Continuing and Community Education - Blue Ridge Community ...

Continuing Education Schedule of Courses 

Spring Semester u January to May 2010 

The College’s first location 

opened on Church Street in 

Hendersonville in 1970. 

1969-2009 

Upgrade your skills for a better career 

or take courses for personal enrichment 

Register Early! Classes begin in January. 

www.blueridge.edu 

The Technology Education 

Development Center opened on the 

Flat Rock Campus in 2008.

Continuing Education Programs 

at Blue Ridge Community College 

Choose a skill-building or 

job training course to help 

you in your personal or career goals. 

These programs often take anywhere 

from a few hours to several weeks. 

Enroll in a community enrichment 

class and learn new skills to 

enhance the 

enjoyment of your life. 

Take a couple of classes or attend a workshop 

to learn or brush up on 

computer skills. 

Take advantage of the services of the 

Small Business Center and tackle 

the challenges of starting a 

new business. 

Earn your high school 

equivalency diploma or learn 

English as your second language. 

Learn Spanish to enhance your 

workplace skills. 

How to watch a good 

class disappear. 

Most of our continuing 

education classes are costrecovery, 

and we need a 

minimum number of students 

enrolled by the cancellation 

deadline to keep the program 

or course running. 

When too many people wait 

until the last minute to register, 

great classes taught by excellent 

instructors get cancelled. 

Don’t be disappointed. 

Register early! 

Did you know . . . 

Scholarships, loans, and other 

financial aid are available to qualified 

applicants for some Continuing 

Education courses. Current assistance is 

available in Nurse Aide, Carpentry, and 

other short-term training courses. 

For more information, 

or to receive an application, call 694-1735. 

Assistance made possible by 

Blue Ridge Community College 

Educational Foundation, 

Mountain Area Workforce Development Board, 

and Henderson County JobLink Career Center.

On the Inside 

Community and Continuing Education Pages 4-35 

Allied Health & Emergency Services Pages 4-7 

EMS, Fire and Rescue, Nurse Aide, Medical Online 

Community Enrichment Pages 8-16 

Enrichment Courses, Arts & Humanities Series, Concert 

Series, Blue Ridge Center for Lifelong Learning 

Computer Courses Pages 17-24 

Basic Computer, Digital Media, One Day Seminars, Online 

Customized Training & Business Services Page 25 

Human Resources Training, Machining, Welding, 

Outdoor Power Equipment 

Environmental Health and Safety Pages 26-31 

Food Safety, OSHA, Hazardous Materials, Water-Wastewater 

Small Business Center Pages 32-34 

Business Resources, Training, Licensure Preparation, 

Automotive, Notary Public, Real Estate Post License 

Spanish Page 35 

Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, Workplace 

Registration Information Pages 36-40 

Directory, Map, Registration Forms 

Community and 

Continuing Education 

Registration 

Information

Continuing and 

Community Education 

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Allied Health & Emergency Services 

For more information, call 694-1735 u www.blueridge.edu 

Activity Coordinator 

Modular Ed Program Activity Profess II 

Extensive education undertaken by activity practitioners 

to prepare them for entry into the profession by 

exemplifying their attributes of a profession, for example, 

furthering education, peer or community sanction, and 

adherence to professional ethics, promoting service 

culture, and service orientation. This course teaches 

activity practitioners to demonstrate these attributes 

appropriately in an activity setting. This course meets 

the NCCAP standards for national certification. F 

HSE 8227 11 TTH 06:00PM-09:00PM 01/19-03/25 

Ginger Johnston SINK 233 12 CEU $175 

Medication Aide 

Medication Aide 

This course is designed to meet the training requirements 

for becoming qualified as a Medication Aide. The course 

will cover the six rights of medication administration for 

non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication 

administration via the oral, topical and instillation 

routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and 

legal implications. Upon completion, students should 

be able to take the competency exam and demonstrate 

skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North 

Carolina Medication Aide Registry. F T 

PHM 8100 501 TF 08:00AM-03:00PM 02/02-02/12 

Lavera Kelley SINK 233 2.3 CEU $65 

PHM 8100 502 TTH 08:00AM-03:00PM 04/13-04/27 


PHM 8100 522 TTH 08:00AM-03:00PM 05/06-05/18 

Lavera Kelley TRCT 204 2.3 CEU $65 

PHM 8100 421 WTH 08:00AM-03:00PM 1/7-1/27 


PHM 8100 521 WTH 08:00AM-05:00PM 3/9-3/16 

Robin Luiz TRCT 204 2.3 CEU $65 

Nurse Aide Training 

Information Sessions 

Attention: The Nurse Aide I training program 

has been completely restructured, and offers 

additional training that will benefit you in 

your job search. 

For information on this and other nursing 

assistant programs, you must attend one of 

our information sessions. At this information 

session you will 

receive a registration form for the class in 

which you are interested 

learn what to do before the class starts 

program costs 

financial aid available 

registration dates, procedures, and 

requirements 

what help is available after your class 

to help you find a job 

F = Flat Rock Campus T = Transylvania Center I = Internet O = Off Campus Location 

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All information sessions are held at the Flat 

Rock Campus, and last about 2 hours. No 

reservation is required, but please be on time, 

and plan to stay for the entire 2-hour session. 

The required TABE reading assessment will be 

offered immediately after these sessions, and 

takes about another hour. Sessions currently 

scheduled will be in the Thomas Auditorium 

and are listed below. 

November 30 9 - 11 a.m. 

January 6 9 - 11 a.m. 

February 3 9 - 11 a.m. 

March 3 9 - 11 a.m. 

March 31 9 - 11 a.m. 

Visit our Web site often at 

www.blueridge.edu for updates.

Nurse Aide I 

Nurse Aide I 

This course prepares graduates to provide personal care 

and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other 

adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, 

social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s rights, 

nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe 

environment, restorative services, personal and special 

care procedures and activities, human body structure 

and function and related common disease/disorders, 

communication and documentation, death and dying, 

and roles of the nursing assistant and health team 

members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. 

The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning 

experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course 

and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible 

to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division 

of Facility Services. F T 

NUR 8240 11 MWS 04:30PM-08:45PM 01/11-05/17 

Martha Lanning SINK 233 17.6 CEU $175 

NUR 8240 21 MWTH 08:00AM-03:00PM 01/11-04/28 


NUR 8240 31 MWS 04:30PM-09:45PM 01/11-04/28 

Kathleen Sutton TRCT 204 17.6 CEU $175 

NUR 8240 22 TTH 08:00AM-03:00PM 01/12-04/29 


NUR 8240 1 MWTH 07:30AM-04:30PM 01/27-03/22 

Janet Gover SINK 233 17.6 CEU $175 

NUR 8240 2 MWTH 07:30AM-04:30PM 03/01-04/29 

C. Hutchinson SINK 233 17.6 CEU $175 

NUR 8240 23 MWTH 07:59AM-02:59PM 03/03-06/28 

Theresa Gratton TRCT 204 17.6 CEU $175 

NUR 8240 3 MWTH 07:30AM-04:30PM 03/31-06/02 

Janet Gover SINK 233 17.6 CEU $175 

Nurse Aide II 

Nurse Aide II 

Nursing Assistant II course prepares graduates to perform 

more complex skills for patients or residents regardless of 

the setting. A skill/competency evaluation is required for 

documenting student competency. The course includes 

class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. 

Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/ 

competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply 

for listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board 

of Nursing Nurse Aide Registry. PREREQUISITE: Listed in 

NC as a Nursing Assistant I; Proof of high school diploma 

or GED. F T 

NUR 8241 1 TF 08:00AM-03:00PM 01/12-05/11 

Jonell Grier SINK 233 19.1 CEU $175 

Nurse Aide Orientation 

Nurse Aide Orientation 

This course provides employability skills training for 

unemployed and underemployed adults. The curriculum 

framework is based on the Nursing Assistant Certification 

and serves as an entry level orientation to the Nurse 

Aide certification process and occupation. The course 

addresses career exploration, job seeking and keeping 

strategies, entry-level skill awareness and development 

regarding Nurse Aide 1 Certification as well as academic 

success strategies for test-taking, academic anxiety 

reduction, and certification exam preparation. F T 

HRD 8015 514 MT 04:30PM-08:30PM 01/04-01/05 

Theresa Gratton SINK 233 0.8 CEU $65 

HRD 8015 525 T 08:00AM-04:59PM 01/05-01/05 


HRD 8015 506 W 08:00AM-04:59PM 01/06-01/06 

Lavera Kelley CONE 202 0.8 CEU $65 

HRD 8015 534 WTH 04:30PM-08:30PM 01/06-01/07 

Theresa Gratton TRCT 204 0.8 CEU $65 

Nurse Aide Refresher 

Nurse Aide Refresher 

this refresher course is designed for individuals who 

have had a previous listing on a Nurse Aide registry, or 

are coming from other states wishing to practice in NC. 

Upon successful completion of this course individuals 

will receive documentation for application for the 

Nurse Aide Competency Testing. Individuals must 

provide proof of being listed on a state registry in good 

standing. F T 

NUR 8242 501 TF 07:30AM-04:29PM 01/05-01/29 


NUR 8242 502 TF 08:00AM-02:59PM 03/05-03/30 


NUR 8242 521 TTH 08:00AM-04:59PM 04/01-04/15 


NUR 8242 503 TF 08:00AM-04:59PM 05/18-05/25 

Robin Luiz SINK 233 2.3 CEU $65 

NUR 8241 31 TTHS 04:30PM-08:45PM 01/12-05/13 

Kathleen F = Flat Sutton Rock Campus TRCT 204 T = 19.1 Transylvania CEU Center $175 I = Internet O = Off Campus Location 



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Medical Courses Offered Online This Spring 

All courses begin January 11, 2010 and end May 10, 2010 

Some computer experience is strongly recommended. Each course listed is 4.8 CEU. Each course 

requires a $125 registration fee. Most courses require textbooks which will be available at the 

BRCC Bookstore at an additional cost. Courses are listed in order of recommended sequence. 

For complete course descriptions, go to our Web site at www.blueridge.edu 

Registration Procedures 

1. Submit BRCC Continuing Education Registration Form with applicable registration fees. 

2. Get your Student Username and Password (available within 24 hours of registration). 

3. Complete an orientation session including: setup of your Webmail account; setup of your 

personal Moodle profile; self enroll by using the Enrollment Key provided by your instructor 

or the Continuing Education Moodle administrator. 

4. Login to http://moodle.blueridge.edu and begin course work. 

Medical Terminology NUR 8235 201 – Learn the language of health care. 

Medical/Hospital Billing MED 8032 201 – Learn accounting skills necessary in medical facilities. 

Medical Coding MED 8033 201 – Learn about insurance coding and medical billing. 

Human Anatomy & Physiology HEA 8021 201 – Learn key concepts for office and clinical coverage. 

Advanced Coding MED 8031 201 – Learn solutions to advanced coding problems. 

Medical Transcription* NUR 8246 901 - Learn to transcribe medical reports. 

* Note: this course is offered through Ed2Go. Please refer to those course listings 

on page 7 of this course schedule for details on this course. 

All students must attend an orientation session prior to class start at one of the following days/times: 

Flat Rock Campus, TEDC 205 

January 5 at 1:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. 


Also available to assist you in successfully completing these 

classes are free one-hour hands-on workshops 


January 12 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m. 

January 13 12 - 1 p.m. and 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

January 15 3 - 4 p.m. 


Janaury 9 at 9 a.m. 

Transylvania Center, TRCT 211 



Transylvania Center, Strauss 115 

January 14 at 4 p.m. 

For more information: 

1. Go to www.blueridge.edu and click on Distance Learners, then New to Distance Learning, and Tutorials. 

2. Attend a Moodle Orientation. 

3. Read “A Student Guide for Moodle” at http://moodle.blueridge.edu (right menu). 

4. Help available in Open Lab TEDC 102. 

Note: These courses are offered through Continuing Education, and will be located in the 

Moodle section of our Web site.

Medical Online 

Advanced Coding 

This course compiles and summarizes the official coding 

guidelines concerning the most common yet complex 

diagnosis coding issues. Frequently asked questions 

from real life situations are answered in an authoritative 

manner. This course provides advanced coding problems 

with solutions. Students will cover both CPT and ICD 

codes. Experience in the field or successful completion of 

previous Medical Coding class strongly recommended. 

Textbooks available in the BRCC bookstore. I 

MED 8031 201 01/11-05/10 

Debbie Reinelt Internet 4.8 CEU $125 

New! Human Anatomy and Physiology 

This course is designed for students that have limited 

backgrounds in biology, chemistry and anatomy and 

that are planning a career in the health care industry, 

including medical office workers. The text is written 

with features that help allied health students better 

visualize and understand the structure and function of 

the human body. The friendly writing style emphasizes 

the relevance of anatomy and physiology to students’ 

lives and careers. It clarifies concepts, defines key terms, 

and offers just the right balance of anatomy, physiology, 

and clinical coverage to make the content complete 

without being overwhelming. New information on hot 

topics like DNA fingerprinting, contraception, stem cell 

research, and obesity is presented. I 

HEA 8021 201 01/11-05/10 

Jack Noel Internet 4.8 CEU $125 

Medical Coding 

This course introduces you to skills you will need in 

order to work in the health information management 

profession. A fundamental part of an insurance coding 

and medical billing specialist’s job is to work with the 

insurance companies that will reimburse your health care 

facility for the services and treatments you provide your 

patients. Textbooks available in the BRCC bookstore. I 

MED 8033 201 01/11-05/10 

Debbie Reinelt Internet 4.8CEU $125 

Medical Terminology 

This course is designed for students in the allied health 

curriculum who need to know the language of health 

care. Its purpose is to help you succeed in your chosen 

health care careers by familiarizing you with how 

medical words are formed and by providing systemic 

learning structure. Words are pronounced through your 

computer speaker. Textbooks available in the BRCC 

bookstore. I 

NUR 8235 201 01/11-05/10 

Caren Hutchinson Internet 4.8 CEU $125 

Medical/Hospital Billing 

This course prepares students for entry level jobs 

in accounting skills necessary in a doctor’s office or 

other medical facility. This course includes Front Office 

Management, Filing Part B HCFA 1500, Filing Part A 

HCFA 1450, All About Medicare, Medicare Billing 

Problems, Patient Record Keeping using Medisoft, 

Medicare as Secondary Payer, Medicare & Home Health, 

Medicare and Women’s Health. Textbooks available in 

the BRCC bookstore. I 

MED 8032 201 01/11-05/10 

Debbie Reinelt Internet 4.8 CEU $125 

Volunteer Opportunities 

at Blue Ridge 

Community College 

Volunteers are needed at both the 

Flat Rock Campus and Transylvania 

Center in the following areas: 

classroom and lab assistance, 

computer labs, special events, 

athletics, landscaping and gardening, 

library, and office assistance. 

