02.04.25

February is Heart Health Month

heart with a stethascopeDid you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. among men, women, and most racial and ethnic groups, according to the CDC? February is Heart Health Month, and throughout the month, we’ll be sharing information related to heart health as well as simple, practical ways to take care of your heart. Each week, we’ll focus on a different aspect of heart health, from tips, resources, and campus events designed to keep your heart strong. Visit the health and wellness page for all things heart healthy.

Here’s what you can look forward to this week:

  • Visit the health and wellness page for more information about heart disease and access links to resources.
  • Participate in the Mindfulness in the Workplace session with Bridget Rolens on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. in the Trutter Center
  • Take part in National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 7 by wearing red to support heart health.

Additional Facts and Stats about Heart Disease

  • Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and the most common cause of heart attacks.
  • From 2019 to 2020, approximately $252 billion was spent in health care services related to heart disease.
  • Approximately 1 in 20 adults over the age of 20 have a diagnosis of heart disease.
02.03.25

Time to submit Midyear Progress Update Form for FY25 projects

In an effort to gather progress information for the current fiscal year’s planning and budgeting projects, a simple Midyear Progress Update Form has been created for your completion. This will serve as an update on current FY25 planning and budgeting projects.

If you submitted a project request during the FY25 planning and budgeting process, you will be required to submit midyear progress update information for approved projects. View updated FY25 Planning & Budgeting Recap Documents. Budget maintenance requests are excluded from this process.

Please access the SharePoint form and provide progress information for each of your FY25 projects. The form is filtered to display the project ID numbers that you will need to respond to. Select a project ID number, provide the necessary information, include any necessary supporting documents as attachments and submit the form. As each project ID is completed, it will be removed from the dropdown list on the SharePoint form.

All submitted forms will be routed directly to your VP/cabinet-level supervisor for review.

Your responses should include specific evidence to support your project progress. If you have questions about what type of specific support, please contact Megan Moore, associate vice president, finance. If you have any problems with accessing the SharePoint page, contact Tiffany Luxner, database/financial analyst. The form is available now through Feb. 17.

02.03.25

Deer Oaks EAP Services is now operating as AllOne Health

Our EAP partner, formerly Deer Oaks EAP, announced that they will now be doing business as AllOne Health. As part of this update, you’ll have access to some expanded benefit offerings and an all-new EAP Member Portal starting Feb. 1, 2025.

The new EAP Member Portal will provide:

  • Enhanced Features: Access mental health support, self-guided therapy (iCBT), financial wellness tools, work-life resources, and new medical advocacy referrals.
  • Convenient Support: Easier navigation and seamless connection to services like live chat, phone support, and online request forms.

To learn more and for information on how to get started, visit the health and wellness page. For additional question, please reach out to Rachel Duff, employee health and wellness coordinator.

 

 

02.03.25

Faculty workshop on assessment & learning improvement, today

Are you new to Lincoln Land or looking for a refresher on assessment? This workshop, “Assessment and Learning Improvement @ Lincoln Land!”, led by Professor Matthew Shaver, integrated media design, is designed for you! Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of the LLCC assessment structure, learn how to locate outcomes, and identify key team mentors who can provide support throughout the process.

Join us today, Monday, Feb. 3 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2229. Register online.

Workshop Outcomes:
• Understand the LLCC assessment structure and framework.
• Learn how to locate assessment outcomes.
• Identify key mentors for guidance and support.

Workshop bonus: Participants can complete a CourseTalk+ 3 Learning Improvement Narrative!

02.03.25

LLCC to host transfer fairs Feb. 24 and 25

The LLCC Office of Student Success will be hosting the State University Transfer Day (SUTD) on Monday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the Private Illinois Colleges and Universities (PICU) Transfer Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Both events will be held in A. Lincoln Commons and are for current students looking to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. Please encourage your students in transfer majors to attend these events.

SUTD attendees include: Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, University of Illinois – Chicago, University of Illinois – Springfield, University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign and Western Illinois University.

PICU attendees include: Bradley University, Columbia College – Chicago, DePaul University, Dominican University, Greenville University, Illinois College, Illinois Wesleyan University, Loyola University – Chicago, McKendree University, Methodist College, Millikin University, Monmouth College, National Louis University, North Park University, Olivet Nazarene University, Quincy University, St. Francis Medical Center – Nursing and St. John’s College of Nursing.

Also participating Feb. 25: University of Missouri