In our rapidly changing society and economy, the demands for change placed on adults have never been greater. We are expected to keep current in our professional skills while balancing the pressures of jobs and families. Professional development and personal enrichment courses are a perfect way to begin balancing life's challenges.
The University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies offers a diverse selection of courses designed to help develop or sharpen professional skills, explore new career interests and enrich personal growth in an informal, non-competitive environment. Our classes may help you ease your way back into school or test the waters for further professional or personal development.
We've organized the course offerings in this catalog into sections based on subject matter. You can use the menu to the left of this message to explore this semester's courses.
James L. Narduzzi, Ph.D.
Dean
The School of Continuing Studies is pleased to provide the Tuition Remission Application Form online for University of Richmond faculty and staff. Download the form in PDF format or Word format and submit with your registration.
Think Again is a publication of the Office of Community and Professional Education at the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies. The contents of this bulletin represent the most current information available at the time of publication. However, due to the period of time covered by this catalog, it is reasonable to expect changes to be made without prior notice. Therefore, the provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the Office of Community and Professional Education and the student. Comments and course suggestions are welcome. Please call (804) 289-8133 or e-mail scs@richmond.edu.
The Office of Community and Professional Education reserves the right to cancel any class or make any other changes it deems necessary. Course fees will be refunded in full when the Office of Community and Professional Education cancels a course.
We recognize you may occasionally need to cancel your registration. If you wish to receive a refund, we must receive your written and signed request for cancellation by 12 noon five (5) business days prior to the class start date. A 50% processing fee will be deducted from the refund.
Acceptable forms of cancellation are: Fax, Email, and Mail. Requests made by phone will not be accepted.
We regret that we cannot provide a refund if we receive your written cancellation in four (4) or fewer business days before the class start date, or once a class has started.
Check refunds are mailed to the payee and credit card refunds will be credited to the account originally charged. Please note that refunds may take up to two (2) weeks to process.
Failure to attend a class or notifying your instructor of your intent to withdrawal does not constitute an official course withdrawal.
Most courses are held on the University of Richmond campus, but some are held at local businesses. Exact locations are sent to the participant in a confirmation via e-mail and mail before the course begins.
In the event of inclement weather, call the University’s inclement weather hotline at (804) 289-8760.
Every University staff member, faculty member and student (part- or full-time) has the right to work and study in an environment free from discrimination and harassment and should be treated with dignity and respect. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment against applicants, students, faculty or staff on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, status as a veteran or any classification protected by local, state or federal law. Any inquiries regarding the University’s policies in these areas should be directed to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Richmond, VA 23173, telephone (804) 289-8032.
If you need special accommodations to attend a class, please notify the Office of Community and Professional Education, School of Continuing Studies, at (804) 289-8133 at least 15 days in advance.
The University of Richmond is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate, baccalaureate, master and juris doctor degrees. The several colleges and schools of the University award no degrees individually. The University of Richmond confers all degrees for work done in any one of the schools.
University of Richmond alumni with an associates, baccalaureate or advanced degree are entitled to a 25% discount on ONE class per semester. Alumni discount does not apply to travel programs, conferences, special programs, membership fees, certificate programs or application fees. This discount may only be used by alumni (not their spouses or children).
Some courses in this catalog qualify for CEUs (Continuing Education Units). One Continuing Education Unit represents ten (10) contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education program. CEUs are measured as whole and fractional units. For example, a course that meets for fifteen hours would be eligible for 1.5 CEUs. A permanent record of your CEUs will be maintained by the Office of the University Registrar and is available upon request by completing a Transcript Request Form.
It is extremely important that you register at least one week prior to the start of the course. Registration deadlines have been put in place to allow for an accurate enrollment count needed for planning classroom needs, course materials, and food or travel logistics related to the class. If you submit your registration after the deadline, we cannot guarantee that you will receive a space in the course.
James L. Narduzzi, Ph.D., Dean
Patricia Brown, Ed.D., Senior Associate Dean
Ned Swartz, Ed.D., Associate Dean
David Kitchen, Ph.D., Associate Dean
James Campbell, M.A., Director of Marketing
Philip Melita, Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Daniel Hocutt, M.A., Web Manager
Vivian Marccochio, B.A, Graphic Design Coordinator
Kathy Powers, M.S.F.S., Institute on Philanthropy Program Coordinator
Linda Tucker, Customer Service
Joanne Charlesworth, Customer Service
Pamela B. Johnson, B.S., C.P.P., Director
Stephanie Bowlin, B.S., C.P.P, Program Coordinator
Cary Jamieson, B.F.A., Landscape Design Program Specialist
Anna Kay Travis, Registration and Operations Coordinator
Chef Martin E. Gravely, B.S., Culinary Center Coordinator
If you need special accommodations to attend a class, please notify the Office of Community and Professional Education, School of Continuing Studies, at (804) 289-8133 at least 15 days in advance.
The University Police Department, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act, publishes an annual report outlining its policies, functions, campus safety plans, prevention techniques, and tabulated statistics for the most recent three year period. For a copy of the Department’s Annual Report, call (804) 289-8715, write the University of Richmond Police Department, ATTN: Jeanne Clery Crime Statistician, Special Programs Building, 31 UR Drive, University of Richmond, VA 23173 or access the report online at oncampus.richmond.edu/administration/police.
Every University staff member, faculty member and student (part- or full-time) has the right to work and study in an environment free from discrimination and harassment and should be treated with dignity and respect. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment against applicants, students, faculty or staff on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, status as a veteran or any classification protected by local, state or federal law. Any inquiries regarding the University’s policies in these areas should be directed to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Richmond, VA 23173, telephone (804) 289-8032.
Canceled
Filled
New
Revised
Personal Enrichment
Animal Studies
Au Pair Enrichment
Communications and Writing
Culinary Arts
Film and Photography
Fit-N-Well
Foreign Language
History
Home and Garden
Leisure and Wellness
Music and Dance
Personal Finance
Sports and Games
The Arts
Youth Programs
Professional Development
Career Development and Enhancement
Center for Career Management
Communications and Writing
Computer Skills
Income Tax School
Institute on Philanthropy
Interior Decorating
Landscape Design
Center for Career Management
Au Pair Enrichment Program
Culinary Arts Program
Fitness Instructional Program
Home Inspection Training
Institute on Philanthropy
Interior Design Certificate
Landscape Design Certificate
Online Classes/Certification
SAT Preparation Program
Think Again - Fall 2009