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Contents
3C Initiative
Adult Educa on ..................................... 2
3C Ini a ve............................................ 2
Arts and Cra s ....................................... 3
Quil ng ............................................... 3-4
Computers ............................................. 4
Personal Enrichment .......................... 4-5
Physical Fitness/Dance .......................... 5
Dogs....................................................... 6
Camera Classes ...................................... 6
Cooking.................................................. 7
Kids’ Cooking ......................................... 7
Beekeeping ............................................ 8
Motorcycle Rider ................................... 8
Training and Development .................... 9
EMS and CPR Classes ........................... 10
Nursing Assistant/Medica on Aide ..... 11
Early College ........................................ 12
Interna onal Focus .............................. 13
ed2go................................................... 14
Registra on Form ................................ 15
General Informa on ............................ 16
Central Community College cares
about our water, energy, land use,
natural and built (human-made) environment, and community health. For our
communi es and ul mately the world
at large, we believe environmental
sustainability is important, and is connected to social and economic sustainability. At CCC we define environmental
sustainability as mee ng “the needs of
the present without compromising the
ability of future genera ons to meet
their own needs” (1987 Brundtland report). Our “3C Ini a ve” is our collec ve
eﬀorts across CCC to build the culture,
knowledge and prac ces for a sustainable future. Join us in this important
journey.
Come learn with us as part of our
Sustainability Leadership Presenta on
Series! It is free and open to the public.
Go to www.cccneb.edu/sustain/SLPS for
more informa on.
3C Initiative
Watch for the 3C Ini a ve Leaves!
Green Today . . . Greener Tomorrow
Adult Education
The Adult Educa on program includes:
• Adult Basic Educa on classes for people with skills below the eighth grade.
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
classes for people whose first language
is not English.
• General Educa onal Development
(GED) classes for people who haven’t
completed a high school diploma or for
home-schooled youth. You can earn
a Nebraska high school diploma by
successfully comple ng a series of GED
tests.
HasƟngs: Located at Head Start.
Contact (402) 463-7323.
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Green leaves iden fy
“3C Ini a ve” classes that include an
element or focus on environmental
sustainability. The more detailed the leaf,
the more a class incorporates environmental sustainability educa on or
behaviors. 3C Ini a ve classes oﬀered
this semester are:
Gree ng Card Lithography.............. 3
Found Object Art ............................ 3
Repurposed Art: Acrylics ................ 3
English Paper Piecing ...................... 3
T-shirt Quilt ..................................... 4
Unfinished Objects (UFOs) ............. 4
Buzz about Beekeeping .................. 8
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Classes in Hastings Area
Contact Linda Cooke at (402) 461-2431
or [email protected] for registra on
and other ques ons.
Registra ons must be received at least
48 hours prior to the start of class. If a class
must be cancelled, students will be no fied
at least 24 hours prior to the start of class.
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Arts and Crafts
Scrapbooking Gadgets
Making Polymer Clay Jewelry
Be a trendse er by crea ng and wearing your own jewelry. Design and create
your own polymer beads to fashion into
unique jewelry items. As a seasoned cra er
and teacher, Cindy will make the experience
easy and fun.
W, Apr. 8-22, 6:30-9:00 P.M., Pla e 132,
$35. Instr: Cindy Brader
Watercolor Techniques
Learn basic watercolor techniques with
ar st Cindy Brader. You will paint a landscape and/or flowers. Supply list is available
upon registra on, or you may purchase
supplies from the instructor.
W, Feb. 25- Mar. 11, 6:30-9:00 P.M., Pla e
129, $35. Instr: Cindy Brader
Repurposed Art: Fun with Acrylics
The latest gizmos available to scrappers
can produce amazing results. If you recently
received one or are thinking of purchasing
one, this class will show you what these
cra ing tools are capable of and how you
can apply them.
Th, Feb. 12-26, 6:30-8:00 P.M., Pla e 132,
$35 Instr: Terri Hongsermeier
Gree ng Card Lithography
All the basics of lithography, or printmaking, from items found in your own
home! Learn firsthand how to etch, ink, and
print images to make unique sets of
gree ng cards and other items.
Th, Mar. 12-26, 6:30-9:00 P.M., Pla e 132,
$35. Instr: Carla Scheierman
Found Object Art
Don’t overspend on new and pricey
decora ons! Reclaim old, used, day-to-day
items and turn them into something new,
a rac ve and useful.
