Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach Fall 2025 Catalog

FALLFOCUS

As we head into fall, a season of fresh starts and big ideas, our team is excitedto invite you to explore new opportunities at The Wedge PoweredbySIUE,whereinnovation,education,andcommunitycollideintheheartofhistoricdowntownAlton.

More than just a building, The Wedge is a bold investment in our region’s digitalfuture. This state-of-the-art social impact hub brings together entrepreneurs, educators, and community leaders to create real solutions and spark economic growth across the MetroEast. With sharedworkspaces, private offices, event venues, and a rooftop terrace, The Wedge offers the perfect environment to launch your nextproject,growyourskills, orjustconnectwithotherswhoarebuildingwhat’snext.

Thisfall,we’rerollingoutadynamiclineupofprofessionaldevelopmentworkshops,personalenrichmentopportunities,andcollaborative programsdesignedtomeetlearnersandleadersrightwheretheyare.Fromdataandtechtosustainabilityandstorytelling—there’s somethingatTheWedgeforanyonereadytoengagewiththefuture.CheckoutalleventsatTheWedgeatthewedgealton.com.

We hope you’ll stop by, sign up, or simply reach out tolearn more. Together, let’s make this falla season of progress, purpose, and possibility.

Warmly, TheOnlineServicesandEducationalOutreachTeam

ONLINEREGISTRATION

How to Create an Account and Registerfor Online Services and Educational Outreach Programs

1. Create an account.

If this is your first time registering for a membership, trip or non-credit course online, you must create an account.

• Goto:https://www.enrole.com/siue/

• Clickon“SignIn/CreateAcct”intheleftnavigationmenu.

• Select“CreateAccount”andproceedtoenteryourinformation.

• Besuretoselect“Yes”toreceiveemailsandmailingsfromus with information about upcoming programs.

• Also,youwillwanttoselect“Individuals”beforeclicking “Submit” at the bottom of the page.

2. Add items to your cart.

Afteryouhavecreatedanaccountorloggedin,usethenavigation on the left to select which category/courses/memberships/trips you want toadd to your cart. Once you find the item you want toadd, click “AddtoCart.”

• IfyourcourseishostedontheSIUEEdwardsvillecampus,there may be parking charges included. Select “Registration Fee–WithoutParking,”ifyoueitherwouldnotliketopayforaparking passorareassociatedwiththeUniversityandhaveaUniversity hangtag.Select“RegistrationFee–ParkingIncluded”ifyouwould liketoobtainaparkingpassforthedurationoftheoffering.

• Fromhereyoumayeithercontinueshoppingorcheckout.Ifyou areregisteringforacoursethatrequiresapromocode,youmay enterit on thisscreen. Follow the prompts on the subsequent screens.

3. Completing your registration.

Inyourshoppingcart,youshouldseeyournameunder “AttendeeList”andundertheitem(s)forwhichyouareregistering.

• Ifthereismorethanonememberofyourhouseholdattending, you may register both people forthe event at the same time by clicking “Add Another Attendee” at the bottom of the page.

• You may also add additional programs and registerforall the programs in which you are interestedat once.Clicking “Submit Order,” you will be redirectedto the CashNet payment portal.

• Pleaseenteryourcreditcardinformationtocompleteyour registrationandclick“ContinueCheckout”atthebottomof thepage.

• You will be redirectedto areview page where you can review yourorderbeforefinallysubmittingyourorder.

• Your orderis not placeduntil you finalize your registration andaretakentoapagewith“Thankyou.Yourorderhas beenplaced.”atthetopofthepage.

For any issues with registration or payment, please call 618-650-3213 to receive assistance.

WHAT’S

CreativeArts

CulinaryArts

PersonalEnrichment

OFF-CAMPUS AND CORPORATE

siue.edu/corporate

Corporate Affiliates Pilot Program

SIUEisrollingoutanewpilotprogramforcorporations,non-profits, andgovernmententitiesthatoffertuitionreimbursementto employees.Throughasimplecontractbetweentheemployer andSIUE,employeesreceiveawaivedapplicationfee,atuition discount, and concierge service such as registration help, a dedicated contact forquestions that may arise, and assistance navigatingareturntotheclassroomforbusyworkingadults.If your company offers tuition reimbursementand you’re not already receivingthisbenefit,contactourofficetodaytodiscussthis exciting new opportunity because openings are limited!

TraditionalCorporatePartnerships

SIUEpartnerswithorganizationstooffereducationalandtraining opportunitiesfortheiremployees.Throughauniquecontractual agreement, credit and non-credit opportunities are available to yourstaffsotheycanearnadvancedcredentialswithoutever receivingabillfromSIUE.Partnershipstudentsbenefitfrom curriculumspecificallydesignedfortheworkingprofessional.Ifyou donotseeyouremployeronthislist,wewillbepleasedtowork with your human resources department toadd your organization to ourgrowinglistofpartnerswhorecognizethevalueofinvestingin theiremployees’professionaldevelopment.

Formoreinformation,pleasecontact:

LaceyWieseman

Assistant Directorof Off-Campus and Corporate Partnerships lwiesem@siue.edu|618-650-3208

JUNIOR COUGARS AT COLLEGE

WhetheryourJuniorCougarisdevelopinginterestsinnewtopicsorhasacareeralreadypickedout,wehaveanewsetofofferingstogive themthechancetoexploretheirinterestsandhearaboutnewcareeropportunities,aswellasacouplenewcoursesforyouasyourJunior Cougargrows up. Join our staff on campus and partners off-campus tolearn aboutavarietyofnew topics, experiences, and information asweexploreandlearntogether!

FamilySTEAMChallenge

Wanttotryascientificdemonstrationwithyourfamily?Wewillfeaturefivedifferent activitiesthatfocusonscience,technology,engineering,artandmathematics (STEAM) concepts foryou to try with some of the kids in your life. Bring your science enthusiaststothisSTEMdayandlearnsomefunexperimentsyoucanreplicateat home. This event is intended foradults and kids ages K-4th grade.

CourseFee:$20perfamily Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Oct. 25

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

SIUE BELLEVILLE CAMPUS

WelcometotheSIUEBellevilleCampus

locatedat 2300 W. Main Street (Old MainHall),Belleville!Avarietyof offeringswillbehostedonthiscampus throughoutthefallsemester.As programs are expanding, new offerings maybeaddedthroughoutthesemester, socheckouronlinecatalogregularly.

PollutionPreventionforMunicipalOperations

Thiscoursewillfulfillmunicipaloperationsworkers’educationand trainingrequirementstosupportourregion’sstormwatermunicipal separatestormsystem(MS4)permitrequirements.With20years of experience, the course leaders will providean overview of applicablestormwaterregulations.Participantswilllearnabout potentialsourcesofstormwatercontaminationandwaystominimize the waterquality impact of municipal activities, such as park andopenspacemaintenance,fleetandbuildingspace maintenance,constructionandlanddisturbances,andstorm drain system maintenance. The CEU and PDH will be available uponcoursecompletion.

Course Fee: $25

Wednesday, 8-9 a.m., Nov. 5 SIUE BellevilleCampus

Vinyasa-inspired Yoga (Flow Yoga)

Vinyasayoga,orflowyoga,isafunanddynamicstylewhereyou movethroughposesinsyncwithyourbreath.UnlikeAshtanga yoga,thereisnosetroutine.Everyclassisalittledifferent,which allows for more creativity, variety, and freedom to move how it feels best foryou.Each class is open toalllevels and is easy to modify so you can make it your own!

CourseFee:$15

Two Sections Available:

Section 1: Mondays, 7-8 p.m., Sept. 8-29, Section 2: Mondays, 7-8 p.m., Nov. 3-Dec. 1

SIUE BellevilleCampus

Heartsaver® CPR/AED Certification

Nomedicaltraining?Noproblem!Heartsaver® courses are designedforanyonewillingtolearnfirst-aidbasicsforthemost commonfirst-aidemergencies.Youwillreceivehands-ontraining incardiopulmonaryresuscitation(CPR)andlearntousean Automatic External Defibrillator(AED) in a safe, timely, and effectivemanner.Youwillreceiveatwo-yearcertificationcard uponcoursecompletion.

Course Fee: $99

Two Sessions Available:

Session 1: Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Nov. 5

Session 2: Thursday, 5-8 p.m., Nov. 6

SIUE BellevilleCampus

SIUE BELLEVILLE CAMPUS OFFERINGS (CONT.)

Mental Health Toolbox: FoundationsforWell-being

Thisintroductorycoursewillequipyouwithessentialtoolsand strategiesformaintainingandimprovingmentalwell-being.You willreceiveacomprehensiveoverviewofmentalhealth,including commonchallengessuchasstress,anxiety,anddepression,and explorepositivepsychologypracticeslikemindfulness,self-care, andemotionalregulation.Gainconfidencetoidentifymental healthneeds,practiceself-awareness,andfosterresilienceindaily lifethroughinteractivelessonsandpracticalexercises.

CourseFee:$18Adults; FreeforStudents

Thursday,6-8p.m.,October23

SIUE BellevilleCampus

Grant Writing and Management for PublicAgenciesandNon-Profits

FromfindingtherightNoticeofFunding Opportunitiesthrough closingoutawards,thiscoursewillfamiliarizeyouwiththegrant process.Writinggrantproposalsinthepublicandnon-profitworld can be a daunting task but it is increasingly important to secure operationalfundsandensureorganizationalcontinuity.Whilethe course focuses primarily on federalgrants, we will also discuss types of grants and how theymay differfrom federal programs. This course will provide insight and tips into the three main componentsofgrants. By the end of the course,learners will haveinsightintofindingthebestgrant opportunitiesfortheir organization’sneeds,learnhowtowriteacompetitiveproposal, andunderstandhowtomanageawardscorrectlytoensure successandcompliancewithfundingrulesandaudits.

Course Fee: $29

Thursday, 5-8 p.m., Oct. 9

SIUE BellevilleCampus

Banking Basics for Students

Thiscourseprovidesadvice,guidance,andperspectivethatwill helpyoumakethemostoutofyourmoney.Thiseasy-to-understand coursecoversdifferentfinancialtopicsandoffershandouts and assessments to get you on the roadto financial well-being. This course prepares students for banking by teaching them the importance of money management, saving, creditworthiness, and safeguardingfinancialinformation.Youwillreviewbasicbanking terms andconcepts, the relationship between income and expenses, savings and spending plans, and ways to invest and grow money tobuildastablefinancialfuture.

CourseFee:Free Wednesday,6-7p.m.,Sept.10

SIUE BellevilleCampus

How to Holiday on a Budget

Spend smart and stress less this holiday season. This 60-minute course is a guide to holiday money management. Learnhow to buildarealisticholidaybudget,discoversmartshoppingstrategies, andexploregift-givingalternativesthatwillhelpyousavemoney withoutsacrificingholidaycheer.Thiscourseincludeshands-on activities,worksheets,andotherhelpfulresourcestohelpkeep yourfinancesontrackthisholidayseason.

