Using the Advanced Functions in Blackboard

This workshop is designed for instructors who currently use Blackboard and want to learn more about the advanced functionality available to them. In this workshop participants will discuss frequently overlooked, but extremely powerful tools, available in Blackboard. Topics such as course reports and statistics, the Early Warning System, Performance Dashboard, and course event notifications will be presented. The session will be presented two times.

Facilitator: Andy Mitkos

Click here to register for one of the sessions below

Wednesday, February 8 - 2:00-3:30 PM - SGMN1101

Thursday, February 9 - 2:30-4:00 PM - SGMN1101

Current online faculty participating in the Online Proficiency Program will receive 2 points for complete attendance and participation in this workshop.

Click HERE for a complete list of Spring 2012 workshops.

The Human Resources office will be advertising a Financial Aid Advisor this weekend in the State Journal-Register.  Please see the HR Portal for additional information on this position.

Lincoln Land Community College MotorSports Club is hosting its annual trip to the Chicago Auto Show February 10, 2012.  The trip is open to currently enrolled LLCC students, faculty, adjunct faculty teaching this semester, and LLCC staff.  Click READ MORE for details.

The Multicultural Awareness Center invites you to hear J.R. Martinez’s Story of Resilience, Perseverance and Optimism on Mon., Feb. 20, noon -1pm in the Trutter Center.

Due to the limited number of seats for this event, tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis to LLCC students, faculty and staff only.  This event is not open to the public. To make a ticket reservation request, LLCC students, staff and faculty must contact Donna.Gram@llcc.edu or 786-2789.

J.R. Martinez, football player, soldier, Iraq war veteran and burn trauma survivor, learned that sharing his story and listening to other injured veterans’ stories helped them recover more quickly.  His life changing experience helped him discover that it is what is inside a person that matters most and devotes himself to showing others the true value in making the most of every situation! He is now a motivational speaker spreading his message of resilience and optimism.  Since 2008, he has acted the role of combat veteran, Brot Monroe, on ABC’s Emmy Award winning daytime drama “All My Children”.  He and his dance partner were the winners of the 2011 season’s “Dancing with the Stars”.  You are invited to attend as J.R. brings his story to LLCC!

The A-Team (Autism or Asperger’s Team) is meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2-3pm in Sangamon 0105 (next to the Special Needs Office in the Learning Lab).  The A-Team (autism team or Asperger's Team) is an informal social mentoring group that meets frequently on the Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) campus. A-Team members are a flexible and diverse group of individuals, including students on the autism spectrum, faculty, staff, study skills specialists, education students, campus security, and other individuals who wish to participate. The A-Team is a nonhierarchical group, based on common interests and mutual respect. The purpose of the A-Team is to provide opportunities for social development, diversity awareness, and to discuss any issues put forth by the members. This is a great opportunity for individuals in the LLCC community to foster their intellectual enlightenment, enhance their social understanding, and learn to embrace neurodiversity.

Click Here for the February Issues of Frontline Supervisor and Life Notes.

We’re testing a new class for youth. If you’re an LLCC employee, this might make for a fun early Valentine’s celebration for your child. You can register now or purchase a gift certificate for this class.  Click READ MORE the info!

If losing weight is your New Year’s resolution, why not do it with a team to support you and the opportunity to win $$$$?  Join in on the fun and create a team for the LLCC Biggest Loser contest!!  It begins Feb. 17 - for more information, click READ MORE.

The LLCC Foundation invites you to nominate an outstanding full-time, tenured faculty member for the 2012 Drs. Raymond and Ann Pearson Master Teacher Award.  This award annually recognizes an exceptional faculty member for his/her professional contributions to LLCC.  The recipient receives a $5,000 award to be used to enhance teaching and learning at the college.

Online nominations are now being accepted at www.LLCCFoundation.org.  Hover over “What We Do” and click on Master Teacher Nomination Form.  Paper forms are available in the LLCC Foundation and Student Life offices.  Nominations must be submitted to the Foundation by noon, Wednesday, February 8.  This deadline will be strictly followed.

A faculty member may receive the award one time only.  Drs. Raymond and Ann Pearson, longtime Springfield physicians, made this award possible through a generous contribution to the LLCC Foundation.

Please consider submitting a nomination and recognizing a valued faculty member.  For more information stop by the LLCC Foundation, Level one, Menard Hall, call 786-2217 or e-mail Janet.Semanik@llcc.edu.

Congratulations to Mr. Dwayne Curry on his promotion to Purchasing Manager.  Please send all of your requisitions and purchasing questions to Dwayne and he will happy to assist you, thank you.