Continuing Education

Register Now to Visit Hawaii or Jamaica during Wintersession 2013!

By Susan Crowley on May 7, 2012 12:38 PM

Now is the time to think about preparing for your career after college. The world economy is just that -- global, and it's time to enhance your education and resume with a global experience. If you don't have the time or money for a semester abroad, then consider a Global Field Course. Here are two upcoming Global Field Courses that you can register for now.

Jamaica
Register for fall 2012 EDU 457 - Global Educational Field Experience in Jamaica, a three-credit Tier II Cultural Perspective course. Permission of the instructor, Dr. David Stoloff, is required. You take the course in the fall and have the field experience in Jamaica during Wintersession from Jan. 2-9, 2013.

Highlights include serving as a teaching aide at an infant school, primary, junior high or high school in Hanover or St. James Parishes in Jamaica; studying ecotourism; interacting with Jamaican teachers and students; and experiencing Jamaican culture. The approximate cost of the Jamaica portion is $1,850, which includes airfare, ground transportation, housing and most meals.) For more information or to get on the interest list, please contact Professor Stoloff at stoloff@easternct.edu

Hawaii
Register for fall 2012 THE 365. Non-theatre majors are welcome. Permission of the instructor is required. You take the course in the fall and have the field experience in Hawaii during Wintersession from Jan. 1-13, 2013.

During the fall course, non-majors and majors are certain to have a transformative experience building a theatre piece to be performed in Hawaii in January 2013. Highlights of the field experience include touring urban, rural and historical locations; conducting interviews; attending workshops with historians and theatre professionals; constructing playable characters; and performing on Oahu. The approximate cost for the Hawaiian portion (without Wintersession credit) is $3,000. For more information, email Assistant Professor J.J. Cobb at cobbj@easternct.edu

Register now, as seats are filling up!

Study Tips: Test Taking

By Susan Crowley on April 25, 2012 11:18 AM

The optimum retention of information occurs when you study for a test after the first day of class and a little bit every day thereafter. If you didn't do that, here's what you can do.

1. Put together all your materials for reviews, notes, charts, glossaries, corrected assignments, corrected tests and quizzes.

2. Make sure you have scheduled enough time to study for each exam.

3. Take advantage of the tutoring services at the Academic Services Center

4. Go to any review sessions, ask questions about anything you don't have a clear understanding of, ask what will be on the exam--it can't hurt. Take any additional handouts meant as study guides.

5. Always attend the last class prior to the exam. There may be items mentioned then that you'll need to focus on.

6. If you belong to a study group, set up practice quizzes. Discuss everything that could be on the test.

7. Create a study sheet checklist to go over important information and then check off each item as you review them.

8. Remember to eat just enough before the exam, so you will have energy.

9. Remember to go to the rest room before the exam.

10. Try to get a good night's sleep prior to your final.

11. Set two alarms so you will wake on time. Place these alarms beyond your reach, across the room.

12. Arrive at the room for the test at least five minutes early.

13. Good luck!

If you would like to see how to organize your notes, please, go to http://nutmeg.easternct.edu/mt-static/ce/2011/05/study-tips-1.html

To check out the Academic Services Center, go to http://www.easternct.edu/asc/

--This message courtesy of Susan Crowley, Webmaster

Are You Getting Close to Graduating from Eastern?

By Susan Crowley on April 18, 2012 10:30 AM

If you are close to graduating or are participating in Commencement on May 15, it is past time to think about getting your resume in good shape. Eastern's Office of Career Services can be a big help. Many Eastern students work, either full-time or part-time, while attending Eastern. Adding that baccalaureate credential to your resume should give you a lot of additional options in looking for work. Many employers use the bachelor's degree credential as a screening device and if you don't have it, your resume may not even be looked at. Now that you're getting close to graduation day, be sure to put yourself in the best possible light. Integrate your academic and work experience and make sure it is reflected in your resume and cover letters. And, by the way, CONGRATULATIONS for getting this far!! Hoping to see you at Commencement. For details about Commencement visit: http://www.easternct.edu/commencement/

Carol J. Williams, Ph.D.

Associate Dean

School of Continuing Education

Eastern Connecticut State University

Study in Spain This Summer

By Susan Crowley on February 16, 2012 10:49 AM

Spend a month in Alicante Spain this summer with Professor Agustin Bernal and other Eastern students and earn 6 credits. An informational meeting for the trip will be held next Wednesday, February 22nd in Webb Hall, Room 223. The meeting will be from 2:30-3:30 P.M. and will discuss trip details, payment, and credits. As of right now, the trip is approximately $4500 and covers ALL expenses for the month long program.

