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Lincoln Land Community College OCTOBER 2020
MAGAZINE
Kaleb Abernathy
Digital media student &
esports team member
It’s a digital
world
BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONTENTS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
2 President’s Message
3-4 The lifechanging power of community college I hope this finds you healthy
5-6 Helping local businesses start, grow, thrive and enjoying the crisp fall
7-8 “They won’t let me quit”: LLCC’s wraparound services weather. This has been a year
9-10 Fast track to a degree of firsts for all of us in higher
11-12 A new direction for Adult Education
education. Virtual, remote,
13-14 It’s a digital world
15-16 Transfer, career/technical, skills training and online programs; costs flex or face-to-face, we have
17-18 LateStart classes; Moving Forward to LLCC! met our students’ needs this
19-20 A special connection: Scholarship recipients and donors fall and are busy planning
21-22 Sonography: More than patient pictures for the spring semester.
Wayne Rosenthal Ken Elmore 23-24 The reemergence of hemp
Chair Vice Chair 25-26 Q&A with auto tech grads
Morrisonville Waggoner 27-30 Community Education classes, Culinary Institute, youth classes, Academy of Lifelong Learning, We are hearing from some
District 4 District 7 Big Read Sangamon County students, who started
Back cover: Steps to Enroll, Important Dates at other colleges and
universities, that their plans have changed. If so, we are
here for them, and they are welcome at LLCC. In addition
LLCC IS LOCATED NEAR YOU!
to our regular semester classes, we have instituted a robust
LLCC-Springfield (main campus), 5250 Shepherd Rd., 62794 • 217-786-2200 • 800-727-4161 • www.llcc.edu series of LateStart shorter-term classes. Our many online,
LLCC-Beardstown, 109 White Pine Ln., 62618 • 217-323-4103 • 877-800-4406 • www.llcc.edu/beardstown general education classes are available for a lower cost
LLCC-Jacksonville, 32 N. Central Park Plaza, 62650 • 217-243-6699 • 888-494-1622 • www.llcc.edu/jacksonville than four-year colleges and universities and can transfer
LLCC-Litchfield, 1 Lincoln Land Dr., 62056 • 217-786-3401 • 800-858-9193 • www.llcc.edu/litchfield
also in Hillsboro, 62049 • 217-786-3401 • 800-858-9193
back when they return to their campuses.
LLCC-Taylorville, 800 S. Spresser, 62568 • 217-786-2754 • 800-572-5448 • www.llcc.edu/taylorville
Gordon Gates Vicki Davis, Ed.D. Levi, Ray and Shoup, Inc. Aviation Center at LLCC, 815 S. Airport Dr., Hangar 4, Springfield, 62707 In addition, we are hearing from many adults whose
Secretary Riverton 217-544-4965 • www.llcc.edu/aviation career paths were derailed by the pandemic. We want
Springfield District 2 LLCC Neurodiagnostic Technology and Respiratory Care Programs, located at HSHS St. John’s them to know we are here for them too, with affordable
District 3 Hospital, SIU Surgical Clinics Building, Springfield (mail to LLCC campus address above)
www.llcc.edu/health-professions
career training, short and longer-term, and with multiple
LLCC Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason, Springfield, 62702 • 217-782-7436 • www.llcc.edu/cctc program starting dates.
Illinois Small Business Development Center at LLCC, 130 W. Mason, Springfield, 62702 • 217-786-4350
www.llcc.edu/sbdc We are here also for our local businesses affected by
the pandemic. They can find help from LLCC’s Illinois
Small Business Development Center, Capital City
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Training Center and Applied and Emerging Technologies
Lincoln Land Community College does not discriminate against any student, employee, prospective Department. The new contact for businesses at LLCC
employee or any other person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital is Josh Collins, a well-known local expert in business
status, physical or mental disability, military status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other
and economic development. He recently joined LLCC
protected status in its programs and activities. More information may be found at www.llcc.edu/equal-
Craig Findley Jeff Fulgenzi as assistant vice president of business relations and is
opportunity. Inquiries may be directed to the equal opportunity compliance officer at EOCO@llcc.edu.
Jacksonville Sherman working to enhance our business partnerships.
District 6 District 5
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT We may have changed our operations in the last seven
LLCC MISSION
months, but let there be no doubt, we have continued
The mission of Lincoln Lincoln Land Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org),
to move forward. We know that our students and
Land Community a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
our communities depend on us, and we are up for the
College is to provide
challenge.
district residents with FRONT COVER FORWARD MAGAZINE
quality educational
programs and services Kaleb Abernathy, a member of the LLCC Volume XXIX, October 2020
Loggers esports team, is preparing for a Produced by LLCC Public Relations and Marketing
that are accessible,
career in digital media app or video game Editor: Lynn Whalen
Samantha Raymond
affordable and Assistant Editor: Kyla Kruse
design.
Springfield responsive to individual Designers: Greg Walbert, Misty Hagstrom
Charlotte Warren, Ph.D.
District 1 and community needs. Contributors: Michelle Burger, Kevin Lust, Laurel Bretz,
www.llcc.edu Cyndi Deitrick, Vena Garret President, Lincoln Land Community College
Assistants: Colleen Pittman, Amy Flynn
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The lifechanging power of
Alyce M. Grigsby is an associate
attorney at Brown, Hay and
Stephens, LLP, in Springfield, Illinois Community Colleges
the oldest law firm in Illinois. A
community college
Taylorville High School graduate,
she earned high honors at LLCC
before transferring to UIS and SIU
Exceptional Quality
School of Law. • Illinois is No. 1 in the nation in
bachelor’s degree completion rates among
Scott Metzke was sitting in the back carrying the bomb: what he saw, community college students who transfer.
row of a history class at LLCC in the
early 1990s. Professor John Squibb,
thought and how he reacted to the
destruction. Metzke remembers sitting
Nationwide college costs • Nine out of 10 of the state’s community
Ph.D., was teaching about the dropping up straight in his chair, mesmerized college graduates live, work, pay taxes and
of the atomic bomb. He wasn’t talking with Squibb’s telling of the story. He AVERAGE ANNUAL raise their families in Illinois.
about the event itself, but rather the wrote in his notebook, “This is what I TUITION AND FEES (2019-20)
• Community colleges contribute to
viewpoint of the pilot in the airplane want to do – teach history.”
