Professional Development Day Schedule and LEAGUE Kickoff happens today!

Spring 2024 Professional Development Day happens today. An overview of the staff professional development day activities can be found on the HR portal. The LLCC Foundation will also be hosting the Annual LEAGUE kickoff event beginning at 11 a.m.

Faculty Professional Development Day

  • 9-11 a.m. – Instructional department activities.
  • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – LLCC Foundation Annual LEAGUE Kickoff Event and Luncheon in the Student Union, Menard Hall
  • 1:15-2:15 p.m. – Welcome by Dr. Jason Dockter, vice president, academic services and “Who Are Our Students?” by Cody Cox, research and analytics associate II, Institutional Research and Effectiveness – Location: Trutter Center
  • 2:30-4:20 p.m. – Concurrent sessions
    • 2:30-3:20
      • Track 1: Beyond Accessibility: Bridging Our Gaps – Design for All, Teaching for Success: Universal Design for Learning, Dr. Vance Martin (University of Illinois’ System), Robert H. Stephens Room.
      • Track 2: Beyond DEI: Refreshing Our Approach – Building an Inclusive Face-to-Face Classf, Dr. Jennifer O’Malley, Leigh Giles Brown, Menard 2202.
      • Track 3: Beyond the Lecture: Activating Our Students – Dr. Ted Babin, Dr. Gillian Bauer, Dr. Matthew Schownir, Dr Karen Sisk, Kimberly Alexander, Rebecca Miller.
    • 3:30-4:20 p.m.
      • Track 1: Track 1: Beyond Accessibility: Bridging Our Gaps – Level Up Your Files: A Hands-On Lab, Dr. Vance Martin (University of Illinois System), Menard 2229.
      • Track 2: Beyond DEI: Refreshing Our Approach – Building an Inclusive Online Class, Rebecca Miller, Rihab Sawah, Amy Strawn, Menard 2202.
      • Track 3: Beyond the Lecture: Activating Our Students – Mental Health Resources: Promoting Mental Health in College Students, Dr. Tamilore Odimayo (Mental Health Savage LLC), Trutter Center.
  • Late Afternoon/Evening – Instructional department activities with adjuncts, adjunct coordinators and deans.

LEAGUE Kickoff & Lunch

Menu board with the words,LEAGUE, 2024, LLCC Foundation. Beginning at 11 a.m. 1. Pick up your ticket at the ticket booth outside of Menard Hall. 2. Pick up lunch from one of the food trucks by noon. 3. Join us in the Student Union for a coffee bar, cookies, entertainment and Kahoot trivia.All faculty and staff are invited to join the LEAGUE Committee for the LEAGUE Kickoff and Lunch! To join us, you can pick up a lunch ticket at a ticket booth under the Menard Hall awning. You can then choose from one of the three food trucks available on the east side of Menard Hall for a complimentary lunch beginning at 11 a.m.

  • Leo’s Pizza – choice of mushroom, cheese or pepperoni pizza.
  • AZ-T-CA – chicken or beef nachos or a vegetarian option.
  • Twyford BBQ – Beef brisket or pulled chicken with choice of potato casserole or mac-n-cheese.

11 a.m.-noon – Complimentary lunch from one of three food trucks on the east side of Menard.

11:30 a.m.-noon – Gianna Hines will be playing some 90’s songs on guitar in the Student Union.

Noon-1 p.m. – Program including Kahoot Trivia, LEAGUE Grant Awards and a special feature you won’t want to miss!

50/50 raffle tickets will be available so bring cash. A coffee bar and cookies will be provided and you can also make your donation to the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. There are drawings for some great prizes for anyone who makes a donation including $150 cash prize donated by members of the Cabinet. Make your donation now and avoid the line 2024 LEAGUE Form.

Were you able to guess that yesterday’s LEAGUE Friend was Bobbi Henry, research and analytics associate III in institutional research?

LEAGUE friend Bobbi Henry.Guess the LEAGUE Friend?

Today’s LEAGUE Friend has worked at the college for 21 years in the same role. They give to the Dr. Ranier Erhart Scholarship to help students in geography and to uphold the legacy of their grad professor. One of their favorite pastimes is cloud watching. Can you guess who this friend is that has been giving to LEAGUE for 21 years? Submit your answer to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu for a chance to win.

