Personal Development Activities
This category includes non-credit courses
offered either on or off campus designed for personal development or a
vocational interest. It may include English as a Second Language, computer
skills, adult basic education, personal finance topics, etc.
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| ABC Breakfast Series |
Classification:
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4 |
| Business, educational professionals and general public |
| UNO's College of Continuing Studies (CCS) presents
distinguished speakers to the Omaha community. The Academy, Business,
and Community (ABC) Breakfast Series has been enriching the community
since 1974. An average of 1,000 persons per breakfast attend the five
lectures presented each year. |
| The series is available as a public presentation and is
typically a lecture with occasional group participation, film, and
video. |
| UNO's College of Continuing Studies
phone: 402/595-2372
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Sector: University |
| Antelope Newspaper |
Classification:
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4 |
| University students, community members, high school
students and alumni. |
| News, entertainment and information, performance reviews,
sports coverage and advertising. |
| Free distribution of the newspaper on campus and mailings. |
| Dr. Keith Terry, Chair
308-865-8249
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Nebraska - Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849
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Sector: University |
| Aviation Career Education Academy |
Classification:
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4 |
| Junior and Senior High School Students |
| Each year the UNO Aviation Institute, in conjunction with
the Federal Aviation Administration, the Nebraska Department of
Aeronautics, the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the Nebraska
National Guard, and the NASA Nebraska Space Grant Consortium, sponsors a
one-week camp for junior and senior high school students designed to
familiarize them with aviation and aviation careers. |
| Classroom lectures, field trips, and a "discovery
flight" are led by Aviation Institute faculty and instructors. |
| Professor Denny Acheson
UNO Aviation Institute
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Alwine Hall 422
Omaha, NE 68182
(402) 554-3424
email: dacheson@unomaha.edu
http://ai.unomaha.edu
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Sector: University |
| Bike Safety Program |
Classification:
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4 |
| K-12 children |
| Information about bike safety. Provision of helmets. |
| Classroom and special events |
| Dr. Edgar Scantling, Associate Professor
Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Leisure
Studies
308-865-8677
College of Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849-4240
SCANTLINGE@platte.unk.edu
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Sector: University |
| Buffalo County Anti-Tobacco Coalition |
Classification:
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4 |
| Focus on youth buying cigarettes. Work with community and
business to try to reduce the number of tobacco products bought by
youth. |
| Studies, e.g., youth buying; work with local business |
| Direct consultation. |
| Dr. Donald Lackey, Chair
Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Leisure
Studies (308) 865-8335
College of Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849
LACKEY@platte.unk.edu
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Sector: University |
| Business and Industry
Western Nebraska Community College
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Classification:
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4 |
| All ages and educational levels, business and industry
groups |
| Non-credit training programs designed around the needs of
business and industry. These are usually short training programs
(seminars and workshops) that include personal development, avocational,
and professional type instruction, and are offered both day and evening,
on-site or on campus. |
| Use of facilities for new hire, upgrade, and general
knowledge training with professional organizations or community, state,
or federal agencies in their training needs. |
| Wayne Sides, Director
1-800-348-4435, Extension 6174
(308) 635-6174
wsides@hannibal.wncc.cc.ne.us
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Sector: Community Colleges |
| Campus Convocations, Chadron State College |
Classification:
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4 |
| Students, faculty and staff, general public |
| Lectures and various programs |
| Programs in campus facilities, usually the Ballroom of the
Student Center |
| Dr. Donald E. Green, Dean of Liberal Arts
(308)432-6246; dgreen@csc1.csc.edu
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Sector: State Colleges |
| Child Development Laboratory |
Classification:
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4 |
| The child Development Laboratory is available to the
community. We serve children and families of all social classes and
races. Classes focus on children ages birth to five years. |
| The Child Development Laboratory offers a play group for
children age birth to 2 ½ and preschool classes for children from ages
3 to 5. |
| The Child Development Laboratory is supervised by the
Department of Family and consumer Sciences. College students interested
in working with young children enroll for class and lab. Lab requires
two hours of service per week under supervision of faculty members. The
students work with the children on all areas of development through the
use of play. Parents interested in the program, place their child(ren)
on a waiting list. When an opening occurs, the parents are contacted. |
| Kristi Green, Director
308-865-8234
University of Nebraska - Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849
greenk@platte.unk.edu
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Sector: University |
| Conferences and Institutes |
Classification:
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4 |
| Academic professionals and general public |
| The College of Continuing Studies offers a number of
academic and public conferences and institutes on a variety of topics to
attract local, regional, national and international audiences.
