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Southwestern Oregon Community College • Winter Term 2022

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New Interim Director takes the helm of Southwestern’s
Small Business Development Center
                                                            It all started with a love                                                                          course work, advised small business owners, and facilitated
                                                            for Greek food. That’s                                                                              “Peer to Peer” mentor groups. She did this for over 13 years
                                                            how Ruthie Painter                                                                                  in the Ashland/Medford area, working with Rogue Community
                                                            found her way into                                                                                  College, as well.
                                                            the restaurant world
                                                                                                                                                                Eight years ago, they moved to Bandon and she began her
                                                            and a lifelong career
                                                                                                                                                                association with Southwestern’s SBDC and Arlene Soto, the
                                                            as a business owner,
                                                                                                                                                                director at the time. For the last three years Painter has been
                                                            entrepreneur, and
                                                                                                                                                                commuting to Southwestern’s campus in Brookings to work with
                                                            mentor. Now she’s
                                                                                                                                                                business owners in Curry county. “I worked with some incredible
                                                            bringing that expertise
                                                                                                                                                                clients in Curry,” says Painter. One sprang to mind because
                                                            to Southwestern’s Small
                                                            Business Development                                                                                it challenged her normal way of working with people. “This
                                                            Center (SBDC) as the                                                                                particular client just needed me to work in a different way than
                                                            new director.                                                                                       what I was used to. I had to adapt, change, and keep convincing
                                                                                                                                                                him along the way that he could do this.” The result was one of
                                         When Ruthie Painter                                                                                                    the most innovative business plans she’d ever helped develop.
                                         opened The Greek
Isle, she was one of the original tenants of the 5th Street Public                                                                                              Painter’s background in start-up, expansion, and leasing
Market in Eugene. All she had were some great recipes and                                                                                                       practices has served her clients well. “I’m good at systems. I
a burning desire to see the business succeed. And it did! The                                                                                                   can analyze an existing system, break it down, and rebuilt it so
Greek Isle became one of the most popular restaurants in the                                                                                                    it’s better. I love people, I love collaboration, and I love building
market’s food court.                                                                                                                                            collaborative teams!”

After selling the restaurant, and a brief move to Hawaii, Painter                                                                                               Interested in tapping into this great resource called Ruthie
and her husband landed in Ashland where she quickly took up                                                                                                     Painter? Make an appointment to meet with her (face-to-face or
with Southern Oregon University (SOU) and became an advisor                                                                                                     over Zoom) or join the Small Business Management course now
for the SBDC associated with SOU. While there she developed                                                                                                     in progress.

         Southwestern Small Business Development Center ● 541-840-4201 ● ruth.painter@socc.edu

GEOLOGY LECTURE SERIES                                                                                                                                             Physics & Astronomy
The 17th Annual Cascadia
Anniversary Lecture
                                                                                                       FRE                                                       eL cture Series
7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Dr. Chris Goldfinger (Oregon State University)                                                                                                                              Oregon’s First Satellite Update
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           FRE
                                                                                                                                                                            Jan. 13, 2022 at 6:30pm
Lessons at the School of Hard Knocks                                                                                                                                        Andrew Greenber, Portland State University
From the ozone hole to global climate change                                                                                                                                Apollo 14 and Coos Bay’s NASA Legacy
7:00 pm, Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Dr. Sean Davis (NOAA)
                                                                                                                                                                            Feb. 3, 2022 at 6:30pm
                                                                                                                                                                            Dr. Aaron Coyner, Professor of Physics at Southwestern

       Lectures are free and streamed live                                                                                                                            In-person on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave.
       from www.socc.edu via Livestream.                                                                                                                                       Venue TBD. Covid-19 state mandates will be enforced.
           All talks are archived for future viewing.                                                                                                                                Watch from home at www.socc.edu via Livestream.
       For more information contact Dr. Ron Metzger                                                                                                                                   For more information contact Dr. Aaron Coyner
            541-888-7216 | rmetzger@socc.edu                                                                                                                                             541-888-7244 | aaron.coyner@socc.edu