“That class, that day really changed $3,730 Community Colleges
(public, in district)
Illinois’ economic development by
providing workforce training, increasing
my life,” says Metzke. “I suddenly credential attainment and closing the
knew what I wanted to do for a living
but had no clue how to get there.” He $10,440 Four-year Colleges skills gap.
met with Dr. Squibb the next day and
(public, in state) • Nearly 74% of Illinois employers have
told him of his dream to become a Source: American Association of Community hired a community college student.
Colleges
history teacher. “Dr. Squibb opened his
desk drawer, pulled out a class schedule Affordable Instruction
and said, ‘Well, let’s figure this out.’ He
41% of all U.S.
• The average full-time Illinois community
showed me the path I needed to take.
college student pays $4,410 per year in
I enrolled in more history courses and
tuition and fees; nearly one-third the
finished at LLCC, then transferred
undergraduates
average tuition and fees at Illinois public
to UIS to earn my
universities.
teaching degree.
When I got my • College costs can be reduced and students
attend community
first teaching job are able to gain access to college-level
at Grant Middle coursework during high school through
School, I called Dr. dual credit. Community colleges offered
colleges
Squibb and said, 11,270 dual credit courses to 59,039 high
‘This is all because Source: American Association school students.
of you.’” (The two of Community Colleges • Illinois community colleges educate 60
remain good
percent of the students enrolled in Illinois
friends to
Julia Carmody Wort works as a public higher education.
this day.)
digital transformation director for
Microsoft. She was recently named Access for All
to the Microsoft Platinum Club, the
• The Illinois Community College System
global company’s premier award
is the third largest in the nation with
granted to individuals (top 1%) who
48 community colleges and 39 college
achieve exemplary status and have
Lanphier Post-secondary districts in Illinois.
demonstrated outstanding business
Coach Scott Metzke
impact. • Nearly 700,000 students taking credit,
non-credit and community education
courses walk through the doors of an
Illinois community college each year.
Source: Illinois Community College Board
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Helping local JOSH COLLINS,
ASSISTANT VICE
businesses start, PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS
RELATIONS
email josh.collins@llcc.edu
grow, thrive or call 217-786-2346
ILLINOIS SMALL
Bill Legge had a plan. He was BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
nearing the end of his role as CENTER AT LLCC
director of the local Boys and
www.llcc.edu/sbdc,
Girls Clubs and looking to return Your business is up and
to the business world. He found a running. What next? email sbdc@llcc.edu or call
golden opportunity to purchase a 217-786-4531
local independent coffee shop. The Successful businesses must
owners, planning to retire, sold the continuously change with the
business to Legge, who intended times and train their employees LLCC CAPITAL CITY
to use their valuable experience as in the latest techniques. LLCC’s TRAINING CENTER
he took over Grab-a-Java’s two Capital City Training Center on
locations. Mason St. offers individualized www.llcc.edu/cctc,
contract training for any business email paula.luebbert@llcc.edu
need. “We can help upskill and or call 217-782-7436
reskill employees with contract,
skills and leadership training,”
says Paula Luebbert, assistant vice LLCC APPLIED
president for corporate/government
training. “We provide learning Josh Collins, assistant vice president of business relations AND EMERGING
and professional development TECHNOLOGIES
opportunities for government, www.llcc.edu/applied-and-
business and individuals. We take
A new point of contact for businesses, programs available at LLCC’s Capital emerging-technologies,
the time to understand the needs of
agencies and organizations City Training Center and Applied and
our clients and deliver solutions that
Emerging Technologies department. If
email nancy.sweet@llcc.edu
increase performance and generate LLCC has hired a well-known expert in or call 217-786-2407
there is critical mass among a number of
results. These can include computer, the local business community to work businesses and organizations for a specific
certification, web security, business one-on-one with organizations to ensure type of training, we could conceivably
and supervisory training among LLCC continues to meet their workforce start a new program at LLCC to meet that BRENDA ELLIOTT,
many others.” training needs. need.” DIRECTOR
OF APPRENTICESHIP
PROGRAMMING
email brenda.elliott@llcc.edu
or call 217-786-2326
Bill Legge, Owner,
Grab-a-Java
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“They won’t let me quit”
can provide sign language interpreters, writing assignments in any class, not just class, and she passed it with an A!
we have technology to help visually English. She was so passionate about school
impaired students, and we provide and succeeding, she made my job
notetakers and peer assistants, which easy. When she completed her degree
are fellow students who can help with and walked across the stage with her
LLCC’s wraparound services help students succeed a ‘buddy system,’ particularly in lab
classes.
diploma, it was very emotional. She
was so happy, and her children came to
celebrate with her. It was a great day.”
Michelle Daniels works at a full-time
job and a part-time job while attending
LLCC. She recently resigned from
another part-time job to have more time
to focus on her studies. She’s pursuing
a degree in accounting, earning almost
straight-As, with her eye on a better
future, where one job is all she’ll need.
www.llcc.edu/cas
degree at LLCC, she plans to transfer This makes a big difference to people
to UIS and possibly continue her like me who don’t have a built-in
education to become a CPA. “I was support system at home. They motivate
looking for a challenge, and I found it you to keep coming back and do well,
in accounting. It’s really interesting, and to never give up, to keep pushing
I know will provide me with a steady forward.”
career.”
Center for Academic Success: For Laurie Clemons is a student success coach.
students of all abilities LLCC students are assigned a student success
coach to support and help them develop an
Julie Clevenger is the executive director educational plan to meet their goals.
