CE July 2011 Newsletter

Community Outreach News

S P O O N R I V E R C O L L E G E July 1, 2011

Canton Havana Macomb Rushville Online

Business Solutions & Training page 2

Career Exploration & Training pages 2-3

Foundation & Alumni News page 3

Online Education pages 4-5

Personal Development & Interests page 6

Professional Development & Licensure page 7

Retirees & Plus 50 Programs page 8

Technology & Computer Skills page 8

Youth Education page 8

Contact Information page 10

Announcements:

SRC Foundation Golf Outing scheduled

for August 12th. See details on page 3.

Microsoft Certificate Available! This is an

excellent portfolio builder for current job

seekers. See page 3 for full details.

Many NEW online classes are available.

More on pages 4-5.

Check out page 6 to read about the NEW

Genealogy Series in Canton, and learn

how to volunteer as a Literacy Tutor.

Find us on

Facebook

“Summer Youth Program a Success in Canton”

The SRC Office of Community Outreach and the YWCA Women‟s & Girls‟ Empowerment Center recently offered a week-long interactive day camp for girls called “Discover Our World”. Activities included: Filming, editing and posting of a YouTube video; Tours of a local veterinary office, chiropractic clinic, and pool/park system; Campus tour of Spoon River College, including the theater department; Behind-the-scenes tours of Havana Printing and McDonald‟s; Crafts and activities, including tie-dye t-shirts, zumba and yoga!; Research of groundbreaking women of the past and today; and Dai-ly keynote speakers who talked about STEM careers (science, technology, engineering, math). See page 8 for more youth programs...

VISIT US ON THE WEB!

www.src.edu/outreach

www.src.edu/foundation

www.Ed2Go.com/spoonriver

www.facebook.com/ srccommunityoutreach

Community Outreach News To Register, call:

Canton (309) 647-6260 Havana (309) 543-4413 Macomb (309) 833-6031 Rushville (217) 322-6060

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BUSINESS SOLUTIONS & TRAINING Your business or business idea is very important to the Economic Development in our communities. We offer training that can

enhance your skills, assist the development of your employees, as well as promote the growth of your organization. We offer various

workshops and seminars throughout the year to assist you!

ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP “Be Your Own Boss” This is ideal for someone considering starting a small business or for

new small business owners. Topics to be discussed include: The Business Plan, Business Law, Financing, Marketing and Technology,

and Human Resources. A luncheon presentation titled “Before I Had Started My Business I Sure Wish I Would Have Known…” will

be featured. A keynote panel of local business owners and successful entrepreneurs will also be included so that participants can hear

from individuals that have successfully started and currently manage their own business. Fee: TBA

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK290M1/FA11) Friday, September 30, 2011

PARTNER WITH SPOON RIVER COLLEGE Our commitment to providing a total training solution means we'll partner with

you to create customized programs that are central to your company's success. This includes specialized curriculums, flexible class

schedules, and options such as web-based and computer-based training. The Office of Community Outreach is truly committed to

creating partnerships with business and industry and other public agencies. By working cooperatively with business and industry we can

jointly address many of the workforce and training needs of the region and community. Ask us about training opportunities. We have

state-of-the art facilities available or we can provide training on-site “at your place.” We have worked with hundreds of businesses

and institutions to design a program to meet specific needs. Some of our clients are Pella Corporation, MidAmerica National Bank,

Graham Hospital, McDonough District Hospital, state and local agencies, and many more. Some of our topics have included Team

Building, Leadership, Diversity Training, Microsoft Excel, and more.

Our services to you include:

Meeting with your business representatives to determine your exact needs -Locating the best possible facilitator for your training

Designing a curriculum and presentation method best suited to your needs -Scheduling the best time and location for your training

Using the latest technologies to enhance the instruction

Delivering a complete package of training

Offering the best economical pricing for the highest quality of instruction

NO CHALLENGE IS TOO DIFFICULT. Contact us and let us help you make your business the best it can be.

Julie Seeley (Canton/Havana Communities) [email protected]

Ashley Riggins (Macomb/Rushville Communities) [email protected]

CAREER EXPLORATION AND TRAINING

Career Training opportunities are available for you. Whether you are currently unemployed, looking to enhance skills for future

employment, or interested in learning a new career we are here to support you!

