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Summer 2012

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Welcome! Gordon College Community Education helps you get more out of life.

Perhaps you need advanced training to take your career to the next level.

Maybe you want to challenge yourself by learning a new language.

Or you want to learn how to play the violin.

Whether you're seeking personal fulfillment or business success, the Gordon College Department of

Community Education wants to help you continue on the path of lifelong learning.

COMPASS TEST REVIEW

CLASSES!

See page 19 for details

Kid’s Camps ························· 4 Swim Camps ······································· 4

Draw It, Make It, Take it ····················· 4

Art Parts ·············································· 4

Readying Future Nurses ······················ 5

CPR for Future Nurses ························ 5

Health & Fitness ·················· 6 Aquatic Fitness ··································· 6 Fitness Swimming for Seniors············· 6

Personal Enrichment ··········· 7 History of American Foreign

Relations ············································· 7

History of the American West ············· 7

Introduction to Creative Writing·········· 8

Speed Spanish ····································· 8

Secrets of Better Photography ············· 8

Beginning Poetry Writing ···················· 9

Pottery ················································ 9

Guitar Lessons ·································· 10

Violin Lessons··································· 10

Business and Professional

Development ······················· 11 Creating Web Pages ·························· 11

Making the Most of Nursing School · 11

CPR for Healthcare Providers ··········· 12

Intro to Medical Terminology············ 12

Insurance Pre-Licensing ···················· 13

Online Insurance Pre-Licensing ········ 13

Spanish for Law Enforcement

Professionals ····································· 18

Spanish for Medical Professionals ···· 18

Table of Contents

Senior University ··············· 14 Fitness Swimming for Seniors··········· 14

Genealogy Basics ······························ 14

Travel Photography for the Digital

Photographer ····································· 14

Online Courses ··················· 15 Professional Development &

Certification Courses ························· 15

ed2go ··········································· 16-17

Spanish for Law Enforcement

Professionals ····································· 18

Spanish for Medical Professionals ···· 18

eLearning Center ······························· 18

COMPASS Test Review ···· 19

Registration Process ·········· 20

Map ····································· 22

Registration Form ············· 23

To register: 678-359-5123 4

Kids’ College & Camps

Swim Camp

Ages 6 and up (campers must already know how to swim)

Swim camp offers a fun learning opportunity for kids who already know how to swim but want to

learn more about diving under the water, different swimming strokes, water games, and safety in and

around the pool. Camp sessions include instructional time, group game activities, and free swim time

supervised by a certified swimming instructor as well as certified lifeguards. Space in this camp is lim-

ited so reserve your spot early!

~Campers must already know how to swim~

Session I

Dates: Monday-Friday, July 9-13

Time: 10 am-noon

Registration Fee: $76

Course No.: 12C0709S

Instructor: Laura Higgins

Location: Aquatic Center Pool

Session II


Time: 10 am-noon


Course No.: 12C0716S

Instructor: Laura Higgins


Draw it, Make it, Take it!

Ages 6-9

This camp is all about creativity.

Campers will paint, learn how to draw

shapes and shadows, make hand

puppets, do sand painting, and more!


Time: 9 am-noon


Course No.: 12C0716D

Instructor: Ellen Tatum

Location: Fine Arts 206

Art Parts

Ages 10-15

Explorations in painting and

drawing for campers age 10-15.

Projects include: painting on canvas,

pencil drawing, wire sculpture, and

more!


Time: 2-5 pm


Course No.: 12C0716A

Instructor: Ellen Tatum


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Readying Future Nurses

Grades 9-12

Are you interested in learning more about the nursing profession?

If so, this is the camp for you! Learn more about the exciting profession of nursing through simulation

manikins and other “hands-on” opportunities in Gordon’s state-of the-art nursing labs. The require-

ments for entry into nursing school (as well as how to be successful once you get there) will also be

shared, so get a head start on your future by signing up for this camp!