Michelle Daniels
of LLCC’s Center for Academic www.llcc.edu/student-success
Success located in the lower level of
the LLCC Library. After 22 years at
LLCC, she says she still loves working
with students of all ages to improve
their study skills.
Anne Armbruster is director of TRIO Student
Support Services. TRIO provides one-on-
one academic assistance to first-generation
Julie Clevenger college students and/or students who meet
income guidelines. www.llcc.edu/trio
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Fast track to a degree www.llcc.edu/high-school-programs
Taylor Damarin and Abbigail Thurman
are 2020 graduates of Rochester High
School. Just a few months later, they
completed associate degrees from
LLCC.
Prepared for transfer
LLCC has agreements with
colleges and universities through-
out the state, so students can earn
a two-year associate degree at
LLCC and transfer seamlessly to
complete a bachelor’s degree.
LLCC offers high school
students opportunities to
get an early start on their
college education through
concurrent enrollment
programs in which the
student earns both high
school and college credit for
the courses taken. “If your goal is to get
ahead and you are
They were able to take needed general Abbigail Thurman Taylor Damarin willing to work ahead,
education courses and move forward
quickly in earning their associate degrees it’s a great opportunity.”
through a combination of LLCC’s
Rochester students earn
College Now program, dual credit, Outreach Centers by college faculty. participants have an opportunity to
evening and summer classes. “Our junior and senior years we’d earn college credits while in high
go to LLCC halfway through the day,” school, which often helps them save
College Now
associate degrees right out
explains Damarin. “We’d take two time and money while earning a
general education classes a semester.” college degree,” says Patrick Moore,
One of the ways Damarin and director of concurrent enrollment at
Thurman earned college credit was LLCC. “And we’re happy to meet
of high school
through the College Now program. with administrators from high schools
College Now courses are taught on in our area to discuss partnership
the LLCC campus or at one of the opportunities.”
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A new direction for
“The power of Adult Education
is that it can have a lifechanging
Adult Education
impact on individuals’ lives. It
can be the difference of living
paycheck to paycheck to going
into a career field where they
Jamil Steele was enjoying a meal in citizens. One pathway is by learning
a St. Louis restaurant several years the English language. We then help make a good wage so they can
ago when he looked up to see the them transition to college or a career
head chef coming out from the pathway.” support their family and set an
kitchen to greet him. To his delight,
example of what could be for
he recognized the chef as a former The new direction of adult
student he had helped to get his life education their kids and family members.
back on track three years prior.
Today’s adult education does not stop
at a high school diploma or English
language acquisition, it bridges to
a career path. “The purpose of the
Workforce Innovation Opportunity
Act (WIOA) is to provide integrative
services to all citizens to find
meaningful pathways to careers and a
living wage. Adult Education is a core
part of this,” says Steele.
Jamil Steele,
Director of Adult Education and Literacy
need help to get ready for college
A guiding light to a better future or find what career you want to
Branden Ihlenfeldt is an LLCC Adult Education success
go into.”
story. After preparing for and earning his GED, he
He has seen it happen many times entered the LLCC HVACR program and graduated last
in his career. “The power of Adult spring. He is now a member of the Sheet Metal Workers
Education is that it can have a Local Union #218 and employed at Dixon’s Heating and
lifechanging impact on individuals’ Cooling in Athens. Last January, he was one of two LLCC
lives. It can be the difference of living students recognized by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker in
paycheck to paycheck to going into a his budget address, who called him a “great family man
career field where they make a good and hard worker.”
wage so they can support their family
and set an example of what could be
for their kids and family members.
Brandon Ihlenfeldt
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It’s a digital world
plays a significant role in ‘all things digital.” To that end, the concept of art
and the concept of digital creates a unique tapestry for an immersive yet Watch Loggers esports!
compelling experience! LLCC helps students find their aesthetic and then
represent that value into a video game and other forms of digital design.
The Loggers esports season is now
underway with matches broadcast on
Kaleb Abernathy is preparing for a
career in digital media app or video the free streaming platform Twitch:
game design. He is also an inaugural https://twitch.tv/loggersesports.
member of LLCC’s esports team which
just kicked off its first season of play. The Loggers play the NJCAA
sanctioned games Fortnite, Super
Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rocket League
and Overwatch.
The chat tab on Twitch allows
spectators to communicate during
“I can say from experience that matches. “This is a fun and unique
feature because you are able to
esports are just as hard and interact with the community in
competitive as practicing and real time, cheering on your team,
and players can view the chat
playing a football game. We may after the match to see who was
not have the physical exhaustion rooting for them,” says Loggers
esports coach Dalton McGhiey.
of football players but we push our
minds to the limits. We train our
reaction times down to a fraction
of a second.”
LLCC launches see something cool on a blog or website
or a funny gif and learn how to take it a
esports and step further or come up with something
completely new on your own.”
prepares students
for careers in app
and video game
Professor Matthew Shaver leads a digital app
design. production class. He also teaches video game
and digital web design.
and more growth in the video game bachelor’s degree in the subject. LLCC
industry, and we are preparing students is currently coordinating a 2+2 transfer
for that type of career. It’s not just about agreement in digital media with a state
coding; that’s just one component that Kaleb
university. Abernathy,
we teach, but there’s also concept art,
digital media
digital art, animation, storyboarding,
student
music and film production. It’s quite a and esports
creative endeavor.” player
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LLCC OFFERS: Applied and Emerging Certificates of Achievement
Baking and Pastry
Neurodiagnostic Technology
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Associate in Engineering Sciences
Engineering Science
Associate in Science
Physical Education
TRANSFER DEGREES
Technologies Culinary Manager Respiratory Care Associate in Applied Science Associate in Applied Science
Hospitality Supervisor Associate in Arts Computer Systems Accounting Specialist
Associate in Arts and Associate in TRANSPORTATION CENTER Value-Added Local Food Exercise and Sports Science Secured Software Programming Business
Science degrees are designed for OF EXCELLENCE Certificates of Completion Associate in Science Certificates of Achievement Criminal Justice
transfer as the first two years of a Associate in Applied Science First Cook Pre-Nursing Computer Administration Early Childhood Care and Education
Airframe and Powerplant Aviation Hospitality Professional Certificates of Achievement Cybersecurity Certificates of Achievement
baccalaureate/bachelor’s degree.