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS CENTERS The Spoon River College Office of Community Outreach Employability Skills Centers

are now open! Services at the Centers include career exploration, interest profiling, technology skill enhancement, resume writing,

interview skills, and job search, which includes researching job demand and income potential in regions of Illinois. A variety of

resources will be utilized at the Centers including Illinois WorkNet, ACT WorkKeys, Key Train and Career Ready 101, face to face

soft skill training, ED2GO internet-based short-term classes, and Microsoft Office software classes. A Digital Divide grant from the

Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity allows SRC to offer these free or low cost resources and re-training opportunities

to residents of all age and work groups within the college district. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. For

further information or to request specific training, please contact Andrea Barbknecht, Community Outreach Technology Coordinator, at

309-647-5886 or [email protected].

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center Open first & third Wednesday of each month, 1-4 p.m. (appointments encouraged)

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center Open first & third Tuesday of each month, 9 a.m.-Noon (appointments encouraged)

Havana, Spoon River College Open first & third Friday of each month, by appointment

Rushville, Spoon River College Open second & fourth Friday of each month, by appointment

Additional information about the SRC Foundation and scholarships available at www.src.edu/foundation.

Can’t make it in person? Try instructor facilitated, online learning through Spoon River College!

http://www.pella.com

http://www.midnatbank.com/

http://www.grahamhospital.org

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HUMAN RESOURCE CERTIFICATE Spoon River College is proud to offer this nationally recognized American Management

Association program. To receive the AMA Certificate in Human Resources, you must complete six AMA specific courses within a

recommended 18 months. This is a self study program. Each course has a fee of $150. The six courses include: Fundamentals of

Human Resources; Successful Interviewing; How to Manage Conflict in the Organization; Fair, Square and Legal; and A Manager‟s

Guide to Human Behavior. If you have questions or want to get started in this program, please contact the Office of Community

Outreach in Macomb at 309-833-6031 or email [email protected].

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CERTIFICATE This certificate program is ideal for the current small

business owner or anyone considering a business venture. To receive this certificate you must

complete six of the nine courses available in this program within a recommended 18 months. This

is an online program. Each course has a fee of $89. The nine courses available in this program

are: Start Your Own Small Business; Creating a Successful Business Plan; QuickBooks 2010;

Understanding the Human Resource Function; Fundamentals of Supervision and Management;

Managing Customer Service; Marketing Your Business on the Internet; Business Law for the

Small Business Owner; and Computer Skills in the Workplace. If you have questions or want to

get started in this program, please contact the Office of Community Outreach in Macomb at

309-833-6031 or email [email protected].

GERONTOLOGY CERTIFICATE This certificate program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who

work with older adults. To received this certificate you must complete ten course topics within six weeks. This is an online program.

A fee of $200 includes all ten topics. The ten topics available in this program are: Introduction to Gerontology; Physiology of Aging;

Mental Health and Aging; Healthy Aging; Pain Assessment & Management in the Older Adult; Death and Dying; Sleep and Aging; The

Older Woman; Elder Abuse; and Aging and Disorders of Communication. If you have questions or want to get started in this program,

please contact the Office of Community Outreach in Macomb at 309-833-6031 or email [email protected].

MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE Spoon River College is thrilled to offer you this Microsoft Technology Certificate

Program. This program is excellent for those that would like to develop or enhance their skills in Microsoft Office. To receive this

certificate you must complete six of the ten courses available in the program within a recommended 18 months. This is an

online/hybrid course. Each course has a fee of $89. The ten courses available in this program are: Introduction to Microsoft Access

2007; Intermediate Microsoft access 2007; Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2007; Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007; Intermediate

Microsoft Word 2007; Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007, Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007; Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007;

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007; and Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2007. If you have questions or want to get started in

this program, please contact the Office of Community Outreach in Macomb at 309-833-6031 or email [email protected].

FOUNDATION & ALUMNI NEWS Education is the key to a successful future! The Spoon River College Foundation actively seeks resources to provide excellent

educational opportunities to Spoon River College. To learn more about the Spoon River College Foundation, visit the organization’s

website at www.src.edu/foundation or contact Emily Gillett at [email protected] or (309) 833-6039.