Dates: Monday-Thursday, June 4-7

Time: 10 am-2:30 pm


Course No.: 12S0604FN

Instructors: Annette Jackson and Ashley Helvig

Location: Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Room 120

CPR Training

Grades 9-12

Led by a certified CPR instructor, campers will learn life-

saving CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) techniques as

well as how to use a portable AED (Automated External

Defibrillator). Campers will receive a CPR card upon suc-

cessful completion of the camp.

Dates: Friday, June 8

Time: 9 am-1pm


Course No.: 12S0608FN


Location: Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Room 117

Camps for Future Nurses!

This summer, Gordon Community Education is offering our first-ever camps for high school

students who dream of a career in nursing or other health-related professions. Gordon Nursing faculty

members Annette Jackson and Ashley Helvig will lead campers into the world of nursing and/or life-

saving CPR skills. If you are in grades 9-12 and have an interest in health occupations, join us for a

unique, informative, and fun-filled camp experience!

To register: 678-359-5123 6

Health and Fitness

Fitness Swimming for Seniors

Swimming offers optimum health

benefits with a minimum of stress

on your body. This class focuses

on improving your swimming

technique and getting in shape.

Offered in partnership with the

Lamar County Senior Center.

Prerequisite: Students must know

how to swim.

Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays,

and Fridays, 9 to 10 am

Registration Fee: $40 per month

Instructors: Laura Huggins and

Marcia Clark


Please note: The Gordon College Aquatic Center may close

during thunderstorms and other severe weather situations.

Please call 678-359-5123 or 678-359-5101 to verify that class is not cancelled on stormy days.

Aquatic Fitness

Swimming offers

optimum health

benefits with mini-

mum stress on your

body. Take advan-

tage of the opportu-

nity to improve your

swimming technique and get in shape. Choose to

lap swim at your own pace or join in the

structured aerobics choreographed to music.

Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 to 7 pm


Instructor: Joan McGinley and Marcia Clark



Personal Enrichment

A Walk Through History

These classes are a must for all history buffs! Dr. Matthew Hill, Assistant Professor of History at

Gordon College will lead students on a lively and informative journey exploring two significant aspects

of American history.

A History of American Foreign Relations from the Colonial Times to the Present

The course will examine the history of American diplomacy and foreign policy and conclude with

current contemporary issues in American foreign relations.

Dates: Mondays, July 9-30

Time: 5:30-7:00 pm


Course No.: 12S0709

Instructor: Matthew Hill

Location: Instructional Complex 118

A History of the American West

This course will examine the American frontier from the late colonial period through the 1890s explor-

ing such topics as territorial expansion, the mountain men, Native Americans, the Gold Rush, cowboys,

and frontier towns.

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Dates: Thursdays, July 12-August 2

Time: 7-8:30 pm


Course No.: 12S0712

Instructor: Matthew Hill


To register: 678-359-5123 8

Speed Spanish (online)

Learn six easy recipes to glue Spanish words together into sentences and you’ll be

engaging in conversational Spanish in no time.

New classes start on: May 16, June 20, July 18, and August 15


To register for this class or for more information: www.ed2go.com/gdn

Secrets of Better Photography (online)

Explore strategies and learn a variety of tricks to create excellent photographs in all

types of situations.

New classes start on : May 16, June 20, July 18, and August 15



Introduction to Creative Writing

Do you have stories to tell?

Is writing the next Great American Novel on your bucket list?

If so, this is the class for you!

Our creative writing course will allow students to expand their

writing skills to focus on the creation of short stories. Techni-

cal aspects of creative writing such as plot, character develop-

ment, dialogue, narrative arc, point of view and genre (among

others) will be covered.

Students will be encouraged to write in genres that interest

them, but will also be given weekly assignments to expand and

challenge their current notions about writing and style.

Dates: Tuesdays, June 12-July 31

Time: 6 to 8 pm


Course No.: 12S0612

Instructor: Rachel Scoggins



Students will study basic but important techniques of throwing pottery forms on the wheel, centering

the ball, pulling cylinders, and handbuilding. More advanced students will work on more complex

projects. Topics include pulling and attaching handles, sizing lids, applying glaze, firing, and more.