Th, Apr. 16-30, 6:30-9:00 P.M., Pla e 132,
$35. Instr: Carla Scheierman
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Learn some basics of upcycling by using
acrylic paints on “found” media such as
wine glasses, used wine bo les, and old
window frames. Supply list will be provided
upon registra on, or you may purchase
supplies from the instructor.
W, Mar. 18 - Apr. 1, 6:30-9:00 P.M., Pla e
129, $35. Instr: Cindy Brader
Quilting Classes
You must bring your own sewing
machine and supplies. A supply list will be
provided upon pre-registra on.
English Paper Piecing
This is a handpiecing technique
that is diﬃcult to
machine s tch. The
class project is an
ornament that can
be made for any
decora ng season. Once learned, the
technique can be used for any number of
larger projects.
T, Feb. 24 - Mar. 10, 6:30-9:00 P.M., Pla e
129, $35. Instr: Rita Jaworski
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T-shirt Quilt
Basic Computers
Do you have too
many T-shirts in your
closet? Create a
unique keepsake
quilt from the
T-shirts collected
from events and
organiza ons you’ve
been involved with.
T, Mar. 17-31, 6:30-9:00 P.M., Pla e 132,
$35. Instr: Ruth Lemke
MW, Feb. 16, 18, 23 & 25, $37. Instr: Joyce
Sadd
Un-Finished Objects (UFO) Workshop
MW, Apr. 20, 22, 27, & 29, $25. Instr: Joyce
Sadd
Transform your Un-Finished Objects into
Un-believably Fine Objects! Instructor, and
likely classmates, will be happy to oﬀer
opinions, ideas, and helping hands.
T, Apr. 28 - May 12, 6:30-9:00 P.M., Pla e
129, $35. Instr: Rita Jaworski
Contemporary Quil ng Concepts
Make a modern quilt! For this class
we will discuss what makes a quilt modern
and create a “lawn chair” design. Great for
beginners! You will receive the pa ern upon
registra on.
T, Mar. 31 - Apr. 14, 6:30-9:00 P.M., Pla e
129, $35. Instr: Rita Jaworski
Computers
Give me your terrified, your confused,
your frustrated …
You can s ll be a part of the computer
age! These classes are for the inexperienced
using Windows 7. You are sure to leave with
at least a grudging admira on for what that
li le machine can do. You do not need to
bring your own computer.
All classes are Monday and Wednesday,
4:30-6:30 P.M., Pla e 121.
Basic Internet
MW, Mar. 9, 11, 16 & 18, $37. Instr: Joyce
Sadd
Basic Word 2013
MW, Mar. 30, Apr. 1, 6, & 8, $37. Instr: Joyce
Sadd
Intro to Excel 2013
Personal Enrichment
Paranormal Inves ga on 101
Spend your Friday the
13th communica ng with
the great beyond in the
historic buildings of the
CCC campus. Paranormal
inves gators will demonstrate their techniques, procedures, and
equipment.
F, Mar. 13, starts at 8:00 P.M., Pla e Building 132, $30. Instr: Synergy Paranormal
Inves ga ons
Wri ng for Revenue & Recrea on
Free your inner professional author.
Whether your goal is fic on or non-fic on,
online or tradi onal publishing, you’ll learn
to organize and develop your ideas into
clear, fluid wri ng that readers are sure to
enjoy.
M, Apr. 6-27, 7:00-9:00 P.M., Pla e 132,
$35. Instr: Duane Norris
Meet the instructor:
Duane Norris has more than 20
years of experience in researching,
edi ng and wri ng copy for news and
marke ng agencies across the Midwest.
His professional experience includes
composing speeches, adver sements
and news copy for radio and TV. He
grew up in Has ngs and is happy to be
teaching in his hometown.
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He Said, She Said - Story Wri ng
Stage scripts, short stories, screenplays
or feature length fic on all rely on wellcra ed dialogue. Robin can help you create
dialogue that is believable and compelling.
T, May 5-19, 6:30-8:00 P.M., Pla e 132, $35.
Instr: Robin Buckallew
Meet the instructor:
Robin Buckallew is a prolific playwright noted for strong dialogue. Her
work has appeared on stage in New
York City and elsewhere across the
country.
Interna onal Film Fes val
Physical Fitness/Dance
Qi Gong
An ancient art prac ced to reduce
stress, increase flexibility and coordina on,
improve strength and circula on, and focus
more eﬀec vely. It is gentle on your joints
and the perfect way to start a toning and
strengthening program.