ALUMNI AWARDS The Spoon River College Alumni Association will host an Alumni Awards Reception on Saturday, October 8th

in Canton. Award recipients for the below awards will be recognized. Mark your calendar to attend this event!

Distinguished Alumni Award – This award is given to the alumna or alumnus who has reached the pinnacle of her/his professional

career. Their achievements should be those gaining at least state-wide recognition.

Alumni Achievement Awards – These awards are given to alumni as they progress up the “success” ladder. The achievement should

have gained at least county-wide recognition. Achievement winners may receive more than one achievement award in their lifetime and

could receive the Distinguished Alumni award in later years.

Outstanding Service Award - These awards may be given to alumni who have made significant voluntary contributions to mankind in

general and/or to the college. Persons other than alumni but who have had affiliation with the college will be considered.

Distinguished Spoon River College Employee Award – This award is given to someone who was previously employed by Spoon Riv-

er College. This award is based upon the individual‟s significant contributions to Spoon River College, its students, and the

community. This award was first given out in 2007.

EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGN The SRC Foundation kicked off it‟s 2011 employee campaign! For over three decades employees at SRC

have generously provided monies for scholarships, facility improvements, innovation grants, technology upgrades, and much more!

This year‟s campaign theme is PAY IT FORWARD. To “pay it forward” is the concept of asking that a good turn be repaid by having

it done to others. The Foundation will PAY IT FORWARD by offering scholarships, upgrades, and grants from funds that were

donated by YOU. Each year SRC staff and faculty provide between $14,000-$20,000 in contributions that PAY IT FORWARD!

SRC GOLF OUTING The 18th annual SRC Foundation Golf Outing is scheduled for Friday, August 12th at Wee-Ma-Tuk Hills

Country Club. Start planning your team now! Contact Emily Gillett at [email protected] or (309) 833-6039 for sponsorship and

team details.

See page 10 for Office of Community Outreach contact information!

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ONLINE EDUCATION We offer online classes that are convenient and work with YOUR schedule. Over 300 courses are available for you to choose from.

Online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive.

”NEW” INTRODUCTION TO CRYSTAL REPORTS Students will discover how to transform information in databases or

accounting programs into clear, easy-to-understand business reports. With the help of hands-on activities and step-by-step instructions,

they will learn to extract, sort, and format data to create anything from a quick meeting handout to an elaborate annual report. Fee: $89

Online Course, Instructed by Education To Go Staff Choose a Start Date (July 20, August 17, September 21) Class runs for 6 weeks! Enroll today at www.ed2go.com/spoonriver

GREEN BUILDINGS & PREPARING FOR THE LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM Get the knowledge to excel as a green

professional in the new economy. Acquire an introduction to sustainability and how it lays the foundation for a deeper understanding

of the green building process. Participants who successfully complete this course are eligible and prepared to sit for the US Green

Building Council‟s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate exam. This class is for anyone who

wants more than a basic understanding of sustainability and green building concepts, including those with a stake in their company's

building practices, those directly involved in green building projects, and those pursuing the LEED Green Associate professional

accreditation. LEED is a third-party certification program and nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation

of high performance green buildings. Fee: $695

Online Course, UGotClass Instructors are LEED Faculty with the U.S. Green Building Council Sept. 6-Oct. 28 Class runs for 2 months! Enroll today by emailing your interest to [email protected]

”NEW” INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS 7 Students will explore the powerful features of Microsoft Windows 7, mastering the

basics of working with pictures, text, folders, and files. They will also learn how to use the desktop, icons, and gadgets, and how to back

up and protect their data. Fee: $89


GREEN WORKPLACE A greener workplace can provide substantial benefits to your organization‟s triple bottom line – people, plan-

et and profits. By reducing the energy intensity of their buildings and materials demand and waste, green workplaces can save money

and reduce their impact on the environment. Come discover the keys to making green workplaces a success for you and your

organization. This course is suitable for those new to green workplaces or already working in a green space and interested in

enhancing their knowledge of what makes it a green space. Includes a green workplace toolkit. Fee: $195 Online Course, Instructed by Pepper Smith & Kelly Gearhart of UGotClass

Sept. 6-30 Class runs for 1 month! Enroll today by emailing your interest to [email protected]

