04.15.24

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month- Sexual Harassment Prevention Week

A woman holding a teal ribbon for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.Sexual harassment is against the law and has no place at LLCC. Are you able to answer all of these questions?

What does sexual harassment look like?
What does sexual harassment sound like?
How would you support someone who says they were sexually harassed?
If you experienced sexual harassment on campus, where would you go to report it?

The truth is that all of us would benefit from a refresher. Join Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault, PCASA, on April 15 and 18 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about sexual harassment.

Save the Date for next week’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month programming which focuses on Supporting Sexual Assault Survivors.

  • April 23 – Stop by the resource table in A. Lincoln Commons from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. to learn how to support sexual assault survivors.
  • April 24 – Denim Day sponsored by LLCC’s Games Club – Denim Day is an annual, National Day of Awareness that encourages participants to wear denim as a symbol of believing survivors and asserting that consent has nothing to do with your clothing. Donate a minimum of $5 to PCASA and purchase a sticker to wear denim on National Denim Day 2024. Donations will be accepted in Student Life and the Outreach Center locations.

Additional information and resources on sexual assault is available on LLCC’s website. You may also contact Leslie Johnson, Interim Compliance & Prevention Coordinator , 217-786-2848.

04.15.24

Three career fairs held last week

LLCC held career fairs on campus this past Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, LLCC’s nursing program offered students with opportunities to connect with 15 leading health care providers and explore diverse pathways within the nursing profession. The Workforce Institute Career Fair was also held on Thursday with 62 employers and featured students in welding, HVACR, construction, truck driver training, electrical distribution linemen, automotive technology, diesel technologies, commercial electrical maintenance and industrial technology. The Info Tech Expo was held Friday and provided the opportunity for 16 employers to showcase advancements in technology and computer science and to connect students with careers in the IT industry.

LLCC students attending career fairs on campus.

04.15.24

IRE OPEN OFFICE HOURS ARE TOMORROW

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 on Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Stop by MCTR 2215, and 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.

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04.12.24

Today is the final day to submit community organization affiliations

The LLCC External Stakeholders Team is developing an internal document that lists relationships that faculty and staff have with organizations within our district. This list will provide us with a network of employees who support these organizations and could help in establishing and strengthening partnerships within our community. Examples of affiliations include the following:

  • United Way of Central Illinois, Board Member
  • The Boys & Girls Club of Central Illinois, Volunteer
  • Springfield High School Booster Club Member
  • Jacksonville Rotary Club Member

If you have any affiliations, please fill out the External Affiliations Survey by Friday April 12.

Thank you for your assistance!
External Stakeholders Team

04.12.24

26th annual LLCC Livestock Judging Contest

More than700 students participated in the LLCC Livestock Judging Competition.Over 800 FFA and 4-H members from Illinois and Indiana participated in the 26th annual LLCC Livestock Judging Contest on Thursday at the Christian County Fairgrounds in Taylorville. The contest was hosted by the LLCC Livestock Judging Team and Agriculture Club.

Students participate in the LLCC Livestock Judging Competition.Livestock judging teaches students critical thinking skills, public speaking and can lead to collegiate scholarships. Contestants in the event judge classes of beef, swine, sheep and goats, and they evaluate the animals on their quality as either breeding stock or for meat.

04.12.24

LLCC Testing Center, Pearson VUE partnership

Pearson Vue logoLLCC has recently announced its collaboration with Pearson Vue to offer testing at the LLCC  Testing Center for students and professionals in the Springfield area. This partnership will offer a wide range of certification and licensure exams, including those for CompTIA and Microsoft certifications. By becoming a Pearson Vue testing center, LLCC aims to facilitate career advancement and educational opportunities for individuals seeking to enhance their skills and credentials in IT and other industries.

04.12.24

BSU Fest 2024 is next week!

BSU Fest 2024 will be taking place next week on April 19, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. This is the final reminder for those who have signed up, and the last chance for those who have not. BSU Fest 2024 is an amazing event that showcases the diversity and excellence of the black staff and faculty of LLCC and connects you with the black students who are interested in joining LLCC.

We need black volunteers to have lunch with the students and share your stories and advice. This is a crucial opportunity to mentor and inspire the next generation of black leaders and scholars.

If you have signed up, we appreciate your dedication. We will send you more details soon. If you have not yet signed up, this is your last chance to RSVP. If you can come support, we look forward to seeing you!

04.12.24

Health and Wellness Events Next Week

Monday, April 15 – Veg Out with Us will take place in the Workforce lobby from 12-1 p.m. Taste test some yummy dishes prepared by LLCC culinary students, see a cooking demo beginning at 12:30, and win prizes. Add this event to your calendar from the HR Health and Wellness page.

Thursday, April 18 – Journaling and Mindfulness will be held in Menard Hall Room 1177 from noon to 1 p.m. Take time to relax and put some thoughts on paper while grabbing a healthy option from the Wellness Wagon.