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CENTER FOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION • ACADEMIC PROGRAMS • COLLEGE NEWS

SUMMER 2016

SummerStrikes Back!Career camps for kids and teens! Pg 4.

Ride the PipelineDual credit options for teen students. Pg 43.

Are you WISE? Women in Science and Engineering. Pg 45.

High-flying Drones Online drone training. Pg 24.

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College For Kids & TeensAquatic Training

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Health & WellnessSafety Training

Exam PrepHolistic Wellness

DanceConstruction & Engineering

Leisure LearningOnline Drone Training

Professional DevelopmentHealthcare Training

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Big Plans for the Rome CampusCareers in Aviation

SUNY Oneonta Partnership with MVCCRide the Pipeline, Dual Credit Options for Teens

Are you WISE? Women in STEMOne night. Two years. All Business!

Academic Programs Certificate Programs

Sign up early to avoid having classes cancelled! To avoid any inconvenience to students and instructors, if we do not have a minimum number of students enrolled ONE WEEK before the class is scheduled to start, we cancel the class.

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Summer Greetings! A message from President Randall VanWagoner

Mohawk Valley Community College has undergone abundant transformations during the 2015-16 academic year. We launched more nanotechnology offerings, started to teach Unmanned Aerial Systems courses, and brought online a new business degree evening option. Our College’s new strategic plan is seeing progress toward increased student completion, advancement of diversity, and even closer connections between MVCC and its community.

This magazine, MVCConnect, will give you more insights into our academic offerings and as always provides the full range of non-credit offerings the College provides. I hope you’ll take the time to read through it and look for a class or program that interests you. Whether you are seeking summer camps and athletic activities for your children, looking to retool your own professional skills, or considering unlocking a career opportunity through a new college degree, MVCConnect will show you the way to get there.

If you would like to know more about what’s going on at MVCC, visit mvcc.edu today!

Notice of non-discrimination policy MVCC is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, admissions and employment. It is the policy of Mohawk Valley Community College to provide equal opportunity for all qualified applicants, students and employees; and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest/conviction record, or veteran status. The College’s Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator is the Executive Director of Human Resources, room 113, Academic Building, Utica Campus, 315.792.5637.

MVCC is committed to a discrimination- and violence-free environment. For more information, visit: mvcc.edu/title-ix.

If you have any type of disability that may require specialaccommodations at MVCC, please call Disability Services at 315.792.5644.

Several programs and courses at MVCC are supported by the U.S. Department of Labor through a Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant awarded to SUNY, which provided funding to equip the labs.

For more information about MVCC student outcomes, financial aid, debt, employment, and more, visit www.mvcc.edu/consumer.

Mohawk Valley Community College is sponsored by Oneida County and is affiliated with SUNY.

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Even though this winter has been labeled the “winter that never came,” we had our fair share of cold and dreary. No fear, summer is here! As you participate and enjoy all summer has to offer, be sure to check out a non-credit class at MVCC. Choose from a variety of personal enrichment courses, health and wellness classes, and professional development workshops.

And don’t forget the kids. Keep them busy with one or more of our numerous Career Camps this June, July, and August. This year’s theme -SUMMER STRIKES BACK- focuses on everything from Legos to electronics, Minecraft designers to engineers, and 3D printing to acting. We have 35 different camps with 48 options- including 12 new camps. We have something for every age and interest. Your kids will be able to enjoy academics, athletics, and enrichment ALL DAY. Check out these new camps and classes:

Check out the new camps and classes:• Career Camps: 3D Designs, Lego Films and Stop Motion,

Adventures in Tin, Engineering for Girls, Sci-Fi, Robotic Arm, Playful Art, and much more

• Leisure Learning programs such as Introduction to iGadgets, Chalk Lettering 101, and Holistic Healing from the Inside Out

• Wellness programs such as Cize Live, Ultimate Upper Body, and Lean Legs and Chiseled Abs

• Professional Development programs in Concepts in Nano Manufacturing, Dental Assistant, and Mold Remediation

Whether you want to enrich your life, exercise your body and mind, or entertain your kids, we think you will find something here at MVCC. Happy Summer!

Do you have an idea for a new course?We are always looking for new classes and new instructors. If you have an idea for a course that is not in our catalog, contact Carolyn DeJohn, Coordinator, Community Education, at [email protected].

The Center for Corporate and Community Education at MVCC is honored to be the recipient of two Continuing Education Association of NY (CEANY) Awards in 2015.• The James C. Hall Exemplary Credit Program: MVCC Skills

for Success Program.• The James C. Hall Exemplary Non-Credit Program: MVCC

Programming in Small Unmanned Aerial Systems/Drones.

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Civility

Mohawk Valley Community College is committed to civility in and out of the classroom. MVCC believes everyone has the right to an environment that creates the safe opportunity for educational, professional, and social development. MVCC recognizes its responsibility to model and encourage a culture of civil behavior.

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Summer Camp Schedule

June 27-30Be A Star Theatre Camp (Ages 8-11)Minecraft Modders (Ages 8-10)iFilms for iKids (Ages 10-14)July 11-14

3D Designs (Ages 12-14)Come Fly With Me (Ages 11-14)App Attack (Ages 8-10)

Crafting Your Bling (Ages 10-14)Science: It’s a Girl’s Thing (Ages 9-13)July 18-21 Medical Mania (Ages 12 and Up)A Taste of Spanish (Ages 6-10)Minecraft Designers (Ages 8-10)

Sci-fi Camp (Ages 10-14)July 25-28

Adventures in Tin (Ages 10-14) Lego Films and Stop Motion (Ages 8-11)

Picture Perfect (Ages 8 and Up)Hovercraft Vehicles (Ages 6-11)

August 1-4 3D Designs (Ages 15-18)

Digital Animation & Game Art Level 1 (Ages 12 +) It’s Electric (Ages 7-12)

Kids in the Kitchen (Ages 8-12) Playful Art (Ages 8-12)

August 18-11Digital Animation & Game Art-Level 2 (Ages 12 +)

Engineering for Girls (Ages 9-12)Fossil Fun (Ages 9 to 13)Week of Code-Beginners (Ages 8-10)

Be A Star Theatre Camp (Ages 12-15)Minecraft Modders (Ages 11-14)Swim and Sport Camp (Ages 6-14)

App Attack (Ages 11-14)Nano Now (Ages 11-14)Project Runway (Ages 10-14)Swim and Sport Camp (Ages 6-14)

American Red Cross Babysitting (Ages 11 +)Minecraft Designers (Ages 11-14)Swim and Sport Camp (Ages 6-14)

Crazy Chemistry (Ages 6-11) Lego Film and Stop Motion (Ages 12-14)

Playing With Pastels (Ages 10-14)Script it! (Ages 8-14)Swim and Sport Camp (Ages 6-14)

Kids in the Kitchen (Ages 8-12) Robotic Arm Science (Ages 9-13)

Wonderful Watercolors (Ages 7-11)Swim and Sport Camp (Ages 6-14)

American Red Cross Babysitting (Ages 11 +) Engineering Ventures (Ages 9-12) Week of Code- Advanced (Ages 11+)

Swim and Sport Camp (Ages 6-14)

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Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS)/Drones Camp (Ages 13-18)The New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport, Air Force Research Lab Information Directorate (AFRL/RI), and The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties have partnered with MVCC, Griffiss Institute, and AX Enterprize, LLC to offer an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summer Camp. The experience will immerse the students in UAS research at AFRL/RI, UAS testing at the Griffiss International Airport, and UAS educational opportunities at MVCC.

This one-week camp will focus on UAS concepts that combine classroom training with hands-on experience. The classroom instruction will focus on the safety of use (FAA’s Know Before You Fly Initiative) and scientific principles of flight. Students will assemble a quadcopter and learn the science of aerodynamics and radio-controlled vehicles. The hands-on approach contributes to students’ understanding of concepts, promotes discovery, and develops problem-solving skills. The activities in this program are designed to give students a competitive advantage

to entering aviation fields by giving them a solid foundation of science, mathematics, and communication skills, and introducing them to cutting-edge aircraft technologies. The camp will close on Friday with a Capstone event where the students will fly their drone through an obstacle course. The camp has been designed to excite students’ interest in STEM, focusing on aviation and the high-growth field of unmanned aerial systems, and will introduce students to the local employment opportunities in UAS and aviation fields.

Camp DatesOption 1: July 18-22: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9am to 2 p.m. on FridaysOption 2: August 8-12: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9am to 2 p.m. on Fridays

Cost: $100 Tuition includes the course material and a small quadcopter that the student can use for practice at camp and after the course is completed. To register visit griffissinstitute.org and look for the STEM Summer Camp Banner on the main page.

AFTERNOON CAMPS • 1– 4:30 p.m.


Remember to check camp locations and be sure to place your child in an age-appropriate camp. Please note that all students enrolling in BOTH morning and afternoon camps on the same campus will be picked up from their morning camps, supervised during lunch, and dropped off at their afternoon camps. Send in a bag lunch or money to purchase lunch in the cafeteria.