Mechanics Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificates of Completion Entrepreneurship
CAREER AND TECHNICAL DEGREES
Automotive Technology
Aviation Management Arts and Medical Coding Specialist
Paramedic
CISCO Network Administrator Training
Help Desk
Certificates of Completion
ECE Credential Level II
Associate in Applied Science degrees Certificates of Achievement Communication Practical Nurse Online Degrees ECE Credential Level III
are designed to lead directly to Automotive Technician Computer Science - Management
Certificates of Completion
Aviation Airframe Technician Associate in Arts Associate in Arts Microcomputer Apps and Systems
technical and career employment after Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Aviation Powerplant Technician Art Online Degrees
Advanced Technician Firefighter Computer Systems -
program completion. Courses may Certificates of Completion Digital Media Design Accounting - Associate in Arts
Basic Nurse Assistant Associate in Applied Science
also transfer. Auto Heating and Air Conditioning Music Business Administration -
Basic Operations Firefighter Online Certificates
Brakes Speech Communication Associate in Arts
Central Sterile Service Technician CISCO Network Administrator Training -
Steering and Alignment World Languages Criminal Justice -
CAREER AND TECHNICAL Emergency Medical Responder Certificate of Completion
Tire Service and Suspension Systems Associate in Fine Arts Associate in Arts
CERTIFICATES Truck Driver Training CDL Basic Emergency Medical Technician Computer Administration -
Criminal Justice -
Music Performance Fire Apparatus Engineer Certificate of Achievement
Certificates of Achievement (30 or Workforce Development Programs Associate in Applied Science
Studio Art Fire Prevention Principles
more credit hours) and Certificates of Aerial/Scissor Lift Certification History - Associate in Arts
Completion (less than 30 credit hours) CPR/First Aid Certification
Associate in Applied Science
Graphic Design Technology
Fire Service Instructor I Natural and Psychology - Associate in Arts
are designed to lead to employment
Forklift Training Certification
Hazwoper 8-hour Training/Refresher
Certificates of Achievement
Fire Service Instructor II
Fire Service Vehicle Operator Agricultural Sociology - Associate in Arts
or additional career training after Intro to Solar Photovoltaic Digital App Design and Development
Digital Multimedia Design
Fire Tactics and Strategy I Sciences
program completion. OSHA 10 Certification Hazardous Materials for the First
Solar Site Assessor Training Digital Web Design and Development Responder Associate in Arts
INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE:
Certificates of Completion Technical Rescue Awareness Agriculture LLCC TUITION*
SHORT-TERM CAREER TRAINING/ Audio Production
INDUSTRIAL CENTER Vehicle/Machinery Operations Geography
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OF EXCELLENCE Screen Graphics Short-term Career Training Associate in Science Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 Semesters
PROGRAMS Associate in Applied Science (located at the Capital City Training Center, 130 W. Mason) Biology In-District Tuition $133.00/credit hour
Short-term career training programs Commercial Electrical Maintenance
Construction Occupations
English and CNA to Medical Assistant Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Out-of-District Tuition $266.00/credit hour
are offered at LLCC’s Capital City
Customized Applied Technology Humanities Dental Assistant
ECG Technician
Geology
Physics
Out-of-State Tuition $399.00/credit hour
Training Center, 130 W. Mason in Electrical Distribution Lineman
Associate in Arts Massage Therapy Associate in Applied Science *Some programs, including online, carry
Springfield. Costs are not tuition- Certificates of Achievement
English Medical Assistant Agri-Business Management specific or variable tuition rates and special
based and are specific to each Advanced-Level Welding
Personal Trainer course fees. Please refer to www.llcc.edu/
Journalism Horticulture
program. Also, one and two-day Electrical Distribution Lineman tuition for more information.
Liberal Arts Pharmacy Technician Precision Agronomy/Fertilizer
Maintenance
training classes (OSHA, Forklift, Philosophy Phlebotomy Technician Certificates of Completion
CPR, Solar) are offered in the LLCC
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration Associate in General Education Veterinary Assistant Fertilizer FINANCIAL AID is available to those who
Online Degree Landscape Design/Turf Management qualify and are enrolled in an eligible degree or
Workforce Careers Center. Industrial Maintenance Technology Liberal Arts
LPN to ADN Transition - certificate program. Visit www.llcc.edu/financial-
Mechatronics Online Degrees
aid or call 217-786-2237. Payment plans are
ONLINE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Residential Construction English - Associate in Arts Specialty Program
Online Certificates of Completion
Social Sciences available.
LLCC online degrees and certificates
Certificates of Completion
Basic Multipractice Welding
Liberal Arts - Associate in Arts
Philosophy - Associate in Arts Fire Prevention Principles and Business SCHOLARSHIPS are available through
are offered through a combination Certified Production Technician Fire Service Instructor I
Associate in Arts the LLCC Foundation. Scholarships for the
of online courses with some hybrid
requirements (such as public speaking
Commercial Electrical Maintenance
Industrial Technologies
Health Fire Service Instructor II
Fire Tactics & Strategy I Accounting 2020-2021 academic year have been awarded.
and lab sciences). Visit www.llcc.edu/ Intermediate-Level Welding Professions Business Administration
Criminal Justice
Applications for the 2021-2022 academic year
will be accepted Dec. 1, 2020-March 1, 2021.
online for more information.
