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Show * I f ".:•.-».?' "V:i&'l/- CONTINUING EDUCATION Paul G. Butterfield, Dean John F. Gisler, Assistant Dean Dix W. Cloward, Assistant Dean 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. To accomplish this end, three general areas, Evening and Off-Campus Programs, Community Development, and Summer School have been developed. Evening and Off-Campus Programs-The Evening and Off- Campus progam offers both degree and non-degree courses, on and off campus, for adults who desire to work toward a baccalaureate degree, certificates of proficiency or completion; or for those who desire self-improvement in vocational or avoca- tional pursuits. The location of off-campus sites are determined by the needs and requests of groups of students or of business, industry, or governmental agencies. Community Development-Community development is an area in which the College endeavors to bridge the gap between acquisition and application of knowledge. The coordinators of community development programs assists in bringing the expertise of the departments of the College to bear on community problems. Community development involves a wide range of activities, which include work with citizens groups and with municipal employees and the problems of municipal government. Summer School—Summer School provides an opportunity for the student to accelerate his educational program by offering a full quarter of work. In addition, credit and non-credit conferences, institutes, and workshops are conducted throughout the summer for youth and adults, Travel-Study tours are conducted in the United States and in foreign countries. Specific objectives of the Continuing Education Program are as follows: 1. To provide a curricular program for those who cannot normally pursue an educational program during the day. 349 |