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                                                        ● Tutoring                      ● Advising
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‘If you dream it, you can achieve it’
Forest industry wants trained professionals
                                                                                                            – STATS –
                                               ­ evelop brochures for SWOCC’s forestry
                                               d                                               $71, 325
                                               programs. She met with students con-            Average annual southwestern
                                               sidering the forestry program and made          Oregon Forester wage
                                               a presentation to eighth-graders. All the
                                               while, Tasha forwarded opportunities for        $41,661
                                               internships and job shadowing to help           Average annual Forest Technician
                                               Quinn succeed.                                  wage
                                               “Tasha was amazing. She did a great job         3.9% & 3.6%
                                               adapting and rising to the challenge of         Projected increase in Forester and
                                               what COVID presented,” Quinn said. “She         Forest Tech jobs here
                                               was always there answering questions.”
                                                                                               79 & 252
                                                                                               Annual statewide Forester and
                                               Job connections                                 Forest Tech job openings
                                               Most forestry companies want students
                                               with a four-year degree, but not everyone       Innovating
                                               starts there. A networker, Quinn became
                                               involved in the Coos County Chapter for         Southwestern has pledged to provide
                                               Oregon Women in Timber. She graduated           exceptional teaching and engaging
                                               in June and got a seasonal job with the         space. Delivering on that promise, this
                                               Coquille Watershed Association as a weed        fall we opened the new $25 million
                                               technician.                                     Umpqua Hall. Walk into our top-notch
                                                                                               health and science labs, and you’ll
                                               While doing that work, she took a webinar       see busy students. Engaged students.
                                               and learned about Sudden Oak Death, a           Diverse people experimenting and
                                               pathogen killing trees and bushes in Curry      learning together.
                                               County. She got to talking with Oregon
                                               State University Extension Service staff,       We aren’t stopping there. We soon
                                               and mentioned there is nothing on social        will transform our former lab buildings
                                               media about the problem. It was not long        – Coaledo and Sumner Halls – giving
                      Quinn Allen              before Quinn was producing content for
                                               Extension staff to post to social media and
                                                                                               them new life for decades to come.
                                                                                               The college will invest $5.5 million to
                                               creating an info-graphic on the issue for       renovate for a new cybersecurity area
Why not do something you love and make
                                               landowners.                                     and updated dental assisting lab. We’ll
a career out of it? Quinn Allen asked her-
                                                                                               have new classrooms for fire science
self that question a couple years ago. She     About that networking? Through SWOCC,           and criminal justice.
was doing fine with a 15-year career in the    Quinn connected with Pro Forestry
restaurant industry, but she was ready to      Consulting in Coos Bay and landed a job.
try something new. Why not, right?             She soon will be training to become a
                                               timber cruiser, her dream all along.
“I’ve always had a huge love for forests.
I was born and raised in Oregon and I’m        “I’m so much happier outside in the field, in
very proud of our forests,” she said.          the forest,” she said.
Quinn lives in Port Orford, and thought        Quinn, who always seems to be smiling,
about going to community college. She          takes that happiness home to her 6-year-
flipped through SWOCC’s certificate            old son, who “gets to see Mom happy.”
and degree options. A forestry certificate
looked good. She leaped forward, knowing       These days, she comes home from work            Our forestry and natural resources pro-
she could complete entry-level training in     tired, a good tired. She plans to stay          gram will have a new home -- and more.
one year and keep working full-time.           involved with Oregon Women in Timber.           With support of a Mogan Foundation
                                               And, this year she returned to one of           grant, we are hiring new faculty to
                                               SWOCC’s forestry classes as a guest             expand our teaching and explore op-
Hands-on experience                            speaker to encourage others to stay on the      portunities to evolve our curriculum and
                                               path to their careers in forestry.              increase partnerships with industry and
At a small college, there are many op-                                                         university partners.
portunities to learn and get involved.         “The forest industry does really need more
Quinn took advantage of an internship with     people in it, up and coming people,” Quinn      World class education? We are making
forestry instructor Tasha Livingstone to       said.                                           it happen at Southwestern.

