The LLCC Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room. Read the agenda.
LLCC ALERT test tomorrow
Each semester/term, LLCC tests its emergency alert system LLCC ALERT. LLCC ALERT allows the college to communicate with you by text, phone and email in an emergency, as well as for severe weather and other closures. Current employees and students are automatically enrolled in LLCC ALERT.
The next test will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 27, at approximately 11 a.m. You will receive a test message from LLCC ALERT.
We encourage you to visit www.llcc.edu/alert and log in with your LLCC username and password to check your current contact information and manage how you receive emergency notifications. LLCC ALERT uses the information about you currently stored in the college’s Colleague system, and this information may need updating. Please add your office phone number if it is not listed, and make any other revisions needed.
For assistance, please contact the IT Service Desk at 217-786-2555 or helpdesk@llcc.edu.
Note: Updating your contact information in LLCC ALERT will NOT update that information in Colleague. To update your information in Colleague, please contact LLCC Human Resources.
Welcome Week 2 Activities, Aug. 26-29
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.
- Monday, LLCC Black Student Union invites students to join them chalking the sidewalk outside of A. Lincoln Commons from 2-4 p.m.
- 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!
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.
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.
First Faculty Development Workshop of the Academic Year
Make plans to attend AIeL’s first workshop of the academic year with Dr. Natasha Casey, assistant professor, communication.
Beyond Conversation: An Action-Centered Approach to Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom
Thursday, Aug. 29, 1-2:30 p.m. in Sangamon Hall 1102 or on Teams.
How can educators ensure that activities centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the classroom are meaningful for students? It’s important that these activities don’t just check a box. Students should be provided meaningful experiences to help them develop into thoughtful citizens. This session highlights Madisonville Community College’s approach to DEI in the classroom, blended with a Student Learning Outcome process and action research. Through this process, instructors from a wide range of disciplines (i.e., general education, technical programs, health programs) have incorporated DEI into the classroom in meaningful and measurable ways.
Note: This workshop will begin with a viewing of a live webinar in Sangamon Hall 1102 from 1-2 p.m., followed by a discussion led by LLCC faculty from 2-3 p.m. Those who attend both parts in-person will receive 2 points. Those who attend only the discussion in-person or on Teams will be awarded 1 point.
Watch for the complete fall 2024 schedule, coming very soon.
Fall 2024 Math Center & Peer Tutor Hours
The Dennis P. Beveridge Math Center is open the following hours to assist students in their LLCC math or math-intensive courses:
- Mondays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Tuesdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Thursdays 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Fridays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Faculty, staff, and students can also access the Math Center schedule online.
Peer Tutoring
Peer tutors are a valuable resource in student success. Our peer tutors work with students who want extra support for a wide variety of LLCC courses. Students work with peer tutors to review course content, get help with homework, prepare for quizzes and tests or just to have an accountability partner. Whatever a student’s goals, working with a peer tutor is a great way to practice academic habits that lead to success.
Faculty, staff and students can access peer tutor availability via the Student Guide to Peer Tutors.
Faculty can share this information with students through their Canvas course shells with the link above or these embed codes:
Peer tutoring: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/XYJFYsXwBNne6llW?ref=Link
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Math Center: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/no48ajLYjvDsCyic?ref=Link
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Monday Morning Mentor: How Can I use AI Tools to Better Manager My Time?
This week’s Monday Morning Mentor is about how to use AI tools to better manage time. This presentation is available today and on -demand for one week. You will need to enter the password: manage885 to view the program.
From this link, you can view the featured 20-Minute Mentor, as well as access the transcript, handouts, and supplemental material. These materials will not be available to be viewed until Monday when the presentation becomes available.
Access to the programs in the Monday Morning Mentor series is restricted to members of the subscribing institution. Any unauthorized use or access, including sharing access with faculty and staff not affiliated with the subscribing institution, is prohibited.
Register for Midday Yoga
Midday Yoga is offered on campus this fall for faculty and staff. Use your lunch hour as a time to unwind and reset your mind. Register today!
Instructor: Ali Griffith
Date: Thu, Sep 5-Oct 10
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Cost: $59
Location: Millennium Center, Room 2237
Course Code: CEW 802-003
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.
Impact Life Blood Drive at LLCC
Donate blood at LLCC on Wed., Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Help us meet our goal of at 18 donors in the September drive (or even surpass last year’s number of 21 donors!). By donating a small portion of your time and a unit of blood, you have the power to be a lifeline for someone in need. Appointments are requested and you can sign up online. Donors will have a choice of a gift card, donation to Make-A-Wish Illinois or bonus points to the rewards store. Please email studentlife@llcc.edu with any questions. Thank you for your support!