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WELCOME OUR TEAM Michel Blitch • Program Assistant pblitch@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-2584 Julie Cribbs • Coordinator of Office Services jcribbs@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-2495 • 912-478-8886 Reagan Daly • Marketing Manager rdaly@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-5879

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Kye Daniels • Program Assistant adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-2560 Ryan Gibson • Business Development Coordinator rgibson@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-7977 • 912-344-EARN Judy Hendrix • Program Specialist jhendrix@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-5993 Amy Jones • Marketing Assistant ajones@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-5755

OUR MISSION The mission of the Division of Continuing Education is to support Georgia Southern University’s commitment to advancing the State of Georgia and helping the region “accomplish more.” We do this by offering a wide variety of programs, conferences and services. We also honor the University’s commitment to promoting life success by extending the learning environment beyond the classroom. Guided by this, we serve as the educational link between Georgia Southern and our community by delivering lifelong learning opportunities that meet various cultural and generational learning needs, and provide the flexibility needed to maintain work-life balance.

THE DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IS READY TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS! Nestled in the heart of the Eagle Nation at Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro campus, the state-ofthe-art Nessmith-Lane Center offers all of the services of a first-rate conference center, including bilingual staff with international experience. We also offer classes in beautiful Savannah, Georgia. Here are just a few of the services we provide: • • • • • • • •

Conference and Event Services Customized Workforce Training Professional Development Courses Personal Development Courses Program Development Online Courses English Language Program Youth Programs and Camps

Statesboro 912-478-5555 Savannah 912-344-3276 conted@georgiasouthern.edu GeorgiaSouthern.edu/conted

Margaret Lee-Jones • Facilities & Operations Manager leejones@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-1753 Sandra Lensch • Staff Assistant & Registrations slensch@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-5556 Michelle Norsworthy • Marketing Associate mnorsworthy@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-7799 Caroline Oglesby • Facilities & Event Coordinator coglesby@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-1761 Bonnie Overstreet • Program Specialist boverstreet@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-5852 Amy Perry • English Language Program Instructor aperry@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-5796 Matthew Reynolds • AV Operations Coordinator mreynolds@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-1752 Sofia Said • Graphic Designer ssaid@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-1764 Ann Scott-Price • Program Assistant annscottprice@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-8635 Katrina Smiley • Accounting Assistant kmarson@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-1860 Dr. Deedee Southerlin • Senior Program Specialist tsoutherlin@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-6005 Laird Temple • Receptionist ltemple@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-5555 Helen Waters • Business Development & Executive Assistant hwaters@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-8883 • 912-344-EARN Katie Wolfe • Business Manager kwolfe@georgiasouthern.edu • 912-478-5499

OUR SERVICES The Division of Continuing Education’s staff is available to assist with program development tasks including needs assessments, program planning, program administration and coordination, fiscal management, marketing and program evaluation. We offer a full range of services for events and conferences, as well as customized training programs for businesses, industries, institutions and agencies.

Program Management

CEUs and Certificates

Conference Services & Registration

Marketing & Promotions

Planning, Catering & Logistics

ON THE COVER Luther “Trey” Denton, Ph.D., is a marketing professor at Georgia Southern University. Aside from his many duties within the University, Dr. Denton also serves as an instructor for several of the Division of Continuing Education’s professional development programs including Leadership Skills and Eagle Leadership.

Dr. Denton earned a B.A. in psychology from Emory University in 1982. He earned his MBA from Emory University in 1986 and his Ph.D. in marketing from the University of Georgia in 1991. Since joining Georgia Southern in 1992, he has received both College of Business and Georgia Southern University Awards for Excellence in Teaching. He is also the recipient of the College of Business Award for Contributions in Service. In 2004, he was named the College of Business William A. Freeman Professor of the Year. In 2010, he earned the Jane White Marketing Scholar Award. In 2011, he was recognized with the Outstanding First Year Advocate award from Georgia Southern. In addition to his duties as a professor, he is currently the Coordinator of the College of Business Honors Office and serves on the Georgia Southern University Honors Faculty Advisory Council.