CourseFee:Free

Monday, 6-7 p.m., Oct. 6

SIUE BellevilleCampus

Short Story Writing

Whetheryou’vebeenwantingtoexplorecreativewritingoryou’ve beendoingitforyears,thiscoursewillhelpyoudevelopskillsto write alltypes of stories. Have fun with the group, create your own short stories, and take the opportunity to share your work and receive feedback on how to make it even better. By the end of the class, you will have astory that you can submit to competitions andliterarymagazinesorjustsharewithfriendsandfamily.

Course Fee: $59

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 12-Dec.3

SIUE BellevilleCampus

Subconscious Writing

Doyouhaveawritingprojectthatnevergetsoffthegroundorfizzles out because you don’t know what to write next? In this course, we’lldiscusssubconsciouswritinganditstoolsandstrategiesto helpyouwritemorecreativelyandhavemorefun.Relaxandlet yoursubconscioustakeover,andwe’lldiscussthethoughtsand storiesjustbelowthesurfaceofyourmind.

Course Fee: $59

Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 16-Oct. 7

SIUE BellevilleCampus

ScreenwritingBootcamp

If you’re a movie orTV lover and havealways wantedto try your hand at writing a script, this is your chance to make it happen. Thiscoursewilllookatthethreecoreelementsofscreenwriting, includingformatting,craft,andstorytelling,andwillexplainhowto usetoday’ssoftware.Workonascriptforashortfilm,afeature, oratelevisiondramaorcomedy,andhavefunintheprocess!

Course Fee: $59

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 17-Oct. 8

SIUE BellevilleCampus

Creative Writing

Doyou have astory you would like to tell, butyou’re not sure where to start? Join us in exploring the many ways you can make that story a reality. In this course, you willlookat fiction, creative nonfiction,andnon-fictionnarratives,examinethepartsofastory, andlearnhowtodevelopthemeffectively.Whetherthisisyour firsttimewritingoryou’reanoldpro,youwillhaveachanceto hone your craft and have a lot of fun along the way.

Course Fee: $59

Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 14-Nov. 4

SIUE BellevilleCampus

CreativeNonfiction

Lifecangiveussomanyfascinatinganecdotes—here’syour chancetodevelopthemintostoriesyoucanwriteforyourfamily and friends or share with a wider audience. The course covers so manytypesofwriting,frommemoirsandpoetrytohistorical writing and personal essays. Start from something that has happenedandthenbuilditintoacompellingpieceofwork! Here’s your chance to have fun exploring the subject, whether you’vebeenwritingcreativenonfictionforyearsortryingitout forthefirsttime.

Course Fee: $59 Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 15-Nov. 5

SIUE BellevilleCampus

INTENSIVEENGLISHPATHWAY

StrengthenYourEnglishSkills

SIUE’sIntensiveEnglishPathway(IEP)isagreatresource forthosewhowouldliketostrengthentheirEnglishskillsandimprovereading,writing, listeningand/orspeakingthroughinteractiveclasses.ThisprogramoffersaffordableclassestoEnglishlanguagelearnersinmultipleskill sets.Each semester, theIEP offers a varietyof Englishlanguage classes to suitlearners’ needs. Courses run in eight-week blocks throughout theacademicyearandaverage50minutesperweek.

Registrationdeadlinesareoneweekpriortoeachsessionstartdate.

Visit siue.edu/iep for up-to-date information on course namesandschedules. Contact Asha Mattan at amattan@siue.edu for more information.

CAREERSINWATERTREATMENTTECHNOLOGY

SIUEENVIRONMENTALRESOURCESTRAININGCENTER

Water Quality Control Operations Program

ProgramCost:$9,900 siue.edu/ertc

PROGRAM

TheSIUEEnvironmentalResourcesTrainingCenter(ERTC)WaterQualityControlOperationsProgramisaone-year,full-timeprogramof study leading to a certificate of completion. Classes meet Tuesday-Friday for nine months starting in mid-August each year. During the summer,studentscompletea10-weekinternshipprogramwheretheyworkfiveweeksatadrinkingwatertreatmentplantandfiveweeks atawastewatertreatmentplant.

Upon completionofthefull-yearprogram,studentsarequalifiedtoenterthewaterandwastewaterindustryaswateroperators,wastewater operators,distribution/collectionworkers,laboratorytechnicians,ormaintenanceworkersallforlessthan$10,000.

FACILITIES

TheERTCfacilityprovidesstudentswithtwofullyequippedwetchemistryteachinglabs,classrooms,auditorium,library/computer center,30,000gallon/daytraining-scaledrinkingwaterandwastewatertreatmentplant,andthe0.5milliongallon/daySIUEUniversity wastewatertreatmentplant.

CERTIFICATIONS

StudentsareeligibletotakeIllinoisandMissouricertificationexamstobecomecertifiedasdrinking waterandwastewateroperators-in-training.UponcompletionoftheERTCprogram,graduatesare eligible forfull certification.

ContacttheEnvironmentalResourcesTrainingCenterformoreinformation. ertcinfo@siue.edu | 618-650-2030

DEVELOPMENT

LANGUAGES

BeginningSpanish

Doyou want tolearn the Spanish language? Beginning Spanish istheperfectplacetostart,asyouwillbeintroducedtothe language even if you havelittle to no knowledge of it!

Course Fee: $59*

Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Sept. 9-30

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

Intermediate Spanish

Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhohaveafoundational understandingofSpanishandarereadytoexpandtheirvocabulary, improvetheirgrammar,andgainconfidenceinsimpleconversational settings. Through engaging dialogues, short readings, and culturalexploration,youwilldeepenyourunderstandingofthe past and simple future tenses.

Course Fee: $89*

Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.,Oct. 7-28

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

BeginningItalian

Explorethefunandenjoymentofthelanguageandculture. Thisclassprovidesabasic understandingoftheItalianlanguage through grammar, pronunciation, recognition of Italian words, formulationofquestionsforbasicconversationandbuilding simplevocabulary.Atextbookisrequiredforthecourseanda linktopurchasewillbesenttoyoupriortothecoursebeginning.

Course Fee: $89

Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 16-Nov. 18

SIUE BellevilleCampus

IntermediateItalian

If you alreadyhave knowledgeof this beautifullanguage, this course isdesignedjustforyou.Joinusaswecontinueourjourneythrough learning the Italianlanguage and delve deeper in grammar and syntax.

Course Fee: $89

Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 17-Nov. 19

SIUE BellevilleCampus

Everyday Japanese Elementary 1:

Let’sSpeakinJapanese

Let’sgetstartedwithJapanese!Thiscourseisdesignedfor beginnerswhowish todevelopbasicJapaneselanguageskills. NoneedtoknowtheJapanesecharacters.Notextbookisneeded forthis course as the instructorwill provide handouts.

In-PersonSession

Course Fee: $99*

Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Sept. 2-Dec.9

(No class Sep. 23, Oct. 14, Nov. 25)

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

OnlineSession

Course Fee: $99

Thursdays, 10-11am, Sep. 4-Dec.11

(No class Sep. 25, Oct. 16, Nov. 27) OnlineviaZoom

EverydayJapaneseElementary 2 and3: Let’sSpeakinJapanese

Let’sgetstartedwithJapanese!Thiscourseisdesignedfor beginnerswhowish tocontinuelearningJapaneselanguage skills.Notextbookisneededforthecoursesastheinstructor will provide handouts.

Course Fee: $99*

Italian wasa greatclass that far exceeded my expectations. I can’t wait to continue learning from Barbara Klein.

—PAT V.

Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m., Sept. 8-Dec.15

(No class on Sep. 22 Oct. 13 & Nov. 24)

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

ConversationalSpanish:Beginners2Level

Thisclassisidealforthosewhohavetakentheintroductorylevel coursesorwhohavepreviousknowledgeofthelanguageand wish todevelopbetterconversationalskills.Joinusaswejourneydeeper throughtheSpanishlanguage.Wewillfocusonliveconversations inclass.Writtenexercisesandaudioswillbegivenashomework.

CourseFee:$109

Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, Sep. 8-Oct. 13

OnlineviaZoom

ConversationalSpanish:Beginners3Level

Thiscourseallowsstudentstocompletethebeginner’sleveland isalsoanintroductiontoadvanced-levelconcepts.Aswiththe previouscourse,thisfocusesonlivein-classconversations,while studentscontinuetobuildvocabularyandgrammarskillsbyworking onwrittenexercisesandaudiosforhomework.

CourseFee:$109

Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, Nov. 3-Dec. 15

OnlineviaZoom

SpanishGrammarinDepth: Intermediate Level Part 1

GraspsomeofthemostchallengingtopicsinSpanishsuchas directandindirectobjectpronouns,reflexiveverbs,stem-changing verbs,andthe uses of“ser”and“estar.” Allgrammar topics willbe studiedinthepresenttense.However,onceyouunderstandthe grammar rules, you can apply them to the other tenses.

CourseFee:$109

Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 8-Oct. 13

OnlineviaZoom

SpanishGrammarinDepth: Intermediate Level Part 2

This course picks up wherePart1 leaves off!Gain an understanding ofsomeofthemostchallengingtopicsinSpanish.

CourseFee:$109

Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 3-Dec. 15

OnlineviaZoom

YogaforBeginners/Intermediate

Thisclassisfortheexperiencedbeginnerwhoisreadyfora gentlechallenge.Classwillbeginwithagentlewarm-up, transitioningintoaflowthatsyncsourmovementwithour breath,andendingwitharestorativeposetorelaxandstretch.

Instructor: Louise M. Hamlin-Laird, E-RYT 200,E-RYT 500, YACEP.

CourseFee:$80for10-weeksession

Drop-inswelcomeat$15persession

Two Sessions Available:

Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m., Sept. 3-Nov. 5

EastAltonPublic Library,EastAlton Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Sept. 4-Nov. 6

ImmanualMethodistChurch,Edwardsville

Rise and Shine: Yin to Flow

Experience the benefits of early morning yoga as you stretch andstrengthenyourbody,awakenandrefreshyourmind,and nourish your spirit. Our practice willfocus on the synchronization ofmovementandbreath.Youwillbuildendurance,strength, flexibility,andmentalfocus;andleavefeelingenergized, refreshedandreadyforanythingthedayhasinstore.Options tomakethisclassmoreaccessiblewhilekeepingitchallenging willbegiven.Thisclassmayuseoptionalweights. Instructor: LouiseM.Hamlin-Laird,E-RYT200,E-RYT500,YACEP.

CourseFee:$80for10-weeksession

Drop-inswelcomeat$15persession Saturdays, 8-9 a.m., Sept. 6-Nov. 8

ImmanuelMethodistChurch,Edwardsville

WisdomQigongMeditation

WisdomQigongmeditationisapracticethatbenefitsone’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Qi, pronounced “chee,”is ourlifeenergy,andgongmeans“tocultivate.”

New!

Hand-PouredCandleMaking

Joinusforapour-your-owncandleworkshop!Youwill be instructedstep-by-step on how to create your own clean-burningcandlesandthenuancesandresourcesfor candlemaking.Youwillwalkawaywithtwocandlesthatyou havecreated.Choosefromavarietyofcandlevesselsand premiumscents.Allmaterialsandcandlesaremadefrom cleaningredients: 100%plant-basedsoywax,100%cotton wicks,phthalate-freefragrances,andothermaterialsfreeof dyes,paraffin,andlead.

