10.21.24

RECIPE FOR CYBERSECURITY: Enabling multi-factor authentication

Authentication to suit your taste

Recipe for CybersecurityWelcome to week 4! Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is just like cake — the more layers the better! When MFA is enabled, it will require anyone logging into an account to navigate a two-step process to prove their identity — usually via a push notification.

How it works: When logging into your account, you first provide your password or passphrase. Next, you will provide an extra way of proving that you’re you; this is typically done through:

  • An extra PIN (personal identification number)
  • An extra security question like, “What’s your favorite pet’s name?”
  • An additional code, either emailed or texted
  • A biometric identifier like facial recognition or a fingerprint
  • A unique number generated by an “Authenticator App”
  • A secure token is a separate piece of hardware (like a key fob that holds information) that verifies a person’s identity with a database or system

Look for this week’s Recipe for Cybersecurity poster on bulletin boards around campus. Thank you for being the key ingredient in our recipe for cybersecurity success!

10.21.24

Understanding Contract Grading: A Collaborative Approach to Assessment

Join us today from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Sangamon 1102 for a faculty development workshop, Understanding Contract Grading: A Collaborative Approach to Assessment.

In this workshop, we will explore contract grading, a student-centered approach to assessment that emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and equity. We’ll discuss what contract grading is, why we’ve chosen to implement it in our classes, and how it fosters a more inclusive and empowering learning environment. The workshop will offer practical advice on incorporating contract grading into your teaching, along with recommended resources for further exploration.

Presenters include; Dr. Gillian Bauer, professor, English; Dr. Karen Sisk, professor, English; Dr. Alison Stachera, professor, English; Eric Stachera, professor, English; Colin Suchland, professor, Sociology; Cara Swafford, professor, English; Lauren York, assistant professor, English

10.21.24

Monday Morning Mentor

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor is, How to Supercharge Your Slide Deck. The presentation is available Monday, Oct. 21 and on-demand for a week. You may access the presentation online. You will need to enter the following password to view the program: supercharge702.

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.

10.21.24

LLCC Facilites welcomes Sam Cox!

Samantha CoxLLCC Facilities welcomes Samantha Cox to the team. Sam’s first day was Oct. 17. She graduated in May from Blackburn College. Blackburn is known for its Student Managed Work Program. While there, Sam was the manager of Campus Services, so she brings that experience to LLCC. Sam will concentrate her work on Sangamon Hall. Welcome to LLCC, Sam!

10.21.24

National Day on Writing Event

This week, the LLCC Writing Center invites students, faculty and staff to celebrate the National Day on Writing and embrace a “write” mindset. Stop by the Center, lower level of the library, to create a snack bag of “write” food, craft a journal or contribute to a project board showcasing poems, short narratives, free writing — anything that shares something about who you are as an essential, appreciated part of the LLCC community. Especially encourage students to visit. The names of all students who participate or have an appointment in the Writing Center during the week will go into a drawing for a $25 gift card.

10.21.24

Successful Open House

New LLCC thank you card.LLCC Recruitment & Admissions would like to express its gratitude to all LLCC staff involved in our Fall Open House this past Monday, Oct. 14. Our joint efforts saw 209 attendees and 99 prospective students. Thank you for your support, engagement, collaboration and attention to our guests and prospective students. We wouldn’t have done this without all those units, individuals and volunteers. Special thanks to Megan Hallberg, AG student ambassadors, and our student panel volunteers as well as Deb Bell.

Sincerely,
LLCC Recruitment & Admissions

10.18.24

Early Alert workgroup survey

The Early Alert workgroup is investigating how we can use an early alert system to improve student retention. LLCC’s current Early Alert system is used by some faculty members to report grades at specific times throughout the semester, but it does not have widespread use. Since every LLCC employee interacts with students in some capacity, we would like to hear your ideas on how we can support students through an early alert intervention. Please think about any conversations you’ve had or overheard with students where they have described a gap in service or a barrier they have experienced. We want to gather input from the LLCC community and encourage you to complete a brief survey by Nov. 1.

10.18.24

Submit Veterans Day recognition form

United States flagsThe college will honor veterans at its 29th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, sponsored by LLCC Student Life. The ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 in A. Lincoln Commons with a reception to follow. This event honors all veterans, including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces, and it is open to the public. 

We look forward to honoring those who have served our country. To be included in the printed program, please complete this Veterans Day Recognition Form no later than Nov. 1.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Life at studentlife@llcc.edu.