A Taste of Spanish8:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica AB 253 • $99¿Hablas español? Join us for a fun and interactive, hands-on learning environment where you learn to speak Spanish through games, songs, stories, and arts and crafts. You will be introduced to basic vocabulary, as well as to the culture and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries. Ages 6-10.Instructor: Meredith DoyleJuly 18-21, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34644

American Red Cross Babysitting1-4:30 p.m. • Utica Gym 108 • $109Here’s all the basic information and skills training you will need to care for children of all ages in a safe, reliable manner. With successful completion, you will receive certification in basic first aid, American Red Cross babysitting training, and infant and child CPR. Ages 11 and up.Instructor: Shelley HatchJuly 18-21, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34460Aug. 8-11, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34790

3D Designs8:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica ST 115 • $129Ready to try your hand at manufacturing design, technology, and engineering? The MVCC FABLab is an advanced fabrication workshop where you can dream up, design, and make items from practical to whimsical, using cutting-edge software and equipment. Bring in a design idea or just see where inspiration takes you—then create it in our FABLab. Explore the latest printing technology and take home a custom 3D object!Instructor: David Smith

Adventures in Tin 8:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica AB 267 • $109Create works of art using the unexpected brillance of tin. Use aluminum foil, metal sheets, and wire to create interesting 2D and 3D projects. You will learn about some amazing artists who use different types of metal as their main material. Ages 10-14.Instructor: Heather McCutcheonJuly 25-28, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34763

Hover Crafts-Defying Gravity8:30 a.m.-Noon • Utica AB 268 • $149Defy gravity when you build and take home an air powered Hover Craft! Use your creativity to control its direction. It can be one crazy-looking vehicle! We provide the material to build a super car powered by more than one source of energy. In addition, build an Egg Drop Car. In three challenges, in four days, you will learn about laws of motion, energy, air pressure, friction, lift, speed and acceleration.Ages 6-11.July 25-28, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34803

Ages 12-14:July 11-14, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34761

Ages 15-18:Aug. 1-4, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34770

Summer Career Camps


App AttackUtica IT 150 • $149Take the first steps into the world of mobile app design and customize your own game app! Using a specialized app and game development tool, you will learn the basics of mobile app design and game development and see firsthand how the world of app publishing functions. No prior experience necessary. Brought to you by Black Rocket Productions. Instructor: Meredith DoyleAges 8-10, 8:30 a.m.-NoonJuly 11-14, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34649Ages 11-14, 1-4:30 p.m.July 11-14, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34650

Come Fly With Me8:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica AB 249 • $109Welcome to the exciting world of unmanned aerial systems. Learn the scientific principles of flight as you experiment with remote controlled quadricopters. Navigate your UAS through an obstacle course using an iPad as a controller as you explore this new cutting-edge technology. Offered as part of the Greater Mohawk Valley STEM Hub. Ages 11-14.Instructor: Tiffany PiatowskiJuly 11-14, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34633

Crafting Your Bling 8:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica AB 267 • $109Learn how to make your own jewelry! Have fun using cord, metal, beads, wire, pendants, and charms to design your own bling. You will learn about different materials, how they are used, and their origin as you create a piece that reflects your unique personality and style. Ages 10-14.Instructor: Erica HaverJuly 11-14, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34759

Crazy Chemistry1-4:30 p.m. • Utica AB 145 • $149Be a chemical detective as you discover the magic of science. Make batteries from fruits and potatoes, write with invisible ink, and create a fantastic crystal tree. Learn about different rocks and minerals as you make dirty pennies turn clean and clean pennies turn green. It’s sciensational! Ages 6-11.July 25-28, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34765

Digital Animation & Game Art Level 18:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica IT 150 • $109Discover how 3D animated films and video games, such as Toy Story and Super Smash Bros. are made. Learn the basic elements of 3D graphics such as modeling objects, giving models color and texture, lighting scenes, and animation. Bring a flash drive to save your work. Ages 12 and up.Instructor: Scot ConnorAug. 1-4, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34447

Be a Star Theater CampUtica IT Theater • $99Jumpstart your acting career as you explore different styles of acting techniques through a variety of activities and games. Learn how to “get into character” as you prepare various scenes and monologues and then perform them in class. Genres include dramatic, comedic, improvisation, musical theater, and more. Instructor: Sarah Smith Ages 8-11, 8:30 a.m.-NoonJune 27-30, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34531

Ages 12-15, 1-4:30 p.m.June 27-30, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34030


Digital Animation & Game Art Level 28:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica AB 148 • $109Take your skills to the next level in creating 3D graphics. Learn more techniques in 3D modeling and texturing, lighting, and animation. In this second level class you will get an introduction to the exciting subject of character animation. Bring a flash drive to save your work. Ages 12 and up.Instructor: Scot ConnorAug. 8-11, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34462

Engineering for Girls8:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica AB 145 • $129Hands-on engineering projects will feature friendship bracelets, Sharpie art work, lava lamps, teamwork engineering challenges, battery-operated dancers, geometric bubble making, subway art, thumbtack plaques, and GAK. This class builds on students’ math, science, and artistic abilites. Students will use basic principles of engineering, problem solving skills, and design. Ages 9-12Instructor: Karen PauleyAug. 8-11, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34772

Engineering Ventures1-4:30 p.m. • Utica AB 145 • $129Enhance your math, science, and technology skills using basic principles of engineering, problem solving skills, and design using everyday items. Hands-on engineering projects will feature launchers, catapults, parachutes, rockets, a rubber band-powered car and more! Build a Bristle Bot (hexbug-like toy). Participate in engineering challenge activities and create a penny battery. Ages 9-12.Instructor: Karen PauleyAug. 8-11, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34773

Fossil Fun8:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica AB 217 • $109Go back to prehistoric times as you discover paleontology – the science of fossils. Biology and geology come alive as you learn about dinosaurs and other ancient organisms and how they lived. You will make your own fossils, crack open geodes, and learn about the New York State fossils and gemstones as you explore the evolutionary history of Planet Earth. Ages 7-12.Instructor: Nick GioppoAug. 8-11, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34517

iFilms for iKids8:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica AB 253 • $99Create movies using your own iPod or iPad!! You will learn how to develop and edit your own videos using free apps. Bring an iPod 4th generation (or higher) or an iPad. Ages 9-13.Instructor: Karen PauleyJune 27-30, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34515

It’s Electric8:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica AB 143 • $159Spark your interest in electricity the best way possible, with hands-on fun. Experiment and take home your own Electronic Lab Kit. Make a lie detector, a mind reading game, and a musical doorbell. Control electronic currents by the clap of your hands. Build space war and super race car engine sounds, a motion detector, and power microphone. Learn


about direct current and which materials conduct electricity. Learn about resistors and capacitors. Better yet, make your own battery! Ages 7-12.Aug. 1-4, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34794

Kids in the KitchenNew Hartford, Perry Jr. High • $109Bring your apron and taste buds to create your very own recipe book with fun new ideas you can share with your family and friends. Throughout the week we will cook up recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Come join us on this tasty adventure! Ages 8-12.Instructor: Carol KlausnerAug. 1-4, Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-Noon, CRN 34791Aug. 1-4, Mon.-Thurs., 1-4:30 p.m., CRN 34792

Lego® Films and Stop MotionUtica IT 150 • $149Make your LEGO®s and action figures come to life! Bring in your favorite action figures or LEGO®s and create a short film. Whether you want to recreate a scene from Star Wars or design a world of your own, this class brings your dreams to the screen. Students will need to bring in LEGO®s or action figures. All other equipment is provided. Student-created films will be available on a password-protected website to share. Instructor: Meredith DoyleAges: 8-10, 8:30 a.m.- NoonJuly 25-28, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34766Ages: 11-14, 1-4:30 p.m.July 25-28, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34767

Medical ManiaUtica AB 159, Mon.-Wed.; St. Elizabeth Hosp, Thurs. • $149Learn about the health care field as you explore careers in nursing, radiology, medical laboratory technology, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, cardiology, and much more. All activities are held in the MVCC clinical labs, with an all-day field trip to St. Elizabeths Medical Center. Ages 12 and up.Instructor: Maryanne TaverneJuly 18-21, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34458Mon.-Wed., 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Minecraft DesignersUtica IT 150 • $149Learn the basics of creating 3D models using new software to design your very own objects, create skins for characters, and import them into your favorite Minecraft games. To access your project at home, you must own a PC/Mac version of Minecraft. Brought to you by Black Rocket Productions.Instructor: Mike AmanteAges 8-10, 8:30 a.m.-NoonJuly 18-21, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34635Ages 11-14, 1-4:30 p.m.July 18-21, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34636

Minecraft ModdersUtica IT 150 • $149Use your favorite game to learn the basics of modding, foundations of programming, and introductory coding. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mod! To access your project at home, you must own a PC/Mac version of Minecraft. Brought to you by Black Rocket Productions. Instructor: Mike AmanteAges 8-10, 8:30 a.m.-NoonJune 27-30, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34645Ages 11-14, 1-4:30 p.m.June 27-30, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34646


Picture Perfect8:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica AB 135 • $109Create perfect photos as you learn basic camera function and software usage. You will get a chance to work with Adobe Photoshop and understand photograph design and composition. Take advantage of the excellent summer lighting and weather. Bring a digital camera. Ages 10-14.Instructor: Todd BehrendtJuly 25-28, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34514

Nano Now1-4:30 p.m. • Utica AB 251 • $109What do geckos, lotus leaves, stained glass, smartphones, and stain resistant clothes have in common? Nanotechnology! Explore the science of small things through hands-on activities that demonstrate nanotechnology in a fun, engaging way. Come learn about nanotechnology and its possibilities for the future! Offered as part of the Greater Mohawk Valley STEM Hub. Ages 11-14.Instructor: Tiffany PiatkowskiJuly 11-14, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34760

Playful Art8:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica AB 267 • $109Create art you can play with! Create kaleidoscopes, kites, dream catchers, flipbooks, launching rockets, and suncatchers. Recycled materials will be used for most projects. All lessons will include corresponding information that is based on cultures, traditions, science, math, and art. Ages 8-12.Instructor: Nancie CooneyAug. 1- 4, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34769

Playing with Pastels1-4:30 p.m. • Utica AB 267 • $109Create beautiful works of art with chalk and oil pastels. Learn different techniques and styles of art while working with pastels. Learn about amazing artists who use pastels as their main materials. Ages 6-10.Instructor: Heather McCutcheonJuly 25-28, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34762

Project Runway1-4:30 p.m. • Utica AB 267 • $109Turn your everyday clothes into something for the runway. Learn different ways to make fashionable items from basic t-shirts, jeans, and leggings using tie dye, fabric paints, fabric markers, decals, and cutting techniques. Create something to wear that fits your unique style and personality. Ages 10-14.Instructor: Erica HaverJuly 11-14, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34658

Robotic Arm Science1-4:30 p.m. • Utica AB 268 • $159Learn the science of robotics as you have fun building, commanding, and taking home your own five-motor arm! Command your Robotic Arm’s gripper to open and close, move your robotic wrist, elbow, base, and command vertical and horizontal reaching moves. Your robot is equipped with 100 grams of lifting capacity. For nighttime adventures, the gripper is equipped with a light. You will participate in robot Olympic style challenges, robot battles, and more! Ages 9-13.Aug. 1-4, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34771


Science: It’s a Girl Thing8:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica AB 218 • $129Get involved in science as you learn what makes magnets work and create your own working motor. Use chemistry to make ice cream and examine DNA that you extract right out of a strawberry! At the end of the week, you will participate in a Science Olympics. Race to build the strongest bridge or design a new creature. Ages 9-13.Instructor: MVCC WISEJuly 11-14, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34474