The course includes clay, glazes, use of wheel, and firing in the kiln. A tool set is available in the

Gordon Bookstore (approximately $13). Please call 678-359-5053 for store hours.

Instructor: Robert Detamore


Session I

Dates: Mondays, June 4-July 23

Time: 7 to 9 pm

Course No. : 12S0604


Session II

Dates: Monday, July 30-September 24

Class will not meet on September 3/Labor Day Holiday

Time: 7 to 9 pm

Course No. : 12S0730


Pottery: Throwing on the Wheel and/or Handbuilding For beginners and beyond!

Beginning writing poetry workshop focusing on writing

and critiquing your own poems and those of others. No

experience necessary! Come explore your inner muse and

find your poetic voice as you learn how contemporary

poems are put together and how to strengthen your own

poetry writing!

Dates: Thursdays, July 12-August 16

Time: 6 to 8 pm


Course No.: 12S0712P

Instructor: Matthew Silverman


Beginning Poetry Writing Workshop

To register: 678-359-5123 10

Guitar Lessons with Danny Smith

Ages 9 to adult

Gordon College is pleased to offer guitar lessons with adjunct professor Danny Smith. Danny has an

extensive background in music performance and education and is also the owner of Night Sky Music, a

96-track dedicated audio recording facility located in Griffin, GA. Danny holds a Master of Music

degree from Georgia State University with concentrations in classical guitar and jazz studies. He also

has 20 years experience in audio recording and music technology.

Weekly 30-minute individualized private lessons will focus on basic

chords, strumming, and finger-style technique utilizing popular and

classic songs. Students will also learn to read music notation. Lessons

may be tailored to a general knowledge of playing the guitar, or to the

study of specific playing styles such as classical, jazz, blues, or pop

music.

Dates: Mondays, 3 to 7 pm



Instrument not included. Students will provide: guitar (preferably a nylon string “classical” guitar),

electronic guitar tuner, and book. The book will be determined based upon individual student level and

experience. Please contact the Department of Community Education for available lesson times.

Dates: Thursdays, 1:30 to 7 pm

Registration Fee: $94/month

Instructor: Mary Stephenson


Violin Instructor Mary Stephenson has over 15 years

teaching experience. She has played with the Ocmulgee

Symphony as well as smaller groups. Her violin lessons are

individualized, taught in either Suzuki or traditional

method. Each lesson is 30 minutes long. Recital and group

lessons will be scheduled at appropriate levels. Instrument

is not included. Please contact the Department of Commu-

nity Education for available times and sources for instru-

ment rental and purchase.

Violin and Viola Lessons Ages 3 to adult


Creating Web Pages (online)

Learn the basics of HTML so you can design, create, and post your very own site on

the Web.




Business and Professional Development

Making the Most of Nursing School

Have you been accepted to nursing school? Are you planning to apply soon? This course will provide

you with the survival skills so you can excel in nursing school. Topics covered in this course include:

critical thinking, the nursing process, test-taking strategies, study skills, into to dosage calculation, and

an exploration of various nursing roles. So, get a jump on your future career in nursing and enroll in

this course today!

Dates: Mondays & Tuesdays, July 9, 10, 16, & 17

Time: 6-8:30 pm


Course No.: 12S0709N


Location: Nursing and Allied Health Sciences 117

To register: 678-359-5123 12

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Designed for the novice student, this course is aimed at those interested in pursuing

various careers in a medical setting such as: medical billing, transcription or coding,

doctor’s office support staff, or even those entering college to obtain a medically-

related degree. Students will be introduced to the basic components of medical termi-

nology and how each relates to various body systems.

Dates: Tuesdays, June 25-July 30

Time: 6 to 8 pm


Course No.: 12S0625

Instructor: Cathy Hammond


CPR for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association BLS)

The American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) course is designed to teach the skills of

CPR for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator and relief of foreign-body airway

obstruction. It satisfies the requirements of students enrolled in the Gordon College Nursing program

and is also available to healthcare workers who provide service to patients in a wide variety of settings.

An AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider card is included in the registration fee and will be available

from the Community Education office upon successful completion of the course.

Dates (pick one):

Monday, June 18 Tuesday, June 19

Course No.: 12S0618CC Course No.: 12S0619C

Friday, June 22

Course No.: 12S0622C

Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm


Instructor: Annette Jackson



Insurance Pre-Licensing Courses In cooperation with the W & W Insurance School

Instructors: Joseph V. White, C.L.U.; Jim Ballinger, Ph.D.; Gale Lawrence

Each pre-licensing course prepares you for the state exam required to become a licensed agent. The

courses are divided by insurance lines. Our partnership with W & W Insurance School allows you to

choose either an online program of study or traditional face-to-face instruction.

Property and Casualty Sub-Agent - 20 hours The sub-agent course allows the student to become a

licensed sub-agent, no exam needed.


Dates: July 23-25

Course No.: 12S0725I

Dates: September 24-26

Course No.: 12F0926I

Pre-Licensing Property & Casualty- 40 hours Includes commercial and personal lines.


Dates: July 23-27




Pre-Licensing Personal Lines -

30 hours Personal lines includes auto and

homeowners.


Dates: July 23=-26




Pre-Licensing Life and Health -

40 hours


Dates: July 9-13




Life and Health Sub-Agent -

20 hours The sub-agent course allows the

student to become a licensed sub-

agent, no exam needed.


Dates: July 9-11




Online Pre-Licensing Courses

Don’t have time for traditional classroom-based instruction? Now you can take the state-approved

pre-licensing course anytime, anywhere with our online program. Call 678-359-5123 for details.

Presented in partnership with W & W Insurance School

Instructor-Led Courses

Each five-day class meets at W & W Insurance School in Griffin, GA. These classes require the text,

PASS Exam Simulator Combo. Copies are available for purchase from the instructor.

Location: W & W Insurance School, Griffin GA Time: 9 am to 5 pm

To register: 678-359-5123 14

Fitness Swimming for Seniors

Swimming offers optimum health benefits with a minimum of stress on your body. Take advantage of

this opportunity to improve your swimming technique and get in shape. Opportunities for competitive

swimming are optional. Offered in partnership with the Lamar County Senior Center.

Prerequisite: Students must know how to swim.

Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 to 10 am


Instructors: Laura Huggins and Marcia Clark


Please note: The Gordon College Aquatic Center may close

during thunderstorms and other severe weather situations.

Please call 678-359-5123 or 678-359-5101

to verify that class is not cancelled on stormy days.

Senior University

Genealogy Basics (online)

Learn where to look, who to contact, and how to use research tools to begin an exciting

and fascinating exploration of your roots.



Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer (online) Learn the tips and techniques digital photographers need to capture scenes from around

the world and bring them home.



To register for these online classes or for more information: www.ed2go.com/gdn


Gordon College Community Education, in partnership with ed2go (formerly Gatlin Education Ser-

vices), offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire pro-

fessional level positions for many in-demand occupations.

Need money for an ed2go certificate program? Call 1-817-870-2870 or go to

http://www.gatlineducation.com/fin_aid.html!

Healthcare and Fitness

Business and Professional

IT and Software Development

Management and Corporate

Media and Design

Hospitality and Service Industry

Skilled Trades and Industrial

Online Courses

Sample Courses:

Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Project Management

To view our full list of professional development and certificate courses,

please go to

http://www.gatlineducation.com/gordon/

Professional Development and Certification Courses

For a complete list of certificate

programs, please go to

http://www.gatlineducation.com/gordon/

Our programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective

field, who work to provide you with an effective web-based learning experi-

ence. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experi-

ence. They respond to any questions or concerns, as well as encourage and

motivate you to succeed.

Each program includes a set of lessons and evaluations; grades are a combina-

tion of the instructor/mentor's evaluation of students' work and computer

graded tests. We know you'll appreciate the quality as well as the convenience

of anytime, anywhere learning!

