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65 new classes, workshops and programsAlmost 500 noncredit and online classes in more than 20 topic areasAn exciting new format for THINK AGAIN

Chef Parfitt on baking, pastries and chocolate

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teaching

culinary

career-skills

planning

test-prep

artnonprofit

finance fitnesssustainability

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history

interior

language

health

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LL 2013Features8 Tom Parfitt

10 Massage Therapy Studies Program Wins AMTA Scholarship for Schools

10 Free GRE & LSAT Strategy

10 Do You Chain Maille?

11 Becoming an Organized Student

12 Expand Your Food Service Management Skill Set

12 Environment & Sustainability Programs–In the Garden and on the Web

13 Work While You Learn with the Institute on Philanthropy

14 New Formats Available for SHRM Learning System®

15 STEPS to Success on Test Day

Departments4 Message from the Staff

4 Instructor Spotlight

5 Feedback

6 What’s New

15 Ask SPCS

back cover Top Picks

Find Our Noncredit Classes OnlineTo visit each program area, add the topic title listed to the left as the final part of our spcs.richmond.edu/ URL.

Example: Center for Culinary Arts = spcs.richmond.edu/culinary

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Message from the Staff

New. Fresh. Exciting.

Instructor Spotlight

That’s what we have in store for you this fall. And it all starts with a revamped THINK AGAIN.

As more users register online and our course offer-ings continue to grow, we’ve shifted away from the old-fashioned catalog with class listings. Instead, you’ll find an updated newsletter format, which helps us do several things. First, this new format lets us better share stories and more detailed infor-mation about our exciting programs and classes. Second, it also supports sharing news about our stu-dents and instructors as well as learning outcomes.

Additionally, it reduces our use of paper and helps support the University’s sustainability pledge.

You’ll still find some course listings. In each issue, we’ll highlight a sample of NEW classes (pages 6 and 7) as well as our TOP PICKS for the semester (back cover). You’ll also find course listings throughout the catalog by topic as well as easy-to-follow links to our web pages and online catalog.

We hope you enjoy this new format! See page 5 for ways to share your feedback.

Retired Reverend David P. Bridges, a new writing instructor, will see his fourth book published this fall, a novel titled The Broken Circle (Wipf and Stock, 2013). Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the nov-el follows Dr./Maj. James Breathed as he chooses the cause of the Confederacy over medicine. The novel is filled with historically accurate battle scenes, and the characters are all real historical people. Bridges brings to the classroom not only his expertise in research and writing, but also his experience as a published novelist. Fall classes: “How to Write Family History and Biography” and “Writing Historical Fiction.”

Karen Wormald, owner of Kew Publications, is a professional writer and published author named one of the School’s most valuable instructors in 2012. As an instructor, she enjoys “hearing the light bulbs go ‘Click!’ when students realize they aren’t the hopelessly bad writers the managers who sent them to class think they are.” Teaching at Richmond has led to speaking en-gagements with professional groups and with state agencies. Wormald will teach two writing classes this fall: “Business Writers’ Bootcamp” and “Power Proofreading.”

David H. Morgan has worked in publishing for over forty years as a literary agent, freelance editor, fiction editor and publishers’ sales rep. He teach-es classes in fiction and nonfiction writing for publication. Morgan has helped writers become published authors—many of whom had been rejected by agents and publishing houses. As the owner of an eponymous editorial/ghostwriting business, Morgan brings years of writing experience and publishing expertise to his students. Selected fall classes: “Art and Craft of Creative Nonfiction” and “Writing a Nonfiction Book Proposal that Sells.”

Kathy Jenkins is one of the architects of our new Professional Organizing Certificate. She’s a Contributing Professional Organizer for Better Homes and Gardens’ latest book, Organize Your Home: Clutter Cures for Every Room. Catch up with Jenkins signing copies September 14 at Barnes & Noble Short Pump.

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Let us know what you think!

We understand that this new format is a departure from what we’ve done in the past – and we’d like to know your thoughts. Please feel free to express your opinions about classes you’ve taken, the look and layout of this

publication, and whatever else is on your mind. Reach us via email (spcs@richmond.edu), Facebook (facebook.com/urscs), or use the Twitter hashtag #urthinkagain to get in touch with us.

