If you are within four years of retirement eligibility, you can schedule a one-on-one appointment with a SURS counselor right here on LLCC’s main campus. Please see the attachment for registration instructions. Deadline to schedule is April 21. Call today, these spots fill up quickly.
SURS Counselor Scheduling Sheet
SAVE Taskforce: Thank you, congratulations, opportunities
The SAVE Taskforce would like to thank everyone who participated in the Sexual Assault Awareness Day of Action. The Day of Action brought sexual assault awareness and resources to the LLCC community, while also giving hope to sexual assault survivors that they are not in this alone.
Congratulations to Michael Phelon, Open Door coordinator, winner of the faculty/staff runway competition and Bobby Herpel, winner of the student runway competition. Michael and Bobby both received a trophy made by Leslie Stalter, professor of art.
The SAVE Taskforce would like to announce future engagement opportunities:
Thursday, April 20 – Computer Science Academy and the Gay-Straight Alliance clubs are sponsoring a Jeans Day. Interested participants can drop off their $5 to Student Life.
Saturday, April 22 – Chemistry Club, Brady Gentry, chief of police and Michael Phelon, Open Door coordinator will be participating in Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault (PCASA) Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. All faculty, staff, and students can walk in the event to raise awareness and funds for Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault. You can also support the Chemistry Club team, Brad Gentry and Michael Phelon in the walk by going to https://www.firstgiving.com/team/349174
Friday, April 28 – UIS Take Back the Night- all faculty, staff, and students can meet in the Commons at 7 p.m. to walk over to the UIS event together.
In the News
Dr. Wendy Howerter, associate vice president, academic innovation and effectiveness, and Frank Marsaglia, professor, computer networking, were interviewed by WICS/FOX 55 News April 14 on the National Science Foundation grant received for development of a competency based cybersecurity certificate program. Earlier, they were interviewed by WCIA News and the State Journal-Register.
Student Art Show winners announced
The 2017 LLCC Juried Student Art Show winners were announced at the exhibit opening last night. Sixty-four art students submitted a total of 164 entries for consideration, representing 13 of LLCC’s studio classes.
Kevin Veara, MFA, painter and owner of Black Moon Tattoos, served as juror for the show. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Sangamon State University and his Master of Fine Arts from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. His paintings of bird and plant life have been exhibited nationwide and support even another identity for Veara as an environmental activist.
Juror Veara selected 101 art entries out of the 164, as well as the winners in the studio art categories. This year’s show also showcases several works from LLCC’s digital applications program.
Student art winners in the following award categories include:
Ceramics: Keirin Martel, Chatham – “Algal Bloom”, stoneware, Ceramics
Design Graphics: Binh Nguyen, Springfield – “Metamorphosis”, digital media, Intro to Graphic Design
Drawing: Arthur Silver, Springfield – “Nude with Bun”, Conté crayon, Life Drawing
Painting: Suzanne Traylor, Springfield – “Pilgrimage”, oil on canvas, Painting II
Printmaking: Binh Nguyen, Springfield – “Nymph”, serigraphy, Silkscreen Graphics
3-D Design: Katie Baer, Springfield – “Creatures in Miniature”, mixed media, 3-D Design
Photography: Summer Spain, Springfield – “Bloody Christmas”, giclée print, Digital Photography
Best in Show: Diane Wilson, Auburn – “Ryan’s Hands of Inner Strength”, oil on canvas, Painting II
Art History: Alicia Windisch, Springfield
Alexis Wernsing Pinnacle Award: Miles Guffy, Chatham – The Pinnacle Award was created in 2016 to honor the memory of LLCC alumna, Alexis Wernsing, who graduated from LLCC in 2011. The Pinnacle Award, chosen by the LLCC full-time art faculty, goes to the student who strives for the best in all their academic endeavors without complaint and no matter what the context.
The student art exhibit is open for viewing through May 4.
Vacancies announced
The Human Resources office is currently advertising for adjunct instructors for fall 2017. Complete information on these positions can be found on the HR Employment site.
