Continuing & Professional Education
Spring 2006
Lewis and Clark Community College · Godfrey, Illinois · (618) 468-2820 or 468-2824
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Lewis & Clark Community College
5800 Godfrey Rd · Godfrey, IL 62035
618 468-2820 · 618 468-2824 or 1-800-642-1794 (ext.2820)]
Through the courses, programs, and services of the Continuing Education Department, Lewis and Clark Community College offers a wide variety of educational and learning opportunities designed to improve the quality of life for learners of all ages.
The College offers credit and non-credit courses, seminars, workshops, and cultural activities to address the diverse educational needs and special interests within the community. Cooperative learning partnerships with numerous area organizations, agencies, and businesses integrate community and college resources to provide the highest quality educational opportunities available in the area.
Courses are offered on the Main Campus in Godfrey, at the N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville, in each of the three Community Education Centers, and at over 50 additional off-site locations throughout the district.
More than 40 new classes forSpring 2006!
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Personal Enrichment
CEPE 417 German For Travelers
Whether you're planning a trip abroad, want to converse with German-speaking friends or relatives, or just love the challenge of learning a new language, this class will make your experience more enjoyable by learning the key elements of the language, culture, and customs. Topics covered will include vocabularly and pronunciation with specific focus on basic phrases related to travel (eating out, shopping, sightseeing, transportation, emergency situations) as well as everyday situations and conversations. Course fee includes a reference book. Bis bald! Instructor: Christina House
CEPE 430 Researching Your Family Tree
Researching your family history has never been easier! You don't have to be a professional researcher to shake the family tree and unravel the stories of your ancestors! Learn how to get started in your research and organize family papers in this class taught by an experienced genealogist. Begin the discovery of your family's unique story by learning how to use major databases and experience case studies and first-hand knowledge. By the end of class, you'll have star
ted a family history notebook to guide the rest of your journey.
Instructor: Louise McKinney
CEPE 902 Cha Cha & Swing
Now you'll feel like Dancing with the Stars in this beginning ballroom dance class! Learn the basics of ballroom dancing doing the Swing and Cha Cha from professional dance instructor Kaye DeBrock in this "two left feet" dance class. No partner, no experience, no coordination necessary!
Instructor: Kaye DeBrock
CEPE 904 Rumba & Triple Swing
Shall we dance? Steps and techniques taught by professional dance instructor Kaye DeBrock in this class makes learning to dance fun and easy for everyone. This course is geared to those with little or no dancing experience and will feature basic steps for the Rumba and Triple Swing. Come join the fun -- both couples and singles are welcome.
Instructor: Kaye DeBrock
CEPE 906 Salsa & Night Club 2-Step
Don't sit on the sidelines anymore! Learn to dance the night away in this class perfect for beginners and those with "two left feet." Have fun and gain confidence learning the basic steps to the Salsa and the Night Club 2-Step from professional dance instructor Kaye DeBrock. No experience necessary. Enroll with a partner or come alone -- all will have fun!
Instructor: Kaye DeBrock
CEPE 908 West Coast Swing & Night Club Hustle
Even if you don't want to be Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers, you are guaranteed to have fun learning the basics of ballroom dancing in this class. Professional dance instructor Kaye DeBrock will teach you the basic steps for the West Coast Swing and the Night Club Hustle in this course for both singles and couples.
Instructor: Kaye DeBrock
CEPE 670 Conquering Anxiety
Even if you don't want Anxiety can make you feel miserable. It can paralyze you, cause panic attacks and uncessary tension, or result in constant or unpreditable irritability. It can rob you of the quality of life most of us seek. This course will provide you with the information and healthy coping techniques to conquer anxiety. Learn the origins of anxiety, what prupose anxiety serves in your life, and proven coping strategies from a professional therapist, counselor, and teacher.
Instructor: Mitzi Hunter
CEPE 671 Emotional Intelligence
What's your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) level and how does it influence your life? Studies have shown that Emotional Intelligence is a better predictor of success than IQ. Interested in learning what your EQ level is and how it may influence your life and your ability to build trusting relationships? Come to this interactive workshop prepared to learn, share, and have fun.
Instructor: Rick Marshall
CEPE 672 Managing Anger
Often times strong emotional responses lead to undesirable behaviors. This interactive session will focus on anger management and conflict. Instructor and communications specialist Rick Marshall will challenge participants to examine elements such as what activates anger, how to diffuse conflict and create an empathic environment, and strategies for managing anger.