Course Fee: $58* Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 18

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

Usingaholisticandsystematicapproachtoenhanceourqi, wedeepentheunifiedconnectionofthephysical,emotional, andmentalaspectsofourselves.Thisisdonebylearningand practicingspecificchantingpracticesandguidedsilentmeditations. Deeperbody,mind,andemotionalconnectedcreatedby WisdomQigongisbeneficialinareasofbalancedemotions, focus,sleep,painmanagement,andmentalendurance.

Course Fee: $79

Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Oct. 9-Nov. 6

OnlineviaZoom

New!

RelaxingGouachePractice forBeginners

Here’s your chance to practice a new medium without the commitmentofinvestinginnewmaterials!JoinMs.Ruthieand experiment,practice,andplaywithgouache,anopaque, water-basedmediumthat is madeupofwater,pigment, andabindingagentlikegumarabic.Gouacheishighly pigmentedanddriestoabeautifulmatte,velvet-liketexture. Youwillreceivealargesheetofwatercolorpaperforyour experiments and practice. The class will first go through some exercises together, then will open foryou to practice themediumonyourown.Youareencouragedtobring snacksanddrinkstotheclassandrelaxwhilemakingart.

Course Fee: $40

Friday, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 19

Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton

New!

CeramicSkullLuminaries

Ms. Ruthiewillteach you how to create a ceramic skull luminary orteacandleholder.Youwilllearnsimplehand-building techniques,simpleglazetechniques,howtouseavarietyofclay tools,andgainanunderstandingofclayanditsproperties.You willmakeaskullluminaryinclassandwilldecorateandglazeit foraonce-fire.Youareencouragedtobringsnacksanddrinksto theclassandrelaxwhilemakingart.

Course Fee: $50

Friday, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 3

Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton

BeginningDrawing

Doyouthinkdrawingisagiftthatmustcomenaturally?Drawing is a skill that can bedeveloped with practice. You willlearnhow todraw with proper techniques and discover how to represent what you see through studies in contour drawing, perspective, positive/negativespaceandvalue.

Course Fee: $59

Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m., Oct 6-Nov. 10

OnlineviaZoom

BatikDyeingTechniques

You willlearn to apply a hot wax resist to afabric surface, then paintwithdyetocreateuniquetexturesandpaintedimages.

Course Fee: $45

Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m., Oct. 4

Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton

Great course, regardless of your skill level. I took it just after the beginning class and learned so much. Those who were more experienced improvedas well because of the personalized instruction.

– LINDA R.

Intermediate Drawing

Forthosewithsomedrawingexperience,youwillrefineand expand your drawing and observation skills.

Course Fee: $59

Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m., Oct. 8-Nov 11

OnlineviaZoom

CREATIVEARTS(CONT.)

Paint with Bob Ross ComeandjoinMs.RuthieandpaintalongwithMr.Bob!Thisisa funclassforallskilllevels.Youwillbeworkingwithoilpaintsand brushes and Turpenoid to clean your brushes. We will cue up an episodeof “The Joy of Painting” and start and stop the episode whilewepaintalongwithBob.Allmaterialsandinstructionare includedforthisthree-hoursession.

Course Fee: $55

Friday, 6-9 p.m., Nov. 14

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

OilPainting: BeginningandIntermediate

If you havealways wantedtolearn to paint in oil or hone your oil paintingskills,thisisthecourseforyou.Theinstructorwillwalk you through techniques used by some of your favorite master artists, as well as new funways of working in oil. You willlearn how to safely work in this medium, experiment with colors and techniques,andcompletetwoworksinoil.

CourseFee:$109*

Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 8- Oct. 13

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

BotanicalPaintingthrough WatercolorandInk

Learning to Knit: Two Sticks andaString

Learn to knit in a relaxedenvironment. We will discuss yarn and tool selection, and you willlearn basic stitches and how to read a pattern while completing a simple project. Don’t be scared! It’s juststring!

Course Fee: $89*

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 2-21

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

WatercolorTechniques

Inthisfunsix-weekcourse,youwillbeintroducedtothetechnical aspectsofwatercolorandbestpracticesforutilizingthismedium. Youwilllearnaboutdifferenttypesofwatercolorsupplies. Alongsidetheguidanceofyourinstructor,youwillputthesenew skillstoworkinavarietyofwayssothatyoucanbestutilize watercolorinyourownpractice.

CourseFee:$109*

Mondays, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Sept. 8-Oct. 13

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

Thisvisualartscoursewillfocusonusingthelooseandexciting mediumofwatercolortopaintdifferenttypesoftrees,plants, leaves,andflowers.Beginnersorintermediatestudentsare welcomeandwillbeencouragedtoinvestigateimagerywhich most interests them. A list of supplies to purchase will be provided prior to the beginning of the course.

CourseFee:$109*

Mondays, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Oct. 27-Dec.9 (No class Nov. 24)

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

Open Studio Painting

Whetheryouareabeginneroradvancedpainter,thisclassoffers you the flexibility to undertake projects of your own interest with theguidanceofaninstructor.Throughouttheclassyouwillwork atyourownpaceinyourchosenpaintingmediumofwatercolor, oil,oracrylic.Yourinstructorwillofferhelpfultipstotheclass andindividualinstructionandguidance.Letuscompletethose projectsyou’vealwayswantedtopaint!

CourseFee:$109*

Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 27-Dec.9 (No class Nov. 24)

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

CULINARY ARTS

AllNew Courses!

INTERNATIONALCLASSICDISHESATHOME

Areyoulookingtoexpandyourculinaryskills?Areyoueagertolearnyourfavoriteinternationalrestaurantdishes athome?AllcoursesareofferedonlineviaZoom.Interestedinthefullseries?Receivea$20discountwhenyou registerforall four courses.

ChineseOrangeChickenandFriedRice

Chinese takeout at home is a great way toadd variety to weeknightdinnerswithoutthetakeoutbill.Learnhowtocook orangechickenandfriedrice,withtheoptiontocookalongor watchandlearn.Recipepacketincluded.

Course Fee: $25

Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 16

MexicanBirriaTacos

Are you boredwith taco Tuesday at home? Learnhow to make theseflavorfulbirriatacosandskipthetakeoutbill.Elevateyour tacoTuesdaybylearninghowtomakethesecraveabletacos! Choosetocookalongorwatchandlearn.Recipepacketincluded.

Course Fee: $25

Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 30

COOKIES, CAKES, AND PIES, OH MY! DESSERT

New!

ViralDubaiChocolateBarMaking

HaveyoubeencaptivatedbytheviralDubaichocolatebar?Learn how to make this easy chocolate bar with just a few specialty ingredients soyoucanenjoythisdelightanytimeyouwant.Recipe packet will include where to source key ingredients as well as wheretofindchocolatemolds.

Course Fee: $25

Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 24 OnlineviaZoom

PieBaking101

Learnhow to makedelicious pies from scratch, including homemade pie crust, just in time for Thanksgiving! This class willteach techniques forbakingbeautiful,great-tastingpies.We’llmakehomemadepie crust,fruitpie,creampie,pecanpie,andacustard-basedpie.The recipepacketwillincludeadditionalrecipesnotcoveredinclass.You’ll receiveabakingbasicspacketwithpreparationtipsandrecipesprior to class via email so you can purchase ingredients and have your suppliesreadytobakeduringclass.

Course Fee: $59

Monday, 6-9 p.m., Nov. 24

OnlineviaZoom

GreekChickenGyros

Doyou lovedelicious chicken gyros? Learnhow to season your chicken androastitintheovenjustliketheprofessionalswithoutanyfancy equipment!Wewillalsomakehomemadetzatzikisaucetoenjoywith ourgyros.Cookalongorwatchandlearn! Recipepacketincluded.

Course Fee: $25

Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 7

Indian Butter Chicken

IfyourfavoriteIndiandishisbutterchicken,thissessionisfor you!EaseintoIndiancookingwiththisflavorful dish servedwith basmatirice.Learnhowtocookthisdishbycookingalongorby sittingbackandwatching.Recipepacketincluded.

Course Fee: $25

Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 11

SERIES

New!

ScratchCakeBaking

Learnhowtomakeimpressivefrom-scratchlayercakesthat aremoist,flavorful,anddelicious!Thisclasswillteachbaking techniques for perfect cakes and will include recipes foryellow andchocolatecakeaswellasAmericanandSwissbuttercream frosting. You willneed a food scale to accurately weigh ingredients athome.

Course Fee: $59

Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 15

OnlineviaZoom

New!

Christmas Cookies and Cocoa

What are the holidays without fresh-baked cookies? Learn to bake avarietyofbeautiful,deliciousChristmascookies.We’llmake1-2 basicdoughstocreatecookieswithdifferentshapes,mix-ins,and toppings.Freezetheleftoverdoughyoudon’tplantobakeduring class. What goes great with cookies? Hot cocoa! Learntomakerich French drinking chocolate, plus get ideas for setting up a DIY hot chocolatebarathome.Therecipepacketmayincludeadditional recipesnotcompletedinclass.

Course Fee: $59

Thursday, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 4

OnlineviaZoom

CULINARY ARTS (CONT.)

BREADS

Participantstakeallrecipesandfinishedproducts(20-30loavesof bread)home.Allingredientswillbeprovidedforthebakingprocess.

ArtisanBreadsI

Learnthebasicsofbread-making,includingtheterminology, ingredientfunctionality,doughhandling,fermentationsteps, mixinganddoughdevelopment,aswellasthefermentationinthe bakingprocess.

CourseFee:$149

Monday-Wednesday,5-8p.m.

Two Sessions Available:

Session1:Sept.1-3

Session 2: Sept 8-10

222ArtisanBakery,Edwardsville

ArtisanBreadsII

This course will build on the knowledge learned in Artisan BreadsI.Thefocuswillbeonsourdoughbreadsandthe functionsofbreadmaking.

CourseFee:$149

Monday-Wednesday,5-8p.m.

Two Sessions Available:

Session 1: Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Session2:Nov.3-5

222ArtisanBakery,Edwardsville

Artisan I or II must be taken before participating in any of the following courses.

AdvancedBreadMethods

This course will push the envelope that Artisan I and II established, andexploresdifferentprefermentdoughsandtheirflavorprofiles andexamine howdifferentgrainsfermentdifferentlyinpreferments.

CourseFee:$149

Monday-Wednesday,5-8p.m.,Nov.17-19

222ArtisanBakery,Edwardsville

Breads of the World

This course will build upon our knowledge ofdifferent grainsbytacklingninebreadsfromsevencountries, learning abouttheir history, andutilizing the unique shaping methods that go with them.

CourseFee:$149

Monday-Wednesday,5-8p.m.,Dec.1-3

222ArtisanBakery,Edwardsville

ItalianBreads

A simple look atclassic Italian breadrecipes including focaccia, ciabatta,fougasse,andpizzadoughrecipes.

CourseFee:$149

Monday-Wednesday,5-8p.m.,Oct.20-22

222ArtisanBakery,Edwardsville

GermanBreads

It’s a ryelover’s dream! We will hit on six vastly differentGerman breadswhilealsomakingrolls.