“I had the best time – well worth the money for this informative and creative program,

compliments of Marilyn Creech!” – On the new Professional

Lighting Specialist Certificate

“I really enjoyed the weeklong Nonprofit Mar-

keting program through IOP. It is a very time-intensive commitment

but the level of learning and community was invaluable and made

it well worth the investment.” – IOP Institute

“Donna is a great instructor.

She has passion for painting and her

passion is infectious.” – Watercolors class

“I work at UR and have taken

many classes. They have made me more confident and happy

in the kitchen.”– All About Pork class

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Career Skills & PlanningLeadership and Organizational AssessmentCase studies and simulations designed to intro-duce students to the temporary function of a leadership consultant.

Managing Generations in the WorkplaceGain an understanding of managing workers in different generations in the workplace.

Time and Productivity ManagementWhether you are managing your own time, or others’ time, learn with proven tips that can be implemented immediately.

Communications & WritingAgile Writer Method – Creating a Novel in Six MonthsThe Agile Writer Method helps the beginner writer create a first-draft novel in 6 months.

Art and Craft of Creative NonfictionCombining nonfiction writing with the craft techniques of a novelist and a poet, creative non-fiction is the leading form of nonfiction writing.

How to Write Family History and BiographyWrite family history and biography using genealogy tools, photos, family lore and more.

Self Publishing eBooksDiscover what makes a great eBook and how you go about creating, formatting and publishing your eBook. Online.

Computer Skills & IT CertificationAdvanced Adobe PhotoshopExamine the new or revised or just plain eclectic features of the new Adobe Photoshop.

Digital Movie MakingExplore the various facets of making your own digi-tal movies using iMovie and other applications.

PreziJourney into the world of creative presentations. Bring your vision to life with Prezi and leave PowerPoint behind. Online

Culinary & Food ServicesChocolate DecadenceIf you like chocolate, you will love this class. Make brownies, cake, cookies and candy extra chocolaty.

Step Away from the ChardonnayGet out of your wine rut and explore some inter-esting varietals from around the world.

Catering ClassicsLearn how the pros set up a banquet room for a multi-course meal.

What’s new a sample of new classes, workshops, lectures

Diabetic Friendly CookingEating right to manage your health and glucose shouldn’t be boring.

Education and Teaching

Developing Hybrid CoursesPuzzle out how to take advantage of the strength of the face-to-face engagement and the power of the Internet. Online.

eMarketing, Social Media & WebIntroduction to Inbound MarketingAttract customers to your site, use landing pages and forms and implement lead-nurturing cam-paigns. Online.

LinkedIn for BusinessDiscover how LinkedIn can be used to generate leads, recruit new employees and find new jobs. Online.

Environment & Sustainability

Designing the Four Season GardenProgressing through each season, learn plant com-binations that make each season flow into the next. For homeowners and landscape professionals.

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LEED AP+ Building Design and ConstructionDiscover the real-world application of Green Building Design and Construction practices on LEED projects. Online.

LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations + Maintenance ExamPrepare to earn the LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance Accredited Profes-sional (LEED AP O+M) credential. Online.

Health Services & Medical TechnologyPsychology of Clinical MassageExamine the emotional and mental effects of bodywork.

Structural Evaluation and Designing Fascial TreatmentAn introduction to structural evaluation and designing fascial treatment plans.

History & HumanitiesIndividual Rights and Societal ResponsibilitiesExamine tensions between the individual’s rights and liberties and society’s responsibilities in American life.

Hello Richmond! Absolutely ArchitectureOverview from the early beginnings to the 20th century with discussion, guest speaker and behind-the-scenes field trip.

HR Management & Customer ServiceCertificate in Customer ResearchFind out how to get feedback, information and even answers from your customers. Online.

OSHA 10 Hour Certification for Gen-eral IndustryIncrease your knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

SHRM Learning System - IntensiveThree-day intensive prepares your for the De-cember PHR or SPHR exam.

Interior Decorating & Organization

Careers in ColorExplore color options, color theory, and the psychology of color. Perfect for anyone seeking a career working with color.

Seven Best Kept Secrets of Successful DesignersTime-tested business practices that will ensure your success in the decorating and design world.

Sewing for InteriorsRead patterns to make and construct valanc-es, draperies, slipcovers, shower curtains and pillows.

Language & Culture StudiesAccelerated English Language CourseMaterial and classroom exercises offering prac-tice in speaking, reading and writing.

