You know? Helping students prepare for finals

The current “You know?” student message encourages students to get a head start on preparing for finals. Assistance in sharing this important message with students is appreciated!

Get a head start on preparing for finals!

Final exams always seem to sneak up on us. While the exams are not until December, it is good to start preparing as soon as we return from Thanksgiving break.

Having a detailed study plan for finals is always the best approach.

Not only does a plan help ensure that students will be able to get everything completed by the end of the semester, it also helps to reduce anxiety and allows a person to stay better focused.

Academic success professionals in the LLCC Center for Academic Success can help students create a final exam study plan. They can make an appointment by calling 217-786-2396 or emailing cas@llcc.edu.

Come one, come all … to the Finals Fair!

LLCC Student Life and the Center for Academic Success are hosting a Finals Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 28 and Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the Springfield campus. There will be snacks, prizes and staff on-hand to help students prepare for finals.

More information is available at www.llcc.edu/cas.

11.14.23

Data Byte Conversation and ZogoTech open office hours today

Data Byte Conversation

Join the Data Governance Council (DGC) for the third Data Byte conversation of the fall semester. This month’s focus will be probation and suspension. Join us today, Nov. 14, 11:10 a.m. in Millennium Center, Room 2203 for this conversation. Feel free to bring your lunch. Or maybe you’ll be the lucky attendee who wins a Quiznos lunch!

Open office hours for ZogoTech

Want to create a report in ZogoTech but just don’t quite remember where to start? Need a refresher on stacking filters in Navigator to get the right group of students? Have questions on a PowerBI Dashboard?

LLCC Institutional Research and Effectiveness staff are available during dedicated drop-in hours weekly during the fall semester. Stop by MCTR 2215 on Tuesdays 8:30-9:30 a.m. Bring your questions or requests. We look forward to seeing you!

Those with a need to meet virtually should contact IRE for a Teams meeting link.

11.14.23

Parade of Food for Operation Full Belly today

Faculty and staff, if you or your department is participating in Operation Full Belly, please make sure to have your donation items ready by 9:45 a.m. today outside, behind Sangamon and Menard Halls (weather permitting). Look for the balloons to guide you to the collection point. The LLCC Child Development Center will collect your donations for the food pantry. If you require assistance with getting your donations to this location, please get in touch with LLCC Student Life, and we’ll do our best to help you out. In case of inclement weather, we will be meeting in the Student Union.

11.14.23

Excel classes at LLCC-Medical District

Take a one-day Excel class at LLCC-Medical District. The cost is $149 per person for each class (budget manager approval required). To get more information on class outlines and to register, email llccmedicaldistrict@llcc.edu or call 217-524-6749.

Excel 2019/365 Level 1

Instructor: Jessie Maske
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Excel 2019/365 Level 2

Instructor: Jessie Maske
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

11.14.23

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor from AIEL

Login instructions for this week’s Monday Morning Mentor presentation:
How Can Media Richness Theory and Social Presence Theory Improve My Instruction?
Presentation date: Nov. 13, 2023, and on-demand for one week

View the presentation and access the transcript, handouts and supplemental material: https://mondaymorningmentors.com.

NOTE: You will need to enter the following password in order to view this week’s program: presence974.

Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.

11.14.23

In the community

Dr. Chris McDonald, professor of political science, will be co-presenting a discussion, “Unraveling World Order,” tomorrow evening, 7-9 p.m., as part of the World Affairs Council series of “Great Decisions.” The session is free and open to the public and will be held at Grace Lutheran Church at 7th and Capitol in Springfield.

11.14.23

Thank you from BSU

LLCC’s Black Student Union would like to thank Phi Theta Kappa and everyone who donated coats to the One in a Million, Inc. kids coat drive. We donated over 40 coats to help children stay warm this winter. BSU club members also volunteered on Saturday to help with the distribution of over 300 coats to families! If you know of any students whose school-age children are still in need of coats, please have them contact Kim Wilson, BSU advisor. Again, we thank you!

11.14.23

Last week for Bistro Verde this semester

Bistro Verde will be open today, tomorrow and Thursday this week, offering a full-service lunch experience that features appetizers, soups, salads, desserts, coffees and drinks! View the menu. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by leaving a message at 217-786-2821 or by emailing BistroVerde@llcc.edu. Your phone or email reservation will be confirmed as soon as we are able.

Online to-go orders will be accepted, but we very much encourage guests to make a reservation and join us in person.

Bistro Verde

Through Nov. 16
Tue, Wed and Thu
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

11.13.23

Dale P. Parnell Award: Request for Nominations

Each year, LLCC nominates one faculty member for the Dale P. Parnell Award from the American Association of Community Colleges. This year, as part of the process of identifying LLCC’s nominee, we would like to invite recommendations from you. If you would like to recommend a faculty member for consideration for this award, please forward the name to Amy Williams by the close of business on Nov. 27.

The American Association of Community Colleges’ Faculty Distinction recognition, named in honor of former AACC President and CEO Dale P. Parnell, has been established to recognize individuals making a difference in the classroom.

Nominees for the faculty distinction recognition should:

Demonstrate passion for the students and the classroom.
Show willingness to support students, inside and outside of the classroom.
Be inclined to participate in college committees.
Go above and beyond what is required to ensure that students are successful in their academic endeavors.

11.13.23

National Career Development Week: Get Career Ready!

It is National Career Development Week! The LLCC Career Center is hosting “Get Career Ready,” four days of fun activities Nov. 13-16. The Student Government Association (SGA) has partnered with the Career Center to promote Handshake, and members of SGA will be at every event to help students activate their accounts. Faculty and staff are encouraged to join in on the fun each day and help support and engage with our students during the Get Career Ready activities.

Mark your calendars to volunteer at or attend these events. Any questions can be directed to CareerCenter@llcc.edu.

Monday, Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m.-noon

The “My Story” Kickoff in A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda — Students will be introduced to the “My Story: From Learning to Earning poster” project and invited to review posters that are popping up across campus. Reading about the educational and career journeys of their favorite professors and others at LLCC can be inspirational and informative. Students can visit with members of the LLCC Career Center and SGA to learn more about the Handshake job board and opportunities to win exciting prizes. Sign up to volunteer for Nov. 13.

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

“Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork” in A. Lincoln Commons, Large Lounge — Faculty and staff are invited to check out the Master the Cup Challenge. Students will join in this entertaining game and experience first-hand the role of teamwork in accomplishing what seems like a simple task. Students will be invited to get in on the Handshake action. Sign up to volunteer for Nov. 14.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m.-noon

“Hired or Not? You Be the Judge” in the A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda — Everyone will get a kick out of the improv job interviews! See faculty, staff and students get it right (or wrong), and support students who get to be judge and tell us “what went wrong.” Grab some popcorn and enjoy the show! Note: We need faculty and staff actors for our improv. Don’t be shy! Contact Marina Wirsing or sign up to volunteer for Nov. 15.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 9:30 a.m.-noon

“Get Hired!” in the A. Lincoln Commons Rotunda — This event will be devoted to Handshake, LLCC’s student-focused job board. Students will receive help to activate their account, complete a stellar profile and be entered into a drawing for an HP laptop or Amazon gift cards. Come see what all the Handshake buzz is about. Sign up to volunteer for Nov. 16.

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