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Lincoln Land Community College
APRIL 2021
Lincoln Land Community College
APRIL 2021
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES LLCC IS LOCATED NEAR YOU! CONTENTS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
LLCC-Springfield (main campus), 5250 Shepherd Rd., 62794 • 217-786-2200 • 800-727-4161 • www.llcc.edu Picture yourself at LLCC! How can we help
LLCC-Medical District, 130 W. Mason, Springfield, 62702 • 217-782-7436 • www.llcc.edu/medical-district 3-4 you move your life forward? Just like the diverse
You can do it! Rashawn Jones inspires with his story of group of students shown on the cover, with their
LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, 62650 • 217-243-6699 • 888-494-1622 • www.llcc.edu/jacksonville persistence unique dreams and goals, you’ll find support and
LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, 62568 • 217-786-2754 • 800-572-5448 • www.llcc.edu/taylorville encouragement throughout your educational journey.
LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr., 62056 • 217-786-3401 • 800-858-9193 • www.llcc.edu/litchfield 5-6
Success Coaches: a student’s go-to resource
also in Hillsboro, 62049 • 217-786-3401 • 800-858-9193
LLCC-Beardstown, 109 White Pine Ln., 62618 • 217-323-4103 • 877-800-4406 • www.llcc.edu/beardstown
7-8
Wayne Rosenthal Ken Elmore Levi, Ray and Shoup, Inc. Aviation Center at LLCC, 815 S. Airport Dr., Hangar 4, Springfield, 62707 Phi Theta Kappa: a distinction that lasts a lifetime
Chair Vice Chair 217-544-4965 • www.llcc.edu/aviation
Morrisonville Waggoner LLCC Neurodiagnostic Technology and Respiratory Care Programs, located at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, SIU 9-10
District 4 District 7 LLCC prepares leaders
Surgical Clinics Building, Springfield (mail to LLCC campus address above) www.llcc.edu/health-professions
11-12
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Respiratory therapists: saving lives on the front lines
Lincoln Land Community College does not discriminate against any student, employee, 13-14
Upgrade your career with new online certificates
prospective employee or any other person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, political 15-16
affiliation, sexual orientation or any other protected status in its programs and activities. Workforce Equity Initiative: changing lives, building
futures
More information may be found at www.llcc.edu/equal-opportunity. Inquiries may be directed
Gordon Gates Vicki Davis, Ed.D.
Secretary Riverton to the equal opportunity compliance officer at EOCO@llcc.edu. 17-18
Springfield District 2 Tips from our experts! Culinary, HVACR and Auto Tech
District 3 share inside knowledge
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
19-20
Lincoln Land Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission Cutting the price tag: how LLCC helps families afford
(hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department college
of Education.
21-22
LLCC Foundation introduces Loyalty Circle
LLCC MISSION
23-24
LLCC Academic Transfer, Career/Technical, Skills and
The mission of Lincoln Land Community College is to provide district residents with quality
Craig Findley Jeff Fulgenzi Online programs; Costs
Jacksonville Sherman educational programs and services that are accessible, affordable and responsive to individual
District 6 District 5 and community needs. 25-26
Summer class list
FRONT COVER FORWARD MAGAZINE 27
Adult Education; Workplace Safety Certifications
Picture yourself at LLCC like these current students and Volume XXX, April 2021
recent graduates (front, top row) Isis Thompson, Paul Produced by LLCC Public Relations and Marketing 28-30 Here’s to spring, warmer weather and moving FORWARD at LLCC!
Grieser, Megan Jamison, Rashawn Jones, Maria Kelarestaghi, Editor: Lynn Whalen Community Education, College for Kids, Academy of
Jonathan Nanyaro, Allyssa Yard, (front, bottom row) Designers: Greg Walbert, Misty Hagstrom Lifelong Learning
Andres Rodriguez, LaCrea Lott, Candice Nunn, Hyler Pence, Assistants: Amy Flynn, Kyla Kruse, Caitlin Perry
Sara Waller, Ivan Cortez, Jenny Haggerty, (back, top row) Back Cover
Samantha Raymond Julian Marvel Victoire Matah Tchio, Will Truman, Nicole Pedigo, Alexander www.llcc.edu Important Dates
Springfield Waggoner Ramsoondar, (back, bottom row) Julia Kienzler, Julsi Charlotte Warren, Ph.D.
District 1 Student Trustee Diakabana, Anna Crumbaugh, Molly Casper. President, Lincoln Land Community College
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You can do it!
“I built my support system at
LLCC, and you can do the same.
Rashawn Jones inspires with his story of persistence There will be challenges, I know,
I’ve been there … but with the
Recent LLCC graduate Rashawn and support our students.”
Jones is one of the friendly faces a new support here, you can do it!”
student encounters when they enroll.
As an admissions and registration
representative, he asks a few questions to
get to know each student.
LLCC Services That Helped Rashawn Succeed
(and he recommends to students)
New Student Orientation “I liked how small this was.
With all of my friends going away to college, it helped me meet
some new people. I also met with my student success coach
Research shows that (pages 5-6), and we talked about my goals and how to get there.”
TRIO Program “TRIO is for students who are first in their
the more students families to go to college and/or low income. TRIO helped me
get in touch with tutors and other support when I needed it. I
are connected and could always drop in and talk over any challenges I was facing.
I also got comfortable being around the other TRIO students
engaged in their and started participating with them in TRIO activities.”
Professors “One of my most influential professors was
college experience, the Tameka Johnson-Tillman, who taught me how to write and
analyze what I read. I never thought I was a good writer, but
more likely they are to she brought it out in me and gave me special assistance when
I asked for it. Talk to your professors; they’re there to help.”
persist and complete. Center for Academic Success “I worked with
both peer tutors (fellow students) and academic success
professionals for one-on-one help with tough classes. My
grades started improving and things turned around.” In
addition to tutoring, the Center offers study skills seminars
and Writing and Math Centers for personalized assistance
with challenging assignments. All services are free.
Jones also applied for LLCC Foundation scholarships and a
student worker position, which allowed him to work less in
retail and have more time to study. His grades improved, and
he discovered he loved working in a job where he could help
other students.
Rashawn Jones
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Success Coaches
a student’s go-to resource
Among parents’ top concerns about sending their Franzen assists students in person and virtually.
child to college is, “How will they be supported?”
Success Coach “We’re with
Melissa Franzen and
Charissa Fox students start
to finish, their
personal coach
and guide.”
New communication methods give students
what they need at that moment. “Our texting app
has given me an opportunity to connect with them
in real time,” says Clemons. “I provide information
and receive feedback quickly. It is working because
students like that I am available (at their
Success Coach fingertips) and appreciate knowing www.llcc.edu/student-success
Laurie Clemons and that they can count on me for
Nate Wirsing support and encouragement.”
