Save the date for the annual Convocation for faculty and staff! It will be held Friday, Aug. 16, starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Student Union. This year’s event will feature acclaimed global futurist and best-selling author and speaker Jack Uldrich! In addition, the day will include an address by Dr. Warren, department meetings in the afternoon and a social from 4-6 p.m. in the Hamilton Area.
More details will be coming in LincIn!
LLCC hosted Rep. Nikki Budzinski and representatives of Skills USA and the AED Workforce Development Foundation on Wednesday in the Diesel Technologies Lab. Skills USA and AED thanked the congresswoman for helping secure a Department of Labor grant to support and develop high school programs that promote skilled trades. While at LLCC, Rep. Budzinski was given a tour of the Diesel Technologies lab from Program Director Jeff Gardner.
Between now and the beginning of the fall Semester, contractors will continue to work outside of the student services construction barrier in Menard Hall. This portion of the hallway will be closed occasionally during this time. We will have the corridor reopened by end of day on Aug. 16.
Entering Menard Hall from the east or through A. Lincoln Commons and either up or downstairs will be the only way to access each building. We appreciate your patience as we continue to work to improve these areas of campus and hope the inconvenience is minimal. As always, please use caution and follow all signs, caution tape, barricades and barriers in this area. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tim Ervin at 217-786-9605.
Contractors are currently working on installing new signage and wayfinding at Menard Hall, Sangamon Hall and A Lincoln Commons. We worked diligently with the vendor to be sure everything was as accurate as possible, but with approximately 1,300 new signs to install, there will likely need to be small adjustments. If you notice any revisions, please email these to Tim Ervin at tim.ervin@llcc.edu and we will track all of these to make the needed revisions at one time. Thanks!
LLCC welcomes Alex Berry back to campus. Alex started his role as the new associate vice president of student success earlier this month. Alex returns to LLCC after working at Millikin University. Prior to Millikin, Alex served as the LLCC’s Director of Student Success. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Millikin and a master’s degree in college student personnel from Western Illinois University. You can reach him at alex.berry@llcc.edu or 217-786-2848.
The Campus Climate team is pleased to welcome newly elected and reelected members:
The human resources office is advertising for a truck driver training coordinator. Full details on this and all other open positions can be viewed on the HR employment page.
LLCC’s Academy of Lifelong Learning invites the public to their fall kickoff on Aug. 15 from 1-3 p.m. in the Student Union.
This year’s theme is “Explore, Engage and Enjoy.” Learn more about the event.
LLCC will host Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion nights at three college outreach centers to assist students and parents filling out the FAFSA and enrolling for the 2024-2025 academic year.
LLCC financial aid and admissions professionals will provide personalized help for students and parents in this open house style event. The event is free and registration is not required. Those needing assistance may stop by at any time during the following hours.
• Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2-6 p.m. – LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza
• Tuesday, Aug. 13, 3-6 p.m. – LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Drive
• Wednesday Aug. 14, 3-6 p.m. – LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser
LLCC Financial Aid on the main campus, 5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield, will offer walk-in FAFSA assistance Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with after-hours help available by appointment.
