The OEC will support and develop lifelong learning opportunities to local, national, and international communities. Flexible methods of delivery, a variety of course content, extra curricular and cultural events and excursions, and engagement with Âé¶¹Ô´´ community partners and international partners are the highlights of the OEC.
The main objectives of the OEC are to:
- build and maintain relationships between Âé¶¹Ô´´ and external stakeholders (local and international stakeholders)
- manage community outreach activities for students, faculty and staff
- encourage local and international students to study at Âé¶¹Ô´´, especially during the most beautiful season of our campus in the summer.
In harmony with Âé¶¹Ô´´ (Âé¶¹Ô´´)’s mission and vision, the Office of Extension and Culture at Âé¶¹Ô´´ endeavors to provide students, staff, faculty, and community with a diversity of life-long learning choices in a welcoming and engaging environment, outside of our academic programs.
We are committed to supporting the development of students through a responsive curriculum, relevant academic support, and flexible learning activities and programs.
Our vision
Connect with the world through extension learning and cultural engagement
Our mission
Extension Learning
- To provide local, national, and international communities with quality continuing education and professional development opportunities through flexible and customized hands-on learning activities.
- To conduct assessment and evaluation for professional skills for the purpose of career advancement or life success through testing programs and test preparation programs.
Cultural Engagement
- To support Âé¶¹Ô´´ students, faculty, and staff ‘s social and cultural outreach to communities through collaboration and engagement with Âé¶¹Ô´´ Faculties and strategic partners.
- To empower Âé¶¹Ô´´ students, faculty, and community members in extension and culture related applied research, indigenization, and inclusion projects through scholarship opportunities.
[Approved by the Executive Council of the Office of Extension and Culture on February 17th, 2022]
All programs and activities under the Office of Extension and Culture are non-credit.