Success Coach Melissa
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Phi Theta Kappa
Jenny Haggerty
“It has been so
encouraging to be a
a distinction that lasts a lifetime part of a group of goal-
oriented students and
The prestige of joining an international honor society is O’Beirne Crisis Nursery, Habitat for Humanity and
open to any LLCC student who works hard to achieve
it. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) at LLCC is recognized as a
organ donation. supporting leadership
Five Star Chapter, the highest distinction awarded.
staff. PTK has opened
up opportunities in my
education that I didn’t
even dream possible.”
Last year, three LLCC PTK members
were among 207 students nationwide
named 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of
Promise Scholars, each receiving
a $1,000 scholarship. Scholars
were chosen based on academic
achievement, community service
and leadership potential. “We were
proud to have three recipients of this
prestigious award in one year,” says
Dr. Gordon. “Phi Theta Kappa is an
honor society that not only recognizes
but also encourages top academic
achievement as well as development of
leadership skills.”
Jonathan Nanyaro Julia Kienzler Hyler Pence Megan Jamison
www.llcc.edu/phi-theta-kappa
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Preparing leaders
HSEN 4 Launching a podcast on the presidential election,
Honor Student Election participating in state and national government
News Podcast 4 – election simulations, serving on the Board of Trustees, fighting
predictions. inequities at home and abroad: LLCC students are
youtu.be preparing for a lifetime of leadership.
Students in the political
science honors class
were tasked with finding
truthful, unbiased
information regarding
the 2020 election and
decided to launch a
podcast as their forum.
Allyssa Yard Anna Crumbaugh Will Truman Julian Marvel Emma Shafer
“The most important thing we learned wrote scripts and reviewed each podcast gained leadership skills through represents students on the LLCC Board used lessons learned at LLCC to fight
through producing the podcast was that before submission. “I had a very clear LLCC’s Model Illinois Government of Trustees. “The student trustee position inequities. “I did an internship with
the truth is out there if you take time picture of just how hard it was to keep (MIG) and Model United Nations grants me the power to advocate for the a social enterprise in Cape Town,
to look for it,” says Allyssa Yard. “We personal biases out of the news. Researchers (MUN) simulations, participating student body, ensuring that decisions made South Africa my last semester at
first presented the widely held belief or could choose sources which supported their with college students from across keep the students’ interests in mind,” says LLCC,” says Shafer. “We focused
story, and then countered it with facts view, writers could only tell one side of the state and nation. “Model Illinois Marvel. “The student trustee office fosters on providing job opportunities
and trustworthy information. By doing the story, speakers could use their tone to Government was one of the best confidence, decisiveness, responsibility for people living in townships and
so, it was very easy to see that the most interpret the words in a way they approved experiences I’ve had, not just in school and creative problem solving. It includes working with the plant spekboom,
popular stories circulating were crafted of, and even the editors could take out bits but in life,” says Truman. “Professor learning to write policies, college focusing on environmental
with views, not truth, in mind. So, not they disagreed with. One of the best ways John Vinzant prepared me to write my governance, budget analysis and to make sustainability as well as social equity.
only did fact-checking help reveal the of preventing this was making sure we had own legislation and to refine my debate decisions that affect people’s lives. I also worked for two summers while
truth, it also taught us that the truth is a mixture of people on each team, whose skills. At the MIG conference, I won at LLCC for Appalachia Service
usually right below the surface if you conflicting biases would hold each other the Outstanding Freshman in the Senate Project, providing home repair and
care to look for it.” accountable.” award. This gave me the confidence to working to eradicate substandard
lead, not just in politics but in life and housing in Central Appalachia. I was
gave me a hands-on understanding of also able to gain hands-on political
government. Model United Nations experience working at U.S. Sen.
with Professor McDonald was another Tammy Duckworth’s office for two
“We take pride in equipping students with intellectual tools/ways of fantastic experience. semesters while at LLCC. I never
would have pursued that opportunity
thinking about things that can serve them well in all sorts of areas. without the urging of political science
professors and the introduction to
Studying political science won’t, generally, tell you what to think this field. I currently go to The New
School in New York City, where I
about a topic — but does provide some tools for how to think about plan to graduate with a B.A. in urban
studies. I also will start an internship
some of the most pressing issues facing the country and the world.” at the NYC Mayor’s Office of
Immigrant Affairs soon, which I’m
excited about!”
Chris McDonald, Ph.D., professor of political science
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Respiratory
therapists saving lives on the
front lines
“Anyone interested in health care and saving lives to me, and this program has proved that. Respiratory
should consider the in-demand field of respiratory therapy is much more than meets the eye.”
therapy,” says Jan Szoke, director of LLCC’s
respiratory care program. “The shortage of
respiratory therapists is so acute that our students are
Candice Nunn Paul Grieser
receiving multiple job offers before they graduate,
with health care providers competing with each other
on salary.”
www.llcc.edu/respiratory-care
Another in-demand occupation is surgical technology.
Surgical technologists or technicians help prepare the
operating room, check and/or assemble equipment, assist the
surgeon during the operation and transfer patients to their
rooms. At LLCC, surgical technology students get hands-on
experience in an operating room lab and are prepared to
directly enter the workforce. LLCC students can earn a two-
year degree in surgical technology or 16-week central sterile
service technician certificate.
www.llcc.edu/surgical-technology
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Upgrade Don’t have
time for a
Just added at LLCC-Medical
District are these online
career options:
your career
degree?
Short-term Health Care
with new online training
Optician Certification Training
Certified Pharmaceutical Sales
certificates can boost Representative
Advanced Hospital Coding and
your CCS Prep
LLCC-Medical District (renamed from Capital City to determine what they’re interested in and what career! Medical Interpreter (Spanish/
Training Center) at 130 W. Mason St., Springfield is program would fit in their life and goals,” says English)
now offering a number of online, short-term training Luebbert. “For instance, someone who loves to draw Advanced Medical Interpreter
programs in health care, information technology and may be able to turn that ability into a career as a web Certified Physical Therapy Aide
human resources. designer. Someone who likes to take care of people Certified Professional Medical
might be well suited to a particular career in health Auditor
care that they didn’t even know existed.” Certified Risk Adjustment Coder
Medical Office Manager
Patient Care Technician
Information Technology
Intro to Sharepoint 2019
Systems Security Certified
Practitioner (SSCP)
AWS System Operations
Certification Bundle
Certified Information Security
Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems
Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Systems
Security Professional (CISSP)
Python Developer
Java Programmer + Python
Developer
Oracle SQL and PL/SQL +
Summer and Fall 2021 Hands-on Programs Pharmacy Technician - $2,950
Info. Session: April 22, 5:30 p.m. Rachel Duff, R.N. Python Developer
Massage Therapy - $6,995 Class: July 20–Oct. 26, Tues. evenings Oracle SQL and PL/SQL +
July 19 – June 15; Mon. & Thurs. evenings Externship: Oct. 27–Dec. 6; Graduation: Dec. 16 Python Developer + Java
Programmer
Dental Assistant - $3,500 Phlebotomy Technician - $2,490 Front-End Web Developer
Info. Session: April 13, 5:30 p.m. Info. Session: May 3, 5:30 p.m.