CourseFee:$149

Monday-Wednesday,5-8p.m.,Oct.6-8

222ArtisanBakery,Edwardsville

PERSONALENRICHMENT

Introduction to Marian Anderson

Joinusin OctoberduringNationalStampCollectingMonth! Youwillexplorephilatelicmaterials,diveintothehobbyofstamp collecting,andlearnaboutMarianAnderson.ThecontraltoOpera singerwithahistoryincivilrights performedawiderangeof music,from operatospirituals.Andersonperformedwithrenowned orchestrasinmajorconcertandrecitalvenuesthroughoutthe UnitedStates and Europe between 1925 and 1965.

CourseFee:$19

Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Oct. 9-23 (No class Oct. 16) OnlineviaZoom

Composting

Next Level: Intermediate Golf

What is composting? Why do we do it? How do we do it? All these questionsandmorewillbeansweredinthiscourse.Ifyouare interested in composting but have nevertrieditorwould like to learn more about it, we can show you all the things you need to know to get started. You willlearn what happens in the composting process, the environmentalimpactofthe practice, and various methodsthatsuitdifferentlifestyles.

Course Fee: $29*

Tuesday,7-8:30p.m.,Sept.9

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

AncientCivilizationsofPre-ColumbianMexico

Dive into the rich and mysterious world of pre-Columbian Mexico, alandshapedbypowerfulcivilizationslongbeforeEuropean contact.Thissix-weekcourseexploresthemonumentalcities, mythologies,dailylife,andlegaciesofpeoplessuchasthe Olmecs, Zapotecs, Mayans, Teotihuacans, and the Mexica (Aztecs). This course is perfect for history lovers, travelers, educators, and anyonecuriousaboutthefoundationsofancientMexico.

Course Fee: $69*

Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m., Sept. 8-Oct. 13

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampusand OnlineviaZoom

Want to take your love ofgolf to the next level? Join us as we enjoy learninganintroductiontoadvancedfundamentalstoincrease yourgolfgame.Topicscoveredincludefullswingwithyourdriver, fairways, and irons with an emphasis on pre-shot routineand consistencythroughouttheentirebag.

CourseFee:$139

Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., Sept. 25-Oct. 23

SunsetHillsCountryClub,Edwardsville

Sunset Hills Country Club’s training facility is absolutely the best around. Instructor Jon DePriest is very knowledgeable of golf andexplainsthefundamentalsandmore very well. After completing this course, I’ve shot the best round ever. My golfing buddies are super impressed withmy game’simprovement.

– BRYON C.

LIFELONGLEARNINGINSTITUTE

The SIUE Lifelong Learning Institute provides programs designed foralifetime oflearning and personalgrowth. Community members may joinforafeeof$45forthesemester.Benefitsincludeadmissiontothefallspeakerseriesandfree(orreduced-price)tripsandexperiences. Members also enjoy courtesy borrowing privileges at Lovejoy Library and discounts on non-credit courses.

FALLSPEAKERSERIES

SpeakerSeriestalksareincludedinLifelongLearningInstitutememberships.Non-membersarewelcometoattendindividualsessions for$5eachandareencouragedtoregisteraheadonlinetoreceiveupdatesrelatedtothetalk.TheFallSpeakerSeriesisplannedforan in-personformatwithavirtualattendanceoption.Thein-persontalkswillbeheldattheMorrisUniversityCenterontheSIUEEdwardsville campus unless otherwise noted. Parking forthe semester is available for Lifelong Learning Institute members for an additional $25 per household. Non-members and members who do not wish to pay for a parking permit may pay forthe meters at the notedrate. For a descriptionof the scheduled talks, please visit siue.edu/educational-outreach.

Catching Up with the Lifelong Learners

SIUEOnlineServicesandEducationalOutreach

Wednesday,10:30-11:45a.m.,Aug.27

Mississippi/Illinoisroom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

Living History: “It was aCrime to be German” BarbKay,FormerHistoryTeacher;Owner, LivingHistoryPresentations

Wednesday, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Aug. 27

Mississippi/Illinoisroom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

Democracy and its Discontents: Intellectual Freedom andtheLastLibrary

Joe Kohlburn, SIUE Lovejoy Library

Wednesday,10:30-11:45a.m.,Sept.3

Oak/Redbud room, Morris University Center, 2nd floor

The Nature of Pleasure: Ethics,Science, and the AncientGreeks

VivianFeldblyum,PhD,SIUEDepartmentofPhilosophy

Wednesday, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Sept. 3

Oak/RedbudRoom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndFloor

PrisonsinWesternSociety:HistoricalandModernUse

KevinCannon,PhD,SIUEDepartmentofCriminalJusticeStudies

Wednesday,10:30-11:45a.m.,Sept.10

Mississippi/Illinoisroom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

Abraham Lincoln and the Puzzle of the Emancipation Proclamation

StephenHansen,PhD,FormerSIUEChancellor, EmeritusGraduateSchoolDean

Wednesday, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Sept. 10

Mississippi/Illinoisroom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

Willoughby Farms Food Waste Solutions

CarolFrerker,ConservationReserveSuperintendent,WilloughbyFarms

Wednesday,10:30-11:45a.m.,Sept.17

Mississippi/Illinoisroom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

HumanPresenceinOuterSpace

JackGlassman,PhD,ProfessorEmeritus,SIUEDepartmentof Physics

Wednesday, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Sept. 17

Mississippi/Illinoisroom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

The Future of Media, Radio, and WSIE 88.7 The Sound JasonChurch,GeneralManager,WSIE88.7TheSound

Wednesday,10:30-11:45a.m.,Oct.1

International room, Morris University Center, 2nd floor

Abolitionism and the Underground Railroad in SouthwesternIllinois

John Dunphy, PhD, Alumni, Writer, and Poet; Owner, The Second Reading Book Shop

Wednesday, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Oct. 1

International room, Morris University Center, 2nd floor

From Founder to Franchise:My Journey with Chick-fil-A® PhillipBrunner,Owner/Operator,Chick-fil-A® Edwardsville

Wednesday,10:30-11:45a.m.,Oct.15

Mississippi/Illinoisroom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

Wednesday, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Oct. 15

Mississippi/Illinoisroom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

“FacesNotForgotten”Project

ChristineIllewski-Huelsmann,FounderandExecutiveDirector

Wednesday,10:30-11:45a.m.,Oct.22

Mississippi/Illinoisroom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

Empowering the Future: Tackling the Rising Cost of College

KatieStuart,Congresswoman,U.S.HouseofRepresentatives

Wednesday, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Oct. 22

Mississippi/Illinoisroom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

BeyondtheGrave

AmandaClark,Historian,MissouriHistoricalSociety

Wednesday,10:30-11:45a.m.,Oct.29

Mississippi/Illinoisroom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

An Introduction to the Arabic Language

SteveTamari,PhD,ProfessorEmeritus,SIUEDepartmentofHistory

Wednesday, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Oct. 29

Mississippi/Illinoisroom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

Estate Planning with Elder Law: What to Plan For

Hold the Salt – Winter Pollution Solutions

RolandBiehl,ShowMeStormwaterSolutions

Wednesday, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Nov. 12

Mississippi/Illinoisroom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

Mid-ModMayor:HowRaymondTuckerShapedSt.Louis

AndrewTheising,PhD,ProfessorEmeritus,SIUEDepartmentof PolicialScience

Wednesday,10:30-11:45a.m.,Nov.19

Mississippi/Illinoisroom,MorrisUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

Native AmericansandLand Acknowledgement at SIUE

JulieZimmermann,PhD,SIUEDepartmentofAnthropology

Wednesday, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Nov. 19

Legacy room, Morris University Center, 2nd floor

Food of Holidays Past

MagdaleneLinck,AssistantLibrarian,MissouriHistoryMuseum

Wednesday,10:30-11:45a.m.,Dec.3

Legacy room, Morris University Center, 2nd floor

Generational Politics: Understanding Gen Z

LaurieRice, PhD, SIUE Department of Political Science

Wednesday, 1:15-2:30 p.m., Dec. 3

Legacy room, Morris University Center, 2nd floor

LEARNING ONTHEGO LIFELONG LEARNING

Donald

Danforth Plant Science Center

EmbarkonanexcitingtouroftheDonaldDanforthPlantScience Center and discover how plant science is shaping the future. Learn aboutthe visionary legacy of Dr. WilliamH. Danforth, the Center’smissiontoimproveglobalhealthandsustainability,and thegroundbreakingresearchbeingdonebytheteamofexperts. ExploreournativeMissouriprairie,alivinglaboratoryforplant growthandecology,andseehowtheirinnovationsaremakinga real-worldimpactinagriculture,foodsecurity,andclimatechange. This is your chance to see how plants are changing the world!

Thursday,10-11:30a.m.,Sept.18 975N.WarsonRoad,St.Louis

Cost:$10fornon-members;

$5forLifelongLearningmembers

MissouriHistoryMuseum: Webster Groves Walking Tour

Takeastep backintimewiththeMissouriHistoryMuseum’swalking tourofWebsterGroves.Explorethischarmingneighborhood’srich history, from its early settlement to its role in shaping the St. Louis area. As you strollthrough historic streets, you’lllearn aboutthe area’sarchitecture,notableresidents,andkeyeventsthathave shapeditsuniquecharacter.Thistouroffersafascinatingglimpse intoWebsterGroves’past,blendinglocalhistorywiththebeauty ofitssurroundings.

Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 24

Downtown WebsterGroves

Cost:$25fornon-members; $20forLifelongLearningmembers

WilloughbyFarmsTour

ExperiencethecharmofrurallifeonaguidedtourofWilloughby FarmsinCollinsville.Explorethispicturesqueworkingfarm,where you’llgetanup-closelookatfarmanimals,learnaboutsustainable farmingpractices,anddiscoverthefarm’srichhistory.Thetouris agreatwaytoconnectwithnatureandseefarminginaction!

Wednesday, 1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 8

631WilloughbyLane,Collinsville

Cost:$12fornon-members;

$8forLifelongLearningmembers

EXPERIENCES

An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe

Step into the eerieworldofEdgar Allan Poeat the American OdditiesMuseuminAlton,foraspine-chillingeveningwithrenowned authorTroyTaylor.Enjoydinneranddivedeepintothehaunted lifeandmysteriousdeathofthelegendarywriter,whosetalesof suspense and horror have captivated generations. Taylor presentsPoe’s eeriepast,unravelingtheunsettlingcircumstancessurrounding his final days. This is a must-see experienceforfans of the macabre andanyonedrawntothemysteriesofoneofhistory’smost enigmaticfigures.Dinnerisincludedinthepriceofthisevent.

Thursday,6-8:30p.m.,Oct.23

American Oddities Museum, 301 East Broadway, Alton Cost:$55fornon-members; $50forLifelongLearningmembers

DeMoulinMuseumTour

The DeMoulin Museum offersa fascinating glimpse into the history ofDeMoulinBros.&Co.,aleadingmanufacturerofmarching band uniforms since 1892. But the story doesn’t stop there—this quirkycompanyfirstgainedattentionforcreatingbizarrecontraptions like the Lifting & Spanking Machine, the Ferris Wheel Goat, and the Lung Tester. Explore this unique museumto discover how DeMoulin’sunexpectedbeginningsevolvedintoalegacyofcrafting iconicuniforms,allwrappedinatalethat’sasentertainingasit isunbelievable.

