11.15.24

Today is LLCC Giving Day

Believe in providing for others. Nov. 15. Believe in giving back. LLCC Giving Day.

Jovan Richmond

Today is LLCC Giving Day — an annual online fundraising event designed to engage alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends to advance the mission of the college while raising critical funding for the needs of our students. This year’s theme is Believe. It’s a simple yet powerful word that reflects our collective commitment to the transformative power of education and the incredible impact we can have when we come together and strengthen our communities through learning.

Every gift — no matter the size — makes a difference in the lives of our students. Please visit LLCC Giving Day for more information or to view a list of people who have donated. To make your gift, go to Donate Now. Gifts provide the opportunity to innovate and provide maximum flexibility to meet our current priorities. Join fellow Loggers and invest in a student’s bright future.

Watch Jovan Richmond explain how Giving Day is helping him reach his goals.

11.15.24

Construction to begin in Logan Hall Monday

Starting on Monday, Nov. 18, contractors will begin working  on the west side of Logan Hall in Rooms 1136, 1138 and 1139. We expect this renovation to continue through spring 2025.

We have asked the contractor to limit disruptions as much as possible, but there will likely be minor disruptions over the course of the coming months. Please use caution and follow all signs and barriers in and around this area of Logan Hall. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Tim Ervin or call 217-786-9605.

11.15.24

Allowable Exemption from Protecting Youth Training

Any employee who has completed Mandated Reporter Training through DCFS and has their certificate showing completion date can submit a copy to LLCC Human Resources and be excused from completing the Protecting Youth training via Safe Colleges. Employees can contact Kirsten Taylor with any questions.

Posted in HR |
11.15.24

Access the spring 2024 CCSSE report on Sharepoint

Reports from the Spring 2024 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) are available on the IRE SharePoint site. The CCSSE is a product and service of the Center for Community College Student Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin. Student engagement, or the amount of time and energy students invest in meaningful educational practices, is the underlying foundation for the Center’s work. The CCSSE survey instrument is designed to capture student engagement as a measure of institutional quality. IRE staff can provide analysis of our student responses to specific survey items or lead a general discussion of the findings. Just contact us at AskIRE@llcc.edu to initiate a conversation on how we can help.

Posted in IRE |
11.15.24

Adult Education welcomes Kirsten Langley

Kristen LangleyLLCC Adult Education welcomes Kirsten Langley as the new program assistant. Kirsten is an LLCC alum who is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in psychology. Before coming to LLCC, Kirsten worked in medical records at SIU School of Medicine. Welcome home Kirsten!

11.15.24

November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month

Hello from Student Success,

black and white photo of a student sitting on the ground with their head hidden in their arms.We hope you are doing well. November is homeless awareness month and homeless youth awareness month. As temperatures begin to dip and the weather becomes increasingly colder, we often take for granted having a safe, warm home and a place to sleep. Not everyone, including our students, has the same experience of being housed. In November, local and national agencies highlight the increasing need for affordable housing, more housing units, and the need to serve our unhoused peers. Locally, Heartland Housed, is in charge of coordinated entry, a process that strives to streamline entry into the housing system. LLCC students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity are able to meet with the HOUSE Liaison for referral and resource information.

For housing support: Click on the “Referral for service request” green button.

If you have questions about types of housing support on campus, please reach out to Claire Heffron-McKinney.

11.15.24

In the Community

High school students learning about respiratory care as a career.Students at Edinburg High School had the opportunity to learn about LLCC and the respiratory care program on Nov. 14. Lori Badgley, respiratory care program director; Mallory Picco, respiratory care student and EHS alumni; Luis Alarcon, director, recruitment and admissions; and Tisha Miller, enrollment coordinator, spoke with first-year high school students as well as science classes about the many offerings available at LLCC.

11.15.24

Valic rep on Campus Dec. 4

In an effort to provide you with the tools to better prepare to meet your financial and retirement goals, LLCC’s VALIC rep, David Jones, will be onsite Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the VP conference room, Menard Hall, to address any questions you may have regarding your financial and retirement goals, such as:

  • Planning, setting up your retirement plan
  • Budgeting, to meet your savings goals
  • Managing your investments
  • Calculation contributions to meet your future retirement needs

If you have not met the Valic advisor, here is your opportunity to get acquainted. Come learn about the differences between the 403B and the 457 (deferred compensation) plans available at LLCC! Faculty and staff can make an appointment with David Jones, using registration code 6303SPR11AB.

If you need to make an appointment outside of what is available, email David Jones, or call at 217-714-2862.

11.15.24

How to Be a Holiday Spoonie session, Nov. 19

Join in next week for a special session on Nov. 19 for practical tips and strategies to manage energy and well-being during the holiday season. We hope you’ll join us to interact with others and learn how to enjoy your holidays to the fullest.

  • When: Tuesday, Nov. 19
  • Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
  • Where: Robert H. Stephens Room

We look forward to seeing you there.