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               Workforce & Job Trainings
                              FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES - COOS CAMPUS
               To register: Call 541-888-7352 ● Email firststop@socc.edu ● Visit our office in Stensland Hall

                     Job Training                                                          Maritime Job Training
RE 0100 01 REAL ESTATE BROKER LICENSE COURSE
This accelerated course prepares you to qualify for the Oregon Real Estate
Broker’s License Exam in 10 weeks. A hybrid course, combining live lecture
with 150-hour online home study. The course and instructor are certified by
the OREA. For more information contact Stacey Harrison at 503-551-4467 or
stacy@sts.careers.                                   Instructor: Debra Roth
Location: Newmark 201                                            Cost: $695
Day: Tue 1/4-3/8                                      Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
A study session will be held Saturday 3/12 from 9am-5pm in Newmark 201.                         Maritime Trainings resulting in
                                                                                                USCG recognized credentials –
HE 0509 STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR/AED
This American Heart Association course follows the International Liaison                        completed quickly and locally!
Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) standards and OSHA requirements
to prepare the student with knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to
recognize and provide care in first aid, respiratory and cardiac emergencies.                    Start with an entry level course
Instructor: Mike Will
Location: Newmark 201                                              Cost: $75
                                                                                                     such as Able Seaman.
HE 0509 03       Day: Fri 1/21                         Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
HE 0509 04       Day: Fri 2/18                         Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
                                                                                              Upgrade courses available for mariners
                                                                                               such as Master/Mate Fishing Vessel
HE 0533 02 AHA BLS HEALTHCARE PROVIDER                                                           and Combined Radar & ARPA.
This American Heart Association basic life support course teaches health-
care professionals how to perform CPR on victims of all ages, as well as oth-
er lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.
Instructor: Mike Will                                                                    For a complete list of courses & dates visit:
Location: Newmark 201                                                  Cost: $100
Day: Fri 3/18                                             Time: 8:30am-12:30pm                 columbiapacificmaritime.com
WKFC 0525 PLUMBER APPRENTICESHIP                                                             For information call 503-841-6066
Plumber apprentices are in need! Guidance on the apprenticeship applica-
tion process is available as well as local trainings. For information please
                                                                                                 All classes take place at the Newmark Center.
contact Randall Tyle at 541-344-6473 or mid-oregon@aol.com.

                                          ONLINE JOB TRAINING COURSES
IND 4100 02 TRAFFIC CONTROL FLAGGER                                                    CHILD CARE PROVIDER TRAININGS
CERTIFICATION                                                                          Southwestern childcare provider classes are offered through CARE
Motivated participants can complete this course in a day! This training is an          Connections Child Care Resource & Referral. Classes are now being offered
ODOT approved, safety training course covering the requirements for flag-              online. Please call to inquire and/or to register at 541-888-7957.
gers and approved techniques for moving traffic cautiously and consistently            The following classes are currently being offered:
through work zones. Must be over 18. The class book is included in the cost;           ● Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Care Orientation*
this book is needed to complete the training and is mailed to you. You will re-        ● Introduction to Registered Family Part 2*
ceive necessary credentials for employment upon successful completion.                 ● Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN)
Instructor: Michelle Holifield                                                         ● Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS)
Location: Online - On Demand                                      Cost: $145
                                                                                       *These trainings have an online component that must be completed prior to
                                                                                       taking this course.

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                                                             Check out these short-term, online, on-demand
                                                            job training programs that will get you the skills
                                                                 that are in high demand by employers.
                                                             To register for these courses call Anna Cole at 541-888-7328.

