RCE News and Updates

InService DV Update Training, November 7th 2008

CSU, Chico and the Center for Regional and Continuing Education are pleased to announce a half-day DV Update Training session. The DV Update program meets the mandatory domestic violence update required for court-appointed evaluators and mediators.

Topics include the use of different types of restraining orders in domestic violence cases, new laws relating to domestic violence, mediators and custody evaluators, new social science research regarding families experiencing domestic violence, societal factors that contribute to domestic violence, cultural and same sex considerations, and community resources.

Conducting the workshop is Emberly Cross, J.D., MSW, and Coordinating Attorney at the San Francisco Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic. Emberly Cross has been the Coordinating Attorney at the Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC) in San Francisco since 1996, helping survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking obtain restraining orders and child custody and support orders. She obtained her law degree and her Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan. Prior to working at CROC, she was in private practice in family law in San Francisco.

The program is intended for psychologists, marriage and family therapists, social workers, mediators and custody evaluators, nurses, physician, educators, law enforcement, and attorneys interested in the current laws and research in the field and requiring DV Update training. Attendees can early 4hours of BBSE, BRN and MCEP continuing education credit.

Please visit rce.csuchico.edu/inservice/dvupdate2008.asp for a detailed program schedule and registration information.

CSU, Chico to Host the California Invasive Plant Council's 17th Annual Symposium

CSU, Chico is proud to host the California Invasive Plant Council’s 17th Annual Symposium, October 2-4, 2008 on the Chico State campus.

The California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) Symposium is expected to draw more than 300 invited scholars, scientists, land management professionals, and students to Chico.

The Symposium will consist of a full schedule of academic, poster, and discussion sessions supported by exhibits, field trips and networking opportunities for the participants.

Professor Emilyn Sheffield, CSU, Chico Recreation and Parks Management, will present the keynote address, The Evolving People and Landscapes of California, Thursday, October 2.

“We are delighted to host such a significant academic conference on the Chico campus. Through Cal-IPC we share the latest research that supports the protection of native habitat throughout the State. Chico makes a perfect forum for this type of meeting, as well as a base camp for our field trips to Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve, local creek restoration projects, the Sutter Buttes, and Lassen Volcanic National Park. We look forward to a great event where conferees — including students and those new in this emerging field — share professional knowledge, and everyone gets to experience the amazing natural heritage of the region,” remarked Doug Johnson, Cal-IPC executive director.

To address the educational needs of the future generation of researchers and stewards, the 2008 Symposium will support academic and poster sessions and field opportunities especially structured for students, and recent graduates.

The Cal-IPC Symposium will also sponsor a special field course in revegetation techniques to facilitate hands-on experience for students, professionals and anyone planning a career in habitat research and land management.
Established in 1992, The California Invasive Plant Council is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to support the protection of wildlands from invasive plants through restoration, research and education. For more information please visit the Cal-IPC Web site, http://www.cal-ipc.org .

The California Invasive Plant Council Symposium is administered through CSU, Chico Center for Regional and Continuing Education.

14th Annual CELT Conference Oct 8-10

CSU, Chico Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching presents the 14th Annual CELT Conference, October 8 -10 on the Chico State campus.

Chico faculty, staff, and students, and educators throughout the North State will meet and attend a wide variety of sessions to explore new ways to create high quality learning experiences.

This year’s theme, Intellectual Engagement In and Out of the Classroom, will offer sessions and networking opportunities that focus on ways to promote critical thinking, problem solving, and the application of knowledge to new and applied settings.

Conference participants are invited to attend the CELT Conference Awards Luncheon, Wednesday, October 8, 11:30am, Bell Memorial Union Auditorium, honoring CSU, Chico Outstanding Teacher, Antoinette “Nette” Martinez, anthropology, and Outstanding Academic Advisor, Roger Guthrie, recreation.

The University is proud to host Brett Christie, Associate Professor and Director of Faculty Development, Sonoma State University, who will present the keynote presentation, “Into the Land of Engagement: Crossing the Abridged Abyss”. Christie will also offer a CELT concurrent session, “Shall We Engage? Eyes, Ears and Hands-on” on Wednesday afternoon.

Thursday, October 9 session schedule will feature a strand of four presentations that address international perspectives in the classroom. Over the course of the three day conference, 7 sessions will be offered to allow attendees an opportunity to discover and share emerging teaching and learning technologies.

Please visit: http://rce.csuchico.edu/celt for session schedule and enrollment details. Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 1.

The CELT conference is sponsored by CSU, Chico Center for Excellence in Learning and Teacher, the Faculty Recognition and Support Committee, and the Office of the Provost.

For more information please call our office, 530-898-6105.

Professional MBA Information Sessions - Oct 15 & 23

We are happy to announce our upcoming Professional MBA Information Sessions!

If you are looking for a fully accredited MBA, designed for professionals who want to enhance their careers please make plans to join us.

In Redding:
Wednesday evening, October 15, 2008, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Shasta College Downtown Center, Room 8113, 1400 Market Street, downtown Redding

In Chico:
Thursday evening, October 23, 2008, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Continuing Education Classroom

To RSVP please call the Continuing Education office: 530-898-6105 or email rce@csuchico.edu

Check it out at http://rce.csuchico.edu/mba

Chico Book in Common

Every year Chico State designates a book that all members of our community are invited to read.

We are happy to join our colleagues and our friends in the community in reading Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.