W, Mar. 11-Apr. 22, 4:30-5:15 P.M., Good
Samaritan Village, Hoegger Hall, $35. Instr:
Vicki Neiman
Dance Fun with Jay
What else but dancing is so good for you
physically, psychologically and socially? Kick
up your heels and join Jay and his partner
Diane out on the dance floor!
CCC Dawson Gym, $35 per person per class.
Instr: Jay Groelz
M, Mar. 9-23, 7:00-8:15 P.M., Two-Step
M, May 11-18, Jun 1, 7:00-8:15 P.M.,
Wedding Dance
Belly Dance
Each evening’s program begins
with historical background of the
events depicted in the movie. Following the screening, the moderator
will lead an audience discussion in
reponse to the film. To be placed on
an e-mail reminder list, contact [email protected].
T, 6:30 - 9:30 P.M., Feb. 17,
Mar. 17, Apr. 21.
Free to students and the public,
Dawson Building, Room TBA.
For Classes in Has ngs
Contact: Linda Cooke
(402) 461-2431
[email protected]
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American Tribal
Belly dance is both
modern and modest,
making it extremely
popular across the
United States. Learning ‘tribal’ means
learning a language
of defined dance
moves that a group
can follow as a cohesive unit. No dance
experience is necessary. It is designed
for anyone!
Th, Mar. 26- Apr. 23, 7:00-8:00 P.M., Middle
School Annex, $40. Instr: Meagan Stoner
Meet the Instructor:
Meagan Stoner has trained at local
and na onal workshops in Lincoln,
Omaha, Texas, Colorado and New York
City. She is con nually mo vated by
her local dance troupe, Anant, and her
junior and senior high school students at
T’Dance School of Performing Arts.
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Dog Obedience
Teach your dog basic commands such
as heel, walk, sit and stay. Dogs must be six
months or older. Owner must provide verifica on of shots and have a signed health
form from veterinarian along with a signed
Dog Owner’s Liability Agreement. Call (402)
461-2431 or (877) 222-0780, ext. 2431 to
pre-register and get the required forms.
Sec on 1: T, Feb. 3 - Apr. 7, 7:00-8:00 P.M.
Sec on 2: T, Apr. 14 - Jun. 16, 7:00-8:00 P.M.
Sec on 3: T, Apr. 14 - Jun. 16, 8:15-9:15 P.M.
First Presbyterian Church Annex (Old
Manual Arts Building) (7th St. & Lincoln),
$75. Instr: Keith Penrose & Jennie Theesen
Camera Classes
All photography classes are taught by
Alan Mais, The Camera Doctor of Kearney. Each session is BYOC (Bring Your Own
Camera)!
Guaranteed Be er Photography
This class is designed for novice or advanced photographers. You will learn how
to immediately get be er photos while improving your shoo ng technique! Alan will
teach the basics of exposure, white balance,
sharpness, drama c light, composi on and
more. You will find yourself capturing more
“keepers” while gaining more confidence.
W, Mar. 4, 7:30-9:00 P.M., Pla e 132, $35.
Instr: Alan Mais
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Beginning Digital Cameras-SLR
Confused and frustrated by your digital
camera? Then this course is for you! Subjects to be covered are the basics of taking
pictures digitally, hands-on opera on of
your camera, available accessories, troubleshoo ng, and learning how to take the
pictures you want. Par cipants will receive
handouts and specific instruc on on their
camera. (Note: SLR stands for single-lens
reflex. Single-lens reflex cameras have the
op on to add/remove lenses to/from the
camera body.)
W, Mar. 4-18, 5:30-7:00 P.M., Pla e 132,
$65. Instr: Alan Mais
Beyond the Kit Lens:
Choosing your next lens
Whether you shoot portraits, sports,
nature, or a li le bit of everything, your lens
is crucial in capturing the images you want.
In this class we will cover lens op ons and
how to select the best one to photograph
your memories.
W, Mar. 11, 7:30-9:00 P.M., Pla e, 132, $35.
Instr: Alan Mais
Using Flash:
How to greatly improve your photos
Do you o en find yourself shoo ng
sports, gradua on and school programs
without enough light? Does the built-in
flash on your camera leave your pictures in
the dark? This hands-on class will demonstrate the diﬀerences in technique when
using the built-in flash versus external flash
for your camera. How to choose the correct
flash for your needs, and much more, will
be covered.
W, Mar. 18, 7:30-9:00 P.M., Pla e 132, $35.
Instr: Alan Mais
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Cooking
New kitchen, new faces, new dishes to try!
