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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Wilkes College Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education in
cooperation with Nurse Associates of Kingston is presenting a special series
of seminars for Health Care Personnel:
1. Intravenous Therapy
This three (3) hour session consists of a review of general principles cf IV
therapy, anatomy of peripheral veins and complications common to all IV
techniques. At the end of the course, the learner will practice inserting a
catheter into the peripheral venous circulation.
* General Principles of IV Therapy
* Risk Factors
* Peripheral Veins
* Techniques and Practice Session
Instructor: Linda Desmond, Assistant Professor
Wilkes College Nursing Department
representing Nurse Associates
Dote: Thursday, October 17, 1985
Time: 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.
Place: Stark Learning Center Room 316
Cost: $30.00
2. Neurological Assessment of the Adult Client
The purpose of this three (3) hour presentation is to enable the participant to
make assessments of the neurological status of the elderly client. Early
recognition of a change in the neurological status of the elderly client can
help avertelife-threatening situations.
* Review of Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology
* Neurological Assessment
Instructor: Ms. Joanne Chipego, Associate Professor
Luzerne County Community College
representing Nurse Associates
Date: Thursday, November 21, 1985
Time: 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.
Place: Stark Learning Center Room 316
Cost: $30.00
3. Domestic Violence
The All-American Crime and the Unique Health Care
Bottered Woman. Topics:
Dynamics of spouse abuse: Why it occurs
Resources available to battered and/or abused women.
How nurses can recognize, support and emotionally assist victims.
Problems. of the
Instructor: Ms. Linda Desmond, Asst. Professor
Wilkes College Nursing Department
representing Nurse Associates
Board member and past president of
Domestic Violence Service Center
Dote: Thursday, December 5, 1985
Time: 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Place: Stark Learning Center Room 316
Cost: No Charge
4. Confusion — What To Do?
What is Confusion? The word itself is not clearly defined. It is not surprising
then, that caretakers who deal with the confused older adult are themselves
perplexed as to the cause, contributing factors and care of such clients. This
three (3) hour program will address the causes and successful nursing
strategies for both acute and chronic confusion. Group work with confused
clients and pet therapy will be covered.
Instructor: Ms. Ann M. Kolanowski, Asst. Professor
Wilkes College Nursing Department
representing Nurse Associates
Dote: Thursday, January 16, 1986
Time: 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Place: TBA
Cost: $30.00
Wilkes College Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education in
cooperation with Wilkes College Small Business Development Center and U.
S. Small Business Administration is conducting a special series for small
business:
5. Financial Management for Small Business
Topics:
a. Financial Planning Objectives, Using Financial Statements
b. Forecasting Profits and Obtaining Capital
¢. Cash Flow Management, Budgeting and Control
d. Pricing Policy
Coordinator: Mr. Fred Lohman, Director
Wilkes College Small Business Development Center
Dates: Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Place: Stark Learning Center Room 316
Cost: $25.00
This course will provide the skills needed to start any of ten types of
businesses from scratch with no economic cost, no economic risk and no paid
employees, or employees who work on commission.
Instructor: Mr. Mark Chamberlain, Trust Officer
Dotes: Tuesdays, October 8, 22, 29: November 5
Time: 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Place: Evans Hall, Recreation Room
Cost: $50.00
7. Total Financial Planning Workshop for Women
This practical course teaches women how to organize and control their
financial lives. It is designed to build confidence and skills in making invest-
ment decisions in these changing economic times.
Instructor: Ms. Susan Yelen, Financial Consultant
Shearson Lehman Brothers
Dates: Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 22, 29; November 5, 12
Time: 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Place: Capin Hall Room 9
Cost: $40.00
8. Total Financial Planning
This course will examine the whys and wherefores of your investments. It will
include Tax Planning, Conversion, Deferral, Deflection and Decutions.
Instructor: Mr. Leslie J. Loomis, Account Executive
Prudential-Bache Securities
Dates: Thursdays, September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17
Time: 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Place: Stark Learning Center Room 342
Cost: $40.00
Wilkes College Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education, in
cooperation with the Northeast Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of
Public Accountants is currently conducting Continuing Education seminars.
