Community Education
The college recognizes that education is a lifelong process and strives to meet the needs of the community and help develop the potential ability of all individuals. The college offers a variety of community education or non-credit courses. The courses are usually hobby, leisure, or non-traditional in nature and are offered in a flexible manner. They are offered at locations geographically convenient to various segments of the community including on SIC's main campus near Harrisburg, at the SIC White County Center in Carmi and various locations in Gallatin, Pope and Hardin counties. At SIC, we recognize the importance of each segment of the community to our mission and encourage interest and participation in the fulfillment of that mission through a variety of programs directed towards the adult learner.
Community Services
SIC frequently hosts seminars, workshops, and drive-in conferences for special groups and the general public. The topics range from consumer, educational, and business interests to those with more hobby or leisure time activities. The College is willing to work with outside organizations in cooperative planning and developing programs to meet their particular needs. An estimated 11,000 people utilize the College annually for different events and activities.
Adult Basic Education
Find out more about GED test prep courses and GED testing at SIC.
Food Service Sanitation
Spring 2026 Certification/Recertification Class
FOS 112 .5 credit - Online - Cost is $121
To register for the class, call 618-252-5400, ext. 4120.
*Exams will be given during class.
Schedule
| Course | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOS 112 A | 1/24/2026 | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | G116 |
| FOS 112 B | 4/18/2026 | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | G116 |
| FOS 112 C | 5/2/2026 | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | G116 |
Community Trapshooting Tournament
Please join Head Coach Jordan Hammersley and the SIC Claybreakers for a Trapshooting Tournament!
Squads of 5 will run on the hour, every hour from 11:00AM-3:00PM
Cost: $24.00 per round of 100 birds; $6.00 per 25.
This tournament is open to all ages.Those under 18 must have a parent/guardian with them.
Pre-register by emailing Jordan Hammersley at Jordan.Hammersley@sic.edu.
Carmi College for Kids – dates begin!
Stop by the White County Center between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday – Thursday to register your child for these fun summer classes. Class cost is due at the time of registration.
Supply fees are paid directly to the instructor when you drop your child off for the class.
If you have questions please call the White County Center at 618-382-8869 or email terri.absher@sic.edu.
COCONUT BIRDHOUSE … JUNE 1, 10:00 –11:00 am CE03 060 X1
Students will paint and create a birdhouse from a real island coconut. Lorelei Stone, instructor Ages 7-11 Cost: $5 + Supply fee: $5
STEPPING STONES … JUNE 1, 1:00-2:00 pm CE03 060X2
Students will paint and decorate their own concrete stepping stones. Lorelei Stone, instructor Ages 7-11 Cost: $5 + Supply fee: $5
BABYSITTING BASICS … JUNE 7, 10:00 am-12:00 pm CE03 060X19
Topics include: customized caregiver profile, safe feeding, purposeful play ideas, safety guidelines and more! Non-certifiable course.
*Kennedy Cook, instructor Ages 12 – 14 Cost: $10 + Supply fee: $5
*Kennedy Cook is a non-licensed instructor. This class is not for certification.
UNICORNS! …JUNE 7, 1:00 –2:00 pm CE03 060 X4
Who doesn’t love unicorns? An hour of games, crafts, and stories dedicated to these mythical creatures is planned.
Emily Williams, instructor Ages 4-6 Cost $5 + Supply fee: $5
DRAGONS! …JUNE 7, 2:45 –3:45 pm CE03 060 X3
Mystical, magical dragons! An hour of games, crafts, and stories dedicated to these mythical creatures is planned.
Emily Williams, instructor Ages 4-6 Cost $5 + Supply fee: $5
CATERPILLAR>BUTTERFLY … JUNE 8-10, 10:00-11:30 am CE03 060 X12
Celebrate the wondrous transformation in three class sessions including songs, stories, and activities.
Sharon Whitsitt, instructor Ages 5-7 Cost $15 + Supply fee: $5
PROTECT YOURSELF ONLINE …JUNE 9, 10:00-11:00 am CE03 060 X6
The Internet can be a great place to talk to your friends, play games, shop, and learn. Sadly, the internet can also put our identities, our reputations, and even our physical safety at risk, so it’s important for you to understand how to avoid the potential dangers.