Those interested in volunteering, 

should complete a volunteer interest 

form available on the College web site 

at www.blueridge.edu/volunteer.php 

or call the Institutional Effectiveness 

Office at (828) 694-1882. 




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Community Enrichment 


Art 

Beginning Drawing 

Have you always wanted to learn to draw and do it 

well? This course will teach you the basic skills needed 

to draw well and will also help you tap into your 

natural artistic abilities and creativity. You can do this 

by learning to “see” as an artist sees, learning to process 

visual information like an artist. This course is designed 

specifically to teach methods to improve your skills as 

an artist. F T 

CSP 8153 401 M 09:00AM-12:00PM 01/11-03/08 

Donald Blackwell SPRM 106 $72 

CSP 8153 411 M 06:00PM-09:00PM 01/11-03/08 


CSP 8153 421 W 09:00AM-12:00PM 01/20-03/10 

Tim Murray TRCS 148 $72 

Beginning Watercolor 

Designed for students who have no experience with 

watercolor, this course will provide basic fundamentals 

of painting with watercolors. Materials used for 

watercolor, including papers, brushes and paints, will be 

reviewed exploring why and how each is used. Students 

will begin painting with one color to learn value and 

intensity. An exploration of color will be followed 

by creating a painting with the three primary colors 

with each student using a photo and small drawing. 

Approximate cost of supplies: $75 F 

CSP 8033 401 F 01:00PM-04:00PM 01/22-02/19 

James Scott Morrison SPRM 106 $72 

Drawing With Pen and Ink 

The intent of this course is to focus on one important 

material, ink, with which completed drawings will 

be created. Included will be an exploration of the 

unprecedented varieties of inks and ink-related materials 

available to students today and a look at the diverse 

techniques that they make possible. F 

CSP 8267 401 T 09:00AM-12:00PM 01/12-03/02 


CSP 8267 501 T 09:00AM-12:00PM 03/09-04/27 


Intermediate Drawing 

Designed to encourage those students who want to 

further develop their skills at drawing. Challenging the 

old myth that “you must have talent to draw”, this course 

will look at new methods and exercises to help students 

reach a higher level of proficiency in drawing. F 

CSP 8189 401 M 09:00AM-12:00PM 03/15-05/03 


CSP 8189 411 M 06:00PM-09:00PM 03/15-05/03 


Oil Painting 

Beginning students will be introduced to the techniques 

and application of oil paint, while offering a forum for 

experienced painters to continue a personal mode of 

exploration. Emphasis will be placed on formalism and the 

use of traditional techniques. Upon completion, students 

should be comfortable using and manipulating paint 

toward developing further works based on individual 

interest and expression. F 

CSP 8224 411 W 06:00PM-09:00PM 01/13-02/17 

Laura Miller SPRM 107 $60 

CSP 8224 412 W 06:00PM-09:00PM 03/03-04/14 

Laura Miller SPRM 107 $60 

New! Rural Watercolor Landscapes 

Come explore painting watercolor landscapes with a 

particular emphasis on elements in a rural scene. This 

includes local crop scenes, farm buildings and machinery, 

and farm animals. Students may choose to go to the 

scene to develop a feeling and knowledge of the subject. 

Course is designed for students with prior experience with 

watercolor. Bring your supplies to first class. F 

CSP 8361 401 M 01:00PM-04:00PM 03/22-04/12 


Watercolor Floral Painting 

This course is designed to teach the student about painting 

scenes of flowers. Areas covered will include understanding 

the structure of the flower; the use of shading, color and 

form; brush techniques, and composition of a painting. 

Bring your supplies to first class. F 

CSP 8283 401 F 01:00PM-04:00PM 02/26-03/19 


F = Flat Rock Campus T = Transylvania Center I = Internet O = Off Campus Location

Art History 

American Art 1865-1970 

This color slide survey will explore the grass roots realism 

of post-Civil War painters to the end of the century 

elegance of the Gilded Age in the Arts; and from images 

and structures of urban optimism in Chicago and New 

York in the new century to nostalgic regional depictions 

of the American scene in the 1930’s. The course 

concludes with a focus on New York City as the center of 

artistic activity in the wake of World War II. Artists to be 

discussed include Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins, John 

Marin, Georgia O’Keefe, and Jackson Pollock. F 

CSP 8006 401 T 01:30PM-03:30PM 01/12-02/16 

Benjamin Pfingstag CONE 203 $55 

Art of Craft and Machine 

A series of slide presentations will explore the character 

of hand craftsmanship and the effects of machine age 

technology on the Arts. F 

CSP 8010 501 T 01:30PM-03:30PM 05/04-06/08 


New! Sculpture’s History: 

A Sculptor’s Point of View 

Course will take a sculptor’s personal look at evolution 

of the process dealing with space, balance, materials, 

and time. The inner and outer influences of social 

and economic dynamics that shape the additive and 

subtractive acts of making three dimensional objects. T 

CSP 8369 421 M 01:00PM-02:00PM 01/11-02/22 


CSP 8369 531 M 06:30PM-07:30PM 03/15-04/26 


The Art of Art Appreciation 

This color slide series explores the following topics 

concerning visual arts: various ways to ‘read’ a work 

of art; our expectations and the artist’s intent; what, 

why, and for whom the artist creates; an overview of 

visual elements as well as some principles of design; an 

exploration of the materials, methods, and processes 

available to artists; and the changing perceptions of art 

and the artist in time and culture. F 

CSP 8220 501 T 01:30PM-03:30PM 03/09-04/13 


Cooking 

Beginning Cake Decorating 

Learn to decorate cakes for all occasions. Proper use of 

different decorating tips and utensils will be explored as 

well as how to write on a cake and the art of creating 

flowers and border designs. Kits, supply list and icing 

recipe are available at Celebrations at 495 Watson Road 

in Arden (on the corner of Airport Rd and Watson Rd). 

Please bring all supplies, and make a recipe of icing for 

the first class. Approximate cost of supplies: $35. F T 

CSP 8022 411 M 06:00PM-08:30PM 01/25-03/15 

Mary Ruff PATT 215 $72 

CSP 8022 531 T 06:00PM-08:30PM 03/16-05/11 

Mary Ruff TRCS 140 $72 

CSP 8022 511 M 06:00PM-08:30PM 03/22-05/17 

Mary Ruff PATT 215 $72 

Cooking Basics 101 

Many of us never learned basic cooking techniques. This 

class will cover a variety of cooking techniques that will 

enhance both the quality of the food we eat and cut 

costs along the way. The student should be prepared 

to eat well! Students should bring apron, cutting board, 

and knife. T 

CSP 8332 431 M 06:00PM-08:30PM 02/08-02/22 

Martha Vining TRCS 147 $46.30 

Crafts 

Appalachian Baskets 

Learn the basic techniques of basket weaving through the 

creation of three types of Appalachian baskets: Melon, 

Egg, and Potato. The students will use natural materials, 

natural and dyed rattan, seagrass, and other weavable 

materials in their baskets. The students will learn the 

basic principles of a solidly constructed basket. F T 

CSP 8309 431 W 09:00AM-12:00PM 01/13-01/27 

Joseph Bruneau TRCS 141 $61.30 

CSP 8309 411 T 05:30PM-08:30PM 02/23-03/09 

Joseph Bruneau PATT 215 $61.30 

CSP 8309 521 M 05:30PM-08:29PM 03/15-03/29 

Joseph Bruneau TRCS 141 $61.30 

CSP 8309 511 TH 05:30PM-08:30PM 04/15-04/29 

Joseph Bruneau PATT 215 $61.30 




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Stained Glass 

New and continuing students will have the opportunity 

to work in the copper foil method of stained glass under 

the guidance of an experienced instructor. Students will 

select projects at their individual skill levels. T 

CSP 8119 421 M 09:00AM-12:00PM 01/11-03/08 

Else Calendrillo TRCS 141 $71.30 

CSP 8119 422 T 09:00AM-12:00PM 01/12-03/02 


CSP 8119 522 T 09:00AM-12:00PM 03/09-05/04 


CSP 8119 521 M 09:00AM-12:00PM 03/15-05/10 


Creative Writing 

Guided Autobiography 

Guided Autobiography helps individuals recall, 

organize and share life experiences. The program uses 

a combination of writings and group discussions to 

organize and put into words the details of participants’ 

lives. Developed over 30 years ago by Dr. James E. 

Birren, a noted gerontologist, Guided Autobiography is 

a well-established program used around the world to 

support late life learning as well as integration of life 

events and change. F 

CSP 8282 411 T 07:00PM-08:30PM 01/12-03/02 

Diane Rhoades GENS 137 $55 

Hooks, Handles and Men With Funny Hats 

Explore principles of fiction writing including openings, 

plot/theme, characterization, showing versus telling, 

active versus passive voice, subtext, use of similes and 

metaphors, and dialogue. We will discuss ways of 

incorporating these techniques into your writing. F 

CSP 8343 411 T 06:30PM-08:30PM 02/02-03/9 

Tommy Hooker SPRM 106 $55 

Writers’ Support Group 

The Writers’ Support Group is open to 

anyone seriously interested in being 

published. This group meets from 2 to 

4 p.m. on the first and third Mondays 

of each month in the President’s Dining 

Room in the Killian Building. 

Dance 

Ballroom Dancing Level I & II 

This social dance class will help you feel at ease at a 

dinner dance, wedding, club, holiday party or cruise. 

This class will cover Fox Trot, Swing, Tango, Waltz & 

Latin dances for beginners and those who would like a 

refresher course. F T 

CSP 8012 412 TH 7:30PM-08:30PM 01/7-2/25 

James Gilleran KILL 152 $66.30 

CSP 8012 431 T 06:15PM-07:15PM 01/12-03/02 

James Gilleran TRCS 147 $66.30 

CSP 8012 411 W 06:15PM-07:15PM 01/13-03/03 


CSP 8012 531 T 06:15PM-07:15PM 03/09-05/04 


CSP 8012 511 W 06:15PM-07:15PM 03/10-04/28 


CSP 8012 412 TH 7:30PM-08:30PM 3/11-4/29 


Seventeenth Annual 

Celebration of 

Women in the Arts 

This annual event was created to honor 

women artists in our region by 

celebrating their contributions to both 

visual and performing arts that greatly 

enrich the cultural life of our community. 

Come join the celebration! 

Thursday, March 25, 2010 

Exhibit 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. 

Patton Building, Room 150 

Performance 7:30 p.m. 

Patton Auditorium 


Great Books at Blue Ridge 

2nd and 4th Mondays 

January 11 to April 12, 2010 

Killian Building, President’s Dining Room 

2 – 4 p.m. 

Engage in the “Great Conversation” with some 

of the most probing minds of the Western 

tradition! No lectures, no experts. Instead 

Great Books asks the question, “Why does the 

author say this?” and then the group, through 

a process of shared inquiry in which everyone 

may participate, proceeds to search for answers 

that may be capable of transforming our view 

of ourselves and the world. 

The text for the spring series is 

Great Books First Series available for 

purchase at the college bookstore. 

Please study Rothschild’s Fiddle by Anton 

Chekhov to be discussed at the first session. 

Jim and Carol Ward will be 

facilitators for the spring series. 

Ballroom Dancing Level III 

This class will include a variety of ballroom dances for 

those who have completed Level I & II or feel comfortable 

at an intermediate level of dance. F T 

CSP 8014 411 TH 06:15PM-07:15PM 01/07-02/25 


CSP 8014 431 T 07:30PM-08:30PM 01/12-03/02 


CSP 8014 531 T 07:30PM-08:30PM 03/09-05/04 


CSP 8014 511 TH 06:15PM-07:15PM 03/11-04/29 


Ballroom Dancing Level IV 

This class will include a variety of ballroom dances for 

those who have completed level III or feel comfortable 

at a more advanced level of dance. F 

CSP 8016 411 W 07:30PM-08:30PM 01/13-03/03 


CSP 8016 511 W 07:30PM-08:30PM 03/10-04/28 


Beginner Round Dancing 

This round dancing course is for anyone who knows 

absolutely nothing about round dancing but wants to 

get started and have fun learning with your own dance 

partner. Learning the very basics in country/western 

round dancing is easy and great exercise. You will 

learn simple steps in beginner dances then progress to 

intermediate round dance routines. F 

CSP 8344 411 T 06:30PM-08:30PM 04/13-05/11 

Betty Busch KILL 152 $61.30 

Dance for Fun 

Dancing is an excellent way for people to stay healthy 

and meet new friends. Many dance styles, with its lively 

upbeat music, can be a great way to fill the dance floor 

at receptions and parties. If you have always stayed 

seated when the dancing began, now is the time to 

learn. This course will help the student learn some of 

the basic steps, but will also walk the student through 

five of the more popular line dances, including: The 

Bus Stop, The Hustle, The Electric Slide, the Cha Cha 

Slide, and the Cotton-eyed Joe. Students should wear 

comfortable clothes and shoes. T 

CSP 8338 431 TH 06:00PM-07:00PM 03/04-04/01 

Cecile Duval TRCS 147 $36.30 

Line Dancing 

Here is a fun way to exercise, reduce stress, increase 

energy and muscle tone and you don’t need a partner. 

The first few weeks will include a slow, repetitious 

approach to learning basic line dance steps and simple 

routines. Class sessions will review and gradually 

introduce new, faster, and more difficult steps and 

routines that will move students to a advanced level. 

