Spring @ SMCC - Southern Maine Community College

Spring@ SMCCInside:Take a Continuing Studies Class· Navigate Maine’s coastal waters· Explore Indian cuisine· Learn to bartend· Prepare to be certified in a trade· Learn to lead with our SupervisorySkills Academy . . . and more!Plus!How to Enroll in a Degree ProgramSpring Special Events at SMCCCampus NewsClassesstart inJanuary!

What do you want to do@ SMCC?Continuing Studies CoursesHealthcare 2Technical & Trades 3Boating Skills 5Professional Development 6Workshops for Non-Profits & Foundations 8Culinary Arts 9Get a Degree 11Take a Credit Course 12Rent our facilities for your special event! 13Check out our Spring campus events 14TO TAKE CONTINUING STUDIES COURSESDownload a registration form at www.smccme.edu and fax to 207-741-5631 ormail to the address below. For more information,call 207-741-5758. Pay by cash,check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, orDiscover.REFUND POLICY FOR CONTINUINGSTUDIES COURSESTo receive a full refund a student mustcancel their enrollment 3 business daysprior to the start date of the class. There isno partial refund. If a class is cancelled bySouthern Maine Community College forany reason, a full refund will be awardedto the student. Any questions or concernsshould be directed to the number below.PLEASE NOTECourses and fees in this brochure aresubject to change without notice. Coursesmay have prerequisites or require testing.NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENTSouthern Maine Community College isan equal opportunity/affirmative actioninstitution and employer. For more information,please call 207-741-5798.CUSTOMIZED TRAINING OPTIONSFOR EMPLOYERSOur programs can be customized to yourspecific workforce needs. We will workwith you to design and deliver these programsand many more. Ask us how!MAKE CONTACTBusiness & Community Partnerships: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pmPhone: 207-741-5758; toll-free in Maine 1-877-282-2182Fax: 207-741-5631Mail to: Business and Community Partnerships2 Fort Rd, South Portland, ME 04106Online at www.smccME.edu/continuingstudies1

Continuing Studies CoursesHEALTHCARECAMPUSLOCATOR[SPC] South Portland Campus • 2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME 04106[BC] Bath Campus • 11 Park Street, Bath, ME 04530 • (207)386-0013.defibrillator (AED); and relief of foreign-bodyairway obstruction (FBAO). It’s intended forparticipants who provide health care to patientsin a wide variety of settings, includingin-hospital and out-of-hospital. This courseis designed for certified or non-certified,licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals.This course meets the requirementsfor SMCC Allied Health students preparingfor clinical rotations. Students must purchasea pocket mask prior to class.Introduction to PhlebotomyThis course prepares individuals for entrylevelpositions in a health care setting obtainingblood samples from patients. Topicsinclude basic medical terminology, anatomy,laboratory math, blood composition,infection control and hands-on phlebotomytraining using needles, syringes, vacutainertubes and other equipment. Class meetsfor 30 hours of class time. Students are expectedto complete an additional 20 hoursof clinical. Time will be scheduled with theinstructor to do live sticks (usually scheduledwithin the 6 wks of class time). Studentsmust complete 15-20 live sticks to successfullycomplete the course. Prerequisite:Students must take the reading section ofthe Accuplacer Exam prior to registeringfor this course. A minimum score of 58 isstrongly recommended. Accuplacer testingis administered at the SMCC main campusin South Portland. To sign up for the test,please visit: http://advise.smccme.edu.AHS-S12 NCTues & Thurs, 1/27-3/56pm - 8:30pm$495.00Entrepreneurial CenterSPCAHS-S12 N1Tues & Thurs, 5/12-6/186pm-8:30pm$495.00Entrepreneurial CenterSPCInstructors: Bob Milan & Robin Mitchell workat Mercy Hospital in the Laboratory, Robin as aMedical Technologist and Bob as a Phlebotomist.Combined they have over 50 years ofexperience in phlebotomy. They have taught thePhlebotomy program at SMCC since 2003 andhave trained over 200 students.BLS for Health Care ProvidersThis American Heart Association courseteaches CPR skills for helping victims ofall ages (including doing ventilation witha barrier device, a bag-mask device, andoxygen); use of an automated externalAHS-S26 NCSaturday, 1/108am-5pm$85.00ETC 1, SPCAHS-S26 N1Saturday, 2/78am-5pm$85.00ETC 1, SPCAHS-S26 N2Saturday, 2/288am-5pm$85.00ETC 1, SPCAHS-S26 BASaturday, 3/78am-5pm$85.00BCAHS-S26 N3Saturday, 3/148am-5pm$85.00ETC 1, SPCAHS-S26 N4Saturday, 3/288am-5pm$85.00ETC 1, SPCAHS-S26 N5Saturday, 4/48am-5pm$85.00ETC 1, SPCAHS-S26 N6Saturday, 5/28am-5pm$85.00ETC 1, SPCInstructors:• Lorraine McLaughlin worked for over twentyyears in emergency medical services. She iscurrently employed as a respiratory therapist atMaine Medical Center and has taught CPR foralmost twenty years.• Eric Wellman has been an active EMS providersince 1994 and is a National Registered andCritical Care Paramedic. Since 2006 he has beena faculty member at SMCC and is the EMS program’sclinical education coordinator. He holds aBS of Business Administration from the Universityof Southern Maine where he is also pursuing aMaster’s Degree in Adult Education.• Robert Hawkes is the Program Director/Chairof the Emergency Medical Services department atSMCC. He has a BS from University of SouthernMaine and a Master of Science Physician Assistantfrom the University of New England.2

