Community Learning Center

The Community Learning Center is a host site for classes from many of Indiana's postsecondary institutions including:

Many courses, certificates and degrees are offered using distance technology which can include internet and video-conferencing courses. Equipment at the learning center allows you to access classes through these methods. VU, Ivy Tech, and Indiana Wesleyan also offer classes in the traditional face to face method at this site.

Ø Short term and non credit classes are also available in computer skills, professional development for business owners, non-profit management, and general interest courses such as photography and swing dance.

Short Term Non-credit Enrichment Classes

Ivy Tech Non-Credit Short Term Courses: Ask about discounts for enrolling more than one person!

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The Indiana Code 410 IAC 7-22 requires mandatory certification of at least one person who oversees food safety operations within each establishment. Ivy Tech Community College offers an instructor-led certification training course to prepare individuals to take and pass the 80-question exam. Students will receive a ServSafe certificate, recognition from the International Food Safety Council and permanent registration in the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation’s national registry. The ServSafe certification is valid for a 5 year period.

Community Learning Center of Greene County Housed at White River Valley High School 812-659-3862 / www.clcinfo.org/greene.php click on class schedule On site Registrations dates May 14^th 5-7 pm. Current VU students may enroll on –line through the VU website or call the learning center 659-3862. All classes listed below are eligible for Senior Scholar discounts - those 60+, retired and not working full time-pay only for a book and fees, all tuition is waived VU tuition is $133.54 per credit hour. Summer Classes begin June 2^nd – July 24^th and meet two evenings a week. No class on July 3^rd. 2009 Summer CLASS SCHEDULE FOR VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
Course Number	Course Title	Cred.	Day	Time
PFWL 100-C03	Fitness Walking	2	M/W	6-6:50 pm
PFWL 100-C04	Fitness Walking –Lab		M/W	7-8:50
ENGL 101	English Comp I	3	M/W	6-8:50
ENGL 102	English Comp II	3	T/R	6-8:50
MATH 101	Intermediate Algebra	3	T/R	6-8:50
MATH 102	College Algebra	3	M/W	6-8:50
MATH 104	Trigonometry	3	M/W	3-5:45 pm
SPCH 143	Speech	3	M/W	6-8:50
2009 Fall Schedule for Vincennes University Registration for Fall will begin in July
Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.	Days	Time Offered
ENGL 009 – C01	Fundamentals of Writing	3	R	6:30-9:20 pm
ENGL 101 – C0 1	English Comp I	3	W	6:30-9:20
ENGL 102 – C01	English Comp II	3	R	6:30-9:20
MATH 012- C01	Beginning Algebra	3	T	6:30-9:20
MATH 101-C01	Intermediate Algebra	3	T	6:30-9:20
SOCL 151-C01	Principals of Sociology	3	M	6:30-9:20
COMP 108-C01 1^st 5 wks COMP 108-C01 2^nd 5 wks	Computer Basics 1^st Intro to Internet	1	M	6:30-9:20
COMP 108 –C01 3^rd 5 wks	Intro to Powerpoint

Ivy Tech is offering two Certificate Programs which can be completed entirely at the learning center. Gain the skills needed for entry level positions in today’s growing workforce at CRANE and Westgate

Ø Each certificate in its entirety will be offered at the learning center in a traditional, hands-on method. Learn the computer skills for today’s workplace.

Ø Recruitment for the programs will begin this summer. Limited enrollment of 10-15 people will be accepted for the programs.

Ø Successful placement of the Compass exam will be required. The programs are college credit and eligible for financial aid.

Vincennes University Distance Department is now offering two full degrees in an accelerated format.

All courses are offered via the internet and students can select to complete any course in 8 weeks, 16 weeks, or 6 months.

Tuition for distance courses $144.66 for Freshman/Sophomore, $167.08 for Junior/Senior level

Links to Ball State, ISU, IU, Indiana Wesleyan, Purdue, Ivy Tech and VU distance programs – Click here

VU & Ivy Tech Placement Exam info – Click here

Financial Aid & Scholarship Info – Click here

Career Information & Jobs in Demand – Click here

Goose Pond Fish And Wildife Area Photo Contest

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Citizen’s Academy Information & Application – Click here

Senior Scholars Program –Click here

Statewide Database of Distance Courses and Programs –

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Classes Available from any of these institutions

Indiana Wesleyan University would like to offer the following degree programs through the Learning Center site. If you are interested in Associate of Bachelor Degree programs please call the contact personnel listed below directly.

