Ever wonder why you can handle a stressful situation one day but feel overwhelmed by something that normally seems manageable on another? The Window of Tolerance is a simple framework for understanding how stress affects our brains and bodies, and why our ability to think clearly, communicate, make decisions, and cope can change from moment to moment.

In this Comet Talk, Dr. Liv will explore what happens when we move into fight-or-flight mode, shut down, or feel stuck somewhere in between. We’ll discuss how stress responses can show up at any age and in everyday situations, such as navigating school, work, friendships, family, health concerns, life transitions, caregiving, relationships, or changes in routine. Participants will learn how to recognize their own patterns, understand why everyone has a different “window,” and practice practical strategies for returning to a place where thinking, learning, problem-solving, and connecting with others feel more manageable. You’ll leave with a new way to understand your stress responses and tools you can use when your brain and body start to feel overwhelmed or go offline.

Dr. Olivia “Liv” Stull holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and is the founder of Learning with Dr. Liv, LLC. With experience spanning hospitals, classrooms, nonprofits, and college settings, she specializes in translating psychology and neuroscience research into practical tools people can actually use in everyday life. Her work focuses especially on understanding neurodivergence, strengthening executive functioning, supporting motivation, managing stress, and making sense of how the brain works. Through workshops, lectures, and individual coaching, Dr. Liv helps people build strategies that work with their brains rather than against them.

This class is available both in-person and live on Zoom.

Water is life. In this course, we explore where our water comes from, how water gets to people, and water challenges facing communities across northern Arizona. Topics include hydrology, groundwater, springs, watersheds, and the scientific processes that influence water availability in the arid southwest. Through a scientific lens, participants will examine how climate variability, drought, and changing water demands affect the water systems that sustain communities, ecosystems, and economies. Science communications and citizen science are included. The course blends short lectures, guest speakers, interactive discussions, and optional field experiences to explore physical systems delivering water to homes. By the end of the class, participants will understand the water systems in which they are a part of, the natural and human factors that influence water availability, and will develop new tools to support their active civic engagement in community water conversations and decision making.

Co-instructors Michellsey Benally and Chris Kuzdas have combined decades of experience working with communities across the landscapes of the West and beyond.

Michellsey serves as the Grand Canyon Trust's Water Advocacy Manager, working alongside tribal and rural communities to safeguard groundwater in the Grand Canyon and Little Colorado River regions. Prior to that she worked at the Arizona Department of Water Resources managing groundwater regulation across the state.

Chris earned a PhD from Arizona State University. He currently serves as the Arizona Water Program Director for the Environmental Defense Fund. He serves on the Governor's Water Policy Council and spends his time collaborating with local communities to shape water policy discussions and decisions that impact them.

• This class meets 10/27, 10/29, 11/03, 11/5 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
• In addition to the four meeting times in the classroom/zoom, there will be an optional field trip that will be in-person only, as well as an optional community service opportunity. Details on these meetings are still to-be-determined.

This Fall 2026 Water & Society class pairs with a governance and policy focused Water & Society offered in the Spring semester.

Social media doesn't have to mean posting every day, chasing trends, or trying to go viral. In this practical, hands-on course, small-business owners, entrepreneurs, and local service providers will learn how to build a simple, sustainable social media presence that supports real business goals.

Participants will learn how to choose the right platforms for their audience, develop an easy-to-follow content strategy, create engaging posts and short-form videos, write effective captions and calls to action, and turn social media engagement into meaningful business opportunities. The course will introduce five essential content pillars: education, showcasing, behind-the-scenes, community, and social proof.

Through guided exercises, participants will identify their primary social media platform, develop content ideas, and create a simple first-week posting plan they can put into action immediately. The course also covers engagement strategies, meaningful social media metrics, and ways to build a repeatable content system.

Participants will leave with a practical social media framework, content ideas, and a plan for building a consistent and purposeful online presence. 

Instructor Rachel Starke is a freelance marketing professional with experience leading marketing initiatives for both small businesses and larger organizations. Her background includes working as a Digital Marketing Specialist, Social Media Manager, and Marketing Manager. She has experience in social media strategy, content creation, digital communications, analytics, and campaign development across multiple industries. She now brings that experience to her freelance work, helping small businesses build practical, effective marketing systems.

Rachel also holds a Master of Education, giving her a strong foundation in communication, audience engagement, and making complex concepts approachable. Her combination of professional marketing experience and an educator’s perspective allows her to teach business owners how to create a social media presence that is strategic, sustainable, and connected to real business goals.