 Complete                  AH 0505 CERTIFIED PHYSICAL                               CIS 0505 COMPTIA IT FUNDAMENTALS
  all these                 THERAPY AIDE                                            Learn to identify and understand the purpose of computer components.
                             In this course you will learn the role, responsi-      Define and identify basic security threats. Testing voucher included to take
 trainings                   bilities, and qualifications of the certified physi-   CompTIA’s CompTIA IT Fundamentals FC0-U61 Certification exam upon
quickly and                  cal therapy aide in various healthcare settings.       successful completion of the course.
                                        36 weeks access            Cost: $1995      26 weeks access                  Cost: $895                      Hours: 100
on your own                                 Hours: 190
 schedule.                                                                          CIS 0510 COMPTIA NETWORK+
                                                                                    Learn to install, configure, and differentiate between common network devic-
                                                                                    es, routing protocols, computer forensic practices, and addressing and cloud
                                                                                    computing technologies. Testing voucher of CompTIA’s CompTIA Network+
                                                                                    certification exam after successful completion of the course.
                                                                                    26 weeks access                    Cost: $1695                   Hours: 110

                                                                                    CIS 0520 COMPTIA SECURITY+
                                                                                    Learn to perform network design security, risk calculations, penetration test-
                                                                                    ing, and risk management. Implement device security, wireless security, stat-
                                                                                    ic environment security, secure authentication methods, and authorization
                                                                                    models. Testing voucher included to take CompTIA’s CompTIA™ Security+
                                                                                    Exam SY0-601 and become compliant to Department of Defense (DoD) Di-
AH 0510 CERTIFIED MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE                                            rective 8570 upon successful completion of the course.
ASSISTANT                                                                           24 weeks access                Cost: $1695                         Hours: 80
Master multitasking as it relates to scheduling appointments, processing
insurance requests, maintaining records and corresponding with patients.            CIS 0530 SYSTEMS SECURITY CERTIFIED
26 weeks access                   Cost: $1495                    Hours: 160
                                                                                    PRACTITIONER
                                                                                    Learn to understand the dynamics of data communication, identify and
BA 0515 CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL                                       mitigate malicious codes such as viruses, Trojans, logic bombs, social
This course prepares you to take the CAP exam offered by the International          engineering, insider threats, data theft, DDoS, spoofing, Phishing, Pharm-
Association of Administrative Professionals, and provides you with the es-          ing, and spam. Testing voucher to take (ISC)2’s Systems Security Certified
sential skills and knowledge to effectively work as an administrative assis-        Practitioner exam upon successful completion of the course.
tant.                                                                               26 weeks access                  Cost: $1595                       Hours: 80
24 weeks access                 Cost: $1695                       Hours: 90

                                                                                    IND 0505 HVAC/R TECHNICIAN
BA 0520 CALL CENTER REPRESENTATIVE                                                  Learn to properly install and put into opera-
In this course, you will learn the departmental functions within contact cen-       tion air-conditioning systems. Troubleshoot          FOR A
ters and the metrics associated with performance.                                   mechanical and electrical problems in
12 weeks access                   Cost: $595                       Hours: 19        air-conditioning and heat pump
                                                                                                                                     COMPLETE LIST
                                                                                    systems. Testing                                OF COURSES VISIT:
BA 0525 CALL CENTER SUPERVISOR                                                      voucher included
                                                                                                                                    www.socc.edu/
Learn the essentials for supervising and leading call center teams, including       to take HVAC Ex-
performance management, time management, and coaching techniques.                   cellence’s EPA                                    workforce-
26 weeks access                  Cost: $2195                       Hours: 45        608 Certifica-                                   development
                                                                                    tion – HVAC
BA 0530 CALL CENTER MANAGER                                                         Excellence                                        Or call us!
26 weeks access                 Cost: $2995                          Hours: 55      Exam upon
                                                                                    successful
IND 0510 FREIGHT BROKER/AGENT                                                       completion.
Learn to use the documents and software common to this industry, transpor-          52 weeks
tation law, insurance, and agreements and contracts. How to set up and run          access
your business, including recordkeeping, determining quotes, and negotiation         Cost: $2895
and marketing techniques.                                                           Hours: 162
26 weeks access                 Cost: $1895                     Hours: 180

                                                                                                             541-888-7328
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                            Community Education
Southwestern’s Community Education offers life-long learning and personal enrichment opportunities to the community. Non-credit classes are provided by
qualified instructors from our community. Course and section numbers are located before course title. Winter term classes are 11 weeks long lasting from
January 4 to March 17 unless otherwise indicated by a date(s).