March 28 NISOD Webinar on online instructor presence

Are you looking for ways to increase student engagement in your online class but feel like you don’t have the time, energy or motivation to revise the entire course? Well, there’s good news! Through Instructor Presence (IP) — the process of creating an online learning community through applications of teaching, social and cognitive presence techniques — you can revitalize your online courses, energize your connections to students and create a warm, friendly classroom environment primed for student success. Come learn with us, and walk away with strategies you can implement today!

March 28, 1-2 p.m.

Register for the NISOD webinar: How to Improve Your Online Teaching With Instructor Presence.

Note: You will need to have a NISOD account to register for the webinar. If you do not have a NISOD account, you may create one using your LLCC email address. This webinar is free for LLCC faculty.

Monday Morning Mentor

This week’s Monday Morning Mentor subject is, “How Can I Create Authentic Engagement Through Feedback Dialogue?” From the presentation link, you can view the featured 20-Minute Mentor and access the transcript, handouts and supplemental material. These materials are only available for the week of the presentation. NOTE: You will need to entire the following password in order to view this week’s program: authentic47.

Presentation date, Monday, March 25, and on-demand for one week.

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.

Professional Development Day & LEAGUE Kickoff March 26

Spring 2024 Professional Development Day is coming up on Tuesday, March 26.

Access the updated schedule-at-a-glance and the full session descriptions on the Staff Training and Development page on the HR portal. Please note that the location for the general session (1:15-2:15 p.m.), “Prioritization & Time Management,” has been changed and will now be held in Student Union.

Faculty sessions for the day include:

  • 9-11 a.m. — Instructional department activities.
  • 1:15-2:15 p.m. Welcome by Dr. Jason Dockter and “Who Are Our Students?” by Cody Cox, Trutter Center
  • 2:30-4:20 p.m. Concurrent sessions
  • Late afternoon/evening Instructional department activities with adjuncts, adjunct coordinators and deans.

LEAGUE Kickoff and Lunch

2024 LEAGUE ticket. Tuesday. March 26. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Good for a complimentary lunch from one of the food trucks. Lunch 11-noon food trucks. Join us in the Student Union for a coffee bar, cookies, entertainment and Kahoot trivia.All faculty and staff are invited to join the LEAGUE Committee for the LEAGUE Kickoff and Lunch on Professional Development Day! To join us, you can pick up a lunch ticket at a ticket booth under the Menard Hall awning. You can then choose from one of the three food trucks available on the east side of Menard Hall for a complimentary lunch beginning at 11 a.m.:

  • Leo’s Pizza – choice of mushroom, cheese or pepperoni pizza.
  • AZ-T-CA – chicken or beef nachos or a vegetarian option.
  • Twyford BBQ – Beef brisket or pulled chicken with choice of potato casserole or mac-n-cheese.

After you pick up lunch on the east side of Menard, head to the Student Union for some entertainment, a coffee bar and some Neslee Toulousee chocolate chip cookies.

For special dietary requests, please contact, please contact Jay Kitterman at Jay.Kitterman@llcc.edu to reserve.

Guess the LEAGUE Friend

LEAGUE. LLCC Foundation

Were you able to guess that yesterday’s wannabe songstress and LEAGUE Friend was Nicole Ralph, associate vice president human resources?LEAGUE friend Nicole Ralph

Speaking of vocalists, today’s friend has been performing with many central Illinois bands and singing in the Illinois Country Opry circuit since they were 6 years old. In 1991, ‘92 and ‘93 they were voted female vocalist of the year by the Illinois Country Music Association. They still appear as a guest artist at Central Illinois Opry houses from time to time.

This friend has worked for LLCC for 26 years in various roles including nursing continuing education, truck driver training, student services, and the Workforce Institute. They are a 1989 alum of LLCC and have donated since they began at LLCC because they have watched many students struggle with financing their education, balancing a home budget and unexpected expenses. They appreciate that there is someplace for students to turn for assistance when those unexpected needs arise to ease their burden. This student emergency assistance fund is known as the Pay It Forward Fund and you can choose to designate your LEAGUE gift for this purpose. Can you guess who this LEAGUE Friend is? Submit your answer to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu.

LLTLC Call for Proposals and Registration

On May 20-21, the conference formerly known as FSI (or the Faculty Summer Institute) will be held, with a new name: the Lincoln Legacy Teaching and Learning Community. The LLTLC Steering Committee invites you to submit a proposal to address any important issues and concerns in contemporary education, especially related to these three themes:

  • Generative AI That Supports Student Learning
  • Online Learning’s New Challenges
  • What’s So Funny About Playful, Reflective, Slow Learning

For more information, please review the Call for Proposals.