All adult classes are held on Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 P.M. at the Pla e Building
in our recently remodeled Woodlands Dining Room and Kitchen.
Table for Two
Spirited Dishes
Create a roman c
dinner just in me for
Valen ne’s Day. For both
singles and couples.
Th, Feb. 12, $25. Instr:
Tamera Schlueter
Cooking with wines and spirits
Th, Mar. 26, $25. Instr: Lindsay Higel
Sauces , Gravies and Glazes
Cer fied chef John Anderson shows
you how to put the finishing touch on your
menu items.
Th, Apr. 9, $25. Instr: John Anderson
Meet the Instructor
According to Tamera Schlueter, “A
kitchen is a cold, dark place without
snort-laughs, close family and friends,
swoon-worthy smells, and potato peels
flying every which way.” She loves the
transforma ve eﬀect of a good meal
served in a fun se ng. Tamera also
writes a weekly humor column for the
Has ngs Tribune.
Spring Has Sprung!
Ideas for picnics and gradua on
recep ons
Th, Apr. 23, $25. Instr: Tamera Schlueter
No-Stress Gourmet
All the taste without all the fuss
Th, May 7, $25. Instr: Teri Pond-Svoboda
Hot & Hearty Breakfasts
For cold winter mornings… or evenings!
Th, Feb. 26, $25. Instr: Teri Pond-Svoboda
In midated No Longer
A Midwesterners’ guide to lobster
Th, Mar. 12, $30. Instr: Brandy Quadhamer
Kids in the Kitchen
(For Kids 8 and older)
Get them cooking early!
All classes are Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 P.M., $15.
Ooey-Gooey Chewy-Cheesy Crea on
Mar. 10, Tamera Schlueter
Fun in the Kitchen
Apr. 14, Teri Pond-Svoboda
Gourmet Grilled Cheese
May 5, Brandy Quadhamer
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Bees and Beekeeping
The Buzz about Beekeeping
For first- me beekeepers, this class
introduces the basics. This includes
required equipment, se ng up hives, and
acquiring, installing, and managing bees.
Par cipants will learn through displays,
demonstra ons and a Q & A session.
W, Feb. 11-18, 6:30-9:00 P.M., Pla e 129,
$33. Instr: Ron Babcock of Babcock Farms,
www.babcockfarms.com
2015 Motorcycle Rider Courses - Basic
Riding a motorcycle takes special skills
you don’t want to learn the hard way. Try
the Central Community College Motorcycle
Rider Educa on Courses instead.
Weekend classes with 12 riders are
oﬀered during the spring and summer.
Students must be physically and
mentally capable of controlling a motorcycle in order to complete the course.
There will be an online component.
Find the brochure/registra on form
online at www.cccneb.edu/motorcycle.
Call Be y Kooy (402) 461-2441
or (877) 222-0780, ext 2441 or email
[email protected].
Basic Rider Course
$199.00
S-Su
8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
• Apr. 11-12
• Apr. 25-26
• May 2-3
• Aug. 15-16
• Sep. 19-20
Cancella on Fee
$ 25.00
Hastings ELS Office is MOVING!
The Has ngs Extended Learning Services Oﬃce
will be moving to the newly remodeled Howard
Building some me late spring. Most of our programs
will be housed in close proximity to the oﬃces. The
Nursing Assistant program has already moved into
their new classroom. The rest of the remodel will
house the ELS Oﬃces and new classrooms and labs
for expanded educa onal training. Come and visit!
Pearson VUE Tes ng Site
www.pearsonvue.com
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Training and Development
Environmental Health and
Safety Classes in Has ngs
Leadership Development
Classes in Has ngs
DOT Hazmat
Maximizing Human Capital
This course provides familiariza on with
requirements of the Hazardous Materials
Regula ons and fulfills the tri-annual DOT
HazMat Refresher requirement. Lunch is
not provided.
Th, Feb 5, (8 hours), $165.
Course focuses on how to grow talent
internally for a long-term approach to assure
the right talent is in the right place. Explore
the quali es of good leaders, assess the role of
leadership power, and learn eﬀec ve coaching skills and how to create a hard-to-leave
workplace.
T, Feb. 17, 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., $100. Instr:
Elizabeth Smith
24-Hour Hazmat
Three-day session
sa sfies the 29CFR
1910.120 requirements
for employees engaged
in emergency response,
containment, control and
cleanup of hazardous
materials. Course is required for industry that
has the poten al of accidental release of
hazardous chemicals. Lunch is not provided.
