Philanthropy Director Elected to VAFRE Board

Kathy Powers, director of the School of Continuing Studies Institute on Philanthropy, has been elected to the board of directors of the Virginia Association of Fund Raising Executives (VAFRE). Powers will serve as Vice Chair of the Programs Committee, Member Programs/Brown Bags. Her term of office extends to 2009. View the full board slate at vafre.org.

Online Registration for Think Again Courses

UPDATED! The Office of Community and Professional Education (OCPE) is pleased to announce online registration and payment for nearly all courses from the Spring 2008 Think Again catalog. The only courses ineligible for online registration come from the Fitness Instructional, Institute on Philanthropy, and Landscape Design programs. Visit the online registration application at activenet.active.com/thinkagain to set up your account and select classes for registration.

Think Again Registration Begins Dec. 3

Registration for Spring 2008 Think Again non credit courses began December 3. Course and program descriptions are now available on an updated Think Again course schedule.

SCS Launches Au Pair Enrichment Program

The Office of Community and Professional Education (OCPE) has launched a new Au Pair Enrichment Program. The program provides a fun yet educational way for Au Pairs to practice and increase their English speaking skills, comprehension of the English language, grammar and vocabulary. For more information, visit the Au Pair Enrichment Program page.

Think Again Catalog Receives Award

The Fall 2007 Think Again catalog has been selected as a first place winner in the category of Brochure Design in the 2008 International Learning Resource Network (LERN) Awards. According to the award notification letter, “judging was more competitive this year than in any previous competitions, so you are to be doubly congratulated on your achievement.” The Think Again catalog is a collaborative effort of the Office of Community and Professional Education (OCPE) and the Marketing Department in the School of Continuing Studies. View competing submissions and the winning nomination submitted by SCS on the 2008 International LERN Awards Nominations pages.

Coordinator Bowlin Earns Certification

Stephanie Bowlin, Personal Enrichment Program Coordinator for the Office of Community and Professional Education (OCPE), has completed the requirements for Certified Program Planner certification. The certification is offered through the Learning Resources Network (LERN), an international association of lifelong learning professionals that offers information and resources to the providers of lifelong learning programs.