LLTLC registration is also now open.

Friday’s AIeL Workshop: Beyond Diversity: A Guided Discussion

For those who have viewed the webinar, “Beyond Diversity: How to Build a Truly Antiracist Organization,” join local leaders from the Springfield Coalition on Dismantling Racism for a deeper dive into the topics explored in this Crossroads webinar. The workshop will include a discussion on how faculty and staff at LLCC might implement anti-racist principles and practices into their daily work and advocate for institutional transformation. This workshop is co-sponsored by the LLCC Workforce Equity Initiative. Faculty participants will receive 3 points toward their Training and Innovation professional development total for successful completion of this workshop.

Friday, March 22 from 1-4 p.m. in the Robert H. Stephens Room.

Register for Beyond Diversity: A Guided Discussion. 

 

Professional Development Day Schedule and LEAGUE Kickoff Details

Spring 2024 Professional Development Day will be held Tuesday, March 26. An overview of the faculty professional development day activities can be found below. The LLCC Foundation will also be hosting the Annual LEAGUE kickoff event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on this day.

AIeL would like to thank all of the presenters who have graciously agreed to share their knowledge and experiences with their colleagues on this day.

Faculty Professional Development Day

Beyond the Basics: Engaging All Learners Time

9-11 a.m. – Instructional department activities. Department specific information will be provided by deans.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – LLCC Foundation Annual LEAGUE Kickoff Event and Luncheon in the Student Union, Menard Hall

1:15-2:15 p.m. – Welcome by Dr. Jason Dockter, Vice President, Academic Services and “Who Are Our Students?” by Cody Cox, Research and Analytics Associate II, Institutional Research and Effectiveness – Location: Trutter Center

2:30-4:20 p.m. – Concurrent sessions

Time Track 1
Beyond Accessibility: Bridging Our Gaps
Track 2
Beyond DEI: Refreshing Our Approach
Track 3
Beyond the Lecture: Activating Our Students
2:30-3:20 p.m. Design for All, Teaching for Success: Universal Design for Learning

Dr. Vance Martin (University of Illinois’ System)

Robert H. Stephens Room

Building an Inclusive Face-to-Face Class

Dr Jennifer O’Malley, Leigh Giles Brown

Menard 2202

See, Experience and Learn: Active learning Classrooms in Action

Dr. Ted Babin, Dr. Gillian Bauer, Dr. Matthew Schownir, Dr Karen Sisk, Kimberly Alexander, Rebecca Miller

Sangamon 1102, 1103 and 1104

3:30-4:20 p.m. Level Up Your Files: A Hands-On Lab

Dr. Vance Martin (University of Illinois System)

Menard 2229

Building an Inclusive Online Class

Rebecca Miller, Rihab Sawah, Amy Strawn

Menard 2202

Mental Health Resources: Promoting Mental Health in College Students

Dr. Tamilore Odimayo (Mental Health Savage LLC)

Trutter Center

Late Afternoon/Evening – Instructional department activities with adjuncts, adjunct coordinators and deans. Department specific information will be provided by your dean.

LEAGUE Kickoff

LEAGUE. LLCC FoundationAre you a Friends fanatic? The theme of this year’s LEAGUE Campaign is Friends and the committee has some fun things planned for the LEAGUE lunch on Professional Development Day, March 26 including:

11 a.m.-noon – Complimentary lunch from one of three food trucks on the east side of Menard.

11:30 a.m.-noon – Gianna Hines will be playing some 90’s songs on guitar in the Student Union.

Noon-1 p.m. – Program including Kahoot Trivia, LEAGUE Grant Awards and a special feature you won’t want to miss!

50/50 raffle tickets will be available so bring cash. A coffee bar and cookies will be provided and you can also make your donation to the annual faculty and staff giving campaign. There are drawings for some great prizes for anyone who makes a donation including $150 cash prize donated by members of the Cabinet. Make your donation now and avoid the line 2024 LEAGUE Form.

LEAGUE friend, Mike Dunlap.Did you guess Yesterday’s LEAGUE Friend was Mike Dunlap, accounts receivable/collection technician in Finance?  Mike also serves on the LEAGUE Committee.

Guess the LEAGUE Friend?

