The LLCC Black Student Union is hosting Haircut Wednesday for our LLCC students in A. Lincoln Commons today. Let students know that they can stop by and receive a free haircut from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Flags at half-staff
The U.S. flag and the state flag are being flown at half-staff until sunset Friday, Jan. 18 in honor of Illinois State Trooper Christopher Lambert.
Reception for Todd McDonald today
Please join us in wishing Todd McDonald, vice president, administrative services, all the best in his next adventure! A cake and punch reception will be held today, Jan. 15, 2-4 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room.
Reminder about media calls
In the event that you receive a call from the media regarding LLCC, please route that call to PRM, specifically Lynn Whalen (786-2219) or Kyla Kruse (786-4918) per board policy 12.2. Thanks!
CQI session coming up Feb. 8!
All new or current employees who have not completed Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) training are encouraged to sign up now for the next session on Feb. 8, 2019! Facilitators will be Nicole Ralph and Karen Sanders. Register by calling 524-6749 or emailing cctc@llcc.edu.
In the community
Tony Rothering, professor of biology, presented “Adventures in Bird Banding” to the Morgan County Audubon Society on a snowy evening in Jacksonville Jan. 11.
Welcome to spring semester!
We welcome students as spring semester weekday classes begin today! Volunteers will be assisting at the welcome table in A. Lincoln Commons, helping answer students’ questions and providing directions.
Please also share with students that special events for them during Welcome Week include:
- Jan. 14 – Commit to Success, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons
- Jan. 15 – Spring into the Semester, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons
- Jan. 16 – Club Info Day (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and free student haircuts sponsored by BSU (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), A. Lincoln Commons
- Jan. 17 – Logger Pride Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons
Reception for Todd McDonald Jan. 15
Please join us in wishing Todd McDonald, vice president, administrative services, all the best in his next adventure! A cake and punch reception will be held tomorrow, Jan. 15, from 2-4 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room.
Congratulations to the Center for Academic Success!
Congratulations to the LLCC Center for Academic Success for successful recertification of the peer tutoring program! The College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) acknowledges excellence in peer tutoring programs in post-secondary educational institutions by awarding the International Tutor Training Program (ITTP) Certification which will remain valid for three years. ITTP certification requires comprehensive documentation of all aspects of tutor training and includes a rigorous peer review process.
Mileage reimbursement rates
Starting Jan. 1, 2019, the college will follow the GSA rates for both the reimbursement rates. Employees that drive their personal vehicles will be reimbursed .58 cents per mile when a college vehicle was unavailable. Employees that drive their personal vehicles will be reimbursed .20 cents per mile when a college vehicle was available. These rates will be adjusted annually.