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
HEALTH CARE CENTER
Mathematics and Early Childhood Education Students fill out one application to be considered
CULINARY AND OF EXCELLENCE Computer Science Elementary Education
History
for all applicable scholarships. Visit www.
llccfoundation.org/scholarships.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION, CULINARY HOSPITALITY CENTER Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Arts Human Services
INSTITUTE, COLLEGE FOR KIDS OF EXCELLENCE Associate Degree Nursing
Political Science
Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Radiography Computer Science
LLCC offers many non-credit, Psychology
Culinary Arts Associate Degree Surgical Technology Associate in Science
personal enrichment classes for all Secondary Education
Hospitality Management Emergency Medical Services Engineering
ages. Costs are specific to each class. Sociology
Fire Science Technology Mathematics
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Lincoln Land Community
Moving your
College has launched a
series of LateStart classes
along with a hotline to
education forward
assist students looking for
options yet this fall in light
to Lincoln Land
of COVID-19. Community College
October opportunities
for prospective students
Start later and Visit www.llcc.edu/forward to:
finish faster with
LateStart Classes!
Get a free T-shirt by completing an information request form!
Take a virtual tour, or sign up for an in-person tour.
Register for an information session(s) about transfer and career
programs.
Oct. 8, 5 p.m. - Health Professions
8-week courses begin Oct. 19. Oct. 12, 5 p.m. - Social Sciences and Business
Oct. 13, 5:30 p.m. - Transportation and Industrial
Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m. - Math, Computer Science, Natural and
Agricultural Sciences
Oct. 21, 5 p.m. - Arts, Communication, English and Humanities
LateStart Hotline Oct. 26, 5:30 p.m. - Short-term training programs at LLCC’s
Capital City Training Center
Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m. - Culinary and Hospitality
217-394-5580 (text)
217-786-2227 (phone) Participate in the Campus Cruise Oct. 28, 3:30-6 p.m. Grab your smart
phone and take a tour of campus from your car!
latestart@llcc.edu (email)
www.llcc.edu/latestart (web) Book a virtual one-on-one meeting for assistance with admission,
financial aid and more.
Schedule an appointment for select in-person services.
We’re ready to move you forward!
www.llcc.edu/forward
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Scholarship recipients and donors
Two new scholarships at LLCC were her memory for LLCC students in math. I had her for my 7th grade pre-
just awarded to deserving students who a math or education field of study algebra class, and it was always a joy
connected with their scholarship donors who graduated from either Chatham to walk in there and learn. Although
in a special way. Glenwood or Jacksonville High School. I do not know exactly what I will be
doing with the rest of my life, I plan on
“Staggered and humbled” were the looking into becoming either a teacher
initial reactions of Nolan Mueller, the or an actuary. Again, thank you so
first recipient of the Sarah Mildred much for everything you are doing for
Scott Memorial Scholarship. so many kids from the Chatham and
Jacksonville area.”
Vicky and Jere Scott (left) established
the Sarah Mildred Scott Memorial
Scholarship. Nolan Mueller (right) is the
first recipient.
Andrew Standley (left) is the first recipient of the fabrication projects called upon
of the Sam Germann Aviation Scholarship those same skills. After completing
established by Annie and Gary Germann his training at LLCC, he received his The LLCC Foundation awarded
(right) and Charlie Germann. airframe and powerplant licenses and
began working at U.S. Technicians over 230 scholarships totaling
Gary, Annie and Charlie Germann at O’Hare International Airport in more than $366,000 to LLCC
established the Sam Germann Aviation Chicago.
Scholarship to “help keep Sam’s students for the current
memory alive and help provide safe air academic year. The Foundation
travel for a generation to come.”
accepts applications for all
scholarships from Dec. 1 to
March 1 for the upcoming
school year. More information
on applying for or establishing
a scholarship is available at
www.llccfoundation.org/
scholarships.
19 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - OC TOBER 2020 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - OC TOBER 2020 20Sonography: More than
patient pictures
When it comes to physical health,
people can identify how they feel,
but they can’t actually see what is
going on with their organs, tissues
and blood vessels — that is, without
the help of technology.
A career in sonography certified nursing assistant (CNA or
BNA) program prior to submitting
“Sonography provides a high career an application. Four college-level
satisfaction level because you are requisites must also be met prior to
making a difference with every beginning the core DMS curriculum.
single patient, helping them get an
answer. It has an immediacy, with
impact on their lives,” explains
Giles-Brown. “And there is local
demand for these jobs.”
Iyerusalem Dollar, LLCC DMS student (center)
It’s personal
“When my grandmother was in the
www.llcc.edu/dms
hospital, I went with her to get a
sonogram. I commented that I didn’t
see anything but dark and gray,” recalls
Iyerusalem Dollar, LLCC DMS student.
“The sonographer then helped me
understand what I was seeing. It was
fascinating!”
Leigh Giles-Brown,
diagnostic medical sonography
program director
21 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - OC TOBER 2020 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - OC TOBER 2020 22The reemergence of hemp
Bill Harmon, professor
of agronomy; Brian
Kenshol, ag student;
and Dr. Kimberly Vogt,
dean of natural and
agricultural sciences
Lincoln Land Community College the detailed research and documentation of incorporating hemp into their
is conducting field research at its we would see with other crops, and agricultural practices. “CBD hemp has
Springfield campus to test agricultural we have yet to establish reliable and generated a great deal of interest from
hemp production practices. It is the first predictable characterized strains,” says the local ag industry as a potential crop
community college in Illinois to raise Dr. Kimberly Vogt, dean of natural and to add to farms. There is a big demand
hemp and currently the only one doing so. agricultural sciences at LLCC. for CBD products such as oils, lotions
and nutritional supplements. There is
also emerging research on industrial
and CBD hemp showing potential
Student research
“We’ve seen a growing need for specialty crop training in
general. It opens the door into other areas that help the region,” explains
Dr. Vogt. “If you want to get into production ag, it’s easier to get into
specialty crops. The profit margin is greater with less capital.”
Professor Bill Harmon and student Brian Kenshol www.llcc.edu/agriculture
examine a varietal of agricultural hemp.
Did you know?
America until its cultivation was banned books on it are still being written.” application in the biofuel, medical, food
in 1937. During World War II, U.S. and and fiber industries,” says Harmon.