Wednesday,10-11:30a.m.,Nov.5

205S.PrairieSt.,Greenville Cost:$6fornon-members; $3forLifelongLearningmembers

TESTPREPARATION

Whetheryouarestartingcollegeorlookingtopursueanadvanceddegree,wehaveatestpreparationcourseforyou.Thesecoursesare offeredinavarietyofformats,fromone-daytoweekly,andareofferedinafullyonlineformattobetterfitintoyourbusylife.Choosefrom oneofthesessionsbelowtogetstarted.AllcoursesarehostedonlineviaAdobeConnect,whichisfreetodownload.

ACT/SATStrategyWorkshop

CourseFee:FREE Wednesday, 8-9 p.m., Sept. 24

ACT Live - Online Prep Course

Course Fee: $399

Two Sessions Available:

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 18-Oct. 14

Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 29-Nov. 24

SAT Live - Online Prep Course

Course Fee: $399

Four Sessions Available:

Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.

• Sept. 3-29

• Oct. 22-Nov. 17

Sundays, 2-4 p.m.

• Sept. 14-Nov. 2

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

• Oct. 14-Nov. 6

GREStrategyWorkshop

CourseFee:FREE!

Two Sessions Available: Wednesday,8-9p.m.

•Aug.27

• Oct. 1

GRELiveOnlinePrepCourse

Course Fee: $799

Three Sessions Available:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-10 p.m., Sept. 4-30

• Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 15-Nov. 10

• Monday-Thursday, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 8-18

GMATStrategyWorkshop CourseFee:FREE Wednesday,8-9p.m.,Aug.27

GMATFocusLiveOnlineCourse

Course Fee: $899

Two Sessions Available: Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 p.m., Sept. 18-Oct. 7

Monday and Wednesday, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 22-Nov. 10

LSAT Strategy Workshop

CourseFee:FREE

Three Sessions Available: Wednesday,8-9p.m.

• Sept. 10

• Oct. 8

• Nov. 5

LSAT Prep Course

Course Fee: $899

Six Sessions Available: Tuesday and Thursday, Sunday, 6-9 p.m.

• Sept. 4-25

Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Sept. 30-Oct. 30

MondayandWednesday,7-10p.m.

• Oct. 1-Nov. 3

Mondays, 6-9 p.m.

• Nov. 3-Jan. 5

MondayandWednesday,6-9p.m.

• Nov. 17-Dec.22 (No class on Nov. 26)

Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

• Dec. 2-Dec. 23

DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Introduction to Quickbooks® Online

LearnbasicaccountingprinciplesandhowtheyareappliedintheonlineversionofQuickBooks®. We will introduce the software, set up business accounts, record transactions, produce reports and learnhow QuickBooks Online can becustomized to fit your business needs.

Course Fee: $99

DigitalBadgeFee:$49(additionaltothecoursefee)

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Nov.3-Dec. 4 (No class Nov. 27) OnlineviaZoom

Introduction to Change Management

Learn howtoapplystrategies,principles,andbestpracticesrelated to change management. In this three-day class, you willlearnhow tonavigatechangeinanorganizationeffectivelyandunderstand theorganization’sneedsanditsimpactonemployees,processes, andbusinessoutcomes.Thiscourseisidealformanagers,HR professionals,andanyonesupportingorganizationalchanges. By theendofthiscourse,youwillhaveanintroductiontoand understandingofchangemanagementconceptsandpracticaltools toimplementchangewithintheirorganization.Seeregistration page for course breakdown by session.

Course Fee: $209 6-8p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 16, and Thursdays, Sept. 18 and Oct. 2 OnlineviaZoom

GRANT WRITING

Grant writing canbe a daunting task. Join us as welearnhow to navigate through grant writing with our presenters who have spent multipleyearsingrantadministrationandsuccessfullyobtaineda varietyoflocal,stateandfederalgrants.Attendasmanysessions as you would like orattendthem allforadiscountedrate of $149.

Grant Writing for Novices

Obtain an overview of the four types of grants and the common elementsfoundingrantproposals.Fundingsourcesforeach typewillbereviewed,andvariouselementsofproposalswillbe reviewed in detail.

Course Fee: $49*

Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 9

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

GrantFundingforNovices

Gainanoverviewoffundingopportunitiesforthefourtypesof grantopportunities.Youwillhaveanopportunitytoexplorevarious sitesandidentifypotentialfundingsourcesinyourareaofinterest.

Course Fee: $49*

Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 7

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

CommunicatingSkillsforAuthenticLeaders: LeveragingExtendedDISC®

Mastertheartofauthenticleadershipthrougheffective communicationstrategies.Discoveryouruniquecommunication styleandlearnhowtoleverageyourExtendedDISC® Profile resultstobecomeamoreimpactfulleader.Throughablendof engagingdiscussions,interactiveactivities,andreflective practice, you willlearnhow to use this powerful toolto improve yourcommunicationskills,whilebuildingstrongerrelationships andincreasingproductivity,inalignmentwithyourvisionof success. Includes extended DISC® assessmentsandworkbooks.

CourseFee:$109

Two Sessions Available: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Sept. 10-Oct. 15

• Nov. 5-Dec. 10

OnlineviaZoom

Grant Budget Opportunity Interpretation forNovices

Explorecriticalportionsinfundingopportunityannouncements. Youarewelcometobringspecificquestionsrelatedtofunding opportunities you wish to pursue.

Course Fee: $49

Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 4

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

Grant Budget Preparation for Novices

Obtain an overview of the budget development process and have an opportunity todevelop a mock budget from a case study that will be provided. You are welcome to bring specific questions related to the budgetsofthe funding opportunities you wish to pursue.

Course Fee: $49*

Tuesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 9

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

DATA ANALYTICS

Introduction to DataScience: Data Analytics

Thankstocontinuousimprovementsintechnology,everyindustry isbecomingprogressivelymoredatadriven.Dataanalyticsisthe scienceandartofanalyzingdataandusingthatinformationto makeinformeddecisions.Thiscourseintroducesthefoundational principlesunderlyingdataanalyticsandthetoolsoftenusedby analyststominethroughandanalyze“bigdata.”Nospecific backgroundisrequired,althoughfamiliaritywithExcelishelpful.

Course Fee: $99

Rollingenrollmentavailabletobeginatanytimeduringfallsemester OnlineviaZoom

Introduction to DataScience: Data Organization and Preparation for Analysis

Theworldisfullofdata.However,beforethatdatacanbe analyzedandinsightscanbegleanedfromit,datamustfirstbe organized,integrated,cleaned,andpreparedforanalysis.This courseintroducesthetoolsandtechniquesthatstudentscanuse toformattheirdata,leadingtohasslefreeanalyses.Excelwill be used forall lessons, and students willleave the course with a knowledge of the different functions and tools in Excel. NobackgroundinExcelisrequired,althoughabasicfamiliarity with computers is helpful.

Course Fee: $99

Rollingenrollmentavailabletobeginatanytimeduringfallsemester OnlineviaZoom

Data Visualization in Power BI

Anintroductiontodatavisualization,dashboardingandreporting techniques,datavisualizationisanimportantcomponentofdata scienceanddata-drivendecisionmaking.Astheworldbecomes moredata-driven,theabilitytocreateengagingandinformational visualsisanincreasinglyvitalskillset.Individualsinthiscoursewill learndatavisualizationtechniques,aswellashowtousePower BI to make real-time, interactive dashboards to display data. This coursewillbehostedinanasynchronousformat,whichmeans the instructorwill provide recordedlectures that can be watched atanytimeandwillbeavailableforfurtherinstructionand assistancethroughoutthecourseopentimes.

Course Fee: $99

Rollingenrollmentavailabletobeginatanytimeduringfallsemester OnlineviaZoom

Introduction to Python

The ability to code in Python isone of the most highly sought skills indatascientists.Thiscourseis designedtoprovidestudentswith a foundation in Python programming. Students willlearn the fundamentalsofPythonsyntax,howtoidentify,manipulate,and workwithdifferenttypesofvariablesandarrays,howtobuild theirownfunctions,howtoperformbasicdataanalyses,andhow to create and modify graphics. No prior knowledge of Pythonor other programminglanguagesisrequired,althoughbasicknowledge ofcodinginanyprogramminglanguagewouldbehelpful.This courseisofferedon-demandasynchronous,meaningthatstudents cancompletemodulesontheirowntimeandattheirownpace.

Course Fee: $99

Rollingenrollmentavailabletobeginatanytimeduringfallsemester OnlineviaZoom

ONLINECERTIFICATEOPPORTUNITIES

Boostyourproductivityandskillsetwiththeseconvenientandengagingonlinenon-creditcoursesfromLearningResourcesNetwork’s UGotClass® program. Participateany time on any computertolearn from expert instructors. Registerforthe certificate option of any coursegroupingandattendallcoursesinthegroupforadiscountedrate.CertificateadministeredbyUGotClass®. Registration and coursedeadlinessameasindividualcourses.

VideoMarketing

Sight, sound,andmotionaremuchmorecompellingthanstatic words on a page. Videois very hypnotic and it quickly speeds upthe“know,like,andtrust”factorwithyouraudience.Youwill discoverhowtousesimpleonlinevideotoquicklybondwithyour viewer,drivetraffictoyourwebsite,boostbusiness,andbuild brand awareness. Find out how to shoot simple, effective videos withoutcostlyfancyequipmentorsavvytechnicalskills.Discover thesecretstocreatingcontentthatcommandsattention.Learn howtodominateGoogleandYouTubewithyourvideoandto strategicallyuse YouTube to market your business 24/7 — even whileyou sleep.

CourseFee:$245

Available Online Only: Sept. 2-26

YouTubeforBusiness

Learnhow to get your YouTube video on the first page of Google Search.JustlikeFacebook,YouTubeisasocialnetworkthatneeds to be set up, optimized, and used regularly to be effective. Your patternsofbehavioronYouTubemaybeworkingagainstyou. LearnhowYouTubecancomplementyourcurrentmarketing andsocialmediastrategyandhowtomaximizeyourYouTube Channeltogetthegreatestreturn.

CourseFee:$245

Available Online Only: Oct. 6-31

MASTERING VIDEO MARKETING CERTIFICATE

Registerforthe certificate option and receive both video marketingcoursesforadiscountedrate.Certificate administeredbyUGotClass®

CertificateFee:$395

ONLINECERTIFICATEOPPORTUNITIES(CONT.)

Podcasting

Businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and connectwith customers.Peoplewithanichehobbyareturning podcasts into a business. Learnhow to take your business or hobby and turn it into a podcast. This step-by-step class willtake you from start to finish and coverthe requiredelements needed togetyourshowonline.Cometoclasswithyourideaandend with your show online forall to hear.

Course/CertificateFee:$245

Available Online Only: Sept. 2-26

PODCASTING CERTIFICATE

CertificateadministeredbyUGotClass® upon completion of Podcasting course.