To register: 678-359-5123 16

Online Courses Convenient, affordable, and effective

Our instructor-facilitated online

courses are informative, fun,

convenient, and highly interactive.

Our instructors are famous for

their ability to create warm and

supportive communities of

learners.

All courses run for six weeks (with

a 10-day grace period at the end).

Courses are project-oriented and

include lessons, quizzes, hands-on

assignments, discussion areas,

supplementary links, and more.

You can complete any course en-

tirely from your home or office.

Any time of the day or night.

Learn more today by visiting

www.ed2go.com/gdn

How to Get Started: Visit our Online Instruction Center at:

www.ed2go.com/gdn

Click the Courses link and follow the in-

structions to enroll. Pay online or call the

Community Education Department at

678-359-5123 to pay by phone.

When your course starts, return to the Online

Instruction Center and click the Classroom

link. Simply log in with the name and pass-

word you provided during orientation.

Start Dates:

A new section of every online course will begin

on the following dates:

May 16

June 20

July 18

August 15

Requirements:

Internet access, e-mail, Netscape Navigator or

Microsoft Internet Explorer. Some courses

may have additional requirements. Please visit

our Online Instruction Center for access to

complete course descriptions, student evalua-

tions, instructor biographies, requirements and

other information.


Online Courses Anytime, anywhere...just a click away!

Learn from the comfort of

home!

Choose from more than 300 online classes available every month.

Accounting Fundamentals Gain a marketable new skill by learning the ba-

sics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial re-

porting, and more. $86

A to Z Grant Writing Learn how to research and develop relationships

with potential funding sources, organize grant-

writing campaigns, and prepare proposals. $86

Medical Terminology:

A Word Association Approach Prepare for a career in the health services indus-

try by learning medical terminology in a memo-

rable and enjoyable fashion. $86

Solving Classroom Discipline Problems Veteran teacher reveals the secrets to an orderly

classroom. A step-by-step approach to effective,

positive discipline. $86

View the full ed2go course catalog at:

www.ed2go.com/gdn

SAT/ACT Preparation

Our online SAT/ACT prep courses help prepare

you for specific question types on both exams.

They also give you pointers in time management,

anxiety relief, scoring and general standardized

test-taking. Get your best possible score on the

SAT and/or ACT by enrolling in one of our

online courses today!

New course sessions start each month

Cost per six-week session: $86

Enroll Today: www.ed2go.com/gdn

To register: 678-359-5123 18

The most comprehensive collection of online continuing education courses from the world’s best

e-learning course providers.

More than 5,000 courses in more than 150 categories

Self-study courses, both short and long

Available in 14 languages

Easy online payment process

Extensive library of thousands of self-study courses

Open enrollment

Students receive a certificate of completion. Most

courses allow students to print certificates directly

from their computer

For a full list of courses offered, visit http://www.gordon.theelearningcenter.com/

Sample courses:

Business Etiquette

Spanish for Manufacturing

The Role of the Glycemic Index in Diet Planning

Environmental Awareness

Nursing, Legal, and many other professional

continuing education courses!

Online Courses for Law Enforcement and Healthcare Professionals!

Spanish for Law Enforcement Professionals

Master the fundamentals of the Spanish language by practicing basic

conversational skills and learning essential Spanish terminology for

law enforcement situations. $86

Spanish for Medical Professionals

Learn medical Spanish easily, honing

your basic conversational skills and

mastering key healthcare words and

phrases. $86

For information on these and over 300 more online

courses, visit www.ed2go.com/gdn or call 678-359-5123.


COMPASS Test Review Classes

For prospective students who need to re-take the COMPASS test in Reading, English, or Math

Courses are open to all prospective college students, whether planning to attend Gordon or another

college

The cost of re-taking the COMPASS test is included in the registration fee (for Gordon applicants

only.)

On-campus COMPASS Review Sessions These are intensive four-day (Monday-Thursday) courses covering basic topics in each subject. Stu-

dents will then re-take the COMPASS on Friday.

