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Community Service Education
The Outreach School
NEWSLETTER - Spring 2004 - (Volume 7 Issue 1) Innovation in Action
Community Service Education has undertaken several new projects this year. We are excited to announce that Community Enrichment Programs has started a scholarship program for children in our community who are 16 years old or younger that wish to participate in a class. The scholarship program is scheduled to begin in Summer 2004. We will be offering 10 scholarships per semester that will be awarded first-come, first-serve to families that have a financial need. Many Laramie businesses have donated funds to make this scholarship program possible.
This spring the GRE Prep Workshop will be available on compressed video at various sites around the state. The GRE Prep Workshop will again be taught by Michael Wade, Coordinator of Student Advising with Student Support Services, and will be offered in late February. For more information on locations where this class can be taken or to register for this class contact the Office of Community Enrichment Programs at 307-766-6801. In the Fall of 2003, CSE conducted two separate needs assessment surveys. Steve Aagard of the Outreach School assisted us in developing the surveys, compiling and analyzing the results. The first assessed nonprofit interests in the state. Surveys were sent to 456 randomly selected nonprofit organizations from Wyoming. Types of training that were identified in this sample as most important were: fundraising, financial management, board of directors training, grant writing, and how to run effective meetings. A second survey assessed continued education needs of Wyoming businesses. 965 surveys were mailed to a randomly sampled group. Over 50% expressed a need for the following business skills: interpersonal communications, communications and customer service, marketing, leadership, and management training. Just under half of respondents identified a need for the following: financial management, personnel, supervision, computers, legal issues, and public relations. These surveys were conducted to provide a better understanding of opinions and interest concerning nonprofit and business driven educational skill development needs. Overall interest in community service education programming was identified along with specific topic areas for current and future programming at CSE. Have a great semester. Sheila Atwood, Division Head 766-5641 |
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Conference Calendar of Events
Enrichment Class Registration is ongoing. Call 766-6802 to sign-up. Animals Benefit from Kindness
The holiday season has passed and our office is pleased to announce another successful contribution to the Laramie Animal Shelter! The outpouring of kindness from the campus and Laramie communities was overwhelming.
We received over 100 pounds of food, a large pet taxi, numerous leads and collars, a large bed, bags of chewy treats, kitty litter, stuffed animals and chew toys, warm blankets, food dishes and grooming aids. All of the donations were loaded up and taken to the animal shelter where the staff was speechless at how many treasures were collected. Your kindness has helped our disadvantaged, furry little friends have a better life until they find a new home. Keep an eye out next year for this event, as we are committed to continue helping out our friends at the Laramie Animal Shelter. New Registration Software to be Implemented
This spring Community Service Education will be implementing its new web-based registration software, Event Manager. With this software package, we are able to offer more customized customer care and registration information. We can design our own secure registration pages within the software, allowing for personalized web pages and quick updates. Event Manager also has the capability for automatic credit card authorization and has an impressive library of standard reports with the ability to tailor any report to the client’s requests. Name badges, invoices, and confirmations are printed (or emailed) from the software and suited to the client’s needs and preferences.
Event Manager is truly bringing us up to industry speed. Our customer service and capabilities will be further supported by a system that can offer functionality and flexibility. By summer, we will have all components of Event Manager up and running. Let us know how our new software can help your next event run more smoothly and efficiently. Call Sheila at 766-5641 to discuss the opportunities Event Manager has for your conference! New Members Sought
Well Aware Women’s Health Task Force in collaboration with Ivinson Memorial Hospital is looking for new members, or those who have been part of the task force in the past and would like to rejoin us again. The task force meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. Lunch is included.
The purpose is to “promote and educate physical, mental, nutritional health and exercise issues specific to women. The current members would like to organize a women’s health fair and would like to get input from a wider range of women. They would like representation from different organizations, socio-economic, ethnic, age and religious groups. Denise Marquiss with Conferences and Institutes is serving as the chair of this task force for 2004. If you would like to attend or would like additional information, please contact Denise at 766-3362. Featured Conferences
Academic Decathlon February 6-7
High school students from across the state will gather at the University of Wyoming campus to compete in the Wyoming State Academic Decathlon. These students represent the brightest hope and resource for Wyoming’s future – they’re “A”, “B” and “C” students who are willing to challenge themselves academically as individuals and as teams.The overall theme for the Decathlon is “America: The Growth of a Nation”, with a variety of events relating to that theme.
