The second Journaling and Mindfulness session has been rescheduled for Thursday, Oct. 31 from noon until 1 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 1179. Join this hour-long session for some relaxation and reflection.
We hope to see you there!
Just in Time Workgroup Informational Teams Meeting, Friday
Faculty: If you missed the kick-off meeting for the Just in Time workgroup, you’re invited to a Teams meeting on Friday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. to learn more about the initiative and provide feedback to help steer the work. Please consider attending!
Early Alert workgroup survey
The Early Alert workgroup is investigating how we can use an early alert system to improve student retention. LLCC’s current Early Alert system is used by some faculty members to report grades at specific times throughout the semester, but it does not have widespread use. Since every LLCC employee interacts with students in some capacity, we would like to hear your ideas on how we can support students through an early alert intervention. Please think about any conversations you’ve had or overheard with students where they have described a gap in service or a barrier they have experienced. We want to gather input from the LLCC community and encourage you to complete a brief survey by Nov. 1.
Thanksgiving Meals for Students and a Parade of Food!
Throughout the year the LLCC Food Pantry supports students experiencing food insecurity. As we enter a season of many holiday celebrations and traditions, often centered around food, the need becomes even more apparent. The 4th annual “Operation Full Belly” aims to provide students who elect to participate with many of the ingredients for a Thanksgiving meal.
Donations help to make Operation Fully Belly a success, and there is a signup sheet for the donations needed this year.
If you prefer to make an online monetary contribution for use to stock shelves now and throughout the year, please visit the donor page through the Foundation.
Although food donations will be accepted in the Student Office leading up to the break, we would love a crowd for the “Parade of Food” on Monday, Nov. 4 in A. Lincoln Commons. Gather around the perimeter with your donations around 9:45 a.m. that morning. Children from the Child Development Center will bring their wagons around to collect and deliver food to the Student Life Office!
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Student Life Office staff at studentlife@llcc.edu or (217) 782-2241.
LLCC to host Agronomy Journey Conference in January
LLCC will host an Agronomy Journey Conference, January 23 and 24, 2025 at Kreher Agriculture Center. The two-part conference includes two days of classroom training and two days of field training this summer. Learn more about the conference online.
LLCC Library presents textbook at annual CARLI Conference
On Oct. 22, CARLI honored Secretary of State and State Librarian, Alexi Giannoulias for his support of Illinois libraries. As part of the recognition, a print copy of LLCC’s OER textbook and 3D-printed model of a sugar molecule was presented to Greg McCormick, director of the Illinois State Library. The presentation was done at the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries (CARLI) annual meeting in Champaign. The OER textbook, “An Introduction to Human Nutrition” was written by Erin Shanle, assistant professor of biology and Jan Dowell, adjunct instructor of biology and supported by LLCC’s Open Educational Resources team. The OER was created as part of the Illinois SCOREs grant program.
Human Resources News – Did you HeaR?
Did You HeaR about the Accident Insurance policy through Sun Life during open enrollment?
When you, your spouse, or child has a covered accident, you can receive cash benefits to help cover the unexpected costs. You can use these benefits to help cover related expenses like lost income, childcare, deductibles and co-pays. Benefits are payable directly to you, AND there are no health questions or pre-existing conditions limitations. All family members on your plan are eligible to a wellness-screening benefit of $50, which is also paid directly to you! Please contact Human Resources at HR@llcc.edu for more information or questions.
Order your LLCC Foundation’s Take & Create Gourmet Dinner Kit
The LLCC Foundation in partnership with LLCC’s Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Program is once again offering a five-course gourmet dinner kit pickup on Friday, Nov. 1. Formerly known as the Around the World event, Take and Create features dishes prepared by culinary students that can be finished and served with a little preparation at home.
Gourmet dinner kits with drink pairings are $150 and serves two people. View the menu and order your gourmet dinner kits today on the Take and Create web page for pick up between 4-5:30 p.m. on Nov. 1. This fundraiser benefits our students and programs while providing a hands-on experience for culinary students.
In the News
LLCC’s Ghost Hunting 101 class was featured on WICS on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The reporter interviewed Loren Hamilton, community education class instructor.
Just-in-Time workgroup, additional meeting today
Faculty: If you missed the kick-off meeting for the Just in Time workgroup, you’re invited to one of the following informational meetings to learn more about the initiative and provide feedback to help steer the work. Please consider attending! We’ll meet Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 3:30 p.m. in Sangamon Hall, Room 2212 and hold a virtual option on Friday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. on Teams.