• This class is intended for anyone requiring total First Aid, CPR, and AED training for infant, child, and adult. 
• This is an OSHA approved workplace required training. 
• For blended courses, students are expected to complete an online course, and after completion, do a skills test in person.
  •  After you register, an online key access code will be sent to your email address from AHA to complete the online course. You must complete all 32 modules!
  • At the end of the online course, you will receive a completion certificate that you will bring with you to the scheduled skills testing. 
  • The skills testing is scheduled by the instructor via email and will take place at the CCC Page Center. 
  • * Time listed for course is for the in-person skills testing only*

All AHA courses have a 2 year certification. Students will receive an e-card upon successful completion of course. 

• This class is intended for medical providers and those applying for programs in the medical field (i.e. EMT, CNA, MA, Physicians, RN, Dentists, etc.)
  • Note: course will fulfill the enrollment pre-requisite for EMS 131, Emergency Medical Technician and NUR 110, Nursing Assistant I
• This is a medical course for CPR & AED for infant, child, & adult only.  No First Aid. 
• Time listed for course is for the in-person skills testing only.

All AHA courses have a 2-year certification. Students will receive an e-card upon successful completion of course

Aging is not simply a process of growing older—it is an opportunity to reflect, redefine, and discover new possibilities. This class offers a supportive space to examine both the challenges and gifts of aging while imagining new directions for the years ahead in order to live a more meaningful and engaged life.

Topics include: Living and Aging Consciously, Life Review and Harvesting, Finding Meaning and Purpose, Discovering Paths for Creativity and Connection, and Leaving a Legacy. It features lectures, readings, small group activities and large group discussions.

The goal is not to define one “right” way to age, but to explore the many ways we can continue to grow, contribute, connect, and create a life of purpose and potential.

Instructor Barbara Shovers, M.A., is a life coach, gerontologist, and community college instructor. She is a certified Seminar Leader for Sage-ing International and has given classes and workshops on Conscious Aging since 2002.

The class meets Monday, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Learn to Use AI Tools for Productivity and Creativity (Beginner-Friendly)

This hands-on course helps nontechnical learners become comfortable using free AI tools to boost productivity, creativity, and confidence at work, in school, or at home. You’ll start from zero and learn how to write effective AI “prompts” (simple instructions you type into an AI tool). By the end of the course, you’ll be using prompts at an intermediate level to generate ideas, draft content, organize projects, and explore creative possibilities. The final 30 minutes of each class are open Q&A and collaborative practice. 

You don’t need to be a strong writer, designer, or marketer to get real results. You also don’t need to think of yourself as “artistic” to create eye-catching social media posts, or even a fun illustrated storybook for a child or grandchild.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

1. Improve productivity for work, freelancing, or school
2. Learn faster using AI as a practice and coaching partner for languages and other skills
3. Explore new frontiers in writing, design, and creative projects with confidence.
4. Refresh your knowldege with the free ebook we use in class using examples, customizable prompting templates, helpful tips, and additional resources. 

What to bring: A laptop (or tablet) that can access the internet. You should be comfortable with basic computer skills like typing, writing emails, web browsing.

Instructor: Ariel Strong has worked in software development since the early 1990s. She hosts the Northern Arizona AI Meetup and founded FireFlight, a local business applying AI to problems related to community resilience, sustainability, and safety.

Class meets on four Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec 3.

Why do we avoid things we care about, repeat patterns that are not working, or wait to feel motivated before taking action? This practical course explores why our brains get stuck in cycles of procrastination, perfectionism, avoidance, anxiety, and overwhelm.

Participants will learn research-informed strategies for recognizing what is getting in the way, responding differently to uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and taking manageable steps toward what matters to them. Each session will include practical examples, guided activities, individual reflection, and tools participants can use in everyday life.

This is an educational, skills-based course, not group therapy. Participants will be welcome to share their thoughts and experiences with the class, but personal disclosure will never be required.

Instructor Dr. Olivia Stull is the founder of Learning with Dr. Liv, LLC, where she provides education and consultation on topics related to neurodiversity, executive functioning, motivation, stress, and human behavior. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and has extensive experience developing and facilitating psychoeducational programs in hospitals, classrooms, colleges, nonprofit organizations, counseling centers, and community settings. Her workshops are designed to make complex psychological concepts approachable, engaging, and genuinely useful.  

This class meets on four Tuesdays: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.