SCE

Registration begins this week for the School of Continuing Education (SCE) 2012 Spring Term.  Students registering for Career Technical Education (CTE) courses are encouraged to register early during the CTE online registration on Tuesday, March 6, 2012.  Following are the registration dates for the 2012 Spring Term:

REGISTRATION DATES
* Tuesday, March 6:  CTE Online Registration
* Wednesday, March 7:  SCE Online Registration (all classes)
* Thursday, March 8:  SCE Walk-In Registration (all classes)

Online registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday for CTE  registration and Wednesday for SCE  registration.  Computers for online registration are available on March 6 and 7 at the SCE registration offices at the following times: 7:00 a.m. at the Anaheim Campus and SCE Wilshire Center; 7:30 a.m. at the SCE Cypress Center.

Click on the following link to view a list of 2012 Spring CTE classes that are eligible for early registration on Tuesday, March 6.  Use the following Registration Checklist to be sure you are prepared to register.

The SCE 2012 Spring Term class schedule is available on the website at www.sce.edu/schedule.  SCE 2012 Spring Term classes begin the week of April 9, 2012.

The School of Continuing Education (SCE) 2012 Spring Term class schedule is now available on the SCE website at www.sce.edu/schedule.  Classes begin the week of April 9, 2012.  Following is additional information regarding the Spring Term:

REGISTRATION DATES FOR 2012 SPRING
• Tuesday, March 6, 2012 – Career Technical Education (CTE) Online Registration
• Wednesday, March 7, 2012 – SCE Online Registration
• Thursday, March 8, 2012 – Walk-In Registration

Online registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6 for CTE registration and Wednesday, March 7 for SCE registration.  Computers for online registration are available on March 6 and 7 at the SCE registration offices at the following times: Anaheim Campus and SCE Wilshire Center at 7:00 a.m.; SCE Cypress Center at 7:30 a.m.

Click on the following link to view a list of 2012 Spring CTE classes that are eligible for registration on Tuesday, March 6, 2012: http://sce.edu/news/media/blogs/ar/201135_CTE.pdf

A clock symbol has been placed in the class schedule to indicate the CTE courses that are eligible for registration on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 7:00 a.m.

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM INFORMATION WORKSHOPS
It is HIGHLY recommended that NEW students attend a CTE Certificate Program Information Workshop. The Information Workshop will provide students with an overview of the program, certificate and course requirements, the registration process, and the employment outlook.

All of the information workshops, with the exception of the Personal Care Aide Course, will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Room 101 (Board Room) of the NOCCCD Anaheim Campus at 1830 W. Romneya Drive, Anaheim, CA 92801.  Be on time; latecomers will not be admitted.
• Administrative Assistant Certificate: Monday, February 27, 2012
• Early Childhood Education Certificate: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
• Pharmacy Technician Certificate: Thursday, March 1, 2012
• Medical Assistant Certificate:  Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Personal Care Aide - Information Workshop:  students can choose one of the following Information Workshops to attend:  *Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR  *Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. OR  *Monday, March 5, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

NEW CLASSES FOR 2012 SPRING TERM
• DISABLED STUDENT PROGRAMS: Budgeting for Apartment Living for Students with Disabilities, Work Attitudes and Employer Expectations for Students with Disabilities
• FINANCIAL PLANNING & INVESTING: Mutual Funds:  Rebuilding Your Portfolio in a Turbulent Market, Retirement Strategies: Taking Control in a Turbulent Market
• MUSIC: Guitar Workshop for Adults
• KIDS’ COLLEGE & TEEN PROGRAM: Be Bigger Than a Bully (Ages 8-12), Calculus II (Gr 10+), Introduction to Origami (Ages 13+), Teen Ballroom Dancing, Tutorial: Algebra 2-Sequences and Series (Gr 8+)

SCE Strategic Plan 2009-2011 [PDF]

2010-2011 SCE Strategic Plan [PDF]

Mission Statement

To promote student success by providing quality lifelong learning opportunities and services that anticipates and serve the diverse needs of individuals, business and the community.

Vision Statement

The School of Continuing Education is the first choice for lifelong learning.  Our diverse population recognizes us for accessibility to quality programs and services.  We are known for our focus on positive student outcomes in educational and career advancement; business development and training; and personal growth for all ages.

Core Values

Integrity

• through a commitment to our mission and vision statement
• by encouraging a climate of honesty and trust
• through teamwork that depends on accountability and responsibility
  

Learning

• as a way to meet life’s challenges successfully
• as a path to personal and professional growth
• as a life long quest
  

Excellence

• by delivering comprehensive quality programs and services
• by creatively responding to the educational needs of our community
  

Diversity

• by recognizing and respecting the significance of each unique individual
• by offering all learners access to relevant learning opportunities
  

Service

• to the individual
• to the institution
• to the community

The Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) will host their third annual “Life After High School” Event at the Anaheim Campus on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The event promotes college programs for local high school seniors with disabilities. Cypress College will collaborate with SCE to provide workshops for these local seniors and their instructors.

For more information about this event, click on the flier: DSPS Life After High School Event or contact the DSPS office at 714-484-7057.

Additional Reductions
Initial reduction in cost of production of the class schedule equaling $28,000 per term ($112,000 annually)
Vacant classified, management, and faculty positions
Ongoing reductions in operational costs