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August 2010, Volume 4, 
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Senate Bill 1070 Survey

Geotourism

Transcript Requests

Class Notes

Faculty News

Haiti Volunteer Position

Support a PC Student

2010 Alumni Reunion

Alumni Business Highlight

Position Opening

Driving Green

AEE Reaccreditation

Alumni Benefits

Ecos Submissions

Desert Star Nominations

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Prescott College News Releases

Alumni Survey

Prescott College Mission

Senate Bill 1070 SURVEY

Geotourism 

by Susan 'Elsa' Thomas, PCAA Board Member

The summer’s record-breaking heat has again focused public attention on climate change and the need to live more sustainably. But are we making any progress? A close look does reveal positive change; industry is learning to think about both its source of materials and the waste from production, recycling has become a component of local infrastructure, locally grown food is showing up in public schools, transportation choices are more diversified, and people are thinking about how they travel and the impact they have on the places they go.

Enter Geotourism, defined by National Geographic’s Center for Sustainable Destinations as: “Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place – its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.” Different from Eco-tourism, Heritage Tourism, Agri-Tourism, Adventure Tourism and the other varieties that have come and gone over the years, Geotourism essentially aims to help the visitor experience a destination as though s/he were a resident there, doing the kinds of things that only a local would know about and enjoy. Similarly, Geotourism seeks to leave destinations unspoiled by travelers, emphasizing the quality of the visit and visitor rather than the quantity. Like Ecotourism, Geotourism believes that tourism revenue can support natural resource conservation but expands that approach to include conservation of local history, culture, traditions, products and most of all, the character of that place. 

For residents of the destination community, Geotourism means a visitor who is educated about the place before arriving, one who stays longer and does not rush from one major attraction to the next and then leave. Geotourists bring an interest and appreciation for local life that supports artists and craftsmen, they look for homegrown food and other local products, and they appreciate finding unexpected places and events that might be missed in a typical tour. In short, Geotourism distributes the impact of the visitor across the local economy in a way that brings economic and social benefits to locals while avoiding the consequences of “too much, too fast, and too slick.” It regenerates the economy, restores with the revenue it brings through longer visits, and it is sustainable over time.

As I did, many of you may have gotten your first introduction to the Southwest when you came to Prescott College, and like me, you may have stayed around after school ended and traveled the area as a tourist yourself. Because of Prescott’s focus on outdoor education, a large group of alumni found work in outdoor recreation, guiding tourists who were drawn to the same landscapes and thrills that captivated us when we were new here. Like me, many of you remained in the Southwest and witnessed firsthand the impacts of escalating tourism on a fragile and magnificent landscape. These days I worry about the region’s vulnerability and agonize over the impact of the people who indirectly underwrite my paycheck, recognizing that tourism is a vital component of the local economy throughout the Four Corners. 

A few years ago, the states of Arizona and Sonora, Mexico partnered with the National Geographic Society to produce an Arizona-Sonora Desert Region Geotourism MapGuide. A MapGuide is a two-sided National Geographic quality map/mini encyclopedia combination, a map with notations identifying educational points of interest – places, historical events, products, cultural traditions and celebrations. It embodies the philosophy of Geotourism, educating visitors about the character of the destination so that they are ready to experience the place as a local resident does. The MapGuide’s points of interest, called Map Points, are collected through a public outreach process in which local residents are invited to nominate something that is distinctive and/or unique to that locale, de-emphasizing features that encourage destructive or unsustainable tourism. 

Candidates can vary from a national park or renowned regional museum to a family-owned restaurant that has created a signature dish from locally grown food. An unusual grove of native trees, a local fair or festival, trestles remaining from an old water system, remnants of vernacular architecture – all are candidates for inclusion in a MapGuide. National Geographic has begun to add websites to its Geotourism projects, offering greater flexibility and capacity in information. Although fhe Arizona-Sonora project generated 2400 nominations, only 100 or so ending up on the MapGuide due to space and design limitations. That project did not have an associated website; if it had, many more of those nominations could have been accommodated.

Through the public nomination process, even local residents who normally don’t perceive their community’s resources as something deserving protection start to regard them with more appreciation, viewing these community attributes from the visitor’s point of view. National Geographic has partnered with a number of communities in the US and abroad on Geotourism projects, among them Appalachia, Baja California, Guatemala, Redwood Coast of California, Vilcanota Valley of Peru, City of Montreal, and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Work is just beginning on a Four Corners Region Map Guide; when finished, it will join the Crown of the Continent (Alberta, British Columbia, Montana), Greater Yellowstone and Arizona-Sonora Desert Map Guides in linking Canada to Mexico, along the Rockies into the desert.  As an educational tool for the traveler who wants to travel more sustainably, lighter on the land and people, a Geotourism Map Guide helps to affirm and protect things people love most about their own backyards.