Areas covered are accounting, taxation and others. Please call 824-4651
ext. 225 for additional information and schedules.
PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT
1. Introudction to Self-Hypnosis
Self-hypnosis is a safe, natural and proven effective aid in furthering any
human endeavor. Learn to use the basic tools and techniques of self-hypno-
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sis. These skills will be of value to help you achieve your own individual
goals. Through step-by-step instruction and practice you will acquire a
foundation of knowledge which will enable you to utilize your total mind
power for successful living. Enrollment limited to 25.
Instructor: Frederick G. Sam, Certified Master Hypnotist/Hypnotherapist
Dates: Wednesdays, September 11, 18; October 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Place: ~~ Weckesser Hall Board Room
Cost: $60.00
2. Advanced Self-Hypnosis
Add to and build upon your present self-hypnosis skills and learn more
about how to most effectively use self-hypnosis and autosuggestion.
Through combined lecture, demonstration, practice and discussion this train-
ing will help you to further explore ond utilize your natural hypnotizability
for self-help and improvement. Topics include: Dynamics of Change, Meth-
ods of Trance Utilization, Ideomotor Signaling, Anchoring, Imagery Condi-
tioning, Reframing, Post-Hypnotic Suggestion.
Instructor: Frederick G. Sam, Certified Master Hypnotist/Hypnotherapist
Dates: Wednesday, October 30; November 6, 13, 20
Time 6:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M
Place: Weckesser Hall Board Room
Cost $60.00
3. Law and the Layman: An Introduction to Basic Concepts
A background in the general principles of law with review of brief case
studies, and topical discussions in areas of interest to the layman. Partici-
pants will review short selection of material prior to each session. No prior
knowledge of the law required.
Instructor: Mr. Thomas Makowski, Attorney Af Law
Dates: Tuesday, September 24; October 1, 8, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19, 26 & Dec. 3
Time: 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Place: Stark Learning Center Room 405
Cost: $60.00
4. Women in Today's Society
Topics:
a. Women in non-traditional roles
b. Defining success’ in our society
c. Finding the “inner you
d. Challenges of single parenting
e. Legal rights of working women
Various modes of instruction will be presented such as group activities, guest
lecturers and role playing
Instructor: Ms. Eleanor M. Hottenstein, Educator; Women's Studies Specialist
Dates: Mondays, September 23, 30; October 7, 21, 28; November 4
Time: 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M
Ploce: Bedford Hall Room 11
Cost: $25.00
Text: Women of o Certain Age. by Lillion Rubin
Available at Wilkes College Bookstore)
5. Making Relationships:Work
A major source of. satisfaction or dissatisfaction in our lives is our
relationship with people. When we feel unsuccessful in making ‘and main-
taining relationships, our personal, family, work and social lives suffer. This
course will help individuals develop practical strategies to create new
relationships and enhance current relationships with family members (includ-
ing parents, children and spouse), with workmates (supervisors, supervisees,
etc.), and in social situations.
Instructor: Jett Sternlieb, Ph. D., Psychologist
Dates: Thursdays, October 17, 24; November 7, 14
Time: 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M
Place: Stark Learning Center Room 405
Cost: $50.00
6. An Introduction to the World of Astronomy
Learn how the sun was born and why it burns, where comets come from,
how the Earth formed and evolved, explore the birth and destiny of stars.
Learn what to look for in the sky and how to recognize constellations. See
the moons of Saturn and the phases of Venus: This course will teach you
how to use a telescope and what to look for when purchasing one. Field
observation of the night sky included. No previous experience necessary.
