RCE News and Updates

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

Professional MBA Information Sessions - August 5 & 12

If you are interested in finding out more about the Chico Professional MBA program please make plans to join us at one of the upcoming information sessions. You will have a chance to meet an adviser and faculty member, discuss the innovative curriculum, and review your prerequisites as necessary.

Professional MBA Information Sessions - Save the Date:

In Redding - Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 6:00pm-7:30pm,
Shasta College University Center, 1400 Market Street,
downtown Redding, Room 8114

In Chico - Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 6:00pm-7:30pm,
Chico State Continuing Education Classroom on campus

Please RSVP at your convenience by sending an email to rce@csuchico.edu or call our office, 530-898-6105.

For more information please visit: http://rce.csuchico.edu/mba

We look forward to meeting you!

Upcoming Conference Highlighted on KCHO & KFPR

Lorraine Dechter of Northstate Public Radio conducted an interview with Steven Koch PhD, of the CSU, Chico Department of Professional Studies in Education today.

The interview is scheduled to air Friday, June 20th at 7:50 am and 6:30 pm on KCHO 91.7FM & KFPR 88.9 FM.

The discussion covers the basics of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with its current uses and functions. Professor Koch also highlights the upcoming conference, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training with Jill S. Compton, PhD, presented in cooperation with Butte County Behavioral Health, and CSU, Chico Professional Studies in Education.

The conference takes place next week, June 25-26, 2008, and is followed by a half-day workshop, Applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Challenging Classrooms, June 27.

This educational opportunity is highly recommended for those who treat and care for individuals struggling with bipolar disorder and other associated disorders.

For more information on our DBT conference and workshop please visit: http://rce.csuchico.edu/inservice/dbt.asp

After School Professional Development Conference Starts July 28

In collaboration with Butte County Office of Education, and Region 2 Learning Support, California State University, Chico Center for Regional and Continuing Education will host Stepping Up To The Plate - After School Program Professional Development Institute, July 28 - August 1, 2008 on the CSU, Chico campus.

The conference will provide K-8 after school program paraprofessionals, coordinators, and teaching staff the opportunity to explore ways to develop and improve their programs, facilitate experiential learning and promote a positive after school environment. Participants will also have the opportunity to develop new leadership skills, network with their peers, and discover the emerging computer, Web and media technologies through hands-on labs.

“We are planning for an exciting conference. We have a full schedule of sessions hosted by experienced leaders who will present and discuss new approaches for those looking to create high quality after school programs. This year we have added spectacular music and art performances which will really enhance the experience,” remarked Amy Christianson, program coordinator, Butte County Office of Education.

Opening the conference will be a musical performance from the group CREW. The high-energy performance, modeled after the successful off-Broadway show STOMP, emphasizes leading a positive and healthy lifestyle by demonstrating hobbies as anti-drugs.

CREW will also present a public performance, July 28, 7:00PM in the BMU Auditorium. Tickets are available at the University Box Office at 2nd and Normal Street, Chico, or at the door. For more information please visit http://www.csuchico.edu/upe/boxoffice.html or call 530-898-5917.
To conclude the conference, artist David Garibaldi will present his nationally acclaimed Rhythm and Hue performance art show. Garibaldi is known for his expressive, large format paintings of pop icons which he creates live while incorporating inspirational messages for the audience.

Garibaldi’s Rhythm and Hue will begin August 1, 2008, 11:00AM in the Performing Arts Building, room 144. This performance is free and open to the public.

Completed art from his performance will be available through an auction to raise funds towards after school programs in the region.
For more information please visit http://rce.csuchico.edu/afterschool or call CSU, Chico Continuing Education, 530-898-6105.

Announcing the 2009 Children in Trauma Conference - Save the Dates!

We are happy to announce our 7th Annual Children in Trauma Conference which we will host on campus January 16-17, 2009.

This conference is shaping up to be our best yet. Dr. Richard Gaskill, from the ChildTrauma Academy will host the sessions. As you know, he is a recognized practitioner in the field and he will bring some great insight and experiences.

We hope you can join us.

Please visit, bookmark and tag: http://rce.csuchico.edu/inservice/childrenintrauma2009.asp for the most current conference updates or call our friendly office staff, 530-898-6105,