The Division of Continuing Education has been meeting the educational and service needs of individuals, agencies and organizations throughout Nebraska for more than two decades. Those with personal, employment or family constraints may continue their education as part of the services of the Division of Continuing Education. The Division assists in overcoming the limitations frequently associated with limited access to the regular schedule of on-campus services.
The Division seeks to assist in providing courses related to both graduate and undergraduate degrees, preparing for new careers, and enhancing the general educational and cultural backgrounds of individuals. A variety of credit and non-credit short courses, workshops, conferences, and seminars also make a substantial contribution to the instructional services of the University. Schedules typically begin in September, January and late May.
UNK is a leader in the delivery of instruction through the use of technology. Courses are offered live over satellite to various locations across Nebraska, live over the Tri-Valley Distance Education Consortium fiber telecommunications network to schools located in cites around Central Nebraska, and asynchronously over the Internet. For complete and up-to-date schedule information, contact the Continuing Education office.
The Learning Edge offers a variety of personal and professional development seminars in the spring and fall at College Park in Grand Island and other locations. The Division of Continuing Education will assist in (a) developing a program, (b) designing a marketing plan, (c) preparing a budget, (d) facilitating operational details, and (e) providing physical facilities and menu services. On-site seminars are also available.
The Staff Development component provides career preparation or career enhancement for school districts, individual teachers and administrators. OUTREACH is a statewide, credit and non-credit, staff enhancement program provided by the College of Education and Division of Continuing Education. Additional design and delivery of staff development services are provided for businesses, industries and community-based services statewide. The level and range of service is determined by the needs of the group or organization. The Division of Continuing Education also collaborates with other academic units and service functions of the University to offer specialized services and activities.
The International Elderhostel Program was created for persons over 55 years of age and provides non-credit, short-term educational experiences in residential as well as off-site locations throughout the year. UNK is one of the original institutions to become associated with the national Elderhostel movement and now offers nine week-long instructional programs with content unique to Nebraska.
16 May 2005
