We enrich lives through learning by providing exceptional programs in a stimulating environment with superior service.
Core Business
The core business of the Georgia Center is to provide outstanding educational programs and services, connecting the University with lifelong learners throughout the world. The Center designs, develops and delivers a variety of educational programs to meet the learning needs of a diverse population.
The Center offers a dynamic learning environment — an ideal on-campus location for classes, conferences or special events.
• Conferences, seminars, institutes and workshops
• Professional and personal development — classroom, online, and certificate programs
• Customized training — your choice of format and location
• College credit courses through University System of Georgia Independent and Distance Learning and eCore (Georgia's College Core Curriculum Online)
• Service and Outreach programs
• International continuing education
History
The Center opened in 1957 with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (through a 1953 grant) and the State of Georgia, and was the second of the "Kellogg Centers," the first opening at Michigan State University in 1951. Today, there are 13 such centers, ten in the U.S., and one each in Costa Rica, Great Britain, and Honduras. In 1984, the Foundation awarded UGA a second grant, part of which was earmarked for programs at the Georgia Center. The grant was matched by the State of Georgia to renovate and expand the Center.
Educational Programs
As the continuing education arm of The University of Georgia's teaching, research, and service components, the Georgia Center fulfills its mission through award-winning credit and non-credit programs and courses. Faculty members from across the UGA campus participate actively in the program development process. The Georgia Center's team of event planners and instructional designers creates customized conferences, meetings, special events, and online courses that improve lives through learning.
Facility
The Georgia Center houses under one roof:
• 200 hotel rooms and suites
• Five executive boardrooms
• 18 completely renovated meeting rooms with the latest technology
• Two auditoriums — 375 and 600 seats
• Exhibit space — 9,000 square feet
• Business Center with copy and fax services, as well as computer/Internet access
• Spacious banquet areas for up to 600 guests
• Computer lab
• Wireless Internet access throughout all public spaces
• Two Restaurants — The Savannah Room and The Courtyard Café
• Gift Shop
For more information about The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education, contact Dr. Bill Crowe, Director, at 706-542-3451, e-mail: William.Crowe@georgiacenter.uga.edu, or 1-800-488-7827. Please include your postal address in your e-mail.
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