Sci-Fi Camp8:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica AB 217 • $109Fan of Star Wars you are? This summer travel to a galaxy far far away. In Sci-fi Camp, you will put the science in science -fiction. Consider the orbits and gravitational pull on Endor and Tatooine. Test the aerodynamics of various ships and how space battle might work. Create a simple hovercraft, learn and play with holograms, and much more! A true to size R2-D2 will make an appearance and costumes are welcome. Ages 10-14.Instructor: Melissa BarlettJuly 18-21, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34793

Script It!1-4:30 p.m. • Utica Theater • $99Get into literary character as you create your own characters and write your own play. Then make your play a reality by blocking it and performing it as a reader’s theater. Use your creativity, practice your writing and acting skills, and become a better reader – all while having fun! Ages 8-14.Instructor: Sarah SmithJuly 25-28, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34802

Swim and Sport Camp1-4:30 p.m. • Utica Pool/Gym 202 • $99Bring your sneakers and goggles as you enjoy an afternoon of outdoor athletics and indoor pool games. You will learn basic skills, rules, and game play for individual and team sports. All activities will focus on good sportsmanship and good health. Bring a bathing suit, towel, and snack. Ages 6-14.Instructor: Kristy PetersonJune 27-30, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34236July 11-14, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34453July 18-21, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34461July 25-28, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34464Aug. 1-4, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34470Aug. 8-11, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34476

Week of Code - Beginners8:30 a.m. - Noon • Utica IT 150 • $99Discover the language of computing! Through un-plugged and plugged-in lessons, you will learn about algorithms and conditional statements, and use these new skills to create games and stories in the MIT web portal of Scratch. You will leave with a good foundation of the visual block code languages in CODE.org and in Scratch. Ages 8-10.Instructor: Mike AmanteAug. 8-11, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34641

Week of Code - Advanced1-4:30 p.m. • Utica AB 249 • $99Expand your computer language knowledge! Through un-plugged and plugged-in lessons, you will expand your understanding of algorithms and conditional statements, and then use these new skills to create games and stories in the MIT web portal of Scratch. You will leave with a strong addition to your coding foundation. Ages 11 & up.Instructor: Mike AmanteAug. 8-11, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34789

Wonderful Watercolors1-4:30 p.m. • Utica AB 267 • $109Experience the world of color using tempera and watercolor paint. You will learn different painting styles and techniques and look at photographs to get ideas. Use salt, dry brush, wet-on-wet, impressionistic style, and resist painting to create your own original masterpieces. Ages 7-11.Instructor: Nancie CooneyAug. 1- 4, Mon.-Thurs., CRN 34768


AquaticTraining

CPR/AED for Lifeguard/ Professional RescuerUtica Campus • $49This course helps participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac and breathing emergencies. With successful completion, you will receive certification in CPR/AED needed for lifeguards and professionals. Notes: Bring your CPR mask to class.Instructor: Sara CutrightUtica Gym 109, CRN 34070 May 24-26, Tues., Thurs. • 6-8 p.m.Utica ACC 116, CRN 34737 June 18, Sat. • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Lifeguard TrainingUtica Pool/Gym 109 • $299Want to become a lifeguard? Learn to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to aquatic emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries. With successful completion, you will be American Red Cross-certified in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR for the Lifeguard. Prerequisites: Must be able to swim 550 yards continuously with predetermined strokes before the first class session and be at least 15 years of age by the last class session. Notes: Pre-test scheduled for May 22 at 5 p.m.Fri. 5-9 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 3-12, CRN 34068

Lifeguard Training Review (Recertification)Utica Pool/Gym 109 • $149Renew your Lifeguard Certification, CPR/AED for the Lifeguard, and First Aid by successful completion of this course. Waterfront lifeguard skills will be reviewed. for those who require it. Participants must be able to complete the pre-course swim test. Prerequisites: Must hold current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. Notes: Attendance at all sessions is required. Bring CPR mask.Fri 5-9 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 20-22, CRN 34065


SwimmingLessons

Parent and Child AquaticsAge 1-2 • $60This class builds basic water safety skills for both parents and children, and helps children adjust to the water environment. Parent must accompany child in water.

Preschool with Parent AquaticsAge 3-5 • $60This class will help children feel comfortable in the water, enjoy the water safely, and learn fundamental skills including breath control, floating, and basic locomotion. Parent must accompany child in water.

Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills Kindergarten and up • $60Students are oriented to the water while they learn elementary skills. Kindergarten and up.

Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills Age 5 & up • $60Students build on the fundamental locomotion and safety skills learned in Level 1. Unsupported front and back floats, rhythmic breathing, and flutter kicking are skills learned at this level. Prerequisite: Level 1 certification or comparable skills.

All classes – MVCC Utica Campus, 1101 Sherman Drive, UticaParents are expected to place their child into the correct class. Students must have the prerequisite levels or be able to master all previous level expectations before going to next level. Because classes become full, instructors may not be able to move your child into their proper level. Please evaluate your child based on the American Red Cross levels listed below. Goggles (not face masks) are recommended for all levels beginning with Level 1.

ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED IN ALL LEVELS AND WILL BE TAKEN ON A FIRST-COME BASIS. ALL SWIM LESSON REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Level 3: Stroke DevelopmentAges 6 & up • $75Students will build on locomotion and safety skills from Level 2. Coordinating front and back crawl, introduction to elementary backstroke, and treading water are skills learned in this level. Prerequisite: Level 2 certificate or comparable skills.

Level 4: Stroke Improvement This level will include deep-water bobbing, rotary breathing, and endurance of strokes already learned, as well as introduction of breast stroke, side stroke, and turning at the wall. Prerequisite: Level 3 certificate or comparable skills. • $75

Level 5: Stroke Refinement This level refines the strokes already learned and introduces the open turns, feet-first surface dives, and diving. Prerequisite: Level 4 certificate or comparable skills. • $75 Level 6: Fitness Swimmer This course will allow for reviewing and perfecting all strokes and skills in the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program. Students will learn good lifetime fitness habits and basic and advanced rescue techniques. • $75


LEVEL 1CRN 33935 • 5-5:30 p.m.CRN 34198 • 6-6:30 p.m. LEVEL 2 CRN 33936 • 5:30-6 p.m.CRN 34626 • 6:30-7 p.m.

Preschool with Parent Aquatics (Ages 3-5) CRN 34623 • 9:30-10 a.m.LEVEL 1CRN 34608 • 9-9:30 a.m.CRN 34607 • 10-10:30 a.m.CRN 34609 • 11-11:30 a.m.

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LEVEL 3 CRN 33941 • 5-6 p.m.LEVEL 4 CRN 33940 • 6-7 p.m.

Parent and Child Aquatics (Ages 1-2) CRN 33938 • 5-5:30 p.m.Preschool with Parent Aquatics (Ages 3-5)CRN 34654 • 6-6:30 p.m.

LEVEL 1CRN 34606 • 9-9:30 a.m.CRN 34756 • 10-10:30 a.m.CRN 34610 • 11-11:30 a.m.LEVEL 2 CRN 34613 • 9:30-10 a.m.CRN 34614 • 10:30-11 a.m.CRN 34615 • 11:30 a.m.-Noon

LEVEL 2 CRN 34611 • 10:30-11 a.m.CRN 34612 • 11:30 a.m.-NoonLEVEL 3 CRN 34617 • 11 a.m.-NoonLEVEL 4 CRN 34619 • 10-11 a.m. LEVEL 5/6 CRN 34621 • 9 -10 a.m.

LEVEL 1CRN 34624 • 5:30-6 p.m.CRN 34717 • 6:30-7 p.m.LEVEL 2 CRN 34718 • 6-6:30 p.m.CRN 33937 • 6:30-7 p.m.LEVEL 3 CRN 34625 • 5-6 p.m.

LEVEL 3 CRN 34618 • 10-11 a.m.LEVEL 4 CRN 34620 • 9-10 a.m.LEVEL 5/6 CRN 34757 • 11 a.m.-Noon


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AdultSwimming

All classes – MVCC Utica Campus, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica

Water Aerobics • $55Water aerobics is a great way to get in shape as water is a natural aid in resistance training. This shallow water exercise, set to music, can help you lose inches while toning and strengthening all of the body’s major muscle groups. You do not have to be deep-water proficient.

INSTRUCTORS: ANNA CASE (MON. & TUES.) MARY FARDA (WED. & THURS.)

INSTRUCTOR: KATELYN MCALLISTER (EVENINGS)


Water Running5-6 p.m. • Utica Pool • $55Strengthen and tone your muscles without the harsh impact of running on land. Participants of all abilities wear a flotation belt to enhance the effect of running intermixed with a variety of exercises to achieve a great overall workout. Instructor: Mary FardaJuly 13-Sept. 14, Wed., CRN 34628

Aqua Zumba®

5-6 p.m. • Utica Pool • $55Known as the Zumba® “pool party,” Aqua Zumba® gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout by offering a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief. Notes: Water shoes are recommended. Instructor: Krista WorlockJuly 11-Sept. 19, Mon., CRN 34758 No Class Sept. 5

Cize Live9-10 a.m. • Utica Gym 202 • $45It’s dance. It’s sweat. It’s the future of exercise. CIZE live is professional dance for everyday people. Created by Shaun-T, world famous choreographer and fitness trainer, this class breaks down professionally choreographed dance routines step-by-step, so that anyone can dance!!!! It’s so fun, so thrilling. You’ll forget you’re actually working out.Instructor: Lorraine WargoJuly 12- Aug. 18, Tues., CRN 34754 July 14-Aug. 18, Thurs., CRN 34755

Health &Wellness

Please take note, most classes are suitable for all levels of fitness. Classes will indicate otherwise.

Lean Legs & Chiseled Abs9-10 a.m. • Utica Gym 115 • $45Looking for a class that targets problem areas of the lower body? You have found it. Get firmer toned thighs, slimmer hips, and great glutes while developing a more stable, powerful abdomen and lower back to improve fitness and posture. We will use hand weights, bands, plates, and small balls. Notes: Bring water and a mat.Instructor: Linda Budlong CPT, RYT 200July 18- Aug. 22, Mon., CRN 34749

Ultimate Upper Body9-10 a.m. • Utica Gym 115 • $45This class will sculpt and define your muscles, build strength and endurance, increase your bone density, and decrease your body fat all while developing lean muscle. We will use hand weights, bands, plates, and small balls.

