Fall 2016 Continuing Education Brochure

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EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Department of Continuing Education and Workforce Development

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Applied Piano....................................................................................6 Applied Voice.....................................................................................6 AR Concealed Carry Course.................................................................6 Ballroom Dancing..............................................................................6 Clay Modeling....................................................................................3 College Singers..................................................................................6 Conditioning......................................................................................5 Decorative Welding............................................................................3 Digital Photography..........................................................................4 Drawing I...........................................................................................3 Game Design.....................................................................................3 Graphic Design..................................................................................3 Hunter Education Course....................................................................5 Internet Basics...................................................................................4 Introduction to Computers.................................................................4 iPhones...I Can Do That!.....................................................................4 iPhones...I’m Lost!.............................................................................4 Microsoft Word..................................................................................4 Painting I & II.....................................................................................3 Photoshop.........................................................................................4 Pottery..............................................................................................3 Sewing..............................................................................................3 Sign Language...................................................................................6 T-Shirt Quilting..................................................................................3

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Weightlifting.....................................................................................5 Windows 10.......................................................................................4 Yoga..................................................................................................5 Zumba...............................................................................................5

Professional Development

Emergency Medical Technician- Basic Refresher Course......................7 Insurance Continuing Education.........................................................7 Paramedic Refresher Course...............................................................7

Kids on Campus

Gymnastics I (Ages 5-7).....................................................................7 Gymnastics II (Ages 8-11)..................................................................7 Gymnastics III (Ages 12 & Over).........................................................7 Slammin’ Jammin’ Guitar Lessons (Grades 2nd-8th)..............................7 Tumbling Tots (3 Year Olds)................................................................7 Tumbleweeds (4 Year Olds)................................................................7

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Registration

In Person

Classes are filled on a first-come first-serve basis, and early registration is encouraged. Please note that fees are due upon registration to reserve a space in a class. A student is not officially enrolled in a class until payment is received. All credit course students will be required to pay a $20 annual infrastructure fee.

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A 100% refund is given when a course is cancelled by the College. EACC reserves the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment. Mailed refunds are usually received within two to three weeks.

Five Easy Ways to Register Stop by EACC’s Department of Continuing Education located in the Learning Resource Center in Forrest City.

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Call 870-633-4480, ext. 333 or 261. Credit card payment can be processed over the phone.

Email

Send an email with registration information (include name, address, phone, email, course information) to rjordan@eacc.edu. Confirmation and payment instructions will follow the receipt of your email.

Mail or Fax

Send registration information (include name, address, phone, email, course information) and payment to: EACC Department of Continuing Education 1700 Newcastle Road Forrest City, AR 72335 Fax: 870-633-7222 Make check payable to EACC and include class information on check. *Please call for availability before mailing/faxing payment.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds

A transferable voucher may be given for the amount of the class if a student cancels 48 hours prior to the start of the class.

All students must register and pay all course fees prior to the first day of class.

Continuing Education classes will not meet on the Labor Day Holiday (September 5th), Fall Break (October 10th & 11th), and the Thanksgiving Break (November 23rd - 25th).

Personal Interests & Senior Sage Pottery

This class explores the art of forming and shaping clay. Anyone can participate, regardless of skill level. Working one-on-one with students, the instructor will guide new potters as their skills improve.

You will advance at your own rate while making creative pieces.

Explore hand-building techniques such as Coil, Slab, and Wheel and learn how to incorporate decoration and embellishments to improve surface design. Experienced students will continue their exploration of ceramic art by practicing advanced hand techniques.

ART 2113 C1 Tuesdays, August 23rd - November 29th 12:45 pm - 3:45 pm ART 2113 C2 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm Thursdays, August 25th - December 1st Fee: Full Tuition plus $60 fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus $60 fee (Ages 50-59) $60 fee (60+) Art Studio 3-004

Decorative Welding (ART 2001 C2)

Have fun with experienced welder Sarah Kennedy, as she shows you some creative ways to turn metal into beautiful pieces of art through welding.

