08.11.20

Proctorio online test proctoring training Aug. 12

LLCC Faculty,

LLCC has licensed Proctorio, a remote proctoring service, to support your online testing needs this academic year. Proctorio is a secure monitoring platform that integrates with Blackboard and Canvas and only works within the Chrome web browser.

Proctorio works within the learning management system to monitor online test takers for suspicious behavior. The system is available to support all Online, Remote and Flex classes as needed with no additional cost to students.

Faculty members are not required to use Proctorio to deliver online exams, but for those faculty members who would like to have online exams proctored, the system is now available within Blackboard and Canvas (for those faculty who are in the Canvas pilot program).

Proctorio also provides 24/7support to faculty and students from within the Proctorio system. This support is provided through live support chat or direct access to the Proctorio help and support center.

For specific information on Proctorio at LLCC please visit our LLCC Proctorio page.

LLCC Academic Innovation and eLearning will be hosting a live training session with Proctorio representatives prior to the start of the fall 2020 semester. The date and time for the next training session is this Wednesday:

  • Aug. 12 at 1 p.m.

If you are interested in attending either of these training sessions, please email dawn.townsend@llcc.edu and include which day you would like to attend. You will then be emailed a confirmation with the link to the Zoom meeting.

In the meantime, if you have any questions about Proctorio please feel free to reach out to andy.mitkos@llcc.edu or becky.parton@llcc.edu.

08.10.20

College mourns loss of Maureen Curry

– Issued Aug. 7 –

It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of Maureen Curry, a longtime member of the LLCC family. Maureen joined LLCC in 1999, working first in the Foundation and moving to Facilities in 2003, where she served as facilities office coordinator. Along the way she made many friends on campus and will be greatly missed. We offer our deepest condolences to Maureen’s family, friends and all who knew and worked with her at LLCC.

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D.
President
Lincoln Land Community College

08.10.20

In the news

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., LLCC president, was interviewed Aug. 7 by the Illinois Radio Network and WICS 20/FOX Illinois about Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan funding approved for infrastructure improvements at 15 community colleges, including a $3.8 million renovation and expansion of the student services center at LLCC.

08.10.20

Fire alarm testing today

LLCC Facilities Services will be coordinating testing of fire alarm systems in all LLCC buildings beginning this morning, Aug. 10, 2020. While we strive to keep disruptions to a minimum, it is necessary to sound the horns and activate the strobes during testing. As always, your patience is greatly appreciated as we perform this vital service.

08.10.20

Exploring and Engaging Equity video series

Equity-Conscious Practices. Equity Conscious Community College Pathways. Support for CC-ALL is provided by funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.Evolving from consciousness gaps to critical consciousness can occur by knowing what equity is and isn’t, talking about sensitive issues around race and making data-informed decisions grounded in equity. Get a summary of the videos from the Office of Community College Research & Leadership shared over the last four weeks in this recap video. The videos in the series advance strategic solutions to redress inequities through ongoing sustainable efforts centered around equity.

The Campus Climate Team has been sharing one video a week from OCCRL’s Exploring and Engaging Equity Video Vignette Series – exploring what equity is and revealing strategies to engage in equity-focused action. The team would like to know how many have been watching the videos and would appreciate your feedback on the series. If you watched at least one of the videos, please complete the brief feedback form by Aug. 17.

08.10.20

Tech tip: Create and share lists in To Do

With To Do, you can create lists and share them with others at LLCC via Outlook.

Create a list

  • Select the + New List on the left, under My Day, Import, Planned, etc. in the To Do app on the computer or mobile app on your smart device.
  • When using the To Do app on a computer, select + New List, and enter a name.
    • Enter on the keyboard to create the list.
  • An Untitled List is created when using the Mobile app.
    • Enter a name, and then select Done.

Create items to-do on your list

  • Select your list to open.
  • Select + Add a task, type the task, and press Add to the right or Enter when using the To Do app on the computer.
  • Select + Add a task, type the task and press the Return on your smart device keyboard display.
  • Your new task is added to the bottom of your list.

Manage a list

  • Select the … to select List Options.
    • While using the To Do app on the computer, this will be to the right of the list name while open.
    • While using the mobile app, this will be in the upper right corner of the open list.
  • Options available – Rename list, edit, sort, change theme, print list or delete.

Share a list

  • Open the list and select the Share icon.
    • Share in the upper right corner when using the To Do app on the computer.
    • Sharing icon in the upper right corner when using the mobile app.
  • When the sharing menu opens, select the blue Create Invitation Link button.
    • Share via Outlook, or copy the link to paste.
    • Manage Access allows you to stop sharing at any time.
  • Send the sharing link to your collaborators using your favorite email or messenger app by pasting the link.

Note – List sharing is limited to members within the LLCC organization.

08.06.20

Update on Symptom Tracker Notifications

As summer work schedules draw to a close, your symptom tracker notification schedule may need to be updated. In order to do that, send an email to nicole.ralph@llcc.edu requesting to have the registration email sent to you again. You will simply go through the set up process and update your notification days.

If you are not currently set up in the symptom tracker, but plan to return to campus in the coming weeks, please let Nicole Ralph know, and she will set you up in the system to receive a registration email.

Supervisors — in the event that this notification may not reach all of your employees, including student workers and other part-time employees, please be sure to notify Nicole of any employees who are working on campus and need to be set up. If you are unsure, she will be happy to verify which of your employees are currently in the system.

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08.06.20

LLCC Foundation announces new scholarships

LLCC Lincoln Land Community College FoundationThe LLCC Foundation recently announced new scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year. More than 230 scholarships were awarded to students totaling over $366,000.

The new LLCC scholarships include the:

  • Judith L. and Donald T. Anderson Scholarship for students in the agriculture program
  • Kevin Cory Scholarship for past and present members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois in any field of study
  • Lorie Anne McDonald Scholarship for students who are education majors
  • Miss Liberty Memorial Scholarship for Christian County students in any field of study
  • Sam Germann Aviation Scholarship for students in the powerplant and aviation mechanics programs
  • Stand Together Scholarship with preference to black students with financial need in any major

Students only need to complete one application to be considered for all eligible scholarships. The scholarship application for the 2021-22 academic year will be available Dec. 1, 2020-March 1, 2021 at llccfoundation.org/scholarships.

08.06.20

In the news

Laurie Rhodes, director, LLCC Child Development Center, was interviewed by STARNET: Early Childhood for a podcast about the challenges, successes and lessons learned amid increased regulations as a result of COVID-19.

Kevin Lust, director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC, will be presenting in the free webinar “Keeping Advisory Groups Engaged During the COVID Pandemic” sponsored by UIS on Friday, Aug. 7, noon to 1 p.m.