Build Your Education Build Your Future! Spring 2011
Vol. 2: Issue 3
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• New Block calendar Begins in Spring p.3 • Be Smart - Use a Tutor p.6 • dental Students help kids Smile p.10 • contest Winners debut Written Gems p.12 • Rio classes p.19
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Dr. Chris Bustamante
RIO SALADO COLLEGE PRESIDENT
No matter how much we’ve accomplished at Rio Salado, we continue to look ahead at what we must do in the next year, and next decade to provide our students with expanded opportunities to pursue their college education and accomplish their career goals.”
-- Dr. Chris Bustamante President/Rio Salado College
Rio Salado College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
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Student Success Block by Block......................................................... 3 2011 Block Calendar Dates..................................................................... 4 Learn Life-Saving Skills Online................................................................ 5 Build your Educational Future.................................................................... 6 Tuition Comparison............................................................................................... 7 Be Smart, Use a Tutor.............................................................................................. 8 Rio Student Spotlight................................................................................................ 9 Putting a Smile on Kids’ Faces.............................................................................. 10 RISE Learning for Life..................................................................................................... 11 Students Wax Poetic on Sustainability................................................................ 12 Teen Graduate Turns Author.......................................................................................... 16 Top Classes by Enrollment.................................................................................................. 17 Teacher Revives Student Newspaper............................................................................ 18 Classes @ Rio Salado..................................................................................................................... 19 4-Word Scramble................................................................................................................................ 25 Rio Salado Locations........................................................................................................................... 26 Produced by Institutional Advancement Contributing writers: Mira Radovich & David Staudacher Designed by: Yousin Smith
DO - IT - YOURSELF REGISTRATION There are 5 ways to register for classes at Rio Salado: 1. Online at www.uatrio.com 2. Call 480-517-8540 or 800-729-1197(option 1) 3. Complete the Student Information Form (available online) and mail to: Rio Salado College, ATTN: Registration, 2323 West 14th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 4. Complete the Student Information Form (available online) and fax to: 480-377-4701 5. In-person at 2323 West 14th Street, Tempe
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STUDENT SUCCESS BLOCK BY BLOCK
Rio Salado College
NEW ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Rio Salado College is implementing a new academic calendar that will help students plan their educational path. The new academic calendar is based on a block system. Each semester has 16 blocks, and each block is 16 weeks long. How it works When you register at Rio Salado College, you will select a start date for your classes. The start date determines your semester block. For example, in Spring Semester 2011, Block 1 begins Jan. 10 and ends on April 30. All of your classes for a given semester must be completed within the block’s start and end date. You may begin a subsequent semester block only after your current semester block has ended. Ultimately, the new block calendar provides students with 48 start dates a year.
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Who this affects If you are planning to earn a degree or certificate from Rio Salado College or to complete the post-baccalaureate program, you will need to select a block. The block is determined by the start date of your first course. Students who are taking classes at Rio Salado College but NOT seeking to earn a degree or certificate from the college can choose any of the 48 start dates a year without being placed in a block. Why the block calendar? Taking your classes block by block will provide you with a roadmap to follow toward the completion of your educational goals. You’ll stay on course knowing your next steps and all your class options. More information Visit www.riosalado.edu/calendar for more information about the Block Calendar.
2011-12 BLOCK CALENDAR Calendar SPRING 2011 Block 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Start Date 01/10/2011 01/18/2011 01/24/2011 01/31/2011 02/07/2011 02/14/2011 02/22/2011 02/28/2011 03/07/2011 03/14/2011 03/21/2011 03/28/2011 04/04/2011 04/11/2011 04/18/2011 04/25/2011
SPRING 2012 Block 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Start Date 01/09/2012 01/17/2012 01/23/2012 01/30/2012 02/06/2012 02/13/2012 02/21/2012 02/27/2012 03/05/2012 03/12/2012 03/19/2012 03/26/2012 04/02/2012 04/09/2012 04/16/2012 04/23/2012
End Date 04/30/2011 05/07/2011 05/14/2011 05/21/2011 05/28/2011 06/04/2011 06/11/2011 06/18/2011 06/25/2011 07/02/2011 07/09/2011 07/16/2011 07/23/2011 07/30/2011 08/06/2011 08/13/2011
End Date 04/28/2012 05/05/2012 05/12/2012 05/19/2012 05/26/2012 06/02/2012 06/09/2012 06/16/2012 06/23/2012 06/30/2012 07/07/2012 07/14/2012 07/21/2012 07/28/2012 08/04/2012 08/11/2012
DATES
SUMMER 2011 Block 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Start Date 05/02/2011 05/09/2011 05/16/2011 05/23/2011 05/31/2011 06/06/2011 06/13/2011 06/20/2011 06/27/2011 07/05/2011 07/11/2011 07/18/2011 07/25/2011 08/01/2011 08/08/2011 08/15/2011
SUMMER 2012 Block 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Start Date 04/30/2012 05/07/2012 05/14/2012 05/21/2012 05/29/2012 06/04/2012 06/11/2012 06/18/2012 06/25/2012 07/02/2012 07/09/2012 07/16/2012 07/23/2012 07/30/2012 08/06/2012 08/13/2012
End Date 08/20/2011 08/27/2011 09/03/2011 09/10/2011 09/17/2011 09/24/2011 10/01/2011 10/08/2011 10/15/2011 10/22/2011 10/29/2011 11/05/2011 11/12/2011 11/19/2011 11/26/2011 12/03/2011
End Date 08/18/2012 08/25/2012 09/01/2012 09/08/2012 09/15/2012 09/22/2012 09/29/2012 10/06/2012 10/13/2012 10/20/2012 10/27/2012 11/03/2012 11/10/2012 11/17/2012 11/24/2012 12/01/2012
FALL 2011 Block 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Start Date 08/22/2011 08/29/2011 09/06/2011 09/12/2011 09/19/2011 09/26/2011 10/03/2011 10/10/2011 10/17/2011 10/24/2011 10/31/2011 11/07/2011 11/14/2011 11/21/2011 11/28/2011 12/05/2011
End Date 12/10/2011 12/17/2011 12/24/2011 12/31/2011 01/07/2012 01/14/2012 01/21/2012 01/28/2012 02/04/2012 02/11/2012 02/18/2012 02/25/2012 03/03/2012 03/10/2012 03/17/2012 03/24/2012
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LEARN LIFE-SAVING SKILLS ONLINE
Rio Salado College Offers
It’s safe to say that every teacher would say their class is the most important. But not every teacher can say that their class has the potential to save lives. At Rio Salado College, Angela Ambrosia’s cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class has the potential to save lives, and that is why she wants more people to enroll. “I want everyone in the world to take this class,” said Ambrosia, faculty chair for Allied Health at Rio Salado. “If I can teach somebody so that they will feel comfortable and not panic when this occurs, it will be great. I think we can improve the survival rate for cardiac arrest patients.”
ONLINE CPR CLASS
In the class, students learn how to identify signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest with emphasis on early action. “Students will learn current American Heart Association standards for one and two rescuer CPR and obstructed airway procedures on the adult, infant, and pediatric victim,” said Ambrosia. “The students also learn to use automatic, external defibrillation and resuscitation equipment.” Rio Salado College launched the CPR class in January and had more than 100 students take the online class and pass the inperson exam, including Jennifer Phoebe, who is a mother of three young children. “I’m taking classes to get my degree in nursing and because I have children,” said Phoebe. “I thought CPR is something I should know. It’s long overdue.”