”NEW” PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 9 FOR THE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER Designed for camera enthusiasts with no

photo-editing experience, this fun and easy course will give students the skills they need to perform anything from quick fixes to

detailed image enhancements. As they master Photoshop Elements, they'll learn to edit images on their computer, correct flaws, enhance

their final product, create simple art projects, prepare images for email and the Web, and organize their images so they can keep track of

them easily. Fee: $89


SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING ON A SHOESTRING Students will build their own customized marketing plans step-by-step as

they discover how to attract their target audiences, entice customers to buy their products or services, and keep buyers coming back for

more. In addition, they'll learn how to generate referrals, evaluate tactics, track their results, and continually improve their marketing

strategies. Fee: $89


”NEW” PROTECT YOUR MONEY, CREDIT, AND IDENTITY In this course, students will learn to spot the scams and rip-offs

that can cost them money or ruin their credit. They will explore threats including identity theft, Internet and credit card scams, and

deceptive sales practices. In addition, they will learn how to slow down or stop a foreclosure, and how to end harassing phone calls from

debt collectors. Fee: $89


Our mission is to positively impact the communities we serve through offerings,

partnerships, projects, new opportunities, and leadership.

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FUNDAMENTALS OF SUPERVISION & MANAGEMENT If you have recently been promoted to a supervisory or management

position or want to learn how to become a more effective manager, this course will help you master the basics of business by learning

the language of management. You will learn how to make a successful transition from employee to manager and you'll learn how to

manage your time so that you can deal with the constant demands of a managerial job. Fee: $89 Online Course, Instructed by Education To Go Staff

Choose a Start Date (July 20, August 17, September 21) Class runs for 6 weeks! Enroll today at www.ed2go.com/spoonriver

”NEW” EXPLORE A CAREER AS A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Students will explore the many job settings and career paths

open to them if they become pharmacy technicians. In addition, they will master the skills required to gain an entry-level position as a

pharmacy tech or clerk. Fee: $89 Online Course, Instructed by Education To Go Staff


A TO Z GRANT WRITING A to Z Grant Writing is an invigorating and informative course that will equip you with the skills and

tools you need to enter the exciting field of grant writing! You'll learn how to raise needed funds by discovering how and where to look

for potential funders who are a good match for your organization. You'll also learn how to network and develop true partnerships with a

variety of funders, how to organize a successful grant-writing campaign, and how to put together a complete proposal package. Fee: $89


”UPDATED” KEYBOARDING Ed2go is pleased to announce a major update to this course designed to help students improve their

keyboarding speed and accuracy. This course is popular with students seeking careers in health care, office management, and related

fields. This course has been fully revised to allow students to use the latest keyboarding software, Keyboarding Pro 5. Students will

learn how to touch-type or improve their existing typing skills using Keyboarding Pro 5. By the end of the course, they will know how

to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed

writing test during a job interview. Fee: $89


CREATING WEB PAGES Create and post your very own Web site on the Internet using HTML in this extensive, hands-on, six week

workshop. You'll also learn critical and timely information on securing the best possible location in search engine listings, and powerful

no-cost or low-cost web marketing strategies. Fee: $89 Online Course, Instructed by Education To Go Staff


ASSISTING AGING PARENTS Are your parents in their golden years? Learning how to help parents or other loved ones through

their transition can prepare us for our own. This compassionate and comprehensive class will give you the tools, techniques, and insights

for this passage. You'll learn to handle most of the challenges you will face while coming to appreciate and cherish the privilege of the

journey. Fee: $89 Online Course, Instructed by Education To Go Staff


ONLINE COURSES Over 300 courses are available online with our partnership with Education To Go (Ed2Go), we offer a wide

range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses include expert instructors, many

of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. All courses

run for six weeks (with a two-week grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on

assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. A certificate of completion is given after completing each class. Ready

to take an online course? Check out our listing of classes at www.ed2go.com/spoonriver.

Learn More About Our Programs… Visit Us on the Web! www.src.edu/outreach

Technology courses are offered at a reduced rate

through grant funding from the Department

of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.







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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INTERESTS Looking for something fun to do? We offer a variety of programs throughout the year that might meet your interest. These classes do

not include tests, homework or commitment beyond attendance and participation.