Classes will be dancing to country and rock and roll 

music. Flat leather soled shoes are recommended. F 

CSP 8101 411 T 06:30PM-08:30PM 01/26-03/30 

Betty Busch KILL 152 $71.30 

Shag Dancing 

This fun-filled course is for couples and friends who 

like the shag music from the sixties. Learn rhythmic 

timing, basic shag steps and movements along with 

dance routines. Provides great exercise. Have fun while 

learning the basic steps, male and female turns, belly 

roll, boogie walk and lead follow steps. T 

CSP 8114 431 T 07:00PM-09:00PM 03/02-04/20 

Charlie Strigo TRCS 141 $58.30 




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Fashion 

Fashion Designed for You 

Explore for yourself the best color choices, most 

becoming necklines, most flattering styles of slacks, 

skirts, dresses and fabric selections for each. Emphasis 

will be on line and design for the fashion conscious 

woman. Each student will complete a personal fashion 

analysis portfolio. F 

CSP 8064 411 TH 09:00AM-12:00PM 03/04-04/22 

Judy King CONE 203 $65 

Financial Planning 

Investing 101 

If you are retired or planning to retire soon come learn 

more about managing your retirement nest egg and 

income. Topics discussed include making wise investment 

decisions and avoiding financial risks as well as ways to 

increase your investment income, reduce taxes on your 

investments, participate in stock market and setting 

realistic goals. F 

CSP 8261 401 W 10:00AM-12:00PM 01/13-02/10 

Ken Adams CONE 203 $55 

Gardening 

Remedial Yard 

Wondering what to do with your yard? This class gives 

you a garden consultation and the sharing of information 

with others, use of books, and a plant swap. We will visit 

all yards. Many video tapes are available for borrowing 

or for class use on rainy days. F 

CSP 8111 501 TH 02:00PM-04:30PM 03/25-05/06 

Herbert Quarles CONE 203 $76.30 

New! The Lessons of Lawns 

The First Family converted a part of the White House 

lawn into a vegetable garden. Many other American 

families have made the same choice. Is it just the 

economy or is this the beginning of a bigger movement? 

We will explore this development along with the role 

and impact of the American lawn in our history, society, 

and environment. Part of the course will include sharing 

our own personal lawn experiences. Also local lawns 

and gardens will be visited. F 

CSP 8368 401 TH 02:00PM-04:00PM 03/11-04/01 

Richard Naylor GENS 137 $51.30 

Health and Exercise 

New! Introduction to Functional Medicine 

This introductory course on the principles of Functional 

Medicine will cover its concepts and philosophy as well 

as topics related to maintaining health and wellness. The 

latest medical research and advances that apply to a 

non-drug approach to optimal health will be reviewed. 

This is a model based on wellness, not on illness, though 

there is a specific Functional Medicine approach to 

healing most of our modern chronic ailments. F 

CSP 8358 401 TH 02:00PM-03:30PM 01/14-02/25 

Frank Trombetta GENS 137 $50 

Reiki Energy Healing, Level I 

Reiki, Level I introduces the student to the healing art of 

Reiki as well as its history. Other topics to be discussed 

include the hand positions for treating oneself and 

others, concepts of energy healing, and professional 

standards. Attunement to Reiki Level I will also be given. 

The textbook Reiki, The Healing Touch will be available 

at the Flat Rock Campus to purchase for $20. T 

CSP 8288 421 W 06:00PM-08:00PM 02/03-02/24 

Martha Gale TRCS 143 $51.30 

New! Yoga for Health 

Yoga for Health will cover warm-up exercises to limber 

up all parts of the body, including wrists, fingers, and 

ankles. This will be followed by salutations to the sun, 

a series of 12 postures. After a brief rest period, the class 

will execute exercises while lying on the back, on the 

stomach, and in sitting posture. The class will conclude 

with eye and breathing exercises. T 

CSP 8357 421 MWF 09:30AM-11:00AM 03/08-04/23 

Eira Patnaik TRCS 149 $94 

Language 

Advanced Conversational French 

This course is for persons with some conversational 

skills who wish to improve. Some grammar, French 

culture and songs will be included. Students will use the 

textbook Facons de Voir, French in Review. The course 

will be conducted entirely in French. F 

CSP 8001 401 T 10:00AM-12:00PM 01/12-04/27 

Jacques Morin CONE 203 $80 


New! Conversational French III 

This course is for those who have completed Conversational 

French II or equivalent. Grammar and French culture will 

be included in this class as well as time in the Language 

Lab to improve pronunciation. One hour of the class will 

be conducted entirely in French. F 

CSP 8366 401 W 09:00AM-12:00PM 01/13-03/03 


New! Conversational French IV 

This course is for those who have completed 

Conversational French III or equivalent. Grammar and 

French culture will be included in this class as well as time 

in the Language Lab to improve pronunciation. One hour 

of the class will be conducted entirely in French. F 

CSP 8367 501 W 09:00AM-12:00PM 03/17-05/05 


French for Beginners I 

This is an introductory course for persons wanting to 

begin the study of French. Emphasis will be on developing 

conversational skills. Students will use the textbook, 

French Made Simple. Students should bring textbooks to 

the first class. F 

CSP 8070 401 F 10:00AM-12:00PM 01/08-02/25 


French for Beginners II 

This course is for persons who have completed French 

for Beginners, Part I or equivalent and want to improve 

their Language skills. Students will continue to work with 

French Made Simple. F 

CSP 8071 501 F 10:00AM-12:00PM 03/12-05/07 


New! French for Beginners III 


for Beginners II or equivalent and want to improve their 

Language skills. Students will continue to work with 


CSP 8364 401 M 10:00AM-12:00PM 01/11-03/08 


New! French for Beginners IV 


for Beginners III or equivalent and want to improve 

their Language skills. Students will continue to work with 


CSP 8365 501 M 10:00AM-12:00PM 3/22-05/10 


New! Intermediate French III 

This course is for persons with some conversational skills 

who wish to improve. Some grammar, French culture 

and cuisine will be included. Students will continue to 

work in the textbook Suivez la Piste. Some class time 

will be in the Language lab. F 

CSP 8362 401 TH 10:00AM-12:00PM 01/07-02/25 


New! Intermediate French IV 

This course is for persons with some conversational skills 

who wish to improve. Some grammar, French culture 

and cuisine will be included. Students will continue to 

work in the textbook Suivez la Piste. Part of the course 

will be conducted entirely in French. Some class time 

will also be in the Language Lab. F 

CSP 8363 501 TH 10:00AM-12:00PM 03/11-04/29 


Literature 

New! Stories by Faulkner and Welty 

Come explore the short stories of William Faulkner 

and Eudora Welty, two Southern writers whose works 

are among the most important of twentieth century 

American fiction. Several stories by each author will be 

read and discussed at each session. For the first class, 

participants should read “Lily Daw and the Three 

Ladies”, “A Piece of News”, “Petrified Man”, and “The 

Key” by Welty and “Barn Burning”, “Shingles for the 

Lord”, and “The Tall Men” by Faulkner. The Collected 

Stories of William Faulkner and The Collected Stories of 

Eudora Welty are available for purchase at the college 

bookstore. F 

CSP 8352 401 T 02:00PM-04:00PM 01/12-02/09 

James Ward PATT 219 $55 

Photography 

New! Capturing the Light 

“What a beautiful light.” That phrase is often heard 

when someone compliments a photograph, yet lighting 

seems to be one of the most difficult and confusing 

aspects of photography to master. This course explores 

the use of natural light as well as on-camera and offcamera 

flash. With improved lighting skills, you will be 

able to take your photographs to the next level. F 

CSP 8371 511 TH 06:30PM-08:30PM 04/15-05/06 

Blake Madden CONE 202 $50 




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Photographing People: Capture the Moment 

Whether you are looking to improve your picture taking 

skills of friends and family, or want to cover business 

events more effectively, this course is designed for you. 

Students will explore natural portraiture as well as action 

photography and event coverage. Included will be a 

great deal of hands on learning, both in and outside 

of the classroom, as well as the use of composition, 

perspective, lens choice, the effective use of depth 

of field, techniques to control motion and the use of 

lighting (both natural and artificial/flash). By the end of 

the course students will have created a small portfolio 

of images and will feel more confident in their ability to 

‘capture the moment’. F 

CSP 8339 511 T 06:30PM-08:30PM 03/30-05/11 

Blake Madden CONE 202 $61.30 

Pottery 

Beginning Pottery 

This course offers an introduction to making functional 

pottery on the wheel. Basic throwing skills will be 

demonstrated followed by time to practice making 

bowls, mugs and perhaps a covered jar. No previous 

experience is necessary. Clay and basic tool kits are 

available for purchase at the college bookstore. F 

CSP 8030 411 M 06:00PM-09:00PM 01/11-03/01 

Andrew Stephenson MCMA 102 $86.30 

BLUE RIDGE CENTER 

FOR LIFELONG 

LEARNING 

Beginning Pottery 

This course offers an introduction to making functional 

pottery on the wheel. Basic throwing skills will be 

demonstrated followed by time to practice making 

bowls, mugs and perhaps a covered jar. No previous 

experience is necessary. Clay and basic tool kits are 

available for purchase at the college bookstore. F 

CSP 8030 511 M 06:00PM-09:00PM 03/15-05/03 

Andrew Stephenson MCMA 102 $86.30 

Exploring Clay 

This course is open to beginning, intermediate and 

advanced students. Small classes permit individual 

as well as group instruction. Beginning students will 

learn the basics of throwing and handbuilding, glaze 

application, and firing. Intermediate and advanced 

students will refine skills and learn new techniques to 

better explore and express their own creative visions. 

Firing and glazing is included in registration fees. Clay 

and tool kits are available at the bookstore. F 

CSP 8062 411 T 6:00PM-9:00PM 1/19-3/9 

James Buckalew MCMA 102 $91.30 

CSP 8062 401 W 12:00PM-3:00PM 1/20-3/10 

Jennifer Rathsack MCMA 102 $91.30 

CSP 8062 511 T 6:00PM-9:00PM 3/23-5/18 

James Buckalew MCMA 102 $91.30 

CSP 8062 501 W 12:00PM-3:00PM 3/24-5/19 

Jennifer Rathsack MCMA 102 $91.30 

Special Interest 

A Year in Paris: Living-Learning the City 

Discover Parisian life behind the sidewalk cafes and 

museums. Through photos, memoirs, and interactive 

discussion, a recent visitor recounts her past year in the 

City of Lights. Humorous French social customs and 

quirky language discoveries; the long-standing American 

community in Paris; ‘proof’ that Paris is the birthplace of 

the USA; a popular Parisian exhibition on American rock 

and roll music; both famous and unknown gardens; the 

best chocolatiers; metro moments; and more. Whether 

you have been there or wish you could go - this is a 

lively way to experience one of the most beautiful cities 

in the world. T 

BRCLL is an exciting and unique 

program for adults 50 years of age and 

older. Become a lifetime member for a 

one-time fee of $40 and enjoy events, 

classes and trips for a nominal fee. 

Our spring offerings are detailed in the 

BRCLL newsletter and on our Web site 

www.brcll.com. To receive a copy of 

our newsletter, contact Coordinator 

Connie Creech at (828) 694-1740. 

CSP 8331 421 T 

Mary Jo Padgett 

CSP 8331 431 W 

Mary Jo Padgett 

10:00AM-11:59AM 03/02-03/23 

TRCS 140 $55 

06:30PM-08:29PM 03/03-03/24 

TRCS 104 $55 


New! Concepts in Ecology 

Aspects of the science of ecology will be explored in 

this course focusing on the Southern Appalachians. 

Discussions will examine ways in which plants and 

animals relate to each other as well as to their nonliving 

environment. Sessions will include presentations, case 

studies, and discussions of biodiversity, ecosystems, 

conservation biology and other related topics. F 

CSP 8356 411 T 04:00PM-05:00PM 03/09-03/30 

Thomas Baugh PATT 215 $35 

CSP 8356 412 T 06:30PM-07:30PM 03/09-03/30 

Thomas Baugh PATT 202 $35 

New! Four Views of Man 

People have been trying to understand themselves and 

others ever since we appeared as a species and there 

have been as many answers as questions. Utilizing shared 

inquiry techniques, four seminal thinkers, Darwin, Freud, 

Marx and Weber, will be closely examined to discover 

how each of them explains the human condition from a 

different perspective. F 

CSP 8359 401 TH 10:00AM-12:00PM 03/04-03/25 

Robert Wiley CONE 202 $50 

Horses and You: Beginning Horsemanship 

Learn how to play with horses as a good leader, and 

also increase your personal strengths. The student 

Learn how to play with horses as a good leader and 

also increase your personal strengths. The student will 

learn horse behavior from a natural horsemanship 

perspective, which can foster a person’s confidence and 

assertiveness as well as the ability to read body language 

and energetic shifts. While training these horses the 

student will be aware that the horse is simultaneously 

training them. This course is for anyone who wants to 

know about horses or to increase personal awareness 

and gain horsemanship skills. All materials and horses 

are included with no riding involved. Students should 

wear protective shoes. O 

CSP 8316 431 S 09:30AM-11:30AM 02/06-03/06 

Julie Kerr Hold Your Horses $96.30 

Know Your Car and Save Money 

Come learn simple things you can do or know that 

will keep your car running right and save you money. 

Information will be provided for the average automobile 

owner on the basic operation of your car and how to be 

sure it keeps working properly. Even if you do not plan 

to do any repairs, knowing what you need will make 

you a smarter consumer. F 

CSP 8340 401 T 10:00AM-12:00PM 03/02-03/30 

Charles Mitchell CONE 202 $50 

CSP 8340 411 M 06:30PM-08:30PM 03/08-04/05 

Charles Mitchell CONE 202 $50 

New! Navigating Under the Hood 

This course is for the student who likes to work on their 

cars but not sure what to do once the hood is up. The 

class will cover changing the oil and proper disposal 

of used oil, seasonal preparation, along with knowing 

what engine repair warning signs to recognize. Service 

procedures and annual inspection will also be discussed. 

Students will finish this course with an introductory 

understanding of automotive maintenance. T 

CSP 8350 431 T 06:00PM-08:00PM 01/12-03/02 

Eric Stephens TRCT 113 $86.30 

Speed Reading 

Learn how to improve reading speed and comprehension 

when reading any material, including personal reading, 

textbooks, charts, newspapers, etc. Techniques taught 

will be specially suited to individual student learning 

styles. F 

CSP 8294 411 M 06:00PM-09:00PM 02/08-02/22 

Frederick Lee TEDC 302 $55 

New! Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 

This course explores the basic automotive maintenance 

and repair procedures for today’s vehicles. The students 

will learn how to do fundamental brake service, tire 

inspection and rotation, shocks, steering service, wheel 

bearings, and necessary transmission service to maintain 

their vehicle. T 

CSP 8351 431 TH 06:00PM-08:00PM 01/07-02/11 

Eric Stephens TRCT 113 $71.30 

New! What’s the Big Idea? 

Seminal thinkers and philosophers have profoundly 

influenced our world and our place in it. Selected 

excerpts from their work on topics including truth, 

liberty, happiness and justice will be read and then, 

employing shared inquiry techniques, discussed in terms 

of their meaning and importance to our own lives. F 

CSP 8360 401 TH 02:00PM-04:00PM 03/04-03/25 

Robert Wiley PATT 219 $50 

Motorcycle Safety Courses 

The Basic Rider Courses and the Experienced 

Rider Courses offered by Blue Ridge are 

approved by the National Motorcycle Safety 

Foundation and the North Carolina Motorcycle 

Safety Education Program. Brochures are 

available listing dates for all classes as well as a 

registration form. 

