Continuing Education Programs

Extramural Study for College Credit

Ithaca College courses are open to local residents, and students enrolled in other colleges are welcome to attend as well. Summer courses taken on an extramural basis may be applied to a degree program at Ithaca College or transferred to other institutions. Fall and spring classes are also open to extramural students if space is available. To learn more, request the guide to extramural study from the summer sessions office.

Programs for Children and Youth

Summer Piano Institute
July 4-10
This is a comprehensive program of varied musical experiences for talented young pianists, aged 12 through 18. Participants use the superb facilities of the James J. Whalen Center for Music, where a nationally and internationally known piano faculty provides a lively array of daily lessons, workshops, classes, and supervised practice. Recreational and social activities, such as field trips and picnics, are offered, too. The institute is residential, but commuters are also welcome. To apply, you must complete the application in the Summer Piano Institute brochure, which is available from the summer sessions office.

Continuing Professional Education

Conference on Technology in the Humanities:
Application, Innovation, and Imagination
May 24-26
The widespread use of digital technology has exerted a profound influence upon the humanities. Beyond the practical aspects of using technology effectively, humanities teachers and scholars also grapple with the ideological and imaginative complexities made possible by technology. This conference will be an opportunity to present and discuss new ideas on technological practice and pedagogy in the humanities disciplines, as well as the broader issues of the effect of technology upon teaching and research. This conference is sponsored by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the Ithaca College School of Humanities and Sciences. For the latest information or to register for the conference, visit our website at www.ithaca.edu/htc2004.

Workshop for Active Adults 50 and Over
June 18-20
Ithaca College's Northeast Training Center for Senior Athletes is offering a comprehensive weekend workshop specifically for people 50 years old and older. The program is designed to provide a mix of athleticism and fun. It will expose participants to learning experiences for the mind and body, thereby helping them to develop the physical strength, skills, and mental awareness necessary to achieve peak performance and prevent injury. A multidisciplinary faculty will conduct seminars on general training techniques and will provide individualized evaluations of strength and fitness. Areas of instruction will include basic concepts of strength training and conditioning, nutrition, injury prevention, and sport psychology for optimal performance. Visit our website.

The Healthy Musician: Injury Prevention and Intervention for Health Care Providers and Musicians
Level I: June 18-20
Level II: June 21-22
Designed for health care providers and musicians, this comprehensive program of seminars and workshops focuses on health and musical performance. A multidisciplinary faculty will examine the physical and mental factors that affect both the musician and performance and will discuss the care and prevention of music-related injuries. Descriptions of the individual workshops and the two levels are provided in the Healthy Musician brochure and at www.ithaca.edu/cess. To register, you must complete the registration form in the Healthy Musician brochure, which is available from the summer sessions office. 1 credit per level or noncredit.

Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop and Certification Examination
July 21-23
This workshop increases the competence of individuals who conduct exercise programs for healthy people or those with controlled diseases. The American College of Sports Medicine grants the certification of health/fitness instructor to candidates who successfully complete the examination given on Friday, July 23. Visit our website.