Check the “Frequently Asked Questions” list
below
to find answers to common inquiries:
What
is New Frontiers?
What
is the purpose of New Frontiers?
Who
may become a New Frontiers member?
Where
can I find more information about New Frontiers?
Should
I attend “Open House?”
What
is New Member’s Coffee?
What
activities are available to New Frontiers Members?
How
much are New Frontiers membership dues?
How
can I get a schedule or course catalog if I don’t have a computer?
How
many classes can I take at a time?
When
and where are New Frontiers classes and events held?
What
do I do if I can’t attend an event that I have signed up for?
The
class I signed up for was full. How do I know if space has become available?
How
do I locate New Frontiers officers, council members or committee chairs?
How
do I communicate questions or suggestions to the New Frontiers governing
council?
I’m
going to a class or event but I don’t know how to get there. Where can I find
directions?
How
can I find the facilitator name and contact information?
What is New Frontiers?
New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning is a peer-led,
self-directed, self-supported organization of more than 350 members, sponsored
by Mesa Community College.
What is the purpose of New Frontiers?
New Frontiers is a multi-purpose organization:
· Exploring, developing and expanding of new territories
for learning.
· Building new educational and social resources for
colleges.
· Serving ourselves and the communities in which we
live.
Where can I find more information about New
Frontiers?
Information is available on the New Frontiers website:
www.newfrontiers-mesa.org
Or by writing to:
New Frontiers
c/o Center for Continuing and Community Education
165 North Centennial Way, Room 208
Mesa, Arizona 85201
Or by calling:
(480) 461-7497
Should I attend “Open House?”
You should attend Open House if you are considering
becoming a NFLL member or if you already belong. This is a chance to
discuss topics with the facilitators and presenters, gather information about
learning opportunities, become a member or enroll in upcoming classes.
What is New
Member’s Coffee?
If you have just joined NFLL it is suggested that you
attend the “New Member’s Coffee” event that is scheduled soon after each Open
House. It is a great time to meet other new members and learn about upcoming
events and opportunities to participate.
What activities are available to New Frontiers
Members?
New Frontiers members are able to participate in many
ways:
· Meaningful participation in the setting of goals and
activities for our own learning.
· Access to learning opportunities presented by members
and guest presenters.
· More than 50 classes available every semester.
· Pleasurable social gatherings in both structured and
unstructured settings.
· Opportunities to volunteer in many worthy projects.
· Sharing of interests, knowledge and experience.
· Intriguing tours and trips, both near and far.
Who may become a New Frontiers member?
Membership is
available to individuals interested in lifelong learning. While the majority of
our members reside in the East Valley we have members from all around the
greater Phoenix area.
How much are New Frontiers membership dues?
Currently dues are $70 per year or
$50 per semester per member.
How can I get a schedule or course catalog if I
don’t have a computer?
The Class Schedule is published twice yearly prior to the Spring and Fall
semesters. It is available to all active and potential New Frontiers
members. Call (480) 461-7497, or write to:
New Frontiers
c/o Center for Continuing and Community Education
165 North Centennial Way, Room 208
Mesa, Arizona 85201
How many classes can I take at a time?
You may register for as many classes as you wish. Please be sure to check for schedule conflicts. Some classes have multiple sessions occuring
weekly, while others may only occur
once. Travel programs or social activities may occasionally
conflict with a session of a class.
When and where are New Frontiers classes and
events held?
New Frontiers publishes a Class Schedule every
Spring and Fall semester giving locations and times of each class. A
supporting calendar is also available on the web site showing events, trips, and committee meetings along with their locations and times.
What do I do if I can’t attend an event that I
have signed up for?
Contact the facilitator for that event as soon as
possible as some events may have waiting lists. If you registered for the class
through one of the affiliated centers, contact the center
where you registered.
The class I signed up for was full. How do I
know if space has become available?
If you were placed on a waiting list you will be contacted if space becomes available before the first
meeting. Space becomes available in three different ways:
· Someone is unable to attend and advises the
facilitator.
· A larger facility is used to accommodate the greater
demand.
· Another class is scheduled to handle the overflow.
Availability is handled in order of registration.
How do I locate New Frontiers officers, council
members or committee chairs?
On the New Frontiers Homepage, click on the NF Council
button at the top right corner of the page. An e-mail address for the council and each committee is listed.
How do I communicate questions or suggestions to
the New Frontiers governing council?
As a New Frontiers member you may present your
concerns, suggestions, ideas or issues by phone, postal mail, contact form, or council e-mails as listed on the New Frontiers website contact page. You may always speak with any officer or committee chairperson. It is best to contact the specific committee chair
regarding an issue related to the activities of that committee.
You also have available two Members at Large. These are members elected to represent you at Council meetings and are always available
to hear from members. Check the NF Council link in the upper right corner of every web page for the names of your current representatives.
Opportunities are also available during membership
meetings and members are always invited to attend council meetings as guests. All New Frontiers meetings are open to the membership. Please be advised that Council
meetings have a predetermined agenda so issues presented at a meeting may
be placed on the agenda and addressed during a
future meeting. Check the Calendar for date, time and location.
I’m going to a class or event but I don’t know
how to get there. Where can I find directions?
The location is listed in the schedule and calendar.
Three documents help you to find the exact location.
· New Frontiers Class Location Map – A map of the East
Valley indicating the location of the facility or campus hosting the event.
Inside the back cover of the Class Schedule and on-line.
· MCC Campus Map – A map of the Mesa Community College
Southern and Dobson campus with building locations and parking facilities.
· RMMCC Campus Map – A map of the Mesa Community College
Red Mountain campus with building locations and parking facilities.
· NFLL Classroom Assignments – A
listing of classes showing dates, locations and rooms.
These documents may be viewed by clicking on the
Schedule button on the New Frontiers website and are also included in the
membership package that is mailed to each member prior to the beginning of the
fall and spring semesters.
How can I find the facilitator name and contact
information?
To protect the privacy of our members, personal
contact information is not posted on the web site but is located in the NFLL Members Directory mailed to
active members.
The Class Schedule
(mailed to active members) includes the names of presenters and
facilitators with contact information.
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