Thursdays, August 25th - October 13th 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Fee: Full Tuition plus $30 fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus $30 fee (Ages 50-59) $30 lab fee (60+) Technology Center Lab

Graphic Design (ART 2003 C1)

This course instructs the student in graphic design skills using traditional and digital tools, materials and procedures employed in the communication arts industry.

Mondays and Wednesdays, August 22nd - December 5th 12:45 pm - 2:10 pm Fee: Full Tuition plus $60 fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus $60 fee (Ages 50-59) $60 fee (60+) Art Studio 3-003

Sewing (ART 2001 C1)

Instructor Lois Banton will cover simple repair and alteration techniques. You will learn how to hem pants by hand and machine.

Techniques for altering garments, replacing buttons, and fixing rips will be demonstrated.

Tuesdays, August 23rd - October 18th 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Fee: Full Tuition plus $30 fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus $30 fee (Ages 50-59) $30 fee (60+) Art Studio 3-001

Painting I (ART 2013 C1) Painting II (ART 2313 C1)

Students will use acrylic paints to paint a still life, self-portrait, and landscapes. Beginners will learn basic painting techniques.

Tuesdays, August 23rd - November 29th 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm Fee: Full Tuition plus $30 fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus $30 fee (Ages 50-59) $30 fee (60+) Art Studio 3-002

Clay Modeling (ART 1001 W1)

Learn to work with clay as instructor Mimi Cooper takes you step by step through fun and easy sculpting projects.

Tuesdays, August 23rd - September 27th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fee: Full Tuition plus $30 fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus $30 fee (Ages 50-59) $30 fee (60+) EACC Wynne Campus E127

T-Shirt Quilting (ART 1001 C1)

Want a special gift for a graduate, friend, or family member? If you have 6 to 28 t-shirts, you can design and make a keepsake quilt for someone to cherish. You must supply your own t-shirts and fusible midweight interfacing. This project requires you to spend extra time working on your quilt outside of the class time. Sewing machines will be available, but participants may bring their own machines.

Mondays, August 22nd - October 24th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fee: Full Tuition plus $30 fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus $30 fee (Ages 50-59) $30 fee (60+) Art Studio 3-001

Drawing I (ART 1023 C1)

Students will learn basic drawing techniques using various materials to create portraits, still life, landscapes, and abstractions.

Thursdays, August 25th - December 1st 12:45 pm - 3:45 pm Fee: Full Tuition plus $30 fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus $30 fee (Ages 50-59) $30 fee (60+) Art Studio 3-002

Game Design (ART 2003 C2)

This course focuses on the core principles of game design. Students explore the tools and methods used by designers in creating game prototypes.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 23rd - December 1st 9:35 am - 11:00 am Fee: Full Tuition plus $60 fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus $60 fee (Ages 50-59) $60 fee (60+) Art Studio 3-003 Department of Continuing Education and Workforce Development | www.eacc.edu | 3

Personal Interests & Senior Sage Introduction to Computers (BUS 1121 C1)

This class starts at the very beginning! By the end of this course, you will understand and “talk” computer lingo. This computer course includes an overview of Windows operating systems, and introductions to word processing, and more.

Mondays and Wednesdays, August 22nd - September 14th 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Fee: Full Tuition (Under 50) ½ Tuition (Ages 50-59) No Charge (60+) Computer Education Center-Lab 1

Photoshop (BUS 2083 C1)

This class focuses on basic features of Photoshop so that the student can navigate the environment and use the Photoshop tools to work with photographic images.

Mondays, August 22nd - December 5th 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm Fee: Full Tuition (Under 50) ½ Tuition (Ages 50-59) No Charge (60+) Computer Education Center-Lab 1

Digital Photography (BUS 1191 W1)

Join National award winner, Bill Cooper as he walks you through all aspects of photography and more. He will help students learn how to use their equipment. Sessions will include portraits, landscapes, still life, photojournalism, macro, and more depending upon the needs of the students. You will learn tips and techniques to produce quality photos.