Canadian governments temporarily
• The U.S. farming industry contributes more
Specialty crop
lifted restrictions to meet the demand than $100 billion to the U.S. economy.
for war production. To help move the scientific research on
hemp cultivation forward, the LLCC • Over 50,000 jobs in agriculture are available
agriculture program planted five different
varieties of cannabidiol (CBD) hemp per year in the U.S., yet there aren’t enough
this year. By law, agricultural hemp
must contain less than 0.3% total delta-9 qualified graduates to fill the spots.
THC, the active compound in marijuana.
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industry-facts-us-2019-5-1028242678#
23 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - OC TOBER 2020 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - OC TOBER 2020 24Q and A with LLCC auto
tech graduates
“I am standing in front of
an engine that I will train
Are you someone who likes cars, trucks and
technicians on from around
the world. The engine
engines and the technology that makes them
displacement is 78 liters V12
(12 cylinders) with over 2,800 perform? Automotive technology may be the
horsepower and over 9,000
foot-pounds of torque. Each
cylinder is equal to a 6.7 liter
career for you. But it’s not all about working
engine, which is the same
size as the entire engine that
under the hood as a mechanic.
is in Ram heavy duty trucks.
This is a generator used for Diverse careers are available in the ever-
remote areas or standby
power for a facility.” advancing field of auto technology. For instance,
Kody Letterle, LLCC auto tech
graduate, technical training
developer for Cummins, Inc.
two graduates of the LLCC auto tech program
are now working at the corporate level.
Kody Letterle says he’s proud of the for sure I would never be where I am from China. Right now I am developing AJ McNay also graduated from LLCC’s of money by starting at LLCC. auto industry. Right now there’s a huge
path he took to get where he is today today. They are huge parts of all of the the teaching and testing material I will auto technology program and transferred demand for technicians across the country,
and always recommends LLCC to local success each of us has achieved. use in the training to certify technicians. to SIUC to earn a bachelor’s degree in the Tell us about your current position since a lot are about to retire in five to 10
students when he returns home. He is It definitely makes me realize how subject. He now works for Ford Motor at Ford. years. Lots of opportunities are out there,
currently a technical training developer Where did you go after LLCC? much my LLCC instructors had to put Company in Detroit, Mich. After I earned my bachelor’s degree I and the field is always changing. The auto
at Cummins, Inc. global headquarters in After I earned my associate in science in into our classes. My engine is a natural was hired at Ford and moved to Detroit. tech industry will never not need people.
Columbus, Ind. auto tech at LLCC in 2011, I transferred gas engine and is similar to a QSK95 Why did you choose to attend LLCC and My current position is technical support
to SIUC to earn a bachelor’s in applied Hedgehog but has some big differences the auto tech program? analyst. I’m constantly working with LLCC’s auto tech program has multiple
Why did you choose to attend the LLCC science in auto tech. Upon graduating on where components are located and I chose LLCC because I was a hands-on, dealers across North America to help start dates and is taught in the state-of-
auto tech program? in 2013, I moved back to central the fuel type. vocational tech type of student and auto technicians diagnose issues with vehicles. the-art Workforce Careers Center on the
I grew up in Mt. Pulaski around cars Illinois and worked at Bob Ridings in tech sparked my interest. I’ve always LLCC campus. The next program begins
and working on farm equipment. I Taylorville before I received an offer been interested in cars and other vehicles Oct. 19, 2020 and runs through May 14,
wanted to become an auto technician to work for Cummins, Inc. at their and wanted to study close to home. 2021. Students can enroll in a two-year,
and chose LLCC because it was close corporate headquarters. associate in applied science degree program in
and affordable. Describe your experience in the LLCC automotive technology, as well as short-term
Tell us about your work at auto tech program. How did it prepare certificate programs in auto heating and air
Cummins, Inc. you for a successful career? conditioning, brakes, steering and alignment,
I moved into a new role in June as a LLCC’s program gave me a great and tire service and suspension systems.
technical training developer for the foundation to build on, and I gained For more information, contact
HSK78G CM2358 K129G engine. I can a lot of experience that I took into the Darla Cochran at 217-786-2407 or email
say this is my dream job. My first class industry as a professional. I also took a What are the opportunities in auto tech? darla.cochran@llcc.edu.
that I will teach will be coming in from lot of general education courses so I could I would recommend LLCC’s auto tech
Belgium. The second class is coming transfer easily to a university. I saved a lot program if you’re looking to get into the www.llcc.edu/automotive-technology
25 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - OC TOBER 2020 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - OC TOBER 2020 26COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES CULINARY INSTITUTE
LLCC Community Education offers non-credit, personal enrichment classes and travel opportunities in a wide variety of subjects. The LLCC Culinary Institute offers non-credit, hands-on cooking and baking
At this time, all classes are being offered online. For class details and for more information, visit www.llcc.edu/community- classes for all skill levels of the home cook. The Culinary Institute is a part of
education and click on current offerings, or call 217-786-2432. LLCC Community Education. Youth Culinary
This fall and coming spring, the Culinary Institute is offering a variety of (online)
ARTS & DESIGN Individual Excellence Introduction to Stock Options PHOTOGRAPHY online baking and cooking classes, including all of your seasonal favorites.
Introduction to Interior Design Keys to Successful Money The Analysis and Valuation Discover Digital Photography The Culinary Institute offers both live classes via Zoom and pre-recorded SWEETS OF THE SEASON
Drawing for the Absolute Management of Stocks Mastering Your Digital SLR videos to watch at your own pace. Shopping lists will be provided prior to your Ages 8 and up
Beginner Business and Marketing Writing Camera live or pre-recorded class so you can be prepared to bake or cook along with the
HEALTH & FITNESS All-inclusive supply kit
Digital Scrapbooking Resume Writing Workshop Secrets of Better Photography chef.