For more information, visit these Geotourism websites:

http://www.sierranevadageotourism.org
http://www.yellowstonegeotourism.org
http://www.crownofthecontinent.net

Note Regarding Transcript Requests

As of August 16, 2010, all credits from all years and in all degree programs at Prescott College were converted to semester hours. Transcripts issued thereafter reflect this conversion, with 1 semester credit equal to 1.5 quarter credits. The College took this action so all could more accurately compare Prescott College credits to other schools’ credits, and so that Prescott College transcripts could be more easily interpreted by other institutions.

Class Notes

Jonathan Barfield '01
Just defended my doctoral dissertation at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology! I coordinated a successful summit this summer with Tibetan Buddhist scholars (including Thupten Jinpa, the Dalai Lama's Chief translator) and various universities including Stanford, Amherst, University of Wisconsin, and UC Davis, regarding the neuropsychology and phenomenological experience of meditation, compassion, altruism, etc. (titled: Exploring the Language of Mental Life: A dialogical exploration between Buddhist contemplative practice and modern science) . You can request the recordings at Stanford's Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education website (CCARE). Currently, I'm preparing a paper to be published in South Korea, as I will be traveling to Zen temples and universities in Seoul and around the mountains to give a presentation titled: "Ecopsychology and the Dharma: An interdisciplinary contemplation on nature, psyche, and being in right relation" In addition, I managed to get into the mountains and harvested 100 lbs of chanterelles and Boletus Edulis this month! Engaged to an amazing woman, hangin' with a quiver of PC alumni - Mike Wight, Scott Koch, and Mike Anderson. Getting on the rivers, and lovin' life. Warmly, Jonathan. animusrhythm@yahoo.com.

Faculty News

Jeanine M. Canty, ADP Associate and Ph.D. Affiliate Faculty
In June 2010, Canty presented at the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE).  The conference was held outside of Washington D.C. and her presentation was entitled Reframing Pedagogy: Race, Environment, and Contemplative Education.

Christopher Marshall, Adventure Education Instructor
Marshall was accepted as a Professional Member of the American Avalanche Association, making him one of seven professional members in the state. Marshall had to complete an application process requiring a work resume showing four or more years working professionally in snow science and education. cmarshall@prescott.edu

Volunteer Opportunity in Haiti

from Kristopher Young, Master's Student

As you are all aware, on January 12 of this year a 7.0 magnitude earthquake obliterated parts of Haiti, a vulnerable country already facing great hardships caused by years of external exploitation that has led to perpetual poverty among most of the population. That 35 second tremor affected Haitians from all economic statuses, from the poorest farmers to richest politicians. As some of you probably witnessed, even the nation’s capitol building, the palace, was destroyed.

Immediately following the earthquake there was a huge response from the global community. International governments, multinational factions like the UN, along with innumerable non-governmental organizations and individuals came together to provide very important short-term relief such as emergency healthcare, temporary shelter, and food boxes, to these devastated folks. If you’re like me, this response revitalized a bit of faith in humankind and our intrinsic altruism. Know that, unlike our nation, the Haitian government does not have the capacity to respond to disasters of this magnitude, far from it.

Although factions such as the UN are still very prevalent here much of the short-term, temporary relief has become redundant and for Haiti it is time to begin the long climb to sustainably combat their ongoing issues of food security, economic well-being, lack of access to healthcare and education, as well as appropriate shelter. It is time we act, as relatively privileged citizens of the Earth, to empower a population that has been historically marginalized. PROViDE (Participatory Response Offering Vitality in Devastated Environments) is one of many organizations on the ground in Haiti to do this.

As incorporator and representative of PROViDE I have spent the last three months in Haiti conducting needs assessments and feasibility studies while developing partnerships with locals and local organizations for project development. To date, I have linked with a group of Haitians and Haitian-Americans, Haitian-American Caucus (HAC) who are rebuilding a school, Ecole Shalom, as a full community center, a locally renowned agronomist and his wife, Miradieu and Dula Estinvil, who have been working since the 1980’s to enhance livelihoods through urban agriculture, rooftop gardens and women’s enterprise, a group of entrepreneurial herdsmen and agriculturists, and a group of fishermen who tragically lost equipment and employees in the quake.

