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The Office of Continuing Education will be closed Nov. 22-24 in observance of Thanksgiving. The information desk will reopen Monday Nov. 26 for normal business hours. 

The UNLV Office of Online Education will work with an international community of experts in educational technology to make online learning more relevant and engaging. The Office of Online Education, a unit of the Division of Educational Outreach, has recently been accepted for membership to the New Media Consortium (NMC). NMC is an international not-for-profit consortium of learning-focused organizations dedicated to the exploration and use of new media and new technologies. UNLV joins a community of hundreds of leading universities, colleges, museums, and research centers who want to drive innovation across their campuses.
NMC equips its membership community with a wide spectrum of resources for ongoing professional development and to set innovative ideas in motion. The consortium performs research that catalyzes discussion, convenes people around new ideas, and builds communities that encourage exploration and experimentation. "The NMC is thrilled to welcome the University of Nevada, Las Vegas into our member community," said NMC CEO Larry Johnson. "UNLV has been on our radar as a forward-thinking institution and we look forward to all the amazing things we can do together to better education."
“Online Education at UNLV has worked diligently to increase student engagement and provide the greatest opportunities for student academic success,” said Mark Fink, director of Online Education. “As a result, we have developed nationally recognized online learning models we will share with NMC while accessing their cutting-edge research to develop potential applications of emerging technologies for learning, research, and creative inquiry.”
The Office of Online Education has had an enrollment of more than 30,000 students each year since 2010. It collaborates with academic units throughout the university to provide online courses, programs, and degrees.
For more information about NMC, visit www.nmc.org. You can learn more about Online Education and view examples of interactive course components at http://online.unlv.edu.

The Non-Profit Management Certificate program through UNLV Continuing Education is revising its curriculum and moving its classes to a new location at Las Vegas’ Historic Fifth Street School starting in January.
Both changes were conceived to bring the program into closer alignment with the Non-Profit Management graduate certificate offered through the UNLV College of Urban Affairs’ School of Environmental and Public Affairs. Students in both programs either already work together at area non-profits, or likely will work together in some capacity in the future. Yet previously the two programs functioned independently of one another. 
Program Coordinator Amanda Cox recently explained that by bringing the two programs into closer physical proximity at Historic Fifth Street School, participants in both programs will have more opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue about issues affecting Southern Nevada’s non-profit community. Supportive professional networks are central to the success of these organizations. The connections students make through their course work are essential on the job, whether it is knowing where to refer a client, or who to call with a fundraising question.
The new curriculum for Continuing Education’s Non-Profit Management Certificate was assembled by a panel of non-profit professionals led by Dr. Becky Day-Swain. Among the represented agencies were Nevada Grant Professionals Association, Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits, Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Southern Nevada, United Way, Three Square, UNLV Continuing Education, and College of Southern Nevada. Instructors for the program all work in the local non-profit community. Most have either master’s or doctorate degrees in their field plus extensive applied experience.
Certificate candidates will take four core classes plus eight one-day elective courses. The core classes offer a foundation of knowledge that every non-profit professional should know, no matter what position he/she holds. Electives offer a chance to specialize in an area of interest such as finance, programming, or marketing.
Registration opens in late November for winter and spring courses. To view course listings and schedules, visit http://continuingeducation.unlv.edu. Program coordinator Amanda Cox can be reached at 702-895-5922 or amanda.cox@unlv.edu.

The Spring 2013 Continuing Education Catalog is now available. The catalog lists a variety of non-credit courses being offered through UNLV Continuing Education. Our certificate programs and professional development courses will help you find a new job or enhance your current position. You can also learn a new skill or hobby with our enrichment classes. Additionally, Continuing Education offers travel programs allowing you to explore near and far.
The spring catalog now can be viewed online. Catalogs will be mailed to current students and Las Vegas Valley residents and distributed to Clark County Libraries the week of November 20. You may also call 895-3394 to have one mailed to you.