Nonprofit Management & FundraisingVideo Production: Telling Your Story Frame-by-FrameMake a compelling video that effectively and visually markets your nonprofit.

Successful Campaign Strategies – AdvancedCampaigns are back! Design a preliminary, indi-vidualized campaign plan.

Managing Fundraising VolunteersSpend some time learning about the conceptual framework for volunteer engagement in nonprofits.

Youth & Family Programs

Math OlympicsEnjoy the thrill of competition in a variety of math arenas. For youth grades 6-8.

Snap It - Zap It!Explore the basics of electrical circuitry using the award-winning Snap Circuits® system. Ages 8-11.

Auto 101: Holiday Travels AheadImportant holiday driving safety issues and vehicle buying criteria, insurance and title docu-ments, state inspections and more.

Here’s a sampling of the courses that are debuting this Fall – they’re only some of the nearly 500 classes we’re offering. To see more, visit the categories that interest you most online: spcs.richmond.edu/thinkagain will take you to the catalog page, where you can find your favorites by drop-down menu or keyword search.

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spcs.richmond.edu/culinary

Instructor Offers Inside Look at Baking and Pastries, and the Art of Making Chocolate

Our Facility: 9722 Gayton Rd. in the Gayton Crossing

Shopping Center. Contact the Center at (804) 422-COOK.

(Gayton Crossing Shopping Center is at the corners of

Gayton, Gaskins and Quioccasin Roads.)

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Tom Parfitt’s first look at the culinary arts was behind a sink, washing

dishes.“I spent most of my time watching the chefs cook on the line, trying

to learn what I could, making my shift meals, and emulating what

they did,” he says.As Parfitt moved up through the ranks, he fell in love with the fast-

paced life of a restaurant kitchen. His work ranged from sous chef at

Zeus Gallery Café in Richmond, and a pastry cook at the world-class

City Zen restaurant in Washington, D.C., to working for a chocolatier

in Alexandria, Va., and even a little taste of vegetarian as a chef with

Ipanema in Richmond’s Fan District.

Eventually, Parfitt enrolled at L’Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg,

Md., where he honed his pastry skills—a more marketable skill set in

the culinary world. He ultimately returned to Richmond and started

a line of chocolates at his own Seven Hills Market, while also offering

culinary consulting and menu planning for local restaurants.

After a chance meeting with Cary Jamieson, then program specialist

with the School of Professional and Continuing Studies’ Landscape De-

sign Program, Parfitt was introduced to the University of Richmond’s

Culinary Arts Program, and his career took yet another direction.

Now a full-time instructor and program coordinator at the Culinary

Arts Center, Parfitt was instrumental in developing the new Baking and

Pastry Arts certificate, which he says, “walks the line of being good for

the hobby cook and prepping someone going into the business.”

Moving from the back-room kitchen to front and center as the

instructor has been rewarding, Parfitt says. “I love students

learning things and sending me pictures of what they’re

making. One of my favorite things is to … go to the farmer’s

market and see someone selling something that I know that

they picked up from a class, and seeing Richmond becom-

ing a little bit more of a pastry-centric town.”

Visit spcs.richmond.edu/culinary to hear Parfitt talk about

his vision for the Baking and Pastry Arts program. Then watch

the slideshow for a demonstration on the art of chocolate.

Our Facility: 9722 Gayton Rd. in the Gayton Crossing

Shopping Center. Contact the Center at (804) 422-COOK.

(Gayton Crossing Shopping Center is at the corners of

Gayton, Gaskins and Quioccasin Roads.)

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Massage Therapy Studies Program wins AMTA Schol-arship for SchoolsIn 2013 the American Massage Thera-py Association introduced the AMTA Scholarship for Schools. The scholarship supports schools by providing scholarships to their massage therapy students.

AMTA awarded twenty $1,000 scholar-ships to selected schools. The University of Richmond was chosen as a scholarship winner based on the academic rigor of its clinical massage therapy studies program.

SPCS selected the scholarship recipient, Sharry Goode, based on her application and essay. She plans to graduate from the program in December 2013.

