Online Service and Educational Outreach Catalog - Fall 2024
AMESSAGEFROM THEDIRECTOR
As the vibrant hues of summer gradually yield to the warm, golden tones of autumn, we find ourselvesatthethresholdofanewseasonoflearningandgrowth.Justasnatureundergoesits annualtransformation,sotoodoweembarkonajourneyofdiscoveryandself-improvement.
The above, written by ChatGPT, demonstrates that we all have things tolearn and ways toimprove ourselvesinbloomingwhereweareplanted.Ihavewrittentherestofthismessagebymyself.
First,Iwanttoencourageyoutoengagewithuson socialmedia,specificallyFacebook, InstagramandLinkedIn.Ifyouwanttoseethecatalogsoonerandgetupdatesfromouroffice about new programs and changes to existing offerings, please like and follow us. Welook forwardtoengagingwithyouthroughouteachsemester.
Wearewelcominganewclassoffirst-yearstudentsatSIUEandifyouareinterestedina degreeorcertificateprogram,wewouldrelishtheopportunitytotalkmorewithyouaboutour classes and programs.Thereare opportunities to take courses for credit or in a not-for-credit status.Wehaveastreamlinedprocessforvisitingstudentssoevenifyoujustwanttotakethat course onmedialiteracy, we can get you enrolled and on your way.
Finally,don’tmisstheopportunitytolookatsomeofour newcourses,includingStartingyourSmallBusinessinIllinois,BrandStorytellingUsing Content Marketing, and a coding certificateofferedthrough ourpartner, UGotClass.There are too many returning favorites to list. Holiday Cookies would be my pick for the fall semester, but I have heard that it’s fun to get agroup together tolearnhow to make French Macaroons aswell.TripsthisfallincludesomeexcitinghistoricaldestinationssuchasGhostsoftheRiverRoadandTheUnimaginableJourneyofPeterErtel. Warm wishes forthe end of 2024 and, as always, we look forward to seeing you soon. Inclosing, and as said best by AI, let us embrace thebeautyofthefallseason.
MaryEttling
Director,OnlineServicesandEducationalOutreach
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TABLEOF CONTENTS
Whetheryourjuniorcougarisjustdevelopinginterestsinnew topicsorhasacareeralreadypickedout,wehaveanewsetof offerings that willgive them the chance to explore new interests andhearaboutnewcareeropportunities,aswellasacouple of offerings foryou as your junior cougargrows up. Join our staff on the Edwardsville campus and partners off-campus tolearn aboutavarietyofnewtopics,experiencesandinformationas weexploreandlearntogether!
LanguageTranslation101
Learnthebasicsoftranslationandhowinterpretationworks withfacultyfromourDepartmentofForeignLanguagesand Literature.Youwillbecomeacquaintedwiththemachine technology tools used by translators, discuss different types of translationwork,andparticipateinhands-onpracticeactivities in translating, subtitling and interpreting. Join us as we also learn aboutthepracticalaspectsofcareersthatarepartiallyorfully centeredontranslationwork.
Wanttotryasciencedemonstrationwithyourfamily?Wewill featurefivedifferentactivitiesthatfocusonSTEMconceptsfor you to try with some of the kids in your life. Bring your science enthusiaststothisSTEMdayandlearnsomefunexperimentsyou canreplicateathome!Thiseventisintendedforadultsandkids ages K-4th grade.
Calling all middle schoolers ... are you an athlete or an artist? Comelearnfunwaystocooksimple,tastymealstofuelyourinner athlete and show off your creativity!
Course Fee: $45
Thursday, 4-6 p.m., Oct. 3 Nutrition Lab, Vadalabene Center
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing
This course focuses on the integration of computers in an advanced manufacturingenvironment. Specifically,wewillcovertheuse ofCADand3Dprinting,CoordinatedMeasuringMachine (CMM), and CNC machining.The students willlearnhow to 3Dmodelandprint,machineapart,andcheckforaccuracyof themanufacturedpart.
Course Fee: $45
Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 11
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
MusicalTheaterTrainingDays
Join SIUE theatre, dance and music faculty and students monthly to explore a musical number. You will be split intoage-appropriate groupsandrotatethroughvocal,danceandactingtraining.The trainingyoureceivewillbeappliedtothemusicalnumberyouwill perform at the end of the session, butthe lessons you receive on thesetrainingdayswillbeinvaluableforyouasyougrowasan artist. You must bring a snack and a water bottle.
Course Fee: $60
Three Sessions Available:
Newsies: Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Sept. 21
Into the Woods: Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Oct. 19
Elf!TheMusical:Saturday,9a.m.-noon,Nov.16
Dunham Hall
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
OFF-CAMPUS AND CORPORATEPARTNERSHIPS
siue.edu/corporate
Corporate Affiliates Pilot Program
SIUEisrolling out a new pilot program for corporations, non-profits and government entities that offertuition reimbursement to employees. ThroughasimplecontractbetweentheemployerandSIUE,employeesreceiveawaivedapplicationfee,atuitiondiscountandconcierge service such as registration help,adedicated contact for questions that may arise, and assistancenavigating a return to the classroomfor busyworkingadults.Ifyourcompanyofferstuitionreimbursementandyou’renotalreadyreceivingthisbenefit,contactourofficetodayto discussthisexcitingnewopportunitybecauseopeningsarelimited!
TraditionalCorporatePartnerships
SIUEpartnerswithorganizationstooffereducationalandtrainingopportunitiesfortheiremployees.Throughauniquecontractual agreement, credit and non-credit opportunities are available to your staff so they can earn advanced credentials without everreceiving abillfromSIUE.Partnershipstudentsbenefitfromcurriculumspecificallydesignedfortheworkingprofessional.Ifyoudonotseeyour employeronthislist,wewillbepleasedtoworkwithyourhumanresourcesdepartmenttoaddyourorganizationtoourgrowinglistof partnerswhorecognizethevalueofinvestingintheiremployees’professionaldevelopment.
LaceyWieseman
Assistant Directorof Off-Campus and Corporate Partnerships lwiesem@siue.edu
618-650-3985
CAREERSINWATERTREATMENTTECHNOLOGY
SIUEENVIRONMENTALRESOURCESTRAININGCENTER
Water Quality Control Operations Program
ProgramCost:$9,900 siue.edu/ertc
PROGRAM
TheSIUEEnvironmentalResourcesTrainingCenter(ERTC)WaterQualityControlOperationsProgramisaone-year,full-timeprogramof study leading to a certificate of completion. Classes meet Tuesday-Friday for nine months starting in mid-August each year. During the summer,studentscompletea10-weekinternshipprogramwheretheyworkfiveweeksatadrinkingwatertreatmentplantandfiveweeks atawastewatertreatmentplant.
Upon completionofthefull-yearprogram,studentsarequalifiedtoenterthewaterandwastewaterindustryaswateroperators,wastewater operators,distribution/collectionworkers,laboratorytechniciansormaintenanceworkersallforlessthan$10,000.
Explorethefunandenjoymentofthelanguageandculture. Thisclassprovidesabasic understandingoftheItalianlanguage through grammar, pronunciation, recognition of Italian words, formulationofquestionsforbasicconversationandbuilding simplevocabulary.Atextbookisrequiredforthecourseanda linktopurchasewillbesenttoyoupriortothecoursebeginning.
Course Fee: $89
Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 18-Nov. 20
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fairview Heights
IntermediateItalian
If you already have knowledge of this beautifullanguage, this course is designed just foryou. Join us as we continue our journeythroughlearninganddelvingtheItalianlanguagein grammarandsyntax.
Course Fee: $89
Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 19-Nov. 21
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fairview Heights
EverydayJapaneseElementary1: Let’sSpeakinJapanese
Let’sgetstartedwithJapanese!Thiscourseisdesignedfor beginnerswhowish todevelopbasicJapaneselanguageskills. NoneedtoknowtheJapanesecharacters.Notextbookis needed forthe course as the instructorwill provide handouts.
Course Fee: $99*
Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m., Sept. 9-Dec.9
(No class Oct. 14 and Nov. 11)
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
This course helped me prepare fora trip to Italy by greatly increasing my reading skills. Inaddition,theverbalinteractionswithother studentsandtheprofessorprovidedneeded exposuretonewItalianlanguageskills. I wasa bit nervous about taking the course, asIdidnotconsidermyself‘advanced,’ but it was a great experience.”
—MICHAELA.
EverydayJapaneseElementary2: Let’sSpeakinJapanese
Let’sgetstartedwithJapanese!Thiscourseisdesignedfor beginnerswhowish tocontinuelearningJapaneselanguage skills.Notextbookisneededforthecourseastheinstructor will provide handouts.
Course Fee: $99*
Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Sept. 11-Dec.11
(No class onOct. 30 and Nov. 27)
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
BeginningSpanish
Doyou want tolearn the Spanish language? Beginning Spanish is the perfect place to start, as you will be introduced to the language even if you havelittle to no knowledge of it!
Course Fee: $59*
Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Aug. 29-Sept. 19
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
ConversationalSpanishforBeginnersI
Join us as welearn greetings,introductions and common topics ofconversationinSpanish.Thiscourseistaughtusingthe immersionmethodwithinstructiondeliveredprimarilyin Spanish. Studentswillengageinhands-onsmallgroupactivitiestooffer ampleopportunitiesforpractice.Notextbookisrequiredand someshorthomeworkwillbeassigned.