Instructors: Dr. Brian Redmond, Assistant Professor
Wilkes College Earth and Environmental Science Department
Mr. Peter Lamb, Wilkes College Observatory Director
Dates: Mondays, September 23, 30; October 7, 21, 28;
November 4, 11, 18
Time: 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Place: Stark Learning Center Room 435
Cost: $60.00
7. Beginning Calligraphy
A basic course which will teach students the basic calligraphy scripts. Students
may purchase materials in class. Individualized instruction will be given
Instructor: Mr. Myles Jacques, Calligrapher
Dates: + Wednesdays, September 18; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. &
Time: 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Place: Stark Learning Center Room 115
Cost: 1 $45.00
8. Calligraphy Workshop
A concentrated workshop in which participants will start and finish three (3)
complete projects. Students will pick their own theme. All students must have
completed a basic course in Calligraphy.
Instructor: Mr. Myles Jacques, Calligrapher
Dates: Mondays, September 23, 30; October 7, 21, 28, Nov. 4
Time: 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Place: Stark Learning Center Room 105
Cost: $60.00
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
1. The Unbroken Authority of Greek Myths over the Imagination of the West
A comparative study of pervasive myths in their original form and in
western world adaptations through three thousands years. Concentration
will include drama, prose fiction, language, opera, ballet, sculpture and
Wilkes College is an equal opportunity institution and prohibits and rejects any discrimination in admissions
or hiring practices based on race, age, sex, color, creed, national origin, handicap, or religion.
REGISTRATION FORM
Name
Address Home Phone
City State Zip Business Phone
Name of Course(s)
Make checks payable to Wilkes
Send to: Dr. Mahmoud H. Fahmy
College.
Dean, Division of Graduate
Pre-registration required. Studies
Registration fees are non-refunda- and Continuing Education
ble after the first session. Wilkes College
For admittance to class, please
present. your receipt at the first
session.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766
Ph. (717) 824-4651, ext., 225
architecture. Guest specialists will treat music and the plastic arts. Trip to
New York. Lecturers and discussions will be offered on Tuesday and again
on Thursday to allow for classes of a reasonable size. Please indicate which
session you will be attending. There will be three (3) Combined Ses-
sions: please note dates and times below.
Coordinator: Dr. Charlotte Lord, Professor Emerita, Wilkes College
Lecture
Dates: ~~ Tuesdays, September 10, 17; October 1, 8, 29;
November 5, 12
Thursdays, September 12, 19; October 3, 10, 31;
November 7, 14
Lecture
Time: 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Lecture
Room: Stark Learning Center Room 405
Combined
Sessions: (For both the Tuesday and Thursday participants)
Thursday, September 26; 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M;
Wilkes Library, Media Room
Thursday, October 17; 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M;
Wilkes Library, Media Room
Tuesday, October 22; 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M;
Wilkes Library, Media Room
Cost: $50.00
Suggested
Text: Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by J.E. Zimmerman.
(Available at Wilkes College Bookstore)
2. Viva Verdi (Part I)
Giuseppe Verdi wrote 26 operas (the last of them when he was 80) and
died, rich and famous, at the age of 87. The first half of this two-semester
study of a great composer and his music will cover Verdi's first 40 years and
introduce his first 18 operas. Integrating lengthy excerpts from the TV mini-
series, The Life of Verdi, with audiotapes and video-taped operas, this 10-
week course includes several of Verdi's all-time favorites as well as a great
many fascinating but lesser known works.
Instructor: Mrs. Muriel Bravman
Dates: Mondays, September 9, 23, 30; October 21, 28;
November 4, 11, 18, 25; December 2
Time: 1:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. .
Place: Wilkes Library, Medio Room
Cost: $60.00
Text: The Complete Operas of Verdi, by Charles Osborne
(Available at Wilkes College Bookstore)
3. Religion and Mental Health
An exploration of the ways in which traditional religious thought and
symbolism can provide clues for the in-depth understanding of the psycholo-
gy of everyday life, of stress management in moments of unusual crises, and
of the emotional complexities of inter-personal relationships.