To receive a brochure contact: 

Olga Gonzalez at 694-1742, or 

at oa_gonzalez@blueridge.edu 




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Arts & Humanities Series Presents: 

Sincere Forms of Flattery: 

Blacks, Whites, and 

American Popular Music 

Billy Stevens, musician 

North Carolina Humanities Council 

Thursday, February 4, 2010 


7:30 p.m. 

Mountain Women in Fiction 

Gwen Ashburn, PhD, 

literature professor, author 

North Carolina Humanities Council 

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 


7:30 p.m. 

Free Admission 

BLUE RIDGE CONCERT SERIES 

Spring 2010 

January 11, 2010 

Flute Recital 

(‘The French Flute’)* 

February 8, 2010 

Woodwind Quintet* 

March 22, 2010 

Ned Kirk, pianist 

*Concert features students and faculty from 

University of North Carolina School of the Arts 

All concerts are scheduled on 

Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. 

in the Thomas Auditorium 

Single tickets are $10. 

For more information, contact 

Martha Howell at marthah@blueridge.edu. 

Additional Community Enrichment Courses 

Calligraphy CSP 8376 411 T 6:00PM-8:00PM 1/12-3/2 GENS 104 Langsdorf $55 

CSP 8376 401 TH 10:00AM-12:00PM 1/14-3/4 PATT 217 Langsdorf $55 

Debt Free and Prosperous Living CSP 8050 411 M 6:30PM-8:30PM 2/15-2/22 GENS 137 Truckenbrodt $37 

Beginning Digital Photography CSP 8023 401 T 1:00PM-3:00PM 1/12-2/16 ARTS 104 Flagg $60 

CSP 8023 402 T 1:00PM-3:00PM 2/23-3/30 ARTS 104 Flagg $60 

CSP 8023 501 T 1:00PM-3:00PM 4/6-5/11 ARTS 104 Flagg $60 

Latin for Beginners I CSP 8343 411 M 6:30PM-8:30PM 1/11-3/8 CONE 203 Copolillo $60 

Latin for Beginners II CSP 8349 511 M 6:30PM-8:30PM 3/15-5/10 CONE 203 Copolillo $60 

Reiki Energy Healing, Level I CSP 8288 601 S 10:00AM-4:00PM 3/27 CONE 209 Codrington $46.30 

A Year in Paris CSP 8331 411 T 6:30PM-8:30PM 3/2-3/23 ARTS 104 Padgett $55 

F = Flat Rock Campus CSP T 8331 = Transylvania 401 TH 10:00AM-12:00PM Center I = Internet 3/4- 3/25 O CONE = Off 202 Campus Padgett Location $55

Computer Courses 


Technology Fees: 

The registration fee for continuing education 

computer courses includes a $5 technology 

fee. Attendance is required at the first class 

meeting to be enrolled. No spaces will 

be held and no late registrations will be 

accepted. 

Please Note: 

Registration fees are due at the time of 

registration. Students are not enrolled until 

all registration fees are paid. 

Basic Computer Skills 

New! Computer Help: How Do I...? 

In this eight-week course, you will learn essential features 

of Microsoft Office Word, the basics of file management, 

and a general guide to the Internet. You will learn how 

to begin creating a professional document in Word; 

discover more about what the computer can do for you 

using file management, the Start menu, and accessories 

features; and, how to surf the ‘net without fear. F T 

CAS 8287 401 T 09:00AM-10:55AM 01/12-03/30 

Staff TEDC 302 2.3 CEU $70 

CAS 8287 421 M 01:00PM-03:59PM 01/11-03/08 

Kathleen Schmieder TRCS 117 2.3 CEU $70 

CAS 8287 422 W 01:00PM-03:59PM 03/10-05/05 


Fundamentals of the Computer for Seniors 

An introductory computer course especially designed 

for seniors who want to keep up with the technology 

revolution. Let us relieve you of computer anxiety and 

show you the fun of computers. We’ll explain what they 

can do for you from storing information to handling 

correspondence. Emphasis will be on learning the 

functions of the keyboard, using a mouse, and word 

processing. You’ll have plenty of “hands-on” use of 

the computer at a slow and easy pace. No computer 

experience required. There will be a minimum of typing 

involved in class and handouts will be provided. F T 

CSP 8074 401 T 02:00PM-03:55PM 01/12-03/02 

Ramona Rogers TEDC 302 $60 

Internet for Seniors 

Are you excited about the possibility of communicating 

with your family and friends all over the world? Would 

you like to have information at your fingertips about 

art, travel, medicine, the weather, or current news? 

Then join us for this introductory exploration of the 

Internet. We’ll show you how it functions, how to get 

connected “online”, what resources are available on the 

Net and more. F T 

CSP 8092 501 T 02:00PM-03:55PM 03/09-05/04 

Ramona Rogers TEDC 302 $60 

CSP 8092 421 T 10:00AM-11:59AM 01/12-03/02 

Ruby Sprouse TRCS 117 $60 

New! Keyboarding 

This course covers basic keyboarding skills with a focus 

on alphabetic keys and the numeric keypad. Emphasis 

is placed on the touch system and correct techniques, 

with development of nominal speed and accuracy. 

Upon completion, students should be able to key at 

an acceptable speed and accuracy level using the touch 

system. Keyboarding is an essential skill for efficient use 

of software applications. This is a self-paced course using 

a step-by-step text with instructor assistance in the room 

to answer questions, and to provide guidance and help 

as needed. F 

CAS 8015 11 TTH 05:30PM-06:55PM 01/12-05/06 

Cindy Blount TEDC 302 4.8 CEU $125 

New! Twitter? Facebook? What’s That? 

If you’ve ever wondered why all the buzz about Twitter, 

Facebook, or blogging, this course is for you. You will 

learn the history of social media, what it is and what 

it does, how it has impacted not only the web world, 

but the rest of the world as well. From breaking news, 

to sharing family photos, social media has become the 

number one method for communicating instantly for 

many people. It even replaces e-mail for some. You will 

learn how to set up your own accounts, how to use 

these tools, and learn the features of each one. F T 

CSP 8370 411 TH 06:00PM-07:55PM 01/14-02/18 

Alicia Knighten TEDC 305 $60 

CSP 8370 421 TH 09:00AM-12:00PM 01/14-03/04 


CSP 8370 422 TH 09:00AM-11:59AM 03/11-05/06 


CSP 8074 521 T 10:00AM-11:59AM 03/09-05/04 

Ruby F = Sprouse Flat Rock Campus TRCS 117 T = Transylvania Center $60 I = Internet O = Off Campus Location 



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Business Productivity 

Advanced Microsoft Excel 2007 

The final course in a three-part sequence, Advanced 

Microsoft Excel 2007 explores more advanced features 

such as Working with Lookup Functions, Custom 

Templates, and Auditing; Exploring Macros; Creating 

Tables and PivotTables; Using Advanced Formatting 

and Analysis Tools; and Collaborating in Excel. Beyond 

the basics, this course expands the level of productivity 

associated with creating and editing spreadsheets in 

Microsoft Excel 2007. I 

CAS 8254 201 03/29-05/14 


Advanced Microsoft Word 2007 Applications 

The final course in a three-part sequence, Advanced 

Microsoft Word 2007 explores more advanced features 

such as organizing long documents; collaboration; using 

Macros and forms; sharing and securing content; and 

integrating with other programs. Beyond the basics, 

this course expands the level of productivity associated 

with creating and editing documents in Microsoft Word 

2007. I 

CAS 8253 201 03/29-05/14 


Basic MacIntosh Computer Applications 

The purpose of this course is to offer beginning Mac 

users, Windows (Microsoft) converts, new and noncomputer 

users a basic, down-to-earth, understandable, 

non-geek instruction on the basics of computing with 

a Mac (Apple computer) regardless of kind: iMac, 

Mac desktop, eMac or MacBook. No prior computer 

experience required. No computer required for class. F 

CAS 8276 501 M 12:30PM-02:25PM 03/15-05/10 

LiB Shore TEDC 106 1.6 CEU $70 

E-Connecting For Non-Profits 

With the rising cost of postage and gasoline, non-profits 

are more challenged than ever in keeping communication 

lines open to their members, volunteers and clients. In 

this course you will get hands on experience at using 

familiar PC computer software, as well as tools and 

services available on the internet. You will learn how 

to create an electronic newsletter that can be produced 

and distributed for little if any expense. F 

SEF 8131 501 F 9:30AM-12:30PM 03/12-03/26 

Sandy Westin TEDC 303 0.9 CEU $55 

How to Use Social Media in Your Business 

Learn how popular applications like Twitter, Facebook, 

& blogging can be used to help your business. Social 

media will be demonstrated, to show you how to get 

started and how to measure ROI invested in social 

media. Additionally, you will learn how to apply the 

“12:1 rule” in social media to increase your exposure, 

client trust ratio, and ultimately the bottom line for your 

business. You will also examine the “new” way people 

search for news, products, and services, and how to 

tell if your company can become a good fit in the new 

search methods. F 

CAS 8286 511 TH 06:00PM-07:55PM 02/25-04/01 

Alicia Knighten TEDC 305 1.2 CEU $70 

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007 

The second course in a three-part sequence, Intermediate 

Microsoft Excel 2007 explores more advanced features 

such as databases, templates, illustration tools, protection, 

financial functions and data analysis. Beyond the basics, 

this course expands the level of productivity associated 

with creating and editing spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel 

2007. I 

CAS 8232 201 03/08-04/30 


Intermediate Microsoft Word 2007 

The second course in a three-part sequence, Intermediate 

Microsoft Word 2007 explores more advanced features 

such as tables, section breaks, styles, headers and footers, 

and reference objects such as the Table of Figures. Beyond 

the basics, this course expands the level of productivity 

associated with creating and editing documents in 

Microsoft Word 2007. I 

CAS 8230 201 03/08-04/30 


Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 

Whether you are new to Spreadsheets or simply new 

to Microsoft Excel 2007, this course will introduce 

you to the ribbon interface, worksheets, formulas and 

functions, and charting so that you are prepared to 

develop business spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 

2007. T I 

CAS 8231 201 01/11-03/05 


CAS 8231 421 F 09:00AM-12:00PM 03/05-05/07 

Cecile Duval TRCS 117 2.4 CEU $70 


Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 

Whether you are new to Word Processing or simply new 

to Microsoft Word 2007, this course will introduce you 

to the ribbon interface formatting tools, fonts, themes, 

lists, and mail merge so that you are prepared to develop 

professional documents using Microsoft Word. T I 

CAS 8229 423 F 09:00AM-11:59AM 01/08-02/26 

Cecile Duval TRCS 117 2.4 CEU $70 

CAS 8229 201 01/11-03/05 


CAS 8229 421 W 01:00PM-03:59PM 01/13-03/03 


CAS 8229 422 M 01:00PM-03:59PM 03/15-05/10 


More MacIntosh Computer Applications 

The purpose of this course is to further understand and 

become proficient in three core Mac programs: iWork, 

iTunes, and iPhoto, by increasing knowledge of similarities 

among all the programs, and the ability to successfully 

use each component as desired. Working knowledge 

of Apple computer, and interested in learning in depth 

iWork-consisting of Pages, Apple’s word processing 

program; Keynote, the PowerPoint-like presentation 

program, and Numbers-Apple’s spreadsheet program. 

iPhoto, the complete program for using, sending, and 

enjoying all facets of personal digital photography, as 

well as iTunes-the preeminent program for downloading, 

burning, and sharing music, cd’s, TV programs, movies, 

podcasts, and more. F 

CAS 8275 501 M 09:30AM-11:25AM 03/22-04/26 

LiB Shore TEDC 106 1 CEU $70 

Office Technology for the Non-Techie Applications 

Are you a non-techie in a high-tech workplace? Is your 

experience working with technology a complex and 

confusing one? This “hands on” course will provide the 

student with explanations and demonstrations to become 

more confident on the various components used in an 

office. Topics will include how to use a scanner, using zip 

files, utilize disk defrag, and the backup wizard on the 

computer. The course will provide an opportunity to 

expand computer knowledge and develop skills as the 

student learns to use the computer to access information, 

perform tasks, and interact with software. Finally, the 

help that the technology-challenged employee has been 

looking for! F T 

CAS 8274 411 M 03:00PM-04:55PM 01/11-02/22 


CAS 8274 421 TH 01:00PM-03:59PM 01/14-02/04 

Ruby Sprouse TRCS 117 1.2 CEU $70 

CAS 8274 511 T 06:00PM-07:55PM 03/09-04/20 


PC Security & Maintenance 

This course covers the fundamentals of security and 

software maintenance issues for Windows XP and 

Vista users. Students will learn how to use firewalls, 

antispyware, and antivirus software efficiently, along 

with establishing strong passwords to stop hacking 

attempts. The course also includes how to install/ 

uninstall hardware and software safely, as well as basic 

instructions on keeping a hard drive clean. T 

CAS 8273 431 M 06:00PM-08:59PM 01/11-03/08 

Lamar Owen TRCS 117 2.3 CEU $70 

CAS 8273 421 TH 01:00PM-03:59PM 02/11-04/01 


Practical Computer Concepts - Office 07 

Applications 

Get familiar with all four of the most commonly used 

applications in the Microsoft Office 2007 suite of 

programs, Word, Excel , PowerPoint and Access in this 

comprehensive overview of Microsoft Office 2007. 

