Spring 2008 Access available now!

Our Access publication highlights outreach programs for the upcoming semester. The spring 2008 edition is available now as a downloadable Adobe Reader file (PDF).

Who are we and what do we do?

Continuing Education/Extension (CEE) can work with you to develop educational programs (both credit and non-credit) that enable individuals to earn degrees and certificates, meet licensure requirements, accomplish professional goals, participate in conferences, and pursue leisure and academic interests.

"It was a pleasure working with the CEE office. The overall success of my workshops can clearly be attributed in part to the very successful work they do."

- Jim Wiener Ph.D., River Studies

Who do we work with?

University academic and administrative units; area school districts and educational agencies; health care organizations; professional associations; local, state and federal governments; and various community organizations.

"The cooperation of the CEE office and it's programmers is tremendous. In partnership, we developed a very successful environmental education program. I would heartily recommend using the Continuing Education office when planning programs, workshops and scientific meetings."

- Michael Dewy, U.S. Geological Survey, Upper Midwest Enviromental Sciences Center (retired)

How can we help you?

- Program development, including audience identification, needs assessment, market research, content development and speaker identification.

- Program implementation, including budget development, marketing, instructor arrangements, logistical arrangements (facilities, equipment, food service, lodging), pre-registration, on-site registration, revenue and expense management, report generation, Continuing Education Unit (CEU) reporting and program evaluation.

"My experience with CEE working with the youth programs has been great! I continue to teach programs every summer because not only do the students learn new things, but I do too."

- Sandra Koster, Ph.D., Chemistry

Where can we offer programs?

On-campus, off-campus, throughout the state and beyond.

"The service, planning and support provided by CEE has been outstanding. CEE employs the finest conference planners in the entire Midwest (and perhaps beyond)."

- Michael Nelson, Ph.D., Dean, College of Science and Allied Health

Why should you work with us?

1. Benefit from our experience in program development and delivery.
2. Receive administrative support while freeing you to focus on program content.
3. Provide visibility for your department or organization.
4. Develop the service portion of your promotion and tenure files.
5. Receive compensation for your instructional service.

"We (Chileda) chose to partner with CEE because of its excellent reputation and its ability to market to a large audience. Programs offered in the past have been very timely topics, and the organization and quality of the programs have been excellent."

- Diane Hietpas, Chileda Institute

What financial arrangements can be made?

CEE can take full financial risk or develop other revenue sharing arrangements.

"The assistance of CEE staff in coordinating details of the Women in Leadership Forum was outstanding. The forum planners need and received excellent advice and support from experienced CEE staff. It truly made a very positive difference. Thanks!"

- Women in Leadership planning committee (members)