Notes: Bring water and a mat.Instructor: Linda Budlong CPT, RYT 200July 19- Aug. 23, Tues., CRN 34747

POUND-Rockout. Workout.™Utica Gym 202 • $59Pound is a full-body cardio jam session, combining light resistance with constant simulated drumming. The workout fuses cardio, Pilates, isometric movements, plyometrics, and isometric poses. Through continual upper body motion using lightly weighted drumsticks, called Ripstix™, you’ll turn into a calorie-torching drummer. Notes: Please bring a mat to class.Instructor: Michelle ReeshJuly 18- Aug. 22, Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m., CRN 34603July 21- Aug. 25, Thurs., 5:45-6:45 p.m., CRN 34780


Boating Safety • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • $20All individuals operating a personal watercraft (jet ski), regardless of age, are required to successfully complete a New York State approved Boater Safety Course. You must hold a certificate if: 1) you operate a personal watercraft and are at least 14 years old, or 2) you wish to operate a motorboat (other than a personal watercraft) and you are at least 10 years old and less than 18 years old. This course meets the state requirements for operation of personal watercraft for all ages. It also covers boater safety topics such as navigation, boating terminology, regulations, water safety, boater’s etiquette, and rules of the water. The minimum age for this course is 10 years, and those 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult or sibling 16+. Students receive a New York State certificate upon course completion (New York State will charge adults a $10 fee; no fee for students 17 and under). Note: Please bring a lunch.Instructor: Eileen McCannMay 21, Sat., Rome RA 207, CRN 33965June 4, Sat., Utica AB 251, CRN 34682

SafetyTraining

Rise & Shine Boot CampUtica Outdoor Track & Field • $39Need a kick start to your morning? This is the class for you! Join us for Rise & Shine boot camp and experience a fun mix of cardio and bodyweight exercises outside in the fresh air. No experience needed.Instructor: Andrew CastillaJuly 12- Aug. 18, Tues., Thurs., 6:30-7:15 a.m., CRN 34750July 12- Aug. 18, Tues., Thurs., 7:30-8:15 a.m., CRN 34751

R.I.P.P.E.D.™ 6:45-7:45 p.m. • Utica Gym 202 • $45Get R.I.P.P.E.D.™ by combining Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance, and Diet components. This total body workout uses resistance and cardio training to help you attain and maintain your physique in ways that are fun, safe, doable, and extremely effective.Instructor: Michelle ReeshJuly 18- Aug. 22, Mon., CRN 34781

Turbo KickUtica Gym 202 • $45It’s cardio kickboxing and body sculpting dance moves choreographed to the hottest music mixes. You’ll get ultra-lean and toned and have a blast doing it! Feel unstoppable

in the class that’s high energy, fast-paced, and totally addicting! It’s time to kick butt and get hooked on the turbo high.Instructor: Lorraine WargoJuly 11-Aug. 15, Mon., 4:30-5:30 p.m., CRN 34752July 13-Aug. 17, Wed., 9-10 a.m., CRN 34753

Yin Yoga9-10 a.m. • Utica Gym 115 • $45Soften your edges ~ redefine relaxation. This soothing, self-healing practice, which is done mostly seated or lying down, is deeply relaxing. Learn to melt away tension, let go of stress, and rejuvenate your mind and body. Notes: Bring a yoga mat, two yoga blocks.Instructor: Linda Budlong CPT, RYT 200July 21- Aug. 25, Thurs., CRN 34605

Yoga Flex & Flow9-10 a.m. • Utica Gym 115 • $45This hatha yoga vinyasa flow class will zero in on your abdominals, strengthen your back, dissolve unwanted tension, and build strength. Breathe, feel, and listen to your body with no expectations or judgments. Work at your own level. Notes: Bring water and a yoga mat.Instructor: Linda Budlong CPT, RYT 200July 20-Aug. 24, Wed, CRN 34748


ExamPrep

ACT Review Class 6-8:30 p.m. • Utica AB 251 • $49Prepare for the ACT. Get a close look at the exam with activities that include test-taking practice, review, forming solution strategies, and preparation. Three sections of the exam will be addressed: reading, mathematics, and English, including instruction in the optional essay writing section. Notes: Bring pencils and a scientific or graphing calculator.Instructors: Susan Murray and Jarrod WilliamsJune 6-8, Mon., Wed., CRN 33883

Prepping for the GMAT Online • $250

This course provides comprehensive instruction on how to complete both the verbal and quantitative sections of the GMAT, offering a thorough review of test-taking techniques and methods for improving scores on each of the four sections of the test. This course also includes a discussion of MBA programs, application procedures, and graduate school survival techniques. Required Text: GMAT For Dummies, 6th Edition (by Lisa Zimmer Hatch and Scott Hatch).May 23-June 24, CRN 34280

Prepping for the GRE Online • $250

This course offers a comprehensive study of the quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and analytical writing sections of the GRE. As a student in this course, you will be able to utilize numerous examples of test questions from recent years, in addition to gaining access to answers, explanations, and general time-saving techniques sure to maximize your chances of landing a score indicative of future success in graduate level coursework. Required Text: Official Guide to the GRE Revised General Test (by Educational Testing Service).May 23-June 24, CRN 34282

Defensive Driving9 a.m.-4 p.m. • $40This program offers the benefits of a 10 percent insurance discount and up to four points off your driving record. The program emphasizes safe and defensive driving techniques for drivers of all ages and skill levels, including those with a driver’s permit. Bring a license or permit to class, as well as a lunch. Students are required to be on-time and stay until the completion of class. This course is offered in partnership with the Oneida County Traffic Safety Department.June 11, Sat., Rome RA 207, CRN 33973July 23, Sat., Utica AB 253, CRN 33974Aug. 6, Sat., Rome RA 207, CRN 33972


SAT Quick Prep 6-8:30 p.m. • Utica AB 251 • $49Sharpen your skills and test-readiness in just two sessions and get real SAT practice, question analysis, answering tactics, and study plans for math, reading, vocabulary, written expression, and essay writing – in less time. Notes: Bring pens and a scientific calculator.Instructors: Susan Murray and Jarrod WilliamsMay 24-26, Tues., Thurs., CRN 34200

Regents Review Algebra 1 (Common Core)6-8:30 p.m. • Utica AB 253 • $29Here’s a chance to get extra practice with questions, content, and concepts for the new Algebra 1 Common Core exam in a friendly and focused session. Individual needs will be addressed. Notes: Bring pencils and a scientific or graphing calculator.Instructor: Susan MurrayJune 1, Wed., CRN 33884

Regents Review Algebra 2/Trigonometry6-8:30 p.m. • Utica AB 249 • $29This session provides extra practice with the questions, content, and concepts in Algebra 2 and Trigonometry in an easy-to-understand manner. Individual needs will be addressed. Notes: Bring pencils and a scientific or graphing calculator.Instructor: Susan MurrayJune 8, Wed., CRN 33886

Regents Review Geometry (Common Core)6-8:30 p.m. • Utica AB 251 • $29Join us for a close look at specific topics in geometry, with attention to questions, content, and concepts based on the Common Core State Standards. Individual needs will be addressed. Notes: Bring pencils and a scientific or graphing calculator.Instructor: Susan MurrayJune 9, Thurs., CRN 33885

Prepping for the ACT Online • $250

This accelerated course offers a comprehensive overview of the various question types that appear on the ACT. Topics of study and review include mathematical concepts, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry, grammar and punctuation, reading comprehension, essay writing, data analysis for the science test, general standardized test taking tips, and more. Required Text: ACT For Dummies, 6th Edition, (by Lisa Zimmer Hatch and Scott Hatch) and The Real ACT Prep Guide, 3rd Edition.May 23-June 24, CRN 34285

Prepping for the LSAT Online • $250

This course offers a thorough overview of the three main question types found on the LSAT: analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, and reading comprehension. Taught by practicing attorneys, this course also utilizes actual LSAT exams from recent years and provides an insider’s perspective on law school admissions and the legal profession as a whole. Required Text: LSAT For Dummies, second edition.May 23-June 24, CRN 34284

Prepping for the SAT Online • $250

This unique instructional approach covers the various question types you encounter on the SAT. Topics of study and review include mathematical concepts, including arithmetic, algebra and trigonometry, grammar and punctuation, reading comprehension, essay writing, special standardized test taking tips, and much more. Course participants are given the opportunity to put their new skills into practice using official SAT.May 23-June 24, CRN 34294


HolisticWellness

Gastric Bypass: Better Health Through Hypnosis6-8 p.m. • Utica AB 141 • $19Lose weight and alter your lifestyle utilizing the powerful, non-invasive, yet overwhelmingly effective method of virtual Gastric Lap Band procedure. Attain the feeling of feeling full faster, making healthier food choices, and achieving your weight loss goals with no actual surgery and no risks, but all of the benefits.Instructor: Erick PriceMay 25, Wed., CRN 34778

Smoking Cessation: Better Health Through Hypnosis6-8 p.m. • Utica AB 143 • $19Quit smoking with a program that has had outstanding success. All that is needed is that you have a sincere desire to end your smoking habit for good. Experience a light trance state of focused concentration and relaxation and stop watching your life go up in smoke.Instructor: Erick PriceJune 23, Thurs., CRN 34498

Miracles, Metaphysics, & More6-7 p.m. • Utica AB 141 • $65Discover a way of living that can bring more love, success, fulfillment, creativity, and awareness into your life. Tap into the knowledge of your greatest human potential, including your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. This could be your journey into the greatest way of living each day of your life! Notes: This class is appropriate for new and past students.Instructor: Erick PriceJune 1-July 13, Wed., CRN 34776

Healing from the Inside Out: Mind/Body Medicine6-7 p.m. • Utica AB 143 • $65Learn to utilize your miraculous, inborn, self-healing capabilities within your own mind/body. Discover self-healing methods free from chemicals that puts real healing back into your own hands. Through information, meditations, affirmations, imagery, breath-work, and enjoyable self-hypnosis journeys, you can put yourself back on the road to radical well-being.Instructor: Erick PriceJune 7-July 12, Tues., CRN 34777

Wondrous Well Being: Weight Loss6-7 p.m. • Utica AB 145 • $65Nourish your mind, body, and spirit as you shed the weight that holds you back from being the best you wish to be. A truly inspiring journey of meditation and creative visualization to establish healthy practices that are enlightening on all levels to shed the excess heaviness along the way. Nourish yourself from the inside out and establish a whole new you!Instructor: Erick PriceJuly 20-Aug. 24, Wed., CRN 34787


