10.01.18

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report now available

Lincoln Land Community College is committed to assisting all members of the college community in providing for their own safety and security.  The annual security and fire safety compliance document is available on the LLCC Police Department website at http://police.llcc.edu/clery.aspx.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report which contains this information, you can stop by the LLCC Police Department located in Sangamon Hall South, Springfield campus, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 217-786-2278.

The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, fire safety, campus police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Lincoln Land Community College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

This information is required by law and is provided by the LLCC Police Department.

10.01.18

Nominate a deserving colleague for KUDOS!

Lincoln Land Community College KUDOS: Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding ServiceKey or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are now open! They will be accepted through tomorrow, Oct. 2. 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 Monday, Oct. 15.

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!

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10.01.18

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Please consider attending an event or participating in an activity during awareness/education events at LLCC during the Week of Action, Oct. 15-19, 2018. More information will be in the LincIn in coming days.

“Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure or wound someone. Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together or who are dating. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.” (www.ndvh.org)

Domestic violence is a community issue; it is not “just a family problem.” Statistics indicate that one in four women and one in nine men will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes (www.ndvh.org). During the month of October, national hotlines, domestic violence service providers, state and local governments as well as colleges remind us of this epidemic that cuts across racial, socioeconomic and educational lines. DV is 100 percent the fault and choice of the abuser; it is not the victim’s fault, and victims are not alone. If you or someone you know needs help for domestic violence please use the following numbers:

National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
217-789-2830
TTY: 217-241-0376

Sojourn Shelter and Services
217-726-5200 (24 hour hotline)
TTY: 217-726-7385
1-866-help4dv (435-7438)

Lincoln Land Community College – confidential advisor
217-786-2598

Sexual Violence and DV Resource Information:
http://www.llcc.edu/student-services/sexual-violence-resources

10.01.18

15th annual Multicultural Fest, Oct. 3

Lincoln Land Community College 15th annual Multicultural Fest, Wednesday, October 3rd, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cultural exhibits, ethnic food and entertainment. Free and open to the public.LLCC’s 15th annual Multicultural Fest will take place Wednesday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside A. Lincoln Commons on the Springfield campus. The event, sponsored by LLCC Student Life, showcases various cultures with ethnic food, entertainment and cultural exhibits.

Local restaurants will be offering free samples of ethnic food. Restaurants serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. include Clay’s Popeye’s Bar-B-Q, Flavor of India, Hunan Chinese Restaurant, Boccardi’s Italian Imports, AZ-T-CA Mexican Grill and Nickey’s Place.

Entertainment includes dance performances by LLCC Dance Club: Express Your Seoul and LotusFire Bellydancers as well as DJ Yinka who will cover music from various regions of the world such as Latin America, Asia and Africa.

Those providing cultural exhibits are Central Counties Health Centers, Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County, International Student Association, Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, Sister Cities Association, Sol Peru, Springfield Commission on International Visitors and World Affairs Council of Central Illinois. LLCC clubs and programs participating include the Logger Activities Board, Agriculture Club/Collegiate Farm Bureau, Christian Student Fellowship Club and Adult Education’s English as a Second Language program.

In addition to the festivities taking place on the Springfield campus, LLCC Outreach Centers will also host multicultural events in October.

  • LLCC-Beardstown, 109 White Pine Ln. – Tuesday, Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza – Wednesday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser – Thursday, Oct. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr. – Monday, Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
10.01.18

In the news

Dee Krueger, director, LLCC-Taylorville, was interviewed on the WTIM Morning Show Sept. 27 and spoke on several topics including the newly remodeled welding lab. LLCC-Taylorville’s welding lab was also featured on the front page of the Breeze Courier.

LLCC Ag is mentioned in this story on XFM in Effingham about collegiate Farm Bureau groups.

09.28.18

Memorial Medical Center donates Pigg-O-Stat to radiography program

Radiography class with Pigg-O-StatMemorial Medical Center has donated a Pigg-O-Stat pediatric immobilization device to the LLCC Radiography program. The Pigg-O-Stat is used to securely hold infants and toddlers when chest x-rays are needed. LLCC radiography students will use the device to practice the procedure. “This gift will have a big impact on the students,” says Janelle Murphy, director of the associate degree radiography program. “Memorial has always been kind enough to let us borrow a Pigg-O-Stat each year, but now we’ll be able to offer additional training on campus once students use it clinically.”

Radiography students with Pigg-O-StatRadiography class with Pigg-O-Stat

09.28.18

LLCC-Taylorville’s updated welding lab

Brief remarks were made at an open house ceremony on Wednesday for LLCC-Taylorville’s newly updated and renovated welding lab.

Wayne Rosenthal

Wayne Rosenthal, vice chair of the LLCC Board of Trustees, spoke at an open house for the updated LLCC-Taylorville welding lab

Wayne Rosenthal of Morrisonville, vice chair of the LLCC Board of Trustees, represents district 4 on the board, which includes Taylorville. He commented, “When you compare our facilities 10 years ago to where we are today, the changes have been phenomenal. We have a new classroom facility built in 2011, and the original building was updated in 2015. Now, with this new welding lab, all of LLCC-Taylorville is state-of-the-art.”

Marty Swan, Dennis Shackelford, Wayne Rosenthal, Justin Reichert, Dr. Charlotte Warren, Gordon Gates, Ken Elmore, Mike Hazdra and Red Tomnitz

Marty Swan, construction occupations coordinator, LLCC-Taylorville; Dennis Shackelford, chair, LLCC Board of Trustees; Wayne Rosenthal, vice chair; Justin Reichert, trustee; Dr. Charlotte Warren, president; Gordon Gates, trustee; Ken Elmore, board secretary; Mike Hazdra and Red Tomnitz, welding instructors at an open house Sept. 26 for LLCC-Taylorville’s newly updated welding lab.

The $275,000 welding lab project was funded through an anonymous gift combined with LLCC Foundation and college funds. “This project significantly enhances the experience of LLCC’s welding students in Taylorville and surrounding communities,” said Dr. Charlotte Warren, president of LLCC. “The project includes new welding lab equipment, new flooring and welding curtains, and energy efficient ventilation and lighting systems. Additionally, thanks to the Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation and its board members, we were able to purchase a band saw. We are so excited about the opportunities that this project will create for our students. This program truly has the ability to put our community members to work!”

Marty Swan, construction occupations coordinator at LLCC-Taylorville, said the new equipment includes 12 machines that will each perform MIG, TIG and stick welding. “This is a big advantage to students and allows us to expand our enrollment. Instructors Mike Hazdra and Red Tomnitz are two of the finest welding teachers anywhere.” He added that the job market for welders is “fantastic. Our graduates can leave here and go immediately to employment.”