FLORAL CREATIONS SERIES Learn how to create beautiful and unique floral arrangements for every season or holiday! Our

upcoming “make-and-take” classes will focus on the seasons of summer (patriotic), fall (harvest) and winter (holiday). Join Chad

Leitschuh and have some fun creating spectacular centerpieces for the home! Fee: $35 per class (includes supplies)

Canton, Church of the Brethren (CE035G1/FA11) Fall/Harvest Theme Tuesday, September 20, 6-8 p.m.

Canton, Church of the Brethren (CE035G2/FA11) Winter/Holiday Theme Tuesday, December 6, 6-8 p.m.

GENEALOGY SERIES The Genealogy Series will be held at the Spoon River College Canton Community Outreach Center. Courses

are instructed by Dave Barbknecht. Fee is $10 per course. Sign up for one or all!

Setting Up Your Research (Thursday, August 4, 6-9 p.m.) Are you interested in discovering more about where you came

from? Begin your family journey to research your roots! Join Dave Barbknecht and learn ways to set up your family tree and

catalog paper records. You‟ll also have an opportunity to explore such data entry programs as “Family Tree Maker” and

“Roots Magic 4”. Bring current family tree info! (CE119G1/SU11)

US Census—How to Read it (Thursday, August 11, 6-9 p.m.) Do you know where to find Census information and if so, how

to read it? In this class, Dave Barbknecht will help you learn to read Census forms as well as look for key information on

Census Records that unlock doors to the past and give you new leads to explore! Discover ways in which your neighbors can

help you through this process. Explore hands-on searching, printing, and ordering of Census Records. (CE119G2/SU11)

Searching and Obtaining Records (Thursday, August 18, 6-9 p.m.) In this class you‟ll use the computer and internet to

search for current records that are available out there. Searches will be investigated on various websites. This class allows

for open-lab time to explore and obtain various documentation. Dave Barbknecht will be ready to offer assistance with any

questions or issues you may have as you document your history! (CE119G3/SU11)

Genealogy Projects (Thursday, August 25, 6-9 p.m.) Have fun and get creative as you work on a variety of Genealogy

projects! Print various types of family trees, discover grave stone rubbings, and organize and display your photographs. Dave

Barbknecht will also give instruction on how to present your work to family members as well as give tips on organizing

family reunions! (CE119G4/SU11)

HISTORIC PRESERVATION SERIES The Historic Preservation Series will be held at the Spoon River College Canton Campus.

Fee: $15 each or $50 for the series of four classes.

American Architectural Style (Friday, September 23, 9 a.m.-Noon) Participants will learn the varying styles of architecture

within the community. The workshop will include a walking tour of Canton. Facilitated by Carol Dyson.

The Economics of Historic Preservation (Friday, October 14, 9 a.m.-Noon) Historic Preservation can have a positive impact

on downtown revitalization, neighborhoods, & tourism. An overview of historic preservation as an economic development tool

will be conducted. Facilitated by George Ridgway.

VOLUNTEER LITERACY TUTOR This free course is designed to prepare volunteer tutors to assist adults 16 years of age and older

to acquire basic level skills in listening, speaking, writing, and mathematics. Join Cyndi Johnston and discover how this community

service opportunity can make a huge difference in someone‟s life by helping them improve reading or math skills! Upon completion of

the course, an SRC Literacy representative will match you with an adult learner needing assistance, arrange a neutral meeting place, and

provide free instructional materials to use during your tutoring sessions. This class is being offered via Interactive Video at the Canton

and Havana sites. The instructor will be present at the Macomb campus. Cost is free!!

Canton, Spoon River College, Room T109 (VSK057I1/FA11) Havana, Spoon River College, Room H113 (VSK057I2/FA11) Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 2 - 16, 1-3 P.M. Instructor: Cyndi Johnston

EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO In partnership with Collette Vacations, Spoon River College is offering a 5 day

group tour to San Francisco. Highlights of the trip include: dinner overlooking the San Francisco Bay, breakfast on the popular Pier 39,

postcard views of the Golden Gate and Bay bridges, visit to the Sonoma Valley, travel to the Monterey and drive the famed 17 mile

drive featuring the Del Monte Forest and see the famous Lone Cypress Tree. This trip is scheduled for September 12-16, 2011. Per

Person Rates: Double $1749; Single $2149; Triple $1719. Included in price: Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $50 (subject to

increase until paid in full), Hotel Transfers, Round Trip Air from Lambert St. Louis Intl. For more information call the Macomb Travel

Center at 309-833-5531.