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With family and work already keeping her busy, Phoebe found it difficult to attend classes in a traditional setting. So she chose online classes where she could attend class when it fit into her schedule. “I have time constraints with kids and it made it a lot easier to take the classes online,” said Phoebe. “People think it’s going to be easy because it’s online, but you really have to learn the material.” After taking the CPR class online, Phoebe was relieved to practice what she learned during an in-person test under Ambrosia’s supervision. “I felt a lot better coming in and doing it on a mannequin,” said Phoebe. “It reinforced everything I learned online.”
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BUILD YOUR EDUCATION / FUTURE
BUILD YOUR
EDUCATION / FUTURE
Speaking at the first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges in October, President Barack Obama reiterated the importance of achieving an education. “Community colleges aren’t just the key to the future of their students,” Obama said. “They’re also one of the keys to the future of our country. They provide a gateway to millions of Americans to good jobs and a better life.” President Obama specifically noted the advantages that community colleges offer their students. “These are places where young people can continue their education without taking on a lot of debt. These are places where workers can gain new skills to move up in their careers. These are places where anyone with a desire to learn and grow can take a chance on a brighter future for themselves and their families.” So take that first step to building a brighter future by building your education at Rio Salado College. “We take pride in being innovative, and creating learning opportunities for non-traditional students,” said Rio Salado College president Chris Bustamante.
By Mira Radovich
Rio Salado is able to serve thousands of students each year by reaching out to under-served and specialized student populations, including working adults, military members and veterans, high-school students, corporate and government partners and incarcerated students. “In this economy, no one should be left out,” Bustamante said. “Education is the backbone of our country, and more people than ever are reaching out to us to help them achieve their educational and career goals.” To help its students build a strong foundation for their education, Rio Salado is working on several initiatives to improve student success, including: • RioPASS accelerated associate degree program. • New/improved locations valley-wide for our multigenerational students. • Green Learning Campus sustainability partnership. • New certificates in graphic design, K-12 online teaching and eLearning design, and community dental health coordinator. “No matter how much we’ve accomplished at Rio Salado, we continue to look ahead at what we must do in the next year, and next decade, to provide our students with the better life and enrichment that a college education brings,” Bustamante said. U @ Rio Salado Magazine - www.uatrio.com
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TUITION CHART COMPARISON
AFFORDABLE TUITION
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Tuition Comparison – Spring 2011 Rio Salado College Northern Arizona University Arizona State University University of Arizona Argosy University University of Phoenix DeVry University
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$1,734 $3,529 $4,065 $4,125 $6,480 $6,600 $6,960
*Approximate full-time tuition comparison based on a 12-credit semester. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
BE SMART USE A TUTOR
Tutoring =
SUCCESS
By Mira Radovich
• Are you struggling to grasp that tricky math concept? • Do you need help organizing your thoughts for writing? • Did you know you can get free assistance through Rio Salado College’s Tutoring services? “Rio Salado has 21 tutors who can help you prepare for tests, learn new concepts, improve your study techniques, and answer questions about assignments,” said Dina Geiman, Tutoring Coordinator. Tutors are available in-person, online, and by phone. Computer classes also offer tutoring by email. Such personal experiences can help students by offering a fresh presentation of topics and explanations that are tailored to the learner. “I ask many questions to determine what type of learner the student is, be it visual, auditory or both,” said accounting tutor Aaron Hardy, adding that he also draws sketches to help students visualize a problem. Spanish tutor Marisol Prins enjoys making a difference in the lives of Rio students. “Once I know their questions, I always
personalize my examples to the students’ experiences,” Prins said. “As tutors, we are here to help students achieve their academic goals.” Recently, student Dana Weller used tutoring services to help him understand concepts for two math classes. “I got personal attention, and the tutors were very patient, offered helpful hints, and helped me look at the box in a different way,”Weller said. “I absolutely could not have even passed either class without them!” What won’t tutors do? “The tutor will not provide answers to the problems and will not do the student’s work for them,” Geiman said. However, she did offer tips on how to have a successful student-tutor relationship.
“Students need to work on their assignments before they come to see a tutor,” Geiman said. “They must read assigned chapters, work on assigned problems, and/ or write their essays. After they do that, they will know what concepts they need clarified, or what problems they cannot do on their own.” Geiman said tutors are most in demand for math, computers, statistics, accounting, and English/Writing. Tutors are also available for: astronomy, biology, chemistry, dental assisting, food and nutrition, geography, geology, physical science, physics, reading, and Spanish. To see Rio Salado’s tutoring hours and availability, visit: www.riosalado.edu/ tutoring
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STUDENT
SPOTLIGHT Rio Salado College
STUDENT PROFILES
LEO CASTRO
DOROTHY ANING
• Hometown: Las Vegas, N.M. (Currently living in Chandler) • Childhood ambition: Travel the world • Dream job: International business consultant • Who inspires you: My daughter • Favorite thing about online learning: Flexibility and convenience • Favorite class: Statistics • Insider Secret about Rio Salado: Having to average 60% on midterm and final to pass • Most humbling experience: Having a daughter • What music puts you in the mood to study: The Roots and other alternative hip-hop • What do you do with time saved: Play basketball and go to the park with my daughter • Something you learned the hard way: Don’t procrastinate • Something you can’t live without: Good food!
• Hometown: Columbus, Ohio (Currently living in Tempe) • Childhood ambition: Pediatrician • Dream job: Obstetrician • Who inspires you: Jesus • Favorite thing about online learning: Flexible • Favorite class: Development at Psychology • Insider Secret about Rio Salado: The staff is helpful • Most humbling experience: Singing at church • What music puts you in the mood to study: None • What do you do with time saved: Watch TV • Something you learned the hard way: Picking a major • Something you can’t live without: Air
Major: Business
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Major: Nursing
PUTTING A SMILE ON KIDS’ FACES
Dental Students Offer
As many kids head back to the classroom, Tertulia Elementary School students have an extra reason to smile this season: their teeth! Thanks to Rio Salado’s “Give Kids a Smile” program, elementary age children are treated for free by students of the college’s School of Dental Hygiene. It’s a win-win situation for the children and for Rio’s dental students. “At the clinic, kids receive X-rays and a doctor’s exam,” said Kathy LaVoy, an adjunct faculty at Rio Salado College. “Our dental hygiene students provide the cleanings and work with the kids on education so they learn how to take care of their teeth.” “Children can miss a lot of school time because of problems with their teeth,” said LaVoy. “We
FREE SERVICES
By David Staudacher
want to prevent that from happening. We want healthy, happy students in the classroom learning.” During the event, more than 60 students from Phoenix’s Tertulia Elementary School received gift packs that included a new toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and other hygiene items. Among the dental hygiene students volunteering was Lindsay Sinica of Tempe. “Some kids have never been to the dentist,” said Sinica. “If we get them at a younger age, they can stop cavities from happening and get good brushing habits early.” According to LaVoy, the elementary students are getting more than just a cleaning at the event. If they have a cavity or other dental problem, they will be referred to a dentist. At the end of the event, the Tertulia children weren’t the only students smiling when they left the clinic. The dental hygiene students said they were having just as much fun. “I hope we can do it again soon,” said Sinica. “I wish we could do it all the time.” U @ Rio Salado Magazine - www.uatrio.com
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COMMUNITY SERVICES SPOTLIGHT: RISE LEARNING FOR LIFE
Rio Salado College
RISE: LEARNING FOR LIFE
Rio Salado College serves the community through a variety of outreach programs that provide cultural and educational enrichment. We highlight a community service in each issue of U @ Rio Salado. Think about it. Your brain processes new information every day. Therefore, no matter your age, you never stop learning. Recognizing the importance of lifelong learning, Rio Salado College hosts RISE: Learning for Life at its Lifelong Learning Center in Surprise, Arizona. RISE, one of 200+ “Learning in Retirement” institutes in the nation, was created to offer active adults the opportunity for stimulation, enlightenment and interaction with their peers. “RISE helps keep the mind sharp,” said Brenda Friedman, RISE Coordinator. “Our programs run the gamut of health and wellness to academia. And they provide a social occasion for people to meet others with similar interests. I’ve seen some nice friendships develop here.”