How to Get Started in Game Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay Helping Elderly Parents Photographing Nature With For class descriptions and to register, visit www.llcc.edu/culinary-institute Two weeks access to
Development Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Lose Weight and Keep it Off Your Digital Camera and click on the month in which you want to take a class. pre-recorded video
Creating WordPress Websites Business Introduction to Natural Health Photographing People With Classes are added often so follow us on Facebook for the latest information
Intermediate WordPress Growing Plants for Fun and & Healing Your Digital Camera on new classes at www.facebook.com/LincolnLandCommunityCollege Haunted Kitchen – Gooey
Websites Profit Certificate in Mindfulness Travel Photography for the CulinaryInstitute. Chocolate Eyeballs
Designing Effective Websites Small Business Marketing on a Certificate in Meditation Digital Photographer Kit pickup:
Responsive Web Design Shoestring Budget Genealogy Basics Intro to Lightroom Classic CC Thu, 10/15, 4-6 p.m.
Creating Mobile Apps With Introduction to Google Marriage and Relationships: Photoshop Elements for the LLCC also offers associate degree
HTML5 Analytics Keys to Success Digital Photographer programs in culinary arts and Autumn Bakeshop –
Managing Web Design Projects Professional Sales Skills Introduction to Natural Health hospitality management and
Caramel Apple
Adobe Animate CC Training & Healing TEST PREPARATION academic credit certificates in
COMPUTER Happy & Healthy Pregnancy hospitality professional, Rose Pie
Introduction to Guitar GRE Prep Series
APPLICATIONS SAT/ACT Prep Series hospitality supervisor, Kit pickup:
Introduction to Photoshop CC
Intermediate Photoshop CC Microsoft Access 2019/Office LANGUAGE LSAT Prep Series culinary manager, first Thu, 11/12,
365 Speed Spanish GMAT Preparation cook, baking and 4-6 p.m.
Introduction to Photoshop CS5 pastry, and value-
Microsoft Access 2016 Speed Spanish II
Intermediate Photoshop CS5 added local food.
Introduction to Photoshop CS6 Microsoft Access 2013 Spanish for Medical WRITING Merry Dessert –
Professionals See page 15.
Intermediate Photoshop CS6 Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 Grammar Refresher Edible Holiday
Microsoft Excel 2016 Spanish for Law Enforcement Writing Essentials
Introduction to InDesign CC Wreath
Microsoft Excel 2013 Discover Sign Language Beginning Writer’s Workshop
Intermediate InDesign CC Kit pickup:
Microsoft Excel – Pivot Tables Beginning Conversational Writing Fiction Jolene Lamb and
Introduction to InDesign CS6 Thu, 12/3,
Microsoft Outlook 2013 French Introduction to Screenwriting Sean Keeley
Introduction to Illustrator CS6 4-6 p.m.
Microsoft Outlook 2010 Conversational Japanese The Keys to Effective Editing
Blogging and Podcasting for
Microsoft PowerPoint 2019/ Instant Italian Introduction to Journaling
Beginners
Office 365 Fundamentals of Technical Winter
BUSINESS Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 NONPROFIT Writing Wonderland
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 A to Z Grant Writing Write Your Life Story Kit pickup:
Computer Skills for the
Microsoft Publisher 2013 A to Z Grant Writing II – Beyond Writing for Children
Workplace Thu, 1/14,
Microsoft Word 2019/ the Basics Publish and Sell Your E-Books
Achieving Top Search Engine 4-6 p.m.
Office 365 Starting a Nonprofit Mystery Writing
Positions
Microsoft Word 2016 Writing Effective Grant Travel Writing
Fundamentals of Supervision
Microsoft Word 2013 Proposals The Craft of Magazine Writing
and Management
QuickBooks 2019 Advanced Grant Proposal Romance Writing
12 Steps to a Successful Job STUDENT-LED CAFE
QuickBooks 2018 Writing Write Effective Web Content
Search
QuickBooks 2016 Get Grants!
Building Teams That Work
Becoming a Grant Writing
Achieving Success With Difficult QuickBooks 2015
QuickBooks 2013 Consultant I N T H E W O R K F O R C E C A R E E R S C E N T E R
People
Keyboarding Introduction to Nonprofit
Effective Business Writing
Introduction to Windows 10 Management
Real Estate Investing
Keys to Effective
Communication
Introduction to Oracle
Introduction to Crystal Reports
Nonprofit Fundraising
Essentials CURBSIDE/TAKEOUT ONLY
Marketing Your Tue and Thu, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 19 (except Nov. 3)
Get Assertive!
Nonprofit
Using Social Media in Business FINANCE Enjoy takeout casual fare prepared by culinary students.
Mastering Public Speaking Accounting Fundamentals
Event Planning Personal Finance Menu and information on how to order at www.llcc.edu/bistro-verde.
Interpersonal Communication Stocks, Bonds, Investing: Oh My!
27 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - OC TOBER 2020 FOR WARD MAGAZINE - OC TOBER 2020 28YOUTH CLASSES ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING (ALL)
New online classes offer a variety of LLCC College For Kids experiences that can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. One minute you have just graduated from high school and the world is huge and your
Each individual class includes an all-inclusive supply kit, printed instructions or recipes, and two full weeks of access to the options vast — so easy to be overwhelmed and wondering just what to do when you
accompanying step-by-step video featuring LLCC’s very own CFK instructors. Supply pick-up will be at LLCC’s main campus, grow up. Cyndi Deitrick was not one of those lucky ones who knew from a young
and video access is for two weeks following the pick-up date. An added bonus to pre-recorded online content delivery is that age which path she wanted to follow. She had to try several paths to see what would
you can complete classes at any time and location that are convenient for you. stick and what didn’t. Then, with what now feels like the blink of an eye, all those little
Visit www.llcc.edu/youth-programs for class descriptions and registration. Follow us on Facebook for current updates at choices (or leaps of faith) ended in a career and retirement.
www.facebook.com/LLCCCollegeForKids. Vena Garrett (nee Kitchen) grew up in Dawson but left for Pasadena, Calif. in the
60s to go to college. Over the years, she lived on both the East Coast and the West
Coast and explored a variety of career options before she found the right combination
GET CRAFTY: FALL/WINTER EDITION (Online College for Kids)
of location and work that would lead to a satisfying life well-lived before retirement.