These partnerships and projects are still in their infancy but are quickly gaining momentum. For instance, Pastor Miradieu owns a two-acre parcel of land, Haiti Gardens, in a rural area of the country just east of Croix-des-Bouquets. This site was once an agricultural demonstration site but after the
earthquake Miradieu converted it to be used entirely
to produce food for community members who’d lost access to basic nutrition. On this land also sits an unfinished building used as a community learning center, office and gift shop for some of the local women’s crafts. The building itself also has great potential for rainwater catchment and composting toilets.

This program has a long way to reach fruition. With Haitians and a few international volunteers we have designed a plan, cleared the land and started planting seasonal vegetables. We’ve started to rebuild a crumbling security wall using earth bag technologies that will consist solely of reused materials including rubble and fifty-kilo rice sacks.

The idea driving this particular project is to create a demonstration site run by local Haitians who have been trained either by the knowledgeable Pastor Miradieu or by international experts. The site will compare appropriate alternative construction and sustainable agricultural techniques with conventional small-scale methods while also demonstrating ways to implement them at community member’s respective homes.

These projects all need a lot of attention setting up a framework and developing the long-term goals for their implementation. The agricultural site in particular is gaining momentum quickly and really needs in-country management in these initial stages. I will be away until January, with a possible one to two week visit in October, and Miradieu simply has too many other responsibilities to act as full-time project manager.

So, friends and colleagues, this is a request for a motivated person looking for an exceptional real world opportunity in community development after disaster and sustainable agriculture to experience a magical and transitioning tropical paradise for a month or longer. This is currently a volunteer position but may turn into something more substantial. Accommodations will be provided at one of a few different secure locations at a very nominal price. The interested individual will also cover their flight to and from Haiti but will be provided private arrival/departure transport to and from the Port-au-Prince airport and have access to public transport (tap-tap or motorcycle taxi) while in country.

That said, if you are altruistic and looking to combine your valuable knowledge obtained at Prescott College with the traditional knowledge of impoverished but driven Haitians in need please contact me. If any of the other projects mentioned above spark an interest please contact me for more information because PROViDE is also looking for motivated people interested in “carrying the torch” during these crucial initial stages.

There is hope in Haiti and exceptional people and sustainable projects such as ours are currently underway. In order to actualize the long-term enhancement projects and reduce vulnerability of the marginalized people of Haiti more in-kind support and funding is necessary. We cherish the opportunity to aid the Haitian population empower themselves through ecologically minded activities and responsible natural resource use. Living as one with the land is a vital part of building coping capacity and reducing vulnerability across our globe.

I have realized the importance of participatory action, education and the necessity of skill building in developing a truly resilient and sustainable community in Haiti. Treating individuals as charity cases perpetuates marginalization and increases a population’s dependency on external resources. Give someone a fish; they’ll eat for a day. Teach them how to fish; they’ll eat forever.

Kristopher Young
USA 435/760-0844
Haiti +509 3898 5848
kdyprovide@gmail.com

Support the College's Annual Giving Campaign Today

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.” –Albert Einstein

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Think of your own curiosity and its influence in your life.

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You have many ways to give to Prescott College, it is up to you!

Contact:  Tina Blake, Assistant Director for the Annual Fund
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Contact:  Tina Blake, Assistant Director for the Annual Fund
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Prescott College
Alumni Reunion Weekend

Get Social!

On Friday, August 27,  the College opens “Death & Erasers”, a showing of work by Tina Mion.  The Artist Talk runs from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. and reception 6-8 p.m. Tina Mion has lived and worked in Winslow, Ariz. since 1997 when she and her husband Allan Affeldt bought and restored the historic La Posada hotel, museum and gardens. Previously she led a fairly nomadic life, setting up makeshift studios in such places as Sri Lanka and an island off the Maine coast. She is represented in collections all over the world, including the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. and the Nelson Atkins Museum in Kansas City, Missouri.

New Prescott College Alumni Business Web Page

Advertise your Business
Support PC Alumni Businesses

Check out the Alumni Business Page at: 
http://www.prescott.edu/alumni/alumnibusiness/index.html

Alumni Business Highlight

SAMEHEART DESIGNS
Nadia Chornodolsky '04

www.sameheartdesigns.weebly.com

plantthenames@yahoo.com

"Beautiful, organic fabrics woven with precision and artistry."