Full Stack Software Developer
Class: July 20–Oct. 19, Tues. & Thurs. evenings Class: July 22–Sept. 16, Mon. & Thurs. evenings
Lab: July 23–Oct. 15, Fri. mornings Externship Group A Sept. 20–Oct. 15; B: Oct. 18–Nov. 19 JavaScript Developer
Externship: Oct. 20–Dec. 3; Graduation: Dec. 14 Graduation Group A: Oct. 25; Group B: Dec. 2 Web Applications Developer
Web Applications Developer Plus
Medical Assistant - $4,150 Veterinary Assistant - $2,490 Human Resources
Info. Session: April 1, 5:30 p.m. Info. Session: April 22, 5:30 p.m. Human Resources Manager
Class: Aug. 9–Dec. 15, Mon. & Wed. evenings Class: July 28–Dec. 15, Mon. & Wed. evenings
Externship: Jan. 3–21; Graduation: Jan. 31 Human Resources Senior Manager
Externship: Jan. 3–Feb. 25; Graduation: March 7
CNA to MA Bridge - $1,999 www.llcc.edu/medical-district-
Info. Session: April 1, 5:30 p.m. online-courses
Class: Aug. 10–Oct. 2, Tues. & Thurs. evenings www.llcc.edu /medical-district
Externship: Oct. 10–29; Graduation: Nov. 9
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“I chose the medical
assistant program
to gain more
Workforce
knowledge, further
my education and
utilize my skills in
Equity Initiative
changing lives, building futures
the medical field.
Becoming a medical LaCrea Lott
LaCrea Lott serves patients as a medical assistant at with them as they went through their programs,
assistant allowed Springfield Clinic. offering encouragement, motivation and assistance.
This program gives our participants a sense of hope
me to experience and enables them to have a stronger outlook on the
future for themselves and their families.
more of a clinical
side of patient care
and to see if I wanted
to continue on to
become a nurse,
nurse practitioner or
physician assistant.”
WEI is funded through an Illinois Community
College Board grant. Participants are enrolled in
programs including Basic Nurse Assistant (CNA),
Central Sterile Service Technician, Clinical Medical
Assistant, CNA to Clinical Medical Assistant, Dental
Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician Basic,
Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician,
Truck Driver Training, Automotive Technology,
Welding and HVACR.
www.llcc.edu/open-door-wei
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Tips From
For great grilling:
• Use commercial quality tools. There are a lot of grill sets
that look cool, but I prefer restaurant tools to cook with;
they are very durable and easier to handle.
• Check grill temperature. Being very careful, hold your hand
Our Experts!
about five inches above the grill grate. You should be able
to hold it there a few seconds before it gets uncomfortable:
two to three seconds for high heat, five to seven seconds for
medium heat and eight to 10 seconds for low heat.
• Use your hand to check steak temperature. Hold one hand
relaxed out in front of you. Using your index finger of your
other hand, press the fleshy part just next to your thumb
LLCC applied and emerging technology instructors are experts – this is how a rare steak feels after grilling. Now with the
same “tester” hand, just touch the tip of your index finger to
and have extensive work experience in their fields. Who better to the tip of your thumb (don’t squeeze, just touch together).
Now press the same fleshy spot next to your thumb — this
consult for “insider” tips? is how a medium rare steak feels. Continue through the rest
• Check vehicle alignment and wheel balance. Check for of your fingers. Middle finger to thumb = medium steak,
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, • Check and inspect the condensate drain in your central bent or damaged wheels. Poor winter road conditions are ring finger to thumb = medium-well steak and pinky to
air conditioner, furnace and/or heat pump (when in hard on wheels, tires and steering/suspension components. thumb = well-done.
Refrigeration (HVACR) Vehicle alignment can be off after many months of poor • Invest in quality sauces, rubs and spices. Try local! Go to
cooling mode). A plugged drain can cause water damage
in the house and affect indoor humidity levels. winter road conditions. Improper wheel alignment can the small, local grocers and look for locally made items.
Kirn Wildhaber, HVACR professional with over 20
• Check controls of the system to ensure proper and safe cause excessive tire wear and poor fuel mileage. There are a lot of gems out there made right here in Central
years of experience and LLCC instructor says, “As a
operation. Check the starting cycle of the equipment to Illinois.
homeowner you need to maintain your equipment to
assure the system starts, operates and shuts off properly. What to look for when buying a used vehicle — “chrome • Invest in quality meat, fish and veggies. Again, you can get
prevent future breakdowns and expensive repairs. Spring
• Replace the air filter. Dirty air filters reduce the system’s doesn’t get you home” some great stuff that is grown right here in our neck-o-the-
is a great time to get your cooling system checked for peak
comfort level and capacity due to the reduced airflow. • A vehicle history report like a Carfax is a good step. They woods!
performance by having a contractor do an annual pre-
Poor airflow creates increased energy costs and reduces don’t catch everything however. • Keep a squirt gun or spray bottle on hand. When you grill
season checkup. Contractors will be less busy in the spring
the life of the equipment. • Request vehicle service history reports/documentation. Not there can be flare ups; be sure to extinguish them quickly.
than hotter summer months. Remember to also change
• Clean evaporator and condenser air conditioning coils. all vehicles have this information on file. Another good spray to have on hand is a flavored oil; they
batteries in your thermostat.”
Dirty coils reduce the system’s ability to cool your • Not sure about a vehicle? Have a qualified technician look even make smoke flavored oils for the grill. Do not spray oil
home and cause the system to run longer, increasing at it first. The cost of paying someone who is qualified on flames or a hot grill!
energy costs and reducing the life of the equipment. to inspect the vehicle far outweighs the cost of buying • Have foil on hand or a “grill wok.” Foil, grill baskets and
• Check your central air conditioner’s refrigerant something that needs lots of repairs. Just because the car woks are a great way to grill a bunch of small items at once
level and adjust if necessary. Too much or too little visually looks good doesn’t mean the powertrain and other without falling through the grates.
refrigerant will make your system less efficient, areas have been maintained properly. Think of the old
increasing energy costs and reducing the life of the saying, “chrome doesn’t get you home.”
equipment.
• Clean and adjust blower components to provide Culinary
proper system airflow for greater comfort levels.
Airflow problems can reduce your system’s efficiency Chef Sean Keeley, culinary specialist, asks: Ready for spring
by up to 15%. weather and cooking outside? Make sure your grill is! That
includes seasoning it with an onion or bacon.
• First, inspect your grill. Look for cracks in the burners or
Automotive Technology
insects that like to hide in them over the winter. If they
seem too damaged to use, head down to the hardware store
Damon Tanke, automotive service excellence (ASE)
and get replacement parts.
certified master automotive technician and professor of
A spring HVAC maintenance checkup should include • Scrape the grate, and clean the inside of the whole grill with
auto tech at LLCC, has these tips to keep our vehicles
the following: soap and water. Wash down the inside of the lid; carbon
running smoothly with the change of seasons.
• Check thermostat settings to ensure the cooling system buildup can create carcinogens when cooking and prevent
• Clean road salt off vehicle, the undercarriage as well.
keeps you comfortable when you are home and saves even heating. Empty and replace the oil catch if needed.
