Kentucky State University "What's News Workshop"
Roy M. Chappell Community Education Center click here for information
400 University Dr.
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-597-5585; 597-6172
Fax: 502-597-6763
Service Learning Program
Service Learning is a method by which students learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized community service experiences. It is a partnership among students, faculty, and the community to both meet genuine needs of the community and provide opportunities for students' personal and academic development. This program was developed to close the gap between Kentucky State University's students, faculty, staff, and the Frankfort community. All freshman enrolled in the UNV 101 (University Orientation) course are required to get two hours of orientation/training and go out and give eight hours of service to community sites. Twenty-one students participated in the Spring Semester 2003; 260 students participated in the Fall Semester 2003. The Service Learning staff developed partnerships with many of the sites to include: Frankfort Soup Kitchen, Franklin County Red Cross, YMCA, Franklin County High School, KSU Admissions Office, United Way, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and many others. E-mail: ijohnson@kysu.edu
After-School Tutorial Program
This is a FREE program offered to children in grades K-6; Monday - Thursday from 3:00 - 4:45 p.m. K-6. The program is designed to enhance the basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills of Elementary school age children. We provide tutoring in various academic areas to include: Social Studies, Reading Comprehension, Science, Mathematics and English. We service all Elementary schools in the Frankfort community, providing services for approximately fifty (50) children per academic year. The overall goal of the program is to change the attitudes of our young children towards education, learning, and life by emphasizing the enhancement of knowledge through educational programs.
Summer Youth Enrichment Program
This half-day program was held for the first time this Summer of 2003. The program is designed to reach and teach children ages 6-12 during their Summer break (6 weeks). Our goals were to incorporate fun with learning this Summer. The children participated in several learning sessions to include: Spanish, Basic Computers, Reading, Math, and Arts & Crafts. We went on four field trips this Summer to the Lexington Children's Museum, Skatarama Skating Rink, Capital Bowling Alley, and Kid's Place. We also attended a Magic Show and an Exotic Animal Show sponsored by the Paul Sawyer Library. Various people from the Frankfort and KSU community came in to give the students lessons on 1st Aid/Safety, Personal Hygiene, Nutrition, “Good Touch, Bad Touch,” Planting, Self-Awareness, and Decision Making. Mr. Blaine Allen, Director of ARAMARK Services at KSU presented a thorough lesson on “Table Etiquette,” where the students enjoyed an exquisite five-course meal.
Workshops
The Kentucky State University Office of Educational Outreach (OEO) is pleased to announce that the following workshops being offered to faculty, staff, students and the general public:
Entrepreneurial Business Development Workshop(EBDW)
Back by popular demand, the EBDW will show you how to start a small business from your home. Participants in the EBDW will meet one evening a week for two hours over an eight week period. Topics included in the workshop will be a) Identifying a Business; b) Feasibility Study; c) Marketing; d) Business Financials; e) Business Plan; f) Permits and Regulations; g) Cash Flow; h) Legal Issues; i) Taxes; j) Start up Monies and k) Risk Taking.
Basic, Basic Computer Workshop
This beginning workshop is designed for individuals who are afraid to use a computer. The workshop will be conducted in four two-hour evening sessions. Class size will be limited to no more than eight participants. The advantage of this workshop will be the low-pace; one-on-one instruction; sympathetic instructor, lots of repetition; small class size and practice time with an instructor present. This workshop will be repeated as often as needed.
Grant Writing Made Easy
One three hour session will give you all the confidence you need to write award-winning grants. This fast-paced, action-packed workshop will answer the “Who, What, When, Where, Why and How” of successful grant writing.
"What’s News Workshop" An American Democracy Project at KSU Summer Program
Kentucky State University, in collaboration with the New York Times newspaper, is offering a summer workshop for youth ages 12 to 15 years old. Using the New York Times newspaper as the text, the workshop will focus on state, national and global events.
In addition to learning how to read a newspaper, the group will receive presentations from individuals within the newsprint and the electronic media. Several field trips are being scheduled to give the youth a behind-the-scenes look at the industry that captures and delivers the news. Participants will also learn how a reporter develops a story and will then have an opportunity to develop and write a story of their own.
The workshop is designed to hone the student’s critical thinking and writing skills and to promote the student’s understanding of critical issues. This workshop is sure to be fun, educational and entertaining for all participants.
July 6th - July 29th, 2004 (Monday thru Thursday), 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
$25 registration fee
KSU's Roy M. Chappell Community Ed. Center
Register by calling the Office of Educational Outreach at KSU at (502) 597-6172. Class size is limited. Students will be accepted on a "first come" basis.