If you cannot attend the meeting on Wednesday next week, contact Student Assistant Conrad Guthrie a contedstu2@easternct.edu by calling (860) 465-0207. Below is the link to the flyer for the program.

http://www.easternct.edu/continuingeducation/documents/
GlobalFieldCourses/Summer_in_Spain_2012_flyer.pdf

Ghana Global Field Course in Summer 2012

By Susan Crowley on February 8, 2012 11:20 AM

Eastern is returning to Ghana for a Global Field Course this summer from July 5-16, 2012. The approximate cost, all inclusive, is $3,600, which includes airfare, ground transportation, housing and most meals.

Register for Summer or Fall 2012 Internship PBH/BIO 494 Field Internship in Public Health. The prerequisite is permission from Professor Yaw Nsiah.

What are the benefits of this global field course?

You will learn about public health in Ghana including traditional healers; assist in local schools and at Mampong Orphanage; learn about ecotourism and go on safari at the Mole Game Reserve; and visit local chiefs, a voodoo shrine and the Elminia slave castles.

Interested? Contact Professor Yaw Nsiah, Nsiah@easternct.edu or Conrad Guthrie, student assistant, at (860) 465-0207.

Photos from the Turkey Global Field Course

By Susan Crowley on February 1, 2012 10:04 AM

As announced previously, the Global Field Course to Turkey has returned with photos from their adventure.

Professor Carenen and Turkish guide Alkan Sisli (on left)

World War I site at Gallipoli

Learning about Turkish rug weaving

Eastern history students and faculty in front of the Library at Ephesus

Inside the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

Happy Spring! The Turkey Global Field Course is back!

By Susan Crowley on January 26, 2012 10:17 AM

Happy Spring to all our students. Over the winter break, I had the privilege of going on one of our Eastern Global Field Courses, accompanying two history professors and 15 Eastern students to Turkey. What an amazing adventure we had! We visited several of the many archeological sites in Turkey and saw amazing buildings in Istanbul (the former Constantinople). Ephesus in Western Turkey is a well-preserved site that was once the capital of the Roman Empire. Our tour guide, Alkan, made the history of Turkey and present-day culture of Turkey come alive for all of us.

As part of your college career at Eastern, if you can manage it, I heartily encourage you to participate in one of the Global Field Courses we offer. Courses that are currently open include a Psychology trip to Nepal, a course in Italy where you will do creative writing, a month-long language and culture immersion in Spain and a wonderful insider arts trip to Cuba this summer. Take a look at these options and see if you can fit one of them into your life--you won't be sorry! http://www.easternct.edu/ce/GlobalFieldCourses-list.htm

Carol J. Williams, Ph.D.

Associate Dean

School of Continuing Education

Eastern Connecticut State University

Registration Deadlines--It's Not Too Late

By Susan Crowley on January 18, 2012 12:26 PM

Spring Semester has started at Eastern Connecticut State University. The last day to register for a Spring course is Jan. 23.

Registration for EasternOnline is now closed.

The Second Seven Weeks Courses run from Mar. 12 - May 12. The last day of registration is the day the course starts.

The following Global Field Courses (short-term study abroad) still have seats available: Nepal (Psychology), Florence, Italy (English-Writing Abroad), Jamaica (Education), and Cuba (Art). To learn more about these Global Field Courses, visit http://www.easternct.edu/ce/GlobalFieldCourses-list.htm

To view all Spring courses: go to http://eweb.easternct.edu/wfbprod/bwskfcls.P_TermSel

If you would like to attend part-time or are interested in the Bachelor of General Studies, please, call 860-465-0206 to schedule an advisor appointment. Phone advisement appointments are also available.

Carol Williams, Associate Dean
School of Continuing Education at Eastern

Spring Registration is Open at Eastern Connecticut State University

By Susan Crowley on January 12, 2012 10:43 AM

Spring Registration at Eastern Connecticut State University is open to the public. To view courses, visit http://eweb.easternct.edu/wfbprod/bwskfcls.P_TermSel

Do you want to attend Eastern part time or pursue the Bachelor of General Studies? Call (860) 465-0206 for an appointment with an advisor.

Classes start on Jan. 18. There's still time to register.

Here's how to get started: http://continuingeducation.easternct.edu/HowToGetStarted.htm

Carol Williams, Associate Dean
School of Continuing Education at Eastern

Happy Holiday from the School of Continuing Education at Eastern

By Susan Crowley on December 15, 2011 11:14 AM

We look forward to a very successful school year. All our best wishes for a very Happy and Healthy New Year.

Dean Gimenez