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1992 SPRING SEMESTER & al COMPUTERIZED VIDEO TRAINING used in the criminal justice program at Alpena Community College is an exam- ple of how computer technology can enhance instruction. Marie Lockwood, a sophomore from Harrisville, applies what she's learned as the video puts her in high risk felony situations and asks her questions about handling it. She'll transfer to Lake Superior State University after graduating from ACC and plans to continue her education to become a probation or parole officer. “This is a good program,” Lockweod said of ACC’s criminal justice curriculum. “I've learned a lot. | think this is a good place to start. | thought it would be hard since | had been out of school a while before | began here full time, but if you apply yourself it works out all right.” (ACC Office of Public Information photo) — . : | A CENTER FOR LEARNING ACC sets special offerings, events for spring Students turned out in a re- cord high 2,442 enrollment at Alpena. Community College this fall and early registration of continuing students for spring semester has been strong. But students aren’t the only people who'll find ACC a great place to be over the next few months. A number of spe- cial activities and events are expected to reach out toa wide cross section of the com- munity. Here’s a brief rundown on some of what’s going on in to make part of your wan plans. Call the contact person listed for for details. CMU graduate course for K-10 science teachers will be- taught by ACC’s Gary Sparks on campus at ACC, It’s a ser- ies of four workshops set Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 21, Sept. 19 and Oct..17 being present- ed as part of a grant program ¢alled Operation Physical Sci- ence and Astronomy. Contact CMU’s Walt Bisard at 774- 4387 for registration informa- tion. National Issues Forums will once again bring together interested community residents- to discuss both local and na- tional topics. Tentative date for a discussion on a county-wide 911 emergency system is Jan. 28. Feb. 18 will be “The Boundaries of Free Speech”; March 31, “Coping with Aids: The Public Response to the Epidemic” and April 25, “The- Environment at Risk’. The fi- nal forum will be held in con- junction-with an Earth Day Fair at ACC. Contact Vernie Nethercut at The Volunteer Center 356-9021 Ext. 271. Changing Workplace Sem- inar packs up and heads to Oscoda for January 22 & 29 and Feb. 19 & 26 sessions at the Redwood Lodge. Alpena seminars will be Jan. 8 & 15 and Feb. 5 & 12. Call Paul Hawkins for details, 356-9021 Ext. 267. ee First Wednesday business breakfast forums take place when the name indicates, ex- cept'in January. Because the first Wednesday is a holiday, the First Wednesday event will be held on the second Wed- nesday, Jan. 8 at Holiday Inn™ in Alpena. Confused? Call Bob VA at AA Susan Skiba of Alpena be- gins her term on the Alpena Community College Board of Trustees Jan. 1. She was elected by district voters in November to a seat being vacated by Dan Carstens of Ossineke, who did not seek Te-election. Skiba is a mortgage repre- sentative at NBD Alpena. She. earned three associate degrees front ACC as well as a bache- lor’s degree in business admi- nistration from Lake Superior State University. Munroe, 356-9021 Ext. 296. African art and culture will be the theme for a tenta- tively scheduled one-day work- shop. March 21. ACC art tech- nician Laurie Wade is awaiting word on a grant request for this event, aimed at K-12 teachers and arts and humani- ties students, If you’d like to know more, contact Wade at 356-9021 Ext. 288. Wade is also organizing a Summer art camp for kids which will include dance, dra- ma, ceramics, photography and writing. : SUSAN SKIBA I-D-E