This course takes a practical approach teaching the most 

common features of the Office suite providing hands on 

experience that can be applied immediately. F T 

CAS 8241 11 M 06:00PM-08:55PM 01/11-05/10 


CAS 8241 1 T 01:00PM-03:55PM 01/12-05/04 

Christine Bright TEDC 305 4.8 CEU $125 

CAS 8241 421 T 01:00PM-03:59PM 01/12-05/04 


CAS 8241 422 W 09:00AM-11:59AM 01/13-05/05 


Practical Computer Concepts - Win XP 

Get familiar with practical computer concepts accessible 

in Windows XP. This course takes a practical approach 

teaching the most common features and uses of a 

computer and providing hands on experience that can 

be applied immediately. Concepts include hardware, 

software, Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, 

e-mail, and web browsing. F T 

CAS 8240 11 TTH 04:00PM-04:55PM 01/07-05/06 


CAS 8240 1 MW 08:00AM-08:55AM 01/11-05/10 


CAS 8240 421 M 09:00AM-11:59AM 01/11-05/10 


CAS 8240 2 TH 09:00AM-11:55AM 01/14-05/06 


CAS 8274 521 TH 01:00PM-03:59PM 04/15-05/06 

Ruby F Sprouse = Flat Rock Campus TRCS 117 T = 1.2 Transylvania CEU Center $70 I = Internet O = Off Campus Location 



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New! Text Entry and Formatting Applications 

You will learn skills needed to format professionallooking 

business documents such as letters, memos, 

tables, and simple business reports. You will learn how 

to increase keyboarding speed and improve accuracy, 

as well as how to proofread documents with a high 

degree of accuracy. This is a self-paced course using a 

step-by-step text with instructor assistance in the room 

to answer questions, and to provide guidance and help 

as needed. F 

CAS 8289 11 TTH 05:30PM-07:30PM 01/12-05/06 


Digital Media 

Adobe Illustrator CS3 

This comprehensive course covers the basics of learning 

Adobe Illustrator CS3, and provides countless tips and 

techniques to help you become more productive with 

Adobe Illustrator CS3. We will use the industry standard 

Adobe Illustrator CS3 to open vector files, make simple 

graphics, import files, export to other formats, and use 

these files for various digital media projects. F 

CAS 8243 11 W 06:00PM-09:25PM 01/13-05/05 

Nancy Thomas TEDC 119 5.6 CEU $180 

Adobe InDesign CS3 

This comprehensive course will introduce you to 

designing publications using InDesign CS3, the rising 

standard for professional desktop publishing. InDesign 

CS3 gives you the flexibility to design long documents or 

one-page ads in a powerful and intuitive environment. 

Particular attention will be placed upon learning the 

effective use of layout, type and graphic styles, symbols, 

layers, and importing graphics created in Photoshop 

CS3 and Illustrator CS3. F 

CAS 8244 11 TH 06:00PM-09:25PM 01/14-05/06 


Adobe Photoshop CS3 

This comprehensive course covers the basics of learning 

Adobe Photoshop CS3, and provides countless tips and 

techniques to help you become more productive and 

adept at using Adobe Photoshop CS3. F T 

CAS 8251 11 T 06:00PM-09:25PM 01/12-05/04 

Thomas Kaczmarek TEDC 119 5.6 CEU $180 

CAS 8251 431 TH 06:00PM-09:29PM 01/14-05/06 

Thomas Kaczmarek TRCS 117 5.6 CEU $180 

Web Design I (Dreamweaver) 

This course is part I of a two-part series designed to 

cover the creation of web sites and web graphics using 

industry standard tools. In Web Design I, you will learn 

Adobe Dreamweaver to lay out structure and content 

for Web sites. In Web Design II, you will learn Adobe 

Fireworks to create graphics and enhance pictures to 

make the visual content of your Web site look fantastic. 

These two Web site software tools work together so both 

classes focus on using Fireworks and Dreamweaver in 

combination to create or manage a Web site. Specifically, 

the Dreamweaver component covers Web site structure 

and layout, navigation and links, content placement, 

CSS styling, and uploading your site to a web server. 

The Fireworks component covers creating an attractive 

graphical look and feel, creating linkable buttons, editing 

and enhancing pictures, and much more. If you have 

ever wanted to learn to create a Web site from start to 

finish, or you are interested in learning web design as a 

profession, these courses are for you. F 

ITN 8038 411 M 06:00PM-08:55PM 01/11-03/08 

Thomas Christensen TEDC 119 2.4 CEU $70 

Web Design II (Fireworks) 

This course is part II of a two-part series designed to 

cover the creation of web sites and web graphics using 

industry standard tools. In Web Design I, you learned 

Adobe Dreamweaver to lay out structure and content 

for Web sites. In Web Design II, you will learn Adobe 

Fireworks to create graphics and enhance pictures to 

make the visual content of your Web site look fantastic. 

These two Web site software tools work together so both 

classes focus on using Fireworks and Dreamweaver in 

combination to create or manage a Web site. Specifically, 

the Dreamweaver component covers Web site structure 

and layout, navigation and links, content placement, 

CSS styling, and uploading your site to a web server. 

The Fireworks component covers creating an attractive 

graphical look and feel, creating linkable buttons, editing 

and enhancing pictures, and much more. If you have 

ever wanted to learn to create a Web site from start 

to finish, or you are interested in learning web design 

as a profession, these courses are for you. Completion 

of Web Design I (Dreamweaver) is not required, but is 

strongly recommended. F 

ITN 8037 511 M 06:00PM-08:55PM 03/15-05/10 

Thomas Christensen TEDC 119 2.4 CEU $70 


Web Site Marketing Basics 

This course is designed for the business person with a 

Web site. It will take a hands-on approach to getting the 

traffic you want and increasing your customer conversion 

ratio so you will get a better return on investment. Web 

site promotion is a matter of taking care of many factors 

that will drive traffic to your site. Search engines such as 

Google, directories like Yahoo, LookSmart and the Open 

Directory Project are only a part of a successful Web 

Marketing strategy. Link strategies, Click-for-Placement, 

offline marketing, e-mail opt-in lists, and affiliate 

programs are other dimensions of the World Wide Web 

of promotion and marketing. F 

CAS 8185 411 T 06:00PM-08:55PM 01/12-03/08 


IT Professional 

PC Maintenance Troubleshoot & Repair I 

This course will explore the causes and diagnoses of 

the most common occurring problems users have with 

their computers. Topics will include hardware as well 

as software troubleshooting. Network discussions will 

center on Microsoft Networking concepts. F T 

CAS 8011 431 TH 06:00PM-08:59PM 01/07-02/25 


CAS 8011 411 W 06:00PM-08:55PM 01/13-03/03 


PC Maintenance Troubleshoot & Repair II 

This course is a continuation of Part I. The students will 

be involved in more advanced hardware and software 

troubleshooting. Network discussions will center on 

Microsoft Networking concepts. F T 

CAS 8012 531 TH 06:00PM-08:59PM 03/04-04/29 


CAS 8012 511 W 06:00PM-08:55PM 03/10-05/05 


One Day Seminars 

Can’t afford the time 

for a full semester 

course? Check out these 

new one-day seminars! 

Learn a new skill or 

expand your knowledge 

in just one day! Each 

seminar is offered with 

a $40 registration fee. 

Reserve your seat today! 

Digital Media 

How to Use Adobe Bridge 

Probably the most overlooked but surprisingly valuable 

program, this class will teach students how to utilize 

Adobe Bridge CS3 in their workflow. This one-day 

intensive course will cover basics, the workspace, 

importing, file preparation, file processing, organizing, 

and tips and tricks. Basic computer skills are needed for 

this class. Completion of the Practical Computer Concepts 

– Windows XP class, or equivalent, is suggested. 

SEF 8142 401 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, 1/22 


Introduction to Adobe InDesign 

This one-day intensive course will cover InDesign’s tools, 

simple frames, text, working with color, importing and 

linking, and creating a basic document. Basic computer 

skills are needed for this class. Completion of the 

Practical Computer Concepts – Windows XP class, or 

equivalent, is suggested. 



Intermediate Adobe InDesign 

An InDesign CS3 course, this class will build on 

“Introduction to Adobe InDesign”. This intensive oneday 

class will provide more detail working with complex 

frames, text and color, using drawing tools, tabs, 

layers, exporting a PDF, and creating a more involved 

document. Strong computer skills required. 






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Advanced Adobe InDesign 

An InDesign CS3 course, this class will build on 

“Intermediate Adobe InDesign”. This intensive one-day 

class will familiarize students with transparency, tables, 

styles, master pages, and library objects. Students will 

produce an interactive kiosk PDF document. Strong 

computer skills required. 



Adobe Illustrator One 

An Illustrator CS3 course, this intensive one-day class 

will explain vector graphics, tools, and the workspace, 

shapes, transforming objects, drawing with the pen tools, 

color, and type. Basic computer skills are needed for this 

class. Completion of the Practical Computer Concepts – 

Windows XP class, or equivalent, is suggested. 


Nancy Thomas TEDC 119 $40 

Adobe Illustrator Two 

An Illustrator CS3 course, this intensive one-day class will 

build on “Adobe Illustrator One”. This class will cover 

layers, blending shapes and colors, brushes, effects, 

appearance attributes, styles, and symbols. Strong 

computer skills required. 



Introduction to Adobe Photoshop 

This intensive one-day class will cover Photoshop’s tools, 

selections, layers, adjusting images, basic retouching, and 

the steps to prepare an image. Basic computer skills are 

needed for this class. As a minimum, completion of the 

Practical Computer Concepts – Windows XP class, or 

equivalent, is suggested. 



Intermediate Adobe Photoshop 

A Photoshop CS3 course, this class will build on 

“Introduction to Adobe Photoshop”. This intensive 

one-day class will familiarize students with masks, 

vector paths, fills and overlays, automating actions, and 

correcting and enhancing photos. Strong computer skills 

required. 

Advanced Adobe Photoshop 

A Photoshop CS3 course, this class will build on 

“Intermediate Adobe Photoshop”. This intensive oneday 

class will elaborate on advanced layering and 

compositing, preparing files for the web, and animation. 

Strong computer skills required. 



Web Site Design and Improvement 

CSS Demystified 

Learn how to use external stylesheets for better control 

of your Web site. Web site methodology using CSS will 

also be taught. This intensive course is designed for 

students who already know how to design Web sites 

using HTML. This course will use Dreamweaver for 

demonstration. 


Tom Christensen TEDC 119 0.6 CEU $40 

Drive Traffic to Your Site 

Learn how to drive traffic to your Web site without 

buying Adwords or Pay Per Click. You will also learn how 

to measure site traffic and analyze web stats. This course 

is designed to teach the marketing manager inexpensive 

tips and tricks for increasing Web site traffic. 



One Day Graphics For My Site 

This course is for students with a basic understanding of 

web graphics using Fireworks. Learn insider tips to take 

your graphics to the next level. 


Tom Christensen TEDC 119 0.6 CEU $40 

Web site in a Day 

Learn the many options available to businesses when 

building a Web site. Learn pros and cons of using 

templates. Participate in creating a basic Web site. 






Web sites for Clubs or Organizations 

This one-day course is designed to address the challenges 

facing many clubs and organizations when trying to 

build an effective Web site on a budget. Learn how to 

deal with committees, accept donations online, publicize 

events and fundraisers, and how to add professionalism 

to your presence without spending a lot of money. This 

class is appropriate for clubs, service organizations, nonprofits, 

homeowners associations, scouts, and similar 

groups. 

CSP 8375 601 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, 5/1 

Alicia Knighten CONE 204 $40 

What’s Wrong With My Site? 

If you have a Web site and it’s not living up to your 

expectations, this course is for you. Learn how to look 

at a site to analyze its effectiveness and usability. Various 

marketing strategies will be discussed, along with color 

analytics, fonts, and call to action placement. 



Better Business Ideas 

Build a Better Logo 

Your logo is often the first impression a potential 

customer has of your business. What does it say about 

your company? Learn how color, font, and tag lines 

mesh together to create an instant impression. 



Can I Make Money on the Web? 

Ecommerce is often misunderstood. Learn about 

practical application of proven marketing techniques 

to determine whether or not your company “has what 

it takes” to truly become profitable in an ecommerce 

venture. 



Ebay and Paypal for Business 

Learn how to gain new customers for your business 

using Ebay and Paypal. This course is appropriate for 

businesses or non-profits with or without a Web site. 



Ecommerce Do’s and Don’ts 

Sometimes knowing what NOT to do is just as important 

as knowing what TO do. Learn how to avoid spending 

too much time and money on an ecommerce project. 

Various shopping carts, secure certificates, and credit 

card strategies will be discussed. 

E-mail Marketing Campaigns 

Learn about spam laws, e-mail campaign products, and 

how to use them effectively as a helpful tool to build a 

base of paying customers for your product or service. 



ePolicies for Business 

Learn how to create an “ePolicy” handbook for your 

business. E-mail rules, instant messaging, blogging, 

writing effective e-mails, social media rules, and web 

surfing policies will be discussed. This course is designed 

to help the business manager provide best-practices 

guidelines for managing workplace e-mail and web use 

to minimize risks and maximize compliance. 



Personal Enrichment 

Couponing Insider 

Learn insider secrets to cut your grocery bill in half. This 

will be a fun and informative class about how to use 

coupons to get the most for your money. Learn to use 

coupons and many other effective techniques to ensure 

you never pay full p rice for groceries again. 



Living Foods Lifestyle 

Did you know that there is a method of nutrition that 

can provide abundant energy and health? The student 

will learn the philosophy of the Living Food lifestyle, 

nutritional aspects, and strategies for day to day 

eating. This course is appropriate for those wishing to 

learn about eating for better energy, health, and brain 

function. 


Tom Christiansen CONE 209 $40 

Technology to Manage Your Diabetes 

Diabetes is a complicated condition requiring strict 

attention to food intake, medications, physician 

instructions, etc. This course will demonstrate many 

free web applications to use to help you achieve your 

A1 goals, along with an analysis of Web sites offering 

diabetic supplies and information. 








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Online Computer Courses 

For more information, call 694-1655u www.blueridge.edu 

ED2GO Internet Courses 

Update your skills, discover a new talent, or chart a 

career path at your own pace and at your convenience 

with our new instructor-led Internet courses. Each course 

runs for 6 weeks and consists of 12 lessons. Interactive 

quizzes, assignments, tutorials, and online discussion 

areas supplement the lessons. All materials will be made 

available to you over the Internet. Read your lessons 

and ask questions of your instructor at times that are 

most convenient to you. All you need to get started is 

Internet access, an e-mail address, and a Web browser. 

Each course listed is 2.4 CEU. 

Registration Procedures 

1. Submit BRCC Registration Form with 

applicable registration fees. 

2 Visit www.ed2go.com/blueridge. 

3. Complete orientation at 

www.ed2go.com/blueridge. 

First spring section courses begin 1/20 and end 3/12. 

Second spring section courses begin 2/17 and end 4/9. 

Third spring section courses begin 3/17 and end 5/7. 

Registrations must be completed within 7 days of 

begin dates. Registration fees for all courses are $70 each 

course. Senior Exemptions apply to all courses except those 

with a CSP or SEF prefix 

Additional courses available with Ed2Go. 