Mondays, August 22nd - October 17th 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Fee: Full Tuition (Under 50) ½ Tuition (Ages 50-59) No Charge (60+) EACC Wynne Campus E135

Internet Basics (BUS 1671 C1)

This course introduces students to the Internet and email. Students search for stock quotes, airline schedules, news, weather, online newspapers, etc. The use of search engines, downloading, sending attachments, and email are covered. Introduction to Computers or equivalent experience required.

Mondays and Wednesdays, October 19th - November 14th 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Fee: Full Tuition (Under 50) ½ Tuition (Ages 50-59) No Charge (60+) Computer Education Center-Lab 1 4

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Windows 10 (BUS 2083 C2)

Microsoft Windows 10 is the latest version of Windows, and the most popular operating system in the world for personal computers.

Instructor Susan Ligon will teach you how to use Windows 10 to accomplish basic tasks on a personal computer, such as running programs and managing files, as well as how to customize and maintain the Windows operating system. It also introduces the Microsoft Edge browser and shows you how to find information on the Internet.

Tuesdays, August 23rd - November 29th 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm Fee: Full Tuition (Under 50) ½ Tuition (Ages 50-59) No Charge (60+) Computer Education Center-Lab 1

Microsoft Word (BUS 1661 C1)

Learn basic word processing functions including: enter, insert, delete and replace text, set margins and tabs, save and print documents, create headers and footers, insert page breaks, use of spell check graphic features, and other automated tools. Introduction to computers or equivalent experience recommended.

Mondays and Wednesdays, September 19th - October 17th 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Fee: Full Tuition (Under 50) ½ Tuition (Ages 50-59) No Charge (60+) Computer Education Center-Lab 1

IPhone®… I’m Lost!

There is so much more you can do with an iPhone® besides making phone calls, sending text messages and browsing the web! While this gadget is cool, we first need to figure out how to use it! In this workshop, Paige Laws will show you how to set up your iPhone® to email, use WiFi networks, Bluetooth, and iTunes. You’ll also learn how to take pictures, send them to friends, install apps and make your iPhone® even smarter. Don’t forget to bring your iPhone® 4S, 5 or 6.

Monday, October 24th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fee: $29 EACC Fine Arts Center- Black Box

IPhone®… I Can Do That!

Now that you’re more comfortable with your iPhone® after the basic workshop, we’re going to take it to the next level. We’ll discover more about the pre-loaded apps and explain the avenues for downloading apps, songs, movies, books, games, and more. We will also learn how iTunes and iCloud can store, protect, and share all of your valuable data. Don’t forget to bring your iPhone® 4S, 5 or 6.

Monday, November 7th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fee: $29 EACC Fine Arts Center- Black Box

Personal Interests & Senior Sage Zumba (HPR 1421 C1)

Dance your way into fitness with this Latin-inspired experience.

Zumba joins high energy movements with dance combinations to achieve a full body workout. Zumba helps tone, sculpt, and burn fat while blending exercises such as squats, knee lifts, and bicep curls.

Ollie Golatt will make sure you have so much fun you won’t realize you are working out.

Mondays and Wednesdays, August 22nd - December 5th 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Fee: Full Tuition plus $5 activity fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus $5 activity fee (Ages 50-59) $5 activity fee (60+) EACC Gym

Conditioning

The first half of the class is geared toward cardiovascular improvement.

The second half of the class is weightlifting with small dumbbells.

Students are required to have a yoga mat and their own small dumbbells. This is a beneficial course for people who want to get into shape.

