FLCC Campus News

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (August 29, 2006) - Finger Lakes Community College students recently elected officers to the Student Corporation.  Anthony Pluretti was elected President of the Student Corporation and Wes Comstock was elected as Student Trustee, a position that links the Student Corporation with the College's Board of Trustees.

Pluretti, of Seneca Falls, is pursuing a degree in criminal justice and expects to graduate from FLCC in 2008.

Comstock, of Penn Yan, is pursuing a degree in information technology and plans to transfer to a four-year school after graduating from FLCC.

Student Corporation Officers for the 2006-2007 academic year also include:

Vice President Josh Schneider of Lima, Business Administration

Secretary Rebecca Mills of Stanley, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Treasurer Patrick Coleman of Naples, Criminal Justice

Media Relations Janelle Cama, of Macedon, Music; Business Administration

Student Senate Chair Anthony Noone, of Seneca Falls, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Student Senate Vice-Chair Daniel Caves, of Canandaigua, Social Science

Campus Activities Board Chair Kyla Harvey, of ­­­­Canaseraga, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Campus Activities Board Vice-Chair Nate Brown, of Rushville, Music

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Aug. 25, 2006) - The New York State Department of Education recently approved  Finger Lakes Community College to modify the current associate in applied science degree program in retail business management to the associate in applied science degree program in marketing. The College is currently accepting applications for this new marketing degree program for the fall 2006 semester.

The associate in applied science degree in marketing is designed to provide students with a broad business background. Students will take courses in subjects such as accounting, small business management, marketing, public speaking, business communications, advertising, and business law. Students have the option to complete some of the courses in the evening or online. Students may also opt to enroll in a six-credit business internship field experience. The program prepares graduates for marketing, sales, customer service, and management positions at both small local businesses and large national chains. Students may choose to start their own business.

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, opportunities for employment in marketing related fields, such as advertising, promotions, public relations, and sales management, are expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through 2014. These opportunities are spurred by intense domestic and global competition in products and services offered to consumers. To succeed in a career in the field of marketing, students need to understand the relationship between the business world and the changing demographics of the workforce and consumers.

Graduates of the program may find employment as marketing assistants, sales representatives, customer service representatives, direct marketers, retail merchandisers, and public relations assistants, or become small business owners. Starting salaries range from lower-$20,000 to mid-$30,000 depending on the position and size of the company, according to Edward FitzPatrick, associate professor of business administration.

For more information about the marketing degree program visit www.flcc.edu/marketing or contact the FLCC Admissions Office at admissions@flcc.edu or at (585)394-FLCC, ext. 7278.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (August 15, 2006) - The Finger Lakes Chorale of Finger Lakes Community College,  under the direction of Dennis Maxfield, is seeking new members for two holiday concerts in early December.

Beginning September 5, rehearsals will take place on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Room B-355 at FLCC's Canandaigua campus, 4355 Lakeshore Drive. Auditions are not required; however, prior choral singing experience is necessary. A $5 non-credit registration fee is payable at the first rehearsal.

Participants have the option of earning one college credit as a member of the Chorale by enrolling in, paying tuition costs for, and completing requirements for the course MUS 120 Finger Lakes Chorale.

For information about how to register for the class for credit, contact the Registrar's Office at (585) 394-3500, ext. 7622. For more information about the Chorale, contact Mr. Maxfield at (585) 396-0027.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Aug 10, 2006) - 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, including one class in Spanish. Classes begin Sept. 6, 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 in English 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.

A class in Spanish will meet at the following location and time:

FLCC Geneva Campus Center, 63 Pulteney St., Geneva, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 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.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Aug. 10, 2006) - 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. 6, 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, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Day classes will meet as follows:

FLCC Geneva Campus Center, 63 Pulteney St., Geneva, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 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. 10, 2006) - 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. 11, "GED Connection" will air on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. on FLTV Channel 12, with repeat broadcasts on Saturdays from l to 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. 10, 2006) - 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. 13. 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 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. (August 8, 2006) - Finger Lakes Community College will offer a new course in the music recording technology degree program, entitled "Sound Reinforcement and Live Recording," for the fall semester.  This course will be held Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:20 p.m. and will be taught by Bob Potter, technical specialist/studio manager, and Geoffrey Smith, assistant professor of music. 

Sound Reinforcement and Live Recording will utilize practical methods for teaching the science of live sound and live recording while introducing students to a highly technical and fast growing part of the audio industry.  Students will use several new state-of-the-art consoles, microphones, and speaker systems, as well as the latest multi-track digital recording software.  FLCC also provides the use of four Pro Tools 7 recording studios to music recording technology students. 

"This course is an exciting and unique addition to our other music recording technology classes," said Potter, Digidesign Pro Tools certified engineer.  "Because there are only a handful of similar courses nationwide, our students will have the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage, making them more marketable in the industry."

Permission of instructor for enrollment in Sound Reinforcement and Live Recording is required.  For more information, contact Eleanor Rideout, coordinator and technical specialist of the department of visual and performing arts, at (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7416, or rideouea@flcc.edu. 

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Aug. 7, 2006) - Finger Lakes Community College announces walk-in registration for students enrolling on a part-time, non-matriculated basis for the fall 2006 semester.  Fall courses begin Sept. 6, and registration will be held at the following times and locations:

In Canandaigua: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., FLCC Registrar's Office, 4355 Lakeshore Drive.

In Geneva: August 23, Registration: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Placement Testing: 2 p.m., FLCC Geneva Campus Center, 63 Pulteney St., (315) 789-6701.

In Newark: August 22, Registration: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Placement Testing: 2 p.m., FLCC Wayne County Campus Center, 1100 Technology Parkway, (315) 331-9098.

Freshman English (ENG 101) and foreign language courses require placement testing prior to registration. Testing for ENG 101 will be held in Canandaigua, Geneva, and Newark.  For more information, including testing times, visit www.flcc.edu/testing or call (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7267.

Students registering for one to 11 credit hours (as part-time students) may register during walk-in registration or by mail using the mail-in registration form in the FLCC Fall Credit Course Listing Publication.  The form can also be downloaded from the FLCC Web site at www.flcc.edu/registrar.  Full-time students (those who are enrolling in 12 credit hours or more) are not eligible to register by mail and must register in person.  For registration information, contact the FLCC Office of Admissions at (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7278.

Students born on or after January 1, 1957, and registering for six or more credit hours must provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella in order to attend classes.  Additionally, New York State requires that all students enrolled in six or more credits (except Gemini students) receive information on meningococcal meningitis disease and complete a meningitis response form.  Contact Student Health Services at (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7297.

When registering, Ontario County residents must present identification with signature, and non-Ontario County residents must obtain a Certificate of Residence from their county treasurer.

For more information about registering for fall credit courses at FLCC, contact the FLCC Registrar's Office at (585) 394-FLCC, ext 7622.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (Aug 3, 2006) - Finger Lakes Community College will offer two new American Sign Language courses for the fall 2006 and spring 2007 semesters. American Sign Language I will be offered in the fall, and both American Sign Language I and II will be offered in the spring.       

American Sign Language I is designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary in communicating in American Sign Language. This course will include basic sign language vocabulary and finger spelling. Students will also be introduced to the deaf culture and education.

American Sign Language II is designed to further develop vocabulary, sentence structure, and finger spelling. In addition, students will continue to refine their knowledge of the deaf community.

The new ASL courses will be held at FLCC's Canandaigua campus. American Sign Language I will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8-8:50 a.m. and 9-9:50 a.m. beginning Sept. 6.  

For registration information, contact the Registrar's Office at (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7622, or visit www.flcc.edu.