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Community Service Education
The Outreach School
NEWSLETTER - Fall 2005 - (Volume 8 Issue 3)


TIME MARCHES ON
Community Service Education Celebrates 45 Years

It’s always interesting to look back at the history of different UW departments and then monitor how much things have changed.  After some research, the earliest report I could find about Community Service Education dates back to 1960, making our division at least 45 years old!  At that time John Marvel was the director and Charles Cooper, whom some of you may remember, was the field coordinator in Powell.

Forty-three conferences were coordinated with a total of 5,311 participants.  Some of these groups included a high school band clinic, directors of Freshman English, the Western Livestock and Feed Roundup, and a journalism weekend, among several others.  Depending on the conference, between 20 and 500 participants attended each event.  Additionally, the division was active in the Mountain Plains Adult Education conference, as well as the Adult Education Program that was presented in cooperation with the Laramie Public Schools and the University School.  A few of the classes offered included bookkeeping, driver education, math, typewriting, shorthand and beginning Russian.  A variety of Division goals were set for the year, including research and proposals for the establishment of a conference center on campus, the establishment of a state advisory council in adult education and the establishment and publication of a student newsletter. 

Another part of the division at that time was called Special Projects.  This department worked with the Agricultural Extension Service on the Great Decision discussion groups.  They collaborated with local schools on a lecture series and prepared several exhibits.  Additionally, they also sponsored concerts and leadership training for high school students.

One is forced to wonder – how much has this division changed in the past 45 years?  Well, one thing that has remained constant is the mission of “keeping with the threefold objectives of the University – instruction, research, and service.  The Division of Adult Education provides off-campus instructional services in both academic and non-academic areas.”  Today, our mission statement adds “to support the mission of the Outreach School by serving the people of Wyoming and others by anticipating and responding to education needs which can be served by conferences and community programming.”

Although many aspects of the division from 1960 have remained somewhat constant, several functions have been distributed to other campus entities, such as cultural outreach.  We do, however, continue to offer the best support and training available to all Wyoming citizens.  Some of the greatest changes through the years can be seen through the numbers themselves.  This past fiscal year, 112 conferences were coordinated with a total of 18,175 participants.  Enrichment class offerings have increased from 15 in 1960 to approximately 250 in 2004. 

Noncredit online courses have become a high priority focus for our division. Additionally, we have streamlined operating procedures with the use of new technology and software. 

UW Outreach School, Division of Community Service Education has continued its commitment to the same mission, goals and dreams that the division had in 1960 and hopes for another 45+ successful years.

If you would like to follow some of these changes, and others, please contact me at 766-5641.

Sheila Atwood-Couture
Division Head

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How to cut your food
and beverage costs:
Serve the lunch dessert at the afternoon break and instead of bottled water at the breaks since people seem to always take a couple extra for their room, ask for water coolers in the meeting rooms or at the break stations.

Become a Global Player
As we become more global in our careers, here's a site that lists holidays and dates by country.
http://www.globalsources.com/
tntlist/directories/travel/holidays/
us.htm
 

 

Conference Calendar of Events
September                                            
  • 9/6 - 9   
   Ag Risk & Financial Health 
  • 9/15 - 16 
   Nursing Summit  
  • 9/15 - 16
   WY Diabetes Education  
  • 9/19 - 22 
   EPIC
  • 9/22 - 25
   Faculty Rendezvous
  • 9/25 - 27
   School Improvement
  • 9/27 - 29
   WY Public Health Assoc.

October

  • 10/5 - 6 
   Susan G. Komen Summit  
  • 10/19 - 20 
   WY Cancer Conference
  • 10/24 - 27  
   Meth Lab Remediation  

Call 766-5641 for conference information or visit
http://outreach.uwyo.edu/conferences

Enrichment Class Registration available online
http://outreach.uwyo.edu/enrichment

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What is ROO?           

The “hottest” word in the meeting planning industry today is “ROO” or Return on Objective.  Most for-profit businesses are familiar with ROI, return on investment, and it’s a term that has tried to infiltrate the academic world.  But how do you measure return on investment, when the investment is money and time, and the return is potential students, well-trained employees and better-educated adults?  ROO!

To prove that investment in training is worthwhile, planners are analyzing their divisions as a value center instead of a cost center.  How do businesses prove their worth in the planning departments?  Discuss what are the objectives from the stakeholders (i.e. presidents, directors, clients, students).  Define objectives by making sure they can be measured; don’t set objectives that measure the success of the meeting planning, rather than the meeting itself.  Objectives should result; somewhere down the line in profits.  Set a value to the objectives; then you can present a budget to the stakeholder.  Match the meeting to the objectives; every dollar spent on the meeting should help accomplish its goals.