Dance

Ballroom Dance for Beginners6:30-8:30 p.m. • Utica Gym 202 • $55Enjoy dancing at parties, weddings etc. Enhance your social life and gain poise while reaping the healthy benefits of dance in a fun environment. Learn Ballroom styles - Fox Trot, Swing, Night Club Slow Dancing, Rumba, Waltz, and PolkaInstructors: Gina and Luca EspositoMay 23-July 11, Mon., CRN 34022No class May 30 and July 4

Ballroom Dance Intermediate Including Latin6:30-8:30 p.m. • Utica Gym 202 • $55Enjoy sultry and romantic moves of Latin dance found in so much of today’s popular music. You will learn steps/patterns for Salsa, Meringue, Samba, Rumba, Bolero, Tango, Cha-Cha! Course also covers intermediate steps in smooth dances introduced in Beginners Ballroom.Instructors: Gina and Luca EspositoMay 31-July 5, Tues., CRN 34015

Ballroom Dance for Advanced Dancers6:30-8:30 p.m. • Utica Gym 202 • $55Want to get ready for “Dancing with the Stars?” Advanced classes build on steps learned in the Intermediate class. Advanced steps and patterns in the Smooth and Latin dances are covered with an emphasis on style and technique.Instructors: Gina and Luca EspositoJune 2 - July 7, Thurs., CRN 34019


Training for Contractors& Construction Workers

Mold Remediation Contractor8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. • MVCC Educ Ctr ES 108 • $650This 24-hour course is mandatory for contractors and supervisors who shall engage in or supervise mold remediation activities. Training topics include health effects, regulations, guidelines, engineering controls, remediation practices, worker protection, and clearance testing. This course involves an intense mix of presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on training. This class includes a 25-question exam. Submission of an application to the NYS Department of Labor Division of Safety and Health Licensing and Certification Bureau is required, following completion. MVCC has partnered with Environmental Education Associates, which is accredited by the New York State Labor Department, to provide these training programs.June 6-8, Mon.-Wed., CRN 34782

Lead Renovator CertificationAs of April 22, 2010, all home improvement contractors, property management firms, landlords, or others compensated for renovations that disturb more than 6 sq. ft. (interior) and 20 sq. ft. (exterior) of paint or surface coating in pre-1978 housing, schools, or child-occupied facilities are required to obtain an EPA firm license and have their workers trained in lead-safe work practices. Renovations firms must have at least one certified renovator who has completed training and obtain a firm certification from the EPA at a cost of $300. MVCC is offering these courses in partnership with the Oneida County Health Department and Environmental Education Associates (EEA) and these courses are accredited by the EPA and fulfill the requirements for lead safe training. EEA is a USEPA TSCA 402 accredited training provider.

Lead Renovator Certification8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m. • MVCC Educ Ctr ES 108 • $175This eight-hour initial certification course is required for any renovators without previous training to become a certified lead-safe contractor. Bring a pen, pencil, and paper; all other materials provided. The course concludes with a 25-question exam. Students should also bring a lunch. June 9, Thurs., CRN 33990July 14, Thurs., CRN 33991Aug. 11, Thurs., CRN 34260

Lead Renovator Refresher8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. • MVCC Educ Ctr ES 108 • $135This four-hour refresher course is required for any renovators that completed the Initial Lead Renovator Training five or less years ago. Bring a pen, pencil and paper and proof of prior certification; all other materials provided. The course concludes with a 25-question exam. June 10, Fri., CRN 34596July 15, Fri., CRN 34598Aug. 12, Fri., CRN 34597

10-Hour OSHA Training6-9:30 p.m. • $80This course will provide a variety of awareness training on construction safety and health topics with an emphasis on identifying common hazards in the construction industry, as well as avoidance, control and prevention. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive an OSHA Construction Safety and Health 10-Hour card. Please bring $10 to class for your card.Instructor: Dominick TimpanoRome RA 225, May 23-25, Mon.-Wed., CRN 34507MVCC Educ Ctr ES 108, June 27-29, Mon.-Wed., CRN 33961Rome RA 207, July 18-20, Mon.-Wed., CRN 34664


Intro to iGadgets5-7 p.m. • Utica AB 253 • $39If you lack confidence when using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, this class is for you. This workshop is a great way to learn the basics and discover helpful tips and tricks. Note: Please bring your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to class, along with your Apple ID and password.Instructor: Anthony SpinaJune 14-16, Tues., Thurs., CRN 34783

Leisure Learning

Back Off, Buster!6-8 p.m. • Utica Gym 202 • $25Ladies, what you would do if someone tried to grab or attack you? Learn hands-on, realistic techniques that could improve your chances of getting away. Even if you have never punched or kicked before and whether you’re standing up or on the ground, the attacker will wish they had picked someone else.Instructors: Kathleen Willard and Anne TavaresJuly 13, Wed., CRN 34788

Chalk Lettering 101Noon-2 p.m. • $29The art of chalk lettering is the latest design craze, and this class is sure to give you the hands-on experience to design your own chalkboard! Learn the basics of lettering, shading, shapes, lines, various styles of typography, and tricks of the trade to steady your hand. Through hands-on instruction, each student will create their own personal font to develop an alphabet, and identify designs that best fit their layout and style. Notes: Please bring $10 for supplies.Instructor: Sarah DustinJune 11, Sat., Rome RA 223, CRN 34796June 18, Sat., Utica AB 267, CRN 34797

Golf: Basics for Beginners3-4:15 p.m. • Rome Mohawk Glen Golf Course • $119Learn from a pro as you build the proper golf swing, practice putting, chipping, driving, and more. One session is dedicated to fitting and purchasing equipment, course etiquette, ball flight law, and game theory. All range and ball rental fees are included.Notes: First class is introductory and meets at King Pin Lanes in Rome. Golf or tennis shoes recommended; bring clubs if available. Instructor: Paul PanekJune 5-July 3, Sun., CRN 34001

Golf: Advanced Program4:30-5:45 p.m. • Rome Mohawk Glen Golf Course • $99Refine your game by focusing on putting and chipping, basic iron play with shot selection, and wood and tee shots with consideration of distance and accuracy. All range and ball rental fees are included. Notes: Participants must have a minimum of three years golfing experience. Bring golf shoes and clubs.Instructor: Paul PanekJune 12-July 3, Sun., CRN 34000


Sign Language 26-7:30 p.m. • Utica AB 143 • $89Now that you’ve mastered the basics, take your skills to the next level. Classes will be targeted to the interests and abilities of the participants. Students will use games, videos, and conversation to learn these important skills.Instructor: Deborah PardiMay 23-July 6, Mon., Wed., CRN 34775No class May 30 and July 4

Get Paid To Talk6:30-9 p.m. • Utica AB 253 • $39This workshop is an upbeat and realistic introduction to voice acting. You will learn the types of voiceovers, what it’s like to work in a studio, in-demand voice types, where to find opportunities close to you, and industry pros and cons. You will have an opportunity to record a voiceover for playback at the end of class.Aug. 16, Tues., CRN 34599

Current State of UAS Standards and Regulations

• $495The regulations and standards affecting the UAS community are in a state of change and modernization. This introductory course reviews today’s UAS regulations and best practices while providing an outlook for anticipated future federal guidance. Class duration is three weeks.Notes: Classes start first Monday of every month.CRN 34785

UAS for First Responder Leadership • $650In this introductory course, first responder leaders are provided an overview of UAS technologies, capabilities, regulations, legal responsibilities, and cost and benefit considerations for potential use in law enforcement, fire, rescue, emergency medical, and disaster response applications. Participants will explore ways

to integrate their areas of interest with UAS capabilities through use case scenarios and exercises. Class duration is five weeks.Notes: Classes start first Monday of every month.CRN 34786

UAS in Precision Agriculture • $495Precision agriculture is a growing industry that can save both time and money for the agricultural community. UAS operations offer the potential of higher crop yield, more precise application of treatments, early detection of crop health issues, and increased revenues. This introductory course reviews the current state and future potential of UAS in precision agriculture. Class duration is three weeks.Notes: Classes start first Monday of every month.CRN 34784

OnlineDrone Training

These classes are being offered in partnership with Sinclair Community College’s National UAS Training and Certification Center.


ProfessionalDevelopment

Eight-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards6-10 p.m. • $60This course is required by New York State as the first step in obtaining a security guard registration card from the New York State Department of State. The course provides the student with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics covered in this course include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct. Notes: The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course.Instructor: Rick D’AlessandroMay 23-25, Mon., Wed., Utica AB 251, CRN 34799Instructor: John BielbyJuly 18-20, Mon., Wed., Rome RA 306, CRN 33963

16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards6-10 p.m. • Utica AB 251 • $99This course must be completed within 90 days of employment as a security guard. The course provides the student with detailed information on the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics covered in this course include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, ethics and conduct, incident command system, and terrorism. Notes: The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course.Instructor: Rich DodgeAug. 2-23, Tues., CRN 34083

Eight-Hour Annual In-Service Training Course for Security Guards6-10 p.m. • $60This is an eight-hour course that must be completed within 12 calendar months from completion of the eight-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards, and annually thereafter. The course

is structured to provide the student with updated and enhanced information on the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct.Instructor: Rick D’AlessandroJuly 18-20, Mon., Wed., Utica AB 251, CRN 34153Instructor: John BielbyAug. 1-3, Mon., Wed., Rome RA 306, CRN 34154

Security Guard Course Cancellation Policy: Students will be entitled to a 100 percent refund at any time prior to the start of instruction. 16-hour OJT course: Student will be entitled to a 50 percent refund if the student cancels after the start of instruction, but before the start of the second eight-hour block of instruction. A DCJS approved security guard training school cannot assess any non-refundable registration fees, deposits, or cancellation fees.


75-Hour Real Estate Pre-Licensing Course

• Self Paced • $279This course will prepare you to sit for the New York State real estate salesperson’s examination. It satisfies the mandated 75-hour pre-licensing education requirements of the Department of State. Topics to be covered include license law and regulations; law of agency; deeds, leases, contracts, liens, and easements; estates and interests; real estate closings, financing, valuation and math; land use regulations and construction; and fair housing, human rights and environmental laws/issues. Notes: To enroll, visit https://store.360training.com/mvcc.