Goode, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, found clinical massage

offered a healing touch in her own treat-ment and recovery. From her experience as a patient, Goode “wanted to pass on the positive energy [she] experi-enced through massage.” Her studies in the School’s mas-sage therapy studies program have trained and prepared her to do just that.

spcs.richmond.edu/massage-therapy

Do You Chain Maille?Chain maille jewelry and decorative pieces are made by weaving together metallic rings into decorative patterns and weaves. Our chain maille classes offer jewelry making techniques for beginners as well as more advanced artisans. From charm bracelets to necklaces and earrings, our classes give you the materials and skills to create beautiful pieces, for yourself or as gifts for others.

All of our classes result in creating a take-home piece. Students receive one-on-one attention from instructor Celeste Miller, who also provides group instruction along with individualized commentary on the pieces created. Miller focuses her courses on teaching the skills and sharing the resources needed to make your own pieces in the future.

After nearly 25 years in “Corporate Amer-ica,” Miller retired to pursue her creative side. Her chemical engineering back-ground and love for “process” attracted her to stained glass, glass mosaics and fused glass. Miller’s desire to do more than just fused glass led to a certification in Precious Metal Clay (PMC) over five years ago. Learning chain maille became a “must” when Miller’s PMC students expressed a desire to make charm bracelets for their fine silver pieces.

Free GRE & LSAT Strategy WorkshopsJoin the School of Professional & Continuing Studies for its free GRE and LSAT Strategy Workshops. Each session is free to attend and open to the public, but registration is required. Register online at spcs.richmond.edu/test-prep.

The Strategy Workshop will introduce the GRE and LSAT exams; focus on test mechanics; review test administration and scoring; provide students with ideas about preparing for the exams, either on their own or through SPCS prep courses; and provide valuable tips for taking each exam.

GRE and LSAT Strategy Workshops are offered through a partnership with Educational Testing Consultants (ETC).

For a complete list of test prep classes, including ACT and SAT prep, and to register, visit us online:

spcs.richmond.edu/test-prep.

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Visual and Media Arts ClassesBeading – Pearls and Crystals NecklaceChain Maille – Calypso BraceletDSLR Photography Workshop – Shooting Like a ProEarly Disney AnimationEuropean 4-in-1 BraceletGlassblowing 101Hand Blown Ornaments

Intro to the Hot Glass Studio

For a complete list of classes and to register, visit us online:

spcs.richmond.edu/art

Becoming an Organized StudentIs your child underperforming academically because he/she just isn’t organized, can’t find homework in a “black-hole” backpack, turns papers in late or has a desk crammed with overflowing papers?

Studies have shown that students who lack critical organizational skills are at greater risk of suffering from lower academic success, self-esteem and productivity, and may have higher levels of stress and anxiety. Learning essential life skills such as organization and time management can help your child move forward. This course hopes to help stu-dents become better organized at home and school, become proficient at time and project management, master effective study skills, develop self-esteem and confidence, grow to become more responsible and realize his/her full potential.

Designed for grades 6-8, this new course is taught by Kathy Jenkins, whose professional designations include Certified Professional Or-ganizer®, Certified Family Manager® Coach and Love & Logic® Parenting Facilitator/Coach.

Youth and Family ClassesAdult-Youth Beginner GolfAvoiding Power StrugglesFirst Aid and CPRGetting Kids to Own and Solve their ProblemsIt’s Only A Matter of TimeMath OlympicsNumber CrunchersParenting the Love and Logic WaySnap It-Zap It!The Babysitters’ ClubYouth Etiquette Academy

For a complete list of classes and to register, visit us online:

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Culinary Certificate ProgramsCulinary Arts certificateBaking and Pastry Arts certificateNutrition and Food Science certificateFood Service Management certificate

For a complete list of classes and to register, visit us online:

spcs.richmond.edu/culinary

Expand Your Food Service Management Skill SetThe Food Service Management (FSM) cer-tificate is for anyone interested in honing food service management skills—whether already in the business, looking to start a food service establishment, or simply interested in exploring the possibilities. This 22-29 hour program includes eight selected core courses and a Final Review. Program length varies slightly depending upon core courses selected.

As part of the program, students may opt to take the Servsafe® Certification course. Successful completion of this class will allow students to finish the program not only with the FSM certificate, but also with a 5-year certification from Servsafe—a most valuable tool in the foodservice industry.

This certificate program does not contain a pre-requisite course; instead, students are open to choose eight core courses that most interest them and to take them in any order.