Featured with Dr. Denton is Sofia Said. Said works as a graphic designer at Georgia Southern University. She graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2018 with a BFA in illustration. In addition to art, Said also has an interest in obtaining leadership skills and discovering ways to inspire and motivate individuals on a creative team. For more information on the Leadership Skills professional development course, see page 6.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Customized Workforce Training

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Online Courses 11

Meetings 04

English Language Program 14

Professional Development 05

Events 14

Personal Development 07

Conferences 15

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HERE FOR THE WORKFORCE CUSTOMIZED WORKFORCE TRAINING

HOSTING A MEETING?

Whether you are planning a regular monthly meeting, executive retreat, workforce training or a major regional conference, the Division’s friendly and knowledge staff is dedicated to helping your vision become reality. Our professional staff will coordinate with you to handle all the details and ensure an outstanding event!

INVEST IN YOUR COMPANY’S GREATEST ASSET—ITS PEOPLE. Strengthen the technical skills of your staff and their soft skills, too—communication, leadership and problem solving. Provide opportunities for attendance certification and badges. Broaden knowledge. Motivate and energize employees. Enhance on-the-job effectiveness, and most importantly, maximize your organization’s success. Whatever your needs, we’ve got you covered with customized solutions. Contact us today!

Our Services Include: • an in-person consultation with your team • a needs assessment to determine the best training solution for your company • a crafted proposal that meets your identified objectives • a custom solution-based program designed specifically for you What This Means for You: • experienced, high-caliber instructors, including nationally ranked faculty from Georgia Southern University • affordable programs to meet your budget needs • a curriculum that incorporates your company’s projects • opportunities for certification • access technologically advanced facilities in Statesboro and Savannah

STATESBORO Ryan Gibson, Business Development Coordinator Direct Line: 912-478-7977 Nessmith-Lane Center 912-478-5555 912-478-MORE EMAIL conted@georgiasouthern.edu

SAVANNAH Helen Waters, Business Development and Executive Assistant Direct Line: 912-478-8883 Armstrong Campus 912-344-EARN

CALL 912-478-5555 TO BOOK YOUR NEXT MEETING!

AVAILABLE MEETING SPACE STATESBORO Nestled in the heart of Eagle Nation, NessmithLane Center boasts 10,000 square feet of meeting, classroom and banquet space. Our venue is completely customizable to your event’s style and taste. NessmithLane Center is equipped for your most comprehensive technological needs and offers many picturesque amenities!

SAVANNAH Situated on the Atlantic coast in beautiful Savannah, the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University is located just minutes away from the National Historic Landmark District downtown and a short drive from the sunny beaches of Tybee Island. The 268-acre arboretum campus is home to more than 6,500 students offering more than 100 degree programs and an abundance of resources and activities for students.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT For those looking to advance in their profession or seeking a transition, we offer courses to help improve your job skills and enhance your career prospects regardless of the industry. To view all of our offerings, visit georgiasouthern.edu/conted/programs.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES BASICS This course provides an overview of the 10 knowledge-based principles for managing successful projects: scope, integration, communication, time, cost, procurement, risk management, quality control, human resources and project stakeholder management.

The training includes practical exercises and an in-class group project. Participants receive a manual, electronic forms and other resource materials. This class provides 12 hours of the 35 needed towards the PMP Certification.

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: February 5 - 21 | Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 6 - 9 p.m.

Cost: $725 REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS Discover a documented systematic guideline for managing projects. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of strategic and real world scenarios. This series of classes covers the key skills and tools employees need to be successful in the planning and completion of assigned projects.

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates and Times: March 5 - 21 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 6 - 9 p.m.

April 5 | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

April 9 and 11 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Cost: $1,375 For more information, including cost and class location, contact Kye Daniels at 912-478-2560 or adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu.

HR CERTIFICATION SHRM LEARNING SYSTEM HR professionals are working to establish themselves as globally recognized HR experts by becoming a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). The 2019 SHRM Learning System delivers the most comprehensive, flexible and effective SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exam preparation. Designed using a proven approach for teaching adult learners, this system helps students understand, apply and engage with behavioral competencies and HR Knowledge. Learning modules, based on the SHRM BoCK, and interactive study tools, testing knowledge and decision-making skills, are incorporated into the study process. There’s no better way to successfully prepare for the SHRM certification exams.

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: February 18 - May 6 | Mondays Time: 6 – 9 p.m.