Placement and Assessment Exams:

Both VU and Ivy Tech require placement tests prior to registration. These placement tests cover reading comprehension, grammar, basic math and pre-algebra. Placement exams can only be taken once so preparation is suggested. These exams can be taken at the learning center. The VU placement exam is the Accuplacer

You will find practice exams for SAT, GRE, PRAXIS and VU’s Accuplacer and Ivy Tech Compass placement exams at:

Jobs in Demand

Financial Aid Resources

Greene County Citizen’s Academy Program Information

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Participant Comments Click here

Employer Comments Click here

Citizen’s Academy Application Click here

Greene County Citizen’s Academy

Wanted more information about an issue but didn’t know where to find it?

Have you been searching for a low-cost professional development activity that would help your staff better connect with Greene County?

Have you considered a leadership position or running for an elected office?

The Greene County Citizen’s Academy will address these questions as well as provide you the opportunity to meet other citizens from across the county who are seeking these same answers.

The Academy provides a behind the scenes and behind the headlines look at how decisions are made. You’ll learn about the duties of a variety of office holders, county leaders and community professionals.

You will come away with a greater appreciation of Greene County, a network of contacts throughout the county and the knowledge and skills you need to become involved and contribute to Greene County’s future.

The Citizen’s Academy provides a diverse group of emerging and existing leaders the opportunity to enhance their community knowledge, civic network and leadership skills.

The “classroom” is the community itself and instructors are community leaders, officials and experts. Participants will actively interact with experts and each other during the program’s biweekly morning sessions which run from September through April. During sessions a local panel of experts will discuss their perspective on a specific topic while other sessions will build your confidence and skill in leading meetings, making presentations, and building consensus.

A small group project focusing on a local need is also a part of the program. Each small group project meets outside the regularly scheduled sessions to explore a current issue in greater depth and identify and present a plan of action. Building collaboration is a significant by-product of the group exercise.

The program will culminate with a graduation dinner, certificate and presentations of the small group projects.

Participation in the Citizen’s Academy will be limited to ensure that everyone has ample opportunity to network and share in discussions. A class of selected participants will be chosen each year from a cross section of the community. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and must have a desire to be more involved in their community.

An application for admittance can be obtained through your local Chamber of Commerce, the Greene County Foundation or the Community Learning Center. Please call 659-3862 to have an application mailed to you. Applications should be returned to the Community Learning Center, PO Box 1470, Switz City, IN 47465.

Tuition for the Citizen’s Academy is $250. Contact the Greene County Foundation (659-3142) to apply for tuition subsidy.

Participants are expected to make a commitment to attend the opening and closing sessions, participate in a small group project and attend at least ten of the twelve other sessions. The time commitment will range from 45-60 hours over the seven month period.

College credit and continuing education credit will be awarded through Indiana State University. Participants need to check with their professional organizations to determine if the CEUs will meet your organization’s professional development requirements.

BEGINNING IN LATE SEPTEMBER THROUGH MID APRIL. ACTUAL SCHEDULE WILL BE POST August 1.

Participant Comments

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Steven Clark, Chief Engineer—Radiation, NSWC Crane: “The Greene County Citizens’ Academy has been a great experience! We have been given the opportunity develop a better understanding of the county, how processes work, interesting county features, and the various organizations working to better the county. The experience has also helped us to see opportunities where we can apply our talents and energies to help guide the county towards a better future. Additionally, working with our fellow classmates and Academy alumni has given us insight into the great talents available to make the future happen.”

Julia Crane, May 2009 Graduate, IUPUI School of Social Work: “The Citizens’ Academy took me by surprise! It is great to meet other people who are as interested in bettering and learning more about the county as I am. Without this program I would not have learned that as well as a million other ideas. It was a great experience!”

Jeff Doris, Owner, Linton Family Pharmacy: “I enjoyed being in an environment with other civic-minded people who are motivated to better the county.”

Vickie Doris, Owner, Main Street Gifts: “It is encouraging to see how a group of ordinary individuals can become an extraordinary group with such potential for forward movement in whatever it chooses to pursue.”