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Friedman said the program currently has more than 1,000 members, many being active adults in the West Valley. Classes are often discussion groups or workshops led by member facilitators, although some are presented by local experts from hospitals, universities and the community. Classes are offered during the day and cover a wide variety of subjects including history, science, the arts and current events. But the best part is no homework and no exams! “It’s just pure fun in learning,” said Friedman, who used to be a teacher. “That’s why I got involved. I love adult education and wanted to bring that love of lifelong learning to everyone.” RISE membership is open to anyone, for an annual fee of $45/ year. Classes are held year-round, with summer classes free and open to the public. RISE events are held at the Lifelong Learning Center, 12535 Smokey Dr., Surprise, AZ. For more information about RISE Learning for Life, visit: www.riosalado.edu/rise
Winners
1st Place – Larry Marrs, $400 scholarship 2nd Place – Shanna Slaughter, $250 scholarship 3rd Place – Becky Beesley, $150 scholarship
RIO STUDENTS
WAX POETIc ON SUSTAINABILITY
Art to the 3rd Power
CONTEST WINNERS
While a picture is worth a thousand words, three Rio Salado College students have turned their words into green by winning the Art to the 3rd Power Sustainability Contest. To enter the contest, students were asked to submit a creative piece that incorporated the three “Rs” of sustainability: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. More than 25 entries were received, including poems, creative writing and media pieces.
The contest winners are:
The contest was announced on Earth Day, with winners receiving Rio Salado scholarships.
Shanna Slaughter - p.14 $250 scholarship for poem “Re-Creation”
“We received so many amazing entries,” said Shannon Corona, Physical Science faculty chair and one of the contest’s judges. “The students submitted works that embraced the concept of sustainability and the importance of leaving adequate resources for future generations.”
Becky Beesley - p.15 $150 scholarship for poem “Pesky Paper Lunch Bags”
Larry Marrs - p.13 $400 scholarship for short story “Going Green with the O’Malleys”
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GOING GREEN WITH THE O’MALLEy’S
1ST PLACE
ONCE UPON A TIME
located in the smallest city of all of Ireland lived three leprechauns named Cabbage Lips O’Malley, Big Nose O’Malley, and Botox O’Malley. The O’Malleys were in charge of integrating sustainability in the city of Rap-Hoe while maintaining the cathedral and keeping it clean for future generations. The O’Malleys were proud of their work. They had separated from the shoemaking factory due to harsh working conditions as well as misuse of the environment from the chemicals used in the production of the shoes. Their enemy, the Trooping Fairies, had introduced these foul practices.
The O’Malleys believed if you take care of the environment and use natural products of the earth, you could help sustain life for all leprechauns.
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CONTEST WINNER
By Larry L. Marrs
Cabbage Lips O’Malley was a four-leaf clover farmer growing up, and he believed that the clover would be an excellent resource of clean energy to operate the cathedral which provided a safe haven for all leprechauns escaping the lifestyle set by the Trooping Fairies. Cabbage Lips asked his wife and son to help him think of ways that the four-leaf clover could help them create a more friendly environmental lifestyle. One day Botox O’Malley, the prettiest leprechaun of all of Rap-Hoe, asked her husband about the rainbows, “Instead of using so many heat lamps to provide warmth for the four-leaf clovers during the cold months, why don’t we reduce the use of electricity and reuse the ultra-violet lighting from our rainbows?” Cabbage Lips pondered on this for a while. Then he turned to his wife and said, “What a marvelous idea. The rainbow provides natural lighting and heat which we can capture with our solar panels.” During the research of the rainbow, Cabbage Lips concluded that there was light there, beyond the red part of the rainbow, and this light produced both heat and warmth. It was visible to leprechauns. Since the biochemistry of vision was not yet known, he did not completely understand how this light could produce heat and light from the visible colors, but he knew that it was safe because it could not be seen by humans or by the Trooping Fairies. During the winter that followed, Cabbage Lips was delighted for the rainbows protected the four-leaf clovers and kept the cathedral warm and welllighted, especially during the fierce storms that Rap-Hoe received during those cold months.
As months passed, Big Nose O’Malley overheard his parents talking about the importance to reduce and reuse the rainbow in order to take care of the four-leaf clovers and the environment. Big Nose wanted to contribute to the cause and asked, “Father, I have been doing some experimenting with our four-leaf clovers and have found that each leaf goes through a special preserving and drying process in order to preserve the natural green color. We could incorporate the actual leaf into shoes, and this would help all leprechauns escape the traps set by the Trooping Fairies since we would no longer leave footprints or make any noise.” Cabbage Lips was proud of Big Nose for wanting to protect the environment. Cabbage Lips knew this was important because the Trooping Fairies purposely used a shoe
dye that was toxic to leprechauns and the environment. When this dye was dumped in streams, it stained the skin of leprechauns and made it easier for the Trooping Fairies to catch them. Cabbage Lips asked his wife Botox if she could make a pair of shoes and dye them using the four-leaf clover by recycling the natural green color. Several weeks went by and to the amazement of Cabbage Lips and Big Nose, the most wonderful pair of shoes was made by Botox. The shoes were biodegradable, lightweight, and a pure natural green color which is a color that hurts the eyes of the Trooping Fairies. The shoes made it easy for the leprechauns to escape the traps set by their enemies. The O’Malleys traveled to the Celtic League of Leprechauns in order to present their
findings for Reducing, Reusing and Recycling—using the light and heat of the rainbow and using the natural green dye from the four-leaf clover. During their presentation, the President of the Celtic League of Leprechauns applauded their work and the importance of sustainability in order to preserve the environment and maintain the lifestyle of all leprechauns for future generations. Today leprechaun travelers to Rap-Hoe make it a point to stop by the cathedral maintained by the O’Malleys in order to see the shiniest emerald-green Beltany Stone in all the land that was presented by the President of the Celtic League of Leprechauns. The O’Malleys have been promoted to teach all leprechauns the importance of staying and living green.
RE- CREATION 2ND PLACE We must rethink…our nation, And go back to our creation. To when our forests were plentiful Of rain and trees … With a buzz worthy abundance, Of honey bees. When farmers concerns were On their fresh harvest … And feared not, Who had the largest. There were no injected hormones, For we would never concede-To intoxicate with pesticides, Our future breed.
