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Show CONTINUING EDUCATION Paul G. Butterfield, Dean Carl E. Jensen, Assistant to the Dean and Director of Travel Study; Terry E. Paskins, Coordinator of Off-Campus Extension Programs; Andrew L. Gallegos, Coordinator of Conferences and Institutes Studies; Maurine R. Humphries, Coordinator of Continuing Education Home Economics; Ruth V. Knight, Coordinator of Community Development; Beth M. Orgill, Coordinator of Retired Senior Volunteer Program; Ronald Smout, Coordinator of Higher Education Services. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Continuing Education has responsibility for the development of quality programs for the adult part-time student as well as for extending services of the college faculty and facilities to the people of the community, the region, and the state. The Division is uniquely structured so that a wide variety of interests and needs of individuals and agencies can be effectively met. Specific objectives of the Continuing Education Program: 1. To provide courses and programs which meet specialized needs not satisfied by the regular college program. 2. To provide educational extension services which will improve proficiency of personnel employed in industry, business and government. 3. To be cognizant of community needs for educational programs, to keep abreast of community developments, and to serve as the liason between the community and the Schools of the College for exploration and development of new programs and use of facilities and employment of faculty members in classes, conferences and community development activities. 4. To develop new educational and service programs which serve the needs of traditional students and new audiences. PROGRAMS OF STUDY Many of the courses listed in the departmental section of the catalog will be taught through the Division in addition to those listed in the Continuing Education Section. Continuing Education provides the following programs of study: 425 |