Fee: Full Tuition plus $5 activity fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus $5 activity fee (Ages 50-59) $5 activity fee (60+) EACC Wynne Campus E132 HPR 1321 W1 Mondays and Wednesdays, August 22nd - December 5th 8:00 am - 9:00 am HPR 1321 W2 Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 23rd - December 1st 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Weightlifting (HPR 1811 C1)

Throughout the semester students will work on how to achieve different goals such as increased speed, power, flexibility, endurance, strength, and muscular size. Students will be working all major muscle groups including legs, chest, back, shoulders, and arms with increasing amounts of resistance. Instructor, Kim Martin will also cover the basics of nutrition to help build a “more fit” you.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 23rd - December 1st 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Fee: Full Tuition plus $5 activity fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus $5 activity fee (Ages 50-59) $5 activity fee (60+) EACC Gym - HPER 1

Yoga

Yoga is designed to connect the mind and body. Participants will focus on strength and balance movements designed to increase flexibility and reduce stress. You will benefit from this class whether you are a new student learning the basics or you are more experienced. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing and don’t forget to bring a yoga mat to class.

Fee: Full Tuition plus $5 activity fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus $5 activity fee (Ages 50-59) $5 activity fee (60+) EACC Gym - HPER2 HPR 1261 C1 Mondays and Wednesdays, August 22nd - December 5th 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Instructor: J. Alderson HPR 1261 C2 Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 23rd - December 1st 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Instructor: J. Alderson HPR 1261 C3 Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 23rd - December 1st 6:00 am - 7:00 am Instructor: M. Sanders HPR 1261 C4 Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 23rd - December 1st 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Instructor: J. Alderson Marianna

Hunter Education Course

Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1969, must complete a hunter education course and carry a valid hunter education card to hunt in Arkansas. Children under 16 may hunt without hunter education certification as long as they are under the direct supervision of an adult who is 21 years or older. Arkansas recognizes hunter education cards from other states. Arkansas’s Hunter Education program is recognized in all states as well as in Canada and Mexico.

Registration is required. For more information, contact Marlon Mowdy at 870.241.3373.

Tuesday - Thursday, September 6th - 8th 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Fee: No Charge Classroom Building 1-107

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Personal Interests & Senior Sage Applied Voice (MUS 1021 C1)

This class is a private instruction class. It typically meets one-half hour or one hour per week. All applied class instruction courses require five hours of practice per week for every half-hour of individual instruction. Lab fee is $25 for one-half hour per week and $50 for a one-hour per week. Schedule of days and times arranged on individual basis.

Fee: Full Tuition plus lab fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus lab fee (Ages 50-59) Lab fee (60+) Music Building

Applied Piano (MUS 1031 C1)

This class is a private instruction class. It typically meets one-half hour or one hour per week. All applied class instruction courses require five hours of practice per week for every half-hour of individual instruction. Lab fee is $25 for one-half hour per week and $50 for a one-hour per week. Schedule of days and times arranged on individual basis.

Fee: Full Tuition plus lab fee (Under 50) ½ Tuition plus lab fee (Ages 50-59) Lab fee (60+) Music Building

College Singers (MUS 1071 C1)

Bring music into your life and join this group of mixed voices. Sacred and secular choral music will be studied and performed. Your efforts will culminate in a public concert during the festive holiday season.

Mondays and Wednesdays, August 22nd - December 5th 11:10 am - 12:35 pm Fee: Full Tuition (Under 50) ½ Tuition (Ages 50-59) No Charge (60+) Music Building

Sign Language (SPE 2001 C1)

Learn to communicate in the manual-visual mode and receive instruction in learning the alphabet, vocabulary, whole number system, and elementary conversation. Instructor Mary Helen Winkler has designed this class for individuals interested in learning to communicate with the hearing-impaired using the total communication approach.

Thursdays, August 25th - December 1st 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm Fee: Full Tuition (Under 50) ½ Tuition (Ages 50-59) No Charge (60+) Classroom Building 1-104

Ballroom Dancing

Tango, Waltz, Samba. Have you ever wanted to learn to dance like the stars? Now is your chance. Join instructor Katie Harrison for this introduction to Ballroom Dancing.