Real Estate Continuing Education

• Self Paced • $25-$110Many different options, all self-paced. Topics include: Real Estate Finance, Appraisal, Environmental Hazards, Home Inspection, Energy Resources, and much more! Complete 22-Hour CE Renewal Package is also available.Notes: To enroll, visit https://store.360training.com/mvcc.

SAVE4-6 p.m. • $25This workshop satisfies the New York State Education Department’s requirement for two-hour school violence prevention training (SAVE). The course focuses on issues relating to violence and safety for school-age children from both the identification and prevention perspectives. Topics include abuse and neglect, abduction, substance abuse, traffic and fire safety, and violence. Teachers’ legal responsibilities, dangerous behavior identification, intervention techniques, effective classroom management, and promoting positive attitudes and behaviors will also be discussed.Instructor: Rich DodgeJune 7, Tues., Utica AB 251, CRN 34085Instructor: Rich DodgeJuly 26, Tues., Rome RA 207, CRN 33996

Dignity for All Students WorkshopUtica Campus • $75This course will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination, including, but not limited to, those acts based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination, and strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias, and aggression in educational settings. Successful completion of this course will meet the certificate requirements in 14(5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012.Instructor: Richard D. HuntJune 6-8, Mon., Wed., 5-8 p.m., Utica AB 253, CRN 34667Instructor: John WellsAug. 6, Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Utica AB 253, CRN 34687

Child Abuse Recognition6-9 p.m. • $35The New York State Education Department requires healthcare, educational, and other licensed professionals be trained to identify and report child abuse. Matriculated students at MVCC should consult with academic advisors before enrolling in this course.Instructor: Rich DodgeJune 7, Tues., Utica AB 251, CRN 33966Instructor: Rich DodgeJuly 26, Tues., Rome RA 207, CRN 34279


Concepts in Nano Manufacturing 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Utica IT 225 • $99This workshop introduces processes and fabrication methods used at the nanoscale to produce semiconductors and other nanostructures. Comparisons between nanoscale and conventional manufacturing processes for definition of features at the nanoscale, deposition methods, removal of material, and process requirements are discussed. Notes: At the completion of this class, participants will be eligible for 4 PDH’s for professional engineers.Instructor: Robert DeckerJune 23, Thurs., CRN 34795

Grant Writing • $149

Learn how to write a grant and where to look for potential funders and partnerships. Learn how to develop successful, fundable grants from a local expert whose proposals have brought in millions in funded projects to the local area. This workshop is ideal for nonprofit organizations, schools, religious institutions, and municipalities.Instructor: Russ DavisJuly 11-29, CRN 34601

Notary Public9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • $50If you have wanted to become a notary public, but have been worried about the exam, this class will help. Don’t let the terminology scare you–you can become familiar with the terms and laws and learn the skills necessary to sit for the notary exam and earn the license to become a more valuable asset in your workplace.Instructor: Gloria KarolJuly 23, Sat., Utica AB 251, CRN 34005Aug. 6, Sat., Rome RA 223, CRN 34006

Paralegal Certificate Course Utica Campus or • $1289This program is designed for beginning or advanced legal workers. Students will be trained to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, prepare legal documents, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. To receive a certificate, students must pass numerous quizzes and successfully complete several writing assignments. Notes: To enroll, contact the Center for Legal Studies at 1.800.522.7737.Utica Classroom Session:Tues. and Thurs., AB 251, June 14-July 30, 6-9:30 p.m.Sat., IT 2196-9:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.No class July 7-9

Session: June 27-Oct. 7

Personal Injury for Paralegals Certificate • $729This course is designed to more thoroughly examine the duties and scope of responsibility for personal injury paralegals. With this exciting, fast-paced class you will learn many of the legal terms, causes of action, and remedies available to victims of personal injury accidents. Successful graduates of this non-credit course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from MVCC. Notes: To enroll, call the Center for Legal Studies at 1.800.522.7737.June 27-Aug. 12


Barrier Precautions/Infection Control • Self-Paced • $40

The New York State Education Department requires this class for licensed professionals, including physicians, physicians’ assistants, specialist assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, optometrists, and podiatrists. This course is self-paced (0.3 CEUs). Instructor: Tammy BurdickOnline, CRN 34744

TrainingHealthcare

Medical Assistant /Assisting Certificate Review6-9 p.m. • Utica AB 245 • $50This three-hour course is designed to prepare students to take the Medical Assistant Certificate Exam required by the National Center for Competency Testing, http://www.ncctinc.com/Certifications. Instructor: Maryanne TaverneJune 1, Wed., CRN 34075

Software Essentials for the Law Office Online Certificate

• $729This dynamic course is designed for legal professionals interested in improving their skills and knowledge of commonly used computer technology and programs within the law office. Successful graduates of this non-credit course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from MVCC. Notes: To enroll, call the Center for Legal Studies at 1.800.522.7737.June 27-Aug. 12

Victim Advocacy Certificate Course • $645Participants will be prepared to work in victim advocacy arenas, such as domestic violence shelters, crisis centers, crisis hotlines, and with state and county governments to assist crime victims in progressing through the criminal justice system and toward successful recovery. It

covers counseling skills for victims of assault, battery, robbery, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, murder, and homicide. Notes: To enroll, call the Center for Legal Studies at 1.800.522.7737.June 27-Aug. 12

Legal Secretary Certificate Course • $645This intensive program is designed for both beginning and experienced secretaries who are interested in improving their skills and working more efficiently within the law office. Students will study such topics as: legal terminology; legal process; jurisdiction and venue; ethics; written communications; filing procedures, billing and accounting; time management; records management; an overview of commonly used word and data processing programs; legal research; memoranda preparation, and citation format. Notes: To Enroll, contact the Center for Legal Studies 1.800.522.7737.June 27-Aug. 12

CPR/First Aid Healthcare Students9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Utica AB 253 • $30Topics covered will include: BLS CPR (1 & 2 rescuer) BVM Ventilations, choking, and AED use for adults, children, and infants. Notes: Please bring paper, a pen, and $5 cash to class for CPR certification card.Instructor: Linda PlunkettJune 7, Tues., CRN 34399July 11, Mon., CRN 34591Aug. 9, Tues., CRN 34592


Surgical Technician Exam Review Class6-9 p.m. • Utica AB 249 • $50This three-hour course is designed to prepare students to take the Surgical Technician Certificate Exam required by the National Center for Competency Testing.June 1, Wed., CRN 34673

Dental Assistant6-9:30 p.m. • Utica AB 252 • $1199This 60-hour program prepares students for entry level positions in one of the fastest growing health care positions – Dental Assisting. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with all areas of pre-clinical dental assisting and provide training in the professional skills required to function as an assistant in the dental practice. In addition to entry-level administrative jobs, this course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a future formal Dental Hygienist program.June 14-Aug. 9, Tues., Thurs., CRN 34746

Medical Billing and Coding Exam Prep6-9 p.m. • Utica AB251 • $50This three-hour course is designed to prepare students to take the Medical Billing and Coding Exam required by the National Center for Competency Testing, http://www.ncctinc.com/Certifications. Instructor: Michelle Sowich-ShanleyJune 1, Wed., CRN 34248

Medical Transcription and Editing Online

• Self-Paced • $2995Approved by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI), the Medical Transcription Editor program prepares students for medical transcription and editing careers. Topics studied include documentation, biomedical sciences, and editing theory. Enrollment includes e-books, a transcription foot pedal, AHDI Book of Style e-book, and a voucher to take the RHDS exam. This year-long course is self-paced and starts at your convenience. Notes: Eligible registrants may receive a free laptop, iPad, or Kindle with electronic text, or $300 off. Call for details.CRN 34346


Pharmacy Technician Program6-9 p.m. • Utica AB 252 • $799This comprehensive course will prepare students to enter the pharmacy field and take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Technicians work in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies and other health care settings – working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The optional National Certification Exam fee of $129 is not included in the tuition.Instructor: Vincent VisingardiMay 23-July 20, Mon., Wed., CRN 34745No class May 30 and July 4

Phlebotomy6-9 p.m. • Utica AB 267 • $499This program will enable you to familiarize yourself with various aspects of the medical laboratory. It provides a certificate and skills required to work as a phlebotomist in a hospital, laboratory, or medical office environment. Intense classroom instruction is combined with individualized clinical practice. Tuition includes insurance fee. Purchasing the textbook is optional, but highly recommended.Instructor: Rachel CanarelliJune 20-Aug. 15, Mon., Wed., CRN 33893No class July 4

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) • $1250This 120-hour course includes 90 classroom hours and 30 supervised clinical hours of training. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the New York State certification exam. Notes: Current comprehensive physical, vaccinations, TB test results, etc. are required for clinical hours. Instructor: Peggy CoolJune 1-30, Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat., 8-2 p.m., Utica AB 159 (Nursing Lab) CRN 34798Instructors: Nelson Wood and Tammy BurdickJuly 18-Aug. 26, Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 3:30-8:30 p.m., Sitrin Healthcare, CRN 34113

Nursing AssistantCertified

Become part of the healthcare team and get Certified as a Nursing Assistant (CNA). This is a great opportunity. Make it your career or use it to gain knowledge to further your education as an LPN. Cost: $1250 includes textbook, workbook and state test. Funding available for qualified candidates. Contact your local Working Solutions to see if you qualify for funding. Oneida County (Utica): 315.793.2229Oneida County (Rome): 315.356.0662 Herkimer County: 315.867.1400


TrailerTractor

Tractor Trailer Driver Training MVCC & SAGE Technical ServicesThanks to its partnership with SAGE

SAGE Technical Services and MVCC offer students the chance to drive the BIG rigs and earn BIG bucks! Successful graduates earn first-year incomes of more than $38,000.

Quality training, a good income, travel, and job security are just some of the benefits enjoyed by students who complete MVCC’s professional tractor trailer driver training program. Partner SAGE Technical Services is the national leader in providing comprehensive professional tractor trailer driving programs in 34 locations across the country. The program’s curriculum was developed by the US Department of Transportation and meets the standards of the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI) – the trucking industry’s highest achievable standards. When training is complete, SAGE’s placement staff help students secure employment through a nationwide network. SAGE also specializes in securing funding for students who qualify for various grants and private student loans.