Course Fee: $89*
Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 19-Oct. 24
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
ConversationalSpanishforBeginnersII
BuildingontheskillslearnedinConversationalSpanishfor BeginnersI,thiscourseoffersadditionalpracticewithverbtenses, the subjunctive mood and vocabulary relatedto travel, food and hobbies. Students willcontinue working in small groups on variousactivitiesdesignedtoenhanceon-the-spotconversational abilities.Notextbookisrequired,andsomeshorthomeworkwill beassigned.
IntroductiontoAmericanSignLanguage and Deaf Culture
You will focus on mastering the basics of fingerspelling, numbers, colors, facial grammar and sentence structure. You will also learn conversational and cultural behaviors necessary to hold a beginning-levelconversationinASLwithdeaforhearing-impaired usersofthelanguage.Introductoryinformationaboutdeaf cultureanddeafhumorwillalsobepresentedtoprovideyou with a broad picture of the language and culture.
CourseFee:$109*
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Aug. 19-Oct. 14
(NoclassonSept.2)
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
Thiscoursewasveryinformativebecauseit hashelpedmeunderstandthedeafcommunity andhashelpedmeunderstandmythree-year-old grandsonwhoisdeaf.Ithasallowedmeto understandhimandcommunicatebetter with him. The instructor was awesome, and the materialwaspresentedin afunwaytolearn.
– KARLA C.
LANGUAGES(CONT.)
ConversationalSpanish: Beginners2Level
Idealforthosewhohavetakentheintroductorylevelcourses orwho have previous knowledge of the language and wish to developbetterconversationalskills,joinusaswejourneydeeper throughtheSpanishlanguage.Wewillfocus onliveconversations inclassandincludewrittenexercisesandaudiosforhomework.
Take the next step to proficiency. We willfocus on the past tenses, examinethedifferencebetweenthepreteriteandimperfect tenses, the future tense, and include more uses of the imperative. Allnewgrammarconceptsareappliedinconversations.Materials includewrittengrammarexplanationsandpracticeusingexercises, audiosandvideos.
CourseFee:$109
Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 28-Dec. 9 OnlineviaZoom
SpanishGrammarinDepth: IntermediateLevel
Getafullunderstandingofsomeofthemostchallengingtopicsin Spanish. All grammar topics will be studied in the present tense. However, once you understand the grammar rules, you can apply themtotheothertenses.
CourseFee:$109
Mondays,Noon-1:30p.m.,Sept.9-Oct.28
OnlineviaZoom
SpanishFluency:AdvancedLevel
Studied Spanish but need to improve your fluency? These sessions aredesignedforyou!Youwillpracticeconversationusingallof thetensesoftheindicativeandimperativemodesandpresent, preterite,imperfect,future,conditionalandimperative.
This will be a continuation of our Spanish for Healthcare ProfessionalsIcourse. To besuccessful in this course, it is highly recommendedthatyoutakepartone,and/orunderstandSpanish. Thisisa continuationoftheproperandbestuseofbasicSpanish underthemostcommonsituationsinthehealthfield.Information to ordertextbooks will beprovided. No need forfluency in Spanish, however,basicknowledgeisfundamentaltoobtaintheutmost from the course.
CourseFee:$119*
Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m.,Oct. 28-Dec. 2
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampusand OnlineviaZoom
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Yoga and Breath Work
Breathing,likemovement,issofundamentaltohumanexperience thatwerarelyeventhinkaboutourbreath.However,mindful movementsandbreathwork,orintentionalpracticesofbreathing and moving, can deeply increase our quality oflife. This class unites the art of mindful movement and breathwork with practices indiversebreathworktechniquesandmovementsinspiredby gentleyoga,TaiChi,qiqongandmore.Instructor:LouiseM. Hamlin-Laird,E-RYT200,E-RYT500,YACEP
Thisclassisfortheexperiencedbeginnerwhoisreadyforagentle challenge.Classwillbeginwithagentlewarm-up,transitioning intoaflowthatsyncsourmovementwithourbreath,andending with a restorative pose to relax and stretch. Instructor: Louise M. Hamlin-Laird,E-RYT200,E-RYT500,YACEP.
•Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Sept. 5-Nov. 14 (No class onOct. 3)
ImmanuelMethodistChurch,Edwardsville
Sit to Stand – Chair Yoga
Chairyogaisagentleformofyogainwhichposesareperformed whileseatedandwiththeaidofachair.Thisyogaissuitablefor alllevelsofabilities,standingisoptional.Itisanexcellentclass forbeginners,seniors,individualswithrecentinjuries,balanceor coordinationissues,limitedmobilityanddisabilities,andthosewho havedifficulty or do not want to get up and down on the floor. Chair yogahelps reducestresswhileincreasingflexibility,rangeofmotion, circulationandstrength,balanceandcoordination,andlungcapacity. Thisclassincorporatesbreathingexercises,simplevisualmeditation techniques,gentlestretching,easyyogaposturesandafinalrelaxation.
Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., Sept. 5-Nov. 14 (No class onOct. 3)
ImmanuelMethodistChurch,Edwardsville
RiseandShineYoga
Experience the benefits of early morning yoga as you stretch andstrengthenyourbody,awakenandrefreshyourmind,and nourish your spirit. Our practice willfocus on the synchronization ofmovementandbreath.Youwillbuildendurance,strength, flexibilityandmentalfocus;andleavefeelingenergized,refreshed and ready foranything the day has in store. Options to make this classmoreaccessiblewhilekeepingitchallengingwillbegiven. This class mayuse optional weights.Instructor: Louise M. Hamlin-Laird,E-RYT200,E-RYT500,YACEP.
Saturdays, 8-9 a.m., Sept. 7-Nov. 16 (No class onOct. 5)
ImmanuelMethodistChurch,Edwardsville
CREATIVEARTS
WatercolorPumpkinsDoodles
MissRuthiewillteachyouhowtocreatewatercolor pumpkindoodles.Youwilllearnsimplewatercolor,inktechniques and understand their properties. You willleave class with several smallpumpkindoodles.Studentsareencouragedtobringsnacks anddrinkstotheclassandrelaxwhilemakingart.
Course Fee: $30
Friday, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 18
Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton
CeramicPumpkins
Miss Ruthiewillteach you how to create a ceramic pumpkin. Youwilllearnsimplehand-building,slab-buildingtechniques, simpleglazetechniques,howtouseavarietyofclaytools, andunderstandclayanditsproperties.Youwillmakeapumpkin inclassandwilldecorateandglazeforaonce-fire.Youare encouragedto bring snacks and drinks to the class and relax whilemaking art.
Course Fee: $40
Two Sessions Available: Friday, 6-9 p.m.
• Oct. 4
• Oct. 11
Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton
ChristmasTreeLuminaries
MissRuthiewillteachyouhowtohand-buildceramicChristmas treeluminaries.Youwilllearnsimplehand-buildingtechniques, howtouseavarietyofclaytools,andunderstandclayandits properties. You will make two trees in class and willglaze that nightforaonce-fire.Youareencouragedtobringsnacksand drinkstotheclassandrelaxwhilemakingart.
Course Fee: $45
Two Sessions Available: Friday, 6-9 p.m.
• Nov. 22
• Nov. 29
Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton
StainedGlassBasics
Join us tolearnhow to make astained-glass sun catcher. You willlearnhow to cut glass, how to use the stainedglassgrinderandhowtousecopperfoiltapetowrapeachpiece. You will also learn to use the soldering iron to combine all the pieces together. At the end of the class, you willleave with one sun catcher.
Cost:$60
Four Sessions Available: Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
•Aug.24
• Sept. 14
• Oct. 12
• Nov. 9
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
CREATIVEARTS(CONT.)
BeginningDrawing
Doyouthinkdrawingisagiftthatmustcomenaturally? Drawingisaskillthatcanbedevelopedwithpractice.You will learnhow todraw with proper techniques and discover how to represent what you see through studies in contour drawing,perspective,positive/negativespaceandvalue.
Cost:$59
Tuesdays, 5-6:30 p.m., Oct. 22-Nov. 26
OnlineviaZoom
Greatcourse,regardlessofyourskilllevel. I took it just after the beginning class andlearnedsomuch.Thosewhowere moreexperiencedimprovedaswellbecause ofthepersonalizedinstruction.
Youwillgainabasic understandingofJapanese calligraphythroughpracticingwritingJapanesehiragana, katakanaandkanji.Wewillfocusondrawingtheelementary levelofJapanese calligraphy.AlthoughJapaneselanguageis notrequired,basicJapanesewritingskillwillbeintroducedin theinstruction.Attheendofclass,youwilldecidewhatyour personal“The Kanjiofthe Year” is for 2024-2025 and write it in Japanese. We can writeany Japanese characteror words you likeandwillmakeaJapanesestylebookmark.
Cost:$69*
Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 19-Oct. 10
Art and Design East, Room 2206
Learning to Knit –Two Sticks andaString
Learn to knit in a relaxedenvironment. You willlearn basic stitches, yarn and tool selection, and how to reada pattern and complete a simple project. Don’t be scared! It’s just string!
Cost:$79*
Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Nov. 5-Dec. 3 (No class on Nov. 26)
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
CreatureCrochetforBeginners
So, you want tolearn to crochet, but making granny squares and wash cloths sounds boring. This is the class foryou! In this class, you willlearn the basicstitches requiredto complete an Amigurumii (crochetedstuffedcreatures)project.Overfiveweeks,youwill workthroughthebasicsofcreaturecreation,stuffingand assembly! This will teach you the basic stitches and procedures to create the mostbasiccrochetprojects.