Motvational Interviewing:The BasicsMotivational Interviewing is a client-centered,evidence-based, directive method forenhancing intrinsic motivation to change byexploring and resolving ambivalence. Duringthis six week online course, participantsNewonlineclass!will learn the fundamentalsof MotivationalInterviewing, explore waysof integrating MotivationalInterviewing theories intoother treatment approaches,and practice motivational interviewingon “challenging” clients through assignmentsthat include role playing and discussion.Thiscourse will discuss an effectiveapproach in the treatment of challengingclients, and provide participants with anopportunity to explore creative ways ofintegrating these approaches into an effectivetherapeutic intervention -- when to use,when not to use motivational interviewing.AHS-S31 DEOnline, 1/26-3/6$80.00Instructor: Nationally recognized StephenAndrew, LCSW, LADC, CCS, CGP, facilitates avariant of adolescent, co-ed, men and couplegroups. He also provides coaching and supportto addiction caregivers, and consults with localagencies. He is a member of the Motivational InterviewingInternational Network of Trainers andserves as the Chief Energizing Officer for HealthEducation and Training Institute.Technical & TradesOil Burner TechnicianThis 200-hour course is offered in cooperationwith the Maine Oil Dealers’ Association(MODA) and prepares students to take theOil Burner Technician Licensing Exam. Theexam is not part of the course.HT-S03 NCTuesdays & Thursdays, 1/13-5/284pm-9pmHeating & Air Conditioning Building, SPCCall MODA at 729-5298 for pricing information andto registerBartendingThis course consists of instructions on howto set up a bar, purchase equipment, useof different types and sizes of glasses,how to order spirits, keep count of inventoryand general costs, plus control of abar/lounge and the proper way of mixingdrinks. Students must be 21 years of age toattend. TIPS Certification included in priceof course.BAM-S01 NCTuesdays,2/10-4/215:30-8:30 PM$375.00McKernan Hospitality Center, SPCInstructor: Doreen Choate has over 30 yearsof bartending experience and for 24 of thoseyears she happily served customers at the VillageCafé, the long time Portland landmark. Sheleft the “The Village” when it closed for businessin November 2007 and currently worksfor Sodexho on the campus of Southern MaineCommunity College. She brings to this class awell-rounded perspective of the bartending tradeas well as years of practical and professionalhands-on bartending and customer serviceexperience.3Instructor: Jay Reny has been a licensed OilBurner Technician for over 20 years. He is currentlyemployed at Southern Maine CommunityCollege as the Manager of Facilities. As part ofSMCC’s collaboration with Maine Oil Dealers’Association (MODA), Jay is in his 6th year as aninstructor for the Oil Burner Technician course.Electrical CodeUpdate 2008This 15-hour course provides a current updateof the 2008 National Electrical Codein preparation for the license renewal exam.EE S96 NCFriday & Saturday, 2/6 & 2/78am-5pm$200.00Entrepreneurial Center, SPCInstructor: Michael Gervais is an electrical/instrument engineer with over 20 years of experiencein a variety of industries. He is presidentof Electrical Controls of Maine and is a StateElectrical Board approved instructor. His broadknowledge of the field includes electrical controlsand instrumentation systems, power distribution,and plant floor information systems with connectionsto the enterprise management software.