In the news
Wendy Howerter, Ed.D., associate vice president, academic services and Frank Marsaglia, professor computer of networking, were interviewed April 13 by WCIA-TV and the SJ-R regarding the National Science Foundation grant to develop a cybersecurity program.
Student art show reception tonight
LLCC’s annual Student Art Show will open to the public tonight in the James S. Murray Gallery on the second floor of Menard Hall. The LLCC art department welcomes the LLCC community and the public to join them at a reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. when award winners will be announced in several categories. A special invitation is extended to all students who put forth the effort to enter their artwork for jurying. Kevin Veara, MFA, painter and owner of Black Moon Tattoos, served as juror for the show. The student show will be open for viewing until May 4.
LLCC awarded $199,999 grant to develop cybersecurity program
The National Science Foundation has awarded an Advanced Technical Education grant of $199,999 to LLCC. The three-year grant begins in June and will support the development of a competency-based certificate program in cybersecurity.
The project is under the direction of Dr. Wendy Howerter, associate vice president of academic innovation and effectiveness, and professors of computer networking Frank Marsaglia and Jeff Mehan.
LLCC is developing the competency-based certificate program in cybersecurity with implementation planned for fall 2018. The new competency-based certificate will provide academic credit based on students’ knowledge and mastery of skills, rather than time spent in the classroom and credit hours earned. In addition, LLCC currently offers instruction in cybersecurity as one of seven tracks leading to an associate of applied science degree in computer information systems.
“As individuals continue to do more and more online and we give up privacy for convenience, we are at greater risk of identity theft and cyberattacks,” said Professor Marsaglia. “The demand for employees trained in cybersecurity is growing quickly. This competency-based program will allow students to potentially earn a certificate and find employment in less time, based on their prior knowledge and abilities.”
“The competency-based program is also an opportunity for those individuals already employed in the field,” said Dr. Howerter. “I believe the flexible format will appeal to working students since the mastery of competencies will be learned and demonstrated in an online and virtual environment. This program will bring the security skills of employees to a level needed to support systems in today’s digital world.”
In 2015, LLCC was one of six colleges and universities nationwide chosen to participate in a competency-based training program called “Jumpstart,” funded by the Lumina Foundation. The college began work on developing a competency-based program in cybersecurity, and the new NSF grant will continue that effort.
LLCC-Taylorville invites public to 50th anniversary celebration April 29
LLCC-Taylorville invites the public to a free community event Saturday, April 29 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the college’s founding. The event is being held from 1-3 p.m. at LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser and includes music, a theatrical performance, a special program, children’s activities and informational displays.
LLCC’s Stolen Moments Jazz Band will provide music through the past five decades. A short program begins at 1:15 p.m. with remarks by LLCC Trustee Wayne Rosenthal and LLCC President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D. In addition, City of Taylorville Mayor Greg Brotherton will present a proclamation from the city and announce a street name change from Lee Norse Drive to Lincoln Land Way. At 1:30 p.m., the LLCC Theatre Club will give a short performance.
Children’s activities include Professor Longhair’s up-close magic, experiments by the LLCC Chemistry Club, an inflatable bounce house, barrel train, duck pond and chalk the walk. Children also will be able to explore a police car, fire truck and ambulance. Parents will have the opportunity to have their children fingerprinted by the Taylorville Police Department.
Students interested in attending LLCC can talk with representatives from various departments and programs including advising, financial aid, chemistry, construction, criminal justice, emergency medical services, theater, truck driver training and welding. Representatives from the Taylorville police and fire departments, Dunn’s Ambulance Service and Taylorville Memorial Hospital also will be on hand to provide information.
LLCC’s new book “50 FORWARD!” and other 50th items will be available for purchase at the event and refreshments will be served.
LLCC VALIC rep on campus this afternoon
LLCC’s VALIC representative will be on campus today, from 1-4 p.m. in the V.P. Conference Room. Read more by clicking below and make your appointment.