at Midland College www.midland.edu/cpce/classics Spring 2017 Schedule Short Programs Designed for People Over Fifty Session I Session II January 23 - February 16 February 20 - March 23 Session III March 27 - April 24 REGISTRATION BEGINS Monday, January 9, 2017 You pay just $25 and take as many classes as you want!
Spring 2017 REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Registration for courses should be made in person at the Midland College Continuing Education office (Room 214), located at the Scharbauer Student Center. Mail-in registration will be accepted, but enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served process. All courses may be taken by any individual at least 50 years old for a one-time registration fee of $25.00. Courses will be offered in three four-week sessions. Please help us by sharing this information with friends and acquaintances. The success of the program depends on the enrollment generated with each session. We will be happy to mail schedules to anyone interested. Call us at 685-4518 or fill out the form at the back of this schedule with any names you would like to add to our mailing list for the future. CLASS CANCELLATION In order to have the best situation possible for students and teachers, classes generally will be cancelled the Friday before the class begins if 10 people are not registered. Cancelling a class due to limited enrollment is standard procedure for the Continuing Education Department. Please have your friends register if you are anxious to take a class that may be cancelled. COLLEGE CLASSICS MISSION STATEMENT at Midland College provides a low cost, non-credit, opportunity for citizens fifty and over to broaden their knowledge in areas of interest in an informal educational setting. VISION STATEMENT will be the senior program of choice for the mentally active to enhance their knowledge on a variety of topics while enjoying social interaction. Midland College is an equal opportunity employer/educator. ACCREDITATION Midland College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679- 4500 for questions about the accreditation of Midland College. BUILDINGS AFA - Allison Fine Arts Building MHAB - F. Marie Hall Academic Building Notice of Non-discrimination Midland College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Tana Baker, Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX 79705 432-685-4781 For further information on notice of non-discrimination you can contact: Dallas Office Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1620 Dallas, Texas 75201-6810 Telephone: 214-661-9600 FAX: 214-661-9587; TDD: 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Dallas@ed.gov 1
Spring 2017 SESSION I January 23 - February 16 Number Course Title Instructor Room Day Date Time 4021 162Q Archaeology Marshall-Gray MHAB 202 M Jan 23 Feb 13 1:30 3:30 pm 4024 162Q Beginning Clogging Baca AFA Aud M Jan 23 Feb 13 4:30 5:30 pm 4027 162Q Clogging Baca AFA Aud M Jan 23 Feb 13 5:30 6:30 pm 4030 162Q The Constitution and the Hart MHAB 202 T Jan 24 Feb 14 1:00 2:30 pm Supreme Court 4033 162Q Seniors: Info You Need to Know McKee MHAB 202 W Jan 25 Feb 15 1:00 2:00 pm 4035 162Q Industrial Revolution - Williford MHAB 202 W Jan 25 Feb 15 2:00 3:00 pm America at the Dawn of Change 4038 162Q A Random Pathway through Deats MHAB 202 TH Jan 26 Feb 16 2:00 4:00 pm Cinema Pt. 2 SESSION II February 20 March 23 No class March 13 March 17 Number Course Title Instructor Room Day Date Time 4022 162Q Archaeology Marshall-Gray MHAB 202 M Feb 20 Mar 20 1:30 3:30 pm 4025 162Q Beginning Clogging Baca AFA Aud M Feb 20 Mar 20 4:30 5:30 pm 4028 162Q Clogging Baca AFA Aud M Feb 20 Mar 20 5:30 6:30 pm 4031 162Q The Constitution and the Hart MHAB 202 T Feb 21 Mar 21 1:00 2:30 pm Supreme Court 4046 162Q The Poetry of War Webb MHAB 201 T Feb 21 Mar 21 2:30 4:00 pm 4034 162Q History of the Cold War Hopkins, Jr. MHAB 185 W Feb 22 Mar 22 1:00 2:30 pm 4036 162Q Industrial Revolution Williford MHAB 202 W Feb 22 Mar 22 2:30 3:30 pm America at the Dawn of Change 4039 162Q A Random Pathway through Deats MHAB 202 TH Feb 23 Mar 23 2:00 4:00 pm Cinema Pt. 2 4041 162Q Let s Dance Milam AFA Aud TH Feb 23 Mar 23 11:00 am 12:00 pm SESSION III March 27 April 21 No class Friday, April 14 & Monday, April 17 Number Course Title Instructor Room Day Date Time 4023 163Q Archaeology Marshall-Gray MHAB 202 M Mar 27 Apr 24 1:30 3:30 pm 4026 163Q Beginning Clogging Baca AFA Aud M Mar 27 Apr 24 4:30 5:30 pm 4029 163Q Clogging Baca AFA Aud M Mar 27 Apr 24 5:30 6:30 pm 4032 163Q The Constitution and the Hart MHAB 202 T Mar 28 Apr 18 1:00 2:30 pm Supreme Court 4047 163Q The Art & Practice of Love Poetry Webb MHAB 202 T Mar 28 Apr 18 2:30 4:00 pm 4037 163Q Industrial Revolution - Williford MHAB 202 W Mar 29 Apr 19 1:00 2:00 pm America at the Dawn of Change 4040 163Q A Random Pathway through Deats MHAB 202 TH Mar 30 Apr 20 2:00 4:00 pm Cinema Pt. 2 4042 163Q Let s Dance Milam AFA Aud TH Mar 30 Apr 20 11:00 am 12:00 pm 2
