Continuing Education Center  STAFF  Amy Lammerts, Coordinator, CEC  Dr. Patricia Whitfield, Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Studies Janet Fox, Program Coordinator, CEC  Tim Owens, Program Coordinator, CEC  Jeff Davis, Program Assistant, CEC  Lillian Evans, Literacy Coordinator, CEC  Judy Ward, Literacy Assistant, CEC  Sheila Coleman, Secretary, CEC   CONTINUING EDUCATION   The mission of the Division of Continuing Education is to serve as a catalyst for regional prosperity and advancement by offering professional and educational programs and services to enhance employment and cultural opportunities for the residents of South Central Virginia. Longwood provides college-level experiences through a variety of off-campus programs, which lead to A.) graduate degrees in Education and Sociology/Criminal Justice, B.) teacher recertification, C.) professional advancement, and D.) other programs as the need arises.  Additional offerings include avocational, leisure time and children’s programs. Continuing Education represents Longwood as a general outreach arm of the college .   Off-Campus Programs   Degree programs or special courses are scheduled at selected off-campus sites. Longwood operates the Continuing Education Center of Southern Virginia (CEC) and offers many site courses.   COMMUNITY PROGRAMS   Longwood and its off-campus center offer a variety of avocational and leisurely student opportunities to the community. These programs include classes in fine arts, health and fitness, computers, special interest areas and classes for children. Also, at the request of community members or groups, professional training programs can be designed to meet specific needs.   CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER OF SOUTHERN VIRGINIA   The mission of the Continuing Education Center of Southern Virginia is to bring educational opportunities to the citizens of Southern Virginia, an area with limited educational resources.  The Center’s main focus is on adult learning.  The center offers continuing education courses for professionals; industrial and business training programs from Virginia's colleges, universities and state agencies in the following areas: post-secondary education classes and degree programs; satellite workshops and programs for civic and public organizations; adult literacy training; financial aid information for college studies.       It is the goal of the Continuing Education Center of Southern Virginia to provide opportunities of learning for the people in the area so they can develop the skills necessary to compete in the global economy.       The South Central Higher Education Consortium, consisting of three members -- Longwood College, Southside Virginia Community College, and Danville Community College, govern the operation of the Continuing Education Center of Southern Virginia.   Longwood College Home Page Catalog Home