By Shanna Slaughter
CONTEST WINNER
Now, we must reduce the pollution … Together, we can produce a solution. Reuse the natural resources … Planet Earth has given. Sustain a healthier place, For generations to live in. Because with our oil spills— And our landfills … We continue to smother, Our fragile mother. So with this I plea … If not for me, Please reduce, reuse, recycle … For all of humanity.
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PESKY PAPER LUNCH BAGS
3RD PLACE
WINNER
You got that statement in the mail again, Call up that company and on-line that shenanigan. That lost shirt button can be replaced, Throwing it away would be such a waste. Plastic grocery bags, oh where do we start? Recycle them where? Where else, but Wal-Mart. Reusable bags are now available everywhere And so cute that you will make others comment and stare. Have old books that are still in good shape? Utilize that used bookstore and make a great trade. Those pesky paper lunch bags are easily ripped, But reusable ones are now fun and well equipped. Closets or toy rooms are busting at the seams? Yard sale, give to Good Will, oh what good deeds! Carpooling can be hard to start, but soon you will see, You’ll save gas, enjoy a nap, and find friends to be. Have an old pillowcase, scissors, and some extra material? You can make a little girl’s dress that is absolutely unreal. Use less checks, save a stamp, and a dollar-On-line bill pay, it’s a hoot and a holler!
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By Becky Beesley
Arizona, the sunniest and most perfect place To use solar energy in most any case. Are you sick of junk mail coming to your door? Check out www.DMAchoice.org Need more options of where to turn? TV, Internet, and books are places to learn! Once you start the creative juices flowing, You will find that helping our world will leave you glowing. Many things make a difference-- both big and small, So start a new one today and help out one--and all!
Learn more about sustainability @ Rio, go to: www.riosalado.edu/sustainability
TEEN GRAdUATE TURNS AUTHOR
Rio Salado College
James Compton is like a lot of teenagers. He enjoys swimming, using Facebook, and playing video games. Unlike most teens, he started college at 16 and published his first book at 17. In November of 2009, James earned his GED diploma after taking Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes at Rio Salado College’s Orangewood site. Less than a year later, the Glendale resident, now 17, is reviewing copies of his children’s book, “CatBoy vs. the Fatal Game Glitch.” “I’ve wanted to write a book for as long as I could remember,” said James, who wrote the book under the pen name Michael Morgan, a combination of his middle names. “So I wrote a story that included two of my favorite things – my cat and my Game-Boy.” According to James, the video-game-infused journey makes the book relatable to younger audiences. The story, intended for readers 8 to 14, follows the adventures of Cat-Boy as he battles a variety of outlandish characters. Avid reader James’s favorite works include “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” by Rick Riordan, the Jack Sparrow series by Rob Kidd, and the Mossflower series by Brian Jacques.
GED
By David Staudacher
“He has enjoyed reading and writing from a young age,” said James’s mother Elizabeth, who home-schooled James. “The public high school wasn’t the right fit for him, so I taught him at home,” said Elizabeth. While James was taught basic education at home, Elizabeth admitted that she needed additional help with math and civics, so she turned to Rio Salado College for assistance. Rio Salado’s ABE classes help students improve their basic skills. Classes are designed to help students become more self-sufficient, improve job skills and lay the foundation for a better future. For James, the ABE program did more than help him earn his GED. It also prepared him for life in a traditional classroom, where the teen dreams of career plans and more Cat-Boy stories. “I want to pursue a lot of things, but I definitely want to write forever,” said James, who is working on a follow-up to his literary debut. “I hope Cat-Boy will become a series and maybe a movie.” The 121-page book is available for purchase at local book retailers and through several online bookstores. To learn more about Adult Basic Education classes, visit: www.riosalado.edu/abe
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TOP 25 CLASSES BY ENROLLMENT
TOP 25 CLASSSES
BY ENROLLMENT
SUMMER II 2010 THROUGH FALL 2010 Check out Rio Salado’s class listings on p.19-24
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Title
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
First Year Composition Introduction to Psychology Precalculus Intro. Biology for Allied Health Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology Human Anatomy & Physiology I Elementary Spanish I Basic Arithmetic Survey of Computer Information Systems First Year Composition Introduction to Human Communication Biology Concepts Introductory Algebra Introduction to Sociology Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory United States History to 1865 American Literature Before 1860 Intermediate Algebra Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory General Physics I Excel Spreadsheet Human Anatomy & Physiology II Microbiology Accounting Principles I College Algebra/Functions
ENG101 PSY101 MAT187 BIO156 BIO160 BIO201 SPA101 MAT082 CIS105 ENG102 COM100 BIO100 MAT092 SOC101 CHM130 HIS103 ENH241 MAT122 CHM130LL PHY111 CIS114DE BIO202 BIO205 ACC111 MAT151
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Enrollment 3,685 1,801 1,549 1,528 1,501 1,461 1,365 1,309 1,302 1,080 1,026 923 852 802 775 765 745 703 692 688 651 632 592 575 543
TOTAL: 27,545
TEACHER REVIVES STUDENT NEWSPAPER
By David Staudacher
Rio Salado College
Rio Salado College’s online classes allow students to attend classes wherever they are located and when it fits into their schedule. This flexibility leaves a lot of extra time for students to take on extracurricular activities. For student Ingrid Benson, who teaches junior English and News Production at Copper Canyon High School in Glendale, the extra time allowed her to revive a lost tradition – a student-run newspaper. “Rio Salado’s classes couldn’t be any more convenient,” said Benson, who recently completed the Teacher-in-Residence program. With the time Benson saved, she worked with a colleague to start a new school newspaper. Benson believes it will be one
of the most important classes in a student’s high school career and will also benefit the entire school.
signed deadlines and have to learn time management. They also will have to learn to work as a team.
“When you think about the whole high school experience, [the newspaper] is something students remember,” said Benson. “Some students keep copies of the paper for years to come!”
“In this class, they will be learning a skill and be able to go out into the world and be a productive person. This is what school is all about,” said Benson.
Benson also cites the professional and creative skills that students learn by working on a school newspaper. “First of all, the students will be learning proper English,” said Benson. “On the creative side, students will use Photoshop and InDesign to do the advertising and design. I want these kids to take something away from this that will give them a skill for when they go out into the workforce.”
While most students go online to find information, Benson has been pleasantly surprised with more than 80 students expressing interest in the newspaper. And the students are not the only people who support the school newspaper. “Budgets are tight at the school and a lot of programs are seeing cutbacks,” said Benson. “What really made this possible is a $6,000 technology grant from the Arizona Republic.”
According to Benson, the students will gain additional skills as they will be as-
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500+ CLASSES AVAILABLE to You @ Rio Salado The listing below represents a majority of the 500+ online and hybrid classes offered by Rio Salado College. (The number of classes offered each term varies. Classes start on Mondays – 48 times a year!)
