CCSN 2007-2008 COURSE CATALOG 7

FACILITIES

A.D. GUY CENTER- Serving the West Las Vegas com-

munity, the A. D Guy Education Center provides develop-

mental education, credit and non credit classes, and

job/career opportunities for the adult learner. The primary

focus is on providing access to information technology and

training, while supporting the mission of Community

College of Southern Nevada. The center’s commitment is to

strengthen the educational, social, and economic, goals of

the community.

The Center is a collaborative effort between the

Community College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas

Housing Authority and the Boys & Girls Club. Bringing

much needed resources into the community. CCSN’s edu-

cation component offers both credit and noncredit classes

tailored to meet the various needs of area residents; the

Family Resource Center maintains a strong community

referral system and directs residents to resources such as

bus tokens, child care assistance and access to community

food banks and community clothes closets and the Boys &

Girls Club maintains a positive relationships with the par-

ents of children who are its members.

The center has a state-of-the-art computer lab, which

offers internet access, popular software and free computer

literacy workshops to the public

The Center is located at 817 North “N" Street, next to the

Andre Agassi Boys & Girls Club, A.D. GUY is 20 minutes

from the Charleston and Cheyenne Campuses, and 5 min-

utes from downtown Las Vegas

BOULDER CITY CENTER- Serving the people of

Boulder City as a comprehensive education and opportunity

center, the site/center provides core education classes,

courses designed to enhance personal skills, college-level

transfer classes, and workforce training services that help

people find or upgrade employment. This is accomplishe in

an atmosphere that encourages the full realization of each

individual’s potential.

The Center is home to two unique programs, Aviation

and Wildland Fire Management. While not unique, the

CNA and Phlebotomy programs fulfill an access need for

students from the southern part of the valley. Non-credit

ESL/Literacy classes are also available. Partnerships with

business and industry, local government agencies, and edu-

cational institutions provide training opportunities for local

work forces and promote economic development.

The Center is located at 700 Wyoming Street, in the heart

of Boulder City approximately 35 minutes southeast of Las

Vegas and 10 minutes southeast of the Henderson Campus.

The 18,000 square foot facility features a computer lab,

testing center, nursing lab, five general classrooms, and the

Aviation program that includes a smart classroom, wind

tunnel, and flight simulator. In addition, there is a fully

equipped darkroom and adjacent lab for photography class-

es. The center also has a large open meeting room with

lounge and study space for students, faculty offices and reg-

istration facilities. Ample parking, much of it covered, adds

to the convenience of the center.

DOWNTOWN LEARNING CENTER- Serving the

urban and Latino community, the Downtown Learning

Center, provides developmental education, credit and non-

credit coursework, and job/career opportunities for adult

learners. A primary focus is providing information technol-

ogy and training while maintaining the mission of CCSN.

The Center is formally known as the “Neighborhood

Learning Center" located at 300 N.13th Street, in the Latin

Chamber of Commerce. The mission of the Center is to

provide a state-of-art learning environment that anticipates

and meets the educational and training needs of the local

community through a comprehensive range of credit and

non-credit academic classes, educational seminars, and

training services. The facility features two general purpose

classrooms, a computer classroom, and a community com-

puter lab. Additionally, the Center provides student support

services such as Admissions, Registration, Testing, etc.

Tutoring in the Computer area is also available.

GREEN VALLEY CENTER- Serving the people of

southern Clark County as a general education and transfer

center, the Green Valley Center provides core general edu-

cation, personal enrichment and workforce education to

prepare traditional and non-traditional learners for employ-

ment or transfer in an atmosphere that encourages the full

realization of each individual’s potential. Based on student

demand, the Center is also a satellite delivery location for

programs offered at one or more CCSN campuses.

To achieve this mission, the Center also offers technical

programs, community education, and assistance to local

businesses. External partnerships provide training opportu-

nities and promote economic development. The Center is

home to several specialized training programs like the Bail

Enforcement Agent program, the National Institute of First

Assisters (NIFA) program and the ITC Power Utilities pro-

gram, and its ACT Center provides High Stakes testing for

professional programs and certifications.

The Leslie and Joan Dunn Center is located at 1560 W.

Warm Springs Road, next to the Green Valley High School

campus approximately 10 minutes north of the Henderson

campus. The 33,000 square-foot facility features a computer

lab, computerized “smart" classrooms, specialized labs and

offices.

The Center is home to Nevada’s first ACT Center, com-

plete with a state-of-the-art training lab and a secured room

for high-level, professional certification and licensure test-

ing. The ACT Center is a hub of resources and programs

providing business and industry with high-quality, afford-

able training options using new technologies. Classes can

be delivered in traditional classrooms, computer labs or via

the Internet.

LINCOLN COUNTY CENTER- The Center is located

at 100 Depot Ave, Rm. 10, in Caliente. The mission of the

Lincoln County Center is to provide educational and support

services in the areas of transfer preparation, general educa-

tion, vocational education, basic skills development, adult

education, community service, and personal fulfillment.

To achieve its mission, the Center meets the community

and business needs with access to specialized training at

sites and in local communities including Alamo, Caliente,

Panaca, Pioche, Hiko, and Rachel. It also promotes online

degree and certificate programs, dual credit and tech prep

programs; and offers counseling, placement testing and

proctorial services.

MESQUITE CENTER- Serving the citizens of

Mesquite as a comprehensive opportunity center, the

Mesquite Center offers general education core classes,

job/career services, as well as workforce training/self

enrichment classes in support of the community and local

industry needs.