Community Education

The intent of the program is to match college educational resources to community needs in the most convenient, accessible and affordable manner. The program strives to cover areas such as leisure learning, personal growth and acquisition or expansion of various skills. These classes are usually not offered for college credit (non-credit) and are typically presented as workshops, seminars and short courses. For more information contact the Community Education Office at (417) 455-5499 or e-mail: communityed@crowder.edu

Application for Community Education classes

Computer Basics:

Microsoft Office Excel I
Thursday, November 12
2:00 - 4:00pm ($25)
McDonald Hall- Room 317

Learn to keep or improve your record keeping at home and in business with Microsoft Excel.  Course instruction will be tailored to the needs of the individual participants.

 

Motorcycle Safety Course - classes held April - November

Microsoft Office Word I
Thursday, November 19
2:00 - 4:00pm ($25)
McDonald Hall- Room 317

Whether you are new to word processing or are interested in learning advanced applications, this is the class for you.  Instruction will be tailored to the needs of individual participants.

Alternative Energy:

Green Building
Thursday, Nov. 5th
5:30 - 7:30pm ($25)
Farber Building - Room 304

Learn how to identify and apply energy efficient building techniques and options.  This is an excellent class for building professionals or individuals considering a building or remodeling project.

Solar, Photovoltaic, Water
Thursday, Nov. 12
5:30 - 7:30pm ($25)
Farber Building - Room 304

Participants will learn solar energy concepts and solar energy concepts and how solar energy can be converted for electrical an geothermal applications.

Advanced Green Building
Thursday, Nov. 19
5:30 - 7:30pm ($25)
Farber Building - Room 304

A follow-up to Green Building, participants will learn about advanced green building applications.

Photography:

Intro to Digital Photography
Thursday, Oct. 22nd
6:00 - 8:00pm ($25)
Williams Agriculture Building - Room 148

Do you want to take better photographs? Review the basics and improve your skills with focus on basic camera functions and trouble-shooting tips to help you get the photos you want.

Digital Darkroom
Thursday, Oct. 29th
6:00 - 8:00pm ($25)
Williams Agriculture Building - Room 148

Not completely satisfied with red-eye in that timeless moment? Save your potential successes from the scrap pile. From red-eye and cropping to layering learn everything you want to know about digital editing.

Advanced Digital Photography
(Meets 3 days) Thursday, Nov. 5, 12, 19
6:00 - 8:00pm ($60)
Williams Agriculture Building - Room 148

The manual setting on your camera is your friend, not your foe. Explore new photographic techniques that will turn your afterthoughts into insights and learn how to create a photograph, not just a picture.

 

Personal Interests and Hobbies:

Cake Decorating
Meets 6 times - Monday, Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
6:30 - 8:30pm ($45)
Williams Agriculture Building - Room 145

Add some extra flair to your to your holiday cakes! Participants will learn techniques to smooth frosting, make borders and add design elements.