CourseFee:$119*
Wednesdays and Fridays, 5-7 p.m., Sept. 20-Oct. 25
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
PleinAirPainting
Intended forthose with little to no experience, we willcoverthebasicsofoutdoorpaintingandyouwillbecome familiarwithequipment,materialsandtechniques.Youwill receiveindividualassistanceasyourpaintingsevolvethroughout thedayandaclasscritiquewillbeheldattheendofthe session.Shannonwillbedoingmostofherdemonstrationsin oil,butyouarewelcometouseoils,acrylicorwatercolor.
Course Fee: $59
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sept. 7
TheGardensatSIUE
WatercolorPainting–
BeginningandIntermediate
Whetheryouareabeginnerorhavesomeexperiencewith watercolor and want tolearn more, this course willassist in learningimportanttechniquesinthispaintingmedium. Throughout this course your instructorwillleadyou through a varietyofprojects, aswellasassistyouinthecreationofworks fromyourownpersonalinterests.Fromlandscapetobotanical, thiscoursewillhelpyouunderstandhowtodepictthroughwatercolor!
Cost:$109*
Mondays, 3-5 p.m., Sept. 9-Oct. 14
Art and Design West, Room 2101
WatercolorAnimals–
BeginningandIntermediate
Whetheryouareabeginneroradvancedpainter,youwilllearn howtopaintvarioustypesofanimalsinwatercolor.Throughout thiscourse,youwillpaintdifferenttypesofanimalsandchoose yourownimages!Comeenjoyaweeklynightofpaintingand learn some techniques along the way!
Cost:$109*
Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 9-Oct, 14
Art and Design West, Room 2101
NEW!
BotanicalWatercolorPainting
CeramicsAdvancedOpenStudio
A visual arts course which willfocus on using the loose andexcitingmediumofwatercolortopaintdifferenttypesof trees,plants, leavesandflowers.Beginnersandintermediate studentsarewelcomeandwillbeencouragedtoinvestigate imagery which most interests them. A list of supplies to purchase will be providedbefore the course begins.
Cost:$109*
Mondays, 3-5 p.m., Oct. 21-Dec.2 (No class on Nov. 25)
Art and Design West, Room 2101
Open Studio Painting
Whetheryouareabeginneroradvancedpainter,thisclassoffers you the flexibility to undertake projects of your own interest with theguidanceofaninstructor.Throughouttheclassyouwillwork atyourownpaceinyourchosenpaintingmediumofwatercolor, oilor acrylic. Your instructorwilloffer helpful tips to the class andindividualinstructionandguidance!Letuscompletethose projectsyou’vealwayswantedtopaint!
Cost:$109*
Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 21-Dec.2 (No class on Nov. 25)
Youwillbeintroducedtoessentialceramicwheelthrowing techniquesincludingcentering,throwing,altering,trimming andfunctionalattachments.Designedforallskilllevels,youcan pursue various functional pottery forms such as cups, bowls, plates,jars,teapotsandpitchers.Youwillengageinadditional aspectsoftheceramicprocesssuchasglazing,kiln-loading andunloading,firing,andcoldfinishes.Visualpresentations ofhistoricalandcontemporaryceramicartworkwilladd contextandinspirationtowardongoingprojectsandtechniques demonstrated in class. At the course’s end, you will take home avarietyofglazed,completedceramicartworks.
CourseFee:$219
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 7-Oct. 26
CeramicsStudio,SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
CULINARY ARTS
INTERNATIONALCLASSICDISHESATHOME
Areyoulookingtoexpandyourculinaryskills?Areyoueagerto learnyourfavoriteinternationalrestaurantdishesathome?Are youreadytoexploreinternationalcookingandintroduceglobal ingredientstoyourpantry?Theseclassesaredesignedforyouto learnhow to prepare classic international dishes at home and learn more about the global cultures behind each dish.Arecipe packet is included foreach course and all courses will be hosted onlineviaZoom.
ThaiPadThai
PadThaiisastir-friedricenoodledishthat is servedasstreetfood in Thailand. Created in the 1930s, this beloveddish is a staple on themenuofanylocalThairestaurant.
Course Fee: $25
Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 26
JapaneseRamen
Doyouloveramen?LearnhowtomakeJapaneseramenathome with all the authentic toppings. Learn aboutthis versatiledish and itsoriginsinthisone-hourclass.
Course Fee: $25
Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 8
VietnameseLemongrassBeef
Are you obsessedwith noodle bowls? Then learnhow to make bun Bo Xa Ot, or lemongrass beef with noodles, and elevate your homenoodlebowls!ThisflavorfuldishfromVietnamissimpleto makewithsomeglobalpantrybasics.
Course Fee: $25
Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,Oct. 23
Indian Butter Chicken
If your favorite Indian dish is butterchicken, this is the session for you!EaseintoIndiancookingwiththisflavorful dish servedwith basmatirice.
Course Fee: $25
Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 12
Making HealthyJapaneseBrunch/ Bento at Home
We will make aJapanese healthy breakfast/lunch and Bento, includingIchijuSansai,riceball,Japaneseeggroll,picklesand baked salmon with miso soup. Onigiriare balls of rice, usually wrappedwithnoriseaweedandcontainingameatorvegetable filling. Onigiriare readily available in convenience stores across Japanandaregreatforaquickandeasysnack.Aesthetically pleasingandtasty,theyareafunandfillingalternativeto sandwiches for lunch. We will also learnhow to make cute decorationsforlunchboxes.Japaneselanguageisnotrequired, however,someJapanesetermswillbeintroducedoccasionally. AZoomlinkandlinktopurchasenecessaryingredientsand cookingtoolswillbe sentoneweekpriortothecoursebeginning.
Course Fee: $59
Thursday, 6:30-9 p.m., Oct. 17
OnlineviaZoom
Enjoy Shogun’s Culinary Legacy – Sushi
SushiisalandmarkfoodinJapanandJapaneseculture.For centuries, the people of Japan haveeaten raw fish in various forms.Today,sushiisa popularJapanesedisharoundtheworld! We willlookat some different types of sushi and how to make them!Youcanchooseyourowningredients.Japaneselanguage isnotrequired,however,someJapanesetermwillbeintroduced occasionally.AZoomlinkandlinktopurchasenecessaryingredients andcookingtoolswillbe sentoneweekpriortothecourse beginningforthecoursehostedviaZoom.
CourseFee:$59(onlinecourse);$89* (course hostedat SIUE as all ingredients and parking included) Two Sessions Available: •Thursday,6-8:30p.m.,Oct.24
Art and Design East, Room 2206 •Friday, 6:30-9 p.m., Oct. 25
Learnthebasicsofbread-making,includingtheterminology, ingredientfunctionality,doughhandling,fermentation steps,mixinganddoughdevelopment,aswellasthefermentation in the baking process. You will be able to take allrecipes and finishedproducts(20-30loavesofbread)home.Allingredients will be providedforthe baking process.
CourseFee:$149
Two Sessions Available:
Monday-Wednesday,5-8p.m.
•Oct.21-23
•Oct.28-30
463E.Vandalia,Edwardsville
– JESSICA W.
ArtisanBreadsII
This course willbe built on the knowledgelearned at Artisan Breads I. The focuswill be on sourdough breads andthefunctionsofbreadmaking.Youwillbeabletotakeall recipesandfinishedproducts(20-30loavesofbread)home.All ingredients will be providedforthe baking process.
CourseFee:$149
Monday-Wednesday,5-8p.m.,Nov.18-20
463E.Vandalia,Edwardsville
RETURNING!
HolidayCookies
What’saholidaywithouthomebakedcookies?Learnhowtobake avarietyofChristmascookiesthatarebeautifulanddelicious!In classwewillmake1-2basicdoughstomakeavarietyofdifferent cookieswithdifferentshapes,sizes,mix-insandtoppings.Dough isfreezablesothereisnoneedtobakeallyourcookiesduring classtime, you willlearn an easy way to store your pre-made doughsandkeeptrackoftheirdifferentwaysforbakingand prepping. A bakingbasicspacketofpreparationtipsandrecipes willbesentpriortoclassviaemailforyoutopurchaseingredients andhavesuppliesreadytoprepareandbakeduringclass.The recipepacketmayalsoincludeadditionalrecipesnotdoneinclass.
Course Fee: $59
Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 10 OnlineviaZoom
Breads of the World
Wewillbebuildinguponourknowledgeofdifferentgrainsby tacklingninebreadsfromsevencountriesandgivingthe back story and unique shaping methods that go with them. You willbeabletotakeall recipes and finished products (20-30loaves ofbread)home.Allingredientswillbeprovidedforthebaking process.Prerequisite: Artisan Breads I and II must be taken before takingthiscourse.
CourseFee:$149
Monday-Wednesday,5-8p.m.,Dec.9-11
463E.Vandalia,Edwardsville
PERSONALENRICHMENT
StampCollectingforFunorFame
Joinusin OctoberduringNationalStampCollectingMonthtoget an introduction to the hobby of stampcollecting. You willexplore tools,philatelicitemsandorganizationsthatwillhelpyoustartor enhance your collection forfun and be exposed to ways of exhibiting fame.Thisconversationcanbeappliedtoanystamptopicyouare interestedintrains,butterflies,flowers,love,blackheritage,space andsomuchmore.