Weaving began for me in the mountains of Prescott Arizona in 2001, in a landscape I consider totally sacred. I took one year of weaving courses and found weaving to be so natural and familiar to me. Soon enough, friends would borrow my scarves I had just woven and before I knew it, I was receiving orders. I loved the new medium of fiber and dove directly into the process of design. My focus is on maintaining a simple design but accentuating its power by the use of specific color and intentional placement. 

Wildland Firefighter Position Opening

Prescott National Forest Apprenticeship Program, GS-0499-02/03/04/05
Recruitment Bulletin Number: FA-SCEP-2010
Opens: July 25, 2010 | Closes: September 15, 2010

Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Program Description:

The Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) is designed to prepare applicants for permanent firefighter positions within the agencies by integrating formal training with paid work experience. The program is conducted in accordance with a planned schedule and working agreements between the Agency, the student, and the Department of Labor.

Individuals will be required to complete two four-week formal residential training academies in Sacramento, Calif. and 4,000 hours of on-the-job experience, with target promotion potential to a career/career-conditional appointment, Wildland Firefighter-Forestry Technician, GS-0462-5, upon completion of all apprenticeship and OPM qualification requirements.

One Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship position may be hired for the Prescott National Forest.

Salary: GS-3/$11.94 per hour, GS-4/$13.41 per hour, GS-5/$15.00 per hour. All positions have promotion potential to the GS-5/$15.00 level after satisfying all apprenticeship training requirements and OPM qualification requirements.

For more information about the Wildland Firefighter Apprenticeship Student Career Experience Program and/or application process please contact Cindy Nowak at (928) 777-5690, or check out the website at http://www.wfap.net.

Driving Green to Conserve Fuel and Protect the Environment

Prescott College Staff and Administration
working to keep our highways clean!

With gasoline prices still high and perhaps on the rise, as well as increasing reports about the impact of greenhouse gases on the environment, now is the time to rethink how you typically maintain and operate your vehicles. Try following these tips to increase your fuel efficiency:

Driving

• Consider a hybrid car that uses less gas, creates less pollution, and gets better mileage.
• Avoid idling for more than 30 seconds. Save gas by turning off your engine.
• Eliminate excess weight from your trunk and luggage racks.
• Use air conditioning conservatively to consume less fuel and decrease emissions.
• Avoid “jackrabbit” stops and starts that can dramatically reduce mileage on the highway and in the city.

Maintenance

• Follow the recommendations for fuel octane in your manual and only use higher octane gas if it’s recommended.
• Use “energy-conserving” motor oil that contains friction-reducing additives to improve fuel economy. Conform to the manufacturer’s recommendation when changing oil.
• Keep your tires properly inflated to save 2-3% in fuel economy. Tires can lose one pound of pressure per month.
• Follow a preventative maintenance schedule according to your manual’s guidelines to enhance engine performance.

As a member of Prescott College Alumni Association, you are eligible for a discount on your auto, homeowners and renters insurance through the convenience of electronic fund transfer or direct billing at home with Liberty Mutual’s Group Savings Plus® program. For more information about this program, please call 800-524-9400 Client # 115867 or visit www.libertymutual.com/prescottcollegeaa.

Prescott College Re-Accredited for Ten Years by Association for Experiential Education

The Accreditation Council of the Association for Experiential Education has granted a ten-year Continuing Accreditation to Prescott College at its meeting on July 26, 2010. The continuing accreditation will be valid for a period of ten years through May 2020, the longest accreditation offered by the AEE. 

The Association for Experiential Education commended the College “for engaging in the accreditation process and committing the time and resources to operate such a high-caliber program.”  The AEE also noted and commended the College for:  dedication to the Association’s philosophical, educational, ethical, environmental, and cultural tenets; maintaining appropriate risk- management plans, licenses, certificates, permits, and insurance; employing qualified staff and conducting on-going in-service education; appropriately conducting all activities currently listed in promotional materials; and working only with those individuals identified as appropriate for the program.

"Prescott College decided to become accredited by the Association for Experiential Education in 1997 to demonstrate, in an ongoing manner, that our academic field programs comply with the highest standards in the field," noted Prescott College faculty member Steve Pace, coordinator of the College’s AEE accreditation process.