CSE can help you reach your goals and measure ROO.  If you have upcoming meetings or conferences that you aren’t sure how to evaluate for ROO, we have the answers.  Contact Sheila Atwood-Couture for more information by calling 307-766-5641 or e-mail her at satwood@uwyo.edu

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Registration Office Centralized           

Change is in the air at Beta House!  A centralized registration office has been implemented and is staffed by three enthusiastic employees:   Meggan Bilotte, Beverly Sanchez, and Adrienne Zeller.  This change will afford our customers and clients the advantage of a “one-stop shop” – with enrichment and conference registrations being handled all in one office.  The new office also offers better coverage for our building and the best in customer service.  Our new office is located in the old enrichment office on the first floor of the Beta House – stop in and say hello!

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Programming Highlights
Nursing Summit            September 15 - 16
The 2nd Annual Wyoming Nursing Summit, The Nursing Workforce Crisis, will be held on the UW campus September 15-16, 2005.  The United States currently faces a severe shortage of nurses, with Wyoming currently experiencing a 30% shortage and expected to have a 63.3% shortage by 2020.  All stakeholders across the health care continuum should attend, including nursing leaders, CEO’s, nurse educators, members and boards of professional organizations, representatives from healthcare agencies and lawmakers.  Thursday’s events include a national speaker and a report on the results of Wyoming’s Delphi study.  Friday morning features a second national keynote speaker.  Roundtable discussions are planned to develop research, legislative and educational action plans.  For more information please contact Denise Marquiss at 307-766-3362 or marquiss@uwyo.edu.

Susan G. Komen Summit for the Cure            October 4 - 6
The Wyoming Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will host a regional breast cancer conference, the “Summit for the Cure” in Jackson Hole. This conference is the only regional breast cancer symposium. Topics range from screening and prevention to alternative therapies, new diagnostic approaches, and identifying available support following a diagnosis.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Anna Barker, Deputy Director of the National Cancer Institute. A survivor’s breakfast, celebrating the immeasurable strength of the women and families who have faced a cancer diagnosis and found the “silver linings” of family and community support, humor, and compassionate medical care providers will also be held.

For  more information about the conference, visit www.komenwyoming.org or contact Jerimiah Rieman at 307-766-2938 or jrieman@uwyo.edu.

Wyoming Cancer Conference            October 19 - 20
The Wyoming Comprehensive Cancer Control Consortium, in conjunction with the Wyoming Department of Health Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, is sponsoring the 2005 Wyoming Cancer Conference at the Casper Parkway Plaza. 

This year’s conference focuses on unveiling Wyoming’s Cancer Control Plan, which will be distributed to attendees.  Participants will be provided the most up- to-date research surrounding cancer prevention, early detection and screening, diagnosis and treatment, and quality of life issues (such as pain management and survivorship).

Cancer affects every person in Wyoming whether directly or indirectly.  Whether you are a healthcare provider (physicians, nurses, mental health, hospice care worker), health agency representative, educator, policy maker, healthcare organization, community advocate, cancer patient, family member who has been affected by the burden of cancer, or a cancer survivor, there is a place for you at the 2005 Wyoming Cancer Conference.

Keynote presentations include representation from the National American Cancer Society, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other state governmental leaders.

For  more information, please contact Wil Radosevich at 307-766-5637 or wilrados@uwyo.edu.

For a complete list of all the conferences and the specific contact information for each, please visit http://outreach.uwyo.edu/conferences/conflist.asp. 

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Community Enrichment Programs
Secure online registration continues to gain popularity as a registration option.  A secure Internet bridge between the Community Enrichment Programs and the credit card payment processing networks provides a fast, reliable and secure passage for transaction data. Participants can sign up seven days a week, 24 hours a day, allowing easy access to all of your favorite enrichment classes. Give it a try by visiting http://outreach.uwyo.edu/enrichment

As a new academic year starts, it’s time to take a look at programming for future enrichment classes.  Fitness classes continue to remain popular, but educational classes are starting to gain recognition.  One of our most popular classes is Sign Language.  This class provides students with the knowledge needed to confidently hold a conversation with hearing challenged individuals.  Another popular class is Grappling and Striking, which gives students the knowledge of street self-defense.

Be sure and stop by Beta House on September 13 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm for the Enrichment Class Smorgasbord.  We will have live demonstrations, displays and information about our upcoming semester, as well as refreshments.  Our kids scholarship program continues to grow. 