Spring 2017 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MANOR PARK 2208 North Loop 250 West Number Course Title Instructor Day Date Time 4043 162Q Political Geography Gilmour M Jan 23 Feb 13 10:00 am 4044 162Q Political Geography Gilmour M Feb 20 Mar 20* 10:00 am 4045 163Q Political Geography Gilmour M Mar 27 Apr 24^ 10:00 am *Spring Break March 13 ^ Easter Monday April 17 ARCHAEOLOGY This course is an overview of human origins and bio-cultural adaptations. This is an introduction to methods and theory in the excavation and interpretation of material remains of past cultures. Major topics to be examined are the emergence of Archaeology as a discipline; archaeological methods, techniques, and theories; human evolution and variation; world pre-history; development of hunter-gather societies; origins of food production; the development of civilization, complex societies, enigmatic states, and empires. CLOGGING A healthy low impact aerobic workout combined with beginning/intermediate clogging routines. Some type of dance background is helpful but not necessary. Tap/clogging shoes make the class fun, but are not required. THE ART AND PRACTICE OF LOVE POETRY Poets rhapsodize about love. We will explore several famous love poems, and work to craft three poems in this class. BEGINNING CLOGGING Introduction to clog dancing. No dance experience necessary. Shoes need to be leather soled to begin class. Clogging shoes are optional. CONSTITUTION AND THE SUPREME COURT The class will review recent decisions of the Supreme Court, upcoming cases and the practical application of constitutional law. Issues are selected by students. HISTORY OF THE COLD WAR Traces the roots and the progression of the Cold War from the end of WWII through the late 1980 s/early 1990 s. POETRY OF WAR War changes humanity and poets reflect these changes in eloquent language. We will explore several poets as they explain their emotions beginning with the Civil War and ending with Vietnam. POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY - Students will choose the countries that they wish to discuss. INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AMERICA AT THE DAWN OF CHANGE This course explores America (1880 1920) at the dawn of industry, capital growth, mass communication, class diversity, and modernization. LET S DANCE - A low-impact choreographed cardio dance class geared for those over 40. The music is from various genres with easy-to-follow moves. Tennis shoes and water needed. POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY Students choose the countries that they would like to study and learn about the culture, history, geography and politics. RANDOM PATHWAY THROUGH CINEMA, PART 2 This course allows students to help chart a pathway through the fascinating world of movies. Some of the best films of many genres, eras, and nationalities will be sampled, including Westerns, fantasy, drama, musicals, comedies and romance. Actors will include 3
Spring 2017 contemporaries such as Emma Thompson, Daniel Radcliffe, Helen Mirren, and Hugh Laurie, as well as superstars from the past (Bogart, Hepburn, Bergman, Stewart). Students will learn of many sources for movie reviews, cinema history, biographies, the art and science of making movies and more. SENIORS: INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW Discussion-based class that will include recommendations of self-defense for seniors, how to recognize and avoid scams and also discussing current topics in law enforcement. COLLEGE CLASSICS FACULTY Tori Baca has been tap dancing for over 51 years, performing as well as teaching. She thought it would be fun to share her expertise to create a fun and interesting workout. John Deats has served as the Director of the Fasken Learning Resource Center for many years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston and a Master of Library Science degree from the University of North Texas. He is a lifelong student of film and likes to help students explore connections between media of many formats, including print, audiovisual, and electronic media for authoritative resources. This is Deats 10th year as a instructor. Terry Gilmour is professor of government at Midland College. She received her Bachelor s and Master s degrees from West Texas A&M and her Ph.D. in Political Science from Texas Tech University. Nancy Hart worked full-time for many years at Midland College and now teaches as an adjunct. She uses this course to justify the hours