Instructor: Rick Marshall
CEPE 925 Experiencing Digital Photography
Have you recently purchased a digital camera or are you thinking about it? This short course is designed to help you get more from your digital photography experience. Various types of digital cameras will be demonstrated and the merits of each type will be discussed. In addition, there will be presentations on choosing and using a printer and the computer requirements for digital photography as well as selected topics in general photography principles. The course instructor will be former Lewis and Clark dean Dick Snyder who been involved in photography for over 35 years.
Instructor: Dick Snyder
CEPE 926 Basic Principles of Photography
Perfect for the new camera owner, this one-evening course is designed to introduce participants to the general principles of photography including composition, metering, shutter speed and aperture settings, focal length, depth of field, and film speed (ISO). Topics discussed will be applicable to film or digital photography. Discussions will also included the relative merits of various types of camera systems, both film and digital. The course instructor will be former Lewis and Clark dean Dick Snyder who been involved in photography for over 35 years.
Instructor: Dick Snyder
Arts Enrichment
CEAC 400 Art Exploration – Multimedia
Fun, learning, and creative expression go hand in hand in this class! You'll explore a range of artistic styles and techniques in this "sampler" class using a variety of media, including ink washes, acrylic painting, watercolor and pastels, under the guidance of a professional artist and educator. You will also create your own class art journal. Materials and supplies (brushes, inks, paints, etc.) are included in the course fee.
Instructor: Staff
CEAC 404 Mask Making
Masks have been made to honor the many faces and expressions of a culture for centuries. In this class, each student will make two masks of their own design using plaster and cloth and a variety of decorative items. This class will focus on the enjoyable process of crafting masks and bringing their characters to life. Mask making from various cultures will be introduced. Materials and supplies are included in the course fee.
Instructor: Staff
CEAC 549 Summer Art
Birdhouses, butterflies, sunflowers, plant pokes, yard ornaments. Decorate your house and yard for summer with handmade things you have designed and painted. One project will be completed -- more as time as time allows. Materials and supplies are not included in the course fee.
Instructor: Gloria Darr
CEAC 524 Knitting: Cables & Colors
Learn about knitting basic cables, including reading charts, and knit small items which can be easily completed in the allotted time. While knitting two more small projects you will also be introduced to Fairisle and Intarsia knitting techniques, which are different methods of incorporating two or three colors of yarn into your work. Learn to work from written patterns as well as from charted designs.
Instructor: Judy Paulsmeyer
CEAC 562 One Stroke Painting, Intermediate -- Roses
One Stroke painting is the blending, shading and highlighting with one stroke of the brush using techniques popularize by artist Donna Dewberry. In this intermediate-level class, learn how to paint roses of all kinds using a variety of techniques and combine stroke to form a grouping. Materials and supplies are not included in the course fee. Supplies will be discussed on the first night of class. Prerequisite: Introduction to One Stroke Painting or permission of the instructor.
Instructor: Vickie Hopkins
CEAC 563 One Stroke Painting, Intermediate -- Fruits
Use the One Stroke painting method to blend, shape and highlight all in one stroke, making painting quick and easy. In this intermediate-level class, learn the stroke you need to create fruit to decorate a variety of projects. Materials and supplies are not included in the course fee. Supplies will be discussed on the first night of class. Prerequisite: Introduction to One Stroke Painting or permission of the instructor.
Instructor: Vickie Hopkins
CEAC 559 One Stroke Painting -- Painting on Paper
This class will cover the basics of painting on paper. Participants will complete one scrapbook page for a female birthday. No painting experience needed.
Instructor: Vickie Hopkins
CEAC 560 One Stroke Painting -- Palm Trees
Learn how to paint palm trees the One-Stroke way.
Instructor: Vickie Hopkins
CEAC 561 One Stroke Painting -- Holiday Cards
Holiday card painting will be taught in this class using the One-Stroke method.
Instructor: Vickie Hopkins
CEAC 464 One Stroke Painting -- Roses Mini Class
Learn how to paint roses (only the flower, not groupings) in this class using the One Stroke method.
Instructor: Vickie Hopkins
CEAC 465 One Stroke Painting – Easter
Learn how to paint eggs, bunnies, baskets, and more in this class using the One Stroke painting method popularized by Donna Dewberry.
Instructor: Vickie Hopkins
Health & Fitness
CESC 573 Basics Of Anti-Aging Skin Care
Let a state-licensed esthetician (a skin care specialist) teach you about your skin, how it prematurely ages and what can be done to slow down or prevent the signs of aging. Discuss the latest non-invasive skin care treatments, what products are beneficial for improving aging skin, and what really works. This is a great class for anyone looking to improve the appearance and quality of their skin without medical intervention.