                              FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES - COOS CAMPUS
               To register: Call 541-888-7352 ● Email firststop@socc.edu ● Visit our office in Stensland Hall

                          The Arts                                                          Fitness & Recreation
           ART 0130 01 NATURAL FIBER                                                 PE 0517 01 JUDO
NEW       CROCHETED BEANIE                                                           Guides students through basic skill development in the fundamentals all the
Learn the benefits of natural fibers (wool and mohair), how to crochet and           way through the advanced skills and techniques of Judo. Students will de-
finish a beanie, and how to care for their finished fiber art after use. Materials   velop their knowledge and understanding of Judo and the benefits towards
and equipment provided. Each person will complete a beanie within the time           implementing it as an ideal form of physical exercise, character building and
frame of the class. An overview of processing the natural fibers from raw            a reliable system of self-defense.                 Instructor: Clayton Willett
fleece to yarn will also be provided.                   Instructor: Kristi Kistner   Location: Prosper Hall Mat Room 3                                  Cost: $75
Location: Eden 7                                                        Cost: $85    Days: Tue, Thur                                        Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Day: Sat 2/26 & 3/12                                     Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
                                                                                     PE 0518 01 KARATE
                                                                                     Introduces students to basic skill development in the fundamentals all the
NEW        ART 0144 01 YARN DYEING                                                   way through the advanced skills and techniques of Karate. Students will de-
Learn the benefits of natural fibers (wool and mohair) and processing the            velop their knowledge and understanding of Karate and the benefits towards
natural fibers from raw fleece into yarn. The focus of the class will be hand-       implementing it as an ideal form of physical exercise, character building and
dyeing hand-spun yarn. How to finish the dyed yarn for use in crochet or             a reliable system of self-defense.                 Instructor: Clayton Willett
knitting projects will also be covered. Materials and equipment provided.            Location: Prosper Hall Mat Room 3                                  Cost: $75
Instructor: Kristi Kistner                                                           Days: Mon, Wed                                         Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Location: Eden 7                                                     Cost: $99
Day: Sat 2/12                                           Time: 9:00am-1:00pm          PE 0201 01 BELLY DANCE
                                                                                     Belly Dance has long been admired as a form of dance that is sensual, excit-
                                                                                     ing, uplifting, healing, and fun! This class gives you the understanding of ba-
NEW        ART 0137 01 YARN SPINNING                                                 sic belly dance technique, posturing, language, move execution and it helps
The focus of this class is fiber preparation prior to spinning and then spinning     you to build necessary strength. Some use of finger cymbals or veil may be
yarn with a drop spindle. How to finish hand-spun yarn for use in crochet            covered as the course progresses.                       Instructor: Zendra Tams
or knitting projects will also be covered. Materials and equipment provided.         Location: Rec Center 131                                               Cost: $85
Instructor: Kristi Kistner                                                           Days: Mon                                                 Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Eden 7                                                      Cost: $95
Day: Sat 1/22 & 1/29                                     Time: 9:00am-12:00pm        PE 0410 01 CHILDREN’S JUDO
                                                                                     Judo focuses on throwing and grappling techniques where execution is
                                                                                     based on balance, leverage and agility. This course is designed to introduce
ART 0257 01 CERAMICS BASICS                                                          students age 6-15 to the fundamentals of Judo.        Instructor: Rob Schab
Explore in a studio setting the art of working in clay. In this course, students
                                                                                     Location: Prosper Hall Mat Room 3                                  Cost: $65
are guided to develop skills with hand-building and wheel-throwing tech-
                                                                                     Days: Tue, Thur                                       Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
niques. Perfect for beginning and intermediate potters.
Instructor: Annie Pollard
Location: Eden 5                                                     Cost: $129      PE 0507 01 YOGA FOR HEALTH – BEGINNER
Day: Tue                                                 Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm         Restorative, therapeutic yoga practice safe and comfortable. Improve pos-
                                                                                     ture, balance, strength, flexibility and stress reduction while calming and
                                                                                     quieting the mind. Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Hatha yoga styles are practiced with
                                                                                     props for comfort and safety. Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and foam rollers will

