Spring 2012 - B Session MICL Newsletter

If you’re curious about MICL and the classes that are offered, There will be an information meeting January 12 from 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. You will be able to register before (9:00-10:00 a.m.) or after (10:45-12:00) the information meeting. Call our office at 575-6063 for futher information regarding this meeting.

The information meeting will be held at the MICL Building on the West Campus, 2201 Bluegum Avenue. From Carpenter Road turn west onto Bluegum go to Second Street (between the MJC campus and Juvenile Hall buildings). Turn right on Second Street. Go to E Street and turn right (east). At the stop sign you will see an older, one-story building. There is parking in the front and back of the builidng.

What is MICL?
MICL (pronounced “Michael”), Modesto Institute for Continued Learning, is one of hundreds of similar institutes for mature learners that have become a part of college campuses throughout the world. Under the auspices of Modesto Junior College Community Education, MICL offers lecture, workshop, study and discussion groups during daylight hours on the MJC West Campus where adequate parking is available. Activities such as trips and social events are frequently offered, linking members to the community beyond the classroom. Planning for all classes is done in advance through the Curriculum Committee composed of MICL members.

The MICL semester is divided into three 5-week sessions referred to as A, B, and C Sessions. Classes meet weekly for two hours, at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. The class schedules are arranged so members can attend as many classes as they like for one fee each semester. Registration for individual classes is not necessary as MICL membership includes ALL classes. The members plan and often present classes, and all members are encouraged to participate. All classes are not-for-credit and are for the joy of learning.

There are no tests and usually no books to buy. The single membership fee is $40 per semester plus a $10 parking fee for parking adjacent to Building 6000, where the classes are held. The $40 fee covers registration and includes other campus services such as use of the library and bookstore.

An optional contribution of $10 per semester is requested to cover MICL classroom expenses such as curriculum needs, paper supplies, social activities and general costs of producing an interesting, educational environment.

MICL’s exciting trips will involve a charge for expenses incurred.

MICL Classroom Location
From the corner of Blue Gum and Carpenter, go west on Blue Gum to Second Street between the campus and Juvenile Hall buildings. Turn right (north) on Second Street to E Street. Turn right ( east) on E Street. At the stop sign you will see an older, one-story building. There is parking in the front and in the back.

MICL Membership - $40
If you DO NOT register at the MICL Information Meeting on August 25, or Online, there will be a $3 additional registration fee charged when you register. If you register in person, over the phone, fax or mail you will be charged an additional $3 registration fee.

MICL Parking - $10 (If you have a handicapped parking tag or do not drive a car, you do not need to purchase the Parking Tag.

These two can be combined for $50 and paid with Cash, Check )made payable to MJC), or Visa/MasterCard/Discover credit or debit card.

MICL Contribution - $10
Cash or check made payable to MICL - Paid directly to the MICL Treasurer, Jim McCabe - NOT to MJC Community Education.

NEW CLASSES FOR SPRING 'B' SESSION