Instructor: Sandy Barnett
CESC 540 Kickboxing
Kick it up in this cardio-based kickboxing class! Learn upper and lower body combinations on or off the heavy bags to give you a total body workout and get your heart pumping. Kick things up a notch with sports conditioning intervals, including jumping rope, jogging and toning segments, then wind down with abdominal exercises and stretching. Individual instruction makes this a great for newcomers, but will also challenge the most fit. Meets at the Jersey Wellness Center.
Instructor: Jennifer Lyles
CESC 541 Rep Reebok
Join this strength-training class for both men and women that combines strength and endurance, spiced with great music, sweat, and fun! The instructor will incorporate a variety of equipment including dumbbells, barbells and tubing, while utilizing training techniques that will allow you to great real results while avoiding stubborn fitness plateaus. Enjoy the many benefits of strength training with the extra motivation to keep you pumping! Meets at the Jersey Wellness Center.
Instructor: Jennifer Lyles
CESC 542 Spinning
This indoor group cycling class is perfect for anyone looking for fun, non-impact, individually-paced, cardiovascular exercise. Hop on for an exciting ride which includes a variety of intervals, hills, sprints, and jumps. Let the instructor guide the journey while you control the intensity by adjusting the resistance to a level that's appropriate for you. Pedal your way to better health on your new ride! Meets at the Jersey Wellness Center.
Instructor: Jennifer Lyles
CESC 543 Spinning -- Mini Session
This is a shorter version of the popular indoor group cycling class that meets only once a week for those who prefer a less frequent workout. Meets at the Jersey Wellness Center.
Instructor: Jennifer Lyles
CESC 948 Lifestyle Yoga
Relax, stretch, and let go! Enhance your lifestyle and sense of well-being through yoga, a unique form of self-improvement that integrates body, mind, and spirit in the journey toward self-mastery and radiant health. Reconnect with the pleasures of movement and sitting still to improve balance, refine flexibility, enhance cardiovascular performance, and increase energy. This is a gentle class for all ages and perfect for all levels of experience. Bring a yoga mat or pad for the floor.
Instructor: Betsy Smith
Home & Garden
CEHG 405 Beginning Smocking
Learn to smock and prepare to give the best baby shower gift ever, or to create the most beautiful outfits for your own little loved ones. In this introductory Smocking class, you will learn to create a gorgeous heirloom baby bonnet by hand smocking. Instructor Carol Miller will teach you in easy steps how to smock and offer guidance in creating some of the most stunning outfits a child could ever wear. Bring a pair of scissors -- all other materials and supplies are included in the course fee.
Instructor: Carol Miller
CEHG 451 Basic Home Repair I: Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical
Are you challenged by home repairs? This course will give you the knowledge and confidence to safely perform basic "handyman" chores such as small electrical (i.e., switches, outlets, fixtures), plumbing (i.e., leaky faucets, toilet float valves, gaskets), and mechanical repairs (i.e., maintenance and cleaning of refrigerators, furnaces, and air conditioners). In addition to safety for doing the repairs, learn how to deal with small emergencies such as seeing sparks, smelling smoke, or stopping running water from flooding the kitchen.
Instructor: Chuck Herring
CEHG 452 Basic Home Repair II: Walls, Windows & Doors
Want to learn to do simple carpentry tasks yourself? In this course, you will learn to use basic hand and power tools, identify types of nails/screws/anchors and their appropriate uses, and discuss types of lumber/sheet goods and their application. Become familiar with basic carpentry skills that can be used in simple home repairs on walls, windows, and doors such as finishing and repairing drywall, re-screening a door, re-glazing a broken window, installing a deadbolt, and hanging shelves.
Instructor: Chuck Herring
CEHG 453 Basic Home Repair III: Exteriors & Landscaping
Tired of paying other people to fix your house? Learn the basics of easy home repair in this hands-on, practical class for homeowners. This class focuses on outdoor repair and exterior maintenance such as roofing, siding, driveways, masonry, gutters, and landscaping. Each session features hands-on demonstrations as well as discussion of tool safety and maintenance. Bring your questions!
Instructor: Chuck Herring
CEHG 460 Interior Decorating 101
Do it like the pros and be your own designer! Learn the basics of interior design including space planning, color, fabrics, window treatments, wall and floor treatments, and furniture arrangement in this course for people who love to decorate. This course will give you the confidence you need to forge ahead with that redecorating project!
