ExL Insider: Online newsletter of The Tseng College of Extended Learning.
February 15, 2006

In this issue:


Last Chance! Spring Open University Registration Deadline

If you wish to take a Spring 2006 CSUN credit course through Open University (i.e., without applying for admission to the university), the deadline for registration – online or in-person – is Feb. 17. If you have questions not answered on the Web site, call Client Services at (818) 677-2504 for more information.


New! Walk-In Computer Support Center

CSUN now has a walk-in computer support center dedicated to helping students connect to the campus wireless network, access campus e-mail, set up e-mail forwarding, reset passwords, and get answers to questions about campus information technologies. The support center is located in the Garden Level of the Oviatt Library. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you have comments or suggestions about the center, contact Chris Olsen at colsen@csun.edu.


Coming Soon! Summer 2006 Course Schedule

The schedule of classes for Summer 2006 will be available online on Feb. 27. The printed schedule of classes will be available on campus on March 20.


Special Event: Knowledge Management Forum & Breakfast

Industry leaders will discuss how knowledge management practices affect organizations in the 21st century at "The Southern California Knowledge Management Forum and Breakfast" to be held on campus from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 17. Designed to acquaint anyone who is interested with the growing field of knowledge management, this FREE event is hosted by The Tseng College. While there is no charge for attending, registration is required. To register, please call (818) 677-7131 or e-mail teri.crum@csun.edu no later than March 10.


Spring Food and Wine Symposium at Mélisse

Photo of chef Josiah Citrin of Mélisse.Celebrate the 18th anniversary of ExL's ever-popular Food and Wine Symposium with lunch at Mélisse in Santa Monica on Sunday, April 2. As usual, you'll meet the chef-owner, observe the preparation of your group's special meal, and taste wines brought by a noted California winemaker to enhance your enjoyment. These events always fill up fast and space is limited, so sign up early!








New! Course Locations Highlighted on ExL Web Site

Never get lost looking for your on-campus Tseng College class again. At the bottom of the online course description, simply click on the location link to access a map showing a broken red circle around the building in which your class is held. You can print the map and carry it with you, too.


Alert! North Campus Road Closure

In response to a community request to reduce campus traffic through the residential neighborhood north of Halstead St., Etiwanda Ave. has been closed to through traffic at Halstead. This road closure is permanent. Drivers who wish to access the campus from Reseda Blvd. may use (from north to south) Plummer, Vincennes, Prairie or Nordhoff Streets. (View campus map here.)


Starting This Fall: B.S. in Business Administration at Glendale College

CSUN's new bachelor's degree-completion program in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Management for working adults starts at Glendale College on Aug. 30. This is a 52-unit program that has been specially designed to be convenient and easily accessible for working professionals. It takes only two years to complete. Presentations for prospective students will be held at Glendale College on May 9 and June 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. The university's Business Administration academic advisor and The Tseng College's program director will be on hand to answer questions and provide assistance with the application process. The application deadline is June 21. For more information, contact Simin Bahmanyar at (818) 677-2465 or sb46634@csun.edu.


Also Starting This Fall: B.A. in Liberal Studies at Glendale College

Also designed for working adults and starting at Glendale College in fall 2006 is CSUN's bachelor's degree-completion program in Liberal Studies with an Emphasis in General Studies. This 60-unit program can be completed in less than two and a half years. Presentations for prospective students will be held at Glendale College on May 9 and June 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. The university's Liberal Studies academic advisor and The Tseng College's program director will be on hand to answer questions and provide assistance with the application process. The application deadline is Aug. 4. For more information, contact Simin Bahmanyar at (818) 677-2465 or sb46634@csun.edu.


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