Southeastern Louisiana University

Non-Credit Courses Spring 2008

 Community Education Program Upcoming Courses

Success and You

Limit 25 students

Focus on creating a plan to increase your personal and career success.  In this exciting course you will explore personal development, create specific goals, learn time management and financial budgeting techniques, and practice experiential learning.  Success and You is back by popular demand after rave reviews last Spring.  Come find out how to create a new future for yourself.

Ready, Set, Going to College

from 6:45-8:15 p.m.  Workshops will not be held on Mardi Gras or Valentines Day. 

Cost:  FREE  Material:  Notebook

Instructor: Various Instructors

The objective of Ready, Set, Going to College is to assist GED students and Adults with overcoming barriers to entering college and achieving college success.  Our five week program offers guidance on Financial Aid; Filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid); ACT Preparation; test taking strategy; admissions process for various colleges; and student success.

Click here for the registration forms (form 1).

The Art of the Native American Flute

Thursdays from 6-8:00 p.m. 2/7/08 - 3/13/07

The curriculum includes classes in history and culture of the North American Flute, basic playing techniques and traditional ornamentations, developing your music in both improvisation and composition, construction and maintenance of the flute, access to organizations and resources, how to work with students, advanced playing secrets, and much more.

Click here for the registration forms (form 1 and form 2). 

Introduction to Computers
Thursdays from 6-9:00 p.m.  2/7/08 - 5/15/08
Cost:  $130
Book:  Microsoft Office 2007 Introductory Concepts & Techniques - XP Edition

            ISBN#  978-1-4188-4237-4
Instructor:  Bridget Laborde

In partnership with the Louisiana Technical College, the course provides an introductory study of the basics and fundamentals of Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Powerpoint.  This course helps to develop an exercise-oriented approach that allows learning by doing.  Earn 2 college credits from Louisiana Technical College.

Click here for the registration forms (form 1 and form 2).

Life Story Writing Workshop - Memoirs, Autobiographies, Anecdotes, Letters

Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. 1/17/08 - 2/21/08 (no class on 2/14/08)

Cost:  $125

Materials: 

Instructor:  Dr. Beth Calloway

Participants will produce, edit, and revise drafts leading to a polished memoir piece suitable for publication.  Mini-workshops will include discussions of various elements of good memoir writing, and published authors will share their expertise.

Click here for the registration forms (form 1 and form 2).

Free Computer Class - IT Service Learning

Wednesdays from 6-8:30 p.m.  3/5/08 - 5/7/08

Cost:  Free

 Instructor:  Dr. Ihssan Alkadi

Hands-on computer instruction and one-on-one tutoring from 7:40-8 p.m.  Instruction covers computer basics; how to purchase a computer/laptop; internet and email; Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; complete computer projects in class; and an overview of Microsoft 2007.

Registration form (form 1)

* A full refund is given if a request (in writing) reaches the Livingston Center prior to the first class meeting. Requests submitted after this time will receive a pro-rata refund. NO refunds will be considered after the second class meeting. The University reserves the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment. Full refunds will be made to those students in a canceled class. For more information on Non-Credit Policies, visit: www.selu.edu/continuinged

 Contact the Livingston Literacy and Technology Center at 225.665.3303.