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Celebrating 40 Years of Service

In January of 1957, the Georgia Center began serving as the continuing education arm of The University of Georgia's teaching, research, and service components. Throughout 1997, the Center will be "Celebrating 40 Years of Service..." in a number of ways, highlighted by a three-day conference for the field of adult and continuing education in September.

Faculty Spotlight

Richard A. LaFleur, as head of UGA's Department of Classics, teaches Latin through both on-campus, classroom classes and, for almost 23 years now, through University System of Georgia Independent Study courses.

UGA and Walter Barnard Hill Awards and Lecture

Each year, UGA honors Walter Barnard Hill, University of Georgia chancellor 1899-1905, through an awards program for public service faculty/representatives and a lecture series. The 1997 award recipients and a summary of last fall's lecture.

Gerontology Outreach Program

The Georgia Center for Continuing Education, in partnership with UGA's Gerontology Center, announced this past fall the development of this new program to provide a range of services for older adults and caregivers

Distance Education at the Georgia Center

A number of initiatives are helping the Georgia Center to bring the application of distance education technology beyond promise and into practice.

DISTANCEducation

Jerry Hargis, associate director for communications services, considers "Distance Education's Role in Fostering "Functional Adulthood"

I've Been Thinking...

Grover Andrews, associate director for instructional services, reflects on the Georgia Center's 40th anniversary.

Georgia Center Awards and Recognition Program

UGA Vice President Recognized by State Legislature

Georgia Center Administrators Inducted into International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame

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