The Association of Illinois Electrical Cooperatives recently shared a story on their website and social media recognizing the current Electrical Lineman Distribution students at LLCC for their quick action to help revive an elderly man who’d lost consciousness in a restaurant during their lunch break. Read the heartwarming story.
In the News
Several clients of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC talked about the challenges of starting their small businesses and the help they received from director Kevin Lust, who also comments in this SJ-R article, “No Small Decision: Hundreds tackle challenge of starting business.”
Paint Night for Student Radiographers Association
LLCC Student Radiography Club presents a “Paint Out Social” with local artist Sarah Dufner! Join us on October 11th, 2016, at 6 p.m. in the Student Union. Sara preps each canvas with a unique 3D texture outline. Each painter will be able to choose their own color palette for a unique painting. The cost is $45 with $15 of each ticket going to the support club. RSVP to Allison Reible, areib8317@llcc.edu.
50 Acts of Service
LLCC-Jacksonville is sponsoring a voting registration opportunity at LLCC-J until Sept. 23, for all Morgan County residents 18 years of age or older interested in voting in the November 8 election.
Also, students and staff at LLCC-Beardstown created a memorial display to honor the victims of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks.
To follow our progress and learn more about service opportunities visit the 50 Acts of Service webpage.
If you have participated in an “act of service,” please complete this form in order for the committee to keep record and add it to the Wall of 50 Acts of Service.
SURS on campus this fall!
SURS will offer one-on-one retirement counseling appointments on campus this fall. If you are within 4 years of retirement eligibility and have not met with SURS in the past 12 months, you can contact SURS to schedule an appointment for Nov. 16. Please follow the attached instructions: Scheduling your SURS appointment. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 14.
If you do not qualify for a one-on-one appointment, you will have other opportunities to ask questions this fall. SURS will be present on campus during the upcoming Benefits Fair (Oct. 11) and the fall Professional Development Day (Nov. 1). Mark your calendars today!
RECITAL SERIES OPENS SUNDAY WITH JANE HARTMAN TRIO
LLCC’s annual Recital Series kicks off this Sunday, Sept. 25, with a performance by the Jane Hartman Trio with Dewaine Ellis. The recital begins at 4 p.m. in the Trutter Center on the LLCC Springfield campus.
The Jane Hartman Trio consists of Jane Hartman, LLCC professor of music, on piano; Gene Haas on bass; and Brian Justison on drums. The Jane Hartman Trio is a multiple winner of Illinois Times’ “Best Jazz Combo” category, has performed tours in Japan and England, and regularly performs at Springfield’s Lime Street Café and other venues.
All LLCC Recital Series performances are free and open to the public. Continue reading
Inspirational speaker Inky Johnson rescheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29
Please join us and encourage students to come hear inspirational speaker Inky Johnson on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. in Cass Gym. Light refreshments will be served. This former college football player for the Tennessee Volunteers, dealt a life-changing injury, is now changing the lives of others with his inspiring message to 
embrace our challenges illustrated through his own dramatic story. Anyone can experience a life changing moment, but it is about how they persevere that determines their future! This will be an amazing opportunity for our students to be reminded that they can also persevere any challenges they may face.
Inky was featured on Sports Center and has published a book called INKY: An Amazing Story of Faith and Perseverance. Learn more about him at www.inkyjohnson.com
Workshops this week
Assessment Open Lab
Tuesday, Sept. 20 | 10 a.m.-noon | Sangamon 0119
No registration is required.
Facilitator: Jennie O’Malley, Ph.D., Professor of 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.
Blackboard Upgrade and Changes for 2017
Wednesday, Sept. 21 | 10-11 a.m. | Sangamon 0119
Click here to register for this session.
Facilitator: Andy Mitkos, Learning Management System Coordinator
We are pleased to announce exciting changes coming to our Blackboard system. Come hear about all of the things that you can expect to see in our Blackboard system this coming spring semester and hear how these updates and changes may impact you and your students. This session is highly recommended for faculty who use Blackboard regularly for online and face-to-face classes.
Introduction to the Accessibility Services Faculty Resource Guide
Thursday, Sept. 22 | 11 a.m.-noon | Sangamon 0119
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Facilitator: Kim Eddings, Accessibility Services Coordinator
Accessibility Services has developed a “packaged” guide to disability and disability-related resources that we would love to introduce to all faculty and staff. Included in this SoftChalk Create guide is information to assist you in teaching students with disabilities, planning lessons, developing work spaces that meet accessibility guidelines, as well as reinforcing the Universal Design for Learning principle that “what is good for one, is good for all.” Please join us as we walk through this guide and ask that you provide valuable feedback for updates and improvements.
In the News
Michael Phelon, coordinator, Open Door program, and Brandon Lewis, student trustee and Open Door participant, were interviewed Sept. 15 on the new program to assist African-American male students with mentorships and internships in the local business community. Watch the story that aired on WICS and FOX.
Deborah Brothers, professor of English, was interviewed for a story in the Friday, Sept. 16 State Journal-Register about the upcoming Banned Books Reading Sept. 28.
CONSTITUTION DAY PRESENTATION TODAY
LLCC’s Social Sciences department will host a Constitution Day presentation entitled “Promises and Powers: When campaign promises meet the Constitution” today from noon to 1 p.m. in the Trutter Center.
Speakers are Professors of Political Science Chris McDonald, Ph.D., and John Vinzant, Ph.D. A discussion period will follow the presentation.