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Christie's Personal Teaching Mission Statement

You will find that as a lifelong learner, I continue to strengthen my skills and to gain new knowledge. I enjoy teaching at Lincoln Land Community College as this allows me the opportunity to learn from my students and my colleagues.

All learners bring a diverse perspective to the classroom — both on-campus and online — and I am motivated to provide a variety of instructional materials to meet their individual needs. I also strive to provide the highest quality learning experience to all of my students. My goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of my learners — perhaps for one day, one semester or a lifetime.

I look forward to learning with you!

Christie Hovey

  • Community College Executive Leadership (CCEL) Doctorate from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Area of interest: Learning College, learning organizations, and organizational behavior
  • Currently A.B.D.
  • M.B.A. from Capella University
  • Ed.M. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with emphasis in Human Resource Development and team building
  • B.S. in Ed from Illinois State University with minor in Business Administration

1997-present

LLCC Business and Computer Technology Department, Springfield, IL - Professor

  • Teaching a variety of courses in BUS, CAS and COS.
  • Creating and teaching courses for the Business Administration Degrees, Business Operations Facilitator Certificate, Office Professional Degree, Office Specialist Certificate, and Computer Applications Certificate.
  • Developing and implementing two other degree programs and 11+ certificate programs.
  • Coordinating classes, adjunct faculty and dual credit faculty.
  • Serving on numerous LLCC committees, including currently: Faculty Development & Recognition Committee (Chair), Faculty Senate (Elected Senator), and Insurance Committee.
  • Co-Sponsoring IAAP.
  • Instructing in COIS Department as Adjunct Faculty 1992-1997.

2001-2002

Illinois Virtual High School, Springfield, IL - Computer Teacher

1994-1997

S.E.A. Group, Inc., Springfield, IL - Corporate Computer Trainer

  • Providing computer application instruction on numerous computer applications to GROWMARK, State Farm Insurance Corporation, Caterpillar, Sarah Bush-Lincoln Health Center, Illinois State Government, and small businesses, using multiple platforms.
  • Customizing training programs to meet customers' needs.
  • Developing training materials and writing courseware.

1992-1994

Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville, IL - Computer/Business Teacher

  • Teaching computer and business classes.
  • Co-Coaching Boys and Girls Cross Country and Girls Track.
  • Sponsoring FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)

  • Co-author - "Building a Foundation with Microsoft(R) Office 2016," Labyrinth Learning, 2016
  • Co-author - "Skills for Success with Microsoft Word 2013 Comprehensive," Pearson Education/Prentice Hall, 2014
  • Co-author - "Skills for Success with Microsoft Word 2010 Comprehensive," Pearson Education/Prentice Hall, 2010
  • IBEA Writers' Hall of Fame Award - 2016, 2015
  • Pearson Master Teacher Award Nominee - 2005
  • Chancellor's List - 2005
  • David R. Pierce Faculty Technology Award Nominee - 2004
  • LLCC Women's Center - Faculty Woman of the Year Nominee - 2004
  • Who's Who Among Community College Teachers - 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999
  • NCIA Exemplary Award of Distinction, Honorable Mention - 2004
  • Connections Awards of Distinction - 2001
  • LLCC Curriculum and Innovation Grant - 2001, 2000
  • LLCC Foundation Grant - 1999
  • MOUS Certified in Office 2000 and Office 97 Applications - 2000, 1999
  • Certified Professional Secretary - 1999
  • Connections Conference Presenter - 2001
  • League for Innovations Conference Presenter - 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
  • Eastern Illinois University Community College Technology Presenter - 2001
  • IBEA Conference Presenter & Session Chair - 1999 to present
  • Author for Human Resource Management and Organizational Structures in Encyclopedia of Business and Finance, McMillan Publishing Company - 2000
  • XHTML Textbook Reviewer - 2006, 2007
  • Dreamweaver Textbook Reviewer - 2005, 2004
  • Word 2003, Testbank Writer - 2003
  • Office XP Textbook Reviewer - 2002, 2001

  • IBEA – Past President – 2018-Present; President – 2017-2018; First Vice-President – 2016-2017; Second Vice President – 2015-2016; Board Member-at-Large – 2014-2015; Awards Chair – 2011-2014; Site Selection Committee Member – 2012 and 2015; Program Planning Committee Member – 2014-Present; Scholarship Review Ad Hoc Chair – 2016-2017
  • MIBEA - President - 2011-Present
  • IACTE - Member 2012 – Present; Awards Committee – 2019-Present; Strategic Planning Committee – 2018; Program Planning Committee – 2015-2016; Voting Delegate – 2016-Present
  • NBEA, ACTE, IACTE and DPE - Member 2012-Present
  • NCBEA - Member 2013-Present
  • CITE 2016 and CITE 2015 – Board Member 2014-2016
  • IAI Business Transfer Panel Representative - 2013-2016; Chair of BUS 902 Review Team - 2014-2016
  • New Skills for Youth (NSFY) Initiative - Illinois Cross-Sector Team Representative - 2016
  • Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau - Celebrity Citizen 2012
  • Church Volunteer – Personnel Committee – 2018-Present; Elder – 2016-2018; Stewardship Chair – 2018; Stewardship Co-Chair – 2017; Finance Committee – 2016-2017; Sunday school teacher – 2009-2015
  • Junior League of Springfield - Education and Training Committee Member - 2006-2007, Nominating Committee Member - 2005-2006, Distinguished Active since 2005-2006, Projects and Grants Chair 2004-2005, Projects and Grants Asst. Chair 2003-04, Webmaster 2003-2004, Finance Vice President and Board of Directors Member 2002-2003, and Treasurer and Board of Directors Member  2001-2002, and Member in Good Standing since 1999
  • Old Capitol Art Fair Board Member - Exhibitor's Assistant Chair 2010-2011, Corporate Patron's Chair 2008-2010, Children's Chair 2005-2007, Children's Assistant 2005-2006, Children's Volunteer Coordinator 2004-2005
  • Dana-Thomas House Foundation Board Member - Sumac Shop Chair 2006-2009
  • Leadership Springfield - Class of 2005
  • Springfield Chamber of Commerce - ATHENA Award Nominee 2005
  • Kappa Delta Pi - 2002
  • Kappa Delta Epsilon
  • Pi Omega Pi
  • Former ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) Member