Courses

Bullying

We are reminded daily of the adverse and often catastrophic effects of bullying - both in- person and cyberbullying, when it is not not adequately addressed. We will address the following objectives describe bullying, discuss cyberbullying, explain interventions for bullying, list the risk factors for bullying, and provide resources for parents and officials who may need to participate in targeted intervention.

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Creative Non-Fiction

Creative Nonfiction covers many types of writing, from memoirs and poetry to historical writing and personal essays.

July 16, 2025 to August 13, 2025, SIUE Belleville Campus - Old Main Hall

DNA, Fingerprints and Forensics...O My!

Learn how to extract DNA from strawberries, dust for fingerprints using cocoa powder and gain some general knowledge about forensic science. This workshop is for those in grades 5-8.

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Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

We will explore the four-branch model of emotional intelligence abilities, with special application and emphasis on its role in the workplace. Prior to the in-person course, you will fill out a self-report measure of your own perceived emotional intelligence as a point for reflection.

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G.R.I.T. Business Academy

G.R.I.T. Business Academy is a project based two (2) week-long "business boot camp" where middle and high school youth learn skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and economics from licensed business educators and experienced business owners.

June 23, 2025 to July 4, 2025, SIUE Belleville Campus - Old Main Hall

Grant Writing and Management for Public Agencies and Non-Profits

From finding the right Notice Of Funding Opportunities through closing out awards, this course will familiarize you with the grant process. Writing grant proposals in the public/non-profit world can be a daunting task but is increasingly important to secure operational funds and ensure organizational continuity.

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Human Trafficking and the Impact

Through this interactive training attendees will learn the following dynamics of human trafficking: federal definition of labor and sex trafficking, risk factors & red flags, community trends and available resources.

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Introduction to Effective Stormwater Management

The necessity for awareness and proper management of stormwater runoff in our region is expanding. This course provides an overview of how environmental regulations have evolved to address stormwater pollution to protect water quality.

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Navigating the information maze: Strategies for unmasking propaganda, misinformation and fake news

Mass Communications faculty share global perspectives on misinformation, disinformation and the future of AI in the media.

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Pollution Prevention for Municipal Operations

This course will fulfill municipal operations workers' education and training requirements to support our region's stormwater municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit requirements. Attending this course is also a great opportunity to network with other municipal employees.

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Stress and Coping in the Workplace

We will cover basics of the stress response, including an overview of what happens with our bodies, cognitions, emotions and behaviors, with a particular emphasis on its role in the workplace and workplace stressors.

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Writers Workshop

If you're familiar with the basics of narrative structure and have a story project that you're working on, or if you would like to start, our Writers Workshop may be perfect for you.

July 8, 2025 to August 12, 2025, SIUE Belleville Campus - Old Main Hall