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A fun-filled day

FOR those 50+ BY those 50+

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LICENSURE Many professions require continuing education and or certification in a specific topic area. We are here to help you advance towards

your professional goals! We offer Food Service Certification, Food Service Recertification, CPDUs for Teachers, Paraprofessional

Preparation, Paraprofessional Exams, Real Estate Continuing Education, Health Care Continuing Education, and more.

FOOD SERVICE EDUCATION Spoon River College in partnership with Insightful Food Safety offers a 15-hour food service

sanitation course and a 5-hour refresher course to those in the district seeking licensing in food service. The Illinois State Department of

Public Health Food Service Sanitation Code requires all establishments that serve food must complete a 15-hour certification class. The-

se courses are held at the Spoon River College Community Outreach Centers located at 45 E. Side Square, Ste 302, in Canton

or 2500 E. Jackson St. in Macomb. Courses are instructed by Wanda Adkins of Insightful Food Safety. Call Spoon River College to

register at (309) 647-6260, (309) 833-6031 or call Insightful Food Safety at (309) 837-5158.

FOOD SERVICE SANITATION Students seeking certification in food service sanitation will learn

food service operation and prepare for the State Examination required by law. Areas of study include

how to properly prepare food, required sanitation procedures and the requirements which restaurants

must fulfill to meet State Health Codes. Fee: $99 payable to Insightful Food Safety (fee

includes manual).

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085M1/FA11) Mon/Tues, August 1 & 2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085F1/FA11) Wed/Thurs, Sept. 14 & 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085M2/FA11) Mon/Tues, Oct. 3 & 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085F2/FA11) Mon/Tues, Nov. 7 & 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK085M3/FA11) Mon/Tues, Dec. 5 & 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

FOOD SERVICE SANITATION RECERTIFICATION Certified food service sanitation managers are required to attend food safety

training with a minimum of 5 hours of instruction every 5 years. This class meets the state guidelines. All participants are

required to bring a photo I.D. and copy of FSSMC certificate. Fee: $65 payable to Insightful Food Safety.

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CEU015M1/FA11) Tuesday, August 2, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CEU015F1/FA11) Thursday, September 15, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CEU015M2/FA11) Tuesday, October 4, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CEU015F2/FA11) Tuesday, November 8, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (CEU015M3/FA11) Tuesday, December 6, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

NURSING STUDENT SUCCESS Spoon River College Nursing Student Success course is designed for incoming Nursing Students to

cover a range of topics, including but not limited to: Math review necessary for drug calculations, APA format for writing papers, test

taking skills, study hints, and organizational skills. This class will meet for 6 days and is an ideal way for incoming nursing

students to start off on the right track! This course is being offered via Interactive Video at the Macomb, Rushville, and Havana sites.

Instructors will be present at the Canton campus. Instructors: Tamatha Schleich and Penny Cozart. Fee: $75

M/T/Th, July 25-August 4, 8:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. Canton, Spoon River College, Room T109 (VSK208O1/FA11) Macomb, Spoon River College, Room G6 (VSK208O2/FA11) Rushville, Spoon River College, Room 117 (VSK208O3/FA11) Havana, Spoon River College, Room 113 (VSK208O4/FA11)

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR REALTORS Spoon River College offers continuing education opportunities for realtors. Please

mark your calendars for the below dates.

Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center Thursday, September 29, 9-Noon & 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Kerry Kidwell

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center Friday, September 30, 9-Noon & 1-4 p.m. Instructor: Kerry Kidwell

INSIGHTFUL FOOD SAFETY

IS ALSO OFFERING:

15 Hour Food Service Sanitation

July 11 & 12 Quincy

July 19 & 20 Champaign

August 8 & 9 Quincy

August 15 & 16 Galesburg

August 17 & 18 Peoria

August 24 & 25 Springfield

September 7 & 8 Moline

September 12 & 13 Quincy

5 Hour Food Service Recertification

A certificate of completion will be provided to each

participant taking a Community Education Course. How will this benefit you?