T-Th, Mar. 10-12, $400
T-Th, Jul. 14-16, $400
T-Th, Nov. 17-19, $400
8-hour Hazmat
One-day session complies with
requirements regarding annual refresher
training for hazardous waste site and
emergency response workers who have
previously received the 24-hour and/or
40-hour training. Lunch is not provided.
Th, Mar. 12, $95
Th, Jul. 16, $95
Th, Nov. 19, $95
Confined Space
Course covers OSHA guidelines CFR
1910.146 and provides hands-on experience
for people working in confined spaces. This
training u lizes a state of the art “Simulator” to present realis c hands on training.
Lunch is not provided.
W, Apr. 8, (8 hours), $95
W, Aug.19, (8 hours), $95
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Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow
Course is designed to help one make
the leap from peer to boss. Learn to idenfy and accept leadership roles, set clear
boundaries, communicate more eﬀec vely
with everyone, and develop an ac on to
get the results wanted and needed in your
supervisory role. Learn to reduce fears and
frustra ons and increase your personal effec veness in your new leadership role.
Th, May 7, 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., $100.
Instr: Elizabeth Smith
Leadership Development Series
This course meets once a week for seven
weeks. It is a highly interac ve Leadership
Program designed to enhance the skill level
of current and prospec ve supervisors. Topics include Leadership and Trust, Team Building, Communica on Skills, Colors Matrixx,
Conflict Resolu on, Situa onal Leadership,
and Managing Change. Quality training will
help you create a posi ve work environment
and more eﬀec ve teams which ul mately
impacts the company bo om line.
T, Jun. 2-Jul. 14, 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., $600.
Instr: Elizabeth Smith
To schedule your training classes
in Has ngs contact Dr. Bower
(402) 461-2430
or [email protected]
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EMS and CPR/First Aid Classes
EMT Module Courses
Healthcare Provider Class
EMT CPAP Administra on Cer fica on - 4 Hours
F, Feb. 13, 6:00-10 :00 P.M.
EMT Glucometer Cer fica on - 3 Hours
F, Mar. 13, 7:00-10:00 P.M.
EMT EPI/Albuterol Cer fica on - 3 Hours
F, Apr. 10, 7:00-10:00 P.M.
EMT Advanced Airway Cer fica on - 6 Hours
S, Apr. 11, 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
EMT IV Monitoring Cer fica on - 4 Hours
F, May 8, 6:00-10:00 P.M.
Contact Renae Evans-Griess, (402) 461-2487
or [email protected].
All classes will be held on Has ngs Campus
Pla e Building Room 129.
If you are unable to make the dates for
the EMT Module classes in Has ngs, they
will also be oﬀered in Grand Island on the
4th Monday of each month with the Advanced Airway on a Saturday. Please contact
Amy Marshall for dates and mes at (308)
398-7479 or [email protected].
For professional rescuers who must
have a creden al (card) documen ng successful comple on of a CPR course. Class
includes informa on on adult/pediatric CPR
and two-rescuer CPR/foreign-body airway
obstruc on (conscience and unconscious).
5 hours.
14/RE HLTH 7005 - Cost: $49
F, Jan. 16, 5:00-10:00 P.M.
CH107
F, Feb. 6, 5:00-10:00 P.M.
CH108
F, Mar. 6, 5:00-10:00 P.M.
CH109
F, May 1, 5:00-10:00 P.M.
CH110
W, Jun. 3, 5:00-10:00 P.M.
CH111
CPR Classes
P id R
Healthcare Provider
Renewall
For professional rescuers who hold a
current Healthcare Provider card and need
to renew. Class includes informa on on
adult/pediatric CPR and two-rescuer CPR/
foreign-body airway obstruc on (conscience and unconscious). 3.5 hours
14/RE HLTH 7003 - Cost: $44
F, Jan. 9, 6:30-10:00 P.M.
CH107
F, Feb. 20, 6:30-10:00 P.M.
CH108
F, Mar. 20, 6:30-10:00 P.M.
CH109
F, Apr. 17, 6:30-10:00 P.M.
CH110
F, May 15, 6:30-10:00 P.M.
CH111
W, Jun. 24, 6:30-10:00 P.M.
CH112
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Heartsaver CPR AED/First Aid
This course teaches rescuers to eﬀecvely recognize and treat adult/child/infant
emergencies in the cri cal first minutes
un l emergency medical services personnel arrive. This course provides a complete
health and safety solu on for adult/pediatric
CPR, AED and First Aid. 7 hours. This course
can be set up on a case-by-case basis for
groups who need the class. Contact Renae
Evans-Griess, [email protected]
to make arrangements for this course or
any other class needed for your business or
industry.
