Spring 2013 Community Education Classes at Ohio University Southern!  For more information, please contact Robert Pleasant at OUS 740-533-4608 or via email at pleasanr@ohio.edu .

Community Education Guidelines and Procedures
Community Education classes are open to the general public regardless of educational background.  These classes are self-supporting, and the fees collected from Community Education cover all instructional, administrative, and overhead cost of the program...
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Registration and Enrollment
YOU MUST REGISTER AND ENROLL PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS SESSION.  If the minimum enrollment for a class is not met, the class may be cancelled. Click here for more information.
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Registration Forms
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Community Education classes for Fall 2012 offers classes in technology, artistic endeavors, personal interests, dog obedience, and recreation.

CLASS LIST

**Dog Obedience-Puppy Kindergarten:  Leslie Milleson
This class is for puppies 2-6 months of age.  The owner and puppy learn the basics of dog obedience at a more relaxed pace .  Sit, stay, come, lie down, and good manners are the focus of this puppy class.  Since puppies have short attention spans, there are more play and social interaction in this course.  Positive reinforcement, praise, and play are stressed along with good parenting.  Please do not bring the dog to the first session.
Course Location:  Ohio Horse Park, Vet Clinic Area
Course Date/Time:  Tuesdays, April 16th– June 4th, 6:30-7:15 pm
Course Cost: $70

**Dog Obedience-Sub Novice:  Leslie Milleson
This is an on-leash course for owners to learn how to train their dogs 7 months and older.  All the basics are covered: sit, stay, come, stand, lie down, and heel.  This class is based on positive reinforcement and working on getting your dog’s attention and trust.  Puppy kindergarten is not required.  Please do not bring the dog to the first session.
Course Location:  Ohio Horse Park, Vet Clinic Area
Course Date/Time:  Tuesdays, April 16th– June 4th,  7:30-8:30 pm
Course Enrollment:  MIN: 5
Course Cost:  $85

**Dog Obedience-Novice:  Leslie Milleson
This course moves forward in the obedience training to off-leash work.  This is done with all the commands.  The Sub Novice class is required, or you must have permission from the instructor.
Course Location:  Ohio Horse Park, Vet Clinic Area
Course Date/Time:  Tuesdays, April 16th-June 4th,  8:30-9:30 pm
Course Enrollment:  MIN: 5
Course Cost:  $85

**Street Smarts for Women:  Zachary Wilds
More than 600 women are raped or sexually assaulted every day! Women need to be prepared.  Take this course to ensure that those statistics don’t include you. This course will teach you how to avoid, detect, and react to situations.  Be confident and powerful.  For women only!

Course Location: Christ Episcopal Church, 501 Park Avenue, Ironton
Course Date/Time: Mondays, April 15th-May 20th, 8:00-9:00 pm
Course Enrollment: MIN: 5, MAX: 20
Course Cost: $45
**Antique or Junk: Randy Bazell
Is that old thing in your attic a valuable antique, a piece of junk, or something between the two? Find out what items are and are not currently hot. Get tips on the best way to sell  antiques in the age of EBay.

Course Location: Dingus 208
Course Date/Time: Monday, April 15th & 22nd, 6:30-8:00 pm
Course Enrollment: MIN: 4, MAX: 18
Course Cost: $30

**Facebook 101: Randy Bazell
Are you interested in starting a Facebook page, but aren’t sure how?  This course will give you an overview of Facebook and help you get one up and running.  Topics covered will include knowing your audience, promoting your Facebook, and posting text, video, and audio images.  You will learn Facebook etiquette and ethics, copyright laws, and much more.

Course Location: Dingus 208
Course Date/Time: Monday, April 15th & 22nd, 8:00-9:30 pm
Course Enrollment: MIN: 4, MAX: 18
Course Cost: $30

**Bobcat Book Club: Michelle Dotts
When was the last time you read a classic book for anything other than a required book report?  Join friends and fellow book-lovers to discuss classic literature and walk away satisfied, challenged, and enriched.  Contribute to a class blog where members will delve further into the book in between meeting sessions (blogging is optional).  Please read “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee before the first session.

Course Location: TBD
Course Date/Time: Thursdays, April 18th, May 9th, & 30th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Course Enrollment: MIN: 5, MAX: 20
Course Cost: $10

**Landscaping Basics: Brian Kelley
Learn the dos and don’ts that will make your yard a landscaping success.  Workshop will focus on appropriate plant selection, bed preparation, and maintenance techniques.

Course Location: TBD
Course Date/Time: Saturday, April 20th, 11 am-1:00 pm
Course Enrollment: MIN: 3, MAX: 15
Course Cost: $20

**PED 1206:  Bowling
This is an introductory course for the beginning bowler.  Basic fundamentals and mechanics of bowling will be covered.  Emphasis is placed on good technique and learning game rules and scoring.

