Aspirations
Program
The
Aspirations program offers adults the opportunity to take TUITION FREE
college courses, thanks to funding provided through a special grant. In collaboration with Kennebec Valley Community College,
adults can take College Composition (ENG 101), Elements of Math (MAT 113),
and/or Medical Terminology (MAS 121). These are 3 or 4 credit core courses
and are required
for many community college degree programs. Students registering for these
courses must intend on enrolling in vocational/technical programs at a
community college. These courses are offered at the local high schools with
supportive instruction and are an excellent way for adults to get started
with college level work. Students pay a book deposit and applicable fees.
Fee waivers are available for students having economic need. Call
626-2470 to schedule an enrollment appointment with Karen Drinkuth (includes
taking the Accuplacer College Placement test).
Students enrolling in this
program must agree to the following:
·
Must take
pre- and post-Accuplacer tests
·
Must meet
with College Transition Coach
·
Must enroll
in class
·
Must attend
approved College Transition activity
COLLEGE COMPOSITION
(ENG 101)
Jacques, Tom
College Composition is a basic
course that emphasizes the writing process to strengthen the student’s ability
to think logically and write clearly. Various writing skills will be practiced
and applied through numerous writing assignments. In addition, students will be
required to do research and write a research paper. Students will work in a
computerized writing lab; therefore, keyboarding skills are required.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on the Accuplacer test.
WED/September 17, 2008,
6:00-9:00, 15 weeks, Gardiner Area High School Room 117, Book deposit: $25 +
activity fee: $49.20
ELEMENTS OF MATH (MAT 113)
Wilmot, Eric
This problem-solving approach
to mathematics presents the student with a firm foundation in the math skills
needed for success in our contemporary society. Interactive techniques will be
used which emphasize critical thinking and developing strategies to solve math
problems. Topics covered include problem solving, reasoning and logic, consumer
math, measurement systems and geometry, set theory and counting principles,
probability, and descriptive statistics.
THU/September 18, 2008,
6:00-9:00, 15 weeks, Hall-Dale High School, Book deposit: $25 + activity fee:
$49.20
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (MAS
121)
Fortin, Mary Ann R.N., BSN
The student will develop a
basic understanding of the medical language employed in the health care
professions utilizing word analysis and application of medical terms to anatomy,
physiology, and pathophysiology of the human body.
TUE/September 9, 2008,
6:00-9:00, 15 weeks, Capital Area Technical Center, Augusta, Book deposit: $50 +
activity fee: $49.20