We extend our sympathy to Deborah Brothers, Ph.D., professor of English, on the passing of her stepfather, Donald W. Collins, Jan. 6. At his request, there will be no funeral.
Phishing scam tip: don’t trust the display name
Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain personal information from you, such as passwords, banking information, etc. and is most commonly sent to you by email.
Don’t trust the display name. On an phishing email, the sender’s email display name may look right, but the actual email address will not. The email may look something like this:
Esteban Cruz <ecruz@secure.com> OR
Amazon <orders@amazon1.com>
The name may be correct, but the email address looks suspicious because the domain is not genuine. In the first example, the domain name should be llcc.edu, not secure.com. On the second one, the domain name should be amazon.com, not amazon1.com.
This fraudulent email, once delivered, appears legitimate because most user inboxes only present the display name. Don’t trust the display name. Check the email address in the header “From” field. If it looks suspicious, don’t open the email, and forward it to phishing@llcc.edu.
Learn more on our LLCC’s Cybersecurity page at:
https://llcconline.sharepoint.com/IT/SitePages/Cybersecurity.aspx
HR announces position vacancies
LLCC Human Resources is currently advertising for the following positions: academic advisor, agriculture program specialist, building custodian (2), education services representative in Taylorville, network administrator and property control technician. Complete details on these opportunities can be found on the HR employment page.
Extended service hours for spring registration
LLCC is offering extended service hours on the Springfield campus for spring registration.
Admission, Registration and Records; Advising; Financial Aid; and Placement and Testing:
Jan. 8-11, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Jan. 12, Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Jan. 13, Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Jan. 16-18, Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Jan. 19, Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bookstore:
Jan. 6, Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Jan. 8-11, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Jan. 12, Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Jan. 13, Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Jan. 16-18, Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Jan. 19, Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dr. Paul Hudson authors new book, “Maximize Achievement”
Paul Hudson, D.Mgt., professor of business, is the author of the new book, “Maximize Achievement – Academic Readiness Guide to College Completion and Graduation,” published by Dog Ear Publishing. The book, currently available at the LLCC Bookstore, amazon.com and BN.com, is designed as a resource for high school, college undergraduate and graduate students; faculty and educational administrators; learning centers and college success skills support systems. Dr. Hudson says he has spent the last eight years observing and recording what keeps students energized and motivated to graduate and succeed. He calls the book an academic “blueprint” that will lead, guide and motivate students toward their goal of academic success.
Our sympathy to Jane Hartman
We extend our condolences to Jane Hartman, professor of music, on the passing of her mother, Nellie Allen, Jan. 1. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 5 from 5-7 p.m. at Divernon Presbyterian Church. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the church. Read the obituary.
Stalking Awareness Month Jeans Day
The LLCC English Studies Club is sponsoring a Jeans Day on Thursday, Jan. 25, for National Stalking Awareness Month. To participate, please bring your $5 minimum donation to the LLCC Student Life Office. All monies raised will be sent to the Sojourn Shelter and Services Inc, which provides shelter, safety and counseling for victims of domestic violence. Throughout the month of January, advocates for victims and survivors of stalking will be working to increase awareness of the issue and provide information about local and national resources for victims of stalking.
Notices from the finance department
The LLCC mileage reimbursement rate did not change for 2018. It will still be at 13.0 cents per mile. The IRS mileage rate starting Jan. 1, 2018 is 54.5 cents per mile.
The 2018 income tax rates have not yet been published. The IRS is working to develop withholding guidance to implement the tax reform bill signed in law on Dec. 22. The IRS has recommended we use the existing 2017 withholding tables for our 2018 payrolls until the new guidelines are published. The LLCC Finance Department will distribute this information once it becomes available.
In the news
Authoring her last article as LLCC workforce specialist, Marnie Record wrote this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column in the State Journal-Register, “Make your New Year’s resolution stick this year.”
Academy of Lifelong Learning to mark 25th anniversary at Winter Celebration Jan. 26
The Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) will observe its 25th anniversary at the ALL Winter Celebration on Friday, Jan. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Trutter Center. Guests may attend the free event, which includes lunch, entertainment and cruise-themed activities. Register by calling 217-786-2477 by Tuesday, Jan. 23.
ALL offers educational adventures to individuals 50 and older. Currently ALL has more than 400 members and is accepting new ones. Classes and activities are planned and presented by members who enjoy meeting interesting friends, sharing ideas, exploring topics of interest, learning from one another and having fun.
ALL was formed in 1992 under the sponsorship of LLCC. The following year, ALL was chartered as part of the national Elderhostel (now Road Scholar) Institute Network. It was the first such organization chartered in the state of Illinois for seniors who would determine for themselves what they wanted to learn. The continuity of ALL over 25 years is a testament to that early recognition of the power of continued pursuit of knowledge by adults as they age.
More information on the LLCC Academy of Lifelong Learning is available at www.llcc.edu/academy-lifelong-learning.