NFPA 70E: Introduction toElectrical Safety in the Workplaceand Arc Flash AnalysisThis one-day course covers the NFPA 70Estandard developed for OSHA to addresssafety gaps and increase electrical workerprotection. This standard covers: Electricalconductors and equipment installed withinor on buildings or other structures, includingmobile homes and recreational vehicles,and other premises such as yards, carnival,parking and other lots,and industrial substations;conductors that connectthe installations to a supplyof electricity; other outsideconductors on the premises.EE S97 NCWednesday, 3/258am-5pm$225Culinary Arts Building, SPCInstructor: Mike GervaisRefrigeration & AirConditioningThis 45-hour course teaches the studentbasic refrigeration and air conditioningas used in commercial applications. Thiscourse includes theory, materials (includingalternative refrigerants), tools, systems,and applications. It is taught from a serviceperson’s point of view. Necessary requirementsfor becoming certified in the use ofrefrigerant recovery equipment will also becovered.HT-S03 NCTuesdays, 1/20-5/56pm-9pm$375.00Heating & Air Conditioning Building, SPCInstructor: Joe Ferguson is an Instructor atSMCC for Heating, Air-conditioning, Refrigeration,& Plumbing and has taught at SMCC forover 22 years. Joe has over 40 years of experiencein the HVAC field as an employee, businessowner and instructor. He holds licenses in MaineSolid Fuels, Maine Propane & Natural Gas toname a few, and is a Master Electrician.High Pressure BoilerOperatorThis course prepares students to operatehigh-pressure boilers and to take the HighPressure Boiler Operators Exam and/or the3rd or 4th class engineer’s exam. Satisfactorycompletion of the course earns thestudent 3 months credit toward the 6-monthpermit time required by the State of Maineto take the HP Boiler Operators Exam. Theexam is not part of the course. The studentmust meet 1 of these requirements in orderto enroll in this course: 1) Hold a HighPressure Boiler Operator Certificate; OR 2)Hold an Engineer’s License; OR 3) Work in ahigh-pressure boiler room.HT-S02 NCMondays, 1/26-5/46pm-9pm$350.00Jewett 128, SPCInstructor: Bill Sawyer worked for over 40 yearsin the boiler and pressure vessel inspection field.He is semi-retired, working in the boiler inspectionarea as well as a self-employed safety consultant.He has taught the High Pressure Boiler course atSMCC for over 26 years.Propane & Natural GasThis 90-hour course is designed to qualifystudents for the State of Maine Propane/Natural Gas License. Propane materialsare from the National Propane AssociationCertified Employee Training Program (CETP).Exams for the following job classificationsare included in the course: Basic Services,Appliance Installation, and Appliance Service.HT-S09 NCSaturdays, 1/24-4/188am-4pm$895.00 (includes the 3 exams)Heating & Air Conditioning Building, SPCInstructor: Peter Holmes has been in theheating profession for over 20 years as an oil &gas technician. He was the service manager ofDowneast Energy in Kennebunk from 1999-2003,responsible for supervision and training of a 15person crew for both Oil & Propane. In 2003, hebecame a State Inspector for Oil, Solid Fuel, andPropane & Natural Gas. Peter has taught variouscourses at SMCC since 2000 including OilBurner Technician and CETP Propane & NaturalGas. He holds an unlimited Oil Burner licenseand a Propane & Natural Gas license will all theendorsements.Large Equipment EndorsementDesigned to qualify students for the State ofMaine Propane/Natural Gas Large EquipmentLicense. Propane materials are fromthe National Propane Association CertifiedEmployee Training Program (CETP). CETPtesting included in course. Pre-requisite: CurrentState appliance service and connectionlicense or completion of Propane/NaturalGas course (HT-S09).HT-S12 NCSaturdays, 5/2-5/168am-4pm$225.00Heating & Air Conditioning Building, SPCInstructor: Peter Holmes4