Cost: Early Registration: $1,175 | Early Registration, SHRM Member: $1,075 | Student: $875 Regular Registration: $1,275 | Regular Registration, SHRM Member: $1,175 | Student: $875 SHRM ESSENTIALS OF HR MANAGEMENT Gain critical knowledge necessary to help reduce costs, avoid potential lawsuits, and improve your ability to handle challenging HR issues. This boot camp is ideal if you are just starting out in the HR profession, perform HR duties as a part of a non-HR job, or are looking for an effective way to boost your employee management skills. Recently updated content reflects changes in legislation and provides an overview of HR roles and responsibilities.

Location Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: March 21 - 22 Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Cost: Early Registration: $575 | Early Registration, SHRM Member: $549 | Student: $500 Regular Registration: $600 | Regular Registration, SHRM Member: $575 | Student: $500 For more information, including class location and times, contact Michel Blitch at 912-478-2584 or pblitch@georgiasouthern.edu.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HR CERTIFICATION PHR/SPHR CERTIFICATION PREP COURSE Advance your HR career and showcase your HR leadership skills as you prepare for the PHR/SPHR certification exam!

Demonstrate your mastery of the technical, operational, strategy and policy-making aspects of HR management. Our program features five units, one covering each area of the exam, as well as online review questions for each unit, comprehensive practice exams, and a scenario-specific exam.

Location: Georgia Southern University Statesboro Campus Dates: February 18 – May 6 | Mondays Time: 6 – 9 p.m.

Cost: Early Registration: $1,395 | Regular Registration: $1,595 For more information, including class location and dates, contact Michel Blitch at 912-478-2584 or pblitch@georgiasouthern.edu.

LEADERSHIP Earn 32 CEU Hours!

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Faculty from Georgia Southern University’s management, marketing, logistics and law fields provide hands-on training in this eight-week course. Training includes core supervisory/managerial skills that are discussed in each four-hour session. This course also serves individuals who have been in leadership roles for a longer period, but are pursuing additional knowledge and practical skills to improve their leadership style. This course features a unit on how to lead a multigenerational group!

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: February 20 - April 10 | Wednesdays Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Cost: Early Registration: $775 | Early Registration, Corporate: $700 Regular Registration: $825 | Regular Registration, Corporate: $725 For more information, including class location, time and Fall 2019 dates, contact Michel Blitch at 912-478-2584 or pblitch@georgiasouthern.edu.

EMPLOYMENT LAW As an HR professional, employer or small business owner, it is essential to understand the relationship between your business and your employees in order to comply with various employment laws, and to protect your business from legal action. This 12-week course will provide an overview of U.S. workplace laws, regulations and court decisions that employers are like to face. Join our instructors as they discuss general principles, highlight key issues and provide suggestions to ensure successful employment relationships. As a bonus, this course is eligible for SHRM and HRCI recertification credit hours.

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: March – May 2019 For more information, including dates and class location, contact Michel Blitch at 912-478-2584 or pblitch@georgiasouthern.edu.

Earn 36 CEU Hours!

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Whether it’s learning a new language, improving your art and photography skills, or learning to train your pup, we offer a variety of courses for personal enrichment and lifelong learning.

FUNDAMENTALS OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Designed for beginning photographers, this class is ideal for those with an interest in capturing stunning images of everything from people to nature.

Using digital single-lens reflex photography (DSLR) is like using point-and-shoot technology except that the overall quality and response is enhanced. This class is geared toward those who anticipate moving toward DSLR photography.

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: March 2019 Cost: $125.00 for series For more information, including class location, dates and time, contact Kye Daniels at 912-478-2560 or adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu.

CREATIVE WRITING SERIES GETTING STARTED IN CREATIVE WRITING Are you ready to move beyond writing for your own satisfaction to writing to share with others and perhaps publish? This class is designed to help you take that step. Maybe you are working on a memoir, telling the story that only you can tell. Perhaps you have the seed of an idea for a short story or a longer piece of fiction. Family history? Personal essays? Come flex your creative muscle in a supportive setting. The instructor will produce individual critiques of manuscripts, and class members will present their work to the class as well. Participants should bring a duplicate copy of a current writing project, if they have one.

Don’t have a work in progress? This class is designed to remedy that!