14/RE HLTH 7007 - Cost: $55
S, Jan. 10, 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
CH102
S, May 16, 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
CH103
Contact Renae Evans-Griess,
(402) 461-2487 or [email protected] for all CPR
and EMT classes in Has ngs.
All classes will be held on Hastings Campus Pla e Building
Room 129.
If you are unable to make the dates for
any CPR class in Has ngs, they will also be
oﬀered in Grand Island with most of the
classes on Tuesday evenings. Please contact
Kellie Newhouse for dates and mes at
(308) 398-7442 or [email protected].
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Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide
Medication Aide
Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant course is designed
to train the beginning Nursing Assistant to
provide safe, eﬀec ve and caring service to
residents of a Long Term Care Facility. LTC
provides care to people who are unable to
complete care for themselves.
The course is run as a self-study lab with
instructors in the classroom at all mes to
monitor students and teach the necessary
skills to complete the course. Students
can flex their schedule to complete the
required 76 hours of a endance. The first
class (orienta on) and tes ng sessions are
mandatory. Other a endance mes can be
adjusted.
Cost: $367 (includes tui on, books, and fees)
Hours: January through April Classes
M-F- 8:30 A.M. -6:00 P.M.;
S - 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
• Jan. 12-23, 2015 • Feb. 16-27, 2015
• Mar. 9-20, 2015
• Apr. 6-17, 2015
Hours: May through August Classes
M-Th - 8:30 A.M.-7:00 P.M. (4-day weeks)
• May 11-14, 18-21, 26, 2015
• May 28, Jun. 1-4, 8-11, 2015
• Jun. 15-18, 22-25, 29, 2015
• Jul. 2, 6-9, 13-16, 2015
• Jul. 30, Aug. 3-6, 10-13, 2015
All classes are located in the Howard Building,
Nursing Assistant Classroom.
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The Medica on Aide course trains the
beginning Medica on Aide to provide a
safe way for individuals other than licensed
health care professionals to provide medicaons to individuals who are not able to take
medica on by themselves.
Medica on Aide class is a Lecture class.
Cost: $340 (includes tui on, books and fees)
Hours: 1st week
M, T, W, Th - 8:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Hours: 2nd week
M, T, - 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.;
W - 8:30 A.M. - 12 P.M.
• Jan. 26-Feb 4, 2015
• Apr. 21-30, 2015 (T-F; T-Th)
• Jul. 20-29, 2015
All classes are located in the Howard Building,
Nursing Assistant Classroom..
Project HELP
Individuals who qualify based on
income guidelines and have an interest
in a health related career are encouraged
to contact CCC’s Case Managers to access
services.
In Has ngs contact the case manager
at (402) 460-2195.
Nursing Assistant Testing
If you have not worked as a Nursing Assistant for 24 consecu ve months, you may
be eligible for retes ng. CCC-Has ngs is a
tes ng site for DHHS recer fica on. A fee of
$55 will be charged for each recer fica on
tes ng.
Call Be y Kooy at (402) 461-2441 or
(877) 222-0780, ext 2441 or email
[email protected] to make arrangements
for a tes ng me. Payment will be required
in order to secure a tes ng me. The DHHS
Registry will be contacted to determine
eligibility to retest.
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Early College
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while in high
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Central Community College and area high
schools have formed a partnership to oﬀer
opportuni es for students to take college
classes while they are s ll in high school.
High School Ar cula on is an alignment of high school curriculum to Central
Community College (CCC) curriculum.
Ar culated courses allow students to
earn CCC college credit at no cost to the
student if they earn an A or a B in the high
school course. Over 70 schools across our
area oﬀer a variety of courses covering several career pathways. Please contact your
high school counselor to see which courses
are available at your school.
The Central Nebraska Career
Academy Project is a program that offers students a sequence of course work,
job shadowing events, and other career
explora on ac vi es. Students can use a
combina on of Ar culated and Early College courses to par cipate in the Academy
program. Currently Central Community College oﬀers several career academy op ons
including; the Health Science Academy, the
Business Academy and the Agribusiness
Academy. Several area high schools oﬀer
these academy programs, check with your
school counselor to see what is available at
your school.