Greg Mortenson, after his failed attempt to climb K2, wandered into an impoverished village in northern Pakistan and observed 82 children scratching their lessons in the dirt. What followed changed his life, the lives of all in the village, and has emerged as a story that continues to touch thousands with its single-minded vision. Not only did Greg build one school, he has built many, and along the way found himself playing a major role in one of the most historically and culturally pivotal areas in the world today.

Please join us and share in this Chico experience.

For more information please visit the CSU, Chico Book in Common Web site at http://www.csuchico.edu/bic

In addition, a Facebook Group has been created for the book. The group is open for all to view and join.

Click here to view Facebook group.

CSU, Chico Continuing Education to host The Facilitation Academy

California State University, Chico Continuing Education has partnered with LearningChange to host The Facilitation Academy, a new training program aimed at helping people learn to develop and manage teams, design effective training programs, provide coaching services, and lead performance improvement initiatives.

The first course in The Facilitation Academy program series, Advanced Facilitation, will be offered September 18-19, 2008, on the CSU, Chico campus. Two additional courses, Facilitative Leadership on October 30-31 and Facilitating Change on December 11-12, complete the Academy series.

The Facilitation Academy provides a rich opportunity for participants to practice innovative facilitation skills that will easily transfer into the workplace for the benefit of their businesses and organizations. In addition, participants will be able to improve and expand current learning initiatives and join an international community of trainers, facilitators, managers and leaders.

The Advanced Facilitation course will be presented by Barry Relaford, Lauren Ball and Scott Winter. Barry Relaford is the co-founder of CoveyLink Worldwide and contributor to the bestselling book, The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey. Lauren Ball is an expert facilitator and former corporate trainer. Scott Winter is the co-founder and principal of LearningChange, a Chico-based performance improvement organization.

Launched May 2008, The Facilitation Academy was first presented to business managers in Australia through TRAC Consulting of Queensland. This fall’s program at CSU, Chico will be the first offering in the United States.

“LearningChange has had tremendous success in delivering The Facilitation Academy overseas, and we are proud to partner with LearningChange to extend this innovative program to professionals in our area. The Speed of Trust is a very influential catalyst for positive organizational change, and hosting Barry Relaford from CoveyLink is a unique opportunity for business, government, community, and organizational leaders throughout the State of California.” remarked Clare Roby, Associate Dean, CSU, Chico Continuing Education.

For more information please visit The Facilitation Academy Web site at http://www.thefacilitationacademy.com

Continuing Education Bulletin and Schedule Available

Open University, extension workshop schedules, special session, professional continuing education, online courses and more! Check out the current Continuing Education Bulletin

Questions? Give our office a call 530-898-6105.

After School Professional Development Institute Conference; Open Music and Arts Events, July 28 - August 1

CSU, Chico will be hosting 150 After School Professionals at their 2nd Annual Summer Institute July 28-August 1. Members of the campus community are invited to participate in two events that will be held in conjunction with the conference. Both performances are appropriate for children.

On Monday, July 28th the musical group CREW will be performing at 7:00 pm in the BMU Auditorium. Their high-energy performance, modeled after the successful off-Broadway show STOMP, emphasizes leading a positive and healthy lifestyle by demonstrating hobbies as anti-drug. Tickets are available at the University Box Office at 2nd and Normal Street, Chico or at the door. Tickets are priced $5 per person, $2 a child, or $10 for a family of four. The money raised from the performance will go towards Region 2 After School Programs. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

On Friday, August 1st, artist David Garibaldi will present his nationally acclaimed Rhythm and Hue performance art show from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Performing Arts Building, room 144. This performance is free and open to the public. Garibaldi is best known for his expressive, large format paintings of pop icons which he creates live while incorporating inspirational messages for the audience.

Osteoarchaeology: A Practical Workshop, July 21-23

Continuing Education, in collaboration with the Department of Anthropology, is pleased to present Comparative Osteoarchaeology: A Practical Workshop, July 21-23 at Eagle Lake Field Station.

This workshop is designed to provide attendees with fundamental information on osteoarchaeological remains. Fragmentary osteological materials can pose unique problems due to their inherent similarities, changing ethical concerns, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Attendees will gain skills that will help remediate problems associated with osteological remains and gain experience in practical and theoretical uses of osteological materials from an archaeological context.

This workshop evolved out of a series of presentations and extended practical sessions on distinguishing human from non-human remains for the Bureau of Land Management, the US Forest Service, and the Society for California Archaeology between 1997 and 2005. The current variant of this workshop on ‘Osteoarchaeology’ was prepared for heritage professionals under contract with the California Department of Transportation between 2006 and 2007. We have assembled a team of experienced professionals whose expertise spans vertebrate osteology and ecology, archaeology, zooarchaeology, human osteology, isotope analysis, molecular anthropology and cultural resources management. Integrated with and anchored by practical hands-on experience, this workshop may be of value to CRM professionals, heritage resource managers and practicing archaeologists.

For more information please visit www.rce.csuchico.edu/osteoarchaeology

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Fall Welcome Reception

The Fall Welcome Reception for all new and continuing Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) participants will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2008, from 10am-noon at the Chico Masonic Family Center, 1110 W. East Avenue, Chico.

OLLI is a peer-led, learning in retirement organization that offers participants, 60 and older, the chance to explore new topics, discuss current events, and network with other talented and interesting people.

For more information please contact 530-898-6105 or visit http://rce.csuchico.edu/osher