New Courses To Be Offered At Tech Community College

By John Larson

SOCORRO - New courses have opened up for New Mexico Tech’s Community College for the spring semester, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19.
School Coordinator Lillian Armijo said registration has already begun.
“Classes are already filling up,” Armijo said. “Besides our regularly offered courses, we have four new classes that are all about keeping fit.”
New classes include Physical Conditioning, Salsa Aerobics, Water Aerobics, and Indoor Cycling.
The cost for these courses is $165 plus lab fees. Classes meet for 16 weeks.
“This comes out to a little more than $10 a week for excellent courses and dynamic instructors,” she said. “If you’ve ever wanted to get into shape, now is the time.”
The four fitness courses are:

Physical Conditioning, a one credit course is taught by Damien Ocampo, Socorro High’s Football coach, who led the Warriors to the State Championship game this past fall. The class will provide the necessary knowledge of physical fitness, stress management, weight management, nutrition and muscular strength and endurance. This class meets Tuesdays from 6 - 7 p.m.

Salsa Aerobics is being taught by Peggy Lopez. She works for the Socorro Consolidated schools by day and teaches Salsa Aerobics by night. “If you want to workout and dance at the same time, then this class is for you, ” Lopez said. “This fun class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:05 p.m. to 5:55 p.m., right after work.” Lopez has substituted for Melissa Zimmerman’s Step/Kick Aerobics and is no stranger to aerobic exercising.

Camille Scielzi is teaching the popular Indoor Cycling class on two different days and times. The “early bird” class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and the evening class is Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:25 p.m.

The Water Aerobics class is easy on the joints, and challenging because of water resistance. Certified instructor Annine Gabaldon will teach the excellent class. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:05 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. The tuition for this class has been reduced to $100.

The Community College is also introducing a different kind of course this semester.
“If you want to learn something new, try the American Sign Language class offered by Jessica Griffin,” she said. “Jessica received her BS in Sign Language at UNM and is a certified Sign Language Interpreter. Her class meets Mondays and Wednesday from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.”
Two of the most popular art classes – stained glass, and acrylic painting - are back, and at reduced prices. The normal tuition fees of these two classes is $351.68. This semester they are being offered for $200.
Acrylic Painting is Tuesdays, from 6 to 7:55 p.m. with Ramona Aragon, and Stained Glass is Tuesdays, from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. with Dona Nowicki. Lab fees may apply for supplies. For more information and to register for these and other courses, call 835-6581 or email, Lillian Armijo, larmijo@admin.nmt.edu or log onto www.distance.nmt.edu/cc.

New Courses To Be Offered At Tech Community College