Instructor: Jason Parker
CEHG 461 Faux Like A Pro
Tired of plain, boring walls? Learn how to decorate your home with beautiful painting techniques in this hands-on workshop. You'll learn four faux finishing techniques -- colorwashing, dragging, sponging and ragging -- as well as pattern painting and techniques for painting floors for a distinctive decorating look. Bring your own project ideas to class and try these finishes yourself! (Most supplies included in the course fee.)
Instructor: Jason Parker
CEHG 660 Ole, It's Mexican!
Capture the famous flavors of traditional Mexican cooking with a nuevo twist. Lighter, spiced just right and fun to cook best describes this new menu. A full, hands-on class!
Instructor: Kim Cruz
CEHG 661 A Taste of Italy
Pasta lovers' delight! Discover why Italian food continues to be one of the most popular culinary traditions in the world as you learn to prepare classic dishes.
Instructor: Kim Cruz
CEHG 662 Simple Salads
Tired of plain green salad with bottled dressing? Find out how simple it is to create delicious and versatile salads for home, family get-togethers and special occasions. Once you’ve made your own dressing, you’ll never go back!
Instructor: Kim Cruz
CEHG 935 Cooking & Wine
Learn how to cook with wine and which wine to serve with specific dishes. A local chef will be on site, and a selection of chocolates is planned just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Instructor: Len Scaturro (Crushed Grapes)
CEHG 978/979 Selecting, Planting & Pruning Roses
Does the resurgence of "old roses" have you dreaming of fragrant buds unfolding into full-blown roses? Are stately grandifloras your favorite, or do you love the rainbow of colors available in tea roses? You can learn proper variety selection, soil preparation, planting, and fertilizing which are important first steps in growing perfect roses from Missouri Botanical Garden expert Diane Brueckman. How and when to prune and minimize damage from winter kill will also be addressed. Bring your questions!
Instructor: Missouri Botanical Garden
CEHG 769/770 Spring Lawn Care
Cool-season lawns of bluegrass and fescue varieties are best for St. Louis. In this class, Glenn Kraemer of the Missouri Botanical Garden will focus on seeding, renovating, fertilizing and watering. He will also discuss weed, disease, and pest control challenges. You'll come away with a complete picture of the steps necessary to maintain your cool-season lawn.
Instructor: Missouri Botanical Garden
CEHG 967/968 Pretty Partners In Shade
Learn new plant combinations for your shade garden. Whether you use color or texture to pair plants you will have lots of choices. Mary Ann Fink of the Missouri Botanical Garden will show slides of plants for different kinds of shade including partial moist shade and partial dry shade. A list of plants will be provided in class.
Instructor: Missouri Botanical Garden
Technology
CECC 622 eBay: Techniques For Serious Sellers
Learn how to improve your eBay sales from an education specialist trained by eBay! This class is perfect for those who want to learn techniques to increase efficiency and profits while improving productivity. Learn how to start a business on eBay, expedite the selling process, create more professional listings, use bidder/buyer management tools, manage your sold items, create sales reports, and resolve conflicts. Prerequisite: Basics of Selling on eBay or equivalent experience.
Instructor: Tony Josato
CECC 609 Introduction to Access
Learn the basics of Microsoft Access in this introductory class. Topics include designing Tables and entering data; how to ask questions of the data using Queries; creating a simplified and more manageable view of the data using Forms; and generating organized and meaningful output with Reports. To be successful in this course, participants should understand the basic concepts involved in working with a computer and be comfortable working in a Windows environment. No prior knowledge of databases or Access is assumed.
Instructor: Lori Parilo
CECC 610 Introduction to Database Design
This course introduces learners to the concepts and fundamentals of relational database design, and how to begin designing databases using Microsoft Access. Through group problem-solving exercises, participants will learn to how to design simple databases through modeling and design concepts and how to store and relate the data for maximum efficiency. To be successful in this course, participants should understand the basic concepts involved in working with a computer and be comfortable working in a Windows environment. No prior knowledge of databases or Access is assumed.
Instructor: Lori Parilo
Music
CEMU 550 Community Handbell Choir
Play sacred, classical, folk, and show tunes as a member of the Community Handbell Choir directed by G. Irwin Ballard. Prospective members must have good musical reading ability. A background in handbells, piano, or other musical instrument will be helpful; however, ringing techniques will be taught. Group will meet at the Upper Alton Baptist Church; participants must attend all rehearsals.
Instructor: Irwin Ballard
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