The deadline to submit your deposits to the LLCC Finance Department is Wednesday, Aug. 30 at noon! As a reminder, if you’ve taken in funds, it is necessary to submit them and corresponding deposit slips to tthe LLCC Finance Department on a daily basis.
Please hand the deposit to Elyse Calhoun, Libby Elder or Robin Ackman as monies should not be left unattended.
If you have questions, please contact LLCC Student Accounts at 786.2480. Thank you!
Michael Phelon, coordinator, Open Door program, was interviewed by WICS, NPR-Illinois and WLDS radio in Jacksonville regarding the Illinois Community College Board’s recognition of the program as a state and national model of excellence.
Maryjane Million, enrollment operations coordinator, LLCC Outreach, was quoted in the Jacksonville Journal-Courier and by WLDS radio from a press conference regarding fall theatre productions.
On Thursday, Aug. 24, Dr. Karen Hunter Anderson, executive director of the Illinois Community College Board, visited LLCC to recognize the college’s Open Door Mentorship Program as a statewide and national model for community college engagement and alignment with business.
Anderson was joined by college president Dr. Charlotte Warren; Hy Bunn, president and CEO of BUNN; Jennifer Foster, ICCB Deputy Director for Adult Education and Workforce; Michael Phelon, Open Door program coordinator; and students in the Open Door program.
Dr. Warren discussed how LLCC has developed an innovative partnership with local businesses to support the academic success and workforce goals of African American male students. Hy Bunn spoke as one of the Open Door program’s business partners. Since the program’s inception, more than 30 local business and industry partners have signed on to mentor students, lead professional development sessions or offer internships.
Michael Phelon and students in the Open Door program shared their experiences with the program and provided interviews to media. Read more.
LLCC Human Resources is currently advertising for a workforce development program coordinator at the Capital City Training Center and for multiple contractual positions in adult education, including instructors, coordinators and a clerical position. Complete information on these positions can be found on the HR employment site.
The LLCC farm stand will re-open Monday, Aug. 28. You can visit the farm stand in A. Lincoln Commons from 1:30-4:15 p.m. to purchase produce that has been organically grown on the LLCC campus. Please note the stand accepts cash only, and small bills are appreciated.
Many thanks to all those who volunteered their time to greet and assist students in A. Lincoln Commons during Welcome Week. Volunteers helped create a great start for students’ fall semester at LLCC! Welcome Week volunteers included: Chris Barry, Jeris Creasey, Gailyn Draper, Barb Eades, Dr. Lesley Frederick, Leslie Johnson, Joanie Rogers, Leanne Roseberry, Karen Sanders, Denese Schaljo, Lori Smith, Kirsten Taylor and Dr. Eileen Tepatti.
A reminder of a couple important deadlines for students: the last withdrawal date for tuition refund is today, and the last day to add classes for the fall semester is tomorrow.
David Ferrill, IT specialist, shared these eclipse photos he took on campus Monday. He notes that he brought his DSLR camera and a welding helmet, and took the pictures through the welding glass.
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Welcome Week activities for Wednesday, Aug. 23 include bingo, prizes, food and free haircuts! Haircut Wednesdays are back at LLCC, courtesy of the Black Student Union. You can stop by A. Lincoln Commons and receive a free haircut 10 a.m. -3 p.m.
The LLCC Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 5:15 p.m. in the R.H. Stephens Room of Menard Hall. Read the agenda.