               Special Interest                                                      not be provided. Patrons may bring their own.
                                                                                     Location: Rec Center Room 121
                                                                                     Day: Mon
                                                                                                                                         Instructor: Linda Laverty
                                                                                                                                                         Cost: $69
                                                                                                                                            Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

GS 0150 01 EVERYDAY WEATHER                                                          PE 0506 01 YOGA FOR HEALTH – INTERMEDIATE
This course will cover the basics of several aspects of weather, including           A more challenging yoga practice with benefits of restorative and therapeutic
global atmospheric circulations, fronts, cloud types, precipitation formation,       results for improved posture, balance, strength, flexibility and stress reduc-
and how to interpret readily internet-available weather charts, radar and sat-       tion, while calming and quieting the mind. Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and
ellite imagery.                                                                      foam rollers will not be provided. Patrons may bring their own.
Instructor: Brenda Belongie                                                          Instructor: Linda Laverty
Location: Newmark 201                                               Cost: $65        Location: Rec Center 121                                             Cost: $69
Day: Sat 1/8-2/12                                   Time: 10:00am-12:00pm            Day: Wed                                               Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

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                                                               COOKING
CRT 0145 01 THE SECRET’S IN THE SAUCE!
Do you want to learn how to make a killer sauce to compliment any meal? In
                                                                                   NEW        CRT 0129 01 VEGAN COOKING
this course you will learn to make a variety of sauces that the chef has cho-      What is more beautiful that the vibrant colors of nature made fruits and vege-
sen to explore. The possibilities range from the five classical grand sauces       tables? Come learn about vegan cooking! This course will cover such things
that are the basis for most other sauces; béchamel, velouté, brown or esp-         as the benefits, sourcing, variety, basic flavor combinations, and amazing
agnole sauce, tomato sauce, and hollandaise.                                       recipes that will leave you yearning for more. For persons new to vegan
Instructor: Randy Torres                                                           eating Laura is sure to delight your taste buds, you may even find yourself
Location: OCCI 121                                                 Cost: $85       considering a lifestyle change. Those of you who are already eating vegan
Day: Sat 1/22                                        Time: 9:00am-12:00pm          you will also benefit from this course. Give yourself some new ideas and
                                                                                   share thoughts with your expert Chef on how to revamp some of your cur-
                                                                                   rent recipes.
CRT 0140 01 SOUP DU JOUR                                                           Instructor: Laura Williams
This class will explore a surprise soup chosen by one of our chefs. The            Location: OCCI 121                                                   Cost: $85
soup will either be a clear or thick soup. Clear soups include flavored stocks,    Day: Sat 3/5                                           Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
broths, and consommés, and include soups such as chicken noodle soup
and French onion soup. Thick soups include cream and purée soups, such
as bisques or cream of tomato soup. Stock or broth is the basic ingredient         Please Note: As a safety precaution all students attending cooking classes
in clear soups.                                                                    must wear pants and closed toe shoes. Menu items are subject to change
Instructor: Randy Torres                                                           based on availability, costs, and shipping times. Due to this we are unable
Location: OCCI 121                                                   Cost: $85     to provide specific information on the dishes that will be created prior to the
Day: Sat 2/26                                          Time: 9:00am-12:00pm        day of class.

                                           ONLINE COMMUNITY CLASSES
                                   These online courses are accessed through mylakerlink.socc.edu.
                 After registering, log into myLakerLink and click on eLearning Courses under Quick Links for access to your class.