The Internet 

Introduction to the Internet CAS 8150 901 

Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay CAS 8151 901 

Marketing Your Business on the Internet CAS 8281 901 

Web Page Design, Graphics, and Multimedia 

Creating Web Pages ITN 8013 901 

Creating Web Pages II ITN 8017 901 

Designing Effective Websites ITN 8040 901 

Computer Applications 

Computer Skills for the Workplace CAS 8170 901 

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 CAS 8229 901 

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 CAS 8231 901 

Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2007 CAS 8271 901 

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007 CAS 8272 901 

Intermediate Microsoft Access 2007 CAS 8282 901 

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 CAS 8234 901 

Introduction to Microsoft Project 2007 CAS 8283 901 

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2007 CAS 8277 901 

Introduction to Microsoft Visio 2007 CAS 8284 901 

Introduction to Windows XP CAS 8022 901 

Introduction to Windows Vista CAS 8228 901 

Introduction to QuickBooks 2009 CAS 8279 901 

QuickBooks for Contractors CAS 8171 901 

Performing Payroll in QuickBooks 2009 CAS 8280 901 

Desktop Publishing and Imaging 

Discover Digital Photography CAS 8132 901 

Design Projects for Adobe Illustrator CS CAS 8192 901 

Introduction to Photoshop CS4 CAS 8278 901 

Photoshop CS for the Digital Photographer CAS 8190 901 

Photoshop Elem for the Digital Photographer CAS 8226 901 

Computer Troubleshooting and Networking 

Introduction to PC Troubleshooting CAS 8166 901 

Introduction to Networking CAS 8008 901 

Intermediate Networking CAS 8007 901 

Wireless Networking CAS 8159 901 

Introduction to PC Security CAS 8175 901 

Advanced Security CAS 8225 901 

Language 

Speed Spanish FLI 8728 901 

Speed Spanish II FLI 8736 901 

Speed Spanish III FLI 8739 901 

Accounting 

Accounting Fundamentals ACC 8107 901 

Accounting Fundamentals II ACC 8108 901 

Personal Finance & Wealth Building, and Personal Enrichment 

Debt Elimination Techniques BAF 8272 901 

Keys to Successful Money Management CSP 8354 901 

Real Estate Investing SEF 8020 901 

Real Estate Investing II SEF 8140 901 

Speed Reading CSP 8355 901 

Business Administration 

Administrative Assistant Applications OSC 8636 901 

Administrative Assistant Fundamentals OSC 8637 901 

Building Teams That Work MLS 8957 901 

Creating A Successful Business Plan MLS 8230 901 

Interpersonal Communication MLS 8809 901 

Introduction to Business Analysis MLS 8814 901 

Successful Construction Business Management MLS 8949 901 

Courses for Teaching Professionals 

Creating the Inclusive Classroom: Strategies for Success EDU 8201 901 

Easy Classroom Podcasting COM 8745 901 

Guiding Kids on the Internet CAS 8135 901 

Integrating Technology in the Classroom COM 8746 901 

PowerPoint in the Classroom CAS 8164 901 

Solving Classroom Discipline Problems MLS 8847 901 

Solving Classroom Discipline Problems II MLS 8958 901 

The Classroom Computer COM 8002 901 

The Creative Classroom CAS 8003 901 

Teaching Students With Autism: Strategies for Success EDU 8200 901 

Working Successfully With Learning Disabled Students EDU 8202 901 

Using the Internet in the Classroom CAS 8165 901 

Health Care 

Medical Transcription NUR 8246 901

Customized Training & Business Services 

Are YOU Needing a NEW JOB? 

A Better Future? 

New Skills? 

To Earn More Money? 

Machinists are in demand! Regional companies 

have announced expansions! 

Our machining program 

provides the instruction you 

need to enter the job market. 

Earn better pay and have 

more opportunities. 

Gain the skills to be a machinist 

and open the door for better 

pay, stability and benefits! 

Machinist Training I 

This hybrid course is designed to introduce the principle 

and concepts of machining in the work environment. 

Students will be introduced to machine tools, basic hand 

tools, measuring instruments, blueprint reading, and 

shop math. Students will be required to attend class as 

well as receive on line instruction F 

MEC 8012 016 MTH 05:00PM-08:59PM 01/11-04/22 

Frank Creasman SPRM 139 10.4 CEU $181.30 

Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) I 

This course will teach basic principles of small engine 

repair, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and problem 

solving skills necessary for student employment in a 

small engine repair occupation. Training will consist of 

theory, operation, lubrication, repair, rebuilding, and 

maintenance of tools and equipment on 2 and 4 stroke 

engines. T 

AUT 8203 032 T 06:00PM-08:59PM 01/12-05/11 

William Meece TRCT 115 4.8 CEU $121.3 

Welding I 

This course will teach basic welding skills necessary 

for student employment in the welding industry. The 

course includes the following topics: preparing for a 

welding occupation, using tools to shape and cut metals, 

welding metals with shielded metal arc equipment, and 

understanding weld tests and codes. F 


Corporate Training 

Institute 

Join us for the Spring 2010 

Human Resource 

Professional 

Development Series 

PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation 

A comprehensive course designed to prepare 

HR managers to become certified as a 

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or 

Senior Professional in Human Resources 

(SPHR) This course will be completed in 

time for the Spring 2010 SHRM examination. 

Dates to be announced. 

Registration Fee: $ 1,100 

HR Basics – designed for the HR assistant, 

administrator, or specialist. 

Gain an understanding of the basic premise 

in administration and law. Topics include 

HR Principles, Compliance Issues and 

Management Issues. Registration Fee: $ 299 

Course #: SEF 8133 002 

Thursdays from 01/28-02/25 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Training is provided by Lorraine Poe, an 

experienced Trainer and HR professional. 

Welding II 

This course will build on the basic welding skills that 

the student has learned in level I. The course includes 

the following topics: practicing welding techniques 

with a given welding process, such as Mig, Tig, and 

stick welding, using tools to shape, cut, and prepare 

metals for welding, and practicing for a welding test. 

The primary objective of this course is to prepare 

student with a working understanding of welding in 

industry or self-employment. Specific objectives include: 

Understand the hazards of welding; Knowledge of the 

different types of welding (stick, mig, tig). F 

WLD F 8122 = Flat 417 Rock F Campus 06:00PM-08:59PM T = Transylvania 01/08-02/26 Center WLD I = 8123 Internet 517 F O = 06:00PM-08:59PM Off Campus Location 03/05-05/07 25 

Mark Tankersley SPRM 135 2.4 CEU $66.30 Mark Tankersley SPRM 135 2.4 CEU $66.30 


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Environmental Health & Safety 


Food Safety 

ServSafe 

Two-day training and required examination for the 

ServSafe Certification. This course covers the essential 

tasks to keep food safe in food service operations 

including handling food from the point it’s received 

to the point it’s prepared and served. The program 

provides science-based information covering running a 

safe establishment and reducing the risk of foodborne 

illness outbreaks. Successful completion of an approved 

ServSafe class and examination can be used to receive a 

2 point bonus on your health inspection (details given 

in class). TEXT INCLUDING EXAMINATION FORM 

IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE 

CLASS START DATE. Contact campus bookstore for title 

and cost. F 

HOS 8072 601 SSU 08:30AM-05:30PM 04/24-04/25 

Karol Farlow ARTS 120 1 .6 CEU $65 

Hazardous Materials 

24 Hour Hazardous Materials Technician 

Stop a disaster! Prepare for the worst. Learn to act 

immediately. Training for HAZMAT technicians. OSHA 

required. Learn to safely plug, patch or otherwise stop 

the release of hazardous substances before employees 

are harmed. Training at this level includes: implementing 

the employer’s emergency response plan; hazard and 

risk assessment techniques; basic chemical/toxicology 

terminology; behavior, selection and use of proper 

personal protective equipment/ respirators; containment 

and confinement operations; and decontamination/ 

termination procedures. Text is required. Contact 

campus bookstore for title and cost. F 

HAZ 8064 401 M 08:00AM-05:00PM 02/08-02/10 

David Martin ARTS 120 2.4 CEU $66.30 

24 Hour Moderate Risk HAZWOPER Online 

This Internet-based course provides 24 hours of 

interactive training online for those needing Moderate 

Risk certification (29 CFR 1910.120). The course consists 

of an online text, interactive exercises, web links, selfgrading 

quizzes and final exam. I 

HAZ 8065 201 02/08-02/26 

Internet 2.4 CEU $65 

HAZ 8065 202 04/13-04/30 


40 Hr HAZWOPER Haz Waste Opns Emer Resp 

OSHA REQUIRED. HAZWOPER certification. Hazardous 

waste site personnel, supervisors, and managers must 

have this course, meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 

1910.120. Provides a basic technician level training for 

hazardous waste site operations and emergency response. 

Topics include: regulatory review, toxicology, medical 

monitoring, chemistry, site characterization, site safety plan, 

air monitoring equipment, personal protective equipment, 

sampling, spill control, and emergency response: the gamut 

of hazardous waste expertise. Hands-on exercises and 

scenarios are used throughout the class. Text is required. 

Contact campus bookstore for title and cost. F 

HAZ 8066 501 MTWTHF 08:00AM-05:00PM 05/03-05/07 

David Martin ARTS 120 4 CEU $121.30 

40 Hr HAZWOPER Haz Waste Opns Online 

OSHA REQUIRED. HAZWOPER certification. Hazardous 

waste site personnel, supervisors, and managers must have 

this course, meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120. 

Provides basic technician level training for hazardous waste 

site operations and emergency response. Topics include: 

regulatory review, toxicology, medical monitoring, 

chemistry, site characterization, site safety plan, air 

monitoring equipment, personal protective equipment, 

sampling, spill control, and emergency response: the 

gamut of hazardous waste expertise. Students in this online 

class must attend one day hands-on at the BRCC campus. 

Text is optional. Contact campus bookstore for title and 

cost. I F 

HAZ 8067 301 02/01-02/25 

David Martin Internet 4 CEU $121.30 

Hands-on F 08:00AM-05:00PM 02/26- 02/26 

DOT Hazardous Materials Awareness 

DOT REQUIRED. Meet those DOT guidelines for 

transporting, packaging, labeling, and shipping hazardous 

materials. Course includes recognition of hazardous 

materials, safety and emergency response protocols, and 

other specific responsibilities. Course clarifies labeling 

and placarding, shipping papers and UN performance 

oriented packaging requirements. Anyone connected with 

transporting hazardous materials, including those involved 

with marketing, labeling or packaging hazardous material 

for transport will benefit from this DOT-required training 

per 49 CFR 172.704. Text is required. Contact campus 

bookstore for title and cost. F 

HAZ 8071 501 TH 08:00AM-04:00PM 04/01-04/01 

David Martin ARTS 120 0.7 CEU $65 


HAZWOPER Refresher 

OSHA REQUIRED refresher. Annual update Refresher 

training is designed to review topics discussed in the 

initial HAZWOPER training (40 hour certification) and 

in Chemical Spill Response (24 hours). Course provides 

new information subsequent to regulatory changes. The 

training will be administered as required and specified in 

29 CFR 1910.120. F 

HAZ 8068 501 W 08:00AM-05:00PM 03/31-03/31 

David Martin ARTS 120 0.8 CEU $66.30 

HAZWOPER Refresher Online 

OSHA REQUIRED refresher. Annual update Refresher 

training is designed to review topics discussed in the 

initial HAZWOPER training (40 hour certification) and 

in Chemical Spill Response (24 hours). Course provides 

new information subsequent to regulatory changes. The 

training will be administered as required and specified in 

29 CFR 1910.120. I 

HAZ 8069 201 01/15-01/29 


HAZ 8069 202 03/08-03/19 


Incident Command-Waste Site Worker Supervisor 

Required HAZMAT training for site managers. Course 

meets the training requirements for personnel assuming 

the responsibility of on-site Incident Commander of 

emergencies involving hazardous materials. Topics include: 

employee’s incident command system, emergency 

response plan, risk assessment, local emergency response 

plan, state and federal emergency response procedures, 

decontamination procedures, chemical and physical 

properties, hazard assessment, reference materials, spill 

response plans, and defensive spill response procedures. 

Twenty-four hours of emergency response training at 

the technician or specialist level is recommended prior 

to taking this course. Text is required. Contact campus 


HAZ 8063 401 F 08:00AM-05:00PM 02/19-02/19 


OSHA 

Confined Space Awareness 

OSHA REQUIRED. Know rules governing those tight spots. 

Employees charged with confined space identification 

must have this training. Entrants, attendants, and general 

municipal and industrial workers should attend this 

class. Training meets standards published by OSHA for 

safety and training requirements for persons working in 

confined spaces. Emphasis in class is placed on identifying 

confined spaces, the lockout/tagout 29 CFR 1910.147 

system, safe entry procedures, risk assessment, monitoring 

for hazards and personal protective equipment. Text 

is required. Contact campus bookstore for title and cost. 

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OSH 8053 401 TH 08:00AM-12:15PM 02/04-02/04 


OSHA Stds for General Industry 10 Hr 

OSHA impacts every work site. Does your company 

comply? How can you be sure? Course covers the 

major provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health 

Act. Participants will learn how to locate and interpret 

OSHA standards and how to identify critical safety and 

health issues. The course will include hands-on activities 

focusing on specific issues of interest to employers and 

safety managers. OSHA authorized curriculum and 

instructor. Successful students will receive official OSHA 

course completion card. Text is optional. F 

OSH 8051 401 MT 08:00AM-01:45PM 02/01-02/02 

David Martin ARTS 120 1 CEU $65 

OSHA Stds for General Industry 30 Hr 

Safety managers, prepare for an OSHA audit. This course 

will cover the major provisions of the Occupational 

Safety and Health Act. Participants will learn how to 

locate and interpret standards and how to identify 

critical safety and health issues. The course will include 

hands-on activities focusing on specific issues of interest 

to the students. OSHA authorized curriculum and 

instructor. Successful students will receive official OSHA 

course completion card. Text is required. Contact campus 


OSH 8052 401 MTWTH 08:00AM-04:30PM 03/01-03/04 

David Martin ARTS 120 3 CEU $120 




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Powered Industrial Truck Train-the-Trainer 

This course will give participants the required knowledge 

and skills necessary to perform training for powered 

industrial truck operators. Course contains all applicable 

OSHA information that an operator must be trained in 

and also contains presentation methods and effective 

communication skills. It will walk participants through 

the training development process, providing them 

with helpful tips on ways to make powered industrial 

truck training sessions more effective. Attendee must 

be a certified powered industrial truck operator. Text 

is required. Contact campus bookstore for title and 

cost. F 

OSH 8015 501 T 08:00AM-05:00PM 03/16-03/16 


Preparing for an OSHA Inspection 

This course will give participants the tools and knowledge 

to prepare for any of seven possible reasons that OSHA 

can (and will) conduct unannounced inspections. Being 

prepared, showing good intent and being in control 

are paramount to an inspection that is fair, reasonable 

and efficient. Requirements from 29 CFR 1903 will be 

presented and discussed. The course is designed for 

general managers, supervisors, human resources and 

maintenance personnel, and safety team members. F 

OSH 8055 401 W 08:00AM-05:00PM 02/03-02/03 

John Ogletree ARTS 120 0.8 CEU $65 

Safety 

Accident Incident Investigation 

This class is designed to teach the basic requirements for 

accident/incidents investigation: what incidents should 

be investigated; the positive approach to accident/ 

incidents; reporting the what, when and why of incident 

investigation; the incident investigation; re-enactment 

of incidents; completing the incident investigation 

reports; and the need for good investigation reports. 