Presented by First Bank Ages 11-13 Cost: Free
OPERATION GRATITUDE 1… JUNE 10, 10:00-11:00 am CE03 060 X22
Show your support of our military/first responders by writing letters and creative notes of encouragement.
Kristin Smiddie, instructor Ages 8 – 10 Cost: $5
OPERATION GRATITUDE 2… JUNE 10, 1:00-2:00 pm CE03 060X23
Show your support of our military/first responders by writing letters and creative notes of encouragement.
Kristin Smiddie, instructor Ages 8 – 10 Cost: $5
PAINTING WOOD SHAPES… JUNE 15, 10:00 am-12:00 pm CE03 060 X7
Students will paint and decorate their own wood shape suitable for hanging on their wall or door.
Lorelei Stone, instructor Ages 11-13 Cost $10 + Supply fee: $5
SUMMER WREATH… June 15, 1:00-3:00 pm CE03 060 X11
Students will create their own mesh summer wreath.
Lorelei Stone, instructor Ages 11-13 Cost: $10 + Supply fee: $5
SEASHELL CRAFT …JUNE 28, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm CE03 060 X14
Students will enjoy this fun project using real seashells from the seashore!
Debbie Haley, instructor Ages 8-10 Cost $5 + Supply fee: $5
HELPFUL FIRST AID … JUNE 29, 10:00-11:00 am CE03 060X13
It’s important to provide medical care and seek help as quickly as possible. Young people are able to do their part if trained properly!
Jim Totten, instructor Ages 10- 13 Cost: $10 + Supply fee: $5
TREASURE CHEST –A …July 6, 1:00 – 2:00 pm CE03 060 X15
Every child needs a special box to keep jewelry/treasures. In this fun class each student will create and customize a box to take home.
Emily Williams, instructor Ages 4-7 Cost $5 + Supply fee: $5
TREASURE CHEST –B …July 6, 2:45 – 3:45 pm CE03 060X17
Every child needs a special box to keep jewelry/treasures. In this fun class each student will create and customize a box to take home.
Emily Williams, instructor Ages 4-7 Cost $5 + Supply fee: $5
CHRISTMAS IN JULY!… July 8, 10:00-11:00 am CE03 060 X16
Students will create several cute Christmas tree ornaments.
Lorelei Stone, instructor Ages 7-11 Cost $5 + Supply fee: $5
MASON JAR ART… July 8, 1:00-2:00 pm CE03 060 X5
Students will transform a Mason jar into a decorative garden light.
Lorelei Stone, instructor Ages 11 – 13 Cost $5 + Supply fee: $5
Pre-K and Birth-to-Two Years Old Screenings
Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free prekindergarten screenings Monday, Sept. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Southeastern Illinois College’s Learning Commons located in A building.
The screenings take about 45 minutes and include hearing, vision, speech, language and coordination tests. Head Start personnel will be available to discuss their program, and families should bring a copy of the child’s official birth certificate (that will be kept) and two most recent paycheck stubs for the pre-K screening.
All children living within the college district who are three years of age by screening day are eligible for Pre-K. SIC’s district includes Saline, Gallatin, Hardin, Pope and much of White counties. It also includes the southeast corner of Hamilton and the northeast corner of Johnson, as well as small border areas in East Williamson and South Hamilton counties.
Free screenings for children newborn to two years, will also be held Monday, Sept. 20. These screenings will take place at the Mary Jo Oldham Center for Child Study located on SIC’s campus.
To schedule a screening for your child, please call (618) 252-5400 and enter ext. 3411 for pre-K screenings or ext. 3415 for birth to two screenings by Friday, Sept. 17. Space is limited and appointments will be taken on a first-call basis. Everyone (including the children) will be required to wear a mask and are asked to social distance with other participants.
Senior Adults Smartphone Class
My Smartphone Makes Me Feel Dumb! is a class specifically for ages 62+. Content will be class-driven, but may include such topics as maneuvering between screens, loading and deleting apps, adding info to the home screen, adding contacts, setting up and using voicemail, and topics of interest requested by attendees.
This class taught by Amy Craig will be held Tuesday, April 6, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10, with a limit of 8 seats.
For more information and to register, email terri.absher@sic.edu or call 618-382-8869, or stop by the Center — open Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
GEC High School Basketball Tournament
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday starting at 5:30 p.m.
No games on Wednesday