Tuesdays, August 23rd - November 1st 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Fee: $80 per couple EACC Gym - HPER 2

AR Concealed Carry Course

Taught by certified concealed handgun safety instructor, Buck Morris, this course offers a safe, friendly environment for Arkansas residents to qualify to conceal a handgun with a permit (license). Classroom experience and firing qualification (to be held at a local range) meets the requirements of Arkansas Act 419 of 1995. Participants must be 21 years of age and a resident of the State of Arkansas.

Saturday, September 10th 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Fee: $60 (First time), $40 (Renewal) Classroom Building 1-107

Adventure Training Center Build TEAMS • Build TRUST • Build SUPPORT Build CONFIDENCE • Build RESPEC T

The Adventure Training Center provides the ultimate training experience for building a successful team, and improving self confidence. Participants will strengthen their communication and problem solving skills, while developing their leadership potential. We tailor the level of challenge to meet specific needs, desires, and physical abilities of any group.

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Contact Jessica Higginbothom at jhigginbothom@eacc.edu or 870.633.4480, ext. 347 for more information

Professional Development

Paramedic Refresher Course (EMT 2503 CE)

This course follows the USDOT National Standard Curriculum and provides 48 hours of refresher training. Information provided assists Arkansas certified or nationally registered Paramedics to meet recertification requirements. Pre-registration is required.

Wednesday and Thursday, August 31st & September 1st Wednesday and Thursday, September 7th & 8th 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Fee: $335 Learning Resource Center- B129

Insurance Continuing Education

Led by Dennis Jumper of Agent Training Solutions of Arkansas, this course will satisfy up to 8 hours of insurance continuing education certification. All topics are approved for Life, Health and P & C agents.

Wednesday, October 5th 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Fee: 2 hours- $45 / 4 hours- $65 / 6 hours- $85 8 hours- $105/ 9-10 hours- $125 / 11-12 hours- $145 Learning Resource Center- Room B129

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Refresher Course (EMT 1501 CE)

This course follows the USDOT National Standard Curriculum and provides 24 hours of refresher training. Information provided assists Arkansas certified or nationally registered EMT-Basic to meet recertification requirements. Pre-registration is required.

Wednesday and Thursday, September 14th & 15th 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Fee: $125 Learning Resource Center - Room B129

Youth Mental Health First Aid

This 8-hour course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behaviors and substance use disorder.

Thursday, October 6th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Fee: $15 Learning Resource Center - B129

Kids on Campus Gymnastics

Thursdays, August 25th - December 1st (Classes will not meet on 11/24 due to Thanksgiving)

Under the direction of Barry Adams of Delta Gymnastics, girls and boys from ages 3 to high school will build strength, balance, coordination, and self esteem while learning new skills and improving old ones.

Tumbling Tots (3 Year Olds*) Gymnastics I (Ages 5-7) 5:30 - 6:30 pm 3:30 - 4:00 pm Fee: $89 (includes $10 insurance fee) Fee: $149 (includes $10 insurance fee) *Must be 3 by the start of class Gymnastics II (Ages 8-11) Tumbleweeds (4 Year Olds) 6:30 - 7:30 pm Fee: $149 (includes $10 insurance fee) 4:00 - 4:30 pm Fee: $89 (includes $10 insurance fee) Gymnastics III (Ages 12 & Over) Gymnastics I (Ages 5-7) 7:30 - 8:30 pm 4:30 - 5:30 pm Fee: $149 (includes $10 insurance fee) Fee: $149 (includes $10 insurance fee)

Slammin’ Jammin’ Guitar Lessons

Whether you are brand new to guitar or you need to build on the basics that you have already been taught, instructor John Shepherd will supply you with the tools you need to improve and play like a star! Lessons will cover hand techniques, reading music, chording, etc., while working one on one with an experienced guitar player.

Bring your own guitar and your inner rock star!

Fee: $199 (Includes 8 one-hour sessions). *Schedule of days and times arranged on individual basis.

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