Introduction to Game Design

Gamesareincreasinglyrecognizedasatoolthatcanservemany business purposes beyond entertainment. This course provides a generalintroductiontowhatgoesintothedesignanddevelopment of both videoand analoggames, with a particular focus on the use ofgamesoutsideofconsumerentertainment.

CourseFee:$245

Available Online Only: Sept. 2-26

Intermediate Video Game Design

Mobilegames are the fastest-growing segmentof the market as moreandmorepeopleplaycasualgames.Inthisintermediate course, you willlearn the basics of video game design process, learnaboutthemainvideogamegenres,anduseagame developmentapplicationtobeginyourjourneyofmakinggames.

CourseFee:$245

Available Online Only: Oct. 6-31

Keys to Customer Service

Learningtobuildyourcustomerserviceskillswillhaveapowerful impact on your career success, as well as success in other areas oflife.Throughthiscourse,youwilldiscoverthedirectrelationship betweenserviceskillsandcareerachievement.

CourseFee:$145

Available Online Only: Sept. 2-26

ExtraordinaryCustomerService

Transformyourcustomerserviceintosomethingextraordinary. As a result, more repeat business will improve your bottom line. Extraordinarycustomerservicecomesfromfocusingonthe essentialelementsthatyieldbigresults.

CourseFee:$145

Available Online Only: Oct. 6-31

CUSTOMER SERVICE CERTIFICATE

Registerforthe certificate option and receive adiscounted rateforbothCustomerServicecourses.Certificateadministered by UGotClass®

CertificateFee:$245

BASIC GAME DESIGN CERTIFICATE

Registerforthe certificate option and receive both of the GameDesigncoursesforadiscountedrate.Certificate administeredbyUGotClass®.

CertificateFee:$395

AdobeIllustratorEssentials

AdobeIllustratoristheindustrystandardcomputerillustration software.UseIllustratortodrawshapesanddesignlogos,flyers, posters, banners, business cards,orany other vectorgraphicsfor printorweb.Inthiscourse,youwilllearnAdobeIllustrator fundamentalstosetupaprintdocumentandusevarioustools todraw,type,andcolorallkindsofshapesandillustrations. Learnhow to efficiently manage layers and artboards, and createprint-readyPDFdocuments.AccesstoAdobeIllustrator softwarerequired.

Course Fee: $225

Available Online Only: Sept. 2-26

AdobePhotoshopEssentials

ThisfundamentalcoursecoversAdobePhotoshopCCmost commonlyusedtools,menusandpanels.You’lllearnallthe basics of Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers and masks toedit, retouch and enhance existing imagesorcreateyourowncompositedigitalartwork.Impress yourbusinessorganization,friendsandfamilybyenhancingtheir photos and create magazine coverquality enhancedimages. AccesstoAdobePhotoshopsoftwarerequired.

Course Fee: $225

Available Online Only: Oct. 6-31

AdobeInDesignEssentials

AdobeInDesignistheindustrystandardpage-layoutprogram thatworkswithAdobeIllustratorandPhotoshopseamlessly. InDesignallowsyoutocreatesimpletocomplexmulti-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books, and magazines. ThiscourseisacomprehensiveexplorationofInDesigntoolsand capabilitiestocreateprofessionaldocuments.Youwilllearnhow tomanagetheInDesignenvironmentandcreate,setup,design, enhance,andfinalizemulti-pagedocuments.AccesstoAdobe InDesignsoftwarerequired.

Course Fee: $225

Available Online Only: Nov. 3-28

GRAPHICDESIGNSOFTWAREESSENTIALS CERTIFICATE

Registerforthe certificate option and receive allof the graphic designessentialscoursesforadiscountedrate.Certificate administeredbyUGotClass®

CertificateFee:$545

ONLINECERTIFICATEOPPORTUNITIES(CONT.)

MasteringMicrosoftExcel

Amust-haveskilltosucceedinbusiness,whetheranentrepreneur oravalued employee,istheabilitytocreate,edit,andmanage spreadsheets. Examine the life of an Excel worksheet and workbook,fromcreationtopresentation.LearnhowanExcel worksheetisconstructed,populatedwithcontentandeditedfor delivery.MastertheoptionsthatcantakeyourExcelworksheet from plain, drab numbers to exciting and engaging multimedia.

CourseFee:$195

Available Online Only: Sept. 2-26

IntermediateExcel

HaveyoueverwonderedwhyExcelisoneofthemostpowerful applicationsusedtodaybymanybusinesses?Thiscoursewill helpyouincreaseyourefficiencybylearninghowtoorganize, display,andcalculateyourdataintousefulinformation.Findout how you can consolidate your data proficiently into readablerows andcolumnsusingdifferenttabledesignsandstyles.Createa unique styleforyourself to improve your spreadsheet appearance tomakethecontenteasiertounderstandforyourtargetaudience. Discoverhoweasilypivottablescanbecreatedtoquicklysummarize largeamountsofdata.

CourseFee:$195

Available Online Only: Oct. 6-31

Introduction to Six Sigma Green Belt

ThischallengingintroductiontoSixSigmaGreenBeltcourse teachescriticalskillsrequiredforSixSigmapractitioners.Thisfirst course in the certificate program explains the basic terms and provenSixSigmaproblem-solvingmethods,teambuilding tools,anddescriptivestatisticsthatarethebasisforthe statisticaltoolscontributingtoimprovementofprojectsand theoverallsuccessofyourorganization.

CourseFee:$195

Available Online Only: Sept. 2-26

Intermediate Six Sigma Green Belt

Organizationsdependonthemeasurementandanalysisof performancetomakekeydecisionsthataffecttheorganization. Thiscoursebuildsontheideasandskillslearnedinthe introductiontoSixSigmaGreenBeltcoursethatorganizations, specifically their Six Sigma teams, use to improve. You willlearn processanalysis,datacollectionandanalysis,probabilityand valid statistical conclusions, and hypothesis testing.

CourseFee:$195

Available Online Only: Oct. 6-31

AdvancedExcel

Wearefacedwithdifferenttypesofbusinessdecisionseach daythatcanchangethedataweworkwithalongwithour financialoutcomes.AdvancedExcelcontainstoolsthatcanhelp youprepareyourworksheetsaccurately,examineyourdatafor authentication,andfindthoseanswerstoyourmostdifficultquestions. Savetimeforyourselfbyprotectingyourvaluabledataandknow with assurance that the entereddata is accurate without any errors. Discoverhowtoattractivelyvisualizeyourdataintomeaningful informationwithconfidence.

CourseFee:$195

Available Online Only: Nov. 3-28

CERTIFICATE IN MASTERING EXCEL

Registerforthe certificate option and receive allthreeof the Excelcoursesforadiscountedrate.Certificateadministeredby UGotClass®

CertificateFee:$495

AdvancedSixSigmaGreenBelt

This final course teaches participants to improve and control processes.Topicsincludedinthiscourseinclude hypothesis-testing, designofexperimentsandstatisticalprocesscontrol.Theinstructor will share many handouts, spreadsheets, and web links that have toolsparticipantswillusewhilecompletingSixSigmaprojects.

CourseFee:$195

Available Online Only: Nov. 3-28

SIXSIGMAGREENBELTCERTIFICATE

Registerforthe certificate option and receive allthreeof the SixSigmacoursesforadiscountedrate.Certificateadministered by UGotClass®

CertificateFee:$495

Introduction to Power BI

Gain insights into your data! Power BI (business intelligence) is a widely-usedbusinessanalyticsserviceofferedbyMicrosoft. PowerBIDesktopisacompletedataanalysisandreportcreation toolthat you installforfree. In this course, you will discover how to quickly extract, transform, andloaddata with just a few clicks.Youwillcreateinteractivevisualizations(charts,maps, KPIs) to provide you with insights into your company’s data to makeinformeddecisions.

CourseFee:$195

Available Online Only: Sept. 2-26

Intermediate Power BI

DelvefurtherintoPowerQuerytoETL(Extract,Transformand Load)yourdata.BuildtheDataModelusingmodelingfeatures andrelationships.PerformcalculationsusingDataAnalysis Expressions(DAX)functions.UtilizeTimeIntelligencefunctionsto view YoYor YTD reports. Add user-friendly features to enhance yourreports.

CourseFee:$195

Available Online Only: Oct. 6-31

BeginningConversationalSpanish

Designedforbeginners,thiscoursewillhaveyou speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practicethebasicbuildingblocksofthelanguage andcommonidiomaticexpressions.Youwill knowenoughvocabularyandgrammarforsimple conversations,andyouwilllearnhowtoaskand answerquestions. Whetheryouspeak someSpanish andneedarefresher,orno Spanish,youwill completethecoursewiththeskillstocommunicate inSpanish.

Course/CertificateFee:$290

Available Online Only: Sept. 2-Oct. 31

BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH CERTIFICATE

CertificateadministeredbyUGotClass® upon completionofBeginningConversationalSpanishcourse.

AdvancedPowerBI

Expand your knowledge of Power BI Desktop to the highest level. ThiscoursefocusesontheadvancedcapabilitiesofPowerQuery, DataModelingandReports.Checkfordatainconsistencies, designefficientqueries,createproperrelationships,andwrite DAX code to ensure reports update quickly and accurately. Addnavigationandanalyticalfeaturestoyourreportstoenable consumerstoanalyzetheresults.

CourseFee:$195

Available Online Only: Nov. 3-28

POWERBICERTIFICATE

Registerforthe certificate option and receiveadiscounted rate forall three Power BI courses.Certificateadministered by UGotClass®

Course Fee: $495

ONLINECERTIFICATEOPPORTUNITIES(CONT.)

Youwillbeintroducedtothebasicsofcomputerprogramingand variousprograminglanguages.Newtechnologiesallowpeople outsideofthecomputersciencefieldtobeabletocreatetheir own web pages using code. Learn the basics of HTML, CSS and Java Script in this course, as well as the practical uses foreach.

CourseFee:$195

Available Online Only: Sept. 2-26

HTMLFundamentals

ThiscoursecoversallthebasicsofHTMLcodinglanguage.Youwill learn to build simple web pages by hand coding, using HTML tagstocreateparagraphs,headings, listsandlinks,insertimages andtables,andmore.Wealsocovercreatingasimplemulti-page websitewithimages,textandanavigationbar.

CourseFee:$245

Available Online Only: Oct. 6-31

CSSFundamentals

In this introductory course, you willlearnhow to styleweb pages usingCascadingStyleSheets(CSS)codinglanguage.Topicsinclude usinginline,internalandexternalCSS,webtypography,formatting text,workingwithwebcolors,usingGooglefonts,workingwithid andclassselectors,workingwithelements,creatingpagelayouts using elements, and CSS box model.

CourseFee:$245

Available Online Only: Nov. 3-28

CODING CERTIFICATE

Registerforthe certificate option and receive allcoding courses atadiscount.CertificateadministeredbyUGotClass®

CertificateFee:$595

UnderstandingDebitsandCredits

In this course, you willlearn aboutthe accounting equation and thefivecategoriesinvolvedineverybusiness:assets,liabilities, owner’sequity,revenueandexpenses.Everyfinancialtransaction falls into one or more of these categories. Learnhow to createa chart of accounts that meetthe needs of yourbusiness.Youwill learnhow double entry bookkeeping works and the process of recording debits and credits. This course willshow you how to identify,analyzeandrecordtransactionsusingjournalentries under the cash basis accounting method.