The Public Lands Institute is partnering with the National Park Service on a new initiative, the International Protected Area Exchange (IPAX). Recognizing the value in protecting our global natural areas, IPAX will utilize UNLV’s research and education expertise to address the need for additional educational resources to benefit protected areas around the world. The initiative began with a visioning session on Nov. 14 at UNLV.
Our  idea  is  to positively  impact  protected  area  uses,  management,    sustainability, and  advocacy around the  world.  The  trans-disciplinary  IPAX  approach  will  empower  participants  through  learning experiences rich in dialogue, information, and investigation, and reflection.  IPAX will include field experiences, seminars, and extended physical and virtual learning environments for international and national participants.
For more information about IPAX, please contact Project Manager Allison Brody with the Public Lands Institute at allison.brody@unlv.edu.

UNLV Continuing Education has joined with Catalyst to offer SAT and ACT boot camps. The momentum-boosting weekend seminars will arm students with go-to strategies for every question they will face on the day of the test. Students will learn to spot hidden clues that instantly reveal the main idea in long reading passages. They will also find out how to avoid the four sneakiest ways SAT and ACT grammar questions try to trick students. In addition, students will be able to compose a perfect-score essay, no matter what question the SAT asks.
Catalyst’s programs are designed by instructors who have earned multiple perfect scores on the actual tests. Students will receive a test prep book, self-study materials, and diagnostic tests, as well as copies of essays that have earned perfect scores on actual SATs.
Sessions will be held in January, March, and April.
Session I: C131GI1103A / SATEnroll by Jan 16. We cannot accommodate walk-in students.Sat & Sun 9am-1pm, Jan 19 & 20
Session II: C131GI1103B / SATEnroll by Feb 27. We cannot accommodate walk-in students.Sat & Sun 9am-1pm, Mar 2 & 3
Session III: C131GI1153/ ACTEnroll by Wednesday, Apr 3. We cannot accommodate walk-in students.Sat & Sun 9am-1pm, Apr 6 & 7
Session IV: C131GI1103D/ SATEnroll by Wednesday, Apr 24. We cannot accommodate walk-in students.Sat & Sun 9am-1pm, Apr 27 & 28
UNLV Paradise Campus (PAR)$165 (2 sessions)
Register online at http://continuingeducation.unlv.edu.

Summer Term 2013 is just around the corner.  Three sessions will be offered with the dates as follow: Summer Term 1: May 20 to June 7, Summer Term 2: June 10 to July 12, and Summer Term 3: July 15 to August 16. More information regarding the schedule, registration, and fees can be found at the Summer Term website, summerterm.unlv.edu.

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Give the gift of learning with UNLV Continuing Education
 
Stumped over what to give a loved one? Think outside the paper-wrapped box with UNLV Continuing Education. The Spring 2013 Continuing Education Catalog is now available, and it is full of courses perfect for giving and sharing.
For a parent, friend, spouse, or partner, sign up for a course where you can enjoy quality time together. Chef Les Kincaid will lead a wide variety of cooking and wine appreciation courses. Other classes perfect for sharing quality time together include social dance.
Need an inspired gift for a creative type? UNLV Continuing Education offers a wide variety of art and music courses. The handy man or woman can take a woodworking class that is provided in partnership with Wood It Is! in North Las Vegas. Participants will learn how to safely operate essential woodworking tools and feel confident when it is time to purchase tools for their home shop.
If you know someone who is getting a new digital camera, computer, or iPad this season, consider supplementing with the training they will need to maximize the gift’s potential. We offer digital photography courses. Introduction to Macs for Windows users is perfect for those getting a sleek, new Mac. Continuing Education’s popular iPad courses are designed to quickly build confidence and proficiency in new device users.
Gift certificates for UNLV Continuing Education courses are available in any denomination by calling 702-895-3394 Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., or Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You may also purchase gift certificates in person at the UNLV Paradise Campus, which is located at 851 E. Tropicana (southeast corner of Tropicana and Swenson, south of the main UNLV campus).
You can view full course listings and register online at continuingeducation.unlv.edu or request a print copy of the Spring 2013 Continuing Education Catalog by calling 702-895-3394.  
 
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