Ages 8 and up | All-inclusive supply kit | Two weeks access to pre-recorded video
The irony is that retirement once again presents us with many options, along with
Mask Magicians Woodland Creature It’s Snow Fun! the opportunity to reassess values, goals and opportunities. This is another phase of life
Kit pickup: Thu, 10/15, Feature Kit pickup: Thu, 1/14, that we have the privilege of living and for which there is no blueprint. Some volunteer. Cyndi Deitrick Vena Garrett
4-6 p.m. Kit pickup: Thu, 11/12, 4-6 p.m. Others take part-time jobs. Still others try to find a place where they can continue to
Countdown Surprise – 4-6 p.m. learn, keep their skills updated and use their acquired knowledge in ways that might be
What’s in the Drawer? Deck the Halls fun and interesting. This quest led both Cyndi and Vena to the Academy of Lifelong
Kit pickup: Thu, 11/12, Kit pickup: Thu, 12/3, Learning (ALL) at Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC).
4-6 p.m. 4-6 p.m. The diversity of programs that ALL offers is appealing and always changing. The
membership is inviting and includes representatives of several countries, professions
and educational backgrounds. ALL is self-governed; our options for direction
SWEETS OF THE SEASON (Online Youth Culinary) – see page 28 and program opportunities are almost limitless. Certainly, the pandemic has been
disruptive, but ALL pivoted, taught members to use Zoom and continues to offer a
TECHNOLOGY FUN (Online with Black Rocket) variety of informational, educational and social activities safely, as required. Who says
Ages 8-14 | More Black Rocket classes coming in Spring 2021! you can’t teach old dogs new tricks? If you are interested in joining ALL, let us know!
We can get you registered for a free Zoom training session and oriented to the various
Coding Academy Minecraft Redstone Roblox Makers
enrichment opportunities that take place each month. You can contact the LLCC
Mon and Wed, 11/2- Engineers Sat, 11/7-12/19, ALL online activity via Zoom
Community Education office at 217-786-2432 or community.education@llcc.edu.
12/9, 3-4:30 p.m. Tue and Thu, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Sat, 11/7-12/19, 11/3-12/10, Sat, 11/7-12/19,
8:30-10:30 a.m. 3-4:30 p.m. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sat, 11/7-12/19, The NEA BIG READ is coming to Sangamon County!
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
ALL has been awarded a $15,000 grant to host the NEA observer of the natural world.
Big Read: Sangamon County. NEA Big Read is a program ALL and many community partners will offer free,
Our summer youth programs will begin July 12! designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our fun and educational community-wide book discussions,
communities and ourselves through the joy of sharing a speakers, interactive programs and arts presentations
Whether in-person or virtual, CFK will include a variety of opportunities good book. inspired by the book’s themes during March-April 2021.
for enrichment fun. NEA Big Read: Sangamon County will focus on “Lab Over 600 copies of the book will be distributed for free
Girl,” an award-winning autobiography of Hope Jahren, throughout the community and available for check-
Visit www.llcc.edu/youth-programs for updates on all current and future a Minnesota native who overcame gender stereotypes in out both physically and digitally at our library partner,
youth classes. science to become one of the Lincoln Library.
world’s leading geobiologists. Events, library and program partners will be
Registration for summer programs will open March 2, 2021. Jahren’s memoir tells the story announced in January 2021 and will be listed at
of a young woman who finds www.llcc.edu/nea-big-read-sangamon-county.
For more information, call 217-786-2432. friendship in odd places, Follow ALL on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
battles bipolar disorder, AcademyofLifelongLearning for up-to-date information.
perseveres through setbacks It is our hope that the NEA Big Read: Sangamon
We nurture learning and becomes a respected County will bring the community together by creating
www.llcc.edu/child-development-center scientist and passionate opportunities for shared experiences through exploration
into topics, points of view and themes that are relevant
locally and beyond, ultimately enriching all of our lives
through lifelong learning.
ALL at LLCC is one of 78 organizations to receive
a grant to host an NEA Big Read project between
Academy of September 2020 and June 2021. The NEA presents NEA
15 months to kindergarten entry. Spaces available! Email laurie.rhodes@llcc.edu or Lifelong Learning Big Read in partnership with Arts Midwest.
call 217-786-2450.
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Non-Profit
Organization
U.S.Postage
PAID
Permit No. 624
5250 Shepherd Rd., P. O. Box 19256 Springfield, IL
Springfield, IL 62794-9256 Residential Customer
Important Dates Steps to Enroll at LLCC
LateStart classes begin For students seeking a degree or certificate
Oct. 19, 2020.
STEP 1
Spring semester
APPLY
registration begins
Oct. 22, 2020. Submit an admission form at www.llcc.edu. (Click on the blue
“Apply Now” button.)
Spring semester weekday Submit high school transcripts and, if available, SAT/ACT scores.
classes begin File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at
Jan. 11, 2021. www.fafsa.ed.gov and use LLCC code 007170 (if interested
in receiving financial aid). For scholarship information, visit
llccfoundation.org/scholarships.
www.llcc.edu
STEP 2
COMPLETE
TOGE THER
TOGETHER Complete a required New Student Orientation and learn how to be
LLCC’s virtual fall successful at LLCC.
music concert
RELEASE DATE:
Monday, Dec. 14
STEP 3
The concert includes repertoire ACHIEVE
that focuses on what the
word “together” means, the
longing for it and how we get Meet with a student success coach
there. It features the Assess strengths, set goals, identify options and map out a
LLCC Choir, LLCC Band and
their collaboration with students plan for success to achieve your educational objectives.
across the Arts &
Communication Department.
www.llcc.edu/music You are now ready to register for classes!
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