For a complete list of offerings, visit: www.riosalado.edu/schedule
Class Title
Class Title
Allied Health HCC109 HCC130 HCC130AA HCC130AB HCC130AC HCC130AD HCC130AE HCC130AF HCC145 HCC145AA HCC145AB HCC145AC HCC146 HCR210 HCR230 HCR240 HES100 HES105 HES106 PED115 PHT104 PHT120
CPR for Health Care Provider Fundamentals in Health Care Health Care Today Workplace Behaviors Health Care Personal Wellness & Safety Communication & Teamwork Health Care Organizations Legal Issues in Health Care Decision Making in the Health Care Setting Medical Terminology Health Care Workers Medical Terminology Health Care Workers I Medical Terminology Health Care Workers II Medical Terminology Health Care Workers III Common Medical Terminology Health Care Workers Clinical Health Care Ethics Culture and Health Human Pathophysiology Healthful Living Finding Health Information Online Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator Lifetime Fitness Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities
Biology BIO100 BIO105 BIO145 BIO156 BIO160 BIO162 BIO201 BIO202 BIO205
Biology Concepts Environmental Biology Marine Biology Introductory Biology for Allied Health Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology Microbiology Concepts For Allied Health Human Anatomy & Physiology I Human Anatomy & Physiology II Microbiology
Business and Management ACC105 ACC111 ACC112 ACC115 ACC221 ACC230 ACC240 ACC260 ACC262
Payroll, Sales, Property Tax Accounting Principles I Accounting Principles II Computerized Accouting Tax Accounting Uses of Accounting Information I Uses of Accounting Information II Certified Bookkeeper Preparation Seminar I Certified Bookkeeper Preparation Seminar II
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GBS131 GBS151 GBS175 GBS205 GBS220 GBS221 GBS233 GBS258 GBS263 GBS264 MGT175 MGT229 MGT251 MGT253 MGT276 MGT289 MKT268 MKT271 PAD101 PAD107 PAD122 PAD170 PRM110 PRM112 PRM114 PRM116 PRM120 PRM130 PRM134 PRM138 PRM142 PRM146 SBU200 TQM101 TQM230
Business Calculations Introduction to Business Professional Development Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business Quantitative Methods in Business Business Statistics Business Communication Principles of Property and Liability Insurance Personal Insurance Commercial Insurance Business Organization & Management Management & Leadership I Human Relations in Business Owning & Operating a Small Business Personal/Human Resource Management Professional Human Resources Test Prep Merchandising Principles of Marketing Survey of Public Administration Public Finance Administration Public Sector Human Resources Management Public Sector Organizational Behavior Legal Aspects for Property Management Property Management Procedures Property Risk Management Property Valuation and Market Analysis Apartment Property Leasing Apartment Appliances I Apartment Plumbing Systems Apartment Home Electrical Systems Apartment Maintenance: Basic HVAC Apartment Interior/Exterior Maintenance Society and Business Quality Customer Service Teamwork Dynamics
Chemical Dependency BHS205 CHD100 CHD102 CHD110 CHD120 CHD145 CHD150 CHD161 CHD165 CHD220 CHD226
Therapeutic Models Foundations of Chemical Dependency Communication Skills in Chemical Dependency Pharmacology of Substances of Abuse and Dependency Professional Ethics in Counseling the Chemically Dependent Aids & Chemical Dependency Principles of Self-Help Groups Beginning Clinical Documentation Skills Theory and Techniques in the Treatment of the Chemically Dependent Family Dynamics/Chemical Dependency Counseling Multicultural and Diverse Populations
Class Title
Class Title
CHD236 CHD245 CHD250 CHD275 CHD280 CHD285 CHD285AA CHD285BB CHD285CC CHD285DD CHD285EE CHD285FF CHD285GG CHD285HH CHD285II CHD285JJ CHD294
CIS225 CIS233DA CIS233DC CIS235 CIS240 CIS250 CIS259 CIS262AD CIS263AA CIS280 CIS288
Recovery/Relapse Chemical Dependency Co-Occurring Disorders/Dual Diagnosis Group Interventions with the Chemically Dependent Advanced Theory and Techniques: Treatment of the Chemically Dependent Chemical Dependency Practicum Chemical Dependency Seminar Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders Seminar Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Seminar Addiction Review Seminar Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment Seminar Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Seminar Street Drugs Seminar Addictive and Medical Plants Seminar Addictive and Medical Plants Seminar Multicultural Aspects Clinical Supervision Training Advanced Foundations: Review for Chemical Dependency Counselor Licensing and/or Certification Exams
Communication COM100 COM110 COM225 COM230 COM259 COM263
Introduction to Human Communication Interpersonal Communication Public Speaking Small Group Communication Communication in Business & Professions Elements of Intercultural Communication
Computers BPC110 BPC125 BPC135DK BPC138AA BPC170 BPC225 BPC235DK BPC278 CIS105 CIS114DE CIS117DM CIS118AB CIS118BB CIS120DB CIS120DC CIS120DF CIS121AE CIS122AE CIS124AA CIS124BA CIS133DA CIS138DA CIS140 CIS150 CIS159 CIS162AD CIS163AA CIS190 CIS214DE CIS217AM CIS220DF
Computer Usage & Applications Microcomputer Setup & Maintenance Word: Level I Windows Desktop Design/Publishing Computer Maintenance I: A+ Essentials Prep Computer Configuration and Enhancement Word: Level II Software Installation-Windows Survey Computer Information Systems Excel Spreadsheet MS Access: Database Management Powerpoint: Level I Powerpoint: Level II Computer Graphics: Adobe Illustrator Flash: Digital Animation Computer Graphics: Adobe Photoshop Windows Operating System: Level I Windows Operating System: Level II Project Management Software: Level I Project Management Software II Internet/Web Development Level I Adobe Indesign Survey of Multimedia Technology Programming Fundamentals Visual Basic Programming I C#: Level I Java Programming: Level I Introduction to Local Area Networks Advanced Excel Spreadsheet: Level II Advanced MS Access: Database Management Advanced Photoshop
Business Systems Analysis and Design Internet/Web Development Level II Internet Web Development: Dreamweaver E-Commerce Local Area Network Planning & Design Management Information Systems Visual Basic Program II C# Level II Java Programming: Level II Current Topics in Computing Current Topics in Computing
Counseling and Personal Development CPD102AB CPD102AC CPD115 CPD150
Career Exploration Creative Job Hunting Creating College Success Strategies for College Success
Dental Assisting CDA105 CDA110 CDA115 CDA120 CDA125 CDA240 CDA242 CDA245 CDA252 CDA285 CDA292
Introduction to Clinical Dental Assisting and Dental Office Management Infection Control and Hazard Communication Dental Anatomy & Pathology Dental Practice Emergencies and Patient Management Dental Materials Dental Radiographic Imaging Clinical Dental Assisting I: Basic Skills Fundamentals of Basic Clinical Skills Clinical Dental Assisting II: Advanced Skills Clinical Dental Assisting Seminar Dental Specialties
Early Childhood Education CFS 120 CFS123 CFS125 CFS157 CFS159 CFS 163 CFS164AA CFS164AB CFS 164AC CFS176 CFS181 CFS183 CFS190 CFS 192 CFS194AA CFS195 CFS196 CFS205 CFS206 CFS207 CFS208 CFS210 CFS220 CFS225 CFS235
Contemporary Issues In Early Childhood Health/Nutrition-Early Childhood Safety in Early Childhood Settings Marriage & Family Life The Modern Family Family Child Care: Introduction to Business Management Family Child Care: The Environment Family Child Care: Programming, Guidance and Observation Family Child Care: Family Partnerships and Professionalism Child Development Enhancing Infant and Toddler Development Contemporary Issues in Adolescence Home-Based Visitation Child Care Center Staff Development Early Childhood Program Management: Staffing and Managing Early Childhood Personal Supervision Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator Human Development Child and Family Organizations: Management and Administration Organization/Communication Leadership Fiscal Management and Grant Writing Family Life Education Introduction Parent & Family Development Foundations of Parent Education Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal - Age 8
