USFSP Launches Senior Scholars Program

USF St. Petersburg (USFSP) announces the development of its new Senior Scholars Program geared to meet the needs of the Bay area's ever-growing 50-plus community.

"Today's technology can be intimidating," said Patricia Scott, Senior Scholar Program coordinator. "It is especially challenging for those of us who are over 50. This unique program offers both basic and advanced computer training specially tailored to the mature adult who wants to become more proficient on their work or home computer."

Participants can choose from seven sessions in the basic computing course. Introduction to Computers will familiarize participants with their personal computer hardware, basics of the Windows operating system, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. It also covers graphics and Internet access. "This basic course provides a firm foundation on which to build," said Scott.

After taking the basic course, or for those who have already mastered the basics, there are six advanced courses from which to choose: Word Processing, Files and Folders, Family Tree Maker, Graphics, Digital Photography, and Microsoft Outlook and the Internet.

Class times vary (morning and afternoon hours available for most courses) and all meet at the Science Center of Pinellas County, 7701 22 nd . Ave. North (near Tyrone Square Mall). Registration is Sept. 22 through Oct. 9. Classes meet in six sessions and are taught in Windows XP and MS Work Suite 2003. Each course costs $55 and parking is free.

For more information, or to obtain a registration form, call Pat Scott at 727-553-4096, or e-mail: pscott@spadmin.usf.edu .