Professional Development Day Schedule for today

Fall 2024 Professional Development Day happens today. An overview of the staff professional development day activities can be found on the HR portal.

Professional Development Day Schedule

  • 8:15-9:45 a.m. – Concurrent sessions
  • 10 – 11:30 a.m. – Concurrent sessions
  • 11:30-12:45 p.m. – Catered lunch by Human Resources in the Student Union, “Using Ture Colors Personality Assessment in the Workplace,” with Bryan Goers
  • 1-1:50 p.m. – Concurrent sessions
  • 2-2:50 p.m. – Concurrent sessions
  • 3-3:30 p.m. – Ice cream social provided by Human Resources in A. Lincoln Commons
  • 3-4:30 p.m. – Concurrent sesssions

Continued Faculty Schedule

  • 4:40-5:30 p.m. – Canvas spotlight: 10 minute mini-sesssions on various functions in Canvas; move from room to room as you wish
  • 5:30-6 p.m. – Boxed dinner for faculty, provided by AIeL. Pick up in the Student Union
  • 6-8 p.m. – Academic department programming

 

LLCC honors veterans at 29th annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11

United States flagsLLCC will honor veterans at its 29th annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11. The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC-Springfield campus, and a reception will follow. The public is invited to attend.

The program also includes Gordon Gates, LLCC Board of Trustees Chair, serving as master of ceremonies; K. William Hudson, LLCC student and retired Technical Sergeant with the United States Air Force, providing remarks; LLCC Student Trustee Braden Nicoll presenting the wreath; Quentin Brackenridge singing the national anthem; and Ryan O’Neal, LLCC student, playing “Taps.”

The Veterans Day Ceremony is sponsored by LLCC Student Life and honors all veterans including LLCC faculty, staff and students who served in the armed forces.

LLCC welcomes three new employees!

Megan MooreLLCC Finance welcomes Megan Moore as the new associate vice president. Megan, who hold an MBA, comes to us from the Illinois State Board of Education and with years of experience from Richland Community College. Megan can be reached at 217-786-2271 or by email. Her first day at LLCC was Nov. 1. Welcome to LLCC Megan!

 

 

 

 

Rachel ShewLLCC Foundation welcomes Rachel Shew! The LLCC Foundation is excited to welcome Rachel Shew as the donor relations coordinator. Rachel, who began work on Oct. 28, was recently in a position with the Department of Child and Family Services. Rachel will help us to continue to build meaningful connections with our donors and further our mission to support students and college initiatives. You can contact Rachel at 217-786-2368 or by email. Welcome, Rachel!

 

 

 

 

Clayton MasonClayton Mason returned to LLCC’s Institutional Research and Effectiveness department on Monday, Nov. 4. He will be overseeing all things related to our data warehouse. Feel free to stop by MCTR 2224 with a ZogoTech question or to just welcome him back. You can reach Clayton at 217-786-4958 or by email.

Help Students Learn About Careers in Public Services

The LLCC Career Center will be hosting a Public Service Careers Expo on Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon in A. Lincoln Commons. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore careers in the public sector, with representatives from 20 state agencies and several local and federal agencies in attendance. This is a casual, exploratory event where students can learn about job opportunities in public service, meet professionals from various government agencies and ask questions about potential career paths. While students are not expected to dress formally or bring a resume, they are welcome to do so if they wish.

We believe this event will be valuable for students, whether they are just starting to think about their career paths or are more certain of their future plans in public service. Please consider sharing this information with your students and encouraging them to attend.

 

Donate to LLCC’s Student Thanksgiving Lunch

Pumpkins and leavesLLCC Registration is excited to announce our annual Student Thanksgiving Lunch will be held on Friday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation for our hardworking students and unite the campus community.

To make this event a success, we’re seeking your generous support through donations. Your contribution will help us provide a delicious Thanksgiving meal, including all the traditional fixings, for our students. Use this online link to sign up to bring something. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a significant impact. Your support will help us create a memorable Thanksgiving experience for our students. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Donation Drive for Compass for Kids

The IV Leaguers Nursing Club is supporting Compass for Kids through a drive this season. Between now and Nov. 15 they will accept donations of warm socks & gloves, individually packed snacks with a long-shelf life, and pillows.
Boxes will be located in:

  • Montgomery Hall
  • A. Lincoln Commons
  • Sarah Laurent’s Hillsboro office
  • Kim Conover‘s Jacksonville office

The Compass for Kids mission is to “provide academic and social-emotional support to empower children and families underserved by our community.” Thanks for contributing if you are able!

National Radiologic Technology Week Trivia

Continuing the celebration of National Radiologic Technology Week…here’s a bit of trivia for you!

black and white photo of Wilhelm Roentgen.Wilhelm Roentgen discovered x-rays quite by accident on Nov. 8, 1895. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a piece of cardboard coated with barium platinocyanide glowing when he was working with electricity in a vacuum tube in front of him. He called the mysterious rays x-rays because x stands for the unknown! At the time of Roentgen’s discovery of x-ray, there were several others who were also experimenting with a vacuum tube. Roentgen had an advantage due to a condition that made him extraordinarily sensitive to faint light. He was better able to see the faint glow that was being emitted because he was colorblind!

A photo of Wilhelm Roentgen's laboratory in his home.