Salt damages not only the vehicle’s body but suspension,
energy while you are away. • If using charcoal, empty the ash catch. This should be done
brakes, wheels, structure and final drive parts.
• Ask an HVAC professional to tighten all electrical often. Ashes sitting in the grill will absorb moisture, which
• Have the vehicle safety-inspected after winter. Check
is the perfect recipe for rust. www.llcc.edu/applied-and-emerging-technologies
connections and measure voltage and current on motors. lights, air filters (make sure they have not been damaged
Faulty electrical connections can cause unsafe operation • Take the grill grates inside and scrub, get them nice and
by rodents, snow, salt or water intrusion.) Make sure
of your system and reduce the life of major components. clean and then when ready to grill, preheat and rub an onion
backup sensors/cameras are cleared of mud and snow
• Lubricate all moving parts. Parts that lack lubrication half and/or a raw slice of bacon on the grate to “season” it
for proper operation. Lots of modern vehicles have
cause friction in motors and increase the amount of before you start cooking.
these now.
electricity you use.
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It’s not just about cost, it’s about value. What is the as a loan specialist to assist with any loan questions
long-term value of attending LLCC? We asked an they may have. Staff help students by appointment,
economics professor. phone and email so they know exactly how much aid
per semester for full-time, in-district student enrolled “The low cost of attending LLCC provides they will be receiving.”
in 15 standard credit hours. Books: approximately
$540 per semester (varies by course and choice of media). long-term economic advantage to its graduates,” Most people know LLCC costs less than a four-
says Dr. Colette D’Cruz Endeley, LLCC professor year college, university or private technical institute.
23 of economics. “Lower cost in education avails
extra resources to an LLCC student for other
needed expenses, savings or investments. An LLCC
But consider the value of what you get for your
money at LLCC:
• High quality, accredited education
FACULTY/STUDENT RATIO 1:17 education at a low cost implies low student debt to • Small class sizes with personal attention
be repaid later. • Outstanding professors whose No. 1 focus is
teaching
“LLCC students spend less for their • Intense student support and wraparound services
• Long history of excellence in online education
59 education but are competitive
with graduates of more expensive
• No or little student debt
• Financial aid and scholarships available
• Beautiful, safe campus
institutions in later earnings. • State-of-the-art facilities
LLCC graduates receive a greater • A diverse student body of all ages
• Career services to help you find a job
return from their educational • Vibrant student life and leadership opportunities
O N L I N E L E A R N I N G investments.” • NJCAA athletics including coed esports
4,150
students took online classes in 2019-20
LLCC’s financial aid staff works to help students cut
the price tag of college.
“Student loan debt can cause financial stress and
Median earning of full time-employees by
educational attainment
Less than high school diploma $31,315
even delay major life decisions like buying a home or High School $40,510
car or saving for retirement,” says Alison Mills (left),
Cost
C O S TSavings
S A V I N G S
director of financial aid at LLCC. “By attending
Associate degree $50,079
of approximately $10,000-$36,000 LLCC, students can reduce or even eliminate their Source: American Association of Community Colleges Fast Facts 2020
reliance on student loans.”
Private University She says her staff is ready to help students and Need help getting started?
$40,380
families navigate the ins and outs of financial aid. Call 217-786-2227 or text 217-292-7874.
Based on average “We host activities to encourage and promote
Public undergraduate tuition and FAFSA completion so students know their eligibility www.llcc.edu/financial-aid
University fees in Illinois for 30
$14,125 for federal aid. We offer FAFSA completion
semester hours in FY
2021. workshops and provide one-on-one FAFSA
Community College Source of data: Illinois Community College
Financial Aid director completion assistance for students and their families.
$4,480 Board https://www.iccb.org/iccb/wp-con- Alison Mills “We have a Veterans Affairs representative to
tent/pdfs/faqs/Cost_FY21.pdf
and Molly Casper assist students using their veterans benefits as well
19 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - APRIL 2021 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - APRIL 2021 20LLCC Foundation introduces “My career goal is to
Loyalty Circle
be an engineer. I was
inspired to choose this
career path because
it will give me the
“Life happens; sometimes we need a little or a lot receive invitations from LLCC President Warren opportunity to apply
of help,” says Karen Sanders, vice president of to be her guest at special gatherings, regular
advancement and executive director of the LLCC communications where she will share her thoughts mathematics to the real
Foundation. about important news affecting the college, and world. I enjoy figuring
recognition in the LLCC Foundation Circle of
Friends newsletter and website. out how things work
and watching others
Benefits to Students
build, fix or make things
Loyalty Circle members will directly impact LLCC more efficient. I am also
students like these:
• Ashley – a single mom who didn’t have access to a interested in robotics. A
The LLCC Foundation Loyalty Circle was created computer when classes moved to a virtual format scholarship from LLCC
as a means of providing annual unrestricted because of the pandemic. Thanks to donors, she
financial support for students and programs. received a laptop to use for her online studies. will allow more of the
Connected by their shared commitment to LLCC, • Dean – a military veteran in the truck driver
training program, looking for a new career to
money I have saved to
members of the Loyalty Circle will assist LLCC
President Dr. Charlotte Warren in advancing the provide an income for his family after being go toward a master’s
furloughed from his current position with a local
college’s mission to provide district residents with
restaurant
degree. I need to save
quality educational programs and services that are
accessible, affordable and responsive to individual • Sara – a hearing impaired student needing assistive as much money as
technology when returning to the classroom after 20
and community needs.
years possible since accredited
• Jason – a single father studying political engineering schools
LLCC students’ stories are extraordinary in many science who began a new career journey after a
ways. For many students, the educational journey debilitating injury are very expensive.
is not a straight line. There are twists and turns,
setbacks and challenges. LLCC students persevere
Receiving a scholarship
The gift of an education has long-lasting effects and
thanks, in great part, to generous community friends: a far-reaching impact. Loyalty Circle membership will help with debt and
people who give because they believe in students.
This circle of supporters truly gives the gift of
requires an annual unrestricted investment of allow me to continue my
$500 or more to the LLCC Foundation. For more
learning by providing resources for: information, contact Karen Sanders at education.”
• Technology, including laptops karen.sanders@llcc.edu or 217-786-2784.
• Lab equipment for tomorrow’s scientists and Sierra Eigenmann
nurses www.llccfoundation.org
• Tuition and books
• Emergency assistance for dedicated students
overcoming obstacles
• Seed capital or funds for new programming
Loyalty Circle Benefits
Besides the benefit of knowing they are helping
students succeed with their education and helping
them toward a successful future, members will
21 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - APRIL 2021 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - APRIL 2021 22LLCC OFFERS: Applied and Emerging Certificates of Achievement
Baking and Pastry
Neurodiagnostic Technology
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Associate in Engineering Science
Engineering Science
Associate in Applied Science
Accounting Specialist
TRANSFER DEGREES
Technologies Culinary Manager Respiratory Care Associate in Applied Science Business
Hospitality Supervisor Associate in Arts Computer Systems Criminal Justice
Associate in Arts and Associate in TRANSPORTATION CENTER Value-Added Local Food Exercise and Sports Science Certificates of Achievement Early Childhood Care and Education
Science degrees are designed for OF EXCELLENCE Certificates of Completion Associate in Science Computer Science Certificates of Achievement
transfer as the first two years of a Associate in Applied Science First Cook Pre-Nursing Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship
Airframe and Powerplant Aviation Hospitality Professional Certificates of Achievement Certificates of Completion Certificates of Completion
baccalaureate/bachelor’s degree.