Conferences are developed in cooperation with other UNO colleges,
professional organizations, and community organizations. The European
Studies Conference brings together individuals from many disciplines in
the area between the Atlantic and the Urals. Third World Studies
Conference is an interdisciplinary conference addressing a wide range of
topics including Third World women, international medicine and health,
cultures, nationalism, and more. The Enduring Spirit Conference
celebrates the gifts of women of all generations. Pedagogy of the
Oppressed Conference is a social justice conference for educators,
theater artists, and community activists. Today's Office Professional is
designed for the support staff professional. New conferences and
institutes are developed on a regular basis. |
| Conferences incorporate academic and non-academic lecture,
discussion, participation, panel discussion, role play, performance, and
demonstration. |
| UNO's College of Continuing Studies
phone: 402/595-2372
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Sector: University |
| Continuing Education
Western Nebraska Community College
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Classification:
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4 |
| All ages and educational levels, small business groups,
allied health professionals |
| Short avocational classes, credit and non-credit computer
classes, developmental classes, driver safety/education classes,
employee development classes, professional continuing education,
personal development classes |
| Classrooms, computer labs, library services, leased cars |
| John Haslow, Director
1-800-348-4435, Extension 6030
(308) 635-6030
jthaslow@hannibal.wncc.cc.ne.us
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Sector: Community Colleges |
| Drivers Education |
Classification:
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4 |
| Persons needing to learn to drive and persons who have
been given a ticket for a moving traffic violation. |
| The county court provides the defensive driving (STOP)
course option to persons who are given a traffic ticket. Successful
completion of the class removes the loss of points from the violation.
Other driving instruction is also available. |
| Video tape, lecture and pre/post test are used for the
STOP class. Other drivers education courses utilize CD-Rom, simulators,
and driving range. The Nebraska Safety Center located at the University
of Nebraska at Kearney is the program sponsor. |
| Nebraska Safety Center
308-865-8256
University of Nebraska - Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849
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Sector: University |
| E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues |
Classification:
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4 |
| General public, K-12 and postsecondary students and
teachers |
| This personal development conference is designed to help
participants increase awareness of global issues. |
| This 5-part annual lecture series is delivered live and is
broadcast statewide by NEB*SAT. |
| Director
Academic Conferences and Professional Programs
156 NCCE
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 68583-9600
E-Mail: acpp@unl.edu
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Sector: University |
| Earn & Learn Engineering Internships for High School
Students & Teachers |
Classification:
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4 |
| The Earn & Learn internship program brings 24 Nebraska
high school students and two teachers into the College of Engineering
and Technology's NRI research centers for one week each summer to work
with and learn from faculty researchers and their staff. The program is
open to all Nebraska high school students who will enter their junior or
senior year during the semester following the internship and to all
Nebraska high school teachers of math and science. |
| On-campus, hands-on learning experience in
state-of-the-art engineering research. Students receive a $250 stipend,
and teachers receive $750. |
| Applicants are chosen on the basis of their letters of
application and recommendation letters from their teachers and/or
supervisors. Those accepted into the program check into the dorm on a
Sunday and begin work in the centers the following day. The students are
assigned to a specific center, with four interns per center. Teacher
interns spend time in all six centers and also help supervise the
student interns. Some of the activities in 1997 included creating World
Wide Web pages, conducting balloon tests of the atmosphere, creating a
laser light show, sampling wetlands soil, studying engine emissions and
creating laser-generated manufacturing prototypes. Activities outside
the centers have traditionally included visits to Mueller Planetarium,
Hyde Observatory and the State Capitol. |
| Janet Carlson
W150 Nebraska Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0502
402/472-3804
e-mail: jcarlson@unlinfo.unl.edu
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Sector: University |
| Elderhostel |
Classification:
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4 |
| Persons over 58 years of age who are interested in
personal growth. |
| Provides non-credit short-term academic programs in a wide
range of areas. Participants board in residential facilities on-campus
as well as off-site locations throughout the year. UNK provides 9
programs per year. |
| Classroom study, field trips, individualized study. |
| Dr. Doyle Howitt, Coordinator of Elderhostel
308-865-8212
West Center Building
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849
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Sector: University |
| Experience the Arts |
Classification:
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4 |
| General Public |
| The College of Fine Arts offers numerous opportunities for
the general public to pursue an avocational interest in the arts, e.g.,
the Heartland Philharmonic is a town-gown orchestra which has
participation of both students and community performers. Faculty have
offered tours to major art exhibitions and specialty courses in
cooperation with the opera and symphony through continuing studies. The
School for Strings offers instruction on stringed instruments to
pre-college students. |
| Participation in orchestra, tours, specialty courses,
instruction |
| Dean Karen A. White
Fine Arts Education Building
UNO
Omaha, NE 68182
Phone: (402) 554-2232
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Sector: University |
| Mari Sandoz Heritage Society, Chadron State College |
Classification:
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4 |
| General public and students |
| Newsletter, publication of monographs, sessions and
lectures at annual meeting, correspondence with queries about Sandoz,
maintenance of Mari Sandoz Heritage Room, Young Writers Workshop |
| Bulk mailing, professional correspondence, campus
facilities, public speaking engagements |
| Dr. Donald E. Green, Dean of Liberal Arts
(308) 432-6246; dgreen@csc1.csc.edu
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Sector: State Colleges |
| Mid-Nebraska Future Problem Solving |
Classification:
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4 |
| Grades 4 - 12 students |
| Program to assist gifted students with problem solving
techniques. |
| Materials, nine month project to teach problem solving and
state tournaments. |
| Ms. Marilyn Davis and Doug Monson, Co-Directors
c/o Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders
College of Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849-4240
(308) 865-8314 / DAVISM@platte.unk.edu
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Sector: University |
| Money Management Seminars |
Classification:
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4 |
| General public |
| The College of Continuing Studies offers a series of
seminars and workshops designed to inform participants on how to plan
for financial success. Key concepts and practices of wise money
management, investment strategies, and tax information are shared in
these participative workshops. Topics include: Successful Money
Management; Studying the Investment Strategies of Warren Buffett, Ben
Graham, and Peter Lynch; and, Income Tax: Cutting Your Largest Expense. |
| Programs are available as public courses as well as
on-site client-based training, retraining and professional development.
