LLCC welcomes Alex Berry back to campus. Alex started his role as the new associate vice president of student success earlier this month. Alex returns to LLCC after working at Millikin University. Prior to Millikin, Alex served as the LLCC’s Director of Student Success. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Millikin and a master’s degree in college student personnel from Western Illinois University. You can reach him at alex.berry@llcc.edu or 217-786-2848.
Meet new and re-elected members of the Campus Climate Team
The Campus Climate team is pleased to welcome newly elected and reelected members:
- Classified: Kathi Frieden, new
- Professional: Debbie Bell, returning
- Administrative: Leigh Giles-Brown, new
LLCC HR Advertising for a Truck Driving Training Coordinator
The human resources office is advertising for a truck driver training coordinator. Full details on this and all other open positions can be viewed on the HR employment page.
Happy birthday to those celebrating in August
ALL Fall Kickoff Aug. 15
LLCC’s Academy of Lifelong Learning invites the public to their fall kickoff on Aug. 15 from 1-3 p.m. in the Student Union.
This year’s theme is “Explore, Engage and Enjoy.” Learn more about the event.
FAFSA Completion and Enrollment Events Planned
LLCC will host Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion nights at three college outreach centers to assist students and parents filling out the FAFSA and enrolling for the 2024-2025 academic year.
LLCC financial aid and admissions professionals will provide personalized help for students and parents in this open house style event. The event is free and registration is not required. Those needing assistance may stop by at any time during the following hours.
• Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2-6 p.m. – LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza
• Tuesday, Aug. 13, 3-6 p.m. – LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Drive
• Wednesday Aug. 14, 3-6 p.m. – LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser
LLCC Financial Aid on the main campus, 5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield, will offer walk-in FAFSA assistance Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with after-hours help available by appointment.
PTK reigns as a Gold Star Chapter for 11 years!
LLCC’s Alpha Epsilon Kappa chapter of Phi Theta Kappa took home the hardware at the PTK Regional Conference and Honors Institute convention, held here at LLCC at the end of May.
Read about the chapter’s 11-year streak as a Gold Star Chapter and the various chapter and individual awards.
Congratulations PTK!
In the News
LLCC Chef Specialist Joshua Dineen explains how you must be willing to get messy sometimes to enjoy big flavor. Read more in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column for the State Journal-Register.
July Phone Directory Addendum
Please view the July addendum for recent phone directory updates:
Monthly Phone Directory Addendum July 2024
TableScape Celebration this Friday & Saturday
Learn to set/decorate the perfect table for any occasion this week at the Springfield Civic Garden Club’s “A TableScape Celebration” sponsored by the LLCC Foundation:
- Friday, Aug. 2, noon-4 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The event will be held at the Trutter Center. Admission is $10 per person with students admitted free. Enjoy more than 30 tablescapes created by talented members of the Springfield Civic Garden Club and community organizations, and purchase tickets to win one of 20 raffle baskets. Proceeds benefit the club’s community grants and LLCC scholarships.