Mechanics Early Childhood Education Credential
Diagnostic Medical Sonography CISCO Network Administrator Training
CAREER AND TECHNICAL DEGREES
Automotive Technology
Aviation Management Arts and Medical Coding Specialist Help Desk Level II
Early Childhood Education Credential
Associate in Applied Science degrees Certificates of Achievement Communication Paramedic
Practical Nurse
Online Degrees
Computer Science -
Level III
are designed to lead directly to Automotive Technician Management
Certificates of Completion Associate in Arts
Aviation Airframe Technician Associate in Arts Online Degrees
technical and career employment after Aviation Powerplant Technician Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Computer Systems -
Art Accounting - Associate in Arts
program completion. Courses may Certificates of Completion Advanced Technician Firefighter Associate in Applied Science
Digital Media Design Business Administration -
also transfer. Auto Heating and Air Conditioning Basic Nurse Assistant Online Certificates Associate in Arts
Music
Brakes Basic Operations Firefighter CISCO Network Administrator Training - Criminal Justice -
Speech Communication
Steering and Alignment Central Sterile Service Technician Certificate of Completion Associate in Arts
CAREER AND TECHNICAL World Languages
Emergency Medical Responder Computer Administration -
Tire Service and Suspension Systems Criminal Justice -
CERTIFICATES Associate in Fine Arts
Truck Driver Training CDL Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Achievement Associate in Applied Science
Music Performance
Certificates of Achievement (30 or Workforce Development Programs Fire Apparatus Engineer History - Associate in Arts
Studio Art
more credit hours) and Certificates of Aerial/Scissor Lift Certification
CPR/First Aid Certification
Associate in Applied Science
Fire Prevention Principles
Fire Service Instructor I
Natural and Psychology - Associate in Arts
Completion (less than 30 credit hours)
Forklift Training Certification Graphic Design Technology
Fire Service Instructor II Agricultural Sociology - Associate in Arts
are designed to lead to employment
or additional career training after
Hazwoper 8-hour Training/Refresher Certificates of Achievement
Digital App Design and Development
Fire Service Vehicle Operator Sciences
Intro to Solar Photovoltaic Fire Tactics and Strategy I
program completion. OSHA 10 Certification Digital Multimedia Design
Hazardous Materials for the First Associate in Arts
INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE:
Solar Site Assessor Training Digital Web Design and Development
Responder Agriculture LLCC TUITION*
Certificates of Completion
SHORT-TERM CAREER TRAINING/ Technical Rescue Awareness Geography
INDUSTRIAL CENTER Audio Production
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Vehicle/Machinery Operations Associate in Science Summer 2021 Session
OF EXCELLENCE Screen Graphics
Short-term Career Training Biology In-District Tuition $133.00/credit hour
PROGRAMS Associate in Applied Science (located at LLCC-Medical District, 130 W. Mason) Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Short-term career training programs Commercial Electrical Maintenance
Construction Occupations
English and CNA to Medical Assistant Geology
Out-of-District Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$266.00/credit hour
$399.00/credit hour
are offered at LLCC-Medical District,
130 W. Mason in Springfield. Costs
Customized Applied Technology Humanities Dental Assistant
ECG Technician
Physics
Fall 2021 Semester
Electrical Distribution Lineman Associate in Applied Science
Massage Therapy In-District Tuition $134.50/credit hour
are not tuition-based and are specific Certificates of Achievement Associate in Arts Agri-Business Management
Out-of-District Tuition $269.00/credit hour
English Medical Assistant Horticulture
to each program. Also, one and two- Advanced-Level Welding Out-of-State Tuition $403.50/credit hour
Journalism Personal Trainer Precision Agronomy and
day training classes (OSHA, Forklift, Electrical Distribution Lineman
Maintenance Liberal Arts Pharmacy Technician Custom Application
CPR, Solar) are offered in the LLCC Phlebotomy Technician *Some programs, including online, carry
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Philosophy Certificates of Completion specific or variable tuition rates and special
Workforce Careers Center. Refrigeration Associate in General Education Veterinary Assistant Precision Agronomy Operator course fees. Please refer to www.llcc.edu/
Industrial Maintenance Technology Liberal Arts Online Degree Landscape Design/Turf Management tuition for more information.
ONLINE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Mechatronics Online Degrees LPN to ADN Transition -
LLCC offers online degrees and Residential Construction
Certificates of Completion
English - Associate in Arts
Liberal Arts - Associate in Arts
Specialty Program
Online Certificates of Completion
Social Sciences FINANCIAL AID is available to those who
certificates. Visit www.llcc.edu/online
Basic Multipractice Welding Philosophy - Associate in Arts Fire Prevention Principles and Business qualify and are enrolled in an eligible degree or
for more information. Certified Production Technician Fire Service Instructor I certificate program. Visit www.llcc.edu/financial-
Associate in Arts aid or call 217-786-2237. Payment plans are
COMMUNITY EDUCATION, CULINARY
Commercial Electrical Maintenance
Industrial Technologies Health Fire Service Instructor II
Fire Tactics & Strategy I Accounting available.
INSTITUTE, COLLEGE FOR KIDS Intermediate-Level Welding Professions Business Administration
SCHOLARSHIPS are available through
LLCC offers many non-credit,
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
HEALTH CARE CENTER
Mathematics and Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education the LLCC Foundation. Scholarships for the
personal enrichment classes for all CULINARY AND OF EXCELLENCE Computer Science Elementary Education 2021-2022 academic year have been awarded.
Applications for the 2022-2023 academic year
ages. Costs are specific to each class. HOSPITALITY CENTER Associate in Applied Science History
OF EXCELLENCE Human Services will be accepted Dec. 1, 2021-March 1, 2022.
Associate Degree Nursing Associate in Arts
Associate in Applied Science Political Science Students fill out one application to be considered
Associate Degree Radiography Computer Science
Psychology for all applicable scholarships.
Culinary Arts Associate Degree Surgical Technology Associate in Science
Secondary Education Visit www.llccfoundation.org/scholarships.
