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For more information contact,
Courses: Debbie Kresge 203-332-5150
Computers: Pam Prestin, 203-332-5038
HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE INTRODUCES SEVEN PC CLASSES IN APRIL
BRIDGEPORT - Housatonic Community College's Continuing Education
Department is offering seven Microsoft /PC courses beginning in the
April, while the college continues to offer internet ready reconditioned
computers to students for only $299.
"The six computer courses are the latest in a series of new courses
we're offering to the public for professional advancement and personal
enjoyment," said Deborah S. Kresge, coordinator of continuing education.
"These are fast- track courses that offer people only what they
need to know -- in terms they can understand," she said. "The
courses, which do not involve tests or grades, are ideal for those people
who want to strengthen the computer skills needed for their present
job, obtain skills for a promotion, or learn computer operations for
enjoyment."
The computer offer is HCC's way of giving students access to computers
that is essential in higher education today. "Computer literacy
is the new liberal art," said Academic Dean Ruth K. MacDonald.
"Offering the computers is our way of helping students bridge the
digital divide."
Continuing Education courses are:
- Intermediate MS Word 2000. This course is geared towards
those who have basic Word skills and are ready to learn more.
Topics covered in the course are formatting with styles, creating
and modifying charts, creating and using forms, and sharing information
with other programs. The prerequisite for the course is experience
with Windows and Introduction to MS Word. Students must
provide their own 3.5 double- sided, high- density diskettes. The
course meets on Tuesday and Thursdays on April 4, 9, and 11 from 6:00
p.m.-9:00 p.m. in Room B206. The fee for the course is $162. The textbook
is included.
- Advanced MS Word 2000. This course will explore the most
advanced features of MS Word. Topics in the course include
master documents, field references, advanced formatting techniques,
macros, tables, charts and forms, mail merge, and working with data
sources. The prerequisite for the course is experience with Windows,
and Intermediate MS Word. Students must provide their own 3.5
double- sided, high- density diskettes. The class will meet on Tuesdays
and Thursdays on April 16, 18, and 23 from 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. in
Room B206. The fee for the course is $162. The textbook is included.
- Introduction to MS Access. This course features the next
generation of Microsoft's' database program that is part of the Office
2000 software suite. This course will teach students how to set
up basic databases, including the structure of fields, cross linking,
modification, data entry, and search procedures. Access 2000
is both web and email friendly. The prerequisite for the course is
experience with Windows. Students must provide their own 3.5
double- sided, high- density diskettes. The class meets on Tuesdays
and Thursdays, March 26, 28, and April 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
in Room B206. The fee for the course is $162. The textbook is included.
- Intermediate MS Access. Adding to the knowledge and skills
gained in the Introduction to Microsoft Access, the course
extends the information base to provide a more complete view of this
powerful database product. The prerequisite for the course is previous
experience with Windows and Introduction to MS Access.
Students must provide their own 3.5' double- sided, high- density
diskettes. The class will meet on Saturday, April 6, from 8:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. in Room B206. The fee for the course is $162. The textbook
is included.
- Introduction to MS Outlook 2000. Topics discussed will include
working with email, using mail management tools; working with contacts,
managing time with the calendar, and using tasks and notes. The prerequisite
for the course is experience with Windows. Students must provide
their own 3.5 double - sided, high-density diskettes. The class will
meet on Mondays and Wednesdays, April 24, 29, and May 1 from 6:00
p.m. to 9: 00 p.m. in Room B206. The fee for the course is $162. The
textbook is included.
- Introduction to MS PowerPoint 2000. In this course, students
will learn to plan an effective presentation using slides, charts,
and overheads. Students will also learn to insert clip art and graphics,
customize fonts, colors, and backgrounds. The prerequisite for the
course is experience with Windows. Students must provide their
own 3.5 double- sided, high-density diskettes. The three session course
will meet on Saturday April 13, 20 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in
Room B206. The fee for the course is $162. The textbook is included.
- Intermediate MS PowerPoint 2000. Through lectures, demonstrations
and projects, students will learn to create presentations that integrate
text, graphics and sound. The course is designed to meet the presentation
needs of individuals and business. The prerequisite for the course
is experience with Windows and Introduction to MS PowerPoint.
Students must provide their own 3.5 double-sided, high-density diskettes.
The three-session course will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April
30, May 2, and 7, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Room B206. The fee
for the course is $162.
For more information, contact Continuing Education at 203-332-5150 or
203-332-5057.
With a five- year old campus in the heart of Connecticut's largest
city, Housatonic is one of the country's fastest growing public
community colleges. Since it moved to the new downtown campus in 1997.
HCC's enrollment has increased 60 percent. According to the most
recent statistics, released by the Washington D.C- based American Association
of Community Colleges, HCC was ranked among the nations 34 fastest growing
public community colleges and was third in the northeast.
In response to increased enrollments and changing workplace needs both
regionally and nationally, HCC has increased the number of programs
offered from 43 to 65 since moving to its new campus.
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