FLCC Campus News

Canandaigua, N.Y. (June 24, 2009) – The Finger Lakes Community College Bridge Program will offer the START (Skills Tasks and Results Training) program for hospitality industry certification. The nationally recognized training program, which is endorsed by the American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute www.ahlei.org and the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association www.nyshta.org, will prepare students for twelve major line-level positions in the hospitality industry including guest services, food and beverage, and housekeeping jobs for hotels, clubs, cruise lines, wineries, convention centers, spas, and recreational facilities. The training prepares students to test for an industry recognized certification and offers additional certification opportunities. The training includes a 96 hour internship component at the Ramada Geneva Lakefront hotel and 96 hours of classroom training.

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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Feb. 14, 2008) – Finger Lakes Community College will host the Finger Lakes Regional EMS Council’s 2008 Conference on Feb. 22 and 23.

The event will include pre-conference workshops on Friday, Feb. 22 from 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m. at the FLCC Geneva Campus Center, 63 Pulteney St. Workshop topics include, Blood Borne Pathogens, Blood Glucose Testing for EMT-B, Aspirin Administration, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Creating a Culture of EMS Safety.

The conference will take place on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at FLCC’s Canandaigua Campus, 4355 Lakeshore Dr. Saturday’s schedule will include keynote speaker, Guy Haskell, Ph.D., NREMT-P presenting, “Emergency Ethics: Morality, Law and Conflict in EMS & Real Lawsuits in EMS: Diary of an Expert Witness.” There also will be two workshop sessions with various topic choices including, 10 Reasons Why We Get Hollered at in the ER, The Patient in Pain: EMS Role in Proper Treatment, Geriatric Emergencies, Patient Restraint, Dignity at the End of Life, Customer Service, Pediatric Trauma, and Heat and Cold Emergencies.

All workshops will be presented by regional instructors. Continuing education credits will be given for attendance at keynote and workshop sessions.

To register for the conference, visit www.flremsc.org/ems2_conference.html. For more information, call 315-789-0108 or 800-357-3672.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (January 15, 2008) – Finger Lakes Community College’s “Tree Culture and Maintenance” course will be offered at the Geneva Campus Center, 63 Pulteney St. The course will be held on Monday evenings from 6 – 8:50 p.m. during the spring 2008 semester, which runs from Jan. 28 to May 16.

This course will provide future arborists and homeowners alike with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully select, plant, and care for trees in an urban environment. This course addresses the underlying biology of secondary plant growth and teaches correct pruning and shaping techniques to enhance future growth of young trees. Students will also learn how to identify trees and select tree species appropriate for the planting site, how to prepare the planting bed for optimum plant health, and how to diagnose common tree disorders.

This course will also be offered on Tuesday afternoons from 2 – 4:50 p.m. at FLCC’s Canandaigua campus, 4355 Lakeshore Dr.

For more information or to register for the Geneva course, contact the Geneva Campus Center at 315-789-6701 or e-mail Geneva@flcc.edu. To register for the Canandaigua course, contact the FLCC Registrar’s Office at (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7622.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Oct. 16, 2007) – Are you interested in returning to college or attending for the first time? Come talk with FLCC counselors and other adults at a free Adult Student Information Session at Finger Lakes Community College, 4355 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m.

Admissions and financial aid counselors will be on hand to answer your questions and help you feel at ease about a new academic path. In addition, they will provide detailed information on the enrollment and financial aid processes and on the support services available to adult students, including tutoring and academic counseling. Learn more about our ADVANCE fast programs offering busy adults the opportunity to earn a degree on a part-time basis within three years.

Advance reservations to attend the event are required by Nov. 2. To make a reservation, contact the Admissions Office at (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7278, or sign up online at www.flcc.edu/admissions (see “Upcoming Events”).

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Oct. 9, 2007) – The Finger Lakes Community College Division of Professional Studies and Continuing Education offers a new, non-credit, online Veterinary Assistant Certificate Program.

Participants in this 485-hour online program will learn the basics of animal anatomy, physiology, and biology as they relate to the care and treatment of common pets, livestock, and lab animals. Students gain the essential skills needed to assist veterinary nurses in all aspects of basic treatment, surgery, and radiology, while also becoming proficient in the administrative practices and procedures involved in running a veterinary office.

Kathy Ruane, chief instructor of the Veterinary Assistant Certificate Program, says, “I know firsthand just how rewarding and satisfying a career in veterinary care can be. People entering the field today are lucky because it offers more opportunities now than ever before. For those eager to get started in this field, the Veterinary Assistant program is the perfect next step.”

Students can start the program at any time and all coursework can be completed from work or home at convenient times. For more information about this new program, visit www.flcc.edu/ce/computeronline.html (select www.ed2go.com/flcc) or contact the Division of Professional Studies and Continuing Education at ce@flcc.edu or (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7660.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Aug. 16, 2007) — Finger Lakes Community College continually meets the rapidly increasing need for nursing assistants through its Nurse Assistant Program in Professional Studies and Continuing Education (PSCE). Whether starting a career, seeking a career change, or desiring to gain new skills for job advancement, the Nurse Assistant Program offers opportunities for students of all ages to prepare for employment in one of the country’s fastest growing professions. The Nurse Assistant Program is usually offered 10 times each year and currently, the only remaining openings for 2007 are in the September class, which takes place Sept. 17-Oct. 12, at FLCC’s Geneva Campus Center.

