Continuing Education provides variety of skills

GCSU’s Continuing Education program provides a way for students and members of the community to take classes that fit their interest even if they are not enrolled at GCSU.

The list of classes is very diverse, with everything from computer classes to dog training.

According to Artis Williamson, the director of Continuing Education, the program is self-sustained and the number of people served over the past year was around 12,000.

“The classes are open to everyone and you can register at any time, even after the class has already started, since our classes aren’t bound by a semester system,” Williamson said.

The exercise classes at Centennial Center are a part of the program as well. The Student Activity Budget Committee, through the student activity fee, pays for the classes so students can take them for free.

GCSU faculty and staff make up some of the class instructors. Jay Lancaster, a support specialist in the Instructional Technology center, teaches computer classes. Heidi Meade, a professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Science, teaches yoga.

Other unique classes offered are cake decorating, which junior nursing major Casey Dotterweich and sophomore pre-nursing major Katheryn Brown regularly attend. Dotterweich said that the class is great downtime for her.

According to Brown they are honing their skills at specific aspects of decorating before they actually decorate whole cakes during the last two classes.

“Last week we learned how to do borders and this week we are learning how to make roses,” Brown said. “Needless to say, I’m super excited.”

The classes are taught in different places conducive to their subject. John Sadosky, who works at Fishing Creek Outfitters, teaches a fly fishing class out on Lake Laurel.

“I have taught fly fishing before to a lot of people,” Sadosky said. “I also used to have a fishing guide service on the Gulf Coast where I taught people a lot about fishing in general.”

The prices of each class vary, but according to Williamson they cover everything you need for the class. Most of the classes are under $100, but there are some that are more expensive, depending on the subject matter. In some of the classes you can get a certification out of it, such as a real estate pre-license. Continuing Education also offers online courses for its students.

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