A retirement reception will be held for Marty Swan, construction occupations coordinator, tomorrow, Dec. 4, from 2-4 p.m. at LLCC-Taylorville.
In the news
Tisha Miller, enrollment operations coordinator, was interviewed by WTIM on Friday about LLCC-Taylorville’s food drive from Nov. 1-14 that collected more than 450 non-perishable food items to donate to community organizations. Classes competed to collect the most items for the drive and win a pizza party, and Public Speaking Fundamentals was honored as the class with the most donations.
Nursing students inducted into Alpha Delta Nu Honors Society
On Nov. 8, 15 nursing students were inducted into the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing’s Alpha Delta Nu Honors Society. These 15 students excelled in their nursing courses and will graduate in December 2018. Congratulations!
Front (l-r): Linda Newman, Marissa Stambaugh, Brittny Buhlig and Deserae Romero
Middle (l-r): Bethaney DeVault, Lauren Brannam, Lechi Nkwocha, Ashley Thomasma, Laurie Carney, Melissa Bright and Ashley Poleon
Back (l-r): Adam Buck, Joshua Bailey and Rachel Way
Not pictured: Kelci Capps
Submit nominations for 2019 Honored Alumni Award by Dec. 15
LLCC Alumni Services is accepting nominations for its 2019 Honored Alumni Award. Nominate an LLCC alum for the award by completing the form that is available at www.llcc.edu/honored-alumni-award. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 15, 2018.
Nominations will be scored on the following four criteria: 1) role model – inspiring excellence in others, 2) outstanding success – attaining significant career or personal achievements, 3) impact – achieving accomplishments which have changed the community for the better and 4) community service – demonstrating a visible commitment to the community through leadership and/or volunteerism.
Additionally, nominees must have successfully completed coursework at LLCC and be able to attend LLCC’s commencement ceremony on May 17, 2019.
For more information, call alumni services at 786-4612 or email alumni@llcc.edu.
Midday yoga begins Jan. 28
Use your lunch hour as a time to unwind and reset your mind with Midday Yoga! Yoga is proven to benefit mental and physical health. Midday Yoga is a course designed to accommodate the needs of beginning yoga students as well as experienced practitioners. Participants will practice physical postures that stretch and open the body. All levels of experience are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat. There is a course limit of 20 participants, so sign up as soon as possible. Register today!
Course: Midday Yoga
Instructor: Patricia Lanser, 200RYT Yoga Fit Certified Yoga Instructor
Dates: Mondays, Jan. 28-March 4, 2019
Times: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Trutter Center
Fee: $65
Course Code: CEW 802-02
Staff updates
The following LLCC staff members have accepted new positions at the college:
Starting Jan. 1, Shanda Byer will be LLCC’s new associate vice president, enrollment services. She has been with the college since 1998, currently serving as the director, financial aid.
Jessie Blackburn, academic success professional in the LLCC Center for Academic Success, has accepted an assignment to serve as interim director, LLCC-Litchfield beginning Dec. 3. She has been with LLCC for four years. Jessie’s phone at LLCC-Litchfield will be 786-3441.
Lori Smith is now the financial and research analyst for the LLCC Foundation. She was previously the scholarship program coordinator and has been at LLCC since 1998. Lori’s new phone number is 786-4612.
Michelle Burger is our new scholarship program and alumni services coordinator in the LLCC Foundation. She has been with LLCC for nine years, most recently serving as a career development professional. Michelle’s new phone number is 786-4502
Amee Kesky is now the LLCC Foundation office coordinator. She was previously the administrative assistant for the Foundation and has been at LLCC since 2009.
Nominate a deserving colleague for a KUDOS award yet today!
Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are open through today, Nov. 30! Nominate a deserving colleague by filling out the online submission form. Please use the Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form. The KUDOS awards will be announced Friday, Dec. 7.
The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC. Brighten someone’s day. Say, “Thank you! Great job!” by nominating that person for a KUDOS award!
LLCC and WIU sign academic transfer partnership
Dr. Joseph Rives and Dr. Vern Lindquist
Officials of LLCC and Western Illinois University signed a new academic transfer partnership, or articulation agreement, yesterday. The agreement is designed to facilitate the ease of transfer of LLCC students wishing to achieve a bachelor of arts in general studies at WIU.
“We are happy to add this to our list of transfer agreements that help LLCC graduates continue on to earn a bachelor’s degree,” said Dr. Vern Lindquist, vice president of academic services at LLCC. “Students who earn an associate degree at LLCC in any field of study can transfer to the general studies program at WIU. Courses in the general studies program may be taken entirely online, so our students who live and work in our district can still attend this program at WIU. The general studies program is a self-designed, very flexible degree, and students may choose up to three minors from over 25 choices.”
2019-2020 scholarship applications open Dec. 1
The LLCC Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2019-2020 academic year Dec. 1-March 1. Faculty and staff are invited to encourage students to apply.
It’s easy to apply. Students submitting a complete application are automatically considered for all available scholarships for which they are eligible.
The online application is available by going to www.llccfoundation.org/scholarships. For more information, contact Michelle Burger at 786-4502 or email michelle.burger@llcc.edu.
In the news
A profile of Dr. Charlotte Warren, president, is featured as the cover story of the current edition of Springfield Scene magazine.
Dr. Cynthia Maskey, dean of health professions, was interviewed Thursday by WICS for a story about nursing shortages.