08.14.20

Arrangements for Maureen Curry

Condolences to family and friends of Maureen Curry, facilities office coordinator, who passed away Aug. 6. The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville with services. A private family service will be held, followed by interment at Fraley Cemetery in Taylorville. A livestream of the service of remembrance will be available on Saturday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/94484291. A public celebration of life will be held at a later date, once the family feels it is safe to do so.

Maureen was a longtime member of the LLCC family — joining LLCC in 1999, working in the Foundation and moving to Facilities in 2003. She was named the distinguished service award winner for classified staff in 2002.

08.14.20

New Viewbook online

Moving Forward!The latest LLCC Viewbook is now available online! It encourages students to keep moving forward in their education and provides an overview of why LLCC is a great choice. Future students can learn about online learning, hands-on training, support services, safety, activities and steps to enroll. There is also information on tuition and a list of all LLCC degrees, certificates and short-term training opportunities.

Posted in PRM |
08.13.20

Return to campus guidelines and COVID protocols

With the beginning of the fall term upon us, please see the Return to Campus Guidelines (must be logged in to Office 365). These guidelines include protocols for handling different situations involving faculty, staff and students who have been exposed to COVID-19, have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19.

If you have any questions regarding this guidelines, please reach out. We need to keep working together to ensure these guidelines are followed to maintain a safe working and learning environment. Thank you all for your efforts, and I hope everyone has a healthy and successful semester!

Bryan Gleckler
Vice President, Administrative Services

08.13.20

In the news

Paula Luebbert, assistant vice president, corporate and government training, was interviewed by WTAX yesterday about the online contact tracing and infection control course being offered by LLCC’s Capital City Training Center.

08.12.20

Grief counseling available

Maureen Curry, facilities office coordinator, had recently celebrated 20 years of service with the college, and the LLCC family will certainly feel this loss. For those who may be struggling with reconciling this loss, there are support options for you. For those who may want to seek more individualized support for coping with the loss of Maureen, please reach out to our Employee Assistance Program at 1-888-993-7650. Licensed counselors are available to assist you during this, or any, difficult time you are experiencing. You may also access resources online at www.deeroakseap.com (login & password: llcc.edu).

We would also like to offer group grief counseling sessions for those who may want to support each other in their grief, facilitated by a licensed counselor. If there is interest in group sessions, we would like to offer it this coming Friday in the afternoon, in order to give the most employees access across all shifts. If you would be interested in participating in a group grief counseling session, please email nicole.ralph@llcc.edu with your interest yet today. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, these sessions will be conducted virtually. For those who may have technology access issues, we can arrange for locations around campus for those who wish to participate. Please indicate in your email if you will need access to technology.

Posted in HR |
08.12.20

Three LLCC students awarded national PTK scholarships

LLCC students Nicole Erwin-Gaynor of Taylorville, Jennifer Haggerty of Chandlerville and Isis Thompson of Springfield are among 207 Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide to be named 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars and will each receive $1,000 scholarships.

“We are proud to have three recipients of this prestigious award in one year,” said Dr. Claire Gordon, LLCC professor of communication and Phi Theta Kappa coordinator. “Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society that not only recognizes, but also encourages top academic achievement as well as development of leadership skills.”

The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members defray educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. This year’s recipients were selected by a panel of independent judges from nearly 700 applicants. Scholars were chosen based on scholastic achievement, community service and leadership potential. Read more.

Nicole Erwin-Gaynor

Nicole Erwin-Gaynor

Jennifer Haggerty

Jennifer Haggerty

Isis Thompson

Isis Thompson

 

Posted in PTK |
08.12.20

Feeling daunted by your to-do list? Let the EAP help!

Feeling daunted by your to-do list? Give some tasks to us. We offer provider referrals, from mechanics to plumbers to food delivery services, and can even confirm their appointment availability. By helping with your errands, we hope you’ll spend more time on you. Visit the EAP portal page for the most updated services offered by the EAP. Deer Oaks Higher Ed EAP is LLCC’s new EAP vendor.

Posted in HR |
08.12.20

You are invited to join the LLCC Choir!

The LLCC Choir (MUS 110-01) will be meeting in the flex modality this fall semester, with in-person meetings occurring on Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-2:30 p.m. in Sangamon Hall (Rooms 0014 and 0015), and a remote meeting occurring on Fridays, 2-2:50 p.m. People will be placed 10-16 feet apart and required to wear masks for in-person meetings. LLCC employees interested in participating can also do so fully remotely, if preferred.

The upcoming concert, titled “Together,” includes repertoire that focuses on what the word “together” means, the longing for it and how we get there. It will be distributed as a video and is already shaping up to be an exciting collaboration across multiple areas!

Contact Laurie Lewis-Fritz at laurie.lewis-fritz@llcc.edu for additional information.

08.11.20

New Professional Development menu tab

What is professional development? It is improving, updating and expanding knowledge and skills that support an individual’s role within the college and/or the overall mission, vision and values of the institution.

There is now a tab on the LincIn menu to help centralize communication about professional development opportunities. By clicking on this tab, faculty and staff can see all articles submitted on conferences, workshops, webinars and more.

The Campus Climate Team’s Professional Development project team has been working on ways to enhance professional development, including the communication about available opportunities. Participating in professional development helps us keep our knowledge and skills relevant and up-to-date, and sets us up for success!