CourseFee:$19
Thursdays,October 17-24, 6-7:30 p.m.
OnlineviaZoom
Screenwriting Bootcamp
If you’rea movieor TV lover and havealways wanted to try your hand at writinga script, this is your chance to makeit happen.We’llbelookingatthethreecoreelementsofscreenwriting: formatting,craftandstorytelling,andwe’llinvestigatehowtouse today’s software. Work on ascript for a short film, a feature,or a televisioncomedyordrama,andhavefunintheprocess!
CourseFee:$59*
Wednesdays,6:30-8:30p.m.,Nov.27-Dec. 11
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
NEW!
UnderstandingFilm
Youknowthefilmsyoulikeandtheonesyoudon’t, butcanyousaywhy?Wouldyouliketounderstandfilmsfrom a varietyofperspectives and appreciate them in new ways? This classwilldiveintothemanyfascinatingwayswecaninterpret films to discoverwhat they mean to us, our culture and our history. If you love movies and want to love them even more, join us as wedelve into the fascinating worldof cinema.
CourseFee:$79*
Wednesdays,6:30-8:30p.m.,Sept.4-Oct.9
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
NEW! WritingWorkshop
Ifyou’refamiliarwiththebasicsofnarrativestructure and have a story project that you’re working on, or if would liketo start, our Writing Workshop maybe perfect for you. Eachweek,everywriterwillhaveachancetoreceivethoughtful, usefulnotesontheirprojectsfromothermembersofthegroup inasupportive,encouragingenvironment.Andwe’llalsodiscuss various facets ofthe storytelling process, sowe’ll continue to grow as storytellers.
CourseFee:$69
Tuesdays,6-8 p.m., Sept. 10-Oct. 22
(NoclassonOct.1)
O’FallonLibrary
CreativeWriting
Doyou haveastory you’dlike to tell, but you’re not sure where to start? Join us in exploring the many ways you can make that storyareality.We’llexaminefiction,creativenon-fictionandeven non-fictionnarrative,lookingcloselyatthepartsofastoryand howtodevelopthemmosteffectively.Whetherthisisyourfirst timewritingoryou’reanoldpro,we’llallhaveachancetohone our craftand have a lot offun along the way.
CourseFee:$69
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept. 5-Oct. 10
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
Golf forthe Family
Playinggolfisagreatwayforfamiliestobondandspend qualitytimetogether.Golfprovidesanopportunityforfamiliesto be in a safe and enjoyablesetting. We willoffer some tips tomake itmoreenjoyableforallmembersofthefamily,nomattertheskill level.Instructionandcoachingfromputtingtoplayingthecoursewill be covered as part of the curriculum. The learningenvironment as afamilywillcreateanoverallfunexperienceforeverybody.Families uptofourarewelcomeforthebelowcoursefee.
CourseFee:$229
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Oct. 12-Nov. 9
SunsetHillsCountryClub
SunsetHillsCountryClub’strainingfacility is absolutely the best around. Instructor JonDePriestisveryknowledgeableofgolfand explainsthefundamentalsandmoreverywell. After completing this course, I’ve shot the best roundever.Mygolfingbuddiesaresuper impressedwithmygame’simprovement.
– BRYON C.
LIFELONGLEARNINGINSTITUTE
TheSIUELifelongLearningInstituteprovidesprogramsdesignedforalifetimeoflearningandpersonalgrowth.Communitymembersmay joinforafeeof$40forthesemester.Benefitsincludeadmissiontothefallspeakerseriesandfree(orreduced-price)tripsandexperiences. Members also enjoy courtesyborrowing privileges at Lovejoy Library and discounts on non-credit courses. Members may also purchase a parking pass forthe discountedrateof $20 per householdfor use on Wednesdays throughout the fall semester.
FALLSPEAKERSERIES
SpeakerSeriestalksareincludedinLifelongLearningInstitutememberships.Non-membersarewelcometoattendindividualsessionsfor $5eachandareencouragedtoregisteraheadonlinetoreceiveupdatesrelatedtothetalk.TheFallSpeakerSeriesisplannedforan in-personformatwithavirtualattendanceoption.Thein-persontalkswillbeheldattheMorrisUniversityCenterontheSIUEEdwardsville campus unless otherwise noted. Parking forthe semester is available for Lifelong Learning Institute members for an additional $20 per household. Non-members and members who do not wish to pay for a parking permit may pay forthe meters at the notedrate. For a descriptionof the scheduled talks, please visit siue.edu/educational-outreach.
Catching Up with the Lifelong Learners OfficeofOnlineServicesandEducationalOutreach Wednesday,Aug.28,10:30–11:45a.m.
GreatDecisions:U.S.-ChinaTradeRivalry
Jason Yu, PhD, SIUE Department of Mass Communications Wednesday,Aug.28,1:15–2:30p.m.
Pollination Palooza: Exploring the Process of Plant Reproduction
Great Decisions: NATO and Russia’s War against Ukraine SophiaWilson,PhD,SIUEDepartmentofPoliticalScience Wednesday,Oct.23,10:30–11:45a.m.
Sex and the Senior Citizen Review of Natural Physiologic Changes and Impact of Medicine on Sexuality and Senior Citizens Chris Lynch, PhD, SIUE School of Pharmacy Wednesday,Oct.23,1:15–2:30p.m.
Cold CaseHomicidesand Emerging Tools to Address It
Why We MustExplore Strange Things:How Paranormal Research, Quack Medicine, UFO Investigations, and Big Foot Searches Just Might Save the World! StephenHupp, PhD, SIUE Department of Psychology Wednesday,Nov.13,1:15–2:30p.m.
What’s Your CQ? How the Principles of Improvisation Can Elevate Your Creative Quotient...andYour Happiness TressKurzym,SIUEDepartmentofTheatreandDance Wednesday,Nov.20,10:30–11:45a.m.
Litigating Irishness: Digital Approaches to the History of Colonialism
Join author Troy Taylor forDinner and Spirits along the Great RiverRoadfromAltontoGrafton!Theeveningbeginswithdinner at the Bluff City Grill in Alton, followedby a haunted bus tour alongtheRiverRoad.Discoverthetalesofhistoryandhauntings with dark tales, eerielocations and a stop fordrinks at one of Grafton’slegendaryhaunts!Theghostlytalescontinueback to Alton with a final stop at the mysterious Mineral Springs! The tourpriceincludesdinnerandtransportationonthebusfrom AltontoGrafton.
Amidgreatevil,it is thecourageousmanorwomanwhorefuses to succumb, and PeterErtelwas one such man. Forced to serve intheGermanarmydespitehisopencontemptfortheNazisand hisrefusaltokilltheenemy,Ertelwouldnotonlymiraculously survive WorldWar II but would also be regardedas family by his Jewish employers. “The Unimaginable Journey of PeterErtel” is a riveting, award-winning accountof the life of a man who defied insurmountableoddsinanunforgivingenvironmentandlater foundpeaceinAmerica.Thisfilmcombinesarchivefootage,much of which has never been shown, with Ertel’s brave tellingofhis extraordinaryodyssey.Atruestorysobold,braveandbeautiful willrestore your faith thathumanity can survive even the darkest of days. The film has receivedthe “David Ponce Best of the Fest Award” at the 2017 Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, the “Founders’ChoiceAward”atthe2016G.I.FilmFestival,andthe “LocalHeroesCompetition”atthe2017ClevelandInternational Film Festival. Following the film a live Q&A will be hosted, via Zoom,withthefilm’sproduceranddirector,JosephCahn.
Join us foratrolley tour of the historic Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum.Learnabouthistoricalfigures,identifysomeofthe morethan9,000treesandexplorethecemetery’siconography.
Friday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-noon
4947WFlorissantAvenue,St.Louis
Cost:$25fornon-members;
$20forLifelongLearningmembers
Frank Lloyd Wright and Mudds Grove: Architecture,HistoryandTours
You’reinvitedtoexperiencetheuniquehomedesignedbyFrank LloydWrightforRuthandRussellKrausin1951andtheMudds GroveHouse,bothinKirkwood.Adocent-ledtourwillbeconducted of each home to discuss the history, architecture and lifestyleof those who called these places home. Join us as we travel back in historytoexploreadifferenteraandexplorearchitecturewemay haveonlyheardabout.
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
120NorthBallasRoad,Kirkwood
Cost:$20fornon-members;
$10forLifelongLearningmembers
TESTPREPARATION
Whetheryouarejuststartingcollegeorlookingtopursueanadvanceddegree,wehaveatestpreparationcourseforyou.Thesecourses are offered in a varietyofformats, from one-day to weekly, and are offered in a fully online format to betterfit into your busy life! Choose fromoneofthesessionsbelowtogetstarted!AllcoursesarehostedonlineviaAdobeConnect,freetodownload!
ACT/SATStrategyWorkshop
Join us for an informative combined introduction to the ACT and SAT.Thissessionwillintroduceyoutobothtestsandhighlight someofthekeysimilaritiesanddifferencesbetweenthem.
CourseFee:FREE!
Two Sessions Available:
Wednesday,8-9p.m.
•Aug.28
• Sept. 25
ACT Live - Online Prep Course
Let us help you prepare forthis important test! ACT Blitz classes include16hoursofinstruction.Classesarescheduledtoallow time to practice new skills between sessions.