Ten $25 scholarships are available each semester for children’s classes.  For more information, or to apply, please stop by Beta House during regular business hours.

We continue to offer outstanding learning opportunities to the Laramie community and are focusing on additional language classes, more diverse children’s classes and adult craft classes.  If you haven’t received your catalog yet, just give us a call and we will mail you a copy.  With 18 new classes and over 300 online class opportunities, there is something for everyone!

If you have any enrichment class ideas, stop by the UW Beta House or give us a call at 766-6802.  We’re always excited about discussing your ideas and answering any questions you may have.

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In The Spotlight: Featured Enrichment Classes
Liquid Pop Dance
See the basics of the many styles within underground dance. A wide range of styles will be demonstrated and broken down throughout the session in order for every individual to develop his/her own unique style.  Clay Olson and Kyle Weiger are part of a group called “Dimensions”. They both dance competitively in Popping battles and massive electronic events.
Wednesday    7:30 - 9:00 pm        
Sept. 14 - Nov. 2
Fee: $45

Wild Wyoming Women
Ever wonder how some of the women in Wyoming’s past lived their lives?  Join Melanie Francis as she takes you through the life of Christi Grover and the secret lives of prostitution and brothels in Laramie.  Class will include walking trips through downtown Laramie and a Saturday excursion to the Old West Museum in Cheyenne (transportation NOT provided).
Mon/Wed       6:00-8:00 pm             
Sept. 19- 28           
Saturday       9:00 am  - 5:00 pm    
Oct. 1
Fee: $39

Intro to Sanskrit
Learn the basics of the history, vocabulary and grammar of the Sanskrit language, set in the context of the Bhagavad-Gita.  The Bhagavad-Gita is a classic work of both the Hindu religion and of world literature.  Instructor Russ Dibble has a Masters of Arts in Eastern Classics.
Wednesday      6:00 -7:30 pm        
Nov. 2-30           
Fee: $37

Transcontinental Railroad
Begin with an evening orientation that introduces the history of the groundwork for the Transcontinental Railroad. On Saturday, visit the Cheyenne Depot Museum and tour the roundhouse. Follow the route out of Cheyenne to Ames Monument and visit the Sherman Townsite and Dale Crossing. Transportation is provided.
Instructor: Walt Reuland
Friday        7:30 - 9:00 pm                   
Sept. 23
Saturday    Meet at 7:30 am            
Sept. 24
Fee: $42

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Keeping Wyoming Beautiful
The CSE team recently helped make Southeast Wyoming even more beautiful by adopting a section of Highway 287, just south of Laramie.  A few hours on a recent Saturday morning resulted in the collection of 30 bags of discarded trash and other “treasures”, left behind by motorists.

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Online Home Room
As the world of online classes continues to move forward, the University of Wyoming is keeping up with the times.  UW Outreach School, Office of Community Service Education has seen a jump in the number of online courses taken over the summer and are looking for the numbers to continue to grow in the near future. 

Currently, our online courses are offered through two vendors: Ed2Go and Gatlin Education.  The Ed2Go courses are primarily used for furthering knowledge in career and life skills while the Gatlin Education courses are online certificate programs.

Ed2Go has a variety of classes ranging from computer programs to personal development.  With over 300 courses available, there is sure to be a class to cover most needs.  The top 10 classes from Ed2Go at this time are as follows:

1.Creating Web Pages
2.Speed Spanish
3.Accounting Fundamentals
4.Intro to Microsoft Excel 200
5.Grant Writing, A to Z
6.Intro to Microsoft Excel 2000
7.Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach
8.Intro to PC Troubleshooting
9.Grammar Refresher
10. Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay

Gatlin Education offers over 50 online certificate programs in the Allied Health, Computer-Internet, Business, Technical and Construction industries.  They recently have added six new classes to the fall line up.  These classes include Certified Global Business Professional, Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative, Seven Steps to Leading High Achieving Teams, Certified Financial Planner, and Payroll Practice and Management. 

Currently, CSE is working with the F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne to help further the education of the soldiers.  With their unpredictable travel schedules and deployment, online classes are an easy and accessible solution.  These certificate programs can be used for career development and in some cases for improving morale.

There is sure to be an online class that can fulfill your needs and fit into your busy schedule.  These classes are noncredit and can be taken at your own convenience.  For more information on any of the classes we offer, please visit http://outreach.uwyo.edu/enrichment or call Abi at (307) 766-5634.

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