Friday, Oct. 4, is Institutional Improvement Day. All offices will be closed and no classes will be held. Departments will be undertaking focused activities organized by their supervisors.
RECIPE FOR CYBERSECURITY: Recognizing and Reporting Phishing
Don’t Get Burned by Scam Emails
Phishing makes up 44% of social engineering incidents, and 98% of phishing incidents are via email. But it isn’t enough to simply know that phishing emails are out there; you also need to be able to recognize and report them. Here are some chef tips on how to clearly spot a fake phishing email so you don’t get burned:
- Emails that contain an offer that’s too good to be true
- Language that’s urgent, alarming, or threatening
- Poorly-crafted writing with misspellings and bad grammar
- Greetings that are ambiguous or very generic
- Requests to send personal information
- Urgency to click on unfamiliar hyperlinks or attachment
- Strange or abrupt corporate communications
- Sending email address doesn’t match the company it’s coming from
When you smell phish, report it immediately – or you might get burned. Report it to the LLCC Help Desk. Read more about Cybersecurity.
Look for this week’s Recipe for Cybersecurity poster on bulletin boards around campus. Thank you for being the key ingredient in our recipe for cybersecurity success!
Our sympathy to Jason McMillan
We extend our condolences to Jason McMillan, coordinator, fire science technology, on the passing of his father, James “Jim” McMillan, on Sept. 22. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Read the obituary.
Recognition event for Hospital Sisters Mission
LLCC Health Professions hosted a thank you luncheon and tour for Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach on Friday. In attendance were Erica Smith, executive director; Nick Amdor, warehouse supervisor; Vicki Detmers, recipient services and operations manager; and Darin Gardner, operations specialist. Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach recently partnered with LLCC to provide an estimated value of approximately $125,000 in supplies, such as gloves, syringes, IV tubing and more, for student training in health professions programs.
Founded in 2002 by the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, Mission Outreach exists to improve the health and wellness of people across the globe through the responsible donation of medical supplies, equipment and support services. They collaborate with multiple health care facilities nationwide that donate supplies that can no longer be used for various reasons. They serve multiple countries and partners overseas, but not all the supplies they obtain can be used (i.e., if supplies cannot pass through customs or the shelf life is about to expire).
As an educational organization, LLCC requires such supplies to prepare students for clinicals, provide them with hands-on experience and demonstrate the correct way to administer and perform essential skills. The college received the first shipment of supplies that would have otherwise been discarded in May 2024. Pallets filled with sterile, surgical, and standard gloves in every size; trach care kits; supplies to start IVs; Foley catheters; IV fluids; sharps containers; cleaning supplies; needles and syringes to administer medication; and more were delivered.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
This month, LLCC is partnering with Sojourn Shelter & Services, Crisis Center Foundation and the national #Every1KnowsSome1 campaign, which emphasizes that everyone knows someone affected by domestic violence, whether they realize it or not.
Domestic violence affects people from all walks of life, regardless of gender, orientation, socioeconomic status, age, race or nationality. High rates of domestic violence are not private, individual problems; they require community solutions and systems change.
We all have a part in stopping it. The first step is recognizing what domestic violence is and saying something if you see it happening. By acknowledging this reality and standing together as a united front, we can address the root causes of domestic violence and create safe communities where everyone can thrive.
Upcoming Campus Domestic Violence Awareness Events
- Oct. 1-4 – Silent Witness Display – Jacksonville Outreach Center.
- Oct. 1 – Silent Witness Display – Taylorville Outreach Center, 12-2:30 p.m.
- Oct. 2 – Silent Witness Display – Litchfield Outreach Center, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Oct. 17 – Purple Thursday – Springfield campus, A. Lincoln Commons
- Oct. 21 & 23 – Silent Witness Display – Springfield campus, A. Lincoln Commons, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Contact Shelley Vaughan, compliance and prevention coordinator, with any questions, 217-786-3682.
Upcoming opportunities from HR
Walktober starts today
Looking to increase your physical activity levels but don’t where to start? Join the Walktober Walking Challenge! Email your team information to Rachel Duff to register.
No team? No problem! If you’re eager to participate, simply reach out, and we will be happy to place you with an existing team. This is a great way to meet new colleagues and stay motivated throughout the challenge. Or, if you prefer to go solo, you can join as an independent participate and still track your progress. Register today!
“Finding Joy in Your Work” Oct. 15
LLCC Human Resources is offering a session titled “Finding Joy in Your Work” with David Ziebler on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. Attendees will explore the keys to rediscovering joy and fulfillment in their professional lives. Whether you’re feeling burnt out, disengaged or simply looking for ways to enhance your work experience, this training will provide actionable strategies to reconnect with the passion and purpose behind your daily tasks. Complete session details can be found on the HR Portal page. To register for the session, email Kirsten Taylor.
“Stop the Bleed” Training
LLCC Health Professions is offering two “Stop the Bleed” sessions on Oct. 4 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. in Logan Hall, Room 1112. The class will cover how and when to manage life altering bleeding as well as time to practice the skills presented. This training goes hand in hand with the “Stop the Bleed” kits that have been added to all the AED locations across the campus and outreach centers. Space is limited, so sign up for a “Stop the Bleed” session early.
Annual Security Report: Notice of Availability
Lincoln Land Community College is committed to assisting all members of our campus community in providing for their own safety and security. The LLCC Police Department’s annual security compliance document is available online at:
https://forms.llcc.edu/documents/2024-2025_LLCC_Annual_Security_Report.pdf.
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the LLCC Police Department located in Sangamon Hall South, Springfield campus, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 217-786-2278.
The website and report contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, fire safety, campus police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Lincoln Land Community College; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
This information is required by law and is provided by the Lincoln Land Community College Police Department.
September 2024 Phone Directory Addendum
Please view the September addendum for recent phone directory updates:
September 2024 Phone Directory Addendum