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Class Title
Class Title
Early Childhood Education continued
EDU217 EDU219 EDU220 EDU221 EDU222 EDU223AA EDU223AB EDU223AC EDU223AD EDU223AF EDU226 EDU227 EDU229 EDU230 EDU231 EDU234 EDU250 EDU251 EDU255AA EDU255AB EDU255AC EDU255AD EDU255AE EDU255AF EDU256AA EDU256AB EDU256AC EDU256AD EDU256AE EDU256AF EDU257AA EDU257AB EDU257AC EDU257AD EDU257AE EDU257AF EDU260AA EDU260AB EDU262AA EDU262AB EDU263AA EDU263AB EDU268 EDU270 EDU270AA EDU270AB EDU271 EDU272 EDU274 EDU276 EDU277AA EDU277AB EDU277AC EDU278 EDU284 EDU285 EDU285AA EDU285AB EDU285AC EDU287AA EDU287AB EDU287AC
CFS240 CFS243 CFS247 CFS249 CFS250 CFS251 CFS252 CFS259 CFS269 CFS 277 CFS285AA ECH128 ECH236 ECH270 ECH271 ECH280 ECH282 EED200 EED205 EED210 EED212 EED215 EED220 EED222 EED245 EED250 EED255 EED260 EED261 EED262 EED263 EED270 EED278 EED280 FCS250 FCS260
Human Behavior in Context Cross-Cultural Parenting Family Ties and Aging Transition to Adulthood Social Policy and Families Transitions: Work to Retirement Contemporary Issues in Aging Sexuality Over the Life Span Child Care Seminar Adult-Adolescent Interaction Family-School Interaction: Preschool Early Learning: Play and the Arts Learning Materials for Young Children Observing Young Children Arranging the Environment Food Experiences with Young Children Discipline/Guidance of Child Groups Foundations of Early Childhood Education Developing Child: Prenatal to Age 8 Creative & Cognitive Play Guidance, Management and the Environment Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Fitness Child, Family, Community and Culture Introduction Exceptional Young Child: Birth-8 Early Learning: Language Acquisition/Literacy Development Early Literacy Development Portfolio Development and Writing for the Profession Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship Early Childhood Preschool Internship Early Childhood Internship: Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Internship: Preschool Early Learning Development: 0-8 Early Learning Curriculum & Instruction –Birth-Preschool Standards, Observation, Assessment of Typical/Atypical Behaviors of Young Children Birth-8 Portfolio Development and Professional Writing Family & Consumer Science Internship
Education CTE200 CTE210 CTE220 EDA220 EDA250 EDU204 EDU207 EDU208 EDU209AA EDU209AB EDU209AC EDU209AD EDU209AF EDU215 EDU215AA EDU215AB EDU215AC EDU215AD EDU215AE
Career and Technical Education (CTE): Principles, Philosophy and Student Organizations CTE: Method/Curriculum Development CTE: Management & Lab Safety Introduction to the Adult Learner Mentoring the Adult Learner Fine Arts Educational Settings Teaching Adolescents Introduction to Structured English Immersion Teaching Students with Emotional Disabilities Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities Teaching Students with Mild and Moderate Mental Retardation Physical/Other Health Impairments Assessment of Exceptional Learners Methods and Curriculum Development in Secondary Education Methods and Curriculum Development in Secondary Social Studies Methods and Curriculum Development in Secondary Mathematics Methods and Curriculum Development in Secondary Science Methods and Curriculum Development in Secondary English Methods and Curriculum Development in Secondary Education - Special Topics
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Methods for the Structured English Immersion/ESL Student Special Education Teaching Methods Introduction to Serving English Language Learners Introduction to Education Introduction to Exceptional Learner Emotional Disabilities in the Classroom Learning Disabilities in the Classroom Mild and Moderate Mental Retardation in the Classroom Physical and Other Health Impairments in the Classroom Assessment in Special Education Methods in Special Education Social Studies Teaching Methods Science Techniques & Methods Cultural Diversity Education Mathematic Teaching & Methods Role and Function of the Paraprofessional Teaching and Learning in the Community College Methods for Teaching Structured English Immersion/ESL Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab Elementary Education Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab Elementary Education Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab - Elementary Education I Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab - Elementary Education II Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab - Elementary Education III Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab - Elementary Education IV Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab Secondary Education Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab Secondary Education Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab - Secondary Education I Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab - Secondary Education II Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab - Secondary Education III Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab - Secondary Education IV Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab Special Education Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab Special Education Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab - Special Education I Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab - Special Education II Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab - Special Education III Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab - Special Education IV Art Methods/Curriculum Development Elementary Art Methods and Curriculum for Secondary Dramatic Arts Methods and Curriculum Development for Elementary Dramatic Arts Methods and Curriculum Development for Secondary Music Methods/Curriculum Development Elementary Music Method/Curriculum Development Secondary Secondary School Dynamic Instruction Learning & the Brain Elementary Reading & Decoding Secondary Reading and Decoding Phonics-Based Reading/Decoding Educational Psychology Adolescent Behavior/Classroom Classroom Management Elementary Student Teaching Secondary Student Teaching Special Education Student Teaching Educational Assessment and Evaluation Dynamic Teaching/Secondary Education Seminar Education Program Seminar Current Perspectives in Education Education Perspectives Master Teacher Seminar I Master Teacher Seminar II Master Teacher Seminar III
Class Title
Class Title
Education continued
eLearning Design
EDU288AA EDU288AB EDU288AC EDU289 EDU289AA EDU289AB EDU289AC EDU289AD EDU289AE EDU290 EDU291 EDU293 EDU295 EEC200 EEC201 EEC202 EEC203 EEC204 EEC205 EEC206 EEC222 EEC295 EEC297 EEP218 EEP224 EEP240 EEP242 EEP244 EEP246 EEP250 EEP260 EEP262 EEP264 EEP266 EEP268 EEP276 EEP288 EEP289 EPD212AA EPD212AB EPD214AA EPD214AB EPD215AA EPD215AB EPD216AA EPD216AB EPD220 EPD224 EPD233 EPD244 EPD246 EPD247 EPD248 EPD249 EPD260 EPD269AA EPD269AB EPD273 EPD279 EPD286