CourseFee:$195

Available Online Only: Sept. 2-26

GeneralLedgerandMonthEndProcedures

In this course, you willlearnhow to post journal entries to the correctgeneralledgeraccountsimpactedbyeachtransaction. This course willshow you how to make sure your generalledger balancesattheendofeachmonthbypreparinganunadjusted trial balance. You willlearnhow to lookforerrors when you don’tbalanceandhowtodeterminetocorrectentries.After postingcorrectingentriesand/oradjustingentries,youwill verifydebitsandcreditsequalwithanadjustedtrialbalance. Thiscoursealsogoesthroughthestepsofperformingmonthly bankreconciliations.

CourseFee:$195

Available Online Only: Oct. 6-31

ClosingProceduresand FinancialStatements

Thiscourseshowsyouhowtocreateaworksheetusedtoadjust accountbalancesandpreparefinancialstatements.Useyour financialstatementstomeasureperformance,makeimprovements andsetgoals.Thefinalstepcoveredinthiscourseis closing your books and preparing them forthe next accounting period; thisisdonebyjournalizingandpostingclosingentries.

CourseFee:$195

Available Online Only: Nov. 3-28

BOOKKEEPING CERTIFICATE

Registerforthe certificate option and receive adiscountedrate forallthreeBookkeepingcourses.Certificateadministeredby UGotClass®

CertificateFee:$495

INDUSTRY-ALIGNED CREDENTIALS

CertainprofessionaldevelopmentandeducationalofferingsatSIUEmayofferlearnerstheopportunitytoearnacorrespondingdigital credentialtodemonstratetheircompetencyinormasteryofagiventopic.SIUE’salternativedigitalcredentialscanbesharedviasocialmedia, LinkedIn,personalwebsites,andotherelectronicformats.Alternativedigitalcredentialsenhanceanindividual’semploymentcompetitiveness byhighlightinganddefiningtheirabilitiesrelativetoin-demandskillsintheirfieldorrelatedskillsthatcontributetoanemployee’soverall abilitytothriveandadaptinachangingworkplace. Onlylearnerswhosuccessfullydemonstratetherequiredcompetenciesasdefinedin thecourserubricwillearnthealternativedigitalcredential.

Contactaltcredentials@siue.eduformoreinformation.

FoundationsofDataScience

TheFoundationsofDataScienceindustry-alignedcredential is awardedtoearners who successfully complete Spreadsheet SoftwareandDataFundamentals;DescriptiveStatistics;Inferential Statistics–HypothesisTesting;andInferentialStatistics–Regression, ANOVA and Forecasting.

Course Feeforall four credentials: $1,500

CourseFeeforindividualcredentials:

•SpreadsheetSoftwareandDataFundamentals$200

• Descriptive Stats: $300

•Probability Theory, InferentialStatistics andHypothesis Testing: $400

•InferentialStatistics–Regression, ANOVA and Forecasting: $600

RollingEnrollment Online

AlternativeDigitalCredentialsatSIUE

CertainprofessionaldevelopmentandeducationalofferingsatSIUEmayofferlearnerstheopportunitytoearnacorrespondingalternative digitalcredentialtodemonstratetheircompetencyinormasteryofagiventopic.SIUE’salternativedigitalcredentialscanbesharedvia socialmedia,LinkedIn,personalwebsites,andotherelectronicformats.Alternativedigitalcredentialsenhanceanindividual’semployment competitivenessbyhighlightinganddefiningtheirabilitiesrelativetoin-demandskillsintheirfieldorrelatedskillsthatcontributeto anemployee’soverallabilitytothriveandadaptinachangingworkplace. Onlylearnerswhosuccessfullydemonstratetherequired competenciesasdefinedinthecourserubricwillearnthealternativedigitalcredential.

INDUSTRY-ALIGNED CREDENTIALS THAT

DataScience and Its Applications

TheDataScienceandItsApplicationsindustry-alignedcredentialisawardedtoearnerswhosuccessfullycompleteInferential Statistics-Hypothesis Testing; InferentialStatistics–Regression, ANOVA and Forecasting; Power Bl and Real-time Dashboards; Intro to R; ApplicationsofR;MachineLearningandPredictiveModelinginR;IntrotoPython;DataAnalysisinPython;andMachineLearninginPython.

9 credentials forthe Data Science and Its Applications collection: $3,700 CourseFeeforindividualcredentials:

• Power BI and Real-Time Dashboards: $300

• Intro to R: $300

• Applications of R: $300

• Intro to Python: $300

RollingEnrollment

Online

• Data Analysis in Python: $300

•MachineLearningandPredictiveModelinginR:$600

•MachineLearninginPython:$600

CommunityHealthWorkerCredential

Fornewhealthcareprofessionalsorforthosewishingtoenterthe fieldof public health or other related healthcare fields, this training, offeredthrough IPHA, is available through fall 2025 to train CommunityHealthWorkers.Theseonlineeight-weektraining sessions aredesignedtohelpcohortsoflearnersworkintheircommunities andrespondcompassionatelyandequitablytothehealthconcerns of the population. Tolearn more about the program or to apply, interested individuals must contact CHW101support@ipha.com.

CourseFee:FREE RollingEnrollment Online

InterpersonalCommunications

TheInterpersonalCommunicationcredentialisavaluableasset forprofessionalsacrosscareers.Thecurriculumprovidestrainingin messageformationanddelivery,listening,perception,awarenessof verbalandnonverbalcodes,andmanagingconflict.Competency isassessedviaquizzes.Learnerswhocompletethiscredential havedemonstratedknowledgeandfamiliaritywiththeprinciples and practices of interpersonal communication. Forlearners with three or more years of valid work or volunteerexperience where interpersonalcommunicationisanessentialandsignificantpart oftherole,thisdigitalcredentialmaybeusedascreditforprior learning at SIUE.

CourseFee:$25foreachindividualcredential,$149fortheseries

RollingEnrollment

Online

PublicSpeaking

ThePublicSpeakingcredentialisawardedtolearnerswho successfully complete the following modules: audience analysis, ethicsandpublicspeaking,informativespeeches, introductions andconclusionsinpublic speaking,listeninginpublic,persuasive speeches,speakingwithconfidence,specialoccasionspeeches, speechdelivery,andsupportingyourideasinpublicspeaking. Forlearners with three or more years of valid work or volunteer experiencewherepublicspeakingisanessentialandsignificant partoftherole,thisdigitalcredentialmaybeusedascreditfor priorlearning at SIUE.

CourseFee:$189 RollingEnrollment Online

Introduction to Quickbooks® Online

Learnbasicaccountingprinciplesandhowtheyareappliedin theonlineversionofQuickBooks®. We will introduce the software, set up business accounts, record transactions, produce reports,andlearnhowQuickBooksOnlinecanbe customized to fit your business needs.

Course Fee: $99 DigitalBadgeFee:$49(additionaltothecoursefee) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Nov. 3-Dec. 4 (NoclassNov.27) OnlineviaZoom

WORKPLACE WELLNESS AND SOFT SKILLS

WorkplaceWellnessandSoftSkills

Thisalternativedigitalcredentialisawardedtolearnerswhohavecompletedaseriesoffivein-persontrainingsessionsfocusedon essentialsoftskillsforworkplacewellness.Topicsincludeconflictresolution,emotionalintelligence,work-lifebalance,stressmanagement, andworkplaceattitudes.Throughactiveparticipationandsuccessfulcompletionofassessmentsineachsession,learnershavedemonstrated comprehensiveunderstandingandtheabilitytoapplytheseskillsinprofessionalsettings.

FullProgram(all5courses+digitalcredentials):$225

IndividualCourse:$39each

DigitalBadgeFee:$10(additionaltothecoursefee)

Workplace Emotional Intelligence

Wewillcoverbasicsofthestressresponse,includinganoverview

Participantswillbeabletoidentifytheskill-basedmodelof emotionalintelligencefromothermodels.Theywillbeableto identify the four branches that comprise emotional intelligence, aswellashowempathyformsafoundationalcomponent. Participantswillbeabletoapplyeachbranchandprimary emotion to their own job, with particular emphasis on successful emotionmanagement,andimplementtheseskillsintheirjobs.

CourseFee:$39

DigitalBadgeFee:$10(additionaltothecoursefee)

Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 3

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Learnerswillbeabletoidentifymanyofthemostcommon sourcesofconflictandworkplaceconflict.Theywillunderstand theirownconflictresolutionstyle(s),andhowtheycontributeto successful orunsuccessful conflict resolution. Participants will learntheimportanceandimpactofvulnerabilityanddeveloping trustforsuccessfulconflictresolution.Finally,theywillbeableto identifyandimplementbetterconflictresolutionstrategies.

Course Fee: $39

DigitalBadgeFee:$10(additionaltothecoursefee)

Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 17

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

FoundationalWork-LifeBalance

Participantswillbeabletoidentifytheeightpillarsofwellness andidentifytherelationshipbetweentheeightpillars,including howtheyallimpactoccupationalhealth.Thecoursewillexplore different avenues of potential support foreach pillar.

Course Fee: $39

DigitalBadgeFee:$10(additionaltothecoursefee)

Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 8

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

Controlling Stress in the Workplace

Participantswillbeabletoidentifyphysiologicaleffectsofthe stressresponseandunderstandpredictorsandconsequencesof highstresslevelsforemployees.Learnerswillbeabletoidentify personalitystrengthsandweaknessestheypossessintheir relationship to coping with stress whiledeveloping realistic ideas formitigatingstressintheirworkplacesandlives.

Course Fee: $39

DigitalBadgeFee:$10(additionaltothecoursefee)

Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 5

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

Workplace Attitudes

Participants will be able to identify and distinguish the workplaceattitudesofjobsatisfaction,organizationalcommitment, perceivedorganizationalsupport,andidentity,aswellasthe motivationalstateofworkengagement.Learnerswillalsobe abletoidentifybothantecedentsandconsequencesofworkplace attitudesandengagementanddeveloprealisticideasforimproving theirattitudes.

Course Fee: $39

DigitalBadgeFee:$10(additionaltothecoursefee)

Wednesday,6-8p.m.,Dec.3

SIUEEdwardsvilleCampus

New!

21st Century Digital Citizenry

The21stCenturyDigitalCitizenrycredentialprovideslearners withacomprehensivefoundationinessentialdigitalskills,combining fourkeyareas:computingfundamentals,wordprocessing,data management,anddigitalpresentation.Participantswillgain practicalknowledgeofmoderntechnologyanditsprofessional applications,includingcomputerhardwareandsoftware,digital communication,cybersecurity,cloudcomputing,andartificial intelligence. Through hands-on training in Microsoft Word, Excel, andPowerPoint,learnerswillbuildproficiencyincreatingdocuments, managingdata,anddesigningeffectivepresentations.

