Community Education
Spring 2026 Community Education Workshops
Mat-Su College is excited to announce the return of our Community Education classes, designed to provide engaging, non-credit learning opportunities for the public. Whether you're looking to develop a new skill, explore a creative passion, or simply meet others with similar interests, our community education courses are here to inspire and connect.
These classes are open to everyone—no prior experience or academic requirements needed! From arts and crafts to professional development, there’s something for all ages and interests.
January Classes
American Heart Assoc.- First Aid and CPR/ AED
Course Description: The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs an OSHA-compliant course completion card—or anyone who simply wants to be ready to respond in an emergency. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
Fee: $85.00
Instructor: Stephen Robertson
Date: Friday Jan 16th
Time: 6:00- 9:30 pm
Format: In Person Mat-Su College SGH 145 Class limit to 9 people
Register for this class through our Community Education Portal.
Course Description: Learn easy steps in social dance so you can experience the joy of dancing. This beginner class is open to everyone; even experienced dancers can benefit from this class. After learning a few steps, you can feel confident enough to dance with someone. In four weeks, you can learn the Cha Cha, Waltz, and Disco. These dances have basic steps which will enable you to continue to learn other styles of dance, such as Tango, Swing, Fox Trot, and a few Character dances.
Instructor: Sharon Peek
Offered once a week for 4 weeks
Dates: Tuesdays- January 6, January 13, January 20, January 27
Time 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Format: In-person at Mat-Su College Café in JKB
Class limit 20 students. Class minimum 10 students.
February Classes
American Heart Assoc.- Basic Life Support
Course Description: The BLS Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals and trained first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of settings, as well as individuals enrolled in a healthcare training program. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion eCard, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
Instructor: Stephen Robertson
Date: Friday Feb 6th
Time: 6:00-9:30 pm
Format: In Person Mat-Su College SGH 145 Class limit to 9 people
Register for this class through our Community Education Portal.
Course Description: Learn easy steps in social dance so you can experience the joy of dancing. This beginner class is open to everyone; even experienced dancers can benefit from this class. After learning a few steps, you can feel confident enough to dance with someone. In four weeks, you can learn the Cha Cha, Waltz, and Disco. These dances have basic steps which will enable you to continue to learn other styles of dance, such as Tango, Swing, Fox Trot, and a few Character dances.
Instructor: Sharon Peek
Offered once a week for 4 weeks
Dates: Thursdays - February 5, February 12, February 19, February 26
Time 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Format: In-person at Mat-Su College, FSM 202
Class limit 15 students. Class minimum 10 students.
Sounds like we have a lot of Dance to work on, but REMEMBER, Dance is a workout for the brain as much as the body. It requires learning choreography, spatial awareness, and rhythm, which can improve memory. Dance is a practice in focusing solely on the movement and music. We keep it easy to learn, so LET’S GO and GET MOVIN’. This class meets once a week for four weeks. Each session is 90 minutes.
Instructor: Sharon Peek
Offered once a week for 4 weeks
Dates: Tuesdays - February 3, February 10, February 17, February 24
Time 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Format: In-person at Mat-Su College, FSM 202
Class limit 15 students. Class minimum 10 students.
March Classes
American Heart Assoc.- Advanced Life Support
Course Description: ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiac arrest, stroke, or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, critical care/intensive care, and surgery such as Physicians, Nurses, and Paramedics, as well as others who need an ACLS course completion card for a job or other requirement. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
Instructor: Stephen Robertson
Date: Sat Mar 28th
Time: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm 1 hour lunch break
Format: In Person Mat-Su College SGH 145 Class limit to 9 people
Register for this class through our Community Education Portal.
April Classes
American Heart Assoc.- First Aid and CPR/ AED
Course Description: The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs an OSHA-compliant course completion card—or anyone who simply wants to be ready to respond in an emergency. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
Fee: $85.00
Instructor: Stephen Robertson
Date: Friday Apr 3rd
Time: 6:00- 9:30 pm
Format: In Person Mat-Su College SGH 145 Class limit to 9 people
Register for this class through our Community Education Portal.
American Heart Assoc.- Basic Life Support
Course Description: The BLS Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals and trained first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of settings, as well as individuals enrolled in a healthcare training program. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion eCard, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
Instructor: Stephen Robertson
Date: Friday Apr 17th
Time: 6:00-9:30 pm
Format: In Person Mat-Su College SGH 145 Class limit to 9 people
Register for this class through our Community Education Portal.
May Classes
American Heart Assoc.- Advanced Life Support
Course Description: ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiac arrest, stroke, or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, critical care/intensive care, and surgery such as Physicians, Nurses, and Paramedics, as well as others who need an ACLS course completion card for a job or other requirement. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
Instructor: Stephen Robertson
Date: Sat May 2nd
Time: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm 1 hour lunch break
Format: In Person Mat-Su College SGH 145 Class limit to 9 people
Register for this class through our Community Education Portal.
Notice of Availability:Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at: www.uaa.alaska.edu/safety. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, you can stop by the UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus or request a copy be mailed to you by calling 907-786-1120 or emailing police@uaa.alaska.edu. You may also stop by the UAA Dean of Students Office in Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus or request a copy be mailed to you by calling 907-786-1214 or emailing uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.