Training can be completed in typically four to six weeks at MVCC’s Rome campus. Students use state-of-the-art equipment just like what’s in the field today. Basic, advanced, and refresher courses are offered with new classes beginning every two to three weeks throughout the year.

To register or for more information call 315.334.7793.


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Workforce Development Training for: • Small Business (250 employees or less) • Low income workers• Minority workers• Refugees• Young workers• Limited English proficiency• Entry level workers • Hard to reach workers

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Learn toRide at MVCC

MVCC continues its relationship with Go Motorcycling, Inc. as Central New York’s headquarters for award-winning motorcycle rider training.

The ride starts here! Now there are TWO Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Courses that qualify for the NYS Motorcycle Road Test Waiver! Whether you are brand new to motorcycling or have been riding for a while, there’s a licensing course for you! See all our course offerings below.

Basic RiderCourse (BRC) The BRC consists of five hours of interactive classroom learning and at least 10 hours of hands-on riding instruction. This course provides the beginning motorcyclist with the basic mental and physical riding skills necessary to minimize risk on the street. Learning is a fun, step-by-step process in a secured lot on our user-friendly training motorcycles. Motorcycles and helmets are provided. Successful participants will receive a motorcycle road test waiver.

Basic RiderCourse 2 for License Waiver (BRC2-LW):The BRC2-LW is designed for individuals 18 years or older that already have some street riding experience and have held a valid New York State Motorcycle Permit for at least one riding season. The course consists of a three-hour online eCourse and approximately five hours of practice riding exercises on your own street-legalmotorcycle or scooter. The riding exercises conclude with a skills evaluation. Successful participants will receive a motorcycle road test waiver.

Introductory Motorcycle Experience (IME) The Introductory Motorcycle Experience (IME) is just two hours long and the class size is small – just three participants! The IME is a program to get familiar with the primary controls of a motorcycle. You’ll be given the opportunity to operate the controls while astride the motorcycle as you “power-walk” on our practice range. The IME is a taste of riding without a big investment of time or money. It’s a great way to “jump start” your BRC learning experience! The IME is also a great way for potential riders to determine if motorcycling is a good personal choice and if they have the basic skills needed to be prepared for the Basic RiderCourse.

Basic RiderCourse 2 for Skills Practice (BRC)The BRC2 is a half-day class for experienced riders that already have their motorcycle endorsement. The class is “range-only” - no classroom. Using your own motorcycle, you’ll practice techniques for managing traction: stopping quickly, cornering, swerving, and the use of counterbalancing skills for slow, tight turns. Improve your ride!

MSF RiderCoach Preparation Course (RCPC)Are you a “people person?” Do you love motorcycling? Are you committed to riding safely? Maybe you’d like to join the Go Motorcycling family of MSF certified RiderCoaches. Each RCP lasts eight days. In addition, there are both pre-course activities (class observations/homework) and post-course mentoring (supervised teaching) before full certification is achieved.

For more information or to enroll, visit gomotorcycling.net or call Go Motorcycling, Inc. at

315.858.3321.


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Cancellation/Refund PolicyAs decisions to run non-credit classes are based on enrollment, reimbursements for cancelled registrations will be made as follows. • 100 percent refund: withdraw three or more business days before class begins• 50 percent refund: withdraw two days or less before class begins (for classes costing less than $20, your refund is tuition minus a $10 fee)• Consideration for withdrawal requests after the first class session must be made in writing to the Center for Corporate and Community Education. CCED is dedicated to customer satisfaction. Please call 315.792.5300 with questions and concerns.

Inclement Weather/Class Cancellations: If MVCC Campus closes, all non-credit CCED classes are canceled as well. Please monitor local media outlets and when in doubt, call our office at 315.792.5300,or visit www.mvcc.edu.

MVCC Utica: 1101 Sherman DriveAB: Academic BuildingGYM: Jorgensen Center/Gym, Pool, and Outdoor TrackACC: Alumni College CenterIT: Information Technology BuildingST: Science & Technology Building MVCC Rome: 1101 Floyd AvenueRA: Rome Academic Building

MVCC Education Center:524 Elizabeth St., Utica

Register Online using Visa, MasterCard or Discover! Go to www.mvcc.edu/cced and click the registration link.

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Fill in the form on the next page of the brochure and mail with check or credit card information. Make checks payable to MVCC.

Register in person at the Center for Corporate and Community Education, Academic Building., room 154, Utica Campus.

Perry Jr. High: 9499 Weston Rd. New HartfordMohawk Glen Golf Course: 800 Perimeter Rd., RomeSt Elizabeth Medical Center:2209 Genesee St., UticaSitrin Healthcare Center:2050 Tilden Avenue, New Hartford


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With the emerging industries in the region and the expansion of existing companies, Mohawk Valley Community College’s Rome Campus is gearing up to be the hub for workforce development. The College is entering the final phase of a new expansion and renovation of the Jack D. Plumley Complex, located on Floyd Avenue.

“This is a transformative project for MVCC and the community,” said MVCC President Randall J. VanWagoner, Ph.D. “Rome is the geographic center of Oneida County so the campus provides critical access to the region and the campus proximity to Griffiss Business and Technology Park amplifies MVCC’s role as a catalyst for workforce development in the area.”

The project’s purpose is to better serve the demographic and economic needs of the Rome area, by providing more appropriate spaces for teaching people to access current and future career opportunities. More than 44,000 square feet of new and renovated space will welcome students with improved classrooms; a flexible library

and learning commons space; and improved parking, quad, and entrances.

This move by the College has been praised as forward thinking by local, state, and national political leaders. When phase one of the renovations are complete in January 2017, the entire campus will be reconfigured for easier accessibility along with creating a campus feeling with a redesigned quad. All this work is being done under the leadership and watchful eye of Rome Campus Dean and Associate Vice President of Workforce Development Franca Armstrong.

“MVCC’s expanded and enhanced Rome Campus will energize community growth and economic revitalization,” said Armstrong. “Rome is a community with incredible potential and MVCC is committed to nurturing that potential every step of the way from our regional leadership in developing a program for unmanned aerial systems to implementing new options in cybersecurity, continuing over 50 years of opportunity for the people of Rome and western Oneida County.”

Big plans for MVCC’s Rome Campusin 2016


She added that these new facilities are a demonstration of the College’s commitment to develop Rome’s next generation of engineers, scientists, technicians, and inventors that will drive the region’s future.

The design created by JMZ Architects will feature a new community conference center, offering a new meeting option for Rome-area organizations. Two new wings will be added to the building, and existing spaces will be renovated. The greatest investments are in learning and academic spaces like classrooms and the library. Other areas of investment include advising and student support spaces. Particular design considerations have been improving space for Rome’s anchor programs including cybersecurity, hospitality, and general studies; and creating room to grow for up-and-coming programs like drones, aviation, and emerging careers in science and technology.

Outside the building on the grounds, there will be improved parking and easier access to the grounds. This work includes the demolition of the current Academic Building, which continues to fall into disrepair faster than the College can correct the issues.

“Over the years, this campus has had an impact on not only Rome, but all of Oneida County,” said Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr., at the project groundbreaking in June 2015. “In technology, food service, entertainment, UAS (unmanned aerial systems), to the people who work down the road at DFAS and Rome Labs. It is so crucial that we look to the future and not the past, for Oneida County grow.”

The project is slated to cost approximately $28.6 million, to better serve its more than 1,200 students from Western Oneida County. It has been approved by MVCC’s Board of Trustees, the Oneida County Board of Legislators, and the executive branch of New York State government.


Careers in Aviation Lead Initiatives in Rome

A close partnership with local employer Premier Aviation has led to the launch of the Atlas Air Academy, a supplement to the aviation maintenance certificate that, for a fee, guarantees students a job at Premier and pays them to work part-time at Premier while in school at MVCC. Upon graduation, Atlas Air Academy participants earn $1 an hour more than non-Atlas employees, for a total wage of up to $7,845 more than non-Atlas students over the course of the program. Slots are limited and applicants need to sign up early. Call 315.338.7826 for more information.

Aviation Maintenance is growing in other ways as well. The program added two new Gulfstream aircraft in 2015, creating new opportunities for students to practice and learn on the same kinds of planes they will be working on after they graduate from the program.

The Fall 2016 cohort is open for enrollment now; call 315.338.7826 for additional information.

Rome highlights include growth in MVCC’s popular aviation maintenance program, which prepares students to enter careers in the aircraft maintenance market.


MVCC will also be bringing its aviation expertise to the emerging field of small unmanned aerial systems—drones—as a member of the industry-leading NUAIR consortium. Plans for Rome Campus drone offerings will be announced in the coming months.

A third initiative in Rome involves major local employer Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS), the Workforce Development Institute (WDI), and MVCC. As DFAS seeks qualified job applicants, MVCC and WDI will offer no-cost, 24-hour classes on how to successfully apply for a government job at DFAS or other federal agencies. Students will practice their interview skills, learn to search federal job listings, and improve their understanding of the federal job search, application, and hiring processes. For more information call 315.792.5300 or email [email protected].

The Rome Campus offers opportunities to complete 17 degree and certificate programs entirely on the Floyd Avenue campus. Eight programs are unique to the Rome Campus: Culinary Arts Management, Food Service Administration,

Hotel and Resort Management, Chef Training, Educational Sign Language Interpretation, Surgical Technology, Airframe and Powerplant Technology, and Health Information Technology. The College currently offers a shuttle bus between both campuses to provide increased accessibility to both Utica and Rome populations.


SUNYOneontaEarly Childhood Education

Aspiring teachers in Central New York now can earn the New York State Teacher Certification for grades one through six at Mohawk Valley Community College in a partnership with SUNY Oneonta.

Students who graduate with the associate degree and earn a minimum grade point average of 3.0 automatically are accepted into SUNY Oneonta’s Bachelor of Science portion of the program, where students will have the opportunity to complete coursework on the MVCC campus. Upon completion of the bachelor’s level coursework, students will have earned a degree in Liberal Arts: Childhood Education, conferred by SUNY Oneonta, and, assuming successful results on certification examinations, will receive teacher certification.

“Reinstatement of this important program underscores MVCC’s belief in the promise of our prospective teachers who reside in Central New York,” said Dan Ianno, Director of Admissions at MVCC. The College last offered the jointly registered program with SUNY Oneonta in 2010.

