09.10.19

Update to Leave Time Report

When you review your Leave Time Report in Etrieve, you will now see in the comment section the word PROCESSED along with the date the Certificate of Absence (CoA) was processed and its unique record ID.

Type: Vacation, Leave Action: U, Leave Hours: -8, Leave Date: 09/06/2019, Comments: PROCESSED 09-06-2019 31375; Type: Vacation, Leave Action: U, Leave Hours: -8, Leave Date: 09/05/2019, Comments: PROCESSED 09-06-19 31372; Type: Vacation, Leave Action: U, Leave Hours: -8, Leave Date: 09/04/2019, Comments: PROCESSED 09-06-19 31373; Type: Vacation, Leave Action: U, Leave Hours: -8, Leave Date: 09/03/2019, Comments: PROCESSED 09-06-19 31374
This change has occurred thanks to the hard work of the IT development staff.  They built an automated process in Colleague that allows us to review CoAs and post them to employee’s records in batches. Employee Leave Time Balances will be more timely since there is less manual work required in order to process CoAs.  Supervisors should note that they are still expected to review CoAs for accuracy (in dates, leave types and hours) and verify that leave time balances can cover the absence. If you have any questions, please contact LLCC Human Resources at 786-2752.

09.10.19

“Coffee With a Cop” today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Coffee with a CopOfficers from the LLCC Police Department and the LLCC community (students, faculty and staff) are invited to come together today, Sept. 10t in an informal, neutral space to discuss issues, build relationships and enjoy a cup of coffee. Come join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.

“Coffee with a Cop” provides a unique opportunity for individuals to ask questions, bring concerns and learn more about the department’s work.

The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies, or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building, and some individuals may feel that officers are unapproachable on campus. “Coffee with a Cop” is designed to break down barriers and allows for relaxed, one-on-one interactions.

“Coffee with a Cop” is a national initiative supported by the United States Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Similar events are held across the county, as local police departments strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve.

The program aims to advance relationships between police officers and individuals one cup of coffee at a time.

09.10.19

Bistro To Go opens today!

Bistro Verde in the Workforce Careers Center
Bistro Verde, LLCCs student-run café, re-opens today as Bistro To Go for the fall semester! It is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Sept. 10-Nov. 21 (with the exception of Nov. 5). The café, located in the Workforce Careers Center, offers takeout soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and coffees prepared by LLCC culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality students. View the fall 2019 menu.

Lunch orders can be placed in person, at 786-2821 or at bistroverde@llcc.edu. Additional information and instructions on how to email your order can be found at www.llcc.edu/bistro-verde. Cash and debit or credit cards are accepted.

09.10.19

VALIC representative on campus today

QR code to register at https://my.valic.com/SeminarRegistration/Index.aspxMichael J. Kaiser, VALIC sr. financial advisor, will be on campus today, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the VP Conference Room. He will be on site for 30-minute account reviews to help employees understand options and new enrollments. To register go to my.VALIC.com/seminars and enter registration code 2206SPR11AA.

09.09.19

Reporting phishing and other malicious emails

When receiving junk or phishing emails, please use the “Report Message” button in Outlook to report the malicious email directly to Microsoft.
"Report Message" is on the right-hand side of the Home ribbon in Outlook. Select it, and then "Phishing" in its sub menu (second option, below "Junk" and above "Not Junk").

Reporting malicious and unsolicited emails makes LLCC’s email filtering system more effective. Learn more about phishing on the Cybersecurity portal page: https://llcconline.sharepoint.com/IT/SitePages/Cybersecurity.aspx

Please contact the IT Help Desk if you need assistance at helpme@llcc.edu or 786-2555.

Posted in ITS |
09.09.19

This week’s Academic Innovation and eLearning workshops

LLCC Academic Innovation and eLearning is offering a variety of workshops this semester covering topics such as active learning, innovative teaching tools and internet accessibility/compliance, as well as multiple open labs for your convenience.

This week, the following workshops are being offered:

  • Planning and Managing Active Learning – Monday, Sept. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in M1174
  • General AIeL Open Labs – Tuesday, Sept. 10,10-10:50 a.m. in S0119 – no registration required to attend
  • Using Ally to Improve Internet Accessibility – Wednesday, Sept. 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in S0119

For full descriptions and registration information, visit www.llcc.edu/workshops-training.

09.09.19

Bistro To Go opens tomorrow!

Bistro Verde in the Workforce Careers Center
Bistro Verde, LLCCs student-run café, will be open during the fall 2019 semester as Bistro To Go on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Sept. 10-Nov. 21 (with the exception of Nov. 5). The café, located in the Workforce Careers Center, will offer takeout soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and coffees prepared by LLCC culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality students. View the fall 2019 menu.

Lunch orders can be placed in person, at 786-2821 or at bistroverde@llcc.edu. Additional information and instructions on how to email your order can be found at www.llcc.edu/bistro-verde. Cash and debit or credit cards are accepted.

09.09.19

Congratulations to Dr. Jason Dockter!

Dr. Jason Dockter, associate dean, academic services, is the lucky winner of the Phi Theta Kappa parking spot for the 2019-20 academic year! The PTK parking spot raffle raised $174 for the organization.

Posted in PTK |
09.09.19

“elemental” by Laura Anderson in Murray Gallery through Sept. 12

"Deliverance" by Laura AndersonThere is still time to view the art exhibit “elemental,” featuring mixed media paintings by Laura Anderson, LLCC assistant professor of art,  in LLCC’s James S. Murray Gallery through Sept. 12. The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Anderson’s work is inspired by the natural world, including its complexities, commonalities, mysteries and working processes. “We are part of nature, yet we’re set apart from it in many ways,” she explains. “My work explores the intersection of this duality, often via drawn or painted natural imagery combined with collaged artifacts and urban landscapes that reflect the man-made world.”