Course Feeforall four credentials: $225 CourseFeeforindividualcredentials:

• DigitalCitizenry and Computing: $29

• MS Word Basics: $59

• MS Excel Basics: $99

• MS PowerPoint Basics: $59 RollingEnrollment Online

CustomTrainingOptionsforRegionalEmployers

SIUE’s alternativedigital credentialofferings can be customized to meet your business’sspecifictrainingrequirements,includingoptionsforthedevelopment ofnewcoursesandmodules.Financialsupportfortrainingcostsmaybeavailable. Tolearnmoreabouthowourfacultyandstaffcanhelpyourorganizationtrain, retain,andupskillyourworkforce,pleasecontactaltcredentials@siue.edufor moreinformation.

EARN YOUR DEGREE AT SIUE! ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

SIUEoffersflexible,accelerated,fullyonlinedegreeprogramstofittheneedsofadultlearnerslikeyou.Ourundergraduateonlineprograms weredevelopedtohelpyouearnyourdegreeonlinewhileyoujugglelife’sresponsibilities.You’lllearninasupportive,onlineenvironment that is focusedonpreparingyoutoaccomplishyourcareergoalswithoutsacrificingpersonal,family,andprofessionalcommitments. Whether you have 18 credit hours or an associatedegree, a bachelor’s degree is within your reach.

Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs

• Accountancy

• AppliedCommunicationStudies,PublicRelations

• BusinessAdministration

• CriminalJusticeStudies

• IntegrativeStudies,LeadershipinOrganizations

• Psychology

• RN to BS in Nursing

• OnlineGeneralEducationPath

Advanceyourcareerandimproveyourqualityoflifewithabachelor’sdegree.SIUEholdsthesameaccreditationsasmanyofthenation’smost prestigiousschools.Ouronlinedegreecoursesareheldtothesamehighacademicstandardsandaretaughtbythesamehighlyqualified facultywhoteachinSIUEclassrooms.Throughcollaborationacrosscampus,weoffercondensedcoursetermsandflexibleentrypoints throughouttheyear.

We are here for you!

ContacttheteaminOnlineStudentServicesformoreinformation. online@siue.edu | 618-650-5832|siue.edu/online-student-services/prospective-students

POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATES

SIUEofferseightpost-baccalaureatecertificates(PBCs)thatrangefromthreetofivecourses.Thesecertificatesaredesignedforworking professionalswhowanttoadvancetheircareerbylearningadditionalskillsincredit-bearingcourses.

Athletics Leadership*

Idealfor individuals planning to or currently working in athletics atthecollegeorhighschoollevels

Data Science*

Idealformathematiciansandstatisticians

Digital Media Literacy*

Idealforeducators,librariansandmediaprofessionals

Emerging Technologies*

IdealforP-12schoolpersonnel

Instructional Design*

Idealfororganizationaltrainingpersonnel

Online Teaching and Learning*

Idealforeducators,corporatetrainingpersonnelandcollegeinstructors

Professional Leadership Strategies*

Idealforfutureleaders in public and nonprofit sectors

Taxation

Idealforindividualsinterestedinpublicaccounting,tax positions andothertax-relatedcareers

*fullyonline optionavailable

Formoreinformation,contactonline@siue.eduorvisitsiue.edu/online.

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR LICENSEDPROFESSIONALS

siue.edu/professional

SIUE is an approvedCEU providerby the State of Illinois for Social Work continuing education. If you are licensed/certified in any other stateorprovince,pleaserefertotheregulationsinthatstate/provinceorthenationalboardrequirementstodeterminewhetherthiswill qualify forCEU credits.

Impact Suicide Webinar

Pleasejoinusforpresentationsthatwillspeakaboutsuicide prevention as it relates todigital mental health. The topics will coverawidearrayofinformationthatwillbehelpfultoprofessionals andlaypersonalike.Theconference’sgoalistoprovideinsightful information,researchandtangibleresourcesthatwillIMPACTsuicide. CEUs willbe offeredfor counselors, social workers, and nurses

ConferenceFee:Theconferenceisfreetoallparticipants.

Friday, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 12 OnlineviaZoom

Immigrants in our Mist

Joinusforaone-dayconferencedesignedforprofessionalswho workdirectly with immigrant populations in our surrounding communities.Thiseventwillbringtogethersocialworkers, educators,healthcareproviders,legaladvocates,faithleaders, andcommunityorganizerstoexplorethechallengesand opportunitiesfacedbyimmigrantstoday.Throughexpertpanels, interactiveworkshops,andnetworkingsessions,participantswill gainpracticaltools,culturalinsights,andpolicyupdatestobetter supportimmigrantindividualsandfamilies.Together,we’llfoster collaborationandstrengthenthesafetynetsthathelpimmigrant communitiesthrive.

Friday,Oct.17

Checkwebsiteforpricingandlocation

Basic Economic Development

Designedforearly-careereconomicdevelopers,planners,city managers, and electedofficials, this nationally accreditedBASIC courseprovidesacomprehensiveaccreditedeconomicdevelopment educationforprofessionalswithLESSthan10yearsofexperience andindividualsdedicatedtoexpandingtheireconomicdevelopment knowledge.Visitbedcillinois.orgformoreinformation.

Conference Fee: $500 before Aug. 1, $595 afterAug. 1

Monday-Thursday,Oct.20-23

NicorGasHeadquarters,Naperville

HospiceConference

Aconferencedesignedforprofessionals,paraprofessionals, volunteers,andotherswhoworkwithchronicallyill,terminallyill ,orgrievingpersonsofallagesinhospitals,hospiceprograms, long-termcarefacilities,homehealth,schools,churches,and other community agencies, as well as support groups, funeral serviceprograms,andcounselingservicesforthebereaved.Four CEUs are available for social workers,nurses, psychologists, and funeralhomedirectors.

ConferenceFee:$25,additional$20forCEU Checkwebsitefordateandtimedetails OnlineviaZoom

Computer-Aided Design Courses

Coursesareofferedonacontinuousbasisin10-weekcyclesonline viaZoom.Pleasecheckthewebsiteforthemostup-to-date information. All courses are three credits and cost is $3,311 percourse unlessotherwisestated.Mustcompleteintroduction coursetoparticipateintheintermediatecourse.

CATIAV5 Intro: Introduction to Solid and AssemblyModeling Course Fee: $3,611.25

CATIA V5 Intermediate: Advanced Design andAssembly Management CourseFee:$4,792.50

NX11 Intro: Introduction to Solid and AssemblyModeling Course Fee: $3,611.25

NX11Intermediate: Advanced Design andAssembly Management Course Fee: $3,611.25

Ifyouanswered“Yes,”weinviteyoutositinonregularclassesatSIUEthroughourEducardProgram.Educardisaspecialcommunityprogramthat allowsyoutoattendselectedcreditclassesofferedbySIUE.Itprovidesanopportunityforyoutosamplethesubjectsthatinterestyoumost.Anyone whoisnotcurrentlyenrolledforcreditintheUniversityiseligibleforEducard.Highschoolstudentsareeligibleandmaytakeuptothreeclasses.

Which classes are approved for Educard participation?

Forafulllistofclasses,pleasevisitbanner.siue.edu/ssbandclickClassSchedule.SelecttheFall2024termandsearchanysubjectyou wouldlike.ClassesnotofferedthroughEducardareclasseswithafullenrollment,non-creditclasses,travelstudy,distanceeducation, classes in which a danger may exist, classes requiring prerequisites, and classes where addeddirect expense may be incurredby the University.

What is not included?

• You will not receive agradeas an Educard participant.

• Noofficialrecordsofyourclassworkorattendancewillbekept;therefore,notranscriptisavailable.

• Sinceyoudonotpaynormalstudentwelfareandactivityfees,youmaynotparticipateinstudentservicesandactivitiessupported bythosefees.

What abouttextbooks?

Educard participant may borrow textbooks, as available, at no cost through Textbook Service. You may pick up your textbooks afterthe firstweekofclasses,andyouarerequiredtoreturntextbookstoTextbookServiceattheendoftheterm.

What is the fee?

$60perclass

RegisterforEducard

• Online:siue.edu/educard

• Inperson:RendlemanHall,Room1330,Monday-Friday,8a.m.-4:30p.m.

• Pleasedonotmailpayment

WORKFORCEINNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACTPROGRAM

Unemployed?

Underemployed?

SIUE serves students through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program.

SIUE works regularly with county and stateemployment andtrainingagenciestohelpmatcheligiblestudents withfunding.Individualswhoareunemployed, underemployedorexperiencingfinancialhardship may beeligible for support to complete their educationalprograms.Studentsmustbeseekinga credentialinahigh-demandemploymentfield,be withintwoyearsorless ofcompletingtheirdegree, andmeetlocalworkforcecriteriatoqualify.

Ifyouareseekingemploymentinanin-demandfield andareinterestedinlearningmoreaboutfunding opportunitiesthatwillhelpyoucompleteanSIUE program,pleasecontactusatoutreach@siue.eduor reachoutdirectlytoyourcountyprovider:

• MadisonCountyEmploymentandTraining Department(Bond,Jersey,MadisonandCalhoun Counties),618-296-4301

• St.ClairCountyIntergovernmentalGrants DepartmentWorkforceDevelopmentGroup (St.Clair,Monroe,Randolph,Clintonand WashingtonCounties),618-825-3259

• siue.edu/financial-aid/wioa

ONLINE SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH POLICIES

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Allcancellation/refundrequestsmust bemadeinwritingandemailedto outreach@siue.edu.Cancellation/refund requestsmustbereceivedatleastfive business days prior to the first day of anyconference,courseorevent,unless otherwise specified. A refund, minus a $15administrativefee,willbeprocessed as long as the above terms are met. If youhavequestionsregardingthis policy, please contact us at 618-650-3210 or outreach@siue.edu.

ParkingonCampus

Unlessotherwisespecified,parkingis includedinthecostofcoursesheldon weekdays on the SIUE Edwardsville campus. ParkingisnotincludedfortheLifelong Learningspeakerseries.Areducedprice. A reduced price is available at checkout forparticipantswhodonotneedparking orprefertopayforparkingontheirown. Parkingpasseswillbeemailedtopaid registered participants; please provide a valid license plate number to avoid paying additional parking fines. The printed pass must be displayed on the dashboardof the registeredvehicle and is valid only during thetimesofthecourse.A 30-minutegrace periodisextendedfortraveltoandfrom the meeting location.

Accommodations

TheOfficeofOnlineServicesand EducationalOutreachiscommittedto providing universally accessible services andopportunitiesthroughoutour programming. If you need assistance or anaccommodation,pleasecontactour office:618-650-3210,outreach@siue.eduor bymail(OnlineServicesandEducational Outreach,Box1084,Edwardsville,IL 62026)uponregistrationand/oratleast three days priorto the offering toallow us timetoaccommodateyourneeds.

OfficeofOnlineServicesandEducationalOutreach

RendlemanHall P.O.Box1084

Edwardsville,IL

Payments are accepted in the following ways:

Online: siue.edu/educational-outreach Seepage2fordetailedregistrationinstructions.

Mail: Sendthiscompletedregistration formandpaymentto:

SIUEOfficeofOnlineServicesandEducationalOutreach Box1084|Edwardsville,IL62026

In Person: Visit us weekdays 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in RendlemanHall,Room1330

Phone: Call 618-650-3210 and pay using acreditcard