Hospitality Management Emergency Medical Services
Sociology
Fire Science Technology Mathematics
23 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - APRIL 2021 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - APRIL 2021 24REGISTER NOW! CLASSES
CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 7
Summer Session June 7-July 29 Hospitality Internship LRS AVIATION TAYLORVILLE Elementary Spanish II Music in America
Mod 5 June 7-July 1
Human Anatomy & Physiology I CENTER SUMMER SESSION Ethics: Morality & Contemp Values Natural Disasters
Human Anatomy & Physiology II June 7-July 29 Financial Accounting Neuroanatomy for EEG
Mod 6 July 5-29 Introduction to Digital Media MOD 5 June 7-July 1 Basic Carpentry II First-Year Experience Personality Theory and Adjustment
Classes subject to change. Introductory Statistics
Introduction to Psychology
Airframe Inspection Basic Nurse Assistant Fundamentals of Music Physical Geography
General Education Mathematics Physics I
For the latest list of classes: Intro to Patient Care & Clinic
Composite, Sheet Metal, Struct. & Fab.
Ice/Rain Control & Fire Protection Sys.
Composition I
Growth and Development in Early Physics II
Composition II
www.llcc.edu/course-schedule Kinesiology Propellers Introduction to Psychology Childhood Years Principles of Economics I
Light Duty Diesel Engines Turbine Engines Introduction to Sociology Health in Today’s Society Principles of Economics II
Microbiology Microbiology Hist of Western Civilization I Private Applied Music – Inst.
SPRINGFIELD MIG Welding Hist of Western Civilization II Private Applied Music – Keybd
MOD 6 July 5-29 Public Speaking Fundamentals
SUMMER SESSION Motors and Generators TIG Welding History of Non-Western Art Private Applied Music – Vocal
June 7-July 29 Paramedic – Specialized Care Engine Lubrication and Cooling
Welding Capstone Pre-Certificate Human Anatomy & Physiology I Public Speaking Fundamentals
Advanced EMT – Special Popula Principals of Economics Engine Systems Human Anatomy & Physiology II Quantitative Literacy
Adv. RC Practices & Proc. II Public Speaking Fundamentals Ice/Rain Control & Fire Protection Sys. Human Biology Shakespeare
Agri-Business Internship Purchasing Powerplant Inspection and Review ONLINE Human Development Social Problems
Aluminum Welding Radiographic Procedures I Wood Structures, Aircraft Coverings & SUMMER SESSION Human Nutrition Social-Psychology
Anatomy and Physiology for Coders Service Management Finishes June 7-July 29 Intermediate Spanish II State & Local Government
Basic Nurse Assistant Surgical Procedures II Abnormal Psychology Internship Statics
Biology TIG Welding JACKSONVILLE Art Appreciation Intro. to American Politics Students With Disabilities
Cake Decorating & Artis. Bread Trigonometry SUMMER SESSION Biology Intro. to Child Psychology Substance Abuse
Calculus & Analytic Geometry I Vascular Sonography June 7-July 29 Calc. & Analytic Geometry I Intro. to Comp with EGL 101 01 Understanding Technology Today
Calculus & Analytic Geometry II Vocational-Technical Math Basic Nurse Assistant Calc. & Analytic Geometry II Intro. to Early Childhood Educ. United States History Since 1877
Calculus for Bus. & Soc. Sci. Website Design I Composition I Calc. & Analytic Geometry III Intro. to Literature: Novel United States History to 1877
Certificate Internship Welding Capstone Pre-Certificate Composition II Calc. for Bus. & Soc. Sci. Intro. to Literature: Poetry Women’s Literature
Chemistry I Human Anatomy & Physiology II Circuit Analysis Intro. to Women’s Studies World Regional Geography
Chemistry II MOD 5 June 7-July 1 Introduction to Composition College Algebra Introduction to Astronomy World Religions
Clinical Internship II AC&DC Elec Theory & Schem. Des. College Success Skills Introduction to Business
Introduction to Psychology
Clinical Internship III Alternating Current Electricity Composition I Introduction to Human Services MOD 5 June 7-July 1
Introduction to Sociology
Clinical Practice III Coop Education Work Experience Composition II Introduction to Humanities Developmental Arithmetic I
Microbiology
Clinical Practicum I Computer Applications & Concepts Introduction to Law Enforcement
Practical Nursing III Developmental Beg. Algebra I
Clinical Practicum II Computer Programming Concepts Introduction to Linear Algebra
MOD 6 July 5-29 Computer Science I Introduction to Logic
Developmental Int. Algebra I
College Algebra
Contemporary Chemistry
Coop Education Work Experience LITCHFIELD Computerized Acctg. Application Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Illustrator
Crop Scouting
Heat Generating Systems SUMMER SESSION Contemporary Chemistry Introduction to Psychology
Culinary Internship June 7-July 29 Criminal Law Introduction to Sociology MOD 6 July 5-29
Developmental Theory
LLCC-MEDICAL DISTRICT Basic Nurse Assistant Criminology Introductory Statistics Developmental Arithmetic II & PreAlg.
Evaluation and Management Coding
SUMMER SESSION Biology Database Applications Instructional Technology Developmental Beg. Algebra II
Financial Accounting June 7-July 29 Composition I Differential Equations LGBTQ Studies Developmental Int. Algebra II
Foundations of Radiologic Tech. CNA to Medical Assistant Bridge Composition II Dynamics Managerial Accounting Introduction to Photoshop
General Education Mathematics Phlebotomy Training Introduction to Composition Elementary French I Mechanics of Materials Workplace Safety Certification
Heating and Air Conditioning Introduction to Psychology Elementary French II Medical Terminology
Practical Nursing III Elementary Spanish I Music Appreciation
www.llcc.edu/summer-classes
25 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - APRIL 2021 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - APRIL 2021 26COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES
LLCC ADULT EDUCATION | The Bridge to Your Success LLCC Community Education offers non-credit, personal enrichment and career-focused classes with self-paced and instructor-
led options. Currently, classes are being offered online in partnership with Ed2Go with start dates each month. For class
Millennium Center | 217-786-2349 | www.llcc.edu/adult-education
details and for more information, visit www.llcc.edu/community-education and click on current offerings, or call 217-786-2432.