Instructor: Dr. Frank Leib, Assistant Professor
Wilkes College Language and Literature Department
Dates: Saturdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2
Time: 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Place: Stark Learning Center Room 160
Cost: $30.00
4. Life Drawing
Drawing from the model, nude and clothed. Gesture and contour drawing:
three-dimensional form drawings; chiaroscuro; black and white on tinted paper:
extended studies of figure, head and hands. Course is designed for the inex-
perienced as well as the more experienced artist. Participants need to bring
drowing pads, pencil, eraser and charcoal to the first class. Enrollment limited.
Instructor: Mr. Herb Simon, Associate Professor of Art, Wilkes College
Dotes: Tuesdays, September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 22, 29;
November 5, 12, 19
Time: 7:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Place: Stark Learning Center Room 115
Cost: $60.00
5. Pottery
An introductory course in the basic methods and techniques of handbuilding
and wheel work. A culminative activity in the form of a finished project will
be acquired by each participant. Participants should “wear ‘appropriate
apparel for working with clay.
Instructor: Ms. Jean Adams, Studio Potter
Dates: Wednesdays, September 11, 18; October 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Place: Stark Learning Center Room 46
Cost: $75.00 (includes $15.00 lab & materials fee)
LANGUAGES
1. Italian |
This course will begin with basic conversation and cover the alphabet and
commonly-asked phrases. Various aspects of Italy and Italian culture will be
discussed.
Instructor: Mrs. Paola Bianco-Wilt, B.A. Wilkes College
Dates: Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; December 3
Time: 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Place: Capin Hall Room 15
Cost: $50.00
2. Advanced Italian
Emphasis on spoken and written Italian. Improve sentence structure. Dis-
cussions, presentations, analysis of songs and readings. Class will be
taught in Italian.
Instructor: Mrs. Paola Bianco-Wilt, B.A. Wilkes College
Dates: Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; December 3
Time: 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Ploce: Capin Hall Room 15
Cost: $50.00
3. Arabic Language and Culture
This course will begin with basic conversation in Arabic with relation to the
interests of the tourist. Various aspects of the culture, history and geography
of the Arab world will be discussed. An introduction to reading and writing
will be covered.
Instructor: Mrs. Hassan Ahmad
Dates: Thursday, September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24;
November 7, 14, 21
Time: 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Ploce: Stark Learning Center Room 147
Cost: $50.00
4. Polish Language and Culture
Wilkes College Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education in
conjunction with the Polonia Heritage Scoiety of Wyoming Valley is continu-
ing (for the third year) the Polish Language and Culture course. Classes are
being held for beginning, intermediate and advanced.
Coordinator: - Mr. Chester Stasyszyn
Dates: Mondays, beginning September 9
Time: 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Place: Stark Learning Center Room 204
Cost: No Charge
WORKSHOPS AND/OR SEMINARS
1.
Effective skills of interpersonal interaction with the sensory impaired.
Professional forum for those dealing with hearing impaired individu-
als. Co-sponsored by the Scranton State School for the Deaf, Lu-
zerne County Intermediate Unit #18, Northeastern Educational In-
termediate Unit #19.
The 32nd Annual Wilkes College Tax Clinic will be held on Friday,
November 22, 1985.
For further information, write or call:
Dr. Mahmoud H. Fahmy, Dean
Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
Wilkes College
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Phone: (717) 824-4651, extension 225
Toll-free from Scranton, PA 342-5617
From elsewhere in Pennsylvania (800) 572-4444
From Middle Atlantic and New England regions (800) 537-4444
TRAVEL STUDY
The Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education is offering a series of Travel-Study
courses which will include trips to various countries in the world.
Professor Edwin Williams, former Director of International Studies and Professor of Educa-
tion at Kean College, New Jersey, will present a photographic safari on Kenya which will focus
on the richest concentration of people, wildlife and birdlife on the African continent. This is a
prelude to the 1986 Wilkes College Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
Travel-Study to Kenya. Professor Williams has taught in Kenya and has personally escorted
more than 500 Ameican travelers to this African country. The presentation will be held on
Thursday, October 17, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Schaeffer Lecture Hall.
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