To run the Academic Decathlon, we recruit volunteers to judge the speeches, conduct interviews, and judge essays as well as proctor the tests. If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering to judge a portion of this important event, please contact Denise Marquiss at 766-3362. Snowy Range Nonprofit Institute Workshops February 25, 2004
The UW Outreach School, Office of Community Service Education and the Snowy Range Nonprofit Institute are pleased to announce new training opportunities for Wyoming nonprofits in 2004! We have developed four compressed video workshops that will be available at the following locations:
• Jackson • Cody • Riverton • Rock Springs • Sheridan • Casper • Laramie • Cheyenne Each workshop will cover a different topic and will be held on the following dates:
Don’t miss the 2004 Snowy Range Nonprofit Institute Nonprofit Leadership: Looking In, Reaching Out August 1-3, 2004 on the UW campus. School Improvement February 29 - March 2
The Spring School Improvement Conference will look quite different than school improvement conferences in the past. Attendance at the state-wide conferences has outgrown the current facilities with head counts exceeding 850. This spring the conference will use three venues: the Parkway Plaza, the Holiday Inn, and the Casper Events Center. All conference attendees will meet Monday, March 1, at the Casper Events Center to hear the keynote speaker, Dr. Jay McTighe. Following the address and lunch, participants will attend break-out sessions, which have been clustered based on interest, at the Parkway Plaza and Holiday Inn. For more information about the School Improvement Conference contact Wil Radosevich at 766-5637.
Governor’s Summit on Workforce Development June 3-5, 2004
Governor Dave Freudenthal will give the keynote address at the Governor’s Summit on Workforce Development at Snow King Resort in Jackson, WY. The summit is sponsored by Governor Dave Freudenthal and the Wyoming Workforce Development Council. The focus of the summit is “Partnering Business, Education and Wyoming Government”. Throughout the summit there will be educational sessions covering areas of education, employment, and economic development. For more information on the summit contact Jerimiah Rieman at 766-2938 or visit outreach.uwyo.edu/conferences/workforce or www.wyomingworkforce.org
Community Enrichment Programs
Jerimiah Rieman has moved to the Office of Conferences & Institutes upstairs in Beta House. Replacing him as Project Coordinator Asst. for Community Enrichment Programs is Kendra Gage. Kendra joined our team in early January. Originally from upstate New York, Kendra received her Bachelors and Masters of Arts in History from the University of Oklahoma. She brings with her over 10 years of experience in the field of recreation. Kendra moved to Laramie with her husband, William Bauer, who is a professor of History at UW, and her 4-year old daughter, Temerity. Please drop by the Community Enrichment Office in the UW Beta House and welcome Kendra to Wyoming.
