The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as the chief academic officer of the University. The Provost and Vice President is responsible to the President for the coordination of all phases of the instructional program and institutional research. In addition, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs supervises the preparation of position specifications for instructional staff and administrative personnel connected with instructional activities; makes recommendations to the President concerning staffing needs and appointments, promotions, or dismissals for all instructional personnel and administrative personnel related to instruction; and, as the person responsible for the coordination and development of all academic programs, serves as chair of the Council on Academic Affairs.

OFFICE OF CONTINUING
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Dr. Byron Bond,
Dean
Continuing Education & Outreach
Perkins 205
(859) 622-6605

The Division of Continuing Education and Outreach provides quality student/client-centered services and programs to local, regional and virtual communities, campuses and EKU's service area through a combination of credit and non credit opportunities. For more information, visit our website at www.eku.edu (Quick Link - Continuing Education & Outreach) or write to the Division of Continuing Education & Outreach, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Perkins 202, Richmond, KY 40475-3102, or call (800) 262-7493 or (859) 622-2001.

Extended Campuses

EKU Extended campuses are operated at Corbin, Danville and Manchester. These campuses provide a variety of graduate, undergraduate and non-credit programs and courses. In addition, EKU has offices at Ft. Knox, Hazard, and Somerset.

Contact information is listed below:

Student/Client Support Services

Adult students often have career and family responsibilities in addition to pursuing their educational programs. Our Student/Client Support Services team has been established to work proactively with our CE&O students to reduce barriers to their educational goals. For our one stop services, contact (859) 622-2001.

Distance Education

Can't get away from work or other responsibilities? EKU Distance Education provides a variety of delivery methods for instruction. Kentucky Education Television (KET) telecourses, interactive television courses, web courses and correspondence courses are all offered to give students a variety of options for their schedules. For more information, contact (859) 622-2003.

Workforce Education

Workforce Education offers a wide variety of training classes and certification programs focused on career growth and development. EKU faculty, area business leaders and professional trainers are used to provide the competitive advantage necessary for continuous improvements in quality, variety and productivity. For more information, contact (859) 622-6299.

Community Education

A wide variety of non-credit classes are offered to the general public to encourage lifelong learning. Community professionals, local tradespersons and EKU faculty teach these courses in a relaxed learning atmosphere. For a brochure of the courses offered, contact (859) 622-2001.

Conference & Event Planning

Our event planners plan and coordinate more than 800 successful meetings, conferences, training sessions and banquets each year. Clients are offered a competent, professional staff for arrangements, computer labs, food services, and setup of their functions. For more information, contact (859) 622-2001.

Instructional Development Center

The Instructional Development Center is intended to serve faculty members in the preparation of high quality distance learning and traditional courses and programs as a result of a collaborative team process. The Center provides assistance in course analysis, design, development, and evaluation through instructional design and multimedia production services. For more information, contact (859) 622-1658.