Text is required. Contact campus bookstore for title and 

cost. F 

SAF 8012 401 TH 08:00AM-03:00PM 02/18-02/18 

ARTS 120 0.6 CEU $65 

Basics of Workers’ Compensation 

Understanding the basics of Workers’ Compensation 

can prevent costly mistakes and ill will with uninjured 

as well as injured employees. Out-of- control Workers’ 

Compensation cost can be devastating to bottom 

line profits. This course will give participants useful 

information to better understand and manage Workers’ 

Compensation. F 

SAF 8016 501 F 08:00AM-05:00PM 04/16-04/16 

John Ogletree ARTS 120 0.8 CEU $65 

Wastewater 

Grade I Collection System Operator 

This course is designed to provide the student with 

knowledge of various types of wastewater and operation 

and maintenance of wastewater collection systems 

as set forth in North Carolina’s “Collection Systems 

Operator’s ‘Needs to Know’ Grades 1 through 4.” This 

class will provide operator knowledge and skills needed 

to operate, maintain, test, inspect and repair collection 

systems efficiently, effectively, safely and economically 

and to serve their employers, industry and community 

safely. It is designed to assist the individual in preparation 

for the North Carolina Water Pollution Control System 

Operators Certification Commission Grade I Collection 

System Operator examination. Text is required. Contact 

the campus bookstore for title and cost. F 

WAT 8116 501 WTHF 08:00AM-03:00PM 03/10-03/12 

David Ducker ARTS 120 1.8 CEU $65 

Grade I Physical Chem Water Pollution Sys Oper 

This course is designed to provide the individual with 

a general knowledge of the operation of a physical 

chemical treatment plant including knowledge of the 

laws and regulations related to wastewater treatment 

plant operation, equipment usually employed in 

such plants, and the ability to describe the general 

maintenance requirements for such plants. This course 

is designed to assist the individual in preparation for 

the North Carolina Water Pollution Control System 

Operators Certification Commission Physical Chemical 

Grade I examination. Text is required. Contact campus 

bookstore for titles and cost. F 

WAT 8106 401 WTHF 08:00AM-03:00PM 01/20-01/22 



Grade I Wastewater Operator 34 Hours 


knowledge of the various types of wastewater plants 

and their operation; the composition of wastewater, 

its sampling and analysis; laws and regulations related 

to wastewater treatment, the ability to perform simple 

mathematics calculations of a type used in treatment 

processes; proper maintenance of treatment units 

and equipment, recordkeeping; safety; and public 

relations. This course is designed to assist the individual 

in preparation for the North Carolina Water Pollution 

Control System Operators Certification Commission 

Grade I Examination. Text is required. Contact the 

campus bookstore for titles and cost. F 

WAT 8102 401 MTWTHF 08:00AM-03:50PM 01/11-01/15 


Grade II Physical ChemWater Pollution Sys Oper 


a general knowledge of the operation of a physical 

chemical treatment plant including knowledge of the 

laws and regulations related to wastewater treatment 

plant operation, equipment usually employed in such 

plants, and the ability to describe the general maintenance 

requirements for such plants. This course is designed to 

assist the individual in preparation for the North Carolina 

Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification 

Commission Physical Chemical Grade II examination. 

Text is required. Contact campus bookstore for titles and 

cost. F 

WAT 8107 501 WTH 08:00AM-04:00PM 04/14-04/15 


Grade II Wastewater Operator 38 Hrs 


knowledge of the various types of wastewater plants 

and their operation; the composition of wastewater, 

its sampling and analysis; laws and regulations related 

to wastewater treatment, the ability to perform simple 

mathematics calculations of a type used in treatment 

processes; proper maintenance of treatment units 

and equipment, recordkeeping; safety; and public 

relations. This course is designed to assist the individual 

in preparation for the North Carolina Water Pollution 

Control System Operators Certification Commission 

Grade II Examination. Text is required. Contact the 

campus bookstore for title and cost. F 



Grade III Wastewater Operator 35 Hrs 

This course is designed to cover the following content 

areas: advanced knowledge of the design and construction 

of wastewater treatment facilities, the biological and 

chemical processes involved in wastewater treatment, 

the measurement of flow, sampling and analysis for 

the common physical, chemical and bacteriological 

tests conducted to provide adequate treatment, proper 

operation and maintenance of pumps, motors and 

electrical equipment found in wastewater plants, the laws 

and regulations relating to stream sanitation, maintenance 

of records and preparation of reports, supervision 

of employees, and the establishment of good public 

relations and safety programs. This course is designed to 



Commission Grade III Examination. Text is required. 

Contact the campus bookstore for title and cost. F 



Grade IV Wastewater Operator 39 Hrs 

This course is designed to cover the following content 

areas: advanced knowledge of the design and construction 

of wastewater treatment facilities, the biological and 

chemical processes involved in wastewater treatment, 

the measurement of flow, sampling and analysis for 

the common physical, chemical, and bacteriological 

tests conducted to provide adequate treatment, proper 

operation and maintenance of pumps, motors and 

electrical equipment found in wastewater plants, the laws 

and regulations relating to stream sanitation, maintenance 

of records and preparation of reports, supervision 

of employees, and the establishment of good public 

relations and safety programs. This course is designed to 



Commission Grade IV Examination. Text is required. 

Contact the campus bookstore for title and cost. F 





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Wastewater Treatment- 

Disinfection & Chlorination Online 

This course is an approved 10-hour recertification 

class for wastewater treatment plant operators. Using 

the Internet, students will explore the rudiments 

of wastewater treatment. The topics of this course 

include general issues operators face when dealing with 

disinfecting wastewater. Along with reading assignments 

from the text, the course is enhanced with audio, upto-date 

photographs, interactive exercises, and online 

links. Students will complete all course work online. I 

WAT 8115 201 01/12-01/22 

Internet 1 CEU $65 


Fixed Film Process Online 



the Internet, students will explore the rudiments of 

wastewater treatment. The topics of this course include 

general issues regarding the trickling filter process when 

treating wastewater. Along with reading assignments 

from the text, the course is enhanced with audio, upto-date 

photographs, interactive exercises, and online 

links. Students will complete all course work online. I 

WAT 8110 201 01/26-02/05 



Pollution Control Online 





general issues regarding what is meant by the term 

water pollution, the steps needed to treat it and the 

math used. Along with reading assignments from the 

text, the course is enhanced with audio, up-to-date 

photographs, interactive exercises, and online links. 

Students will complete all course work online. I 

WAT 8111 201 02/09-02/19 


Wastewater Treatment-Pond Systems Online 





general issues regarding the use of wastewater ponds 

as a treatment method. Along with reading assignments 

from the text the course is enhanced with audio, up-todate 



WAT 8112 201 02/23-03/05 



Suspended Growth Systems Online 





general issues regarding suspended growth systems. 

Along with reading assignments from the text, the 

course is enhanced with audio, up-to-date photographs, 

interactive exercises, and online links. Students will 

complete all course work online. I 

WAT 8108 201 04/20-04/30 


Wastewater-Preliminary Treatment Online 



the Internet, students will explore the rudiments 

of wastewater treatment. The topics of this course 

include general issues regarding the steps in preliminary 

treatment of wastewater. along with reading assignments 

from the text, the course is enhanced with audio, up-todate 



WAT 8113 201 03/09-03/19 



Wastewater-Primary Treatment Online 





general issues regarding the steps in primary treatment 

of wastewater. Along with reading assignments from 

the text, the course is enhanced with audio, up-to-date 



WAT 8114 201 03/23-04/02 


Water & Wastewater 

Downstream User to Downstream User 

This is a six hour re-certification course for water and 

wastewater treatment plant operators. The purpose of 

this class is to expand the abilities of existing water and 

wastewater operators to better serve their employers 

and the industry or community. It will acquaint 

operators with spray irrigation, land application, various 

water sources and potential sources of pollution. It 

will show all operators upstream and downstream the 

consequences from “downstream user” to “downstream 

user.” It will help provide operators with the knowledge 

and skills needed to operate and maintain treatment 

plants efficiently, effectively, safely and economically. F 

WAT 8202 501 W 08:00AM-02:30PM 04/21-04/21 


Math Refresher Water-Wastewater Operator 


wastewater treatment plant operators. Topics will 

include basic math, conversions and the use of formulas 

to determine volumes, flows, retention times, loading 

rates, laboratory analysis and any other math pertinent 

to water and wastewater operations. Students are 

required to bring a calculator to class. F 

WAT 8109 401 T 08:00AM-02:30PM 02/23-02/23 


Process Control Coag Floc Sed Filtr Chl 


wastewater treatment plant operators. The purpose of 

this class is to expand the abilities of existing water and 

wastewater operators to better serve their employers 

and the industry or community. This course will also 

help provide operators with the knowledge and skills 

needed to operate and maintain treatment plants 

efficiently, effectively, safely and economically. Students 

are required to bring a calculator to class. F 

WAT 8200 501 T 08:00AM-02:30PM 03/30-03/30 


Pumps and Maintenance 


wastewater treatment plant operators. This course 

covers the basics of pump operations and discusses 

the different types of pumps; centrifugal, positive 

displacement (plunger, diaphragm, progressive cavity), 

turbines, sewage ejectors, air lifts and peristaltic pumps. 

Water and wastewater treatment plant maintenance is 

discussed including preventative maintenance. F 

WAT 8201 501 T 08:00AM-02:30PM 04/20-04/20 


Water and Wastewater Disinfection 


wastewater operators. It examines common methods 

of disinfection and the risks associated with each type. 

The purposes of this class are to provide training on 

disinfection processes and methods along with the 

proper methods for handling a given disinfectant in an 

emergency. F 

WAT 8203 401 TH 08:00AM-02:30PM 02/25-02/25 

Fred Edwards ARTS 120 0.6 CEU $65 




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Small Business Center 


The Small Business Center at BRCC… 

Offers FREE Business Coaching and Mentoring 

Offers FREE Business Seminars and Workshops 

Do you have a business idea or an 

existing business? The Small Business 

Center at BRCC offers coaching to 

help you access free business services 

and advice to grow your business. 

Our Mission: To increase the success rate 

and number of viable small businesses in 

Henderson and Transylvania Counties. 

Visit our Web site www.blueridge.edu/ 

Business People/Small Business Center. 

General Contractor License Preparation 

General Contractor License Preparation 

This course is designed to prepare individuals to take 

the Residential Contractor’s License examination. 

Topics include Residential Code Book, N.C. General 

Contracting Laws & Regulations, blueprint reading, 

small business operation laws, OSHA requirements, and 

examination procedures. F T 

CAR 8118 415 TTH 06:00PM-08:00PM 01/12-04/15 

Tom Beck CONE 122 5 CEU $120 

CAR 8118 431 TTH 06:00PM-08:30PM 01/12-03/23 

Steve Hill TRCT 206 5 CEU $120 

Independent Auto Dealer 

Independent Auto Dealer - Continuing Education 

This course will meet the six-hour continuing education 

requirement for license renewal as ordered for 

Independent Auto Dealers by House Bill 432. Study will 

include topics such as Salesman License/Registration, 

Bill of Sale, Warranties, Repossessed Vehicles, Tag 

Requirements, etc. Register soon. Class size is limited. If 

you wait, your class may be full or canceled because of 

low number of registrations. F 

SEF 8001 516 TH 09:00AM-04:00PM 03/25-03/25 

Dennis Mauk CONE 122 0.5 CEU $90 

Notary Public Education 

Notary Public Education 

The State of North Carolina requires those who want 

to be commissioned by the Secretary of State as a 

Notary Public to complete a course of instruction at a 

community college. Students must be 18 years or older; 

live or work in NC; have a high school diploma or an 

equivalent (GED); and speak, read, and write English. 

Students receive instruction on the application process 

as part of the course. Notary Guidebook and student 

materials are included in registration fee and will be 

handed out in class. Students must preregister for this 

course. F T 

SEF 8132 406 S 09:00AM-04:00PM 01/23-01/23 

Vanessa Capps CONE 122 0.5 CEU $75 

SEF 8132 407 S 09:00AM-04:00PM 02/20-02/20 


SEF 8132 424 F 09:00AM-04:00PM 03/05-03/05 

Robert Whitaker TRCS 140 0.5 CEU $75 

SEF 8132 506 S 09:00AM-04:00PM 03/20-03/20 


SEF 8132 507 S 09:00AM-04:00PM 04/24-04/24 


SEF 8132 425 F 09:00AM-04:00PM 05/28-05/28 

Robert Whitaker TRCS 140 0.5 CEU $75 

Business Morning Update 

Henderson County 

7:45 a.m. Coffee & Doughnuts 

8-9 a.m. Presentations 

The Chariot in Hendersonville 

January 13 February 10 March 10 

April 14 May 12 

Sponsored by 

BRCC-Small Business Center 

The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce 

Hendersonville Merchants & Business Association 

Downtown Hendersonville, Inc. 


Real Estate Broker 

Broker Contracts & Closing 

This course is one of three courses designed to assist the 

provisional broker to meet the 90-hour post-licensing 

educational requirements set forth by the North Carolina 

Real Estate Commission. This course consists of high level 

advanced instruction covering contracts and closing. 

This course will also discuss license status and education 

issues. Textbook required: NC Real Estate Manual. F 

RLS 8703 514 MW 06:00PM-10:00PM 04/12-05/05 

Robert Whitaker TEDC 213 3 CEU $120 

NC DMV 

Auto Safety & Emission 

Inspection Program 

OBD Emission Inspection Certification 

OBD Emission Inspection Renewal 

Vehicle Safety Inspection 

Certification and Renewal 

for schedule of classes call 

(828) 694-1779 

or 

visit our Web site www.blueridge.edu 

In search type keyword: obd 

Bring Your Own Business 

Transylvania County 

7:45 a.m. Coffee & 

Refreshments 

8-9 a.m. Presentations 

Transylvania County Library 

January 20 February 17 March 17 

April 21 May 19 

Sponsored by 

BRCC-Small Business Center 

Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce 

The Heart of Brevard 

Transylvania County Economic Development 

Transylvania County Library 

START YOUR BUSINESS PLAN 

Noon – 1 p.m. Is Your Business Idea Feasible? 

