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Published: Thu, 03/19/2020 - 17:35

The April/May 2014 enewsletter for the Division of Educational Outreach is now available online. Outreach insights features faculty excellence award winner Heath Hiudt and OLLI members who are exercising their way to better brain health. It also includes information on Summer Term 2014 and Continuing Education's summer courses.

Congratulations to Shannon Farrell: May Classified Employee of the Month

Published: Thu, 03/19/2020 - 17:35

We extend congratulations to Shannon Farrell, Administrative Assistant III in Summer Term. Shannon is the recipient of the May 2014 Classified Employee of the Month. This recognition is to honor an outstanding UNLV classified staff employee who has gone above and beyond his or her normal duties. It is a well-deserved honor for Shannon, and we thank her for her hard work and dedication.

Winter Break Schedule

Published: Thu, 03/19/2020 - 17:35

UNLV will observe its Winter Break Dec. 25-Jan. 4. During that time, the university will be open to the public in key service areas, while most nonessential business operations are suspended. The Division of Educational Outreach will observe the UNLV Winter Break as well. However, the information desk at the UNLV Paradise Campus will be open Monday through Friday 8am-5pm Dec. 22-Jan. 2. The university and all offices will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 in observance of state holidays. UNLV will reopen for regular business on Jan. 5, 2015.

Continuing Education Students Eligible for UNLV RebelCard and UNLV Alumni Association

Published: Thu, 03/19/2020 - 17:35

As a Continuing Education student, you are a member of the UNLV community and a UNLV Rebel, which gives you access to some campus services. We are pleased to announce students who have registered for at least one Continuing Education class beginning Spring 2015 are eligible to obtain a RebelCard, the university’s official identification card. The RebelCard is more than an identification card! Discounts and financial savings are a benefit as well. 
BENEFITS:
You can receive discounts from local businesses who honor the RebelCard
You can deposit money to your card and use it as “RebelCash” at participating locations on and off campus
You will save money by not having to pay sales tax on food when you use your RebelCash
You can learn more about the RebelCard at:  http://www.unlv.edu/rebelcard/faq
 
Follow these steps to get your RebelCard:
Register for a Continuing Education Class
Bring the following items to the RebelCard Office:
Your photo id (passport, driver’s license, military ID) and a smile!
Your continuing education class registration receipt. This receipt should include the nine-digit student ID number, which begins with XX00 or XWO
$20
 
The RebelCard Office is located on the first floor of the Student Union, room #118, (between Starbucks and the U.S. Bank)
Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday:  8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
RebelCard Office: 702-895-2351
 
You are also eligible to join the UNLV Alumni Association as an affiliate member once you have completed one or more courses in continuing education. Enjoy a host of programs and activities offered by the UNLV Alumni Association.  Affiliate membership is $50 per person or $90 for joint membership.

 
BENEFITS:
Access to exclusive news and information from the UNLV Alumni Association
Invitations to special events
Access to the free mobile app for UNLV Alumni
Discounts at select local restaurants, local museums and theatres
 
To learn more go to: http://connect2.unlv.edu/alumni/membership

We are proud to have you as a student with UNLV Continuing Education. We extend our best wishes for a successful term in lifelong learning!

Summer Term Schedule Available Online

Published: Thu, 03/19/2020 - 17:35

The 2015 Summer Term course schedule is now available online at summerterm.unlv.edu. Registration opens March 16; exact registration windows are based on anticipated class standing, with priority given to upper level students.
Summer Term begins the week after spring finals, on May 18, and runs for thirteen weeks. Summer courses have the same academic content as fall or spring courses, but summer sessions move at a more rapid pace. Summer students typically tackle a semester’s worth of content in just three to five weeks. Courses during Summer Term, however, can run any length—you will see sessions which run the entire thirteen weeks, ten weeks, or eight weeks. Many academic departments also run online courses during Summer Term, giving students maximum flexibility to fit coursework around other commitments.
For many students Summer Term offers an opportunity to get ahead or stay on track on credits toward graduation. Entering freshmen can use summer to take any necessary remedial courses so they are ready to start on the path toward graduation in the fall. Clark County high school students are eligible to take summer courses as non-admitted students through UNLV’s Early Studies program, earning both high school and college credits. The credits transfer when they enroll in a degree program at UNLV or elsewhere.
Summer Term policies for refunds, drops, payment, and penalties often differ from fall and spring terms. Be sure to review policies, calendars, and Frequently Asked Questions on Summer Term’s web page if you plan to enroll.