Course Fee: $399
Two Sessions Available:
• Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 17-Oct. 10
•Monday and Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 28-Nov. 28 (No class on Nov. 11)
SAT Live - Online Prep Course
Let us help you prepare forthis important test! SAT Blitz classes include16hoursofinstruction.Classesarescheduledtoallow time to practice new skills between sessions.
Course Fee: $399
Four Sessions Available:
MondayandWednesday,6-8p.m.
•Sept. 4-30
•Oct. 23-Nov. 20 (No class on Nov. 11)
Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
•Sept. 8-Oct. 27
Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8 p.m.
•Oct.3-29
GREStrategyWorkshop
JoinusforaninformativeintroductiontotheGREGeneralTest. Come meet with our experienced instructortolearn aboutthe test and pick up a few tricks.
CourseFee:FREE!
Two Sessions Available: Wednesday,8-9p.m.
•Aug.28
• Oct. 2
GRE Live - Online Prep Course
Let us help you take the first step to an advanced degree! Sharpen yourskillsonactualGREtestquestionsandfollowourproven study plan to start on your path to success.
Three Sessions Available:
•MondayandWednesday,6-9p.m.,Sept.4-30
• Tuesday and Thursday, 7-10 p.m., Oct. 17-Nov. 12
• Monday-Thursday, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 9-19
GMATFocusLive-OnlineCourse
Wewillhelpyouimproveyourskills,confidenceandscore!This comprehensivecourseincludesareviewoftheallsectionsand prepares you forthe questions typically seen on this test.
Monday and Wednesday, 7-10 p.m., Sept. 18-Oct. 7
LSAT Strategy Workshop
If you are preparing forlaw school, you know that success on theLSATexamwillplayacriticalroleinyouracceptanceinto theprogramofyourchoice.
CourseFee:FREE!
Three Sessions Available: Wednesday,8-9p.m.
• Sept. 11
• Oct. 9
• Nov. 6
LSAT Prep Course
MastertheskillsneededtosucceedontheLSAT®andtakethe test with the confidence of knowing that you prepared. Our intensiveLSATPrepClassincludes30hoursofclassroominstruction. We use questions from actual LSAT exams, so that you know your preparation is as close to the realtest as possible. LSAT textbooks, up-to-dateworkbook,practicetests,onlinesupportresourcesand expertinstructionincluded.
Six Sessions Available: MondayandWednesday,7-10p.m.
•Aug. 28-Oct. 2 (No class on Sept. 2)
•Oct.2-Nov.4
•Dec. 4-Jan. 13 (No class on Dec. 25, Jan. 1)
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, 6-9 p.m.
•Sept. 5-26
Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 p.m.
•Oct.3-Nov.5
•Dec. 5-Jan. 14 (No class on Dec. 24, Dec. 31)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EARN YOUR DEGREE AT SIUE! ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS siue.edu/online-student-services/prospective-students
SIUEoffersflexible,accelerated,fullyonlinedegreeprogramstofittheneedsofadultlearnerslikeyou.Ourundergraduateonlineprograms weredevelopedtohelpyouearnyourdegreeonlinewhileyoujugglelife’sresponsibilities.You’lllearninasupportive,onlineenvironment that is focusedonpreparingyoutoaccomplishyourcareergoalswithoutsacrificingpersonal,familyandprofessionalcommitments. Whether you have 18 credit hours or an associatedegree, a bachelor’s degree is within your reach.
Digitalbadgesleadingtoindustry-alignedcredentialsareearnedthroughacombinationofonline,self-pacedmodules,complemented by in-person and augmentedreality hands-onlearning to train and assess key employment competencies. Financial support for course tuition and fees may be available foreligible participants under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act.
ConstellationforInterpersonalCommunication
TheIntroductiontoInterpersonalCommunicationalternativedigitalcredential offersacredentialthatisvitalforavarietyofcareers.Earnersofthiscredential havedemonstratedknowledgeandfamiliaritywiththeprinciplesandpractices oforalcommunication.Thecurriculumprovidestraininginmessageformation anddelivery,listening,perception,awarenessofverbalandnonverbalcodes, andmanagingconflict.Competencyisassessedviaquizzes. Thisdigitalcredential offers a pathway to three credit hours upon acceptance and enrollment at SIUE.
CourseFee:$149
Rollingenrollment Online
DataScience and Its Applications
TheDataScienceandItsApplicationsindustry-alignedcredentialisawardedtoearnerswhosuccessfullycompleteInferential Statistics-Hypothesis Testing; InferentialStatistics–Regression, ANOVA and Forecasting; Power Bl and Real-time Dashboards; Intro to R; ApplicationsofR;MachineLearningandPredictiveModelinginR;IntrotoPython;DataAnalysisinPython;andMachineLearninginPython.
9 credentials forthe Data Science and Its Applications collection: $3,700
CourseFeeforindividualcredentials:
• Power BI and Real-Time Dashboards: $300
• Intro to R: $300
• Applications of R: $300
• Intro to Python: $300
Rollingenrollment
Online
• Data Analysis in Python: $300
•MachineLearningandPredictiveModelinginR:$600
•MachineLearninginPython:$600
FoundationsofDataScience
TheFoundationsofDataScienceindustry-aligned credentialisawardedtoearnerswhosuccessfullycomplete SpreadsheetSoftwareandDataFundamentals;Descriptive Statistics; InferentialStatistics–Hypothesis Testing; and InferentialStatistics–Regression,ANOVAandForecasting.
Course Feeforall four credentials: $1,500
CourseFeeforindividualcredentials:
•SpreadsheetSoftwareandDataFundamentals$200
• Descriptive Stats: $300
•Probability Theory, InferentialStatistics and Hypothesis Testing: $400
•InferentialStatistics–Regression,ANOVA and Forecasting: $600
Rollingenrollment
Online
INDUSTRY-ALIGNED CREDENTIALS
LaboratoryTechnician
Laboratorytechnicians,alsoknownasbiologicaltechnicians,setup, operateandmaintainlaboratoryinstrumentsandequipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, andcalculateandrecordresults.RatedasaBrightOutlook OccupationbytheU.S.DepartmentofLabor,laboratorytechnicians arefrequentlyemployedinchemical,pharmaceutical,environmental, wastemanagementandmaterialmanufacturingindustries.
Delivered in a hybridformat with online courses and in-person laboratorysessions,thecurriculumcoverskeyemploymentskills, includingsciencefundamentals,laboratorysafety,generallaboratory techniquesandgood manufacturingpractices.
SIUE’salternativedigitalcredentialofferingscanbecustomizedtomeetyourbusiness’sspecifictrainingrequirements,includingoptionsfor thedevelopmentofnewcoursesandmodules.Financialsupportfortrainingcostsmaybeavailable. To learnmore about how our faculty and staff can help your organization train, retain and upskill your workforce, please contact Maggie Ervin (magervi@siue.edu).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MicrosoftOfficeBasics
Join us as we explore Microsoft Office Suite. You will get an overviewofprogramsfromMicrosoftOfficeSuiteandthebasics of how to use each of them.
Course Fee: $59
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m., Nov. 12-Dec.3 (No class on Nov. 28) OnlineviaZoom
IntroductiontoQuickBooks®Online
Learnbasicaccountingprinciplesandhowtheyareappliedinthe onlineversionofQuickBooks.Wewillintroducethesoftware,setup businessaccounts,recordtransactions,producereportsandlearn how QuickBooksOnline can becustomized to fit your business needs.
Course Fee: $79
DigitalBadgeFee:$49(additionaltothecoursefee)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 1-31 (Noclasson Oct.24) OnlineviaZoom
GRANT WRITING
Grant writing can be a daunting task. Join us as welearnhow to navigate through grant writing with our presenters who havespentmultipleyearsingrantadministrationandsuccessfully obtainedavarietyoflocal,stateandfederalgrants.Attend asmanysessionsasyouwouldlikeorattendthemallfora discountedrate of $149!
Grant Writing for Novices
Obtain an overview of the four types of grants and the common elementsfoundingrantproposals.Fundingsourcesforeach typewillbereviewedandvariouselementsofproposalswillbe reviewed in detail.
Mastertheartofauthenticleadershipthrougheffective communicationstrategies.Discoveryouruniquecommunication styleandlearnhowtoleverageyourExtendedDISCProfileresults tobecomeamoreimpactfulleader.Throughablendofengaging discussions, interactive activities, and reflective practice, you will learnhowto use this powerful toolto improveyour communication skills,whilebuildingstrongerrelationshipsandincreasing productivity,inalignmentwithyourvisionofsuccess.Includes extendedDISCassessmentsandworkbooks.
CourseFee:$109
Two Sessions Available:
•Wednesdays,11:30a.m.-1p.m.,Sept.4-Oct.9
•Wednesdays,11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 6-Dec. 9
Grant Funding Opportunity Interpretation for Novices
Explorecriticalportionsinfundingopportunityannouncements. Youarewelcometobringspecificquestionsrelatedtofunding opportunities you wish to pursue.
Course Fee: $49*
Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 5
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
Grant Budget Preparation for Novices
Obtain an overview of the budget development process and have an opportunity todevelop a mock budget from a case study that will be provided. You are welcome to bring specific questions related to the budgetsofthe funding opportunities you wish to pursue.