Today’s adult education does not stop at a high school to successfully transition to college-level coursework and/
diploma or English language acquisition, it bridges to a or the workforce. An online option is available for eligible ARTS & DESIGN Individual Excellence Introduction to Stock Options PHOTOGRAPHY
career path. “The purpose of the Workforce Innovation students. Students may enroll in an adult education bridge or Introduction to Interior Design Keys to Successful Money The Analysis and Valuation Discover Digital Photography
Opportunity Act (WIOA), passed in 2014, is to provide pathways program at the same time. Drawing for the Absolute Management of Stocks Mastering Your Digital SLR
integrative services to all citizens to find meaningful pathways Beginner Business and Marketing Writing Camera
to careers and a living wage. Adult Education is a core part of English as a Second Language (ESL) Digital Scrapbooking Resume Writing Workshop HEALTH & FITNESS Secrets of Better Photography
this,” says Jamil Steele, director of LLCC Adult Education. Students in these classes come from approximately 40 different How to Get Started in Game Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay Helping Elderly Parents Photographing Nature With
countries and speak up to 35 different languages! We offer basic Development Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Lose Weight and Keep it Off Your Digital Camera
“We attempt to transition or bridge our students into instruction in English, including listening, speaking, reading Creating WordPress Websites Business Introduction to Natural Health Photographing People With
training in programs like health care, auto tech, information and writing skills. Beginning to advanced levels are available, Intermediate WordPress Growing Plants for Fun and & Healing Your Digital Camera
technology, truck driving/logistics and culinary/hospitality. and topics include civics, technology, career awareness and Websites Profit Certificate in Mindfulness Travel Photography for the
So when these students come in, we determine what career employability. In some classes, ESL students enjoy field trips, Designing Effective Websites Small Business Marketing on a Certificate in Meditation Digital Photographer
they might be interested in, and while they are preparing for campus activities and guest speaker opportunities, all designed Responsive Web Design Shoestring Budget Genealogy Basics Intro to Lightroom Classic CC
the GED, they’re also starting the first steps in training for to assist in transitioning to college-level coursework and/or the Creating Mobile Apps With Introduction to Google Marriage and Relationships: Photoshop Elements for the
one of these careers.” workforce. HTML5 Analytics Keys to Success Digital Photographer
Managing Web Design Projects Professional Sales Skills Introduction to Natural Health
To anyone without a high school diploma or the ability to Adult Career Pathways
speak and read English, Steele has this message: “We’d be glad These programs provide you with a pathway to various Adobe Animate CC Training & Healing TEST PREPARATION
Introduction to Guitar COMPUTER Happy & Healthy Pregnancy GRE Prep Series
to be a guiding light for you to help you improve your life careers. You will improve basic skills in reading, writing and
Introduction to Photoshop CC APPLICATIONS SAT/ACT Prep Series
and move forward.” math to prepare you for college credit coursework. We also LANGUAGE
Intermediate Photoshop CC Microsoft Access 2019/Office LSAT Prep Series
teach you how to search for a job and be employable, use Speed Spanish
More information on the free services available through Introduction to Photoshop CS5 365 GMAT Preparation
technology and be successful in college. You may earn college Speed Spanish II
LLCC Adult Education is available at www.llcc.edu/adult- Intermediate Photoshop CS5 Microsoft Access 2016
credit and a certificate in the process. Instruction varies for Spanish for Medical WRITING
education or by calling 217-786-2349. Introduction to Photoshop CS6 Microsoft Access 2013
specific careers. Professionals Grammar Refresher
Intermediate Photoshop CS6 Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365
Adult Basic Education (ABE) Locations Microsoft Excel 2016 Spanish for Law Enforcement Writing Essentials
Introduction to InDesign CC
Are you an adult who needs to improve your reading, LLCC Adult Education classes are offered in Springfield, Microsoft Excel 2013 Discover Sign Language Beginning Writer’s Workshop
Intermediate InDesign CC
writing, math and technology skills? ABE classes prepare Beardstown, Jacksonville, Hillsboro, Litchfield and Microsoft Excel – Pivot Tables Beginning Conversational Writing Fiction
Introduction to InDesign CS6
you to transition to a High School Equivalency preparation Taylorville. To request disability accommodations, call Microsoft Outlook 2013 French Introduction to Screenwriting
Introduction to Illustrator CS6
class, a bridge or pathways program, and/or entry-level 217-786-2349. Visit www.llcc.edu/adult-education for Microsoft Outlook 2010 Conversational Japanese The Keys to Effective Editing
Blogging and Podcasting for
employment. Students also receive guidance in choosing a instructions on how to enroll. Microsoft PowerPoint 2019/ Instant Italian Introduction to Journaling
Beginners
career and employability. Office 365 Fundamentals of Technical
As of July 1, 2020, the Lincoln Land Community College Adult Education program is 40
BUSINESS Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 NONPROFIT Writing
High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation Classes percent federally funded in the amount of $218,466 by the Illinois Community College A to Z Grant Writing Write Your Life Story
Board. The LLCC Adult Education program is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Computer Skills for the Microsoft PowerPoint 2013
These classes help you prepare to pass the GED or TASC A to Z Grant Writing II – Beyond Writing for Children
Reasonable accommodations for eligible individuals are available upon request. Contact the Workplace Microsoft Publisher 2013
tests and earn a high school equivalency diploma. Learn how ADA coordinator at 217-786-2349. the Basics Publish and Sell Your E-Books
Achieving Top Search Engine Microsoft Word 2019/
Office 365 Starting a Nonprofit Mystery Writing
Positions
Writing Effective Grant
WORKPLACE SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS Fundamentals of Supervision Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Word 2013 Proposals
Travel Writing
The Craft of Magazine Writing
Workforce Careers Center | 217-786-3675 (info) | 217-786-2292 (registration) | thomas.spears@llcc.edu | www.llcc.edu/workforce and Management
QuickBooks 2019 Advanced Grant Proposal Romance Writing
12 Steps to a Successful Job
Forklift Training Certification Aerial Scissor Lift Training Certification QuickBooks 2018 Writing Write Effective Web Content
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Wed, May 12 | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | $175 Thu, May 13 | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | $100 QuickBooks 2016 Get Grants!
Building Teams That Work
Becoming a Grant Writing
Achieving Success With Difficult QuickBooks 2015
QuickBooks 2013 Consultant
People
Introduction to Nonprofit
We nurture learning. Effective Business Writing
Real Estate Investing
Keyboarding
Introduction to Windows 10 Management
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Keys to Effective Introduction to Oracle
Introduction to Crystal Reports Essentials
Communication
Marketing Your
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Nonprofit
Using Social Media in Business FINANCE
Mastering Public Speaking Accounting Fundamentals
Event Planning Personal Finance
plan to find
15 months to kindergarten entry. Spaces available! Email laurie.rhodes@llcc.edu or Interpersonal Communication Stocks, Bonds, Investing: Oh My!
different photo
call 217-786-2450.
27 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - APRIL 2021 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - APRIL 2021 28YOUTH CLASSES ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING
COLLEGE FOR KIDS (for pre-K through teens) | Registration open now!
Our online classes offer full LLCC College For Kids (CFK) enrichment experiences to be
NATIONAL
ARTS
completed in the comfort of your own home — or backyard. With access to pre-recorded video
for the
content, register for one or more classes each week and complete them during the designated NEA Big Read: Sangamon County presented by
dates at any time and location that is convenient for you.
ENDOWMENT Academy of Lifelong Learning
BIG READ
Each individual $49 class includes instructional video access and a supply kit to-go. Weekly supply
Lincoln Land Community College
kit pickups will be scheduled on the Springfield main campus and at LLCC Outreach Centers in
Beardstown, Jacksonville, Litchfield and Taylorville.
New in 2021: CFK Crew Kits for groups of five or more! Experience the fun of CFK with friends and family nearby or online Managed by Arts Midwest
with virtual “classmates” via your own preferred method of social connection.
arts.gov/neabigread The NEA presents NEA Big Read in partnership with Arts Midwest.
Request a brochure of LLCC’s Youth Culinary and CFK online summer programs by emailing community.education@llcc.edu.
For program updates, pop-up/face-to-face summer options and photo coverage, like us on Facebook!
