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!

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.