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Early College classes are oﬀered for
credit through Central Community College. These courses are oﬀered in your
building or as an online course. Students
are required to meet college admissions
requirements by taking the ACT, ASSET, or
COMPASS test. Transferability of Early College courses is determined by the receiving
ins tu on. Central Community College
transcripts can be sent to any college upon
the student’s request. Check with your high
school guidance counselor to see what is
oﬀered at your school.
For addi onal informa on contact Dr.
Bower at [email protected] or call
(402) 461-2430.
www.cccneb.edu/commed
Spectrum
is going to Greece!
I
n July 2015, Spectrum will travel to
Syros, Greece to sing To Be Certain
of the Dawn as part of the Festival
of the Aegean. It is a heart wrenching and
devastatingly beautiful work written as a
memorial to the children of the Holocaust.
After Spectrum’s successful performance
last year in CarHear Spectrum:
negie Hall with
Nebraska WesleyColumbus an, UNO, Western
March 5
Nebraska Community College and
Grand Island &
others, they were
Hastings invited to specially
March 7
perform the piece
at the festival. They
will sing three concerts during their two
weeks there. Additionally, CCC will be
developing curriculum and offering the trip
for academic credit to launch our new International Studies/Study Abroad program.
We are very excited!
Our choir students come from all over
the CCC service area. In order to offset
the cost of the trip for our students, we are
beginning a fundraising campaign.
To donate, go to cccneb.edu/foundation
(put “Spectrum Greece trip” in the comment line), or contact Jeff Kitson at (402)
562-1270, or [email protected].
Introducing International Studies at CCC
In our technology-based society, we’ve got
to think globally. Successful students, graduates, and employees understand that events
and business on the world stage impact our
local economies. CCC’s International Studies
program is here to help.
Through our new International Studies
program, we’re preparing our students to face
Nebraska’s changing workforce needs. The vast
majority of our graduates remain in Nebraska
and are employed by local businesses that have
increasing international contacts and partnerships. We’re showing our students the wider
world, and bringing them back with marketwww.cccneb.edu/commed
able skills for employment and promotion.
CCC is providing individuals and groups
with global access through curriculum and
short-term study abroad opportunities, business and industry training, and developing
a statewide partnership with other colleges
and universities for unprecedented access and
sharing of resources. The world is calling and
we’re here to answer.
For information, contact:
Diana Watson , International Studies Coordinator,
at 308-995-6102 or [email protected]
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More than 300 online courses
> Instructor-Facilitated
Online Courses
Our instructor-facilitated
online courses are informative,
fun, convenient, and highly
interactive. Our instructors
are famous for their ability to
create warm and supportive
communities of learners. All
courses run for six weeks (with a
10-day grace period at the end).
Courses are project-oriented and
include lessons, quizzes, handson assignments, discussion
areas, supplementary links, and
more. You can complete any
course entirely from your home
or office. Any time of the day or
night.
• Expert Instructor
• 24-Hour Access
• Online Discussion Areas
• 6 Weeks of Instruction
New course sessions
begin monthly.
Please visit our Online
Instruction Center to see
exact start dates for the
courses that interest you.
Enroll Now!
For more information:
(402) 461-2431
Courses as Low as:
$105.00
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Central Community College
Introduction to
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel
Work faster and more
Discover the secrets to setting productively with Excel’s most
up fully formatted worksheets powerful tools.
quickly and efficiently.
Real Estate Investing
Build and protect your wealth
Creating Web Pages
by investing in real estate.
Learn the basics of HTML so
you can design, create, and
Introduction to
post your very own site on
Microsoft Access
the Web.
Store, locate, print, and
automate access to all types
Accounting
of information.
Fundamentals
Gain a marketable new skill by
learning the basics of doubleentry bookkeeping, financial
reporting, and more.
Speed Spanish
Learn six easy recipes to
glue Spanish words together
into sentences, and you’ll be
speaking Spanish in no time.
A to Z Grantwriting
Learn how to research and
develop relationships with
potential funding sources,
organize grantwriting
campaigns, and prepare
proposals.
Introduction to
QuickBooks
Learn how to quickly and
efficiently gain control over
the financial aspects of your
business.
Grammar Refresher
Gain confidence in your
ability to produce clean,
grammatically correct
documents and speeches.
Introduction to
Microsoft Word
Learn how to create and
modify documents with the
world’s most popular word
processor.
Computer Skills for the
Workplace
Gain a working knowledge
of the computer skills you’ll
need to succeed in today’s job
market.
Introduction to PC
Troubleshooting
Learn to decipher and solve
almost any problem with
your PC.
