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Community Enrichment

Odessa College Continuing Education Community Enrichment programs are designed to serve learners of all ages by offering non-credit classes that support personal growth, practical life skills, creative expression, and community connection. These offerings make learning accessible to the broader community without the requirement of enrolling as a full-time college student.

Community Enrichment plays an important role in strengthening our community by encouraging lifelong learning, supporting creative and personal development, and creating welcoming spaces for individuals to connect through shared interests.

Currently Offered Community Enrichment Classes

The following classes are regularly offered as Community Enrichment courses and run concurrently with their credit-bearing counterparts. When taken as Community Enrichment, participants are able to enroll without being admitted as a full-time Odessa College student and are often eligible for scholarship opportunities.

· Ceramics I

· Ceramics II

· Community Vocal Ensemble

· Community A Cappella Choir

· Digital Media

· Expressive Photography

· Life Drawing

· Painting I

· Photography I

· Photography II

These courses allow community members to participate alongside credit students while enjoying the flexibility and accessibility of the Community Enrichment pathway.

Looking for a Specific Class?

If there is a topic, skill, or area of interest you would like to see offered, we encourage you to submit a request. Community feedback plays a key role in shaping future Community Enrichment programming. Submit your interests through the Community Enrichment Training Interests and Requests – Fill out form

Community Enrichment Training Interests and Requests

Interested in Teaching or Sharing Your Skills?

Do you—or someone you know—have expertise or experience that could benefit the community? Community Enrichment provides opportunities to teach short-term, interest-based classes with flexible scheduling.

· Flexible class formats

· Short-term commitments

· Opportunities to share professional, creative, or life skills

Express interest in teaching through the Community Enrichment Training Interests and Requests – Fill out form

Community Enrichment Training Interests and Requests

For Current Faculty & Instructors

Current Odessa College faculty and instructors who wish to propose or build a Community Enrichment course may submit requests directly. Community Enrichment Training Course Build Request - Instructors Only – Fill out form

Community Enrichment Training Course Build Request - Instructors Only

Stay Connected & Enroll

To stay informed about new and upcoming Community Enrichment offerings:

· Follow Continuing Education on social media

· Follow Odessa College on social media

All Community Enrichment courses are listed and purchased through the Continuing Education Marketplace, where you can view current offerings as well as previously available classes.

Visit the Continuing Education Marketplace:

https://secure.touchnet.net/C21184_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=18

Examples of Additional Community Enrichment Opportunities

In addition to regularly offered courses, Community Enrichment programming is guided by community interest and may include:

· Babysitting 101

· Basic At-Home Caregiver Guide

· Computer Operation & Digital Skills

· Cooking & Culinary Classes

· Creative Connections Club

· Arts, Crafts, & Creative Workshops

· Photography & Media Basics

· Personal Finance & Life Skills