Starting in August 2016, MVCC again will offer the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Childhood Education, Grades 1-6, jointly registered program with SUNY Oneonta (associate in science/bachelor in science). This unique program provides area students the opportunity to earn the New York State Teacher Certification for grades one through six by enrolling in the MVCC Associate in Science Degree, which is comprised of introductory education classes and an array of general education courses.


Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2016. Interested students are encouraged to contact our Admissions office for more information. Students who already have applied to, or who are accepted to, the College and are interested in this program, should also contact the Admissions Office at 315.792.5354 or [email protected].

Mohawk Valley Community College provides opportunities for affordable education, with support from Oneida County and the State of New York, and offers career, transfer, and transitional education, programs for personal and cultural enrichment, and supports community and economic development. For more information on MVCC and its programs, visit www.mvcc.edu.

Earning college credit for free while in high school may sound too good to be true, but it is a very accessible option for local students, thanks to the Dual Credit program offered by Mohawk Valley Community College.

MVCC’s Dual Credit program, a partnership with local high schools, is a unique way of enhancing the typical high school experience for motivated students, enabling them to earn college credit for classes attended right in their own high school. Students typically enroll in 100- to 200-level college courses taught by qualified high school teachers who are approved MVCC adjunct instructors. The courses, which range from Psychology and English, to Intro to Electronics and Music Appreciation, are identical to those offered on the MVCC campus, except all schoolwork is done in the high school setting during the routine school day.

The program offers an alternative to advanced placement courses, a manageable transition to college-level coursework, and a potential means of saving tuition dollars in the long run. There is no travel, no book expense, and no tuition cost.

Dual Credit program gives high school

students jumpstart on college


“By giving students access to college-level coursework while still in high school, MVCC is providing them a variety of benefits, including a head start on college, potential discovery of their desired degree-career path, and rigorous courses leading to realistic expectations,” said Shane McGovern, Director of MVCC’s Dual Credit Program.

The program makes it possible for students to enter college as a second-semester freshman — and sometimes as a sophomore — with a college transcript of credits they earned while in high school. In one extraordinary case, two Holland Patent seniors taking Dual Credit courses decided to double up on classes on their own time so they could graduate from high school and MVCC in the same year.

Benjamin Greco and Andrew Gehrig walked across the Utica Memorial Auditorium stage last May to receive their diplomas at the College’s Commencement ceremony more than a month before their high school graduation.

“It was a lot of work,” Gehrig said at the time. “But now we have a lot of options. There’s so much we can do.”

The program also can be utilized to get high school students working beyond developmental courses. In 2013, MVCC math faculty worked with high school math teachers to create the Math Initiative Program, designed to help students with math before they get to college. In this program, students in need of developmental math are identified in their junior year of high school and given the opportunity to take a preparatory college math course in the fall of their senior year. Upon successful completion of this course, students then can take advantage of Dual Credit math offerings in the spring. In some cases, the Dual Credit program can serve as a catalyst for students to continue their college education.

“Our program often engages students who may not be considering pursuing an education beyond high school,” McGovern said. “For many of these students, participating in a Dual Credit course opens their minds to the possibility of higher academic pursuits.”

Since its inception in 2002, MVCC’s Dual Credit program has awarded credit to nearly 10,000 students from the Mohawk Valley. Last year, the program enrolled more than 2,200 students in 51 unique courses from 14 disciplines. Currently, there are 24 participating K-12 regional school districts, including two BOCES.

And while the program puts students on track to complete the necessary coursework for an associate degree in a career program or certificate at MVCC, they will have an official college transcript that can be sent to whatever school they choose. Credits earned from completed courses transfer readily to all State University of New York higher education institutions, as well as many private colleges and universities in New York State and beyond.


ARE YOU WISE?MVCC working to close

gender gap in STEM While the science, technology, engineering and math workforce continues to be crucial to the United States’ global competitiveness, women — despite making up nearly half of the U.S. workforce — remain vastly underrepresented in STEM jobs and among STEM degree holders.

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, women fill close to half of all jobs in the U.S. economy, but they hold less than 25 percent of STEM jobs. Women also hold a disproportionately low share of STEM undergraduate degrees, particularly in engineering. And many women with STEM degrees are less likely than their male counterparts to work in a STEM occupation, working instead in education or healthcare. There are many possible factors contributing to this discrepancy — including a lack of female role models, gender stereotyping, and less family-friendly flexibility in the STEM fields.

MVCC is doing its part to encourage and support women in STEM. The college, with its strong programs in science, technology, engineering, and math, has a group of faculty and students called WISE (Women in Science and Engineering),


dedicated to educating and mentoring women in pursuit of STEM-related fields. The group works to raise awareness of the gender gap and the unconscious bias against women in STEM, as well as to provide a support network. WISE strives to make connections early — starting with local K-12 schools. The group also seeks out successful women in STEM fields to be role models.

For the past two years, WISE has hosted a Girls in STEM Expo at MVCC’s Utica campus, inviting local girls in grades 9-12 to the college for a day of exploration in STEM. Melissa Barlett, Ph.D., chair of the WISE group and Assistant Professor of Life Sciences at MVCC, said the event is designed raise awareness of the educational opportunities for girls in STEM. “One of the biggest issues is finding good role models,” she said.

Engineer Ashley Waldron, a 2010 graduate of MVCC who now works at international consulting firm CH2M in Colorado, was the keynote speaker for last year’s Girls in STEM Expo, and has become a role model for young girls and women pursuing STEM education and careers.

“When I talk to students, I make sure to tell them that I was once their age, and that my talk will be about my journey from their shoes to mine,” Waldron said. “I hope to help young adults understand their goals in a tangible way.”

Waldron’s work also has helped to help empower other women in engineering. Last year, she saw a news story about a woman who was chastised for “not looking like an engineer” in an advertisement, which inspired a campaign to break stereotypes in engineering that went viral with the hashtag #ILookLikeAnEngineer. She took photos of women holding signs stating what they do for their jobs.

“Contributing to this campaign was very important to me,” she said.

Waldron says MVCC prepared her well for her transfer to Clarkson University for her bachelor’s degree.

“The transfer experience was absolutely seamless,” she said. “All my credits transferred, and I received a scholarship to Clarkson as one of the top students in the MVCC engineering class.”

Learn more about WISE and MVCC’s programs in STEM at www.mvcc.edu/stem.


One Night. Two Years.

All Business!Get a Business Management Degree in two years - one night a week! Attend class at MVCC every Tuesday night for two years and get an associate degree in business management!

• Attend continuous, two-year cycle of classes on Tuesday nights

• Focus on one course at a time• Learn with other adult students• Apply what you learn to your work• Graduate in approximately two years• Continue your education at MVCC with

university partners

From registration to graduation, MVCC has dedicated faculty and staff who are available to assist and motivate you in all aspects of your education.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify!

QUESTIONS?Contact: Patti AntanavigeMVCC Coordinator of Adult Learner Services

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A Matter of DegreesAS: Associate in Science, for students who plan to continue at a four-year college.AA: Associate in Arts, generally for programs intended to transfer to a four-year college.AAS: Associate in Applied Science, for those seeking to enter the workforce or a four-year college.AOS: Associate in Occupational Studies, for students who intend to enter the workforce

Associate Degree Programsby Academic Center

Digital Animation AASFine Arts ASGraphic Arts Technology AASGraphic Design AASIllustration AASLiberal Arts and Sciences

• General Studies AS• Humanities and Social Sciences AA• International Studies AA• Theater AA

Media Marketing & Management AASPhotography AAS

Center for Arts & Humanities


Educational Sign Language Interpretation AASLiberal Arts and Sciences Adolescence Education

• Biology Emphasis AS• Chemistry Emphasis AS• Earth Science Emphasis AS• English Emphasis AS• History Emphasis AS• Math Emphasis AS• Physics Emphasis AS

Engineering Science ASLiberal Arts, Mathematics and Science ASStudy Options:

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Chemical Technology AASCivil Engineering Technology AASElectrical Engineering Technology AASGeospatial Technology AASMechanical Engineering Technology AAS

Liberal Arts and Sciences Childhood Education

• English Emphasis AS• History Emphasis AS• Science Emphasis AS• Early Childhood Transfer, Emphasis AS• Jointly Registered with SUNY Oneonta

Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies

• General Studies AS• GED Equivalency AS

Aircraft Maintenance AASSchool Facilities Management AASSemiconductor Manufacturing Technology AAS

Air Conditioning Technology AOSComputer Aided Drafting AOSElectrical Service Technician Electrical Maintenance AOS

STEM Center

& Learning DesignCenter for Language


Chemical Dependency Practitioner AASHealth Studies

• Radiologic Technology AAS• Human Services AAS

Liberal Arts and Sciences • Psychology AS

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Business & Information Sciences

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Liberal Arts, Math and Science ASStudy options:

• Biology• General Science• Geology• Physical Education• Sports Medicine

Nursing AASNutrition and Dietetics ASRecreation and Leisure Services AASRespiratory Care AAS

Accounting AASAdministrative Assistant AASBusiness Administration ASBusiness Management AASBusiness Management

• Computer Applications, Emphasis AAS• Human Resources, Emphasis AAS• International Business, Emphasis AAS• Marketing, Emphasis AAS• Recreation Management, Emphasis AAS

Computer Information Systems AASComputer Science ASComputer Science

• Cybersecurity ASCriminal Justice AS or AASCriminal Justice

• Law Enforcement AASCulinary Arts Management AOSCulinary Arts Management

• Baking and Pastry Arts Emphasis AOSData Processing, Programming, and Systems AASEmergency Medical Services

• Paramedic AASEntrepreneurship AAS

Financial Services Management AASFire Protection Technology AASFood Service Administration

• Restaurant Management AASHotel Technology

• Meeting Services Management AASLiberal Arts and Sciences

• Public Policy ASWeb Development and Information Design AAS


Center for Social Sciences, Business & Information SciencesAdministrative AssistantChef TrainingCybersecurityEntrepreneurshipFinanceInsuranceLaw EnforcementManagerial AccountingSupervisory Management

STEM CenterAirframe and Powerplant TechnicianCNC Machinist TechnologyCarpentry and MasonryComputer Aided DraftingElectronic TechnicianHeating and Air ConditioningIndividual StudiesIndustrial ElectricityMechatronicsRefrigerationSchool Facilities ManagementWelding

Center for Life & Health SciencesAllied Health Care

• Medical Coding and BillingCoachingMedical AssistantSurgical Technician

Center for Learning & Language DesignEnglish as a Second Language

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