                                                                                   WR 0100 65 WRITING YOUR AUTOBIOGRAPHY
               Special Interest                                                    Who better to tell your story than YOU? Come and learn how to put together
                                                                                   all of your stories into a book. Your autobiography is sure to be something
                                                                                   cherished. This course will introduce you to the techniques of writing an au-
NEW        CE 0205 01 ART AND THE BRAIN                                            tobiography. Instruction will include method, style, and organization. You will
                                                                                   collaborate with your classmates and the instructor in class in order to de-
Art is definitional of what it is to be human. Our ability to appreciate or make   velop writing techniques.                             Instructor: Sally Harrold
art hinges on personal characteristics and cultural preferences. This course       Location: Live Online Zoom                                         Cost: $105
explores some important perceptual and cognitive foundations that give rise        Day: Monday                                             Time: 1:30pm-4:00pm
to aesthetic preferences and choices. For example, are there any differences
in: crafting compositions in left- versus right handers; how children of vari-
ous ages represent “reality”; or what each cerebral hemisphere “sees” and
“feels”?
Location: Live Online Zoom
                                                    Instructor: George Conesa
                                                                      Cost: $109
                                                                                                                Fitness
Day: Sat 1/8-3/12                                      Time: 10:00am-12:00pm       PE 0503 65 PILATES® EXERCISE
                                                                                   Pilates® is a body conditioning routine that helps build flexibility, muscle
                                                                                   strength, and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. It
ENG 0110 01 POETRY                                                                 puts emphasis on spinal and pelvic alignment, breathing, and developing a
In this course students will explore and examine classic poets such as Emily
                                                                                   strong core, as well as improving coordination and balance.
Dickinson, William Wordsworth and John Milton through discussion posts,
                                                                                   Instructor: Melissa Loudenbeck
close-reading exercises and practice exercises. Get to know the major com-
                                                                                   Location: Online-On Demand                                   Cost: $103.50
ponents of poetry, understand structure and learn how to identify stanza and
rhyme formats. Designed to engage students in riveting and educational
discussion to increase their understanding and awareness of the major ele-         PE 0535 65 DANCE FITNESS
ments present in poetry as they create their own works, displaying what they       Dance Fitness fuses fitness, entertainment and culture into an addictive
have learned. Optional bi-weekly Zoom sessions included.                           dance-fitness class. The course utilizes the principles of fitness interval train-
Instructor: Tyana Brown                                                            ing and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total
Location: Online-On Demand                                         Cost: $99       body toning. It is a way of mixing body sculpting movements with easy-to-
                                                                                   follow dance steps. Inspired by fun and upbeat dance music, using a variety
                                                                                   of dance styles in the routines.              Instructor: Melissa Loudenbeck
ENG 0105 65 SHAKESPEARE                                                            Location: Online-On Demand                                       Cost: $103.50
This course introduces students to the plays of William Shakespeare. Stu-
dents will explore and examine major themes and genres (such as comedy,
romance, tragedy and history) present within his plays through discussion          PE 0505 65 TURBO KICK
posts and close-reading exercises. Get to know main characters, understand         Turbo Kick is a combination of kickboxing moves, as well as a unique blend
plot structure and learn how to interpret his plays. Designed to engage stu-       of interval strength and endurance training all perfectly choreographed to
dents in riveting and educational discussion to increase their understanding       high energy and motivating music. It’s the ultimate cardiovascular challenge
and awareness of the major elements present in Shakespeare’s work. Op-             that is perfect for the high-level athlete and the exercise novice. Turbo Kick
tional bi-weekly Zoom sessions included.                                           requires no previous kickboxing experience or equipment. It’s high intensity,
Instructor: Tyana Brown                                                            fast-paced, and totally addicting!             Instructor: Melissa Loudenbeck
Location: Online-On Demand                                         Cost: $99       Location: Online-On Demand                                       Cost: $103.50

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Southwestern Oregon Community College • Winter Term 2022
                                                                                    PERIODICALS
 SOUTHWESTERN
                                                                                                                            CURRY CAMPUS
                                                                                      POSTAGE
 Oregon Community College                                                              PAID AT
 1988 Newmark Ave.                                                                  COOS BAY, OR
 Coos Bay, OR 97420		                        ECRWSS
                   RESIDENTIAL POSTAL CUSTOMER                                                                                CLASSES
                 To register: Call 541-813-1667 ● Email curryfirststop@socc.edu ● Visit us on the Curry Campus