Has the travel bug bitten you this long winter? We have just the cure. Take advantage of the new Introduction to Bicycle Touring class. You see them on the highways and byways: people spending their summer vacations atop a bicycle seat. Maybe you figure they’re insane, or maybe you get a tinge of jealousy and want to join them. If you’ve ever felt the urge to complete a multi-day bike tour or head out on your own, this is the course for you. From training, to gear, to comfort and enjoyment, this course will discuss it all. We’ll talk bikes and what to pack for a multi-day tour. We’ll offer training tips and invite you to join group rides this spring. Participants will have the opportunity to register for the 2004 Tour de Wyoming bicycle tour, which will be held July 18- 23. Class is Tuesday, March 23 and 30. If you’re looking for a weekend activity that includes sightseeing and fitness activities, then the Crazy Horse Volksmarch and Black Hills Getaway, June 4 -6, is what you’ve been seeking. The trip begins with a stop at Deadwood, SD. After a night’s rest, embark on a hike to a monument in the making—Crazy Horse Monument. You will hike in the annual 10K Volksmarch to the top of the mountain. The trip will include a visit to Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore National Monument, and Devil’s Tower National Monument. All entrance costs and most meals are included. Try something new this year and take a class from one of our many offerings including fitness, computer software, outdoor activities, dance, language, or find something just for your kids. The new catalog is out. If you haven’t received a copy, give us a call at 766-6801 and we will send one out. You can also see a complete listing of classes by visiting outreach.uwyo.edu/enrichment In The Spotlight: Featured Enrichment Classes
Irish Ceili Dancing “Ceili” is an Irish word that has come to mean an Irish dance party, and no matter its meaning, it is always associated with a good time. So come on out and learn how to dance some of the most fun and popular Irish group and partner dances. All of this in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Tues. 7:00-8:15 pm Jan. 27 – March 9 RAD Self Defense for Women The goal of this program is to teach women to reduce their risk of becoming the victim of an attacker by both learning to evaluate their surroundings and learning physical techniques to protect themselves. Sponsored by the STOP Violence Project. Mon. Feb. 2-23; Wed. March 3 - 31; Tues. April 6 - 27 All classes are from 6:00-9:00 pm Wyoming History Taught by Phil Roberts, UW History Professor, and life-long resident of Wyoming and ardent fan of this rugged state. This class explores the culture, politics, society, and history of Wyoming. Come appreciate the unique facts that make us what we are. Mon. April 5 -26 6:30-8:00 pm Adult/Child Stargazing Looking for a parent/child activity? Join us for this stargazing class that includes a short lecture at the UW Planetarium, then progresses to the roof of the Physical Science Building. The second class will be a field trip to the Red Buttes Observatory for a tour of this facility. Transportation not provided. Class includes a star chart. Tues. April 27 and Thurs. April 29 7:30-9:30 pm China: Up Close & Personal June 14-28, 2004 15 days/14 nights
Join us on a two-week trip through China. Total package price is $2,900 and includes round-trip airfare from Denver to China, four-star hotel accommodations, private transfers while in China, all meals, and your own personal guide, Dr. Yarong Ashley, a UW professor.
The culture, rendered mysterious by its fabled and poetical associations; the landscape, dotted with scenes and sights of sublime natural beauty; and legacy and folklore, rich and variegated are all reasons why over the years, a constant flow of visitors have come to China from every part of the globe. Traveling through China is an experience of a lifetime. For more information or to register call Brian Birch at 307-766-2938 or 1-877-733-3618 ext. 1. You can also find the trip online at outreach.uwyo.edu/conferences/china NxLevel - Business Planning Development Course Available
In collaboration with the Wyoming Small Business Development Center, the UW Office of Community Service Education will be offering a NxLevel- Business Plan Development course on the Wyoming Equality Network (WEN) videoconference system. The course, to be taught by Debra Allen, will be offered in several Carbon County locations including Baggs, Hanna, Rawlins, and Saratoga. The course will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30 pm, March 4 –May 20, 2004. For more information on this course, contact Debra Allen at 307-321-0348.
Online Home Room
2004 is gearing up to be an even more impressive display of the need for high quality, skills-based learning in the state of Wyoming! Just in the first two weeks of the new year we’ve had students from all over the state sign up for our non-credit online classes with subjects as diverse as Pleasures of Poetry, GRE Preparation, Introduction to Nonprofit Management, Employment Law Fundamentals, Grant Writing, Introduction to Natural Health and Healing, Personal Finance and more. These students realize the benefits of gaining skills that will help them enrich their lives or improve their work performance.
Through its partnership with five online course vendors, Community Service Education has served over one hundred students in Wyoming. Our programs range from specific courses like the ones listed above to high-level certifications in information technology, medical transcription and graphic design fields. For more information, call Brian at 766-5634 or visit our website: outreach.uwyo.edu/enrichment/pages/online.html “Amy was a fabulous instructor for the GRE Preparation Workshop. She was knowledgeable, helpful, and upbeat. She actually made reviewing math for the GRE fun! I feel confident that my score on the quantitative section will be considerably higher than it would have been had I not taken this class. Thanks, Amy!” ~Alison Harkin, online student |
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