Course Fee: $49*
Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 10
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
LEARNINGTHROUGHLUNCH
SMALLBUSINESSSTAPLES
Join us overthe lunch hour as we explore various techniques and technologies available to market, promote, and expand yourbusiness. We have something forevery small business owner(or apply these small business techniques to your larger corporation). Take just one course or them all foradiscountedrate of $140!
Canva: How to be Creative When you Don’tFeelCreative
Join us as welearnhow to set up a Canva account (free or paid, up to you!) and use itto create graphicsor presentations to make yourcommunicationslooklikeamillionbucks!
Course Fee: $20
Tuesday,11:30a.m.-1p.m.,Sept.17
OnlineviaZoom
Canva:BeyondtheBasics
Join us as welearnhow to use Canva to create more intricate advertisements and delve even deeper. We will go beyond the beginnerbasicsandlearnmoreadvancedusesforCanva.
Doyou want to start a small business in Illinois? Join us as we coverall the basics fordeveloping a new, for-profit business conceptinIllinois.Wewillcoverbusinessplandevelopment, funding criteria and the registration process. In addition, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about a specific business idea and any steps in your startup process.
Course Fee: $20
Wednesday,11:30a.m.-1p.m.,Oct.9
OnlineviaZoom
Join us as we review how content strategy and page management arecriticaltohavingasuccessfulbusinesspageonFacebook. We’llgiveyoutipsandtrickstobuildyourcontentstrategy,page managementbestpracticestogetmoreengagementandvisibility ofyourpostsandhowtoleverageaboostedpoststrategyto reachpeoplethatnormallywouldn’tseeyourcontent.
Course Fee: $20
Thursday,11:30a.m.-1p.m.,Oct.24
OnlineviaZoom
Grant Preparation 101
Are you interested in applying forstate or federalgrants?Did you know there is what is known as a “pre-award” process? Learn to registeryour business and file all the pre-award documentation so youarereadywhenthosegreatgrantopportunitiesareannounced. WhilethispresentationwillfocusonIllinoisstategrants,manyof the registration requirements are the same forfederalgrants and governmentcontracting.
Course Fee: $20
Wednesday,Noon-1p.m.,Oct.30
OnlineviaZoom
SEOforSmallBusinesses:GetFound Online!
Needhelpgettingyourwebsiteseenbypotentialcustomers?In thisbeginner-friendlycourse,you’lllearnthebasicsofsearch engineoptimization(SEO)andhowtouseittoattractmorevisitors to your small business website. No prior SEO knowledge is required! Thiscourseisdesignedforcompletebeginnerswhowanttounderstand how search engines work and how to optimize their websites to rankhigherinsearchresultsandbeseenbypotentialclients.
Course Fee: $20
Thursday,11:30a.m.-1p.m.,Nov.7
OnlineviaZoom
Instagram Business Best Practices (for more experienced users)
Wewilllearnhowtobuildacontentstrategythatwilldriveyour businessgoals,tipsforgettingmoreorganicreachandengagement on your posts, when to use a paid strategy on the platform, and how to use reporting to measure and improve your results.
Course Fee: $20
Thursday,11:30a.m.-1p.m.,Nov.14
OnlineviaZoom
21STCENTURYWORKPLACESKILLS
EmotionalIntelligenceintheWorkplace
We willexplore the four-branch model of emotional intelligence abilities,withspecialapplicationandemphasisonitsrolein theworkplace.Priortothein-personcourse,youwillfillout a self-report measure of your own perceived emotional intelligence as a point forreflection. You will participate in a blendofpresentation,discussionandapplicationexercises. Throughout,specifictipsforbuildingskillswillbeofferedand attemptsmadetoincorporateexamplesfromyourcurrentjob.
Course Fee: $29
Two Sessions Available:
•Wednesday,6-8p.m.,Aug.7
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
•Wednesday,6-8p.m.,Aug.21
OnlineviaZoom
ConflictandConflictResolution
Youwilllearnbasicstrategiesforconflictresolution,including personality differences and preferences in styles. Priorto the in-personcourse,youwillfilloutafewself-reportmeasures regardingpersonalityandconflictresolutionstylewhichwillbe usedasapointforreflection.Examplesandcasestudieswillbe utilizedtoshowcasequalityandpoorexecutionofconflict resolution,anddevelopingtrustandrespectwillbeintegrated asfoundationsforpreventingandaddressingconflict.
Course Fee: $29
Two Sessions Available:
•Wednesday,6-8p.m.,Sept.4
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
•Wednesday,6-8p.m.,Sept.18
OnlineviaZoom
Stress and Coping in the Workplace
Wewillcoverbasicsofthestressresponse,includinganoverview ofwhathappenswithourbodies,cognitions,emotionsand behaviors, with a particular emphasis on its role in the workplace andworkplacestressors.Wewillbrieflycoverseveralhealthy copingstrategieswhichcanbeeasilyimplementedwithinwork life,aswellasgenerallife,suchasdeepbreathing,mindfulness, exercise/rest,humor,cognitivereappraisal,utilizingsocialsupport, spirituality and others. Prior to the in-person course, you will fill out afewself-reportmeasuresregardingpersonalityandworkplace stressorswhichwillbeusedasapointforreflection.
Course Fee: $29
Two Sessions Available:
•Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 2
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
•Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 16
OnlineviaZoom
Work Attitudes
Wewillcovertheimportanceofworkplaceattitudes,including jobsatisfaction/morale,organizationalcommitmentandwork engagement.Antecedentsorpredictorsoftheseattitudesincluding individualpersonalitytraits,aswellasorganizationalcultureand contextualfactorswillbeexplored.Workstress,jobperformance andotherresultingoutcomeswillbediscussed.Anorganizational case study will be utilized to examine these issues in more real-world depth. Prior to the in-person course, you will fill out a few self-report measuresregardingworkattitudeswhichwillbeusedasapoint forreflection.
Course Fee: $29
Two Sessions Available:
•Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 6
SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus
•Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 20
OnlineviaZoom
WellnessforWholeness!Integrating Pillars of WellnessWithinand Outside of Your Workplace
Join us as we introduce the idea of overallwellness, including eight pillarsofwellnesswhichareindependentbutalsooverlap,interact andcomplementeachother.Abroaddiscussionofwellness followedby each pillar will be supplementedwith audience participationandactivities.Thesewillsupporttheimplementation oftheconceptsgenerallyandpersonally.Personalreflectionwill beencouragedandenhancedwithhandoutsandworksheets.
Introduction to DataScienceData Organization and Preparation for Analysis
Theworldisfullofdata.However,beforethatdatacanbe analyzedandinsightscanbegleanedfromit,datamustfirstbe organized,integrated,cleanedandpreparedforanalysis.This courseintroducesthetoolsandtechniquesthatstudentscan usetoformattheirdata,leadingtohasslefreeanalyses.Excel will be used forall lessons, and students willleave the course with a knowledge of the different functions and tools in Excel. No backgroundinExcelisrequired,althoughabasicfamiliaritywith computersishelpful.
Anintroductiontodatavisualization,dashboardingandreporting techniques,datavisualizationisanimportantcomponentofdata scienceanddata-drivendecisionmaking.Astheworldbecomes moredata-driven,theabilitytocreateengagingandinformational visualsisanincreasinglyvitalskillset.Individualsinthiscourse will learn data visualization techniques, as well as how to use toolssuchasPowerBItomakereal-time,interactivedashboards todisplaydata.This coursewillbehostedinanasynchronous format,whichmeanstheinstructorwillproviderecordedlectures thatcanbewatchedatanytimeandwillbeavailableforfurther instructionandassistancethroughoutthecourseopentimes.
The ability to code in Python isone of the most highly sought skills indatascientists.Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudents with a foundation in Python programming. Students willlearn the fundamentalsofPythonsyntax,howtoidentify,manipulateand workwithdifferenttypesofvariablesandarrays,howtobuild theirownfunctions,howtoperformbasicdataanalyses,andhow to create and modify graphics. No prior knowledge of Python or otherprogramminglanguagesisrequired,althoughbasicknowledgeofcodinginanyprogramminglanguagewouldbehelpful. Thiscourseisofferedon-demandasynchronous,meaningthat studentscancompletemodulesattheirownpace.
Boostyourproductivityandskillsetwiththeseconvenientandengagingonlinenon-creditcoursesfromLearningResourcesNetwork’s UGotClass® program. Participateany time on any computertolearn from expert instructors. Registerforthe certificate option of any course grouping and attend all courses in the group foradiscountedrate. Certificate administeredby UGotClass®. Registration and coursedeadlinessameasindividualcourses.
VideoMarketing
Sight, soundandmotionaremuchmorecompellingthanstatic words on a page. Videois very hypnotic and it quickly speeds upthe“know,likeandtrust”factorwithyouraudience.Youwill discoverhowtousesimpleonlinevideotoquicklybondwithyour viewer,drivetraffictoyourwebsite,boostbusinessandbuild brand awareness. Find out how to shoot simple, effective videos withoutcostlyfancyequipmentorsavvytechnicalskills.Discover thesecretstocreatingcontentthatcommandsattention.Learn howtodominateGoogleandYouTubewithyourvideoandto strategicallyuse YouTube to market your business 24/7 — even whileyou sleep.
CourseFee:$245
Available Online Only: Sept. 3-28
YouTubeforBusiness
Learnhow to get your YouTube video on the first page of Google Search.JustlikeFacebook,YouTubeisasocialnetworkthatneeds tobesetup,optimizedandusedregularlytobeeffective.Your patternsofbehavioronYouTubemaybeworkingagainstyou. LearnhowYouTubecancomplementyourcurrentmarketing andsocialmediastrategyandhowtomaximizeyourYouTube Channeltogetthegreatestreturn.
