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Division of Continuing Education

The Dean's Corner

Didn't the Fall Semester simply fly by! It is difficult to believe that the Early Spring courses have already ended and that Spring courses have begun! It seems that Alan Toeffler hit the nail on the head in Future Shock..... (continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title.

New Faces in Continuing Education

There is a new face in the Continuing Education Division this semester, and we thank you for the many warm welcomes and the hospitality that has been extended to her as she settles into the College family: (continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title.

On-Line Courses Remain Popular

The College's on-line courses - often referred to as "distance learning" courses - remain very popular as they continue their growth spiral. The College first began offering on-line courses in Fall 1998, when 6 courses drew a total of 44 students for an average class size of 7.3. This Fall, as compared to all previous Fall Semesters, a record 283 students are taking 12 courses, for an average class size of 23.5. It is anticipated that Spring 2004 will enjoy the largest enrollment in on-line courses for any semester ever. (continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title.

Euclid Rose Publishes Text

Dr. Euclid Rose, Assistant for Continuing Education, recently published Dependency and Socialism in the Modern Caribbean, with Lexington Books, a member of the Rowan and Littlefield Publishing Group. This text that offers a stimulating and hard-hitting look at the crucial questions and problems associated with the twin evils of colonial dependency and underdevelopment in an area that is considered to be America's "backyard".(continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title.

University in the High School Breaks Record

The College's University in the High School (UHS) offerings have expanded for Fall 2003, yielding significant increases in part-time enrollments for the College and excellent opportunities for regional school districts to serve students. As compared to Fall 2003, when UHS courses drew 211 students, Fall 2003's record 530 student headcount is beyond expectations and is the primary driver behind the College's extraordinary part-time enrollment numbers. The most popular courses are Pre-Calculus, eCommerce, and Business Law; however, across all high schools, the College offers a wide array of courses. (continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title.

 2003 Excellence In International Trade Awards Dinner

On Wednesday, November 19, 2003, the Capital Region World Trade Center, in cooperation with the Global Business Network, hosted nearly 150 business people at the 2003 Excellence in International Trade Awards Dinner held at the Century House in Latham. This annual event recognizes companies and organizations that have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Capital Region's international business community. (continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title.

Bridge Program: A Success Story

. John Brisley was enrolled in SCCC's Bridge Program on June 19, 2003. As a high school drop out, John was referred to the Bridge program by the DSS Family Crisis Intervention Program so that he could obtain his GED and find employment. The Bridge program provided case management and job readiness training while simultaneously enrolling him in a GED class. After attending Doug MacDonald's GED program daily for more than a month, John obtained the skills necessary to take and pass the New York State High School Equivalency Exam. (continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title.

Stone Soup Interview Corner

There are many facets to SCCC's Division of Continuing Education, one of which is Workforce Development. This includes a broad range of community workforce concerns ranging from grant-funded welfare-to-work programs, to business and industry training. We recently caught up with Patrick Longo, Coordinator of Workforce Development, to see what was going on.(continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title.

Spring Non-Credit Courses at SCCC

Continuing Education's Photo Gallery

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