For
nearly 100 years, The School of Extended & Lifelong Learning at The University of
Montana has built a strong reputation for providing continuing
education opportunities throughout Montana and beyond. We provide
unique learning environments based on the university’s
high quality education programs and we share the commitment
to meet the changing needs of society through access to lifelong
learning.
The School of Extended & Lifelong Learning
is recognized for its dedication to excellence in programs and
for its innovative approaches to provide access to education.
We are known for leadership in making available Summer Semester,
Wintersession, Extended Courses, Online Learning, Extended Degree
Programs, grants and contracts and a wide variety of non-credit
offerings which respond to the educational needs of our students
and our community.
Our promise is to build upon our considerable strengths and
to respond to the changing needs of our students, as represented
in The University of Montana’s strategic plan. This document
reflects the particular nature and unique characteristics that
make The University so special, and, The School of Extended & Lifelong Learning’s
mission is to actualize this plan for lifelong learners. By
focusing on people, quality, community and resources, we reaffirm
the values and principles upon which The University is based,
including freedom of speech and inquiry, equal rights and dignity
of all persons, mutual respect and civility and public accountability.
I invite you to participate in the educational opportunities
provided by The School of Extended & Lifelong Learning and encourage you to contact
us with suggestions or ideas about how we can continue to better
serve our constituents by providing significant outreach programs
to Montanans and beyond.
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