The Board of Trustees meets this Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room. Read the agenda.
Submit an IDI Grant application
The Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion (IDI) grant is an opportunity for LLCC employees, departments and students/student clubs to receive support in addressing or celebrating inclusivity and diversity at LLCC. Categories to consider include training, teaching and learning, recruitment and retention, and environment and processes.
The application is open online through Wednesday, Dec. 4 and applicants will be notified prior to winter break. There is $5,000 available to be awarded in fall 2024 for activities in spring 2025.
If you have an idea or want to talk further about the grant, please contact Kristin Booher, director of student engagement, with any questions.
Workforce Institute Information Nights Planned
LLCC’s Workforce Institute will host a series of information sessions for students interested in the college’s high demand programs including commercial electrical and industrial maintenance, construction occupations, diesel technologies, hospitality management and culinary arts and welding. Read more online.
Final Faculty Workshop of fall 2024 semester
Join us this afternoon, Nov. 19 from 2-3 p.m. on Teams for the final workshop of the fall 2024 semester: Accessibility in Interactive Content with H5P.
Join this insightful workshop, with Jennifer Gardner from the H5P Core team, to uncover the fundamentals of digital accessibility in H5P and understand its importance in today’s digital world. Discover what accessibility looks like in practice through real-world examples of H5P content, and gain valuable insights into how to make your H5P content more inclusive.
Monday Morning Mentor
This week’s Monday Morning Mentor is, “How to Teach Transferable Skills for Career Readiness.” This presentation was available beginning Nov. 18 and on-demand for one week at https://mondaymorningmentors.com. To view the program, use the password: career310.
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.
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.
Final week for Bistro Verde this fall
Bistro Verde is open Tuesday-Thursday this week, offering a full-service lunch experience that features appetizers, soups, salads, desserts, coffees and drinks! View the menu. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by emailing Bistro Verde, or leaving a message at 217-786-2821.
Online to-go orders will be accepted, but we very much encourage guests to make a reservation and join us in person.
Bistro Verde
Oct. 22-Nov. 21 (closed Nov. 5)
Tue, Wed and Thu
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learn How to Be a Holiday Spoonie Today
The holiday season is filled with joy, but it can also bring its share of stress. Join us for an engaging session that reviews the Spoon Theory, a simple yet powerful tool for managing your time, energy and priorities during this busy time of year. Attendees can enjoy a sweet treat and gain plenty of resources to help navigate the holidays. Hope to see you there!
- Presentation by Rachel Duff
- When: Today, Nov. 19, noon to 1 p.m.
- Where: Robert H. Stephens Room.
A note of thanks
Mion Denton, program assistant, LLCC Student Life, and family would like to say a huge thank you for the gifts and the baby sprinkle! “It truly means so much to us,” she says. “We can’t wait to welcome our newest member in just a few short weeks.”
Construction to begin in Logan Hall today
Starting today, 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.