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APRIL EVENTS based on “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren
www.llcc.edu/nea-big-read-sangamon-county
Book Clubs hosted by “Lab Girl” Book Chat Tales of Beatrix Potter: A
A program of the National Endowment for the Rochester Public Library hosted by Central Illinois Children’s Ballet hosted
CFK GENERAL CLASSES Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA 4/19/2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Reading Council by Springfield Youth
Grades pre-K-2, 3-6, 6-8, 9-12 | Weekly classes running June 29-Aug. 3 Big Read aims to broaden our understanding of 4/21/2021, 7 p.m. Ballet Company
our world, communities and ourselves through We, the Readers … Book 4/24/2021, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Abstract Art & Science Feathered Friends Myths of the Norse Tune Up Time! sharing the joy of a good book. The Academy Club hosted by Lincoln An Ambassador for and
American Sign Language Hangin’ With My Gnomies Opera for Kids Tune Up, Warm Up! of Lifelong Learning presents these free events Library in partnership From the Trees: Science Flowers & Faeries hosted
Art & Literacy: All About Healthy Bodies Over in the Green Grass Watercolor and Ink based around the themes found in “Lab Girl” by with Springfield’s League Literacy and the Future of by Springfield Ballet
Hope Jahren throughout April in partnership of Women Voters Our Fragile Planet hosted Company
Love If You Give a Mouse a … Painting Through Time Watercolor Creations
with local organizations. 4/19/2021, 6:30-8 p.m. by UIS 4/24/2021, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
Art Commotion Ink and Watercolor Photography for All! Watercolor Beginnings:
4/22/2021
Birds of a Feather Kindness Confetti Portrait Perfection A Fresh Start Virginia Eifert: Diversity Book Club: “Lab
Farm to Folk Concert Plant an Illinois Native Girl” hosted by AAUW
Creations With Watercolor Lightning Catcher Safari Time Writers Unite! Tree: Support a Food Springfield Native, Trees for a Changing
hosted by Illinois Diversity Book Club
Eric Carle Collage Love You, Love Your World Scene Maker Movie Music Young Opera Chain hosted by City Prolific Naturalist hosted Climate hosted by
Symphony Orchestra 4/26/2021, 7-8:30 p.m.
Express Myself Make Your Own Graphic Seuss, Science and Silliness Xylophone Along of Springfield Urban by Sangamon County Starhill Forest Arboretum
4/9/2021, 7:30 p.m. and
Fancy Nancy Camp Novel Simple Science at Home Forestry Commission Historical Society 4/22/2021, 1-3 p.m.
Arbor Week Celebration
4/10/2021, 7 p.m.
4/14/2021, 6-7 p.m. 4/20/2021, 10 a.m.
Fantastical Beasts Movie Music South African Safari Struggles for Climate hosted by City of
Tour of Carpenter Park: Springfield Urban
Fantastic Beasts and My Creative Art Studio Summer Senses “Lab Girl” Book Guided Nature and Justice with Dr. Brandon
The Difference a Month Forestry Commission
How to Make Them Mythological Egypt The Summer Five Discussion hosted by Wildflower Hike Derman hosted by
Makes hosted by Friends and Boys and Girls
Girard Township Library hosted by Springfield Lincoln Library
of the Sangamon Valley Clubs of Central Illinois
4/15/2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Civic Garden Club in 4/22/2021, 6:30-8 p.m.
BLACK ROCKET TECHNOLOGY CLASSES 4/10/2021, 1-3 p.m.
partnership with Lincoln 4/27/2021, 3-4 p.m.
Ages 8-14 | Mon-Fri, 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Weekly live classes running June 7-Aug. 16 “Lab Girl” Book Talk “Lab Girl” Earth Day
Natural Materials Collage Memorial Garden
hosted by Auburn Public Book Discussion hosted Bees, Birds, Butterflies
3D Game Design With Code Breakers Minecraft Designers ROBLOX Makers with Paper and Paint 4/20/2021, 1:30 p.m.
Library District by Barnes and Noble in & Blooms: How You Can
Unity Code Your Own Adventure! Minecraft Modders Rocket Kart Racers: Design hosted by Springfield Art Be a Hero for Pollinators
4/16/2021, 5:30-7 p.m. Nature Walk With Tony Springfield
Association
App Attack! eSports Apprentice Minecraft Redstone a Mario Kart Style Game Rothering hosted by 4/22/2021, 6:30-7:30 p.m. hosted by Kidzeum
4/10/2021, 3-5:30 p.m. Earth Awareness Fair
App IO: Make Your First Inventor’s League Engineers Video Game Animation Lincoln Library 4/28/2021, 6:30 p.m.
hosted by City of Book Discussion
Multiplayer App! JavaScript Developer Jam Pokemon Masters Virtual Reality Illinois Stories: “Blind 4/20/2021, 5-7 p.m.
Springfield hosted by Petersburg Historic Trees of
Battle Royale: Make Make Your First Video Python Programmers YouTube Content Creators Woodturner” hosted by
4/17/2021 Evening Book Club Public Library New Salem hosted
Your First Fortnite Game! ROBLOX Coders & YouTube FX Masters WSEC TV: PBS Springfield
hosted by West 4/24/2021, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. by Lincoln’s New Salem
Style Video Game Minecraft Animators Entrepreneurs! 4/11/21, 4 p.m. Botanical Drawing Sangamon Public Library and noon State Historic Site
4/12/21, 6:30 p.m. and Nature Journaling 4/20/2021, 7-8 p.m. 4/28/2021, 10-11:30 a.m.
hosted by Friends of Sound Scape hosted
YOUTH CULINARY CLASSES Leaf Printing Coasters
Virtual Book Discussion by Dominican Sisters
the Sangamon Valley
Ages 8 and up | Weekly classes running June 29-Aug. 3 hosted by Springfield
4/17/2021, 3-5 p.m. of “Lab Girl” hosted by Jubilee Farm
Civic Garden Club
BAKESHOP JUNIOR CHEF PASTRY ARTS LLCC Library 4/24/2021, 10-11 a.m.
4/12/2021, 10 a.m.-noon Sangamon River
Cinnamon Rolls Chinese Takeout Stir Fry and Beignets and Doughnuts 4/21/2021, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
or 1-3 p.m. Project hosted by
Octopus Pie Art Fried Rice Chocolate! Poetry in Cyberspace:
Springfield Area
Scones and Shortcakes Italian Gnocchi with Marinara Chocolate Eclairs and Book Club hosted
Arts Council The SPW Earth Day April 17 | 11 a.m.
Sugar Cookie Decorating Pizza from Scratch Pastry Swans by Sherman Public
4/18/2021, 1-3 p.m. Open Mic hosted by
Watermelon Look Alike Summer Lasagna with Zucchini Crazy Cupcakes Library District KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Springfield Poets
4/13/21, 6:30 p.m. Hope Jahren
Yeast Bread and Fresh Tomato Sauce Salted Caramel and Writers
Summer Salsa and Street Tacos Chocolate Tart 4/21/2021, 6-8 p.m. Author of “Lab Girl”
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