                           Job Training                                                                                                                    Fitness
HE 0509 STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR/AED                                                                                 PE 0570 01 LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
This course follows the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (IL-                                        This class uses easy to follow dance steps and rhythmic movements that are
COR) standards and OSHA requirements to prepare the student with knowl-                                              choreographed to upbeat music. This is a fun way to get you moving while
edge, skills, and techniques necessary to recognize and provide care in first                                        improving your cardiovascular system, muscle strength, flexibility, and bal-
aid, respiratory and cardiac emergencies. American Heart Association cards                                           ance, while boosting your overall fitness level. Please bring a matt.
will be issued upon successful completion of the course.                                                             Instructor: Mary Whitaker                    Location: Curry Campus 138A/B
Instructor: Amber Espinoza                                                                                           Day: Tue, Thur     Time: 8:30am-9:45am                              Cost: $63
Location: Curry Campus 137A/B                                    Cost: $75
HE 0509 01       Day: Thur 1/13                      Time: 8:30am-12:30pm                                            PE 0504 01 TAI CHI
HE 0509 02       Day: Thur 2/10                      Time: 8:30am-12:30pm                                            This is a gentle, relaxed non-sweat, personal exercise (translated as the
                                                                                                                     “Grand Ultimate”) for any age. The ‘Yang Form’ will be taught along with ‘Chi
HE 0533 01 AHA BLS HEALTHCARE PROVIDER                                                                               Gwa’ (circulating breath) and ‘Silk Cocoon Chen’ (fine intertwining energy).
This basic life support course teaches healthcare professionals how to per-                                          Instructor: Deane McConnell                Location: Curry Campus 137A/B
form CPR on victims of all ages, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide                                       Day: Tues           Time: 10:00am-11:30am                          Cost: $63
variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. American Heart Associa-
tion cards will be issued upon successful completion of the course.                                                  PE 0506 02 YOGA FOR HEALTH
Instructor: Amber Espinoza                                                                                           A yoga practice with benefits of restorative and therapeutic results for im-
Location: Curry Campus 137A/B                                     Cost: $100                                         proved posture, balance, strength, flexibility and stress reduction, while
Day: Thur 3/10                                        Time: 8:30am-12:30pm                                           calming and quieting the mind. Yoga mats, yoga blocks, yoga straps, and
                                                                                                                     foam rollers will not be provided. Patrons may bring their own.
                                                                                                                     Instructor: Glencora Powers                 Location: Curry Campus 138A/B
                    Special Interest                                                                                 Day: Mon, Wed        Time: 8:30-9:50am                           Cost: $63

                                                                                                                     PE 0503 01 PILATES® EXERCISE
WR 0105 01 CREATIVE WRITING & STORY WORLDS                                                                           Pilates® is a body conditioning routine that helps build flexibility, muscle
This course introduces the theory, techniques, and practice of fiction writing                                       strength, and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. It
to the beginning student. Writing exercises, both to take home and to do in                                          puts emphasis on spinal and pelvic alignment, breathing, and developing a
the classroom, complement the discussions, and are critiqued. Part of each                                           strong core, as well as improving coordination and balance. Pilates® is also
week is spent in discussion.                                                                                         helpful in preventing and rehabilitating from injuries, improving posture, and
Instructor: Laec Christensen                                                                                         increasing flexibility, circulation, and balance. Mats, blocks, straps, and foam
Location: Curry Campus 118                                        Cost: $109                                         rollers will not be provided. Patrons may bring their own.
Day: Fri 01/07-03/11                                  Time: 3:00pm-4:55pm                                            Instructor: Glencora Powers                    Location: Curry Campus 138A/B
                                                                                                                     Day: Mon, Wed         Time: 10:00am-11:00am                            Cost: $63

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