Environment & Sustainability Programs – In the Garden and on the WebWhat do sustainability, ecology, conservation and going green mean to you? Are you an active recycler? Do you drive a hybrid or electric vehicle? Maybe you use native plants in your landscaping or grow your own garden? If you’re interested in sustainable practices, eitherpersonally or professionally, the Environmental Stewardship & Sustainable Design (ESSD) program has classes and workshops just for you.

The ESSD program, which was recently expanded, encourages and teaches sustainable living, ecological stewardship and environmental leadership. Our courses and programs of study enable professionals and do-it-yourselfers to learn and lead by implementing sustainable design and practices in their everyday lives.

We offer certificate programs in horticulture and landscape design along with imple-menting green practices and technology in home and business. Both classroom-based and online instruction are available. Open-enrollment classes offer hands-on experiential opportunities. And we offer intensive summer institutes for educators and professionals.

Learn more about all of our culinary programs at our Center for Culinary Arts Open House on Tuesday, October 1 from 6–8 p.m. RSVPs are required. Visit us online at spcs.richmond.edu/ culinary.

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“Work While You Learn” with the Institute on PhilanthropyThe Institute on Philanthropy (IOP) serves the professional development needs of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, donors and community leaders by offering classes in ethical and effective fundraising, non-profit marketing and board development strategies. We design our classes to meet the needs of a variety of nonprofit audienc-es regardless of size, scope or sector.

ment participants develop a fundraising campaign. Nonprofit marketers build a marketing plan, which includes defining key audiences, strategies and tactics.

Strategic Perspectives is our newest pro-gram, designed to take nonprofit learning to the next level through two focus areas: Advanced Fundraising and Nonprofit Management for Evolving Leaders.

Nonprofit Management for Evolving Lead-ers is a year-round program focusing on strategy, values and culture, ideal for non-profit CEOs and executive directors, future nonprofit leaders, and career switchers who want to learn to manage their non-profits strategically. The program consists of two one-week institutes combined with once-a-month classes focused on mento-ring and problem solving. The monthly classes will be offered online for distance learners, while the institutes will be held in person on the Richmond campus. Week one is scheduled for February 3-7, 2014, and week two is tentatively scheduled for late June or July 2014.

Institute on Philanthropy ProgramsBoard DevelopmentFundraising and DevelopmentGrant Writing and ManagementNonprofit MarketingPlanned GivingStrategic Perspectives

For a complete list of institutes, seat-based and online classes and to register, visit us online.

spcs.richmond.edu/nonprofit

Environment & Sustainability ClassesDesigning the Four Season GardenGrowing Herbs Through the SeasonsHistory of Garden DesignLandscape GraphicsLEED AP+ Building Design and Construction – OnlineLEED for Existing Buildings: Operations + Maintenance Exam Prep – OnlineLEED Green Associate Exam Preparation – OnlineNative Plants & Ornamental GrassesTurfUrban Soils in Sustainable Gardening

For a complete list of classes and to register, visit us online.

spcs.richmond.edu/sustainability

428 The number of hours students in the

landscape design and landscape horticulture programs

spent at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens last year.

Our programs offer career-enhancing skills and information on cutting edge topics and new trends. More importantly, stu-dents complete our programs with work-place deliverables, which include devel-opment campaigns, marketing plans and more. We call it “work while you learn.” Every IOP class is designed to present the latest real-world best practices in a format that allows participants to immediately apply the concepts to their own nonprofit organizations.

All of our certificate programs are offered in weeklong institute formats and support our “work while you learn” philosophy. Grant writing participants research grants and write a grant proposal to support their organization. Fundraising and develop-

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The intensive course will be offered just be-fore the testing window opens in the fall.

With three options available for completing the program, it’s easier than ever for you to prepare for this professional certification!

SHRM ProgramsSHRM Essentials of HR ManagementSHRM Learning System - IntensiveSHRM Learning System - OnlineSHRM Learning System

For a complete list of all of our HR Man-agement and Customer Service courses and to register, visit us online:

spcs.richmond.edu/hrm-service

New Formats Available for SHRM Learning System®

To meet the growing needs of human resource professionals, we have expand-ed our HR management programs and formats. The SHRM Learning System® is a comprehensive program that provides a review of the entire body of HR knowledge and prepares students to take either the PHR or SPHR exam. Students who earn these credentials know the most current principles and core practices of HR man-agement, and become more marketable when competing for top HR positions.