Maine Plumbing CodeThis 36-hour course covers a review andinterpretation of the Maine Plumbing Code.This information is designed to assist thecrafts-person that is interested and eligibleto take the state plumbing examination. Theexam is not part of the course.PLO-S01 NCMondays, 1/26-5/46pm-9pm$375.00Heating & Air Conditioning Building, SPCInstructor: Gregory Marles has taught varioustrade classes at SMCC since 1996 and works forFairpoint Communications. He holds the followinglicenses: Plumbing, Oil & Solid Fuel, Propane/NaturalGas, High Pressure Boiler Operator, Electrical and AirConditioning/Refrigeration. Greg is currently on theState of Maine Propane & Natural Gas Board, andserves on the Energy and Recycling Committee for thecity of South Portland.Transitioning to MicrosoftOffice 2007This hands-on computer class covers keydifferences between Office 2007 andearlier versions of Office. The most obviouschange, the new interface, is presented sostudents become accustomed to the Ribbon,Quick Access toolbar, Office menu, andother aspects of the improved workflow.This is followed by coverage of the new fileformat, with an emphasis on backward andforward compatibility with previous versionsof Office. Feature changes to the Officesystem as a whole are covered such as LivePreview, Mark as Final, Office Diagnostics,improved proofreading, and the exclusiondictionary. Finally, each major program(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) isfeatured with coverage in three main areas:what’s new, what’s changed, and copingwith what’s been removed.COM-S19 NCWednesday, 2/48am-noon$95Tech Building, SPCCOM-S19 N1Tuesday & Thursday, 2/24 & 2/266pm-8pm$95Tech Building, SPCInstructor: Gayle Offerjost is an adjunct instructorin the Computer Technology program at SMCC. Inaddition, Gayle works with the Business & CommunityPartnerships Department at SMCC providing customizedcomputer training to a variety of businesses inSouthern Maine.Boating Skills5Advanced CoastalNavigationA two-part course, taught by the CoastGuard Auxiliary, covers topics in Basicand Advanced Navigation. Part I teachesBasic Coastal Navigation for small vessels(marine magnetic compass, nauticalcharts, chart symbols, navigator’s tools,dead reckoning, and piloting). Part II coversAdvanced Coastal Navigation (currentsailing, tides, tidal currents, GPS, LORAN,RADAR, reference publications, fuel andvoyage planning). Pre-requisite: Must takeBTE-S05 prior to taking this class.BTE-S04 NCTuesdays, 1/13-4/77pm-9pm$140.00Hildreth 101, SPCBoating Skills & Seamanship,Parts 1&2This course, taught by the Coast GuardAuxiliary, teaches pleasure boaters safeboating practices, principles, and legalresponsibilities. Covers: Which Boat Is forYou, Equipment for Your Boat, TraileringYour Boat, Handling Your Boat, Your Boat’s“Highway” Signs, The Rules of the NauticalRoad, Introduction to Navigation, PoweringYour Boat, Lines and Knots for Your Boat,Weather and Boating, Your Boat’s Radio.Students receive a National Association ofState Boating Law Administrators(NASBLA) certificate of completionat the end of the course.BTE-S05 NCWednesdays, 1/14-4/227pm-9pm$70.00Hildreth 101, SPCSailing &SeamanshipThis course, taughtby the Coast GuardAuxiliary, teachespleasure sail boaterssafe boatingpractices, principles,and legalresponsibilities.

Covers: About Sailboats, How a BoatSails, Basic Sailboat Maneuvering, Riggingand Boat Handling, Equipment For YourBoat, Trailering Your Sailboat, Your Boat’s“Highway” Signs, The Rules of the NauticalRoad, Sailing Safety, More on Sail Trimand Boat Handling, Introduction to Navigation,Engines for Sailboats, Lines andKnots for Your Boat, Weather And Sailing,Your Boat’s Radio. Students receivea National Association of State BoatingLaw Administrators (NASBLA) certificate ofcompletion at the end of the course.BSX-S02 NCWednesdays, 1/14-4/297pm-9pm$80.00Hildreth 101, SPCNavigating Mid-Coast MaineThis course, taught by the Coast GuardAuxiliary, is an introduction to navigationusing a chart of mid-coast Maine. Topicsinclude magnetic compass, variation, linesof position, chart symbols, piloting, latitudeand longitude, dead reckoning, and aids tonavigation. Course materials include theThree Rivers Chart and a copy of a chapteron navigation principles. A parallel rulerand dividers are needed and can be purchasedat the first class.BTE-S09 BAWednesdays, 4/22-5/137pm-9pm$75.00BCProfessional DevelopmentEXPANDED BY POPULAR DEMAND:Supervisory Skills Academy – Just $95 each!Offered in South Portland AND BathIntroduction to SupervisionParticipants will complete a practical assessmenttool that focuses on the five mostcritical skills for effective supervision: guidingthe work, organizing the work, developingyour staff, managing performance,and managing relations. They will identifytheir skill strengths and weaknesses, andfocus discussion on the ability to balancethe goals of the organization with theneeds of the work group. Using feedbackfrom the assessments, participants will setpersonal learning goals.BIN-S85 NCFriday, 2/69am-noonSPCBIN-S85 BAFriday, 2/139am-noonBCCreating a Positive WorkEnvironmentCreating a work environment which encouragesemployee retention will be the focus ofthis module. Participants will explore areaswhere supervisors have some control to createpositive work environments and developskills on trust – the essential foundation ofevery relationship. Through an assessmenttool, participants develop a deeper understandingof trust, which they can apply totheir team relationships. Participants will beable to identify the levels of trust and willlearn how to improve one’s trust level.BIN-S89 NCFriday, 2/209am-noonSPCBIN-S89 BAFriday, 2/279am-noonBC$ helpTime for a promotion?Southern Maine Community College offersprofessional development courses designed toyou meet your business and teaching goals.6

