CHAMPLAIN VALLEY - OUR NATURAL WORLD

SPRING SEMESTER CATALOG 2021

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY
Facilitating collaborative learning for adults of all abilities

                2020 2021 Academic Year Theme

            OUR NATURAL WORLD

Welcome to Our Global Campus
SPRING Semester 2021
Global Campuses Foundation (GCF), a 501(c)(3), supports adults with differing
abilities worldwide in the development of campuses for higher learning.
Academics are tailored to an individual’s      Northeast Kingdom Human Services,
passions, interests and abilities. In          Upper Valley Services, Lincoln Street,
addition to being a student learner, each      Inc., Lamoille County Mental Health
participant is given the opportunity to        Services, Champlain Community
lead classes and teach to their peers. Key     Services, Families First, and Washington
to our mission is valuing the voice and full   County Mental Health Services, as
participation of adults with disabilities      well as a wide variety of individuals,
in the development and operation of            organizations and businesses that
each Global Campus. GCF partners with          support the work of the campuses.

Featured GC CHAMPLAIN VALLEY Participant

                                                     Andy Slusser

                                                     Hi, I’m Andy Slusser and I’ve been
                                                     a member of GC Champlain Valley
                                                     since 2019. I like Champ from the
                                                     Lake Monsters baseball team, facts
                                                     about the Titanic, Disney World, and
                                                     board games, dice and cards. I have a
                                                     job at St. Michael’s College and enjoy
                                                     volunteering on the Ticonderoga at
                                                     the Shelburne Museum. My favorite
                                                     movies are Jurassic World and
                                                     Star Wars the Rise of Skywalker.
                                                     My favorite foods are hot dogs and
                                                     broccoli cheddar soup.

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Global Campuses Foundation
2020~ 2021 Academic Year Theme
OUR NATURAL WORLD

Take a journey with us this academic year as we
explore our natural world. From the depths
of the oceans to highest mountain peaks,
we will learn about the world around us,
what part humans play and what we can
do to preserve our natural resources. Each
campus will find unique and creative ways to
explore this theme as the year unfolds through
science, art, music and literature.

Virtual Learning
In person classes were suspended last spring due to COVID-19 but our learning
continues! The campuses meet weekly and many participants have continued
teaching via Zoom. Spring semester begins at the beginning of April and we will
continue our learning virtually and follow VT Department of Health guidelines
about when we can meet again in person. Please join us this spring for some
exciting online classes!

How to Participate at a Global Campus
AS A STUDENT LEARNER PARTICIPANT you can register for educational offerings and
become a learning member of the campus;

AS A FACULTY PARTICIPANT you can teach and share about a subject, topic, skill,
and/or experience;

AS A STAFF PARTICIPANT you can become a staff member of the campus supporting its
development and successful operations.

AS A COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER: Community volunteers are encouraged to participate in
a variety of ways: assisting participants with research and class planning, supporting
our faculty participants during their classes, co-teaching classes and helping with
community service projects. Academic Coordinators can provide more information on
specific needs at each campus.

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EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS

1 AFRICAN SAFARIS
FACULTY: Andy Slusser
DATE: Thursday, April 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/97441543914

Join Andy for a virtual trip to Africa for a safari! We will learn the best way to find a
good safari tour and some of the sights and animals you might meet on your safari.

2 NATIVE AMERICANS IN VERMONT
FACULTY: Ken Lafoe and Justin Deth
DATE: Thursday, April 15 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/97441543914

Ken and Justin will team up for this class to share about their heritage and make some
music together.

3 SPREADING SUNSHINE
FACULTY: Jessica Kilpeck
DATE: Thursday, April 22 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/97441543914

Help spread a little sunshine and make uplifting artwork for the residents of the
Genesis/Burlington Rehabilitation Center. Supplies will be provided but you can also
include original artwork or a favorite photograph.

4 HIKING VERMONT’S TRAILS WITH JORDAN
FACULTY: Jordan Willey
DATE: Thursday, April 29 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/97441543914

The beautiful spring weather is here so it is time to lace up your hiking shoes and get
outside! Jordan will share some of her favorite hiking spots, some helpful tips as well
as some other great trails in Vermont.

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EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS

5 FINAL FANTASY VIDEO GAME
FACULTY: Paul Betz
DATE: Thursday, May 6 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/97441543914

Join Paul to learn about this video game which takes place in a fictional world. The
inhabitants believe their world is perfect until they discover something evil. Paul will
explain how the game works and why he enjoys it so much!

6 THE PERFECT CUPCAKE
FACULTY: Carol Rhodes
DATE: Thursday, May 13 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/97441543914

Carol is back in the kitchen baking for us again this semester. Join us to learn about
how to make delicious cupcakes with maple frosting.

7 LIFE AS A POLICE OFFICER
FACULTY: Eva Seyller
DATE: Thursday, May 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/97441543914

In this class we will go behind the scenes and learn from local police officers about
their training and how they respond to certain situations.

8 MYSTERY CLASS
FACULTY: Thad Dutil
DATE: Thursday, May 27 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/97441543914

Join us for Thad’s first class and find out what his mysterious topic is!

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EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS

9 IN THE GARDEN
FACULTY: Campus participants
DATE: Thursday, June 3 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/97441543914

If you are a gardener or would like to learn more about gardening, join us to learn the
benefits of gardening and plants that grow well in Vermont.

10 CERTIFICATE DAY
DATE: Thursday, June 10 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/97441543914

Global Campus Champlain Valley will celebrate all our teaching, learning and virtual
accomplishments for the Spring 2021 semester.

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GLOBAL CAMPUS

 CHAMPLAIN VALLEY
   Global Campus Laptop iPad Loaner program
   Want to join a campus online but don’t have a computer?
   We can help!
   Global Campuses Foundation received generous grants from Mascoma
   Bank, Vermont Mutual Insurance Group, and the Agnes M. Lindsay Trust to
   purchase a limited number of laptops and iPads to create a loaner library.

   Contact your Academic Coordinator for more information!

Global Campuses Foundation       www.globalcampuses.org          (802) 272-1438
P.O. Box 732
Williston, VT 05495              pjf@globalcampuses.org          /globalcampuses