University of Southern Indiana - Outreach and Engagement: Career Development

SPRING 2012

AQUATICS - All aquatics courses are held in the USI Physical Activity Center (PAC) pool and are taught by the USI Aquatics Staff under the direction of Cathy Hesse.
LOCKERS - Locker space is available during class time at no charge to participants who provide their own locks. If you are interested in locker rental and towel service call the PAC Control Counter at 812/464-1945.
PLEASE NOTE - All registrants for fitness courses are reminded that it is always wise to consult a physician before beginning any exercise program.

PRESCHOOL SWIMMING (Ages 3–5)

Water safety and water adjustment are emphasized in this program, along with development of gross motor skills. Parents are invited to get in the water with their children after discussion with the chief instructor.

Dates, Times, & Fees:

NO. FIT300 – 8 Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Mar. 14, (no class 3/7), 4:30-5 p.m.

NO. FIT301 – 8 Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Mar. 14, (no class 3/7), 6:05-6:35 p.m.

Registration Fee: $40

SWIMMING FOR BOYS AND GIRLS (Ages 6–14)

Children ages 6–14 will have an opportunity to develop a wide variety of aquatic skills as well as fundamental strokes and to receive American Red Cross water safety certification in one of the following areas: Water Exploration, Primary Skills, Stroke Readiness, Stroke Development, Stroke Refinement, and Skill Proficiency.

Dates, Times, & Fees:

NO. FIT340 – 8 Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Mar. 14, (no class 3/7), 5:10-5:55 p.m.

NO. FIT341 – 8 Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Mar. 14, (no class 3/7), 6:45-7:30 p.m.

Registration Fee: $48

STROKE MECHANICS FOR
COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS – 8 years + NO. FIT308

Those who swim competitively (or hope to) can improve their times through this analytical approach to stroke mechanics. Specific drills will be utilized to help each participant achieve maximum improvement and correct mechanical errors. Everyone will attend 4-5 p.m. on the first day of class for screening. Thereafter, advanced students will meet 4-4:55 p.m.; beginners will meet 5-5:55 p.m.

Instructor: Larry Zoller, Mt. Vernon School District Head Swim Coach

Dates & Times: 4 Tuesdays & 4 Thursdays, April 3-26—see times above

Registration Fee: $60

SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP (ages 6–14) NO. YTH400

Kids ages 6 through 14 can join USI art students and faculty to create two- and three-dimensional artwork including collages, paintings, printmaking, sculptures, and more. Students will be grouped by age with a maximum of 20 per group and will display their works at the end of each session. Cost of lunch and all supplies included.

Coordinator: Joseph Uduehi, EdD, Associate Professor of Art Education, USI

Dates & Time: 2 Saturdays, April 14 & 21, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

YTH400A – ages 6–7 YTH400B – ages 8–9

YTH400C – ages 10–11 YTH400D – ages 12–14

Location: USI Technology Center, Rooms 229, 237, 242, & 243

Registration Fee: $30—includes supplies and lunch

SUPER SUMMER ENRICHMENT WEEKS

Super Summer consists of two one-week sessions, held June 11-15 at USI and July 16-20 on Evansville’s east side, location to be determined. Children from pre-school to 9^th grade can enroll in either morning classes from 9-11:30 a.m., afternoon classes from 12:30-3 p.m., or stay all day. Past classes have focused on such topics as art, science, forensics, robotics, world cultures, cooking, and technology. For more information, or to be included in the mailing list, call 812/464-1989 or email outreach@usi.edu. Visit our Web site http://www.usi.edu/extserv/personal/kids.asp after mid-March for details regarding this summer’s class offerings.

USI’S SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP

Need all-day care for your school-age child this summer? USI's Summer Enrichment Camp for children 7-11 operates 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Call 812/464-1989 or email outreach@usi.edu for more information. Or, visit our web site www.usi.edu/extserv/personal/kids.asp

College Achievement Program

The University of Southern Indiana’s College Achievement Program (CAP) offers concurrent credit to outstanding junior and senior students more than two dozen area high schools. Through CAP, students meet high school graduation requirements and earn college credits, all while in their high school classroom during the regular school day. CAP courses are taught by high school instructors who meet the same criteria as USI adjunct faculty, and more than 40 courses in English, history, biology, business, chemistry, economics, foreign language, health professions, journalism, and math are available. Many of the CAP courses are included in the Indiana Core Transfer Library and fulfill the state standards for the Academic Honors Diploma. Visit the CAP Web site to learn more about the college courses offered in your area high school, www.usi.edu/extserv/academic/cap.asp, or e-mail cap@usi.edu for further information. The College Achievement Program is one of only four concurrent enrollment programs in Indiana accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) and one of 47 accredited programs in the nation.

COLLEGE READINESS

GETTING READY FOR THE SAT—grades 9–12

Cut the SAT Reasoning Test down to size by developing strategies for test taking, identifying study priorities, and working practice questions. Hands-on experience with an interactive computer program in the afternoon will give students practice with topics covered in morning lectures. Take-home practice materials are included in the course fee. Register for ACA400 and ACA401 together for a special fee of $110.

VERBAL SKILLS FOR THE SAT NO. ACA400

Emphasis will be on vocabulary development, written English, and critical reading.

Instructors: Patricia Flake, SI Specialist & Reading Instructor, USI

Dates & Time:

NO. ACA400A—Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

NO. ACA400B—Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Location: Education Center, Room 1103

Registration Fee: $60—includes lunch

MATH SKILLS FOR THE SAT NO. ACA401

Emphasis will be on skill development in problem solving, working mathematical equations, and the rules pertaining to calculators. Students should bring a calculator.

Instructor: Nancy Myers, Mathematics Specialist, USI

Dates & Time:

NO. ACA401A—Saturday, February 25, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

NO. ACA401B—Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Location: Education Center, Room 2110

Registration Fee: $60—includes lunch

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