Developing Your EmployeesUnderstanding that job satisfaction isdirectly related to job performance, participantswill develop skills to improve jobperformance of their team effectively. Thismodule offers supervisors a 7-step formulafor coaching meetings that are based onmutual trust and respect as well as how todevelop effective listening skills.BIN-S90 NCFriday, 3/69am-noonSPCConflict ManagementIn this module, participants will becomemore aware of their own conflict style, whilelearning to recognize the conflict styles ofothers. Through a personal assessment,participants learn how to identify and assesthe five conflict-handling modes: competing,collaborating, compromising, avoiding,and accommodating.BIN-S63 N1Friday, 3/209am-noonSPCWhat’s My CommunicationStyle?Boiling down the complexities of personalstyle to four memorable terms, this modulegives participants a quick understanding ofthemselves and others. The self-assessmentoffers an accurate and reliable way to identifypersonal communication style, understandwhy we behave the way we do, andfind ways to build stronger, more productiverelationships.BIN-S94 NCFriday, 4/39am-noonSPCBIN-S90 BAFriday, 3/139am-noonBCBIN-S63 BAFriday, 3/279am-noonBCBIN-S94 BAFriday, 4/109am-noonBCTime MasteryWe all face a daily dilemma: too much todo and not enough time to do it. Timemanagement concerns how we resolve thatdilemma. Time is the limiting factor, notactivities. We must make tough choicesabout what to do and what not to do. Timemanagement is really self-management.Habits are the key to good time management.In this module, participants willanalyze their own time management skillsusing a self-assessment and then create anaction plan for areas of improvement.BIN-S55 NCFriday, 4/179am-noonSPCBIN-S55 BAFriday, 4/249am-noonBCSupervisory Skills Academy Instructors:• Dwyer Leahy Vessey specializes in facilitation,training and development of all levels of professionals.Dwyer’s areas of expertise includeorganizational leadership and management,conflict resolution, mediation, team building andcommunication skills.• Debra Mattson has significant experienceworking with businesses to develop, implement,and evaluate training plans designed to helporganizations reach performance goals. In additionto customized training facilitation, Debrateaches credit classes in business and leadershipat SMCC.• Jim Applebybrings a wealth ofknowledge andexpertise from avariety of experiencesincludingengineering,manufacturing,sales, qualityassurance, andhuman resourcedevelopment.Jim’s instructionand facilitationstyles are engaging,challenging,informative, andalways educational.7

