Uni Community Technology Center

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University of Northern Iowa

Community Technology Center

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Table of Contents• Introduction

– Our Mission– About the Center– Client Comments

• Class Information– Director’s Remarks– Staff Responsibilities– Class Schedule

• Virtual Tour• Contact Us

– Our Location– Survey

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Our Mission

“To provide educational services and computer training to at-risk secondary students; and to English, Bosnian, and

Spanish-speaking adult learners in need of such instruction”

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Open to the Public

The Community Technology Center is also open for free use by any secondary student or adult wishing to attend. Please see our website at http://fp.uni.edu/eop/ctcp for more information.

Classes are FREE!!

The Community Technology Center is a non-profit organization funded by a grant from the United States Department of Education and donations from community businesses and organizations. Thanks to these generous donations, services are offered at no cost to secondary students or adult clients.

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Client Comments

Hatidza’s Comments

Mario’s Comments

Felicina’s Comments

Hatidza’s Comments

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Hatidza’s Comments-Able to learn about basic computer skills

-Learned to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access

-Benefited from cost-free attendance

-Says instructors who speak her native language are very helpful

Mario’s Comments

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Mario’s Comments-Has been out of school for 7 years

-Learned basic computer skills

-Uses Internet during open Center hours for research, communicating with friends, and typing papers

-Friends told him the Center would help him learn skills for college

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-Did not know anything about computers before coming to the Center

-Learned to use Microsoft Office applications, the Internet, and e-mail

-Says the Center is a good place to learn English

Class InformationWe offer learning opportunities for...

Basic Computer Concepts

Computer Applications

Career Development

Basic Hardware

ESL Self-Tutoring

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Basic Computer Concepts

Students learn basic skills such as turning on the computer, copying and pasting text, and navigating the Internet.

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Computer Applications

Students learn to use applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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Career Development

Skills allowing participants to pursue long-term vocational goals are taught for secondary students and adult learners.

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Basic Hardware

Classes are designed to teach basic computer hardware components and their functions.

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ESL Self-Tutoring

An open laboratory allows adults learning English as a second language to practice and perfect their skills on a self-guided software application.

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Director’s Remarks

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Isaac Podolefsky

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Staff Responsibilities

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CENTER DIRECTOR-Liaison between Center and other agencies -Makes purchasing decisions and manages budget-Supervisor for the Center and it’s staff

INSTRUCTIONAL COORDINATOR

-Hires and selects instructors-Organizes class schedules-Performs recruitment and client retention activities

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LEAD INSTRUCTOR-Maintains computer lab-Maintains phone system -Teaches classes when instructors are not available

SECRETARY-Tracks and maintains Center usage-First point of contact with clients-Makes sure bills are paid

Current Class Schedule

For a current class schedule, go to:

http://fp.uni.edu/eop/ctcp/

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Virtual Tour

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• Complete Virtual Reality Tour• Tours of individual areas only:

3rd Floor

Reception area

Lounge area

Computer lab

Hardware lab

Ready to register?

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Contact Us For more information or to register for classes,

Visit us at: http://fp.uni.edu/eop/ctcp

Write us:University of Northern Iowa

Community Technology Center722 Water St. Suite 401

Waterloo, IA 50703Call us:

319-433-1156Email us:

comm-tech-center@uni.edu

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Our Location

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Evaluate the Program

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evaluation form. We appreciate your continuing support of our program!

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Special Thanks...

Mr. Isaac Podolefsky

Mr. Joseph Marchesani

Jason Mancillas

Dr. Ana Donaldson

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Felicina Mendez

Hatidza Jasic

Mario Cruz

Special Thanks...

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Linda Love

Karen Schatz

Daniel Laurie

All other clients and staff members

who contributed to this program

Special Thanks...

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Produced by...Domingo Ramos, Manager

Dustin Lutterman, Design

Andry Randrianilana, Development

Faye Reinhart, Utilization

Kristin Northup, Evaluation

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