COMMUNITY EDUCATION AT GLENOAK
Provided by Stark State College Continuing Education Department
ACT Exam Prep
Are you planning to go to college? Do you need to raise your ACT or SAT scores for college
admittance? Did you know that the higher score you have the more scholarships you can apply
for and receive? Raise your scores in a short period of time. Enroll in this ACT preparation
program and get REAL results. Our test prep courses help you develop test-taking skills and
strategies to beat the test. After taking an official retired test, our instructors will target
instruction based on students’ needs. Materials include pre- and post-tests, Cambridge Victory
textbook (1,000+ pages of skills, strategies, and practice tests). Bring a calculator to the first
class.
Instructor: Melissa Ebel
CRN: 20134
Saturdays, September 10 - October 15
9- 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $199 (includes materials)
Conversational Spanish I
The world gets smaller every day, so learn how to speak everyday Spanish. We’ll cover basic
conversational structure, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.
Instructor: Ralph Sinistro
CRN: 20108
Mondays and Wednesdays, October 3 – 31 (no class Oct. 10)
7 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $179 (includes textbook)
Conversational Spanish II
This course builds on the basic skills learned in Spanish I and continues to build vocabulary and
fluency. Prerequisite: Conversational Spanish I or equivalent knowledge.
Instructor: Ralph Sinistro
CRN: 20109
Mondays and Wednesdays, November 7 – December 5 (no class Nov. 23)
7 - 9 p.m.
Fee: $149
Conversational Chinese I
Do you need to know basic Chinese for business or travel? You will be introduced to the basic
grammar and a set of vocabulary generally recognized as useful in everyday communication.
This course adopts a multi-faceted approach to help you gain training in listening, speaking,
reading, and writing skills in standard Mandarin Chinese so you communicate in everyday
situations. Aspects of Chinese culture are also introduced.
Instructor: Julie Wu
CRN: 20135
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 27 - October 20
7 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $169 (includes textbook)
Conversational Chinese II
Continue to develop your listening and speaking skills in the Chinese language. Additional
vocabulary is introduced. Prerequisite: Conversational Chinese I.
Instructor: Julie Wu
CRN: 20136
Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 1 – December 1 (no class Nov. 22 and 24)
7 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $149
Introduction to Health Careers
Have you ever been curious about what types of jobs are available in health care? In this course,
you will explore the health care sector and the associated career opportunities within it. Each
student will investigate specific health professions including the educational, occupational, and
professional requirements, employer expectations, job outlooks and related industry trends.
Comparisons of the various health care delivery systems will be presented, including traditional
Western and nontraditional Eastern models focused on treating illness and enhancing wellness.
The student will review the legal requirements of various health professions, to include
knowledge of standards of practice and codes of ethics which dictate the delivery of service.
Instructor: Penny Pinkston
CRN: 20138
Tuesdays, October 11 – November 15
6 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $149 (textbooks will be loaned to participants)
Peace of Mind Retirement Planning
Learn about the key areas of financial management and how a comprehensive financial program
integrates all of these important concepts. You’ll learn how to integrate important concepts
whether you are preparing for, or already in, retirement. You will examine creating your
retirement goals, determining what is more important than money itself, assessing your
retirement costs, identifying sources of income, distributing funds from retirement plans,
managing your estate distribution, dispelling investment myths, developing a successful
investment strategy, providing for peace of mind investing, and more. The decisions you make in
these key areas will ultimately determine your financial success. Guest or spouse admitted free
with paid enrollment.
Instructor: Charles Myers, CSA
CRN: 20137
Tuesdays, October 18 and 25
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $59
Mixed Media Art
Explore new ways of expressing yourself through art. Media available will include pencil,
charcoal, pastel, watercolor, and pen and ink. Beginning as well as advanced students are
encouraged to pursue the medium of their choice. Supplies needed will be discussed at first
class.
Instructor: Marsha Bray
CRN: 20139
Saturdays, October 1- 29
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $99
Watercolor: Fast, Fun, Easy
Always wanted to try watercolor painting? Here is a great sampler class for the beginner or a
challenge for the more experienced. Learn color mixing, color value, composition, and many
special techniques. Supply list will be furnished upon registration.
Instructor: Marsha Bray
CRN: 20140
Thursdays, October 13 – November 17
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $99
Journaling Through Life
Pass down your favorite stories and experiences to your family and friends. You will learn how
to gather information about past vacations, trips and family experiences; how to describe them in
a journal; and how to add photos and brochures to journals.
Instructor: Marsha Bray
CRN: 20141
Saturdays, November 5 - 19
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $79
Comfy Fleece Blankets
Learn how to make beautiful fleece blankets and throws for yourself, for gifts to family and
friends, or to start a part-time business. There’s no sewing – just pin, cut and tie the two layers
of fleece fabric into a beautiful keepsake using these simple, creative skills. After you’re
enrolled, you will be sent a short list of supplies needed for the first class. Here’s a great way to
make your own holiday gifts!
Instructor: Diane Wellman
CRN: 20142
Saturdays, October 22 and 29
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Fee: $49
Jazzercise
Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective 60-minute total body workout. Every
Jazzercise group fitness class combines dance-based cardio with strength training and stretching
to sculpt, tone and lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. Choreographed to today's hottest
music, Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing.
Start dancing yourself fit and change the shape of your body today!
Instructor: Kelly Vaughn
CRN: 20143
Wednesdays, October 5 – November 9
6 – 7 p.m.
Fee: $39
Computer Basics
Haven’t taken the plunge into the cyber pool yet? This course is designed for those with little or
no experience with computers. Stark State College is participating in the Every Community
Online (ECO) initiative. The ECO program is designed to encourage broadband adoption in Ohio
by conducting training sessions throughout the state. The ECO project intends to provide
instruction in the use and maintenance of computer components, Internet use, and practical
applications of broadband access.
Instructor: Erich Dominik
CRN: 20144
Mondays, October 17 - 31
6 – 8 pm.
Fee: FREE!
The History of Rock ‘n Roll
From Chuck Berry to Pearl Jam, this History of Rock and Roll class is a great way to learn, share
and reminisce about the best music in America! Take a journey through all the decades, starting
with the blues in the 1940's to the present time. Come and enjoy the fun and love of Rock and
Roll!
Instructor: Ronda Williamson
CRN: 20145
Thursdays, October 6 – November 3
7 – 9 p.m.
Fee: $89
Yoga for Harmony of Body, Mind and Spirit
Bring harmony to your mind, body and spirit through stretching yoga poses, relaxation and
guided breathing. Yoga postures will awaken your strength, improve flexibility, and enhance
balance and endurance while reducing stress. All levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat and
water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. You should only eat a light meal 3 – 4 hours before
yoga. If you eat too close to doing yoga or too heavy of a meal before yoga, you will feel
uncomfortable.
Instructor: Carie Cseak Greene, PhD
CRN: 20149
Saturdays, October 8 – November 12
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $39