interivewed on NPR Illinois about LLCC events for the upcoming Banned Books Week.

09.19.24

Message from the President: LLCC United Way Campaign begins Monday

Ignite the Future. United Way of Central Illinois logo.Ignite the future. Donate today to spark change. Your contribution to United Way of Central Illinois fuels programs that empower individuals, strengthen communities and create lasting impact.

LLCC will officially launch its annual United Way campaign Monday, Sept. 23. Please consider a gift to United Way of Central Illinois, which works to address the basic needs, education, financial stability and health of every person in our community. Your gift will be spread among local social service agencies, or you can designate your gift to one or more favorite charities. LincIn will include more information about the work of your local United Way over the next two weeks.

The college supports United Way and makes payroll deduction available to employees. You may also make an outright gift via credit card or check. Learn more about United Way and make your pledge on the LLCC United Way donation page.

This year, there is an additional, fun way to participate — through a cutest pet contest! Donations are made by casting your vote for the cutest pet(s) of LLCC faculty and staff. To enter your pet to earn top honors, please email your pet’s photo along with their name to Sarah.Frey@llcc.edu by Friday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. The contest will launch on Monday, Sept. 23, and run until end of the day on Oct. 4.

Thank you,
President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D.

09.19.24

Parking Changes today for Ag & Workforce Careers Expo

Local employers will be moving in equipment today for the Ag & Workforce Careers Expo. To help our current students with parking, employees are asked to park in lots 9, 11, 13 or 15 or in Cass Gym lots. View campus map.

Thank you for your assistance as we prepare for this event, which connects high school students with local employers to learn about careers in ag, health care and the skilled trades.

(Note: LLCC students are encouraged to park in Lots 1, 3, 5 and 7.)

09.19.24

Share your idea for a Professional Development Day Session

LLCC’s Fall Professional Development Day will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The Faculty Development Advisory Group is currently seeking proposals for sessions. This call for proposals will close at 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7.

Professional Development Day is a great opportunity to share new ideas and teaching success stories, and to explore innovative teaching and learning experiences with your colleagues.

Suggested topics for presentation proposals include:

  • Active Learning
  • AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Assessment
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ)
  • Online Teaching and Learning
  • Open Educational Resources (OER)
  • Recent research/scholarship work
  • Student Engagement and Motivation
  • Technology Tools for Teaching

In addition to specific session proposals, this year’s form also allows you to suggest a general topic or theme for consideration, along with the names of anyone on or off campus who might be able to speak to this topic.

09.19.24

Campus Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey Launches Sept. 23

Given 110 ILCS 155/35, each higher education institution in Illinois must annually conduct an anonymous campus sexual misconduct climate survey to assess students’ experiences, outcomes regarding their experiences and perception of sexual violence and college culture. LLCC will administer this survey during the fall semester to those in the student body who are at least 18 years of age. Survey invitations will be sent to the students’ LLCC email accounts on Monday, Sept. 23. Any student who wishes to participate has until Thursday, Oct. 31 to provide a response.

If asked, please share that any student of legal age can participate yet participation is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time without penalty or prejudice. If you would like to preview the survey questions or learn more about this statute, please visit the IBHE website.

09.19.24

In the news

Sheridan Lane, director, culinary and hospitality programs, dives into the culinary influence of Hispanic and Latino impressions on modern day cuisine during Hispanic Heritage Month in this week’s Epicuriosity column for the Springfield State Journal-Register.

Jolene Lamb, director, community education was interviewed by WCIA for a segment on the morning news called Community College Connection. Lamb was discussing the Academy of Lifelong Learning.