Poling to headline spring Lifelong Learning courses

 | 01/16/2004

Veteran network news correspondent Doug Poling will headline the spring semester offerings in Lipscomb University's Lifelong Learning Program. Poling will teach a class titled Impact of Broadcast News on American Society, said Patty Dugger, program director. Poling worked in the broadcast field for 40 years, including 25 years at CBS News and five years at ABC News. The Lifelong Learning Program at Lipscomb University is designed to allow seniors to take classes without exams or grades. Each course meets once a week for five weeks, and posted a record enrollment during the recent fall sessions. "The school wants to reach out to the community and offer resources and expertise of the faculty," said Dugger. Also featured this spring is Moonlight and Magnolias - Southern Women Writers. Carolyn Wilson, director of Lipscomb University's Beaman Library and past president of the Women's National Book Association, will teach about the literary culture of the South. Other courses to be offered during Spring Session I, which will be held Feb. 9-March 12, and their instructors: The Westerns of John Ford, Dr. Matt Hearn, chair, Department of English; Religions in a World of Conflict, Dr. Bill Goree, professor of religion; Computer I, Al Austelle, associate professor of computer science and director of the Center for Instructional Technology; Computer III, Becky Tallon, assistant professor of physics and engineering science. Spring Session II classes, which will be held March 22-April 23, include Literary Nashville, Dr. Dennis Loyd, retired professor of English; England's Five Greatest Monarchs, Dr. Jerry Gaw, professor of history and published British historian; Floral Design - Design, Selection of Flowers, Demonstrations, Dr. Randy Bouldin, professor of Math and florist; Computer I, Al Austelle. The cost is $50 per person for one class. Individuals may take two classes during the same session for $75. For two people living at the same address enrolled for classes, the cost is $75 for the two. Some classes may require the purchase of a textbook. Suggested or required textbooks may be purchased in the university bookstore or at registration. For a complete schedule or to register for classes call 279.5733 or toll-free at 800.333.4358, ext. 5733, email Patty.Dugger [at] lipscomb.edu or visit http://lifelonglearning.lipscomb.edu.