*Shows Commitment to Learning *Adds Credibility *Recognizes Professional

PARAPROFESSIONAL CLASS This class has been designed to prepare participants for taking the paraprofessional exam. The class

covers the following modules: Reading, Writing, Math, and Test-taking Strategies. Fee: $100

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK832G1) Dates TBA Fall 2011 4:30-7:30 p.m. Instructor: Barb Carpenter

PARAPROFESSIONAL EXAM The Fulton-Schuyler Regional Office of Education has scheduled the following exam dates. A fee

of $50 will be collected prior to the examination (CASH only).

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center Thursday, July 21, 1-4 p.m.

RETIREES & PLUS 50 PROGRAMS

You're never too old to learn… If you are over the age of 50, then we hope you will be

interested in the programs we have to offer you. Whether it's learning a new skill, finding ways

to get connected in your community, or attending something just for fun, we hope you take part

in one of our Retirees & Plus 50 Programs.

RETIREES LEADING ACADEMY (RLA) The RLA is a program developed for retirees. This project will: Provide participants

with the resources needed to enhance leadership, technology, lobbying, and volunteer/employment skills; Develop retirees who will

lead other retirees; Create outreach programs resulting from the academies that will be researched, developed, and implemented by

graduates; and make direct contact with other retirees to build and grow programs. There is no fee to attend this academy but seating is

limited so registration is required. Fee: No Charge

Canton, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center (VSK241F1/FA11) Thursdays, August 25-October 6, 9 a.m.-Noon

Havana, Spoon River College (VSK241K1/FA11) Thursdays, September 1-October 13, 9 a.m.-Noon

RETIREMENT LEARNING INSTITUTE Mark your calendar to attend a Retirement Learning Institute. Those ages 50 and older

are invited to sign up! This event will be an exciting time for retirees to come together, to share with friends, and to learn something

new. The day will feature educational sessions, resource fair, luncheon, prizes and more! Canton, Spoon River College (CE093F1/FA11)

Friday, October 28th More information to come!

Macomb, Spoon River College (CE093M1/FA11) Friday, November 4th More information to come!

TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER SKILLS We offer a variety of short term technology classes. Sample topics include Basic Computers, Microsoft Word & Excel, Digital

Photography, QuickBooks, and more. Introductory as well as advanced level courses are available. Classes for fall are being

planned now. Call 647-6260 or 833-6031 to be added to our waiting list for upcoming classes.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 2010 COMING SOON! Are you ready to upgrade to Microsoft Office 2010? Join us for interactive

sessions on Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and see the new features that will help make your life and your work easier! A changed

look of the ribbon, backstage view, conversation help and insert screenshot are just a few of the new features! Watch for

details in the July newsletter!

YOUTH EDUCATION Every summer and throughout the year, we offer classes for school-age children through our Spoon River College Youth Programs.

MACOMB SUMMER YOUTH (Entering 1st-3rd grade) Enjoy a fun and exciting week of educational and fun activities!

Participants can attend three 50 minute sessions of their choice each day. Topic choices include Chef for the Day, Digital Photography,

Let‟s Go Camping, Sewing, Dairy Days, Wonderful World of Crafts and more… Cost: $15 per class or $45 for three classes. Cost

includes supplies and snacks. Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center July 11-14, 9-Noon

MACOMB SUMMER YOUTH (Entering 4th-6th grade) Enjoy a fun and exciting week of

educational and fun activities! Participants can attend three 50 minute sessions of their choice each day.

Topic choices include Chef for the Day, Digital Photography, Let‟s Go Camping, Sewing, Dairy Days,

Money Matters, Wonderful World of Crafts and more… Cost: $15 per class or $45 for three classes.

Cost includes supplies and snacks. Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach Center July 11-14, 9-Noon



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“SPOON RIVER READS Extends Local Heritage Book Submission Deadline”

We are all the heirs to our ancestors’ dreams

Spoon River Reads has chosen the beautifully written book My Antonia by Willa Cather for area communities

to read, enjoy and discuss this fall. One of My Antonia’s main themes is the story of immigrants arriving to settle

the newly opened territory of Nebraska.

Focusing on the immigrant theme, Spoon River Reads coordinators Jenny Beal and Carol Blackfelner are

working closely with local author Brooks Carver to compile a book of short stories highlighting our own Spoon

River immigrant heritage. Old family photographs and ethnic recipes are also being collected for the book.