“We’re pleased to announce that Prescott College is one of the first programs in the country to be granted a ten-year continuing accreditation,” said Shawn Tierney, AEE Director of Programs. “The ten-year term was approved by the AEE Accreditation Council in June, 2010, and is only conferred upon programs that have a history of demonstrating sound risk management, program quality, and educational practices along with mechanisms for measuring student satisfaction.

“The ten-year term granted to Prescott College is a testament to the integrity of the institution and to the exceptional educational offerings they provide. Knowing that Prescott College meets the highest standards in the field of adventure education should give tremendous confidence to their students, staff and supporters.” 

The AEE site visit was conducted in March, 2010. The visit prior to that took place in 2005. 

Tour Specials

Northern Arizona Ales and Trails - Guided hiking and brewery tour: October 26 to 30, 2010.

A Grape Escape - Guided Tour of Prescott and Juniper Well Ranch and Vineyard:
September 24 to 26, 2010.

  The Best of Northern Arizona - Guided Combo Tour: November 1 to 6, 2010.

Considering a Planned Gift?  

Planned Gifts create opportunities for Prescott College and our donors. Determining what gift is right for you is just as important as making the gift. For more information about planned giving contact the Development Office  at 877-350-2100 ext. 4510 or 925-350-4510, Development@prescott.edu.
For more information go to: http://www.prescott.edu/giving/plannedgiving/index.html

Application Deadlines 

 Low-residency Master of Arts program

Spring 2011
To be considered for institutional aid, apply by September 15, 2010
Final application due date, October 15, 2010

Low-residency B.A. completion program

Fall 2010
To be considered for institutional aid, apply by August 3, 2010
Final application due date, September 3, 2010

Spring 2011
To be considered for institutional aid, apply by November 15, 2010
Final application due date, December 15, 2010

Prescott College Alumni Benefits

 NEW AUTO AND HOME INSURANCE OPTION AVAILABLE

Alumni benefits now include savings on auto and home insurance!  As a member of Prescott College Alumni Association you qualify for a special group discount* on your auto, home, and renter's insurance through Group Savings Plus® from Liberty Mutual. This unique program allows you to purchase high-quality auto, home and renters insurance at low group rates.

See for yourself how much money you could save with Liberty Mutual compared to your current insurance provider. For a quote call 800-524-9400, please mention client # 115867.

*Group discounts, other discounts, and credits are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverage only. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify.  Coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and its affiliates,
175 Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass.

Prescott College
Savings Connection

Prescott College Alumni now enjoy incredible savings on movie tickets, travel, shopping and more. This value-packed benefit is called the Prescott College Alumni Savings Connection— and it’s FREE for all of our alumni!

 To save, simply log on here:

Make sure to enter code 11012 to access your members-only deals.

If you need help saving, call 888-818-5034 for assistance.

Make the Prescott College Alumni Savings Connection your portal to instant savings.
Just log on today and discover why it pays to be a member of the Prescott College Alumni! 

Please note:  Each savings program has its own restrictions. These restrictions are imposed by the discount provider.  While the Prescott College Alumni Association has made an effort to check each offering, it does not warrant or endorse any goods or services provided by any business participating in the PC Alumni Savings Connection. You are responsible to carefully check the goods and
services offered.

Check out the Prescott College Alumni Benefits Webpage at:

http://www.prescott.edu/alumni/benefits.html

Ecos Submissions

I hope that you enjoy this month's enewsletter. 
If there is something you would like to see in next month's issue
or if you would like to submit an article, please let us know. 
Thank you for your continued commitment to
and support of Prescott College.

Please send your submissions to:
alumni@prescott.edu

Desert Star Program

If you know a Prescott College alumnus or alumna who you
would like to nominate as a Desert Star, please use
the online nomination form at:

http://www.prescott.edu/alumni/
desertstar_nomination_form.cfml

or contact the Alumni Office at 877-350-2100 ext. 4502

 alumni@prescott.edu 

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Prescott College News

Recent Press Releases

The Lifelong Learning Center at Prescott College Offers Course on Making Native American Spirit Flutes
Prescott College’s Lifelong Learning Center is pleased to offer Making Native American Spirit Flutes, a two-session course in flute making with Navajo flute maker, Michael Goodluck. Participants will learn about the history, culture, and traditions of Native American’s while making wooden flutes. This course includes hands-on woodworking, teachings of the spirit of flute making, and how to play a spirit flute. Participants will open the doorway to music and self expression. The course will be offered from 4 to 7 p.m. on Fridays, October 15 and October 22 at the College’s Ironwood B Classroom, located at 310-312 Grove Ave. Tuition for both sessions is $60. Registration needs to be completed and payment received by October 1, 2010.

