09.17.24

Learning Resources for Students Workgroup meets Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.

The third of five LLCC workgroups, inspired by convocation, meets Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 1-3 p.m. in the R.H. Stephens Room.

Learning Resources for Students

We have a number of supports available for our students, but we need to ask whether our models of delivery are keeping pace with the changing learning needs of our students and reducing the stigma of asking for help. This workgroup will determine the resources and delivery needed for the future.

Co-chairs: Ryan Roberts, Alex Berry
Cabinet Liaison: Kyla Kruse
Kick-off Meeting: Sept. 18, 1-3 p.m., R.H. Stephens Room

All LLCC colleagues are encouraged to join a workgroup that interests them. Diverse input helps ensure that decisions are well-rounded and consider the needs of the entire campus community. See the message from Dr. Charlotte Warren and the entire list of kick-off meetings.

09.17.24

Join Us at the Employee Health Fair

We’re excited to invite all employees to our upcoming Employee Health Fair! This is a great opportunity to focus on your health and wellness while connecting with local resources.

Date: Thursday, Oct. 10
Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: LLCC Student Union

We will have 22 area vendors on site offering valuable information, samples, and services to help you on your wellness journey. You can look forward to:

  • LLCC Culinary Student Program Demos
  • Local Gym Demo from Farrell’s of Springfield
  • Free Chair Massages from Inner Health Spa

Whether you’re looking for new ways to stay active, relax, or improve your overall well-being, there’s something for everyone at the health fair. Don’t miss this chance to learn more about maintaining a healthy lifestyle!

We look forward to seeing you there!

09.17.24

Share your idea for a Professional Development Day Session

LLCC’s Fall Professional Development Day will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The Faculty Development Advisory Group is currently seeking proposals for sessions. This call for proposals will close at 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7.

Professional Development Day is a great opportunity to share new ideas and teaching success stories, and to explore innovative teaching and learning experiences with your colleagues.

Suggested topics for presentation proposals include:

  • Active Learning
  • AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Assessment
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ)
  • Online Teaching and Learning
  • Open Educational Resources (OER)
  • Recent research/scholarship work
  • Student Engagement and Motivation
  • Technology Tools for Teaching

In addition to specific session proposals, this year’s form also allows you to suggest a general topic or theme for consideration, along with the names of anyone on or off campus who might be able to speak to this topic.

09.17.24

LLCC is now a member of WCET

WCET stands for the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies and is a leader in the practice, policy, & advocacy of digital learning in higher education. WCET is a member-driven organization that brings together colleges, universities, higher education organizations, and companies to collectively improve the quality and reach of digital learning programs. As a member college all employees at LLCC may access WCET communications and content in a variety of ways.

WCET Webinar – today

Join the webinar, Transforming Curriculum: Time-Saving Strategies for Enhanced Rigor Through Alignment, today at 1 p.m. Register online.

What’s your bandwidth for evaluating programmatic strategies, academic rigor, and student success, and how do you ensure that what is created actually meets these requirements? In this insightful webcast, educators and academic leaders will discover the powerful impact of leveraging foundational alignment practices to drive continuous improvement and support student success. From aligning learning objectives to assessments, this session dives into practical strategies for optimizing educational programs to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners. Speakers will outline how course mapping and the alignment of programs can help institutions save time, proactively foster a culture of excellence, and elevate student achievement to new heights.

09.17.24

Parking during Ag & Workforce Careers Expo, Sept. 19

On Thursday, Sept. 19, employees are asked to park in lots 9, 11, 13 or 15 or in Cass Gym lots. View campus map.

(Note: LLCC students are encouraged to park in Lots 1, 3, 5 and 7.)

LLCC’s Ag & Workforce Careers Expo will be held on campus that day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The outdoor event connects high school students with local employers to learn about careers in ag, health care and the skilled trades. More than 1,000 high school students and 90 employers are expected at the event. Lots on the southwest side of campus and the exit drive heading north from the Workforce Careers Center are closed for the event.

Thank you for your assistance as we welcome many high school students and employers to campus.

09.17.24

Internship Fair Happening Sept. 24

LLCC will be hosting an Internship Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.
This is a great chance for students to learn about internship opportunities from organizations with openings right now and future openings in 2025. Opportunities are available in IT, business, accounting, marketing, graphic design, communications, engineering, public sector and more. Please encourage students to attend and connect with employers!

09.17.24

Bistro To Go is open today, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

bistro verde in the Workforce Careers CenterBistro To Go opens today, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The café is open as Bistro To Go, a counter service concept, from Sept. 3-Oct. 3, offering soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffees and drinks. This week’s special is Chef Mackenzie Estes’ Pork Plate.

The menu as well as ordering and reservation information are available at www.llcc.edu/bistro-verde. Bistro Verde is located inside the east entrance of the Workforce Careers Center on the LLCC campus in Springfield.

pulled pork sandwiches being prepared at Bistro Verde.

09.16.24

Non-Traditional Course Delivery Workgroup meets today, 1-3 p.m.

The second of five LLCC workgroups, inspired by convocation, meets today, Sept. 16 from 1-3 p.m. in Menard Hall, room 1179.

Non-Traditional Course Delivery

As we work to better address needs of adult students and learning methods of our new generation of students, we need to look at opportunities for programming including Competency Based Education, Prior Learning Assessment, and the places for blending of both non-credit and credit offerings.
Co-chairs: Dr. Laurel Bretz, Dr. Corrine Hinton
Cabinet Liaison: Bryan Gleckler
Kick-off Meeting: Sept. 16, 1-3 p.m., Menard Hall, Room 1179

All LLCC colleagues are encouraged to join a workgroup that interests them. Diverse input helps ensure that decisions are well-rounded and consider the needs of the entire campus community. See the message from Dr. Charlotte Warren and the entire list of kick-off meetings.

09.16.24

Parking during Ag & Workforce Careers Expo, Sept. 19

On Thursday, Sept. 19, employees are asked to park in lots 9, 11, 13 or 15 or in Cass Gym lots. View campus map.

(Note: LLCC students are encouraged to park in Lots 1, 3, 5 and 7.)

LLCC’s Ag & Workforce Careers Expo will be held on campus that day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The outdoor event connects high school students with local employers to learn about careers in ag, health care and the skilled trades. More than 1,000 high school students and 90 employers are expected at the event. Lots on the southwest side of campus and the exit drive heading north from the Workforce Careers Center are closed for the event.

Thank you for your assistance as we welcome many high school students and employers to campus.