The staff of Academic Innovation and eLearning have cleared their calendars and are available for you during our fall 2024 open office hours, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 11:30-12:30 p.m. Come visit us on the garden level of Sangamon Hall (Sangamon 0114) for snacks and good conversation, or join us on Teams. We’re ready to talk about all things teaching, pedagogy, Canvas, H5P, digital accessibility, and more. All faculty and staff are welcome to visit during our open office hours, regardless of department or teaching modality. If you can’t make it in-person to our open office hours, please know that our doors are always open, or you can contact any individual staff member to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment. Future dates: Nov. 1 and Dec. 3.
Show your Logger spirit!
Come cheer on the Loggers this month!
Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Loggers Volleyball vs Heartland Community College at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 10 – Loggers Soccer vs Heartland Community College at 4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 12 – Loggers Baseball vs Lake Land College at 12 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 12 – Loggers Softball vs Missouri Baptist University at 1 & 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 5 – Loggers Baseball vs Spoon River College at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Loggers Soccer vs Kaskaskia College at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Loggers Volleyball vs Illinois Central College at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19 – Loggers Volleyball vs Rend Lake College at 1 p.m.
Institutional Improvement Day, Oct. 4
Today, 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.
Take a tour of student services in Menard Hall
Remodeling of the new facilities for LLCC Student Services in Menard Hall is nearing completion! Faculty and staff are invited to take a tour of the new facilities on Monday, Oct. 7. Tours will be available 1-3 p.m., and Student Services staff will be on hand to point out the new features of the space.
Cast your vote for Cutest Pet on Institutional Improvement Day!
The LLCC Cutest Pet Contest is currently underway to support the United Way campaign. Today, there will be voting tables set up in two locations on main campus with photos of all the pets and a QR code to vote. Tables will be located in the A. Lincoln Commons lobby near the Info Desk and in the Kreher Agriculture Center lobby.
The contest will run until end of the day on Oct. 11. Donations to United Way are made by casting your vote for the cutest pet(s) of LLCC faculty and staff. You may vote for multiple pets, more than once. You can also vote through this online link.
Other ways to support LLCC’s United Way campaign include through employee payroll deduction. You may also make an outright gift via credit card or check. Learn more about United Way and make your pledge on the LLCC United Way donation page.
“Stop the Bleed” Training today
LLCC Health Professions is offering two “Stop the Bleed” sessions today, Oct. 4, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. in Logan Hall, Room 1112. The class covers 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. To sign up, email Nick Ferreira. Walk-ins are also welcome, as space allows.
20th annual Multicultural Fest, Oct. 9
LLCC invites the public to its 20th annual Multicultural Fest Wednesday, Oct. 9. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Trutter Center on the Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd. LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville will also host celebrations. The events are free and open to the public.
The annual Multicultural Fest showcases various cultures through food, entertainment and exhibits.
On the Springfield campus, local food trucks are offering free samples at the event. Restaurants serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. include Azteca, B & W and Gyros Stop.
Entertainment will be provided by DJ Yinka, Tebe Zalango (spoken word), Tom Irwin (music) and student performers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expressions Body Art & Design will offer henna body art from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.
College and community partners with exhibits include LLCC Logger Activities Board, LLCC Adult Education, Springfield Baha’i Faith, Garvey Tubman Cultural Arts and Research Center, the Immigration Project, Illinois Migrant Council, Springfield Lincoln Library, Lithuanian American Club of Central IL, Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, Springfield Center for Independent Living, Unity of Springfield and the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois.
LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, will provide food from local restaurants, trivia and displays from English language learning students from 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10. LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr., will feature food from local restaurants and a variety of coffee from different countries from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 9. LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, will showcase snacks from around the world and grab-and-go activities from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 9.
Multicultural Fest is sponsored by LLCC Student Life.
LLCC-Litchfield held blood drive Sept. 30
The American Red Cross held a blood drive in the multipurpose room at LLCC-Litchfield on Sept. 30 with 13 total units collected, and 54% were first-time donors. We are proud of our students and staff for participating in this life saving opportunity!
Institutional Improvement Day, Oct. 4
Tomorrow, 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.
Choosing a Health Care Career Workgroup meets Oct. 10
The fourth of five LLCC workgroups, inspired by convocation, meets Oct. 10 from 1-3 p.m. in Kreher Agriculture Center, Room 1117.
Choosing a Health Care Career: Pathways & Entry Barriers
The need for health care providers is increasing in a post-COVID world that has led to a decrease in those choosing health care careers. That means that we need to promote pathways and career opportunities in those fields while also reducing/eliminating barriers to enrollment. This does not mean reducing quality, but it does mean we need to make entry for qualified applicants more seamless and demonstrate that our programs should be the health care programs of choice throughout our district.
Co-chairs: Dr. Leigh Giles-Brown, Dr. Bryan Goers
Cabinet Liaison: Karen Sanders
Kick-off Meeting: Oct. 10, 1-3 p.m., Kreher Agriculture Center, Room 1117
All LLCC colleagues are encouraged to join a workgroup that interests them. Diverse input helps ensure that decisions are well-rounded and consider the needs of the entire campus community. See the message from Dr. Charlotte Warren and the entire list of kick-off meetings.