The Lifelong Learning Center at Prescott College Presents Equine program, Parenting from the Barn
Prescott College’s Lifelong Learning Center is pleased to present a day-long course for families entitled Parenting from the Barn. The course, which offers skills building in communication and family cohesion, will be offered Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hacienda de Contenido in Chino Valley, Arizona. Tuition is $140 for a family of four ($20 for each additional participant). Registration needs to be completed and payment received by October 1, 2010.

Prescott College Lifelong Learning Center to Provide Advanced Course in Herbal Nutrition and Science 

The Lifelong Learning Center at Prescott College invites individuals, healing professionals, and healthcare practitioners to a nine-week course, Advanced Herbal Nutrition and Science.

This course is designed to build upon knowledge obtained through the Introduction to Herbal Nutrition and Science course and is intended to advance practitioners in running a successful herbal nutrition business. This course provides an in-depth understanding of Latin names, chemical constituents, and the weights and measures necessary to become a competent professional. Participants learn how to manufacture various types of extracts to maintain the herbs' nutritional integrity. In a practical "lab" setting, participants learn how to consult, analyze, and determine nutritional conditions and needs as viewed through traditional Chinese herbology. Customizing herbal tonics is also included. This course will review the Revised Statutes as it pertains to herbologists/nutritionists and teach limitations of analysis and the study of disclaimers. The prerequisite to this course is Introduction to Herbal Nutrition and Science. The course meets Mondays and Wednesdays, October 18-December 15, 2010 (no class November 22 and 24) from 6 to 8 p.m. at Prescott College Ironwood B; 310 Grove Ave. Tuition is $1200. Registration needs to be completed and payment received by October 4, 2010.

Prescott College Lifelong Learning Center to Provide Weekend Intensive on Transformational Activism
The Lifelong Learning Center at Prescott College invites organizations and individuals working for social change to a weekend intensive, Transformational Activism: Powerful Tools for Creating Lasting Change. The course runs from 3 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010 until 5 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Prescott College Chapel, in the College’s main building at 220 Grove (accessed via back of building). Tuition is $195.00. Registration needs to be completed and payment received by September 17, 2010.

Prescott College Lifelong Learning Center to Provide Wilderness First Responder Recertification Course
The Lifelong Learning Center at Prescott College will host a Wilderness First Responder Recertification Course this October. The course runs from 7:45 a.m. Friday, October 1 through 5 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Prescott College in the San Juan Building, Rooms 201 B and C. Tuition is $275.00. Registration needs to be completed and payment received by September 1, 2010 (space after that date as available).

Prescott College to offer An Introduction to Legal Reasoning with Gerald Lee Hicks
Ever considered law school? Interested in the legal process? Prescott College’s Lifelong Learning Center is offering An Introduction to Legal Reasoning, a two-day course with attorney Gerald Lee Hicks, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on two consecutive Saturdays, October 16 and 23, in the Ironwood Building, Room C. Tuition is $125. Registration deadline is October 1, 2010.

Prescott College Presents The Equine Connection Community-Based Course
Nine-week course at Chauncey Ranch in Mayer teaches communication and relationship skills with aid of equine partners. Want to improve your personal and professional relationships? Ask a horse. Or a practitioner of Relational Horsemanship from Prescott College. Professionals in this rapidly emerging field report that by learning to develop better relationships with horses, humans learn communication and leadership skills which are easily transferrable to relations between humans and in organizations. The College is offering a nine-week course this fall, The Equine Connection, for individuals interested in exploring skills, relationships, and lessons of working with horses. The course is provided by Centaur Leadership Services (CLS) of Prescott College. Sessions meet on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. October 9 through December 11, 2010 (no class November 27) at Chauncey Ranch in Mayer, Arizona. Tuition is $675. Registration needs to be completed and payment received by September 24, 2010.

Online Groupsite for Prescott College Alumni Network

Groupsites are a new class of websites that empower people to come together and make things happen.

Groupsites combine the most useful features of traditional websites, blogs, collaboration software, and social networks.

This site is a public meeting place that provides members of Prescott College Alumni Network with a shared calendar, discussion forums, member profiles, photo gallery, file storage and more.

We encourage you to upload your photo, complete your profile and participate!

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