09.15.16

Sick Bank enrollment due Today

The staff sick bank committee recently came together to review the past year’s activity and discuss possible changes for the upcoming year.  It was decided that no changes will be made to the current operational guidelines and due to the current sick bank balance, this year will be a “free year” for current members.

If you are a current member of the sick bank, your membership status will not change. Even though a membership fee is not required of you this year, you are eligible to donate 1 or 2 sick days to the bank at your discretion.  This can be done by completing the attached enrollment form.

If you are interested in changing your current sick bank participation status, please complete the form below and return to HR today.  New members will be required to give one sick day as a membership fee.  Please contact one of the committee members or HR with questions.

Open Enrollment Form FY17
Operational Guidelines 7.1.16

 

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09.15.16

In the News

Kevin Lust, director, Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC (now located at Montgomery Hall Room 1171), was interviewed by the SJ-R Sept. 14 for an upcoming story on small businesses.

09.14.16

Community Garden Farm Stand opens today!

The LLCC Community Garden Farm Stand will open today, Sept. 14 from 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. or until we are sold out, whichever comes first. The farm stand will be located in the Workforce Careers Center with Bistro Verde services. Quantities and schedule of availability will be limited with dates and crops shared prior to the Wednesday events.

The first farm stand will feature kale, bok choi, sweet and lemon basil, turnips, and cherry tomatoes. Delicious samples of smoothies made by the Culinary Arts team will be offered as well!

The high tunnels in the garden are being tended by two student workers who are growing food for the first time.  Please come by to support their work and tremendous efforts to bring you healthy, fresh produce.

09.14.16

Sign up for On My Own Time art show by Friday!

LLCC is participating in the Springfield Area Arts Council’s On My Own Time (OMOT) program. OMOT provides an opportunity for LLCC employees to display original art that has been created outside the office. There will be two exhibitions: the in-house exhibit (at LLCC) and the city-wide exhibit (Springfield Art Association) where first place award-winning artwork from all participating businesses/agencies/institutions is displayed.

The deadline to participate in the 2016 OMOT program is Fri., Sept. 16. All entry forms and fees will need to be turned in to Misty Hagstrom, Judy Jozaitis or Janet Semanik. Each employee may enter up to three works for a fee of $5 per entry. This individual fee, payable to the Springfield Area Arts Council, assists with costs of the OMOT program. All employees who enter OMOT receive a ribbon for their participation. View the entry form and rules:

LLCC’s in-house exhibit will be held Fri., Oct. 14-28 (with an opening reception to be held on Fri., Oct. 14). The judges, provided by the Springfield Area Arts Council, will select award winners at each workplace. The first place awards from each in-house exhibit will be displayed in the city-wide exhibit at the Springfield Art Association (SAA), 700 North Fourth Street, from December 2-21. The city-wide awards as well as the best of show award will be announced at a reception at the SAA for all On My Own Time participants to be held on December 6, from 6- 8 p.m.

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09.14.16

Construction Updates

We have three new projects that we have recently begun.  We have just started work on a new sanitary sewer for the Child Development Center.  Previously the CDC had been served by a sceptic system but will now be connected to the Sanitary District’s sewer system.  You may see some activity in the western section of the Hamilton area that is associated with this project.

We are also beginning an update of the UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) systems and cooling systems in the Information Systems area of Menard Hall.  This will allow for a safer and more efficient use of these rooms in the lower level of the building.

Finally, we are installing two new boilers in the Millennium Center.  This is an emergency project necessitated by leaking hot water pipes from the Physical Plant in Sangamon Hall.  Without new boilers we would be unable to provide heat to the Millennium Center this winter.  We will be barricading off some areas on the west side of the building and are appreciative of your understanding and patience as we strive to complete the project prior to the heating season coming up at the end of October.

Thank you,
Hugh Garvey, Asst. VP Construction

09.14.16

New Club Looking for Advisor

The LLCC Step Team is a prospective club looking to start this year and they are looking for an Advisor. If you are a staff or faculty member with an interest in Step or in advising the Step Team, please contact Marie Watson at marie.watson@llcc.edu. The students involved in starting this club already have knowledge and skill in the art of stepping.

For more information on what step is, please watch these video tutorials:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFb0EUIkYac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syMWHOd_xMU

09.13.16

Workshops this week

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT OFFICEMIX
Tuesday, Sept. 13 | 2-3 p.m. | Sangamon 0119
Facilitators: Barry Lamb, Director, Instructional Technology Services; Gary Bach, Instructional Technology Specialist, & Carl Jones, Instructional Media Specialist

Office Mix is a free add-in for PowerPoint 2013 that allows you to easily create and share interactive online videos from the PowerPoint software. Please join us for a demo of Office Mix, a discussion of ideas for using it with students, and the opportunity to create your first Office Mix. Click here to register for this session.

ASSESSMENT OPEN LAB
Wednesday, Sept. 14 | 2-4 p.m. | Sangamon 0119
Facilitator: Jennie O’Malley, Ph.D Professor, Biology & Faculty Assessment Coordinator

Ever try to complete your assessment activities only to find you have questions that need to be answered before you can proceed further?  Not sure how to get started with your course/program assessments?  Need support as you prepare your assessment materials for the Institutional Improvement Day afternoon assessment workgroups?  These open-lab sessions will give you the opportunity to get individual help with any of your assessment needs.  No registration required.

09.13.16

In the News

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., president, participated in a press conference Sept. 11 called by Senator Dick Durbin praising LLCC and other community colleges that are reaching out to assist displaced ITT Tech students. Stories from the press conference ran on:

WICS: http://newschannel20.com/news/local/sen-dick-durbin-calls-on-community-colleges-to-assist-itt-students
FOX: http://foxillinois.com/news/local/sen-dick-durbin-calls-for-assistance-for-former-itt-tech-students
WTAX radio: http://wtax.com/news/101101-durbin-speaks-out-on-itt-tech-closure-praises-llcc/
WAND TV: http://www.wandtv.com/clip/12723065/durbin-speaks-on-itt-tech-closure-near-former-campus
and WCIA TV.

Lynn Whalen, executive director, PRM, was interviewed by WMAY Sept. 12 on LLCC’s outreach to ITT Tech students, the college’s 50th anniversary and the new Open Door program.