Workshops for nonprofits& foundationsOffered in South Portland AND BathJust $70 each!Introduction toFederal Grant WritingThis half-day workshop with a focus onfederal grant writing, is designed for firsttime or beginning grant writers. Learn howto find grant opportunities, manage thegrant writing process and develop fundablefederal grant proposals.BIN-S97 BAFriday, 2/68am-noon$70BCInstructor: Sally DelGreco is the president andco-founder of DelGreco Strategic Partnersproviding strategic planning, grant writing andworkplace training to Maine companies, educationproviders and non-profit organizations. Shehas a BA from Colby College and a Master’s inManagement and Social Policy from the HellerSchool at Brandeis University.Introduction to FoundationGrant WritingThis half-day workshop with a focus onfoundation grant writing, is designed forfirst time or beginning grant writers. Learnhow to find grant opportunities, managethe grant writing process and develop fundablefoundation grant proposals.BIN-S98 NCFriday, 2/278am-noon$70SPCInstructor: Sally DelGrecoSuccessful Fund-raising forNon-Profits & FoundationsIn this half-day workshop, participants willexplore the fundraisingcycle andlearn the importanceof establishing astrategic plan thatfocuses on marketingprinciples. Certainfundamental stepsneed to be takento lay the groundworkfor makinga compelling casefor the various appealsfor support. Participants will be able toidentify the “what” and the “how” of actionsteps that need to be taken to makefund-raising plans effective.BIN-S95 BAFriday, 3/138am-noon$70BCBIN-S95 NCFriday, 4/108am-noon$70SPCInstructor: Christos J. Gianopoulos is an independentmanagement consultant whose principaltask is to assist business owners in clarifying theirthinking about the direction and management oftheir enterprises. Christos has regular teaching appointmentsat Maine Community Colleges and theUniversity of Maine, and he leads seminars/retreatson self-development. He is the author of severalpapers on personal and professional development.Strategic Planning & BoardDevelopmentOne of the most prominent concepts inmanagement is the idea of strategy. Inthis half-day workshop, participants willexplore how strategy prepares organizationsto deal with an uncertain future andhow the strategic choices determine howthey position themselves in the marketplace.BIN-S95 BAFriday, 4/38am-noon$70BCBIN-S95 NCFriday, 5/18am-noon$70SPCInstructor: Christos J. Gianopoulos8

culinary artsHealthy Cooking BasicsLearn how to make whole foods tastegood! This course looks at food preparationin a new way that exploits the naturalflavors of food and maximizes theirnutritional value. Theinstructorswill take a fewstandard recipesand give them a“healthy cookingmakeover” includinga dietary analysisbetween the two recipes.Students will sample the finishedproducts and take homeseveral healthy recipes thatadopt the simple, healthy principlescovered in the course.CA-S34 NCWednesday, 2/115:30-8:30pm$85Culinary Arts Building, SPCInstructors:• Maurice Leavitt is a Culinary Institute of America(CIA) graduate, worked for Wolfgang Puck at Postrioin California, was a partner in the Federal SpiceRestaurant in Portland and is currently a member of theSMCC Culinary Arts faculty.• Lorna West-Rhinebolt is an Associate Professor andDepartment Chair of the Dietetic Technology programat SMCC and is the Service Learning Coordinator.She has taught cooking courses for the Festival of CreativeYouth at SMCC and has served on the task forceon education for the American Dietetic Association.Bottom’s Up: How to Throw aCocktail PartyWhat’s more fun than a well planned andsmoothly executed cocktail party? In thiscourse, you will learn the basics of settingup and tending a bar, how to prepare tantalizinghors d’oeuvres, and how to bringit all together for a “swanky and swish”soiree that will leave your friends talkingfor weeks. Participants will experience asimulated cocktail party at the Peter A.McKernan Hospitality Center overlookingCasco Bay.CA-S36 NCWednesday, 2/255:30-8:30pm$95McKernan Hospitality Center, SPCInstructor: Ravinder Kingra has cooked at a varietyof restaurants and catering companies, includingSienna, a restaurant in Western Massachusetts, whichwas featured in the New York Times and Gourmet.He has been a teaching assistant for baking classes atthe Cambridge School of Culinary Arts in Cambridge,Massachusetts and is a contributor to the Portlandblog Accidental Vegetables (accidentalveg.com). Heis currently developing a website to help people learnto cook and entertain. Ravinder says, “Cooking is mypassion. When traveling, the first thing I do ismake reservations for dinner, and thenI book flights and hotels.”What Mom Didn’tTeach You AboutCooking: How toBoil Water!Are you hopeless in thekitchen? Do you reach for thephone and the take-out menuwhen hunger strikes? This handsonclass will provide you with theskills, knowledge, and confidenceto prepare delicious, stress-freemeals from scratch. Students willalso learn how to turn leftoversinto delicious meals in their ownright. Some of the dishes you learn tomake include succulent roasted chicken,creamy potato gratin, crispy and delicatecrab cakes, and the best blueberry pieyou’ve ever had, just to name a few.CA-S35 NCWednesdays, 3/4 & 3/115:30-8:30pm$115Culinary Arts Building, SPCInstructor: Ravinder KingraIntroduction to the Cuisineof IndiaIndia is known for its exotic flavors andintoxicating aromas, succulent curries andflavorful biryanis. In this hands-on class,students will delve into the mystery that surroundsthis glorious cuisine. We’ll explorethe pungent spices and unique ingredientsused and concoct mouth-watering dishes.Students will participate in the creationof restaurant favorites, like chicken tikkamasala and Shahi korma, as well as someauthentic recipes from Indian homes likemalai kofta and keema mutter. What wasonce exotic and complicated that you hadto go out to enjoy, will become demystified,accessible, and fun to prepare at home.CA-S37 NCWednesdays, 4/1 & 4/85:30-8:30pm$115Culinary Arts Building, SPCInstructor: Ravinder Kingra9