Penny Dunn, Logistics Management Specialist, NSWC Crane: Participating in the Greene County Citizens’ Academy has been a great experience. I learned information I didn’t know about Greene County and enjoyed meeting and networking with forward-thinking peers.”

Robert Just, Supervisor, NSWC Crane: “ I feel that the Academy has exposed me to many of the facets that identify Greene County. History, businesses, local government, economics, WestGate potential, schools and assessment are just some of the fine examples I will take with me upon my graduation. I am fortunate to have met many new friends and have been reacquainted with some old friends at the same time. The Academy has motivated me to continue to support Greene County in any capacity that I am capable of doing, starting with the “Citizens’ Academy Legacy Organization” (CALO). I am very honored to have been a part of the Greene County Citizens’ Academy.”

Robert Kral, Lean Six Sigma Efficiency Expert, SAIC: “Participating in the Citizens’ Academy has allowed me to build lasting friendships with my classmates as well as connect with a network of business leaders and community activists throughout Greene County. The entire experience has been a great education for me! I recommend this course to anyone that wants to make a difference in your community.”

Christy Lehman, Advertising Manager, Greene County Daily World: “ I signed up for Citizens’ Academy to learn more about Greene County. Even though I have lived in Greene County all of my life, the classes did teach me a lot about the county that I did not know. Even more important, I learned a lot about what the future holds for Greene County. The Academy has a strong base and I feel that it will continue to grow and be a very important element in Greene County’s future.”

Meghan McKisson, Sales & Service Supervisor, MainSource Bank: “I found Citizens’ Academy to be very educational, and I got to know a lot of great people!”

James Medina, Retired, NSWC Crane: “ I appreciated the opportunity to learn about local government, and thank you to all of those who presented programs to us.”

Brianne Perigo, Administrative Coordinator, Greene County Economic Development: “Even as a lifelong resident, I discovered a Greene County I never knew, and in the process joined a network of friends.”

Kelly Reel, Facilitator, MainSource Bank: “The Academy was a great learning experience. Not only was I able to learn things about Greene County that I had been unaware of, I was also able to meet a lot of interesting people with multiple skills and knowledge.”

Ruth Rollins, Logistician, EG & G Technical Services: “The Greene County Citizens’ Academy has opened my eyes to all the opportunities available to anyone that wants to volunteer their time.”

Steven Schantz, Ordnance Range Branch, NSWC Crane: “The Citizens’ Academy has painted a whole new picture of Greene County for me. From the get-go, my involvement with the Academy was to understand the needs of the county, considering a political career in the background. By attending the Academy I have learned there are several ways to serve the citizens of Greene County without being an elected official. Opportunities abound everywhere. This was a great eye-opening experience.”

Julia Shelton, Community Volunteer, Generations NNORC Project: I questioned my attending the Academy because of my age and what and how I could benefit the county. I thought a younger person would have more time and energy than I have to accomplish the goals needed. Now I am so happy I did. Not only did I learn more about Greene County than I was already aware of, I gained knowledge that I feel will benefit me and the county as a volunteer. The best part of it is that I met a great group of individuals who are concerned about the future and will be an asset in the years ahead in making the fulfillment of these goals possible.”

Tonjua Toon, Business Operations Manager, NSWC Crane: “The Citizens’ Academy has been a great tool to improve my knowledge about Greene County, and also to network with people across the county who enjoy living here.”

Employer Comments

NSWC Crane has always encouraged employees to actively participate in community events. We are proud of our employees who actively participate in programs such as the Greene County Citizens’ Academy and realize the value it has not only for our organization but the region as a whole.”

The Citizens’ Academy has provided a greater understanding to Kelly and Meghan of the way things work in our community. They are now more willing to share their ideas and to work to achieve community goals. Participating in the Academy has also taught Kelly and Meghan how to work more effectively in diverse groups.”

As a more informed Greene County resident, Brianne brings to the job a higher understanding of, and appreciation for, the community we serve.”

As a company, EG&G is committed to being a good neighbor and contributor to building successful communities. We also encourage continuous growth and professional development among our employees, and Ruth Rollins has clearly demonstrated her personal dedication to both of those valuable goals. She is a role model for all! I am very proud of Ruth and her successful participation in the Green County Citizens’ Academy.”

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Community Learning Center

Short Term Non-credit Enrichment Classes

Ivy Tech Non-Credit Short Term Courses: Ask about discounts for enrolling more than one person!

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