The four-week intensive course prepares students to take the New York state clinical and written certification examination. The curriculum covers patient safety, infection control procedures, patient communication, diet therapy, pre- and post-operative care, anatomy, physiology, circulation, and respiratory care. The challenging program also goes beyond state requirements by including self-development, job seeking and retention skills, and enhanced on-the-job nurse assistant skills. In addition, students benefit from interacting with future colleagues.

“The program’s success has recruiters setting up interviews with students even before classes have ended, and 84 percent of our graduates are employed after receiving their Nurse Assistant Certification” said Don Friday, dean of professional studies and continuing education. “In just two years, the program has grown from 40 graduates to the projected 95 graduates this year. It is anticipated that by 2008, there will be 125 graduates.”

Students must be at least 18 years of age to enter the program. Candidates for the course may contact their county Workforce Development Offices for possible funding. For more information or to register for the Nurse Assistant Program, contact Professional Studies and Continuing Education at (585) 394-3500, ext. 7660, or e-mail ce@flcc.edu.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Aug. 7, 2007) – Finger Lakes Community College is offering guidance and educational tools to supplement a television course that helps people prepare for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) exam. Beginning Sept. 10, “GED Connection” will air on Mondays from 6 – 7 p.m. on FLTV Channel 12, with repeat broadcasts on Saturdays from
l – 2 p.m.

Lessons will also air on WXXI Channel 21 in Rochester and WCNY Channel 24 in Syracuse. Consult your local television listings or contact the television station for more information.

Through the telecourse and FLCC, students will be able to view the lessons, complete workbook assignments, and speak with a tutor each week. The course covers the five major subject areas on the exam: writing, reading, social studies, science, and mathematics. Lessons focus on the workplace and demonstrate practical applications of the skills and knowledge learned for the GED exam. Assigned tutors will be available for assistance in all subject areas. In addition, FLCC will provide the necessary workbooks.

For more information or to register for these free services, contact Sharon Nedrow, FLCC adult basic education coordinator, at (585) 394-3500, ext. 7431.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Aug. 7, 2007) – Finger Lakes Community College will offer a free course for speakers of other languages who want to improve their English language skills. Classes begin Sept. 5, but people may register at any time, even after classes have started.

Evening classes for the English as a Second Language (ESL) course will meet as follows:
FLCC Wayne County Campus Center, 1100 Technology Parkway, Newark, Mondays and Wednesdays,
6 –9 p.m.
Courtyard Apartments, 10 Goodman Street, Geneva, Wednesdays, 6 – 9 p.m.
FLCC Geneva Campus Center, 63 Pulteney St., Geneva, Mondays and Wednesdays,
6 – 9 p.m.

Day classes will meet as follows:
FLCC Geneva Campus Center, 63 Pulteney St., Geneva, Mondays and Wednesdays,
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

ESL classes will focus on speaking, reading, and writing English. Classes are small and friendly, and they offer students a great opportunity to learn about American culture and customs.

For more information or to register, contact Sharon Nedrow, FLCC adult basic education coordinator, at (585) 394-3500, ext. 7431.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Aug. 7, 2007) – Finger Lakes Community College is offering guidance and educational tools to supplement a nationally televised instruction program for speakers of other languages who want to improve their English language skills by studying at home.

The weekly, half-hour comedy/drama entitled “Crossroads Café” will air on FLTV Channel 12 at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 15. Each episode will be repeated on Sundays at 12:30 p.m. The program will also air on WXXI Channel 21 in Rochester and on WCNY Channel 24 in Syracuse. Consult your local television listings or contact the television station for more information.

This 26-part series follows the lives of six characters of various ethnic backgrounds. In addition to learning English from the “Café” characters, viewers will gain insight into other aspects of U.S. culture, such as seeking citizenship, renting apartments, and finding jobs.

Audiences will learn to speak, read, and write English by watching the lessons, completing workbook assignments, and contacting their FLCC tutors each week. In addition, FLCC will provide the necessary workbooks.

For more information or to register for these free services, call Sharon Nedrow, FLCC adult basic education coordinator, at (585) 394-3500, ext. 7431.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Aug. 7, 2007) – Finger Lakes Community College will offer a free course this fall to prepare adults age 17 or older for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) exam. Both day and evening sessions will be offered. Classes begin Sept. 4, but people may register at any time, even after classes have started.

Day classes in English will meet at the following locations and times:
FLCC Canandaigua Campus, 4355 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 – 11 a.m.
FLCC Geneva Campus Center, 63 Pulteney St., Geneva, Tuesdays and Thursdays,
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
FLCC Wayne County Campus Center, 1100 Technology Parkway, Newark, Mondays
and Wednesdays, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
The Salvation Army, 110 Saltonstall St., Canandaigua, Mondays and Wednesdays,
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wayne Pre-Trial Services, 103 Colton Ave., Newark, Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Evening classes will meet at the following locations and times:
FLCC Canandaigua Campus, 4355 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 – 9 p.m.
FLCC Geneva Campus Center, 63 Pulteney St., Geneva, Tuesdays and Thursdays,
6 – 9 p.m.
Wayne Pre-Trial Services, 103 Colton Ave., Newark, Tuesdays, 4 – 7 p.m.

Classes are open to the public. FLCC will provide the course workbooks. For more information or to register, contact Sharon Nedrow, FLCC adult basic education coordinator, at (585) 394-3500, ext. 7431.