Course Location:  Spare Time Recreation Center
Course Date/Time:  Saturdays, March 16th-April 6th, 9:30-11:55 am
Course Cost:  $20

**PED 1001: Aerobic Conditioning-Kickboxing
This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a lasting interest in attaining and maintaining personal health and wellness throughout their lifetime. In addition, students will gain a working knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of the spirit, history, safety, and etiquette of kickboxing.

Course Location:  Campus and Community Center
Course Date/Time:  Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm through May 4th
Course Cost:  $20

**PED 1208: Archery
This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a lasting interest in attaining and maintaining personal health and wellness through their lifetime.  Students will gain a thorough, working knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of the spirit, rules, history, safety, and etiquette of archery.

Course Location:  OUS, Lake Vesuvius
Course Date/Time: March 15th, 5:30-7:30 pm on OUS campus; March 22nd, 10:30am-5:30pm, TBA; and March 29th, 10:30am-5:30pm, Vesuvius Longbow range.
Course Cost:  $35

**PED 1224: Fundamentals of Canoeing
This course introduces basic flat water canoeing skills and knowledge in order to enhance personal enjoyment of the outdoors and sound safety practices.  Students learn through direct experience, discussion, demonstration, and reflection.

Course Location: OUS, Lake Vesuvius
Course Date/Time: April 2 on OUS campus; April 16th and 23rd, 10:30am-5:30am, location TBA
Course Cost:  $40

**Bobcat Book Club: Michelle Dotts
When was the last time you read a classic book for anything other than a required book report?  Join friends and fellow book-lovers to discuss classic literature and walk away satisfied, challenged, and enriched.  Contribute to a class blog where members will further delve into the book in between meeting sessions (blogging is optional).  Please read “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee before the first session.
Course Location: TBD
Course Date/Time: Thursdays/March 28th, April 18th, May 9th,6:30-8:30 pm
Course Enrollment: MIN: 5, MAX: 20
Course Cost: $10

**Landscaping Basics: Brian Kelley
Learn the dos and don’ts that will make your yard a landscaping success.  Workshop will focus on appropriate plant selection, bed preparation, and maintenance techniques.
Course Location: TBD
Course Date/Time: Saturday, April 6th, 11 am-1:00 pm
Course Enrollment: MIN: 3, MAX: 15
Course Cost: $20

**PED 1206 Bowling
This is an introductory course for the beginning bowler.  Basic fundamentals and mechanics of bowling will be covered.  Emphasis is placed on good technique and learning game rules and scoring.
Course Location:  Spare Time Recreation Center
Course Date/Time:  Saturdays, March 16th-April 6th, 9:30-11:55 am
Course Cost:  $20

**PED 1004: Jogging
This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a lasting interest in attaining and maintaining personal health and wellness throughout their lifetime. In addition, students will gain a thorough working knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of the spirit, history, safety, and etiquette of jogging. Students will be graded based on knowledge and participation.

Course Location: Ohio University Southern, Academic Center 124
Course Date/Time: Thursdays, March 14th-April 25th, 1:30-4:30 pm
Course Cost: $20

**PED 1201: Fundamentals of Tennis
This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a lasting interest in attaining and maintaining personal health and wellness throughout their lifetime. In addition, students will gain a thorough working knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of the  spirit rules, history, safety, and etiquette of tennis. Students will be graded based on knowledge and participation.

Course Location: City of Ironton Tennis Courts
Course Date/Time: Fridays, March 22nd-May 3rd, 9:30-11:55 am
Course Cost: $20

**PED 1202: Fundamentals of Golf
This course is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a lasting interest in attaining and maintaining personal health and wellness throughout their lifetime. In addition, students will gain a thorough working knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of the spirit and rules, history, safety, and etiquette of golf. Students will be graded based on knowledge and participation.

Course Location: Ironton Country Club
Course Date/Time: Fridays, April 5th-April 26th, times arranged
Course Cost: $20

**REC 1080: Fundamentals of Rock Climbing
This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to safely and enjoyably participate in the sport of rock climbing. Topics include, but are not limited to, terminology, top rope site management, safety systems, and movement related to rock-climbing. Students will also learn to apply the principles and practices of Leave No Trace to minimize environmental impacts related to rock climbing.

Course Location: OUS, Lake Vesuvius
Course Date/Time: April 12th, 5:30-7:30 pm, on OUS campus; April 13th, 10:30am -6:30pm, at Lake Vesuvius; and April 27th, 10:30am-6:30pm, TBD
Course Cost: $20

**REC 1150: White Water Rafting
This course is an Introduction to white water rafting that includes techniques and equipment used by raft guides for professional outfitters. It emphasizes safety, enjoyment, and skill acquisitions for new paddlers of inflatable craft. It introduces and trains paddlers in the basic elements of river reading, white water safety considerations, and paddling techniques.

Course Location: OUS, Lower New River
Course Date/Time: Friday, April 19th, 8:00am-6:00 pm
Course Cost: $110

Contact Information:

Community Education Ohio University Southern 1804 Liberty Avenue Ironton, OH 45638 Robert Pleasant, Jr. Director of Enrollment and Student Services 740-533-4608 1-800-626-0513