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Stone Soup Division of Continuing Education |
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November 2002, Issue #4
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The 2002-2003 academic year is underway. Enrollments are the highest in the College’s history, and time seems to be simply flying by. Like every other area of the College, the Division of Continuing Education (CED) is feeling the whirl of increased activity as it strives to strengthen programming while meeting the needs of so many new individuals. (continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title. |
New Faces In Continuing Education
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There are new faces in the Continuing Education
Division this year, and we thank you for the many warm welcomes
and the hospitality that has been extended to them as they settle into
the College family: (continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title. |
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This Fall, on any given Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday evening one can find Robin O’Hea speaking in American Sign Language (ASL) to a group caught up in rapt attention. When one enters the classroom, they are immediately taken by the quiet enthusiasm and quickly moving hands. Ms O’Hea commands students’ attention in a “no voices” environment, which requires constant participation. When one needs to listen with their eyes and speak with their hands, there isn’t time to fool around! It is obvious however, that students enjoy the learning thanks to Robin’s expertise, love of teaching, and quick wit. (continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title. |
SCCC and the Family Investment Center Introduce the Basic Computer Skills Program
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SCCC and the Family Investment Center are partnering to provide a Basic Computer Skills program held at the FIC Monday through Thursday, 9:00 – 2:30. The program will provide an opportunity for individuals to learn or to practice keyboarding skills and to learn Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access software. Jodie Ancin and Michelle Marcil are the instructors for the program. (continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title. |
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A member of the Community Services Advisory Committee recently asked, “What portion of credit courses does Continuing Education manage?" The answer depends upon how one looks at the data. During
the Fall and Spring semesters, CED manages approximately 30% of all
credit courses offered by the College. Of course, the numbers vary by
semester and depend upon the total number of course sections offered
both day and evening. In contrast, during the Summer Term, CED manages
100% of all credit courses offered. Thus, on an annual basis, CED manages
approximately 35% of all credit courses offered by the College. |
The University in the High School Program: SCCC Making College Accessible
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University in the High School Program (UHS) provides an opportunity for students in high school to earn college credits within specified high school courses. The program introduces students to SCCC courses and available services before graduating high school. How Does It Work? (continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title. |
SUNY Proposes Changes to Remedial Aid
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A State University of New York
task force has been working over the past few months to review and restrict
the types of non-credit courses that should be eligible for state remedial
aid. As a result of the task force’s work, community colleges across
the state anticipate that many courses currently eligible for remedial
aid will soon no longer be eligible under the new SUNY definition and,
consequently, remedial aid revenues are expected to decline at most
campuses. (continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title. |
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In September, the Capital
Region World Trade Center staff and tour participants
had a chance to visit with one of the more unique manufacturers in the
area, Maximum
Security Products Corporation (MSP). Operating out
of a 98,000 square foot facility in Waterford, New York, MSP designs
and manufactures high quality detention products, from heavy duty doors
and hinges, to electronic controls and prison furniture. (continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title. |
Non-Credit Fall Courses at SCCC
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Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) offers its students and the community the opportunity for professional development or personal enhancement through the Division of Continuing Education's non-credit schedule. Students are offered a variety of non-credit courses in areas such as Computer Technology, Children's Courses, Music, and General Interest. (continued) For the whole article, please click on the image or the title. |