CourseFee:$245
Available Online Only: Oct. 7-Nov. 1
MASTERING VIDEO MARKETING CERTIFICATE
Registerforthe certificate option and receive both video marketingcoursesforadiscountedrate.Certificate administeredbyUGotClass®.
CertificateFee:$395
ONLINECERTIFICATEOPPORTUNITIES(CONT.)
Podcasting
Businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and connectwith customers.Peoplewithanichehobbyareturning podcasts into a business. Learnhow to take your business or hobby and turn it into a podcast. This step-by-step class willtake you from start to finish and coverthe requiredelements needed togetyourshowonline.Cometoclasswithyourideaandend with your show online forall to hear.
Course/CertificateFee:$245
Available Online Only: Sept. 3-28
PODCASTING CERTIFICATE
Certificate administeredby UGotClass® upon completion of Podcasting course.
Introduction to Game Design
Gamesareincreasinglyrecognizedasatoolthatcanservemany business purposes beyond entertainment. This course provides a generalintroductiontowhatgoesintothedesignanddevelopment of both videoand analoggames, with a particular focus on the use ofgamesoutsideofconsumerentertainment.
CourseFee:$245
Available Online Only: Sept. 3-28
Intermediate Video Game Design
Mobilegames are the fastest-growing segmentof the market as moreandmorepeopleplaycasualgames.Inthisintermediate course, you willlearn the basics of video game design process, learnaboutthemainvideogamegenresanduseagame developmentapplicationtobeginyourjourneyofmakinggames.
CourseFee:$245
Available Online Only: Oct. 7-Nov. 1
Keys to Customer Service
Learningtobuildyourcustomerserviceskillswillhaveapowerful impact on your career success, as well as success in other areas oflife.Throughthiscourse,youwilldiscoverthedirectrelationship betweenserviceskillsandcareerachievement.
CourseFee:$145
Available Online Only: Sept. 3-28
ExtraordinaryCustomerService
Transformyourcustomerserviceintosomethingextraordinary. As a result, more repeat business will improve your bottom line. Extraordinarycustomerservicecomesfromfocusingonthe essentialelementsthatyieldbigresults.
CourseFee:$145
Available Online Only: Oct. 7-Nov. 1
CUSTOMER SERVICE CERTIFICATE
Registerforthe certificate option and receive adiscounted rateforbothCustomerServicecourses.Certificateadministered by UGotClass®.
CertificateFee:$245
BASIC GAME DESIGN CERTIFICATE
Registerforthe certificate option and receive both of the GameDesigncoursesforadiscountedrate.Certificate administeredbyUGotClass®.
CertificateFee:$395
AdobeIllustratorEssentials
AdobeIllustratoristheindustrystandardcomputerillustration software.UseIllustratortodrawshapesanddesignlogos,flyers, posters, banners, business cards,orany other vectorgraphicsfor printorweb.Inthiscourse,youwilllearnAdobeIllustrator fundamentalstosetupaprintdocumentandusevarioustools todraw, type and color all kinds of shapes and illustrations. Learnhow to efficiently manage layers and artboards, and createprint-readyPDFdocuments.AccesstoAdobeIllustrator softwarerequired.
Course Fee: $225
Available Online Only: Sept. 3-28
AdobePhotoshopEssentials
ThisfundamentalcoursecoversAdobePhotoshopCCmost commonlyusedtools,menusandpanels.You’lllearnallthe basics of Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers and masks toedit, retouch and enhance existing imagesorcreateyourowncompositedigitalartwork.Impress yourbusinessorganization,friendsandfamilybyenhancingtheir photos and create magazine coverquality enhancedimages. AccesstoAdobePhotoshopsoftwarerequired.
Registerforthe certificate option and receive allof the graphic designessentialscoursesforadiscountedrate.Certificate administeredbyUGotClass®.
CertificateFee:$545
ONLINECERTIFICATEOPPORTUNITIES(CONT.)
MasteringMicrosoftExcel
A must-have skill to succeed in business, whether an entrepreneuroravaluedemployee,istheabilitytocreate,edit andmanagespreadsheets.ExaminethelifeofanExcelworksheet andworkbook,fromcreationtopresentation.LearnhowanExcel worksheetisconstructed,populatedwithcontentandeditedfor delivery.MastertheoptionsthatcantakeyourExcelworksheet from plain, drab numbers to exciting and engaging multimedia.
CourseFee:$195
Available Online Only: Sept. 3-28
IntermediateExcel
HaveyoueverwonderedwhyExcelisoneofthemost powerful applications usedtoday by many businesses? This coursewillhelpyouincreaseyourefficiencybylearninghowto organize,displayandcalculateyourdataintousefulinformation. Findouthowyoucanconsolidateyourdataproficientlyintoreadable rowsandcolumnsusingdifferenttabledesignsandstyles. Create a unique styleforyourself to improve your spreadsheet appearancetomakethecontenteasiertounderstandforyour targetaudience.Discoverhoweasilypivottablescanbecreated toquicklysummarizelargeamountsofdata.
CourseFee:$195
Available Online Only: Oct. 7-Nov. 1
Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt
ThischallengingintroductiontoSixSigmaGreenBeltcourse teachescriticalskillsrequiredforSixSigmapractitioners.Thisfirst course in the certificate program explains the basic terms and provenSixSigmaproblem-solvingmethods,teambuilding tools,anddescriptivestatisticsthatarethebasisforthe statisticaltoolscontributingtoimprovementofprojectsand theoverallsuccessofyourorganization.
CourseFee:$195
Available Online Only: Sept. 3-28
Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt
Organizationsdependonthemeasurementandanalysisof performancetomakekeydecisionsthataffecttheorganization. Thiscoursebuildsontheideasandskillslearnedinthe introductiontoSixSigmaGreenBeltcoursethatorganizations, specifically their Six Sigma teams, use to improve. You willlearn processanalysis,datacollectionandanalysis,probabilityand valid statistical conclusions, and hypothesis testing.
CourseFee:$195
Available Online Only: Oct. 7-Nov. 1
AdvancedExcel
Wearefacedwithdifferenttypesofbusinessdecisions eachdaythatcanchangethedataweworkwithalongwithour financialoutcomes.AdvancedExcelcontainstoolsthatcanhelp youprepareyourworksheetsaccurately,examineyourdatafor authenticationandfindthoseanswerstoyourmostdifficultquestions. Savetimeforyourselfbyprotectingyourvaluabledataandknow with assurance that the entereddata is accurate without any errors. Discoverhowtoattractivelyvisualizeyourdataintomeaningful informationwithconfidence.
CourseFee:$195
Available Online Only: Nov. 4-29
CERTIFICATE IN MASTERING EXCEL
Registerforthe certificate option and receive allthree oftheExcelcoursesforadiscountedrate.Certificateadministered by UGotClass®.
CertificateFee:$495
AdvancedSixSigmaGreenBelt
This final course teaches participants to improve and control processes.Topicsincludedinthiscourseinclude hypothesis-testing, designofexperimentsandstatisticalprocesscontrol.Theinstructor willsharemanyhandouts,spreadsheetsandweblinksthathave toolsparticipantswillusewhilecompletingSixSigmaprojects.
CourseFee:$195
Available Online Only: Nov. 4-29
SIXSIGMAGREENBELTCERTIFICATE
Registerforthe certificate option and receive allthreeof the SixSigmacoursesforadiscountedrate.Certificateadministered by UGotClass®.
CertificateFee:$495
Introduction to Power BI
Gain insights into your data! Power BI (business intelligence) is a widely-usedbusinessanalyticsserviceofferedbyMicrosoft. PowerBIDesktopisacompletedataanalysisandreportcreation toolthat you installforfree. In this course, you will discover how to quickly extract, transform and load data with just a few clicks.Youwillcreateinteractivevisualizations(charts,maps, KPIs) to provide you with insights into your company’s data to makeinformeddecisions.
CourseFee:$195
Available Online Only: Sept. 3-28
Intermediate Power BI
DelvefurtherintoPowerQuerytoETL(Extract,Transformand Load)yourdata.BuildtheDataModelusingmodelingfeatures andrelationships.PerformcalculationsusingDataAnalysis Expressions(DAX)functions.UtilizeTimeIntelligencefunctionsto view YoYor YTD reports. Add user-friendly features to enhance yourreports.
CourseFee:$195
Available Online Only: Oct. 7-Nov. 1
BeginningConversationalSpanish
Designedforbeginners,thiscoursewillhaveyou speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practicethebasicbuildingblocksofthelanguage andcommonidiomaticexpressions.Youwill knowenoughvocabularyandgrammarforsimple conversations,andyouwilllearnhowtoaskand answerquestions. Whetheryouspeak someSpanish andneedarefresher,orno Spanish,youwill completethecoursewiththeskillstocommunicate inSpanish.
Expand your knowledge of Power BI Desktop to the highest level. ThiscoursefocusesontheadvancedcapabilitiesofPowerQuery, DataModelingandReports.Checkfordatainconsistencies, designefficientqueries,createproperrelationships,andwrite DAX code to ensure reports update quickly and accurately. Addnavigationandanalyticalfeaturestoyourreportstoenable consumerstoanalyzetheresults.
