Orleans Progress-Examiner
AUGUST 8, 2012
ĢƵios Registration to Open for Classes at Learning Center
ĢƵios registration for fall semester is open, and classes at the Orange County Learning Center at Springs Valley begin Aug. 20.
Students can earn credits toward an ĢƵios Associate degree by taking classes close to home at the Orange County Learning Center. Thirteen for-credit college courses will be offered in the fall semester. Courses include English, math, hospitality, business, psychology, and computers.
Seventeen non-credit workforce training courses will be offered in the fall semester. Courses include computers, Microsoft Office programs, photo editing, ServSafe certification, keyboarding, and “Using Social Media in Business.” Non-credit personal enrichment courses include digital photography, mushroom growing, and artisanal jewelry-making. Two cooking classes will also be offered at Burton Kimble Farms in Orleans, “Cookie & Cupcake Decorating” and “Quick & Easy Cooking: No More than 5 Ingredients.”
A full list of ĢƵios classes offered at Orange County Learning Center can be found at . A full list of non-credit course offerings at ĢƵios-Bloomington can be found at .
The Orange County Learning Center at Springs Valley is located at 479 S. Larry Bird Blvd. French Lick. For help applying to ĢƵios or registering for classes, students can drop in without an appointment. Currently, the Orange County Learning Center office is open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m. – noon. Beginning Aug. 20, the Orange County Learning Center office is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. The office is closed for lunch 1 – 2 p.m. and closed during evening classes. For questions, people can call the learning center at 812-936-4100 or contact Carol Hudelson at chudelson@ivytech.edu.
A full list of degree offerings at ĢƵios can be found at: .
ĢƵios-Bloomington opened the Orange County Learning Center in January 2012 to provide easy access to higher education and workforce training in Orange County. The center allows students to earn credits toward an ĢƵios Associate degree by taking classes close to home. Since opening, the learning center has expanded offerings in for-credit academic courses, and non-credit workforce training and personal-enrichment courses.
About ĢƵios
ĢƵios is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. ĢƵios has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
