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 to provide practical tips and strategies for managing 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. Stephen’s Room

We look forward to seeing you there.

11.14.24

Free Mental Health Assessments for Students, Dec. 2

Memorial Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Response Team will be on campus on Monday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide FREE mental health assessments for LLCC students.

There will be three different assessments: depression, anxiety and stress inventory.

Multiple staff from MBH Mobile Crisis Response Team will be on site to provide follow-up resources and safety plans, and answer any questions regarding the assessment or follow-up care. LLCC Student Care Coordinator Kellee Phillips will also be on site.

The assessments will take place in the large lounge in A. Lincoln Commons and mental wellness activities will be provided for students to come and go as they please, even if they do not wish to take an assessment.

Please spread the word to your students to take advantage of the FREE mental health assessments.

Remember: if you or someone you know is in emotional distress or mental health crisis on campus and need help during work hours, please contact Kellee Phillips at 217-786-2409. Memorial Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Response can be reached 24/7/365 at 217-788-7070 for anyone in emotional distress or a mental health crisis within Sangamon County.

You can also call or text the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline if someone is in a mental health crisis and needs help now.

11.14.24

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. Sign up to bring/make a food donation. Donations of stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole and corn casserole are still needed.

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.

11.14.24

KUDOS nominations being accepted

Lincoln Land Community College KUDOS: Key or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding ServiceKey or Unique Demonstrations of Outstanding Service award nominations are open! They will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 22. Faculty and staff can nominate a deserving colleague by submitting the KUDOS form (also available by clicking on the KUDOS tab in the upper-right corner of LincIn). Please use a Chrome or Firefox browser when completing this form. The KUDOS awards will be announced Friday, Dec. 6.

The KUDOS awards are an informal way to recognize the special contributions — small and large — made by faculty and staff that create the positive environment that is LLCC.

Reminder: PRM has thank you cards if you’d like to personalize a note of gratitude for a coworker.

11.14.24

BSU BAKE SALE TODAY

Stop by the LLCC Black Student Union’s bake sale today, Nov. 14, to support their scholarship fund! Members will be in A. Lincoln Commons from 10 a.m. to noon, or until sold out. Don’t miss these delicious treats!

11.14.24

Journaling and Mindfulness Today

Join the Journaling and Mindfulness session today in Menard Hall, Room 1179 from noon until 1:00 p.m. Led by Deborah Brothers and John Paul Jaramillo, this session will allow for time to relax and spark creativity. Bring your journal and ink pen, or grab one of each from the Wellness Wagon, and enjoy some time for self-care.

We hope to see you there!

11.14.24

ICCB Sponsoring “Feed the Need” Food Drive

Community Colleges Feed teh Need Food DriveAll Illinois community colleges have been invited to participate in a competition (where everyone really wins because students and/or local pantries receive donations!). Each school has been asked to track any donations that come in through Nov. 30.

The LLCC community has already been extremely generous — particularly with items for Thanksgiving bags — and those donations earned us points. (We’re in the running!) If you would like to contribute anything additional, donations are welcomed. They can be dropped off in LLCC Student Life or at pantries at other LLCC locations.

As we near the end of the semester, grab and go snacks, microwavable soups/meals/ramen, tuna and chicken salad packets … even Lunchables … will be very popular. We are thankful for this community each day!