CourseFee:$195
Available Online Only: Nov. 4-29
POWERBICERTIFICATE
Registerforthe certificate option and receiveadiscounted rate forall three Power BI courses.Certificateadministered by UGotClass®.
Course Fee: $495
ONLINECERTIFICATEOPPORTUNITIES(CONT.)
Youwillbeintroducedtothebasicsofcomputer programingandvariousprograminglanguages.Newtechnologies allow people outside of the computer science fieldto be able tocreatetheirownwebpagesusingcode.Learnthebasicsof HTML, CSS and Java Script in this course, as well as the practical uses foreach.
In this introductory course, you willlearnhow to style webpagesusingCascadingStyleSheets(CSS)codinglanguage. Topicsincludeusinginline,internalandexternalCSS,webtypography, formattingtext,workingwithwebcolors,usingGooglefonts, workingwithidandclass selectors,workingwithelements, creating page layouts using elements, and CSS box model.
CourseFee:$245
Available Online Only: Nov. 4-29
CODING CERTIFICATE
Registerforthe certificate option and receive allcoding coursesatadiscount.CertificateadministeredbyUGotClass®.
CertificateFee:$595
UnderstandingDebitsandCredits
In this course, you willlearn aboutthe accounting equation and thefivecategoriesinvolvedineverybusiness:assets,liabilities, owner’sequity,revenueandexpenses.Everyfinancialtransaction falls into one or more of these categories. Learnhow to createa chart of accounts that meetthe needs of yourbusiness.Youwill learnhow double entry bookkeeping works and the process of recording debits and credits. This course willshow you how to identify,analyzeandrecordtransactionsusingjournalentries under the cash basis accounting method.
CourseFee:$195
Available Online Only: Sept. 3-28
GeneralLedgerandMonthEndProcedures
In this course, you willlearnhow to post journal entries to the correctgeneralledgeraccountsimpactedbyeachtransaction. This course willshow you how to make sure your generalledger balancesattheendofeachmonthbypreparinganunadjusted trial balance. You willlearnhow to lookforerrors when you don’tbalanceandhowtodeterminetocorrectentries.After postingcorrectingentriesand/oradjustingentries,youwill verifydebits and credits equal with an adjustedtrialbalance. Thiscoursealsogoesthroughthestepsofperformingmonthlybank reconciliations.
CourseFee:$195
Available Online Only: Oct. 7-Nov. 1
ClosingProceduresand FinancialStatements
Thiscourseshowsyouhowtocreateaworksheetusedtoadjust accountbalancesandpreparefinancialstatements.Useyour financialstatementstomeasureperformance,makeimprovements andsetgoals.Thefinalstepcoveredinthiscourseis closing your books and preparing them forthe next accounting period; thisisdonebyjournalizingandpostingclosingentries.
CourseFee:$195
Available Online Only: Nov. 4-29
BOOKKEEPING CERTIFICATE
Registerforthe certificate option and receive adiscountedrate forallthreeBookkeepingcourses.Certificateadministeredby UGotClass®.
Course Fee: $495
Introduction to SQL
LearnhowtowriteSQLcodetocreateandpopulatedatabase tablesandhowtowritesimpleSQLqueriesthatarecapableof retrievingvastamountsofinformationfromadatabase.Youwill discoverthepoweroftherelationaldatabase,learnhowtocreate and managedatabase tables, and use SQL SELECT statements to pinpointandretrievedatafromadatabase.
CourseFee:$245
Available Online Only: Sept. 3-28
IntermediateSQL
Discoverhowtowritepowerful SQLqueriesthatenableyou toretrievedatafromonetableorfrommultipletablesstored in the database simultaneously. You willlearnhow to merge datafrommultiplecolumns,createcalculatedfields,andorder and group the results from a query. You will also learnhow to createasinglejoinqueryorsubquerytoobtaindatafrom multipletablessimultaneously.
Course Fee: $595
Available Online Only: Oct. 7-Nov. 1
AdvancedSQL
TakeyourSQLqueryskillstoanewlevel.Inthiscourse,youwill learnhowtowriteadvancedsubqueries,advancedjoinqueries andUNIONqueriesthatquerymorethanonetable.Learn how tousetransactionprocessingtoensure SQLstatementsexecute completelyornotatallandhowtocreatestoredproceduresto store SQLstatementsforexecution.
Course Fee: $595
Available Online Only: Nov. 4-29
SQLCERTIFICATE
Registerforthe certificate option and receive allthreeof the SQLcoursesforadiscountedrate.Certificateadministeredby UGotClass®.
CertificateFee:$595
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR LICENSEDPROFESSIONALS
siue.edu/professional
SIUE is an approvedCEU providerby the State of Illinois for Social Work continuing education. If you are licensed/certified in any other stateorprovince,pleaserefertotheregulationsinthatstate/provinceorthenationalboardrequirementstodeterminewhetherthiswill qualify forCEU credits.
Impact Suicide Webinar
Digital Lifelines: Building Resiliency and Awareness Pleasejoinusforpresentationsthatwillspeakaboutsuicide preventionasitrelatestodigitalmentalhealth.Thetopicswillcover awidearrayofinformationthatwillbehelpfultoprofessionals andlaypersonalike.Theconference’sgoalistoprovideinsightful information,researchandtangibleresourcesthatwillIMPACT suicide. CEUs will be offered for counselors, social workers and nurses.
Aconferencedesignedforprofessionals,paraprofessionals, volunteersandotherswhoworkwithchronicallyill,terminallyill orgrievingpersonsofallagesinhospitals,hospiceprograms, long-termcarefacilities,homehealth,schools,churchesandother community agencies, as well as support groups, funeral service programsandcounselingservicesforthebereaved.FourCEUs areavailableforsocialworkers, nurses,psychologistsandfuneral homedirectors.
Coursesareofferedonacontinuousbasisin10-weekcyclesonline viaZoom.Pleasecheckthewebsiteforthemostup-to-date information. All courses arethree credits and cost is $3,311 per courseunlessotherwisestated.Mustcompleteintroductioncourse toparticipateintheintermediatecourse.
CATIAV5 Intro: Introduction to Solid and AssemblyModeling Course Fee: $3,311
Which classes are approved for Educard participation?
Forafulllistofclasses,pleasevisitbanner.siue.edu/ssbandclickClassSchedule.SelecttheFall2024termandsearchanysubjectyou wouldlike.ClassesnotofferedthroughEducardareclasseswithafullenrollment,non-creditclasses,travelstudy,distanceeducation, classes in which a danger may exist, classes requiring prerequisites, and classes where addeddirect expense may be incurredby the University.
What is not included?
• You will not receive agradeas an Educard participant.
Educard participant may borrow textbooks, as available, at no cost through Textbook Service. You may pick up your textbooks afterthe firstweekofclasses,andyouarerequiredtoreturntextbookstoTextbookServiceattheendoftheterm.
Byholding events in facilities on the SIUE campus, you gain the support and resources of the campus and our people. With a variety of spaceoptions,youcanhostprofessionalseminars,workshops,team-buildingexercises,walksandeventswithconfidence,knowingthat SIUEwillexceedyourexpectations.
SIUE’sstate-of-the-artfacilitiesareattractiveandavailableforrent.Bothindividualsandcompaniescantakeadvantageofthegreatspaces andequipmentwehavetooffer:classrooms,specialeventspaces,conferencerooms,TheGardensatSIUE,MadisonCountyBikeTrails, the NCERCat SIUE and the East St. Louis Center.
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618-650-3210
siue.edu/rental-facilities
WORKFORCEINNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACTPROGRAM
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SIUE serves students through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program.
SIUE works regularly with county and stateemployment andtrainingagenciestohelpmatcheligiblestudents withfunding.Individualswhoareunemployed, underemployedorexperiencingfinancialhardship may beeligible for support to complete their educationalprograms.Studentsmustbeseekinga credentialinahigh-demandemploymentfield,be withintwoyearsorless ofcompletingtheirdegree, andmeetlocalworkforcecriteriatoqualify.
Allcancellation/refundrequestsmust bemadeinwritingandemailedto outreach@siue.edu.Cancellation/refund requestsmustbereceivedatleastfive business days prior to the first day of anyconference,courseorevent,unless otherwise specified. A refund, minus a $15administrativefee,willbeprocessed as long as the above terms are met. If youhavequestionsregardingthis policy, please contact us at 618-650-3210 or outreach@siue.edu.
ParkingonCampus
For courses on weekdays on the SIUE maincampus,parkingisincludedinthe costofthecourse.A reducedpriceis available at checkout for participants who donotneedparkingorprefertopayfor parkingontheirown.Parkingpasseswill beemailedtopaidregisteredparticipants; please provide avalid license plate number toavoidpayingadditionalparkingfines. Theprintedpassmustbedisplayedonthe dashboardoftheregisteredvehicleandis valid only during the times of the course (30-minutegraceperiodisextendedfor travelto and from the meeting location).
Accommodations
TheOfficeofOnlineServicesand EducationalOutreachiscommittedto providing universally accessible services andopportunitiesthroughoutour programming. If you need assistance or anaccommodation,pleasecontactour office:618-650-3210,outreach@siue.eduor bymail(OnlineServicesandEducational Outreach,Box1084,Edwardsville,IL 62026)uponregistrationand/oratleast three days priorto the offering toallow us timetoaccommodateyourneeds.