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: January 28 - March 4 | Mondays Cost: Early Bird Registration: $140 (by Jan. 18) | Regular Registration: $150 ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING This course is designed for two audiences: students from the “Getting Started in Creative Writing” class who want to continue working in the same environment on projects begun in the earlier course, and more experienced, perhaps even published, writers who want to bypass basic steps they feel would be repetitive. The format will resemble “Getting Started” but on a more advanced level. In addition, more attention will be paid to publication strategies. Beginners with a sense of adventure are still welcome as well! Bring a copy of some work in progress to the first class to get started right away.

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: March 18 - April 22 | Mondays Cost: Early Bird Registration: $140 (by March 8) | Regular Registration: $150 For more information, including class location and time, contact Kye Daniels at 912-478-2560 or adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu.

INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING Anyone can learn how to paint! Students of all skill-levels will learn how to render the objects they see with accuracy and confidence while developing their own artistic expression. We will begin by learning how to draw objects from life using a block-in-method. We will discuss shading, proportion, value, color and composition. Students will then construct a Grisaille (black and white painting). We will then move on to painting a still life in color. The valuable techniques learned in this class can be used to paint any object including portraits, and landscapes.

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus For more information, including class location and Dates: March 5 – 14 | Tuesdays and Thursdays cost, contact Kye Daniels at 912-478-2560 or Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m. adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu.

Cost: Early Bird Registration (by Feb. 22): $130 | Regular Registration: $135 Advance | Continuing Education | Georgia Southern • 7

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT INTRODUCTION TO SHORT STORY & FICTION WRITING Have you always wanted to write and don’t know where to start? Do you have an idea for a story and need help getting started? This interactive class will provide instruction on writing techniques and literary styles to make your writing come alive. Each participant will receive a copy of Schaum’s Quick Guide to Writing Great Short Stories and this book will be utilized in the class. As the class completes their assignments and shares their writing with fellow participants and the instructor, they will receive feedback and suggestions for improving their written assignments. This class will be held in a computer lab and provides an opportunity to type and revise your writing assignments as well as revise short stories or other written literature. Come join this class and start the path to becoming an author.

Location: Nessmith-Lane Center, Computer Lab | Statesboro, GA Dates: February 5 - March 26 | Tuesdays Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Cost: $199 For more information, including class location and dates, contact Judy Hendrix at 912-478-5993 or jhendrix@georgiasouthern.edu.

SPANISH IN THE WORKPLACE The focus of this course is basic conversational abilities. Although this course focuses on conversation, listening, reading and writing abilities will be developed. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to do the following: greet one another, talk about yourself and others, describe people and activities, plan weekend activities, talk about your needs, wants and preferences. Instruction will also include how to make up sentences, how to ask and answer questions, and how to make comparisons using the present tense. This class will consist of lecture, audio, visual and speaking in partners and whole group skits.

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: Spring 2019 Cost: $125 for series For more information, including class location and time, contact Kye Daniels at 912-478-2560 or adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu.

BEGINNING DOG OBEDIENCE Learn to train your dog using positive reinforcement techniques. Various commands (sit, down, come, walk nicely on a leash) are taught and numerous other dog topics are covered, such as house training, chewing and problem behaviors. This course is enjoyable for both the pet owners and the dogs!

Location: Georgia Southern University Statesboro Campus Dates: February – April 2019 Cost: $139 Full Class | $25 One Day Drop-In For more information, including class location and dates, contact Judy Hendrix at 912-478-5993 or jhendrix@georgiasouthern.edu.

GOOGLE DOCS ESSENTIAL TRAINING The focus of this course is basic conversational abilities. Although this course focuses on conversation, listening, reading and writing. This fundamental course—for all skill levels—introduces students to a web-based document management application for creating and editing word processing and spreadsheet documents. Students will learn the basics of Google Docs, how to work with text, ways to use review tools, and how to use advanced features. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to create a document, edit and share a document, add images and links, and export documents.

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: February 5 - 28 | Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Early Bird Registration: $110 (by Jan. 25) | Regular Registration: $120 For more information, including class location, contact Kye Daniels at 912-478-2560 or adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: March 5 - 28 | Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Early Bird Registration (by Feb. 22): $110 Regular Registration: $120

BEGINNING DRAWING Location: Nessmith-Lane Center | Statesboro, GA Dates: February 5 - March 26 | Tuesdays Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Cost: Early Bird Registration (by March 22): $110 Regular Registration: $120

This is your chance to learn more about how you can communicate verbally, the common problems you may encounter in doing so, and how you can improve your own effectiveness.