1 – 2 p.m. How to Start a Business 

2 – 3 p.m. Business Financing 

3 – 4 p.m. Marketing for Success 

4 – 5 p.m. How to Write a Business Plan* 

Call (828) 694-1779 for more information. 

Volunteer Opportunities at 


Volunteers are needed at both the 

Flat Rock Campus and Transylvania Center in the following areas: 

classroom and lab assistance, computer labs, special events, 

athletics, landscaping and gardening, library, and office assistance. 

Those interested in volunteering, should complete a volunteer interest 

form available on the College web site at www.blueridge.edu/volunteer.php 

or call the Institutional Effectiveness Office at (828) 694-1882. 




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Source for Sustained Success® 

Located in the Applied Technology 

Building at The Transylvania Center 

For more information contact 

Gary Heisey (828) 694-1766 or 

e-mail g_heisey@blueridge.edu 

Business incubators reduce the risk of small business failures. Historically, incubators have reported 

that 87 percent of all firms that have graduated from their incubators are still in business. 

Source: Business Incubation Works 

Membership Programs: 

v Designed for a company that needs full time business space 

v Designed for a company that needs part time space to 

launch or grow the business 

v Designed for a company that does not require professional 

space but will benefit from business support to launch or 

grow the business 

Blue Ridge Innovation Network (BRIN)’s focus is to help existing business 

and new business innovate to promote sustainable business growth. Your 

business will grow with the help of business experts, access to technology, and 

flexible space in a smart facility. 

BRIN offers the fastest route to 

sustainable success and innovation. 

Accelerate 

Your 

Business 

For incubator information, membership options, 

how to apply, and application go to 

http://www.blueridge.edu/business_person/sbc/innovation_network.php 

Turning Ideas into Profit One Business at a Time®

Spanish For more information, call 694-1731 u www.blueridge.edu 

Beginning Spanish 1 

This course provides a foundation for learning the 

Spanish language. Students will acquire the basic skills 

necessary to listen, speak, read, write and understand 

Spanish and Hispanic culture. This course will include 

the alphabet, pronunciation, present tense regular verbs, 

common nouns and adjectives. F T 

FLI 8716 411 TH 06:00PM-08:29PM 01/07-02/25 

Yolanda Tierson PATT 217 2 CEU $65 

FLI 8716 432 TH 06:00PM-08:29PM 01/07-02/25 

Betty Reed TRCS 145 2 CEU $65 

FLI 8716 431 T 06:30PM-09:00PM 01/12-03/02 

Staff TRCS 148 2 CEU $65 

FLI 8716 511 T 06:00PM-08:29PM 03/16-05/11 

Mary Solle CONE 203 2 CEU $65 


Through reading and practice, students will learn 

irregular verbs, commands, possessive and demonstrative 

adjectives, and increase vocabulary. Prerequisite: 

Beginning Spanish I or equivalent proficiency. F T 

FLI 8717 411 T 06:00PM-08:29PM 01/12-03/02 

Michael Harney PATT 219 2 CEU $65 

FLI 8717 532 TH 06:00PM-08:29PM 03/04-04/29 

Betty Reed TRCS 145 2 CEU $65 

FLI 8717 531 T 06:30PM-09:00PM 03/09-05/04 

TRCS 148 2 CEU $65 

FLI 8717 511 TH 06:00PM-08:29PM 03/11-05/06 

Yolanda Tierson PATT 217 2 CEU $65 


Students will learn ordinal numbers, commands, and 

possessive and demonstrative adjectives and tools 

needed for polite conversation. Prerequisite: Beginning 

Spanish II or equivalent proficiency. F 

FLI 8718 411 W 06:00PM-08:29PM 01/13-03/03 

Heather Fernandez PATT 217 2 CEU $65 

FLI 8718 511 T 06:00PM-08:29PM 03/16-05/11 

Michael Harney PATT 219 2 CEU $65 

Beginning Spanish Conversation 

This course will review Beginning Spanish 1, 2, and 3, 

with a focus on conversation. Prerequisite: Beginning 

Spanish 3 or equivalent proficiency. F T 

FLI 8713 411 TH 06:00PM-08:29PM 01/07-02/25 

Michael Harney GENS 115 2 CEU $65 

FLI 8713 511 W 06:00PM-08:29PM 03/17-05/12 

Heather Fernandez PATT 217 2 CEU $65 

Destinos Spanish Conversation 2 

Destinos teaches speaking, listening, and comprehension 

skills in Spanish. This telenovela, or Spanish soap opera, 

immerses students in everyday situations with native 

speakers and introduces the cultures, accents, and dialects 

of Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Puerto Rico. This course 

will allow students to use the Present Subjunctive and 

Past Subjunctive grammar tenses. O 

FLI 8747 801 T 10:00AM-12:29PM 01/12-05/04 

Yolanda Tierson CVPR 999 4 CEU $120 

Covenant Presbyterian Church 

Intermediate Spanish 1 

Students will learn stem changing verbs, direct and 

indirect object pronouns, adverbs and gustar verbs and 

will focus on solidifying concepts previously learned 

through focused writing. Prerequisite: Beginning Spanish 

Conversation or equivalent proficiency. F T 

FLI 8719 511 TH 06:00PM-08:29PM 03/11-05/06 

Michael Harney GENS 115 2 CEU $65 

Intermediate Spanish Conversation 

This course will review Intermediate Spanish 1, 2, and 3, 

with a focus on conversation. Prerequisite: Intermediate 

Spanish 3 or equivalent proficiency. F 

FLI 8714 411 T 06:00PM-08:29PM 01/12-03/02 


Spanish for Ministry 1 

This course is the first in a series of five designed to 

provide a foundation for learning the Spanish language 

for those who work in ministry. Students will acquire the 

basic skills necessary to read, write, speak and understand 

Spanish and the Hispanic culture. This course will include 

the alphabet, pronunciation, articles and introduction to 

“ser” and “estar”, conversational phrases and ministryrelated 

vocabulary. F 

FLI 8727 411 TH 06:00PM-08:29PM 01/07-02/25 





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Registration Information 


Frequently-Called Numbers 

Main Switchboard ....................................................... 694 - 1700 

Bookstore .................................................................... 694 - 1720 

Business Services .......................................................... 694 - 1756 

Center For Lifelong Learning ........................................ 694 - 1740 

CE WebAdvisor Registrar ............................................. 694 - 1739 

Community & Continuing Education ........................... 694 - 1735 

Community Enrichment .............................................. 694 – 1743 

Computer Courses ....................................................... 694 – 1751 

ED2GO (Online Courses)......................................... 694 - 1655 

Customized Training ................................................... 694 – 1744 

Dean for Basic Skills .................................................... 694 – 1746 

Dean for Community & Continuing Education ............. 694 – 1751 

Dean for Workforce & Economic Development .......... 694 – 1752 

Defensive Driving ........................................................ 694 - 1742 

Emergency Services ...................................................... 694 - 1729 

English as a Second Language/Spanish ...........................694 - 1731 

Environmental and Safety Training Center .................... 694 - 1767 

GED ........................................................................... 694 – 1745 

JobLink Career Center ................................................. 694 - 1755 

Law Enforcement ......................................................... 694 - 1760 

Nurse Aide ...................................................................694 - 1761 

Small Business Center ................................................... 694 - 1779 

Transylvania Center ................................ 694 - 1900 or 883-2520 

Continuing Education - Transylvania .............................694 - 1910 

BRCC Building Name Abbreviations 

ARTS Arts and Sciences Building 

CONE Continuing Education Building 

FIRA Fire Training Center 

GENS General Studies Building 

INDS Industrial Skills Center 

KILL Killian Building 

MCMA Motorcycle Safety/Masonry Building 

PLMB Motorcycle Safety/Masonry Building 

PATT Patton Building 

SINK Sink Building 

SPRM Spearman Building 

TEDC Technology Education 

and Development Center 

TRCT/TRCS Transylvania Center 




Registration Policies 

Registration Fees 

Registration fees are due at the time of registration. 

Students are not enrolled until all registration fees are 

paid. 

Registration fees are indicated at the end of each course 

listing and are subject to change. Students are responsible 

for buying supplies and materials as necessary. Books 

are usually available through the College bookstore. 

Computer Use and Technology Fee 

The registration fee for continuing education computer 

classes includes a $5 computer use and technology fee. 

This fee is required of all students enrolled in continuing 

education computer classes and is non-refundable. 

Insurance Fee 

Some courses require accident insurance while in class. 

For these courses, the $1.30 insurance fee is included in 

the registration fee and is required of all participants 

and is non-refundable. 

Senior Citizens Please Note 

As set forth in Chapter 115D-5 of the General Statutes, 

full-time North Carolina residents 65 years of age or 

older will be exempt from the registration fees for 

Occupational Extension courses. There are no senior 

exemptions for Self-Supporting (SEF) or Community 

Enrichment (CSP) courses. 

Off-Campus Locations 

Covenant Presbyterian Church 

2101 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville 

Hold Your Horses EFP 

1068 Hart Road, Pisgah Forest 

Course Repetitions 

Students who take an occupational extension course 

more than twice within a five-year period will be 

charged the actual cost of the course, currently $6.19 

per classroom hour. 

Refund Policy 

Pursuant to the North Carolina Administrative Code 

Title 23, Chapter 2(D) Section, 0203(d), the college 

shall refund registration fees under the following 

circumstances: 

1. If a student officially withdraws from the class prior 

to the first class session the student will receive 100% 

refund. NOTE: Official withdrawal requires written 

notification received by the Continuing Education 

Office prior to the first class session. You may drop 

electronically using the college’s electronic drop card 

located at www.blueridge.edu. 

2. If a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, 

the student will receive 100% refund. 

3. After a class begins and a student officially withdraws 

from the class prior to or on the 10% point of the 

scheduled class hours, the student will receive 75% 

refund. NOTE: For most classes, the 10% point is 

the first class session. Written notification must be 

received by the Continuing Education office on the 

10% date or 1st class session. Insurance Fees are nonrefundable. 

Please Note 

Provision of social security number is voluntary, is 

requested solely for administrative convenience and 

record-keeping accuracy, and is requested only to 

provide a personal identifier for the internal records of 

Blue Ridge Community College. 


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Sign me up! 

Students may register for Continuing Education classes on a first-come, first-served 

basis. Late registration will be held at the first class meeting if space is available. Please 

register well before the beginning date of your class. If you wait, your class may be 

full or canceled because of a low number of registrations. 

Register By Mail 

Complete the registration form on the next page, enclose payment, mail to: 

Continuing Education Mail-In Registration 


180 West Campus Drive 

Flat Rock, NC 28731 

Make checks or money orders payable to Blue Ridge Community College. Credit card 

payment is also accepted on the mail-in form. Mail-in registration will be accepted until the 

Friday prior to the first class session. 

Register Online 

Process utilizes a program called WebAdvisor. This program allows you to register for 

classes, check your transcripts and grades, pay your tuition and fees online, and provides 

other important student information. All CE students who will be using WebAdvisor for the 

first time must complete the Student Information Form. 

To complete the Online Student Information form: 

Go to www.blueridge.edu>Prospective Student>Continuing Education>Registration 

Information 

You must have a valid e-mail address to register online. Once you have completed and 

submitted the form, you will receive an e-mail providing further instructions. This process 

is not automatic and may take 1-2 business days to complete. 

Walk In 

Walk-in registration is January 5 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

A drop box is also available to drop registration forms at the following locations 

Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

u Flat Rock Campus: CE Building 

u Transylvania Center: Reception Area 


Continuing Education Registration 

Please print or type. Information on race and sex is voluntary and will not be used for admissions process. 

BRCC Student ID Number Print Name (Last, First, Middle Initial) 

Mailing Address City State Zip Code For Official Use Only 

Email address (please print legibly) County of Residence 

Home Phone Number Business Phone Cell Phone Number 

1. Preparatory 

2. Supplementary 

3. Inmate 

Social Security Number (for student information only) Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year) Male Female 

/ / 

Ethnic Race 

Circle Highest Grade Completed 

Employment Status 

Fee Exemption Status 

1. 

Hispanic / 

Latino 

2. Non 

Hispanic / 

Latino 

1. White 

2. Black 

3. Hawaiian/ 

Pacific Islander 

4. Asian 

5. American/ 

Alaska Native 

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 

7 8 9 10 11 12 or 

High School Name ______________ 

_______________________________ 

Adult High School 

High School Equivalency (GED) 

One Year Vocational Diploma 

Associate Degree 

Bachelor’s Degree 

Master’s Degree or Higher 

1. Retired (R) 

2. Unemployed 

Seeking (US) 

3. Unemployed Not 

Seeking (UN) 

4. Employed: 

Part-time (PT) 

5. Employed: 

Full-time (FT) 

1. NC Paid Law Enforcement 

2. NC Volunteer Fireman 

3. NC Paid Fireman 

4. NC Volunteer Life Saving 

5. NC Paid Life Saving 

6. NC Resident – Over 65 

7. Emergency Mgmt 

8. Detention Sworn 

9. Telecommunicators/Dispatch 

10. Full-time College Employee 

Fee Exemption Status write full name and address of agency/department below 

Sponsoring Agency Name (no abbreviations) (required for all fee exemption except NC Resident – Over 65) 

Job Title (required for all fee exemption except NC Resident – Over 65) 

I certify that the information above is true and accurate and that my legal residence for tuition purposes is as shown. 

Signature (required for all students): 

Course # Date(s) Course Title Day(s) Time Location 


Mail-In Registration 



Flat Rock, NC 28731-4728 

Phone (828) 694-1735 

Fax (828) 694-4774 

www.blueridge.edu 

Registration 

Fee 

Registration Fees ONLY – 

No textbook/materials cost should be included 

$ 

Total 

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Please check all information before mailing. Course Payment Information 

number must be accurate to ensure proper placement 

in class. Send check or money order made payable to 

Total Amount Enclosed $ 

Blue Ridge Community College (no cash, please) to: 

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If you have a documented disability, please make an appointment with 

the Director of Disability Services (694-1813) prior to class start to selfdisclose 

in order that you may receive reasonable classroom or lab 

accommodations. 

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Revision 07/20/2009 

Revision 07/20/2009

Our mission . . . 

enriching the lives of those 

within our reach through 

education, training, and 

cultural activities. 

Blue Ridge Community College is accredited 

by the Commission on Colleges of the 

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 

to award associate degrees. 

an equal opportunity college 

21,000 copies of this document were printed 

at a cost of $3,335.25 or 16 cents each. 

November 2009 


Flat Rock Campus 


Flat Rock, NC 28731 

Transylvania Center 

45 Oak Park Drive 

Brevard, NC 28712 



Flat Rock, NC 28731

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