FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2008
CONTACT: Melanie Baer
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Melanie.Baer@georgiacenter.uga.edu
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Melanie Baer to Become President of GAEA, Ruth Bettandorff Re-elected Director-at-Large
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Athens, GA - (March 3, 2008) - Melanie Baer, Conference & Program Development at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel, will serve as president of the Georgia Adult Education Association (GAEA). Ruth Bettandorff, Learning Services, will begin a second two-year term as a GAEA director-at-large. Both will be sworn into office at GAEA's annual meeting in Hiawassee, Georgia, March 9-11.
Established in 1955, GAEA is an organization involved in the continuing education and training of Georgia citizens. Members represent universities, colleges, technical institutes, government, business and industry, and professional associations.
Baer will serve a two-year term as GAEA president. She was formerly vice president of operations for the organization. Her responsibilities as president will include overseeing daily operations of GAEA, representing GAEA at meetings and conferences, and working with the board of directors to make sure the needs of the membership are met.
"I am excited about serving as GAEA president. I have been involved with GAEA since 1999," Baer said. "One of my main goals is to increase membership and encourage committee-work and interaction among members. Staying connected with others in the field of adult and continuing education has afforded me many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. I look forward to serving the organization, and I hope to share the same opportunities IÕve experienced with others."
Bettandorff was elected to her first term as director-at-large in 2006. She previously served as GAEA's vice president of programs. According to Bettandorff, GAEA plays an important role for adult students and adult educators. "GAEA is the primary adult education association in Georgia. This is the association that everyone involved in working with adult students counts on for professional development and networking opportunities. GAEA has been a critical training ground for many Georgia Center professionals over the years, both for learning about adult education and by sharing knowledge through making presentations to our peers across the state," she said.
For more information about GAEA go to http://www.gaea.org/index2.htm.
The Georgia Center is a unit of the University of Georgia's Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach. The Center provides innovative lifelong learning opportunities through its continuing education programs. On UGA's campus, the Georgia Center includes a full-service hotel with 200 rooms and suites, restaurants, ballroom, banquet areas, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and a computer lab — all under one roof. For more information go to www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.
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