The School of Professional and Continuing Studies previously offered this program only on-campus (in person) for a 12-week session. We are pleased to also offer this program as a live-online, instructor-led option. In addition to the on-campus and online options for the full semester, we have also added a 3-day intensive program. This is ideal for students who feel they are ready to take the exam but need an inten-sive review or refresher.

Language and Cultural StudiesWhether driven by an interest to explore a new culture or to improve existing language skills, our language and culture classes help students of all levels accomplish cultural and language learning goals in a non-competitive class environment.

Language learning methods vary by instructor, but each course stresses confidence in the language and insight into the culture behind the language. University of Richmond pro-fessors, Fulbright scholars and local professionals all serve as language instructors. Each semester, we strive to offer courses at different levels, providing options for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced language students.

Our cultural enrichment program provides a fun yet educa-tional way for au pairs, international students and non-na-tive English speakers to practice and improve their English speaking skills, grammar, vocabulary and comprehension of the English language. Additional courses explore American customs, culture, history and entertainment.

FALL LANGUAGE CLASSESAccelerated English Language CourseAdvanced English Language CourseBeginning Arabic - Level IIntermediate Arabic II - Level IIBeginning French - Level IPre-Intermediate French - Level IIBeginning Modern Chinese - Level I part ABeginning Modern Chinese - Level I part BSpanish for Beginners - Level ISpanish for Beginners - Level IIIntermediate Spanish - Level III

For a complete list of classes and to register, visit us online:spcs.richmond.edu/language

The very best in Music, Theatre, Dance, and Visual Art

modlin.richmond.edu

THE MODLIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES 2013-2014 SEASON

The Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond will open the 2013-2014 season on Sunday, September 8 with the Grammy-winning bluegrass pow-erhouse, the Steep Canyon Rangers with special guest Joy Kills Sorrow. The Rangers will be the first of a scheduled 74 events and 100 performances presented by Modlin Arts, the Department of Music, and the Department of Theatre and Dance.

Following the Steep Canyon Rangers, the Modlin Center, in partnership with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, will present the first broadcast of the fifth season of filmed per-formances by the National Theatre of London.

Read the rest of this story at modlin.richmond.edu/media-center/news-releases.html

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STEPS to Success on Test DayS.T.E.P.S. to Success (Strategies & Tech-niques for Enhancing Performance and Skills) introduces important skills, tech-niques and strategies to maximize success on test day. Highly experienced educators offer intense practice and review of ques-tions commonly found on the tests.

This fall, our uniquely designed and pop-ular Weekend Workshops return! STEPS to SUCCESS workshops meet Saturday from 9 am–2 pm and Sunday from 1–5 pm Tuition includes books, materials, lunch on Saturday at UR and refreshments on Sunday. Class sessions concentrate on the three major testing areas: Mathematics, Critical Reading, and Writing.

A: According to Think Again instructor Alyson Lindsey Taylor-White, William Byrd II named the city for Richmond on the Thames in England, which reminded him of his Virginia property. (Get it? - Richmond on the Thames, Richmond on the James) You can travel to the lookout at 29th Street in Church Hill, see what Byrd saw and discover more about the view that named the city.

Better yet, check out Taylor-White’s class, Hello Richmond! What You Always Wanted to Know. It’s a fun, fabulous way to learn what’s “Really Richmond!” Explore our richly diverse city and see what it has to offer from historical, cultural, and social perspectives. Learn

more about Richmond’s fun and sometimes quirky history so that you can be your family’s or your group’s personal guide through historic sites in our own backyard!

For over twenty years, Taylor-White has covered Vir-ginia history as a travel writer and history interpreter. She is happiest when sharing her love of Virginia history with others through her customized tours, classes, articles and photographs.

Explore more Richmond history through other classes this fall, including Taylor-White’s Hello Richmond! Absolutely Architecture and Robert Dunkerly’s Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom.

Ask SPCS

Q: How did the city of Richmond get its name?

Test PrepSAT Steps to Success MATH Focus SessionsSAT Steps to Success Weekend Workshop GRE Prep CourseLSAT Prep Course

For a complete list of classes and to register, visit us online:

spcs.richmond.edu/test-prep.