Student Teaching Lab-Elementary Student Teaching Lab-Secondary Student Teach Lab-Special Education Secondary Methods and Curriculum Development Secondary Social Studies Methods/Curriculum Development Secondary Math Methods/Curriculum Development Secondary Science Methods/Curriculum Development Secondary English Methods and Curriculum Development Secondary Methods/Curriculum Development Special Topics Science Methods/Curriculum Development Children’s Literature Math Methods/Curriculum Development Social Studies Methods/Curriculum Development Early Learning (EL) Foundations EL Guidance/Management EL Intro Exceptional Young Child EL Culture/Community/Family EL Language/Literacy Development EL Methods Language/Math/Science/Social Studies/Art Standards, Observation and Assessment of Typical and Atypical Behaviors EL Developing Child: Prenatal-8 Early Learning: Infant/Toddler/Preschool Internship Early Learning: Student Teaching Lab Early Learning: Health and Nutrition Child Development: Prenatal to Age Eight Early Childhood (EC) Foundations EC Guidance/Management EC Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child Early Learning Culture, Community, Family and the Child EC Language Literacy Development EC Curriculum Methods Math 0-8 EC Curriculum Methods Science 0-8 EC Curriculum Methods Social Studies 0-8 EC Curriculum Methods Language Arts 0-8 EC Curriculum Methods Art 0-8 Standards, Observation and Assessment Typical and Atypical Behaviors Birth-8 Student Teaching Lab Early Childhood Internship: Early Childhood Infant, Toddler, Preschool Elementary Art Methods & Curriculum Development Secondary Art Methods & Curriculum Development Elementary Dramatic Arts Methods and Curriculum Development Secondary Dramatic Arts Methods and Curriculum Development Elementary Music Methods & Curriculum Development Secondary Music Methods & Curriculum Development Elementary Physical Education Methods & Curriculum Development Secondary Physical Education Methods & Curriculum Development Introduction to Serving the English Language Learner for Certified Teachers Teaching in the Middle School SEI/ESL Teaching Methods for Teachers Reading/Writing in SEI/ESL/Bilingual Settings Teaching/Assessments of English Language Learners Practicum for ESL/BIL Teachers Adolescent Behavior Methods/Curriculum Development for Math Teacher Education Overview Methods Using Technology in K-6 Classroom Methods Using Technology in 7-12 Classroom Phonics-Based K-12 Reading D/R Reading Practicum K-12 Middle Grade Practicum
ELN100 ELN101 ELN102 ELN103 ELN104 ELN105 ELN106 ELN107 ELN108 ELN109 ELN110 ELN111 ELN112 ELN113 ELN114 ELN115 ELN116 ELN117 ELN118 ELN120 ELN121 ELN122 ELN123 ELN202 ELN204 ELN290AA ELN290AB ELN290AC
Foundations of eLearning Design K-12 eLearning Design Level I eLearning Media Level I K-12 eLearning Technology/Media Web 2.0 in eLearning Classroom Management K-12 eLearning Discipline and Behavior in K-12 eLearning Parent Communication and Involvement in K-12 eLearning Legal Issues in K-12 eLearning Engaging K-12 eLearners Introduction to eLearning Environments K-12 eLearning Environments Methods of Building and Facilitating eLearning: 9-12 Methods of Building and Facilitating eLearning: K-8 Building Community with Online Learners eLearning Multiple Generation Mobile Devices as Learning Tools Interactions in eLearning Motivation: The Online Learner Organizing and Evaluating eLearning Projects Evaluating K-12 eLearning K-12 eLearning Assessment Creation Assessment of Online Learning eLearning Media Level II eLearning Design Level II eLearning Design Internship eLearning Design Internship eLearning Design Internship
English and ESL CRW150 CRW170 CRW180 CRW200 CRW201 CRW160 CRW190 CRW271 CRW272 ENG081 ENG091 ENG101 ENG102 ENG107 ENG108 ENG111 ENG213 ENG235 ENH222 ENH230 ENH241 ENH251 ENH259 ENH275 ENH291 ENH292 ESL010 ESL011 ESL013 ESL014
Introduction to Creative Writing Introduction to Writing Fiction Introduction to Writing Nonfiction Readings for Writers Portfolio Introduction to Writing Poetry Introduction to Screenwriting Topics in Writing: Fiction Planning and Structuring the Novel Basic Writing Skills Fundamentals of Writing First-Year Composition First-Year Composition First-Year Composition for ESL First-Year Composition for ESL Technical/Professional Writing Introduction to the Study of Language Magazine Article Writing Survey English Literature After 1800 Introduction to Shakespeare American Literature Before 1860 Mythology American Indian Literature Modern Fiction Children’s Literature Literature for Adolescents English as a Second Language I: Grammar English as a Second Language I - Listening & Speaking Basic Vocabulary for ESL I Idiomatic English for ESL I
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Class Title
English and English as a Second Language continued
Languages
ESL020 ESL021 ESL030 ESL031 ESL040 ESL041 ESL054AA
English as a Second Language II: Grammar English as a Second Language II - Listening & Speaking English as a Second Language III: Grammar English as a Second Language III - Listening & Speaking English a Second Language IV: Grammar English a Second Language IV - Listening & Speaking American Culture: History
Food and Nutrition FON100 FON100LL FON104 FON118 FON122 FON143 FON160 FON161 FON162 FON163 FON180 FON241 FON241LL
Introductory Nutrition Introductory Nutrition Lab Certification in Food Safety and Sanitation Commercial Banking Techniques Principles Food/Beverage Service Food and Culture Modern Food Systems Sustainable Food Production Systems Organic Foods Production Sustainable Restaurant Practices Principles and Skills for Professional Cooking Principles of Human Nutrition Human Nutrition Lab
History HIS101 HIS102 HIS103 HIS104 HIS105 HIS145 HIS277 HIS282AC
History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present United States History to 1865 United States History 1865 to Present Arizona History History of Mexico The Modern Middle East Volunteerism for History: A Service Learning Experience
Humanities ARH100 ARH101 ARH102 ART112 HUM201 HUM205 HUM210 HUM225 HUM250 HUM251 MHL140 MHL143 MHL145 MHL153 THE111 THE205 THE210
Introduction to Art Prehistoric Through Gothic Art Renaissance Through Contemporary Art Two-Dimensional Design Humanities: Universal Themes Introduction to Cinema Contemporary Cinema Introduction to Popular Culture Ideas and Values in the Humanities Ideas and Values in the Humanities Survey of Music History Music in World Cultures American Jazz and Popular Music Rock Music and Culture Introduction to Theatre Introduction to Cinema Contemporary Cinema
Interior Design INT105 INT150
Introduction to Interior Design Color and Design
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ARB101 ARB102 ARB201 ARB202 CHI101 CHI102 CHI201 CHI202 FRE101 FRE102 FRE201 FRE202 GER101 GER102 GER201 GER202 JPN101 JPN102 JPN201 JPN202 SLC201 SLG101 SLG102 SLG201 SLG202 SPA101 SPA102 SPA115 SPA116 SPA117 SPA118 SPA119 SPA120 SPA201 SPA202 SPA205 SPA206 SPA225 SPA226 SPH245
Elementary Arabic I Elementary Arabic II Intermediate Arabic I Intermediate Arabic II Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II Intermediate Chinese I Intermediate Chinese II Elementary French I Elementary French II Intermediate French I Intermediate French II Elementary German I Elementary German II Intermediate German I Intermediate German II Elementary Japanese I Elementary Japanese II Intermediate Japanese I Intermediate Japanese II Introduction to Linguistics American Sign Language I American Sign Language II American Sign Language III American Sign Language IV Elementary Spanish I Elementary Spanish II Beginning Spanish Conversation I Beginning Spanish Conversation II Health Care Spanish I Health Care Spanish II Spanish for Educational Settings I Spanish for Educational Settings II Intermediate Spanish I Intermediate Spanish II Spanish for Medical Interpretation I Spanish for Medical Interpretation II Intermediate Spanish Conversation I Intermediate Spanish Conversation II Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest
Library Science IFS101 IFS105 LBS101