UNLV Celebrates Women in Science for Women’s History Month

Published: Thu, 03/19/2020 - 17:35

UNLV and its Division of Educational Outreach celebrate Women’s History Month with a special presentation, “Doing Science from the Back of the Bus: Science and Civil Rights in the Life of Roger Arliner Young.” Sara P. Díaz, assistant professor of Women’s and Gender Studies at Gonzaga University, will discuss the life of Roger Arliner Young, the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in zoology (1940). Fifty years after her death, Young’s professional experiences continue to resonate with many women of color in science and the academy. 
 
The challenges Young faced included job instability and discrimination, poverty, and a violently racist and sexist culture. In particular, she struggled to reconcile her commitment to her non-scientific, working-class community outside the university with the elite racial uplift agenda within the university. Dr. Díaz will discuss the various factors that led to Young’s ultimate exclusion from the scientific community, despite her internationally recognized scientific contributions. 
 
The presentation will take place 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 in the Goldfield Room of Lied Library on the UNLV Main Campus. It is co-sponsored by the African-American Studies Program, Council of African-American Professionals, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program, Interdisciplinary Degree Programs, Office of Civic Engagement & Diversity, Office of Diversity Initiatives, Women’s Council, and Women’s Research Institute of Nevada.
 

Cannon Survey Center Gives Student Workers Real-Life Experience

Published: Thu, 03/19/2020 - 17:35

In an effort to bring Nevadans more options for electricity, NV Energy and the Department of Energy jointly sponsored a trial program for single-family residential customers called Choose When You Use. NV Energy enrolled volunteer households and then supplied them with new time-varying rates, programmable thermostats, and digital energy education. According to NV Energy, approximately 5,000 customers in southern and northern Nevada are taking part in this two year trial program.
 
Two years ago UNLV's Cannon Survey Center (CSC) surveyed participants before the trial program kicked off. Now, CSC is collecting data to determine which program elements best helped participants make energy smart decisions. CSC staffers have been busy contacting trial participants to inquire about their experience with the program and how participation changed their energy habits.
 
To meet the demands of the project, CSC recently hired 14 new staff members, ten of whom are UNLV students. "It's a great resume-builder for students who plan to work in people-oriented careers," notes manager Lesley Kraus, "and for us, we get engaged staff who are interested in learning how to conduct survey research." The student workforce draws heavily from social science majors, especially psychology, social work, and criminal justice majors. Conducting surveys helps students better understand what motivates people, a practical skill that will carry over into their careers.
 
CSC will collect data through April. The final data and survey results will help NV Energy plan its path forward as it builds new customer programs.
 
Cannon Survey Center is committed to delivering high quality survey data collection to the campus community, city and state agencies, and other regional and national clients. Contact CSC Project Manager Bridget Kelly at 702-895-5462 or bridget.kelly@unlv.edu to discuss ways Cannon can assist in your research projects. 

March/April 2015 Outreach Insights

Published: Thu, 03/19/2020 - 17:35

The March/April 2015 edition of Outreach Insights is now available. Read our enewsletter to learn more about exciting continuing education courses, the UNLV Summer Term, Cannon Survey Center, and the upcoming OLLI at UNLV summer session.
*Please note: The March/April edition of Outreach Insights incorrectly stated that "Registration for the first session of the 2015 UNLV Summer Term is now complete." Registration for all sessions is still ongoing and students are in fact able to register for Summer Term 1 courses up until May 15th without penalty and May 18 with late fees.