Courses integrate case studies, practical application, lecture,
discussion, group projects, out-of-class exercises, and reading
materials. |
| UNO's College of Continuing Studies
phone: 402/595-2372
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Sector: University |
| Peer Nutrition Education Program (PeerNET) |
Classification:
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4 |
| UNL students |
| The program provides peer-led nutrition education for
individual groups of UNL students to improve dietary knowledge,
attitudes, and behaviors of students. At the same time it increases
communication and collaboration among campus units concerned with
nutrition education including University Health Services, Family
Resource Center, Residence Hall Food Service, and the Department of
Health and Human Services.
PeerNET educators have developed presentations for high school and
college students on the following topics: Dangerous Dieting, Eating
Healthy in the Residence Halls, Eating OK the College Way, Food Guide
Pyramid, and Food Label Supermarket Survival.
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| Group meetings. |
| Dr. Wanda Koszewski and Ms. Linda Young
Department of Nutritional Science and Dietetics
202 Ruth Leverton Hall
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE 68583-0806
Phone: 402/472-3716
Email: hnfm104@unlvm.unl.edu (Wanda)
hnfm082@unlvm.unl.edu (Linda)
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Sector: University |
| Pro's as Prof's Conference |
Classification:
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4 |
| University students, high school students and UNK faculty. |
| Opportunities to meet with working professionals in
journalism and mass communication to discuss career opportunities,
portfolios, education and employer expectations. Participants can also
discuss needs, demands and changes in the profession. |
| Conference is held biennially in the department. Several
methods are used to promote the campus in high schools, on campus and in
the community. No charge for admission. |
| Dr. Keith Terry, Chair
308-865-8249
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849
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Sector: University |
| Red Cross Intercultural Affair promotions |
Classification:
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4 |
| Regional citizenry |
| Promotion of the biennial event which includes news
releases, pitching and scheduling media interviews and photo
opportunities, advertisement design, audio and video Public Service
announcement writing and production, poster/flyer development and
distribution, event evaluation. |
| All of the activities conducted for the Buffalo County
Chapter of the American Red Cross are conducted completely "behind
the scenes" and are designed to create interest and encourage
attendance at the event. |
| Dr. Keith Terry, Chair
308-865-8249
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849
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Sector: University |
| SAGE Program (Sharing Across Generations for Enrichment) |
Classification:
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4 |
| Lifelong learners of all ages with the specific core focus
on individuals 50-90+ in age. |
| The program's goal is to build a community of learners who
interact as they pursue their individual search for new information.
Sessions are facilitated by current and retired UNL faculty, community
leaders/professionals, and SAGE members. Forty, six-week study topics
are offered during each calendar year. Study tours to local, state,
national and international sites are conducted in conjunction with
on-campus study. Community programs are sponsored by SAGE to partner
with K-12 and college-age learners. Members carry on-site learning
opportunities to retirement locations when requested. |
| Study topics are offered in the Clifford Hardin Nebraska
Center for Continuing Education SAGE classroom and off-campus community
locations. Plans are underway to have the UNL-based program stimulate
mini-SAGE formats in learning centers across the state, and to also
stimulate discussion on national issues with SAGE-like programs at other
institutions of higher education across the nation. |
| Deanna B. Eversoll, Ph.D.