Information Skills in the Digital Age Finding Health Information Online Library Resource Concepts/Skills
Mathematics MAT082 MAT092 MAT102 MAT122 MAT142 MAT151 MAT156 MAT157 MAT172 MAT182 MAT187 MAT206
Basic Arithmetic Introductory Algebra Math Concepts/Applications Intermediate Algebra College Mathematics College Algebra/Functions Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Finite Mathematics Plane Trigonometry Precalculus Elements of Statistics
Class Title
Class Title
MAT212 MAT221 MAT231 MAT241
LET286 PAR102 PAR104 PAR106 PAR112 PAR114 PAR206 PAR208 PAR220 PAR222 PAR224 PAR230 PAR231 PAR232 PAR233 PAR234 PAR235 PAR236
Brief Calculus Calculus Analytic Geometry I Calculus Analytic Geometry II Calculus Analytic Geometry III
Physical Science AGS182 AST101 AST102 CHM107 CHM107LL CHM130 CHM130LL CHM138 CHM138LL CHM151 CHM151LL CHM152 CHM152LL GLG101 GLG102 GLG103 GLG104 GLG110 GLG111 GLG140 PHS110 PHS120 PHY101
Gardening Practices and Techniques Survey of Astronomy Survey of Astronomy Laboratory Chemistry & Society Chemistry & Society Lab Fundamental Chemistry Fundamental Chemistry Lab Chemistry for Allied Health Chemical Allied Health Lab General Chemistry I General Chemistry I Lab General Chemistry II General Chemistry II Lab Introduction to Geology I-Physical Lecture Introduction to Geology II-Historical Lecture Introduction to Geology I-Physical Lab Introduction to Geology II-Historical Lab Geology Disasters and Environment Geology Disasters Environmental Lab Introduction to Oceanography Fundamentals of Physical Science Introduction to Physical Science Introduction to Physics
Psychology, Philosophy, Religion, and Future Studies PHI101 PHI216 PSY101 PSY230 PSY240 PSY260 PSY266 PSY290AB REL243
Introduction to Philosophy Environmental Ethics Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Statistics Developmental Psychology Psychology of Personality Abnormal Psychology Research Methods World Religions
Public Safety Programs LET106 LET109 LET110 LET125 LET127 LET146 LET156 LET202 LET203 LET211 LET223 LET224 LET282 LET284 LET285BA
Patrol Procedures Criminal Law Paralegal Fundamentals of Litigation Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement Field Problems Officer Survival First Aid Traffic Procedures Report Writing Criminalistics Search & Seizure Crime Scene Investigations Police Roles and Responsibilities Professionalism within Policing Current Issues in Law Enforcement Technology
Modern Policing Strategies Foundations of the Paralegal Profession Ethics for the Paralegal Legal Foundations: Paralegals Paralegal Fundamentals of Litigation Paralegal Litigation Paralegal Business Law Introduction to Tort Law Paralegal Writing Paralegal Research Law Office Technology: Paralegal Family Law for the Paralegal Elder Law for the Paralegal Bankruptcy Law for the Paralegal Real Estate Law for the Paralegal Administrative Law for the Paralegal Corporate Law for the Paralegal Estate Law for the Paralegal
Reading CRE101 RDG030 RDG040 RDG091
College Critical Reading Reading English as a Second Language III Reading English as a Second Language IV College Preparatory Reading
Recreation REC150AB
Outdoor Adventure Skills
Social Sciences ASB102 ASB202 ASB222 ASB245 ECN211 ECN212 GCU121 GPH111 GPH194 GPH240 POS110 POS220 POS221 POS222 SOC101 SOC140 SOC157 SOC212
Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology Ethnic Relations in the United States Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World Indians of the Southwest Macroeconomic Principles Microeconomic Principles World Geography I: Eastern Hemisphere Introduction to Physical Geography Introduction to Antarctica Natural Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes American National Government U.S and Arizona Constitution Arizona Constitution U.S. Constitution Introduction to Sociology Racial & Ethnic Minorities Sociology of Marriage & Family Gender and Society
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KEMATERECAMAC SNOSLEBSEUTRCT
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Answers: Win, Feat, Triumph, Victory
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Answers: Get, Reach, Conquer, Achieve
Answers: Step, Title, Award, Diploma
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LOCATIONS RIO SALADO COLLEGE
Administrative Headquarters 480-517-8000 or 1-800-729-1197 2323 W. 14th St. Tempe, AZ 85281 (west of 52nd Street between University & Broadway) • All student-related services • Bookstore & Library • KJZZ/KBAQ Radio Stations 480-834-5627 • Sun Sounds of Arizona Radio Reading Service 480-774-8300
Rio Salado College @ 7th Avenue
480-377-4050 619 N. 7th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007 (just south of I-10 on 7th Ave.) • ABE/GED/ELAA classes • Future site for new high school and Green Learning Campus
Rio Salado College @ Avondale 480-377-4400 420 N. Central Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323 • Testing Center & Computer lab • ABE/GED/ELAA classes
Rio Salado College @ East Valley
480-377-4150 1455 S. Stapley Drive, Suite 15 Mesa, AZ 85204 (just north of the Superstition Highway) • Testing Center • ABE/GED/ELAA classes • Computer Lab
Rio Salado College Lifelong Learning Center
Rio Salado College Ann Ott Adult Learning Center
480-377-4250 12535 Smokey Drive Surprise, AZ 85378 (just south of Bell Road) • Testing Center & Computer lab • ABE/GED/ELAA classes • RISE Learning for Life
480-377-4300 1801 S. 12th St. Phoenix, AZ 85034 (south of Buckeye Road) • ABE/GED/ELAA classes
Rio Salado College @ Northern (Future site for current programs/ services located at Paradise Valley Mall.) 1715 W. Northern Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021 • Clinical Dental Assisting
Rio Salado College School of Dental Hygiene 480-377-4100 1150 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034
www.azcommuniversity.com 480-384-9000 or 866-330-6892 15950 N. Civic Center Plaza Surprise, AZ 85374 • Certificate through Master’s Degrees
Communiversity @ Queen Creek Coming soon at Ellsworth & Ocotillo Road, Queen Creek, AZ
www.riosalado.edu/evvec 480-384-9850 2055 S. Cottonwood Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 • One stop resource for veterans and their families
ABE - Adult Basic Education GED - General Education Development (high school diploma equivalency) ELAA - English Language Acquisition for Adults
Perryville & Lewis Prisons
Rio Salado College @ Luke AFB 480-377-4010 56th Mission Support Center, Rm 3138 7383 N. Litchfield Road Glendale, AZ 85309 (two blocks north of Glendale Avenue on Luke Air Force Base) • Restricted access • Testing Center
Rio Salado College @ PV Mall
Communiversity @ Surprise
East Valley Veterans Education Center
Rio Salado College Incarcerated Re-Entry
4550 East Cactus Road Phoenix, AZ 85032 • Testing Center • ABE/GED/ELAA classes • Computer Lab
Rio Salado College Scottsdale Adult Learning Center 480-941-5166 1170 N. 86th Way Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (old Apache Park School) • ABE/GED/ELAA classes ___________________________
New location openings are subject to construction timelines and other factors. For the most up to date information, please visit www.riosalado.edu/locations
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Build your future and become a: • • • • • • •
Accounting Assistant Businessperson Case-Manager Computer Tech Dental Assistant/Hygienist eLearning Design Specialist Paralegal
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Pharmacy Technician Public Administrator Retail Manager Sustainability Leader Teacher and much more!
For a complete list of all programs Rio Salado has to offer, go to: www.riosalado.edu/programs
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