Welcome!
On behalf of the School of Continuing Education, I hope you are having an excellent fall semester and that your classes are going well.
We are very appreciative of your participation in our off-campus and distance-learning classes. I'm happy to report that, this fall's School of Continuing Education enrollment hit an all-time high of 2,100, an increase of 5 percent. Our BGS Degree Program also had record fall enrollment of more than 500.
As you will see in this newsletter, we are planning several events for National Nontraditional Student Week (Nov. 2-7). I hope you will be able to attend.
Also, we are currently finalizing our spring off-campus schedule. If you have any suggestions for classes or locations, please contact Pam Collins, director of the Office of Academic and Professional Development, at 217-581-5114.
Please let us know if there is any way we can be of assistance to you on your path to being successful in your educational program.
William C. Hine, Dean
School of Continuing Education
Conversations for Success: Appreciative Advising and the Adult Learner
 Kaye Woodward and Kimberly Redfern gave a presentation on “Conversations for Success: Appreciative Advising and the Adult Learner” at the NACADA National Conference in Chicago on Oct. 2. Woodward, director of BGS Degree Program, is pictured at the conference with Redfern and Audrey Bachelder, BGS academic advisers.
Upcoming Events for the Academy of Lifetime Learning
Holiday Traditions – Past, Present & Future
Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; lunch provided
4-H Extension Center, Coles County Fairgrounds, Charleston
Taught by Cammy Seguin and Bev Combs
$18 for members, $20 for nonmembers
Register by Nov. 6
Flesor’s Candy (information on candy making; samples)
Nov. 20, 1-3 p.m.
Newman Center, 500 Roosevelt Ave., Charleston
Taught by Carly McCrory
$15 for members, $20 for nonmembers
Register by Nov. 13
The History of Christmas (examine origins and traditions)
Dec. 10 and 17, 1-3 p.m.
Coles County Lifespan Center, just off Loxa Road
Taught by Joy Kammerling
$20 for members, $30 for nonmembers
Register by Dec. 3
To register or receive further information, contact Janna Overstreet at 217-581-5114.
Upcoming Conferences and Noncredit Programs
Nov. 16-20: Illinois Municipal Treasurers Institute, Peoria
March 7: Art Education Conference, EIU
March 28: Historical Symposium, EIU
April 1-4: FATE Biennial Conference, Portland, Ore.
April 7: Math Teachers Conference
Holiday Cooking Classes
Nov. 20, 6-9 p.m.: Thanksgiving with a Twist Cooking Class
Dec. 1, 6-9 p.m.: Cookie Dough Swap Shop
Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m.: Holiday Decorating on a Budget
Dec. 8, 6-8 p.m.: Mommy & Me Cooking Class
Dec. 11, 6-9 p.m.: Holiday Cooking Class
The cost for each class is $40. To register, please call 217-581-5116.
Non-Credit Online Courses
Update your skills, discover a new talent, or chart a career path at your own pace and convenience with our new online courses. Each course runs for six weeks and consists of 12 lessons. All you need to get started is Internet access, an e-mail address and a Web browser. For a list of courses, go to http://www.ed2go.com/eiunoncred/.
Online Career Training Programs
Outstanding online career and workforce training programs, these in-depth and comprehensive self-paced online programs are open for immediate enrollment. Program lengths are 90 days to 12 months. Instructors are actively involved in students’ online learning experience. Each program includes everything you need to succeed (books, CD-ROM, lessons, quizzes and assignments)!
National Nontraditional Student Week
The School of Continuing Education will honor nontraditional students the week of Nov. 2-7 with the following events:
Sunday, Nov. 2
2 p.m.: Alpha Sigma Lambda Honorary Society induction ceremony, followed by reception. Buzzard Auditorium.
Monday, Nov. 3
11 a.m.-1 p.m.: School of Continuing Education and Alpha Sigma Lambda Information Day. MLK Jr. Union, outside the Food Court.
5:30-7 p.m.: Light snacks, Buzzard Atrium
Tuesday, Nov. 4
11 a.m.-1 p.m.: OASIS (Organization for Adult Students, Informal & Supportive) and Child Care Resource and Referral Information Day. MLK Jr. Union, outside the Food Court.
5:30-7 p.m., Light snacks, Physical Science Building, main entrance.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Bachelor in General Studies Degree Program and Career and Organizational Studies Degree Program Information Day. MLK Jr. Union, outside the Food Court.
5-6:30 p.m.: EIU reception and adjunct faculty appreciation. Parkland Community College.
Thursday, Nov. 6
3-4 p.m.: Open house and awards for Excellent Service to Nontraditional Students, student essay and survival tip contest winners. Presentation at 3:15 p.m. Adult/Commuter Student Lounge, third floor, MLK Jr. Union.
New Staff Members Join the School of Continuing Education
 Janna Overstreet joined the staff on Sept. 1 as project coordinator. Janna will be in charge of the Academy of Lifetime Learning, development of new and continuing grants, recruitment of off-campus faculty, and program development and delivery. Welcome, Janna!
 Anna Peterson joined the staff on Aug. 1 at our EIU office at Parkland College in Champaign. Anna will handle the clerical work in support of our EIU office. Welcome, Anna!
Helpful Information for Students
IMPORTANT! All EIU students, on and off campus, should access their EIU e-mail accounts regularly to check for updates and EIU information!
Questions about Textbook Rental Service? See http://www.eiu.edu/~textbks or e-mail Amy Jones at for assistance.
Questions about the Booth Library? Visit www.library.eiu.edu.
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