Director of Department of Part-Time Student Services & Degree
Options and the UNL SAGE Program
160 NCCE, Division of Continuing Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 68583-9200
E-Mail: eversoll@unlinfo.unl.edu
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Sector: University |
| School Psychology Program |
Classification:
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4 |
| UNK students |
| Assessment and development of plans for individual with
disabilities. |
| Assessment |
| Max Mc Farland
Department of Counseling and School Psychology
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849
(308) 865-8318 / MCFARLANDM@platte.unk.edu
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Sector: University |
| Sculpture, ceramics and other visual arts |
Classification:
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4 |
| General Public |
| Programs from several institutions are offered at College
Park. The art room hosts a wide range of painting, ceramics and
photography/darkroom activities. General supervision is provided by a
University of Nebraska at Kearney staff member. General pottery skills
and materials has been offered through the public schools and central
community College. A sculpture class by a local artist is scheduled
through University of Nebraska at Kearney. |
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| College Park at Grand Island
308-385-6400
College Park
3180 W. Highway 34
Grand Island, NE 68801
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Sector: University |
| Sheldon Docent Program, Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery
& Sculpture Garden, UNL |
Classification:
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4 |
| Adult volunteers; children as recipients of docent-led
tours; visitors, indirectly |
| Lifelong learning about 20th-century American art
collection, museum education |
| Classroom study, on the job training, professional
development, career exploration, off campus sites |
| Karen Janovy, Curator of Education
402-462-2461
Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden
12th & R Streets
Lincoln, NE 68588-0300
kjanovy@unlinfo.unl.edu
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Sector: University |
| Single Parent/Homemaker Series
Metropolitan Community College Area
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Classification:
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4 |
| Male and femal single parents, displaced homemakers and
single pregnant women |
| Short-term tuition assistance and textbook loans, academic
and personal counseling, seminars and workshops including personal
development, support services and referrals for childcare,
transportation, tutoring and mentoring, newsletters |
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| Single Parent/Homemaker Services Office
1-800-228-9553
(402) 457-2310
(402) 457-2648
arobinson@lmetropo.mccneb.edu
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Sector: Community Colleges |
| Summer Scholars |
Classification:
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4 |
| Twenty to twenty-five high school juniors per summer |
| "Summer Scholars" is designed to introduce the
students to college life by developing a level of Math or English skills
that will facilitate academic success in college. |
| During the first summer day session, students enroll in up
to five hours of on-campus college credit: 3 hours of Math or English as
well as the two credit hour course, "Academic and Career
Development" which introduces the students to study skills
development, effective use of the library, career exploration, etc. The
students are expected to be on campus from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Campus employment opportunities are offered but
not required or guaranteed. |
| Dr. Vance Valerio
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Services and Enrollment Management
115 Eppley Administration Building
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE 68182
Phone: (402) 554-3059
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Sector: University |
| Theatre Camps, Department of Theatre Arts & Dance,
UNL |
Classification:
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4 |
| Junior high and high school students |
| High School Theatre Camp, Middle School Theatre Camp,
Creative Drama for Youth and Creative Movement for Kids, Middle School
and High School Workshops |
| All Nebraska High School and Middle Schools, Temple
Building. |
| Kevin Paul Hofeditz, Chair, Department of Theatre Arts and
Dance & Executive Director/Producing Artistic Director, Nebraska
Repertory Theatre
402 472-7014
215 Temple, 12th & R, Box 880201
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0201
khofedit@unlinfo.unl.edu
http://www.unl.edu/finearts/theatre.html
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Sector: University |
| Travel Study Programs |
Classification:
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4 |
| General public |
| The College of Continuing Studies in cooperation with
TraveLern offers a series of differing study programs combining unique
travel experience with education. College faculty and in-country
specialists share their insights about each city. Destinations have
included Morocco, Egypt, Belize, Galapagos Islands, Indonesia, Bermuda,
Ireland, Turkey, South Africa, Nova Scotia, Israel, China, Kenya,
Greece, and Italy to name a few. |
| Lecture and guided tours |
| UNO's College of Continuing Studies
phone: 402/595-2372
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Sector: University |
| Workforce Development Institute™
Metropolitan Community College Area
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Classification:
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4 |
| Adults, all educational levels |
| Short, non-credit seminars/workshops and regular credit
courses including personal development (vocational and professional) |
| Delivered as requested (at campus or business site; 1st,
2nd, and 3rd shifts; classroom and satellite downlink formats) |
| 1-800-228-9553
(402) 457-2577
jcarper@metropo.mccneb.edu
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Sector: Community Colleges |
| Writing, design and editing workshops |
Classification:
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4 |
| Working professionals such as publishers of newsletters
relating to non-journalistic activities (Rural Electric Association,
agricultural groups). |
| Instruction in areas such as headline writing, layout and
design and editing of written material. Provide opportunities for
participants to learn to write concisely and clearly. |
| Several workshops have been offered at a site of the
requestors' choosing and some have been offered in the department's
computer laboratory. |
| Dr. Keith Terry, Chair
308-865-8249
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849
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Sector: University |