Continuing StudiesRegistration FormPLEASE PRINT.Fill out this form and fax to 207-741-5631 or mail to SMCC, Business & Community Partnerships, 2Fort Road, South Portland, ME 04106. For more information, call 207-741-5758. Pay by cash, check,money order, VISA, MasterCard, or Discover.Social Security #:Last Name:First:Middle:Mailing Address:City: State: Zip: County:Home Phone: ( ) Work Phone: ( )Email Address:Amount Of Time I Have Lived In Maine: / Current Maine Resident?: Yes No(For Non-Educational Reasons) Years/Months US Citizen?: Yes NoHave You Previously Taken Courses At SMCC? Yes NoDo You Have A High School Diploma Or GED? Yes NoHigh School Graduation Year:Or GED Year:Your Reason For Enrolling:Degree Or CertificateOtherPersonal EnrichmentTransfer To Another CollegeSkills For EmploymentEthnic Group* (Please Check One)Native American Indian Or AlaskanBlack Or African American, Non-HispanicWhite, Non-HispanicAsian Or Pacific IslanderHispanicOtherGender*: Male FemaleDate Of Birth*: / / (MM/DD/YY)*Optional. This Information Will Be Used For Reporting Purposes Only.Is English The Primary Language You Speak At Home? Yes NoCurrent Year: Semester: Fall Spring SummerCourse Code Course Number Course Section Course Title Credits Official UseCredit Card: MC Visa Discover Number: - - -3-Digit Security Code On Back Of Card:Exp.:Signature:Date:Refund Policy For All Non-Credit Courses: To receive a full refund a student must cancel their enrollment3 business days prior to the start date of the class. There is no partial refund. If a class is cancelled bySMCC for any reason, a full refund will be paid to the student.OFFICE USE ONLY:Date registered: By: Receipt #: Mailed Receipt: YES NO

Get a DegreeWith so much tochoose from...there is somethingwaiting for YOU!Going to college (for the first time or to continueyour education) is the best thing you can do foryour future!Southern Maine Community College offers morethan 40 programs – from nursing and computertechnology to business and art – that can prepareyou to begin an exciting career immediately upongraduation or allow you to continue your educationat a four-year college or university. Mostcredits earned at SMCC transfer to colleges anduniversities across the country.An associate degree in liberal studies is specificallydesigned for students who want to completethe first two years of a liberal arts degree with usbefore transferring to a four-year college. A jointadmissions agreement with the University of MaineSystem (UMS) allows SMCC students who graduatewith an associate in arts degree in liberal studiesguaranteed acceptance with junior status to aprogram in the UMS.VISIT USSee for yourself what makes SMCC so special.Campus tours and information sessions are heldthroughout the academic year and staff is availableto meet with prospective students year round.Visit www.smccME.edu to sign up for a visit or tosee when the next Open House is scheduled.ASSOCIATE DEGREE &CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSTo find out about the variousacademic programs that we offervisit us online at www.smccME.edu.Liberal Studies ProgramsArt ConcentrationBiological Sciences ConcentrationEnglish ConcentrationHistory ConcentrationMathematics ConcentrationPolitical Science ConcentrationScience ConcentrationSocial Work ConcentrationEducation Concentration (GradesK - 8 Option; Grades 7 - 12 Option)Technical ProgramsApplied Marine Biology &OceanographyArchitectural & Engineering DesignAutomotive TechnologyBehavioral Health & Human ServicesBiotechnologyBusiness Administration-Certificate in Business Management-Certificate in Entrepreneurship &Business Ownership-Certificate in Business Startup-Sport Management11