Drawing is a learned skill and you can do it! With some simple tools and a little bit of “know-how” you can learn to draw just about anything! This series will teach you the following: Proper drawing technique, relevant art history, how to draw in one and two-point perspective, how to draw objects and buildings, how to draw drapery and cloth, and how to draw the human figure. No textbook required.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT/YOUTH PROGRAMS MICROSOFT EXCEL SERIES BASICS This course offers a fundamental understanding of Microsoft Excel 2016, including; basic Excel environment, navigating the work sheet and ribbon, creating and formatting worksheets, entering and editing data, using functions and formulas, controlling the print output, and using basic tables.

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: January 31 - February 28 | Thursdays Time: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Early Bird Registration: $115 (by Jan. 18) | Regular Registration: $120 INTERMEDIATE Excel Intermediate will expand on Excel basics and help prepare you for a Microsoft Certification Exam.

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: March 14 - April 18 | Thursdays Times: 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Early Bird Registration: $120 (by March 1) | Regular Registration: $125 For more information, including class location, contact Kye Daniels at 912-478-2560 or adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu.

YOUTH PROGRAMS We have wonderful youth programs and summer camps to inspire, entertain and educate your youngsters. From exploring the science of the outdoors, to creating exciting Lego robots, even preparing for college entrance exams, we’ve got their needs and interests covered! Here are some of our exciting offerings.

SAT PREP COURSES READING, WRITING AND VOCABULARY This series focuses on strategies used in active reading that pertains specifically to the SAT, and addresses writing strategies used on possible topics during the writing portion. While improving vocabulary (roots, prefixes, word in context), students will learn to identify key words, recognize main ideas/themes, draw conclusions and make inferences. The writing process will be emphasized and students will practice timed writing sessions to prepare for the reading and writing portions of the SAT. Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: January 29 - March 5 | Tuesdays Cost: Early Bird Registration: $170 (by Jan. 10) Regular Registration: $180 MATH This 6-week series focuses on thinking strategies and skill development needed for maximizing scores on the math portion of the SAT. We will review the use of various formulas essential to solving problems and discussing effective strategies for increasing the likelihood of answering problems correctly.

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: January 30 - March 6 | Wednesdays Cost: Early Bird Registration: $170 (by Jan. 10) Regular Registration: $180

The Official SAT Study Guide by College Board, 2018 Edition, is required for both courses. The SAT will take place throughout Savannah on March 9. For more information, including class times and location, contact Kye Daniels at 912-478-2560 or adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS ACT PREP COURSES MATH These classes will provide an overview of the test and practical test-taking strategies. This course is designed to give students strategies that will help them prepare for the math portion of the ACT. We will gain familiarity with what the real test looks like and learn strategies for overcoming time constraints.

Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: March 25, April 1, April 8 Cost: Early Bird Registration (by March 15): $90 Regular Registration: $100 ENGLISH AND READING This series of three classes will help you learn how to use your time efficiently and effectively for the reading portion of the ACT. You will become familiar with the format and content.

These classes will also teach you how to establish a firm essay-writing strategy for the writing portion of the ACT. Location: Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus Dates: March 26, April 2, April 9 Cost: Early Bird Registration (by March 15): $90 Regular Registration: $100 For more information, including class times and location, contact Kye Daniels at 912-478-2560 or adaniels@georgiasouthern.edu.

STEM EXPERIENCE CAMPS EAGLE EXPEDITION This camp offers a unique residential marine science camp with STEM Experience. Students ages 13-18 will learn the aspects of oceanography, including marine life and ecosystems, ocean currents and tidal systems, and shorelines through hands-on field experience.

Location: Skidaway Island, GA | UGA Marine Education Center Dates: June 2019 For more information, including cost, contact Dr. Deedee Southerlin at 912-478-6005 or tsoutherlin@georgiasouthern. edu.

GENCYBER This program is for 40 middle school students recruited through the Georgia Southern University STEM Institute. The program seeks to teach and inspire the next generation of students to become good stewards of cyber information and future cybersecurity professionals.

