08.23.24

It’s time for Early Alert

Calling all faculty:

It’s time to sign up to participate in the Early Alert program for the fall semester! Early Alert is a campus-wide initiative designed to identify students who may be experiencing challenges that impact their academic performance.

The Early Alert program consists of five outreach campaigns: three campaigns for 16-week classes and one campaign for eight-week classes. During the campaign, faculty can indicate concerns or kudos for each student. The goals are to work with students who may need additional support and celebrate those who are doing well. Students and success coaches will be notified via email. Success coaches will follow up with each student, note the outcomes of their outreach, and eventually close the alert. Faculty will be able to view the outcomes. This process reinforces faculty messaging and enhances communications among faculty, students, and success coaches.

If you are interested in participating in this initiative, please submit the Early Alert Participation Form by Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Please contact Amanda Turner, director of student success, with questions.

08.23.24

Changes to the LLCC Wireless Network this Fall

  • The LLCC-Student network has been retired.
  • Students can connect to the LLCC-GUEST network to access the internet and essential resources such as LoggerCentral and Canvas.
  • Faculty and staff can also utilize the LLCC-GUEST network for internet access, or the LLCC-EMPLOYEE network to access internal systems that require authentication such as Colleague, EMS or Zogotech.

These changes aim to improve your overall network experience.

If you encounter any difficulties, please contact the helpdesk at helpdesk@llcc.edu or 217-786-2555.

Posted in ITS |
08.23.24

Welcome Week Activities for Week 2, Aug. 26-29

Three weeks of festivities becasue we're so glad you're here. Welcome, welcome, welcome to week 2! Monday, Aug. 26, Looking Ahead, marking your calendar. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Tuesday, Aug. 27, That's My Jam. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Wednesday, Aug. 28, STudent Worker Job Fair, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons., Thursday, Aug. 29, Dinner and a Mive: Inside Out 2, 5 p.m. in the Trutter Center. Events are sponsored by the Student Life Office and Logger Activities Board.

We’re not yet done with the welcome on main campus! The Logger Activities Board (LAB) and LLCC Student Life would like your help spreading the word about Week 2 events to students … and hope employees will participate in some of the fun as well!

  • Monday there will be supplies for students to make their own planners (or decorate what they already have) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.
  • Tuesday is “That’s My Jam!” with music bingo and Fudge Puppies from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.
  • Wednesday is the Student Worker Job Fair with LLCC Financial Aid from 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons (students can grab a walking taco while they look at available jobs, talk with LLCC Human Resources or learn about the LLCC Career Center).
  • Thursday will close out the week’s events with dinner and a movie! Inside Out 2 will be shown at 5 p.m. in the Trutter Center and sandwiches, popcorn, candy and soda will be provided. This is a family friendly event, and we encourage RSVPs to studentlife@llcc.edu.

And coming up in Week 3 … Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! Any LLCC community members can play! Between Tuesday, Sept. 3, and Friday, Sept. 6, challenge other participants (identified by a participation bracelet/necklace). Winner collects necklaces and challenges someone else. The student returning the most necklaces from each participating campus will win a prize! If you want to kick off the tournament in your class or program, email studentlife@llcc.edu and we’ll get you the supplies in advance!

08.23.24

Heartfelt thank you from Student Life

A stocked food pantry at LLCC.Thanks to the generosity of the college community, LLCC Student Life was able to stock the shelves before classes began! We appreciate everyone that dropped off donations during before Convocation or throughout this week, as well as those who spread the word about the pantry and even accompany students on their first visit. You make this resource possible!

08.22.24

Volunteers needed for the Agriculture, Health Professions, Workforce Expo

We need your help! The Agriculture, Health Professions, Workforce Expo is September 19 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m and we need volunteers! The Expo hosts more than 1,000 high school students who come to campus to visit local businesses and LLCC programs. We need all hands-on deck help this event run smoothly.

Sign up online for volunteering roles/shifts. You are welcome to sign up for more than one shift/role just make sure you don’t overlap your times since you can’t be in two places at once. We expect the morning to be busier than the afternoon so that’s when we’ll really need help.

08.22.24

2024 Illinois Pork Industry Group (PIG) at LLCC

The Illinois Pork Producers Association is now accepting applications for the 2024 Illinois Pork Industry Group (PIG) at LLCC. This new, six-week learning program beginning on Oct.10, 2024, is developed for LLCC students who want to better understand Illinois’ swine industry and expand their network of agricultural professionals in the state. Students will grow their knowledge of commercial pork production, diverse career opportunities, agricultural advocacy, professionalism and more. Each session will also include a free lunch, door prizes and helpful advice from industry experts.

All LLCC students with an interest in pork production and agriculture are eligible to apply, regardless of academic major. Interested students must submit their online application, resume and a letter of recommendation by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2024. Selected candidates will be notified by Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

Selected students must attend all six sessions, post social media updates throughout the six weeks and complete a final report survey. After documentation has been approved, each participant will be awarded a $300 scholarship.

All six sessions will be held on Thursdays at the Kreher Agriculture Center unless otherwise noted. Student transportation to offsite locations will be provided by LLCC.

  • Session 1: Pork 101 & Policy Conversation – Oct. 10, 1-3:30 p.m.
  • Session 2: Borgic Farms Sow Farm Tour – Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Session 3: Let’s Talk Animal Health, Sustainability & Regs A-Z – Oct. 24, 1-3:30 p.m.
  • Session 4: Speed Networking Career Event – Oct. 31, 1-3:30 p.m.
  • Session 5: Packing Plant Tour – Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Session 6: Carcass Demonstration & Retail Discussion – Nov. 14, 1-3:30 p.m.
  • Banquet & Award Ceremony – Nov. 19, 5-7 p.m.

For questions about the program, please have students contact Jennifer Tirey at jennifer@ilpork.com.

Posted in Ag |
08.22.24

Great ways to say Thank you to your LLCC co-workers

New LLCC thank you card.PRM has brand new thank you cards for you to use. The cards are sitting right inside the PRM office on a shelf. Stop in and grab one any time the PRM office is open. We’re located in Menard Hall, next to the president’s office.

If you would like to recognize a larger group or department, submit the information for a LincIn post. Include a photo, if you are able.

If someone has gone above and beyond their job responsibilities, you can nominate them at any time to be included in the next KUDOS (Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service) award announcement.