COMPASS Review-Reading

Dates: Monday-Thursday, July 23-26

Time: 3-5 pm


Course No.: 12SCOMR0723

Instructor: Maria Cezus


COMPASS Review-Math

Dates: Monday-Thursday, July 23-26

Time: 6-8 pm


Course No.: 12SCOMM0723

Instructor: Gay Grubbs


Online COMPASS Review Classes

The online courses offer a more in-depth assessment and review of college-readiness skills in English,

Reading, or Math. Students may enroll at any time and are given ten weeks to complete the review

coursework. An instructor is available for each course so that students may get a personalized online

learning experience.

Online COMPASS Review-Reading


Online COMPASS Review-English


Online COMPASS Review-Math


Call the Community Education Office at 678-359-5123 to register

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Admission

Our Community Education program is designed primarily for adults, so participants

should be at least 16 years old unless a different age group is listed in the course descrip-

tion.

If you or your child have special needs, please let us know at the time of registration so

that appropriate accommodations can be made.

A waiver of liability must be completed and on file in the Community Education office before a class

begins if the course involves physical activity or other foreseen risk.

Continuing Education Units

One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) equals 10 contact hours. CEUs are awarded only

for professional programs or those addressing significant social issues. CEUs accumulate

for each student on a permanent transcript which may be obtained from the Department of

Community Education. The CEU is not transferable for academic credit.

Course Cancellation and Refund Policy

If a course is cancelled

You will be notified of cancellation at least one day before class is to begin. Please make sure

we have current contact information.

You will be given the option to use your registration money toward another Community Educa-

tion course or to have Gordon College issue a refund to you.

If a class is cancelled by the College, the registration fee paid by the class registrant will be

refunded in full and constitute the registrant’s sole remedy for any class cancellation.

To withdraw from a class

We do not offer refunds once a course has started.

Notify the Community Education office at least 48 hours before the course is scheduled to

begin. The number to call is 678-359-5123.

We will permit substitution of another person if you cannot attend.

If materials have already been purchased on your behalf for the course, the cost will be

deducted from your refund.

Payment

Registration and payment is required in advance.

Our instructors cannot accept money for registration fees.

Because class enrollment is limited in most classes, it is best to register as early as possible.

If your registration and payment is received after the course is filled, you will be given the

option to be placed on a wait list or we will return your registration fees.

Registration Process


Company Payment

Purchase orders or company authorizations may be faxed or mailed with a completed registration form.

The authorization must be on company letterhead and signed by a company official stating the stu-

dent’s name, course, and to whom to send the invoice.

Parking

The following lots are available for Community Education students and are indicated on the map in-

cluded in this catalog:

lot adjacent to the pool

lot beside Fine Arts and Academic buildings

Sports Complex Lot off of College Drive

Guest parking passes will be mailed with your registration confirmation. Please do not park in faculty

and staff parking spaces which are marked by green lines in each lot. If you do, you may be ticketed

by campus police. If you have any questions or concerns about parking, please contact our office at

678-359-5123.

678-359-5123 phone

678-359-5191 fax

Gordon College

Department of Community Education

419 College Drive

Barnesville, Georgia 30204

By Check

Make payable to Gordon College

Must be received before the class

starts.

Deliver in person or mail with a completed

registration form to:

Gordon College

Department of Community Education

419 College Drive

Barnesville, Georgia 30204

Students who pay with checks drawn on accounts

without sufficient funds will be charged a $25 fee

and must pay registration fees using another

method. In addition, personal checks will no

longer be accepted for future registrations.

Cash or Credit Card

We do not have change avail-

able in our office. Please

bring exact change.

Cash payments should be made in person.

Credit card payments may be done in person,

over the telephone, online, or via fax.

In Person

Walk-in registrations are always welcome.

The Community Education building is on

Spencer Street across the street from the

Melton residence hall parking lot.

Hours: 8-5 Monday through Friday.

Park in the lot behind our office (entrances

from College Drive and Spencer Street).

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