she spends on the Internet. When she is not online, she lap swims, needlepoints, does puzzles and cares for a crew of canine teaching assistants. Dr. David P. Hopkins, Jr., received his B.A. in history from Michigan State University, M.A. in history from Wayne State University and his Ph.D. in history from Wayne State University. He has taught at Midland College since July of 2015. Before teaching at MC, he was a GTA at Wayne State University in Detroit and he has been an adjunct at both the university and community college level since 2007. Dr. Paula Marshall-Gray grew up in the oil fields of West Texas mainly in Odessa and Kermit. She has been at Midland College since 2007 where she teaches U.S. History, Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, and Physical Anthropology. Before coming to MC, Paula taught Cultural Anthropology, Understanding Multicultural American, Native American Culture and History, and Doing Ethnography at Texas Tech University for 12 years. She received her PhD from Texas Tech in History. She wrote about oilfield worker culture for her dissertation. Her MA is also from Texas Tech in Anthropology. She interned for the National Park Service at Fort Davis, Texas and wrote about the many cultures that lived in Fort Davis with a specialization in the Apaches of Trans-Pecos Texas. Richard McKee is the Chief of Police at the Midland College Police Department and has held that position since 2012. He has a total of 24 years of experience in all areas of law enforcement. Chief McKee holds a Master s degree from the University of Texas Permian Basin as well as a Master Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Chief McKee is an adjunct professor in Criminal Justice and he also oversees Emergency Management for Midland College. Mona Milam has taught various forms of dance exercise for 40 years but clogging is a new passion. Mona also teaches courses at COM Aquatics Inc. Lynda Webb has a master s in English/Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso. She has written and published many short stories and essays. Words are her passion, but she has to make a living by teaching administrating reading and writing education at Midland College. Allison Williford is an adjunct professor and has been an educator in Midland, Texas for ten years. She received her B.A. in history in 2002 and her M.A. in history in 2014. 4
Spring 2017 Name Address To add names to our mailing list, please call (432) 685-4518 or complete and mail this form to: Midland College Department of Continuing Education 3600 North Garfield Midland, Texas 79705 City State Zip Coming This Spring! DAVIDSON DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES Dr. Sanjay Gupta Emmy -award winning chief medical correspondent for the health, medical & wellness unit at CNN Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 7:30 p.m. Al G. Langford Chaparral Center UPCOMING FREE EVENTS PHYLLIS AND BOB COWAN PERFORMING ARTS SERIES Drew Thomas Magic Contemporary grand illusions fused with exhilarating live music, movement, suspense and a touch of humor...delivering the impossible and making believers out of skeptics! Saturday, April 22, 2017 8:00 p.m. Al G. Langford Chaparral Center www.midland.edu/events (432) 685-4526 Preferred seating is available for Friends of the Series and distinguished donors. 5
Spring 2017 Midland College Course Registration Form Please complete the information below and return to the Midland College Continuing Education office, located in the Scharbauer Student Center. Credit card payments are no longer accepted over the phone. (432) 685-4518 $ (Please print) Today s Date Cost PLEASE LIST ADDITIONAL COURSES ON SEPARATE SHEET Social Security Number (must have to register) Student ID Number (CE office staff) Date of Birth Last Name First Name MI Street Address City State Zip County of Residence Home Phone Cell Phone Optional: The following information is requested by the State of Texas for reporting purposes Sex: Male Female Ethnicity: White(1) Black(2) Hispanic(3) Asian(4) American Indian(5) Other (6) Continuing Education Student GED High School Grad Associate Degree Baccalaureate/+ Refund policy: 100% Canceled Course - 100% - By noon two business days prior to first class day* - 80% Prior to Second scheduled class meeting* - No Refund after Second class meeting. *Less a $10 processing fee. All refund forms must be completed in person, allow 30 days for processing. 3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX 79705 432/685-451 432/685-64 (fax) Midland College is an equal opportunity employer/educator. Midland College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Midland College.
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