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Spring 2025 - industrial supervision


A study of key skills needed for effective supervision—planning,supervision organization, motivation and leadership. To effectively supervise a group, there are foundational principles that must be integrated into the key skills including professional and ethical responsibilities, communication, and change management. Understanding and valuing one’s personality and the personalities of others is critical to be an effective supervisor. 

  • Course Price: $450  
  • Class Dates:
    • Friday, January 17, 2025 
    • Friday, January 24, 2025 
    • Friday, January 31, 2025   
  • Class Meeting Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
  • Location: Ummel 139, MSSU Campus 
  • Instructor: Dr. Mateus Pizarro 
  • Available Seats: 28 
  • Last Day to Register: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 
  • Register for the Course: Industrial Supervision - Spring 2025

For more information about the course, please contact Dr. Mateus Pizarro at Pizarro-M@mssu.edu.


Fall 2024 - Clay Techniques 


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A hands on ceramics workshop for both beginners and established clay artists.  Students may create functional or non-functional items utilizing the potter’s wheel or by using various hand building techniques. Glazing using food-safe glazes and high temperature firings are part of the course.

  • Monday, August 19 - Monday, December 4
  • Class meets on Monday's from 5pm- 8pm
  • Fine Arts Building Room 111
  • Instructor Levi Butts
  • Cost: $550 includes $110 studio materials fee.

For more information about the course, please contact Mr. Frank Pishkur at pishkur-f@mssu.edu.

Fall 2024 - Six Sigma Green Belt Training


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Fall 2024 - Six Sigma Green Belt Training

Six Sigma is a data-driven methodology used to improve a product or process. Dozens of six sigma improvement tools and techniques are taught. The course is highly interactive. Many hands-on simulations, exercises, and case studies are used to apply theory. Minitab Statistical Software is used to teach Six Sigma. This course enables individuals to earn Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

  • Course Price: $2,200
  • Class Dates: Friday, October 4, 2024 to Friday November 22, 2024.
  • Class Meeting Time: Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Every Friday starting Oct. 4 through Nov.22)
  • Location: Ummel Technology, Room 139, MSSU Campus
  • Instructor: Dr. Elke Howe
  • Available Seats: 18
  • Last Day to Register: Thursday, September 26, 2024
For more information about the course, please contact Dr. Elke Howe at howe-e@mssu.edu.