We’re also offering MATH Focus Sessions for the SAT®. Take your math testing skills to the next level. Our specially designed focus ses-sions provide intensive practice and review of the math areas featured on the test. Learn helpful tips and techniques for working through these sections. Focus sessions meet Saturday and Sunday from 1–3 pm.

We schedule our test prep classes to coor-dinate with national testing schedules to maximize impact and performance. Review our online schedule for a detailed list of dates and times.

Career SkillS and PlanningCertified Webinar Planner :Life Planning and Career Transition : Managing Generations in the Workplace :Media Buying Strategies :Time and Productivity Management :

CommuniCationS and WritingArt and Craft of Creative NonfictionBusiness Writers’ BootcampPresentation SkillsPublic Speaking Intensive TrainingWorking Effectively with Other TemperamentsWriting Historical Fiction

ComPuter SkillS and it CertifiCationDigital Movie MakingGetting More from Microsoft ExcelIntroduction to Adobe IllustratorIntroduction to Adobe PhotoshopIntroduction to InDesignMicrosoft Word Certification Preparation

Culinary and food ServiCeSAdvanced Seafood Recipe PreparationCatering BasicsCatering Your Own Buffet-Style EventCooking with Heart Healthy SubstitutesCooking with Phytochemical Rich FoodsDiabetic Friendly CookingFacility Design and Food Service EquipmentFood Labeling/Analysis & Menu PlanningFood Service Law and BookkeepingGluten Free BakingKids and Parents: Brownie FunKids and Parents: Gingerbread HousesMarketing and Social Media

Menu PlanningNutrition Through the Life CyclesProduct Sourcing & Inventory ManagementSpecial DietsStaffing, Training, and Management

eduCation and teaChingAdvanced Teaching :Certified Online Instructor Program (COI) :

emarketing, SoCial media and WebDesigning Successful Webinars :Facebook for Business :Google Analytics :Introduction to Social Media :Mobile Marketing :

environment and SuStainabilityDesigning the Four Season Garden Growing Herbs Through the Seasons Introduction to Design Landscape Graphics LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation :Planting Standards

finanCial Planning and tax PreParationComprehensive Income Tax PreparationMoney Matters: Women, Know Your Numbers!Rejuvenate Your Retirement

fitneSS and Self imProvementBallroom Dance Teacher Certification - SalsaLearn to Live a Balanced LifePersonal Fitness Trainer CertificationYoga Teacher Training Certification 230 Hour

health ServiCeS and mediCal teChnologyAnatomy, Physiology, KinesiologyClinical Medical Assistant ProgramScience & Art of Massage Part IThe Business of Massage

hiStory and humanitieSCivil War in Virginia: The Shenandoah ValleyGenealogy ComboHello Richmond! What You Always Wanted to KnowRichmond’s Women: The Civil War & Emancipation Era

hr management and CuStomer ServiCeCustomer Service CertificationOSHA 10 Hour Certification for General Industry

SHRM Essentials of HR ManagementSHRM Learning System

interior deCorating and organizationAll About Professional OrganizingCareers in Interior DecoratingDesigning Your Own Custom Window TreatmentsFurniture Styles and ArrangementsHoliday Decorating for Your HomeMoving... Without Leaving Your Mind BehindProfessional Organizing CertificateSeven Best Kept Secrets of Successful DesignersSewing for InteriorsThe Business of Home StagingThe Principles of RedesignUnderstanding Fabrics

language and Culture StudieSBeginning Arabic - Level IBeginning French - Level ISpanish for Beginners - Level I

nonProfit management and develoPmentAdvanced - Successful Campaign StrategiesDefining a Culture for Fundraising - Board & StaffGovernment Grant WritingHow to Recruit and Retain Board MembersVideo Production: Frame-by-Frame - Telling Your Story

teSt PreParationGRE Prep CourseLSAT Prep CourseSAT Steps to Success MATH Focus SessionsSAT Steps to Success Weekend Workshop

viSual and media artSDSLR Photography Workshop - Shooting Like a ProFun Fall ArrangementsIntermediate PhotographyIntroduction to Photoshop

Wedding and event PlanningWedding and Event Planner Certification

youth and family ProgramSAvoiding Power StrugglesFirst Aid and CPRParenting the Love and Logic WaySnap It-Zap It!The Babysitters ClubYouth Etiquette Academy

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