Short Term Classes - Fairview Campus

Enrollment for Spring 2010 Short-Term Courses

Enrollment for the Spring 2010 Short-Term Courses is now open! The following schedules may be downloaded (Adobe Acrobat Reader required for viewing).

There are four easy ways to enroll:

  • Walk-in: Bring your enrollment form to 801 Vo-Tech Drive, Fairview:
  • Fax In: Fax to 580.227.2651 for Fairview enrollment.
  • Phone In: Call 580.227.3708 for Fairview enrollment.
  • Mail In: Mail your registration and payment to 801 Vo-Tech Drive, Fairview, OK 73737.

Class sizes are limited and fill on a first come, first serve basis.

More Information

For more information about the following classes at the Fairview Campus, please contact Steve Kliewer at 580.227.3708.

Course Descriptions

Master Your Painting Techniques

Linda Rous is an accomplished artist in acrylics and oil painting. Linda will introduce her style, techniques and do demonstrations in class as a teaching tool. Also, she will display her previous paintings in each class as a example of painting styles. You will be able to finish two paintings in this 8 week session with a critique to help you learn as you take command of your skills. Check out her website at www.rousart.com to learn more of this talented artist. The first class begins on January 20. (Painting by Linda Rous, entitled “Playful”.)

The ABC's of Accounting

Finally, an accounting principles book for the non-accountant! The ABCs of Accounting provides a concise accounting course for students with a need to understand basic accounting principles, but who may not be on an accounting career path. This book is the perfect accompaniment for anyone taking a computerized accounting course - and for others needing a basic understanding of accounting principles. Written for beginners; no accounting background required. Covers a brief history of accounting and its origins. Delves right into the accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Owner’s Equity. Includes an integrative case study with Dan Diver as he starts his business; his accounting needs grow with each lesson. Covers T-accounts and their uses in accounting. Provides business transaction analysis steps. Works through the entire accounting cycle using various small business case studies. Ends with a mini case study wherein students do the accounting for an entire month and prepare the financial statements. This class begins on January 11.

Developing Lead Workers

Lead workers can be a valuable partner to supervisors in the daily work flow. Leads are often identified because management believes they could be potential supervisors. Developing Lead Workers covers the basics of understanding the dynamics of the work place and working with employees as an assistant to the supervisor. The course objective is to foster better understanding and communication between the lead worker and the supervisor. (5 sessions, 15 hours.)

Leadership Dynamics for Creating Value

This course is offered at Fairview and begins on March 23. Leadership requires creating value for the end customer while empowering employees to create value within their job duties. This course stresses the personal effectiveness of managers as leaders within the context of their organization. The course is a journey of personal development as you take a good look at your leadership qualities within the context of your work environment as you are challenged to think, act and talk like a leader. (9 sessions, 27 hours). The course will cover-- Leadership and creating value, Thinking like a leader, Personal effectiveness--being a more value-able leader, Connecting within the organization, Leading teams and work groups, Team dynamics in action. Every participant receives a participant guide and a personal course journal to chronicle his or her leadership development journey.