TO ENROLL IN A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATEPROGRAM:1. Complete and submit application with non-refundableone-time $20 application fee onlineat www.smccME.edu. Forms are also availableat the Enrollment Services office in the CampusCenter.2. Submit proof of high school graduation ortranscript, adult diploma and/or GED testscores.3. If transferring, submit official transcripts fromall colleges attended.4. Take placement test in English or math unlessexempted. Exemptions include SAT scoresof 490 Math and 450 Verbal or successfulcompletion of college level English or mathcourse.5. After acceptance, schedule an advisement appointment.6. Pay by cash, check, money order, VISA, MasterCard,Discover, or arrange a payment planthrough the Student Billing Office. Please havetranscripts and all other documents sent to theEnrollment Services Center at SMCC.ADD DROP AND WITHDRAWAL• Official drop within first five days of the semester(100% refund)• Official withdrawal within weeks 2-12 (Norefund)• Non-attendance of classes (No refund)• Course cancelled by the College (100%refund)TUITION & FEESTuition for credit courses is $82 per credit hour forMaine residents and $164 per credit hour for nonresidentstudents. Each credit hour is also chargeda fee to cover program costs related to computersystems, labs, clinics, and/or applied technologies.Cardiovascular TechnologyCommunications & New Media-Animation & Gaming-Digital Imaging Production-Video & Audio Production-Website ProductionComputer TechnologyConstruction TechnologyCriminal JusticeCulinary ArtsDietetic Technology-Certified Dietary ManagerProgramEarly Childhood Education-Certificate in Early ChildhoodEducationElectrical Engineering TechnologiesFire Science TechnologyGeneral TechnologyHeating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration& Plumbing-Refrigeration & Air ConditioningCertificate-Plumbing Certificate-Heating Certificate-Plumbing and HeatingHeavy Equipment OperationsHorticultureIntegrated Manufacturing Technology-Precision Machining Option-Precision Welding Option-Certificate in Precision WeldingTechnologyLodging & Restaurant ManagementMedical AssistingNursingParamedicineRadiation TherapyRadiographyRespiratory TherapySurgical TechnologyTrade & Technical OccupationsTAKE A CREDIT CLASSSMCC offers open enrollment courses forindividuals who wish to take a course, ortwo, but do not want to enroll in a programof study.To find out what credit courses are offeredthis spring visit www.smccME.edu andsearch our spring credit course schedule.Download a registration form and fax to ormail to the address below.For more information about credit courses,call Enrollment Services.Enrollment Services2 Fort Rd,South Portland, ME 04106M-F, 8 am to 5 pmPhone: 207-741-5800toll-free in ME: 1-877-282-2182Fax: 207-741-5760www.smccMEME.eduFinancial Aid Office207-741-5518Student Billing207-741-5530Veteran’s Administration207-741-580012

Think Seaside. Think SMCC.Million dollar views. Flexible pricing. Endless possibilities.Located in South Portland with spectacular views ofCasco Bay, Southern Maine Community College andthe Peter A. McKernan Hospitality Center providemeeting and event space with a uniquely Maine flavor.Join us on our beautiful 80-acre campus for your nextprivate party, social reception, cliffside weddingceremony, family reunion, business function or enjoyspectacular views of Casco Bay and its famous lighthousesfrom your private hotel room for an overnight stay. Ourdynamic and ever-growing campus provides the idealbackdrop for your next event and we want to sharethis breathtaking setting with you.With hospitality services catered by our Lodging &Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts students,we offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to host your businessor social event while supporting the education ofour future community leaders.Andrew T. SmahaBusiness & Community Partnerships Divisionasmaha@smccME.eduwww.smccME.eduDid you know?Wilfred Beriau, SMCC professor and chair of theCulinary Arts department, has been named nationalChef Educator of the Year by the American CulinaryFederation.The national award pays tribute to an activeculinary educator whose knowledge, skills andexpertise have given culinary students leadershipand guidance for the future. Beriau was one of fourfinalists to compete for the award at the annual ACFconvention.Beriau has won numerous culinary awards, includingChef of the Year from the Maine RestaurantAssociation in 2005, Faculty Member of the Year atSMCC in 2000, and the Silver Beaver Award fromPine Tree Council, Boy Scouts of America. He also received an ACFPresident’s Medallion in 1999 and 2007, serves asspokesperson for the Maine Lobster Promotion Council, andhas hosted twenty, one-hour TV cooking shows.You can experience gourmet dining with cuisine produced bySMCC culinary arts students and faculty by making a reservation atthe Culinary Arts program’s epicurean “lab”, which offers luncheons Wednesday, Thursdayand Friday. Call 207-741-5612 to reserve your seat.13

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