“Spoon River Country: the Immigrant Story will feature stories about our Spoon River ancestors as told by their

heirs,” Carver stated. “This book will keep our ancestors‟ stories alive and allow for future generations to know

and appreciate their heritage.”

“Over twenty-five stories have been submitted since April 1st, but we know there are many more fascinating

stories left untold that we want to include in the book” Beal said.

Local artist Mary Ellen Carver has created the cover art taken from a 1910 photograph depicting her own Irish

ancestors posed on their porch in the company town of Brereton, Illinois.

“The deadline for submission of the stories has been extended to August 1st to allow more time for community

members to turn in a „What‟s Your Story‟ form and/or to complete one-on-one interviews.” The story forms can

be picked up and returned at the Parlin-Ingersoll Library, SRC Community Outreach Center, YMCA, YWCA,

Crawford Home Furnishings and most local churches.

SPOON RIVER READS invites anyone who has an immigrant story to tell or knows of someone who should be

interviewed, to contact Parlin-Ingersoll Library at 647-0328 or SRC Community Outreach Center at 647-6260 or

email [email protected].

“The Spoon River College Community Chorus will present two programs in 2011-12.”

An American Choral Mosaic: Music by America‟s Great Composers will be presented November 12 and

13. Rehearsals will begin in September. This program includes such composers as Aaron Copland, Randall

Thompson, Leonard Bernstein, Robert Shaw, Harry Warren, Duke Ellington, and “Fats” Waller.

Cole, Irving, George, and Jerome will be presented in mid-February. Rehearsals will begin in January. This

production will feature the works of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, and Jerome Kern – the “Kings”

of music from the 1930s – 1950s. These composers are famous for single compositions (e.g. White Christmas,

Rhapsody in Blue, Let‟s Call the Whole Thing Off) and for such musicals as ANYTHING GOES, PORGY AND

BESS, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and SHOWBOAT.)

The Chorus is open to anyone who loves to sing quality music. The chorus currently has about 60 members

ranging in age from 15 to 80. Rehearsals are treated like classrooms where participants not only learn the songs

but also the history and other information about the songs, composers, and time periods in which the songs were

written. Net proceeds from the performances are given to the SRC Foundation for scholarships.

For more information, please contact Carol Davis at 309-647-6395 or visit the website (http://www.src.edu/

foundation/Pages/chorus.aspx) after August 1st.


http://www.src.edu/foundation/Pages/chorus.aspx

http://www.src.edu/foundation/Pages/chorus.aspx

Reach us at:

Phone: 309-647-6260

309-833-6031

Where will Spoon River Take You?

We’re on the Web!

www.src.edu/outreach

www.src.edu/foundation

CANTON MACOMB Visit one of our Community

Outreach Centers.

45 E Side Square, Suite 302, Canton

or

2500 E Jackson St, Macomb

Carol Davis (309) 647-6395

Vice President

Velvet Powell (309) 833-6033

Director of Community Outreach

Julie Seeley (309) 647-6368

CO Coordinator Canton/Havana

Ashley Riggins (309) 833-6032

CO Coordinator Macomb/Rushville

Andrea Barbknecht (309) 647-5886

CO Coordinator Technology

The Spoon River College Macomb Community

Outreach Center is excellent for presentations,

workshops, meetings, and conferences! The

center includes:

3 presentation classrooms

2 computer labs (6 station & 16 station)

Large lobby

Full serving kitchen

300 capacity conference hall

State-of-the-art technology

Plenty of parking

For more information about renting our facility

visit us online at www.src.edu/outreachfacilities,

or call 309-833-6031, or email

[email protected].

Stop in for a tour...

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Spoon River College Community Outreach Contact Information

Community Outreach Center-Macomb Comments

“Best we have ever used!” (In response to Technology)

“I am impressed with the facility.”

“Facility was excellent!”

“Our guests and staff were impressed.”

“Staff were very helpful.”

Christa Ingledue (309) 833-6083

Grants Coordinator

Emily Gillett (309) 833-6039

Foundation Coordinator

Lori Murphy (309) 647-6260

Senior Office Assistant

Nevy White (309) 833-6031

Senior Office Assistant

Now Hiring! (309) 833-6097

Campus Assistant



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CE July 2011 Newsletter