Location: Georgia Southern University Statesboro Campus Dates: June 2019 For more information, including cost, contact Dr. Deedee Southerlin at 912-478-6005 or tsoutherlin@georgiasouthern.edu.

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LEGO ROBOTICS GRADES 1-3 Tailored especially for our mini-engineers, this week will teach them basic programming skills with a LEGO robot!

The week will culminate with a maze challenge that their robots will navigate. Come and make your robot a reality through imagination and skill with LEGOs in this exciting half-day camp!

Location: Statesboro, GA | Nessmith-Lane Center Dates: June 3 - 7 Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Morning Session) 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Afternoon Session) Cost: $129 GRADES 4-9 You’ll learn to make your robot walk, dance, grab, “speak,” perform tasks and follow your every command! With the help of our knowledgeable LEGO instructor, you’ll be provided a scenario and then supported as you create and program your robot to complete the week’s challenge through imagination and skill in this exciting week of hands-on robotics activity.

Location: Statesboro, GA | Nessmith-Lane Center Dates: June 24 - 28 Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $239 For more information, contact Judy Hendrix at 912-478-5993 or jhendrix@georgiasouthern.edu.

BLACKROCKET Black Rocket’s digital arts camps are designed to bring students’ ideas to life in a fun, hands-on, learning environment. From Minecraft Modders to Virtual Reality Simulators and App Attack!, Black Rocket provides over 20 innovative STEM courses giving you plenty of options. Plus, there’s no prior experience necessary!

Location: Statesboro, GA | Nessmith-Lane Center, Computer Lab Dates: Summer 2019 For more information, including cost and dates, contact Judy Hendrix at 912-478-5993 or jhendrix@ georgiasouthern.edu.

ONLINE COURSES

GEORGIASOUTHERN.EDU/CONTED

Our online courses give you the opportunity to accomplish more, all from the comfort of your home—or wherever you have internet access!

Our courses range from real estate, business and healthcare to writing, Spanish and so much more! For more information on online courses and certificate programs, contact Judy Hendrix at jhendrix@georgiasouthern.edu or 912-478-5993.

EDUCATION | The Following Classes are Also Available Monthly!

GRE PREP SERIES Cost: $229 | Start Dates: January 16, February 13 If you’re planning to apply to graduate school, you’ll likely have to take the GRE. This series is here to help!

DISCOVER SIGN LANGUAGE Cost: $139-149 | Start Dates: Instructor-Led January 16, February 13, or Self-Paced Discover the fun of learning sign language and using your hands to communicate.

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH ADHD Cost: $139 | Start Dates: January 16, February 13 | Credits: 2 PLU Learn practical strategies for helping children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) succeed in school.

EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Cost: $139 | Start Dates: January 16, February 13 | Credits: 2 PLU Explore common disabilities you’ll encounter in the classroom and master techniques for promoting academic, behavioral, and social skills in students with special needs.

SPANISH IN THE CLASSROOM Cost: $139 | Start Dates: January 16, February 13 | Credits: 2 PLU Learn the essential Spanish for teachers so you can communicate effectively with your Spanish-speaking students and parents.

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ONLINE COURSES ONLINE CERTIFICATES CERTIFICATE IN DATA ANALYSIS Cost: $495 | Credits: 4.8 CEUs INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYSIS Dates: February 4 – March 1 | April 1 – April 26 | June 3 -28 In this course, students will learn how to distinguish between quantitative and qualitative data and give examples of a variety of sources of that data, discover a number of statistic methods, and identify methods of sorting, filtering and categorizing that data. In addition, we will discuss how to compare and contrast the results of their analysis, draw conclusions supported by the data, and effectively summarize results in a way that’s meaningful to a business context.

INTERMEDIATE DATA ANALYSIS Dates: March 4 – 29 | May 6 – 31 | July 1 - 26 Students will leave this course being able to compare two or more groups for differences, learn the relationships among variables, and work with rating data (such as from rating surveys). We’ll also learn to interpret visual displays of these differences and relationships, and generate user-friendly and understandable explanations of the results.

ADVANCED DATA ANALYSIS Dates: April 1 – 26 | June 3 – 28 | August 5 - 30 To round out this certification series, students will discover how to develop a useful survey and perform means comparisons, analyses of variance and post hoc comparisons. Students will also be able to explain statistical results graphically and textually.