This LEAGUE Friend has been with the college for 26 years and has been donating for 21 years! They are an alum and met their spouse at LLCC. They donate to the LEAGUE Campaign because LLCC has played an important part in their family’s education. In their role, they see every day how education provides opportunities and makes a difference for families. This friend loves water and all sports associated with it. On weekends you can find them with a fishing pole in hand but at work they may be holding a little one’s hand. Can you Guess the LEAGUE Friend? Submit your answer to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu for a chance to win a prize!

Professional Development Day and LEAGUE Kickoff March 26

Professional Development Day

Spring 2024 Professional Development Day is coming up on Tuesday, March 26. Access the updated schedule-at-a-glance and the full session descriptions on the Staff Training and Development page on the HR portal.

8-11 a.m. – Departmental Activities

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Foundation Annual LEAGUE Kickoff Event and Luncheon, Student Union

1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. – General Session: Prioritization & Time Management, Student Union

2:30-3:20 p.m. or 3:30-4:20 p.m. – Track One: Promoting Mental Health in College Students, Trutter Center

2:30-4:20 p.m. – Track Two: Mental Health Resources, Millennium Center 2203

  • 2:30-3:20 p.m. – Community Mental Health Resources
  • 3:30-4:20 p.m. – Finding Your Zen: Strategies for Relieving Stress

2:30-4:20 p.m. – Track Three: Workplace Skill Building

  • 2:30-3:20 p.m. –  Strategies for Better “Customer” Communication, Menard Hall 1179
  • 3:30-4:20 p.m. – Microsoft Office 365: Outlook Tips & Tricks, Menard Hall, 1173

LEAGUE Kickoff

LEAGUE. LLCC FoundationAll faculty and staff are invited to join the LEAGUE Committee for the kickoff celebration of the faculty and staff giving campaign known as LEAGUE on Professional Development Day. Choose from one of the three food trucks available for a complimentary lunch:

  • Leo’s Pizza – choice of mushroom, cheese or pepperoni pizza.
  • AZ-T-CA – chicken or beef nachos or a vegetarian option.
  • Twyford BBQ – Beef brisket or pulled chicken with choice of potato casserole or mac-n-cheese.

After you pick up lunch on the eastside of Menard, head to the Student Union for some entertainment, a coffee bar and some Neslee Toulousee chocolate chip cookies.

For special dietary requests, please contact, please contact Jay Kitterman at Jay.Kitterman@llcc.edu to reserve.

Misty SchiererGuess the LEAGUE Friend

Did you guess the U2 superfan and LEAGUE Friend was Misty Schierer, graphic and website coordinator?

Today’s LEAGUE Friend has worked at the college for just six months. Not only do they help students with their accounts, they give because doing so makes them happy knowing the money will go towards helping students continue their education. When not at LLCC, they like to spend time outdoors golfing or camping. Can you guess the LEAGUE Friend? Submit your answers to LLCCFoundation@llcc.edu for a chance to win a prize.

CSIL Workshop, Designing for Diversity is today at noon

Join colleagues from across central Illinois for this workshop during which Professor Michael Gillespie (Eastern Illinois University) will present guidelines for faculty who are interested in making course content more diverse, equitable and inclusive and/or diversifying course content. The presentation will focus on ways instructors can provide a more comprehensive understanding of their subject matter, increase empathy, improve communication and teamwork skills, and validate their students’ experiences. The Central and Southern Illinois Faculty Development Network is an inclusive multi-institutional faculty professional development group including two-year and four-year partners throughout central and southern Illinois.

Today, March 8, noon to 1 p.m.
Join CSIL workshop on Zoom.

Today’s Virtual Workshop: Introduction to H5P, March 4

H5P is a new tool licensed by LLCC for faculty and staff that allows users to create, share, and reuse interactive and engaging educational content including quizzes, games, presentations, interactive videos and images, learning paths, and more. In this interactive introductory workshop, participants will learn more about this exciting tool, see a demo of how to integrate it into Canvas courses, and have an opportunity to build something in H5P to share with others. Additionally, participants will see a demonstration of how SoftChalk lessons can be archived, to aid in the transition to H5P. This workshop will be repeated multiple times throughout the semester and will be recorded for participants to reference as needed. An in-person AIeL Open Lab will follow each H5P workshop two days later at the same time, for anyone who desires further support. Faculty participants will receive 1 point toward their training and innovation professional development total for successful completion of this workshop.

Monday, March 4, 1-2 p.m.
Join on Teams
Register for Introduction to H5P

John Freml, Director, Faculty Development
Gary Bach, Academic Technology Support Specialist