Introduction to
PowerPoint
Build impressive slide
presentations filled with text,
images, video, audio, charts,
and more.
Discover Digital
Photography
An informative introduction to
the fascinating world of digital
photography equipment.
MORE COURSES AVAILABLE
AT OUR ONLINE INSTRUCTION CENTER
www.ed2go.com/cccneb
www.cccneb.edu/commed
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If you would like to take one or more of the classes listed in this catalog, complete the registration form
below and return it by mail or in person to the Extended Learning Services, 550 S Technical Blvd,
PO Box 1024, Hastings, NE 68902. Please use one form per person. Make copies as necessary.
Extended Learning Services Registration Form
1. Class Title ________________________________ Date __________ Time _________ Cost ______
Office Use: ________________________________________________________________________
2. Class Title ________________________________ Date __________ Time _________ Cost ______
Office Use: ________________________________________________________________________
3. Class Title ________________________________ Date __________ Time _________ Cost ______
Office Use: ________________________________________________________________________
First Name ____________________________ Last Name_____________________________________
Birthdate _____________________________ Maiden/Former Name Used _______________________
CCC ID# _____________________________ or Soc. Security # _______________________________
Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________ State ______________________ Zip _______________
Phone: Work __________________________ Home/Cell _____________________________________
Email Address ________________________________________________________________________
Payment: _____ Check # _____
_____ Cash/Money Order
_____ Visa/MasterCard/Discover
Card # _________________________________________Exp Date________________ Code___________
How to Register for a Class
Complete the registration form above and mail
it, along with payment, to Extended Learning
Services, P.O. Box 1024, Hastings, NE 68902. Or
you can drop off your registration and payment at
our office, Platte Building, 550 S Technical Blvd,
Hastings. Please use one form per person. You
may make copies if you need more forms.
Returning students can register online at
www.cccneb.edu/commed. Click on the
Instant Enrollment link. After entering your CCC
ID or Social Security number and the first letter
of your first name, you will be able to search
for classes by key words. The key word for
each class is underlined in green in the title or
description. If a class does not have an underlined
key word, you cannot register online.
Questions? Contact Community Education
Coordinator Linda Cooke at 402-461-2431 or
email [email protected].
To secure your place in a class, payment
should be received at least one week prior to the
class start date unless other arrangements have
been made. If you are unable to attend a class
you’ve registered for, please let us know prior to
the first class meeting so your place can be filled.
No refunds will be given after the first class for
classes that meet one or two times, none after the
second class for classes that meet three or more
times. Your registration fee must accompany your
registration form for all classes. Checks should be
payable to Central Community College.
To support a healthy environment for students, employees and others, Central Community
College has implemented a college-wide smoke-free and tobacco-free policy. Thank you for
doing your part by not using tobacco, alterna ve tobacco products or E-cigare es, either
indoors or outdoors on any college property. Your coopera on is appreciated.
www.cccneb.edu/commed
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Central Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, na onal origin, gender, age,
disability, marital status, or military veteran status as is defined by law in employment, admission, scholarship and
financial aid programs or opera on of its educa onal programs and ac vi es as prescribed by Titles VI and VII of the
City Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educa on Amendments of 1972, Execu ve Order 11246 as amended, sec ons
503 and 504 of the Rehabilita on Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the
Age Discrimina on Acts of 1974 and 1975, and other federal and state laws and regula ons.
Individuals who need accommoda ons as defined by the Americans with Disabili es Act are invited to make
those needs known to an academic advisor, registrar, or student services oﬃcer. Inquiries concerning the applica on
of these laws and regula ons may be directed to the Human Resources Oﬃce, Central Community College, PO Box
4903, Grand Island, NE 68802-4903; (308) 398-7324, or to the director, Oﬃce of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of
Educa on, Washington, DC 20201.
The Central Community College Web site (www.cccneb.edu> AboutCCC>Consumer Informa on) provides
informa on on the following topics: Student Right to Safety, Security and Substance Awareness, Voter Registra on
Form. Printed copies are available from the CCC dean of students’ oﬃce.
Aﬃrma ve Ac on/Equal Opportunity
Refunds will be given upon request if no fica on is
received within 24 hours prior to the start of a class (except where otherwise noted). Please call (402) 461-2431
for cancella ons. If a class is to be canceled because of
low enrollment, refunds will be given and par cipant will
receive no fica on, either by phone call or email.
Refund and Cancella on Policy
Contact Linda Cooke
(402) 461-2431 or (877) 222-0780, ext 2431
[email protected]
Fax: (402) 461-2506
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