CERTIFICATE IN GOOGLE TOOLS Cost: $495 | Credits: 4.8 CEUs GOOGLE ANALYTICS Dates: February 4–March 1| April 1–26 This course, aimed at non-technical users, will take you through all the key techniques and how to use website analytics using the world-standard Google Analytics, a free online tool. You’ll understand your visitor traffic better, how to calculate return on investment (ROI) for your online advertising, and find out how to get more conversions and sales from your website visitors. A must for anyone serious about leveraging more success from their website.

GOOGLE APPS FOR BUSINESS Dates: March 4-29 | May 6-31 | July 1-26 Google has variety of web-based applications and tools to help you become more productive, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive, Hangouts, Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations and more. Move beyond the basic features you figured out on your own. You’ll be able to use them to work collaboratively and increase productivity. Learn how to run online meetings and webinars. Learn the ins and outs of all the tools Google has to help you become more productive and improve your work communication skills. You will learn time saving tips and strategies to get more done in your work and personal life.

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ONLINE COURSES HEALTH AND THE MEDICAL FIELD EXPLORE A CAREER AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT Cost: $139 | Start Dates: Self-Paced Learn all about the in-demand career of medical information management as you explore the job of an administrative medical assistant (AMA) in a doctor’s office—from appointment scheduling and chart creation to medical billing and coding.

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HEALTHY LIVING SUITE Cost: $299 | Start Dates: January 16, February 13 In this program, you’ll learn how to establish a healthy approach to successful weight loss and weight maintenance for a lifetime. You’ll learn how to save money and prepare home-cooked meals that are fast, easy and delicious, and how to grow nutritious fruit and vegetables that can be used in your meals.

MEDIA GRANT WRITING SUITE Cost: $299 | Start Dates: January 16, February 13 Learn everything you need to know to start writing grant proposals and consult or volunteer for non-profit, public foundations.

ADOBE VALUE SUITE Cost: $299 | Start Dates: January 16, February 13 Are you interested in dabbling in digital design and photo editing? This discounted group of courses teaches you the basics of Adobe’s powerful image and graphic design software.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM/EVENTS

“WE PREPARE STUDENTS TO SUCCEED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM.” AMY PERRY, ELP INSTRUCTOR

Our English Language Program offers students of all fluency levels the opportunity to increase their cultural awareness and understanding of the English language. Not only does this program focus on gaining fluency in English for academic, professional and personal reasons, it also celebrates diversity and transcultural experiences.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM, VISIT GEORGIASOUTHERN.EDU/ELP OR CALL 912-478-5555

PLANNING AN EVENT? WE CAN HELP WITH THAT, TOO! The Division of Continuing Education offers pristine location choices for your event.

Customizable and equipped with the latest audio and video technology, our venues seek to meet the most discerning of needs. They offer many picturesque amenities such as our concourse and atrium at the Nessmith-Lane Center. Our event staff is ready to assist in the planning, set-up and coordination in order to bring your vision to reality!

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• An onsite event coordinator who works directly with you • Catering options from Georgia Southern’s Blue Tie Catering that offer you an array of cuisines • Use of outside vendors such as florists, photographers and entertainment

CONFERENCES

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2019 CONFERENCES January 26 • Southern Conference on Children Statesboro, GA | Nessmith-Lane Center

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 912-478-5555

February 8-9 • National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action and Change Savannah, GA | Georgia Tech Savanah Campus February 22-23 • International Critical Media Literacy Conference Savannah, GA | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Historic District March 3-6 • National Youth-At-Risk Conference Savannah, GA | Hyatt Regency March 21-23 • Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching and Conference Savannah, GA | Georgia Tech Savannah Campus April 11-12 • South East Coastal Conference on Language and Literature Savannah, GA | Georgia Tech Savannah Campus June 3-5 • Southeast Conference on Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Savannah, GA | Coastal Georgia Center September 27 • Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy Savannah, GA October 4 • Georgia Education Research Association Location TBA October 11 • Center for Social Gerontology Community Conference Statesboro, GA | Nessmith-Lane Center Advance | Continuing Education | Georgia Southern • 15

THREE CAMPUSES. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES. GEORGIA’S LARGEST UNIVERSITY SOUTH OF ATLANTA.

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