FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                            Contact: Marisa Bilicic

August 6, 2003                                                                  814-676-6591 Ext. 1215

Clarion University–Venango Campus Announces Upcoming

Continuing Education Classes

OIL CITY, PA- Clarion University–Venango Campus’ Division of Continuing Education offers a variety of professional development and personal enrichment classes. Following is a listing of programs being offered in August and September. To register for any of the following classes, call Hope Lineman at 814-676-6591, Ext. 1273 or e-mail hlineman@clarion.edu.

Yoga students will gain an understanding of the basic disciplines of Hatha yoga. Learn postures, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques that energizer and strengthen your mind and body. Come along on an inner journey and expand your possibilities! Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or blanket.

            Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m.              July-December

            Instructor: Aaron Lytle  $160 full term or $28 monthly

Private Snare Drum and Drum Set Lessons for beginning to advanced students.  Arranged lesson times.  Half-hour lessons each week.  Twelve lessons per quarter. Ages 10 and up.

            Mondays, 3:30-6:30 p.m.         July 7-September 29; October 6-December 22

            Instructor: David Perry  $175/quarter

Private Piano or Voice Lessons  for beginning to advanced students. Arranged lesson times.  Half-hour lessons each week.  Twelve lessons per quarter. Ages 10 and up.

            Tuesdays or Thursdays, 4-7 p.m.                     

            July 8-September 25;  September 30-December 18                             

            Instructor: Diane Kozyro           $175/quarter

SAT/PSAT Prep Course is for students wanting to score well, or score higher, on the PSAT or SAT exam.  Let us help you “up your score”. (verbal and math covered both days)

            Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

            August 23, 30

            Instructor: Beth Jackson and Kelly Lander        $69

Technical Writing introduces technical communications, both oral and written, emphasizing the practical applications of accurate documentation on memoranda, instructions, proposals and reports.

            Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.          August 30; September 13, 27

            Instructor: Pam Waters            $129

Beginner’s Knitting  shows what you can do with two needles and a ball of yarn.  Knitting is fun, relaxing, and portable.  Projects can be small or large, easy or challenging.  The class begins with face/dish cloths to learn casting on, knit and purl stitches, increasing, decreasing and binding off.  Materials for the first project are included in the price of the class.  By the end of the class, you will need yarn of your choice to make a scarf.

            Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.                 September 4, 11, 18, 25

            Instructor: Jane Bigelow            $40 (plus $10 for supplies payable at class)

Medical Terminology trains students to break down and identify medical terms used in any medical setting.  You will understand and learn to correctly document the different terms used in the medical field.

            Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon September 6, 13, 20, 27;  October 4, 11

            Instructor: Hope Lineman          $179

Entrepreneurship in Small Business is a course that offers a step-by-step process for owning your own business. Should you become an entrepreneur? Let us show you what skills entrepreneurs need. You will learn how to develop a business plan, identify and meet a market need, obtain financing, choose a location and set up for business. You also will learn about marketing your business, record keeping and accounting, and financial management.

            Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.                          September 9, 16, 23; October 14, 21, 28

            Instructor: Cindy Nellis             $159

Keyboarding helps students master keyboarding and formatting skills using keyboarding competencies.

            Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.                          September 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14

            Instructor: Patti Shontz              $129

Women’s Power and Mystery helps students understand the interconnection of physiology, psychology and spirituality of the feminine life cycle. Explore the unique energy of female archetypes and the effect they have on women’s lives today. Utilize the Women’s Wheel of Life to explore the ancient beliefs of cultures that honored the power of feminine spirituality and discuss how the beliefs are returning to life in our culture. 

            Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.                  September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15 

             Instructor:  Jane Barnett             $59

Microsoft Office offers a thorough overview of the Microsoft Office software package:  Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and PowerPoint.

            Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m.                September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23

            Instructor: Dr. Steven Mensah   $129

Sign Language for Adults teaches students that sign language is a great and useful tool of communication. Learn to communicate with the hearing impaired—everything from basic words to creating sentences and phrases.

            Mondays, 6-8 p.m.                          September 15-November 3                             

            Instructor: Patricia Mong                       $69

Venango Chorus is a large vocal ensemble offering extended musical experiences for area singers. Classes meet in Rhoades Auditorium, Venango Campus. A concert will be held on December 7.

            Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (12 class meetings)   September 15-December 1

            Instructor: Beth Orris    $50 (a discount is available for full-time Venango Campus students)

Basic Medical Insurance/Coding/Billing provides students with a basic understanding of how to complete the insurance and billing process in a medical office. 

            Tuesdays & Fridays, 6-9:30 p.m.          September 16, 19, 23, 26, 30; Oct. 3        

            Instructor: Rhonda Buckholtz, CPC      $259

Medical Records Management and Documentation  helps students understand how to organize medical files. Learn office communication with other medical offices. Understand the overview of HIPAA regulations. Compare and contrast benefits of paper verses electronic medical records. Learn appropriate documentation strategies. If you currently work in a medical office or are seeking employment in a medical facility, this course is a must.

            Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.             September 17, 24;  October 1, 15, 22, 29;

                                                            November 5, 19; December 3, 17

            Instructor: Denna O’Brien         $149

Communicating in Business explores behavioral theories and concepts that explain and predict human interaction in the workplace.  Develop writing, speaking, marketing, interpersonal and leadership skills. 

            Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.         September 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

            Instructor:  Kimberlee Price      $149

Teaching Written Expression to At-Risk Youth is being offered, allowing teachers to earn four hours of Act 48 credit.  Youngsters at risk, behaviorally and academically, present unique challenges in the area of teaching written expression. This one-day workshop will attempt to explain the scope of the problem including: nature of instructional procedures, analysis of prerequisite skills required for written expression, specific procedures for constructing exercises, considerations before, during, and after instruction, as well as progress monitoring suggestions. There will be opportunities to develop specific exercises for your own classroom as well as suggestions concerning commercially available materials. Teachers are encouraged to bring materials they currently use for written expression instruction.

            Friday, September 19, 5-9 p.m.

            Instructor: Dr. Rick Sabousky               $45

Clarion University–Venango Campus provides high-quality educational programs and personalized services to help students succeed. Students can earn an associate degree, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in select areas, obtain a one-year certificate or participate in a variety of professional development and personal enrichment courses. Clarion University–Venango Campus is committed to serving the needs of the community. Special programs offered at the campus include Kids in College, Jump Start and SeniorLink.

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