| University of Washington Educational Outreach | |
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| Established | 1912 |
| Type | Public |
| Location | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Campus | Urban town |
| Affiliations | University of Washington |
| Website | "University of Washington Educational Outreach" |
The University of Washington Educational Outreachis the continuing educationand professional developmentunit of the University of Washington(UW), in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1912, UW Educational Outreach, was originally the branch of the university offering correspondence courses. It now provides educational opportunities and online learningfor nontraditional students, most of whom are working adults.[1][2]The University of Washington Educational Outreach (UWEO) is located in the University Districtof Seattle, Washington, and is housed primarily in the UW Tower.[3]The University of Washington purchased what is now the UW Tower from Safecoin 2006. The UWEO organization is headed by Vice-Provost David Szatmary. Credited with developing the first certificate program at the UW, he added 60 more certificate programs and helped establish more than 35 degree programs. Since 1999, Szatmary has served as Vice Provost of UW Educational Outreach, which includes UW Professional and Continuing Education.[4]He oversees a staff of more than 200 engaged in development and administration of the UW's evening undergraduatedegree completion program; 30 professionally focused master's and doctoral degrees; and UW summer quarter. Under Szatmary's leadership,[5]UW Educational Outreach developed a series of programs and partnerships. In 2001, UWEO was one of the first to offer free online classes, "Other universities offer free course material over the Internet, such as class outlines, lecture notes and handouts. But none offer the material in a 'functional, coherent way' for people to learn, Szatmary said. 'We're the first, and that's why I'm so excited about this,' he said.".[6]In partnership with the University of Washington schools, colleges and departments, UW Educational Outreach administers five evening undergraduate degrees, 30 evening master'sand doctoral degrees, and more than 125 certificate programs in a wide array of disciplinesfrom Arts and Writing to Business and Biotech.[7]In 2008, UW Educational Outreach served more than 42,000 students with more than 6,000 programs and courses. The organization attracted 89,000 enrollments and posted gross revenues of nearly $70 million.[8]Programs administered by UW Educational Outreach are developed and taught by UW facultyand community and industry leaders.[9]"For an online course, faculty work with designers to develop packages that may include streamed video, illustrated lectures and online student discussion forums."[10]Offered primarily in the evenings, on weekends, and online, they are designed and scheduled to meet the needs of working adults.[11]
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| Enrollment: 89,509 |
| Students Served: 42,757 (80% are working adults age 25+) |
| Degrees Offered: 37 |
| Certificate Programs: 120 in 75 fields |
| UWEO Employees: 227 FTE |
UW Educational Outreach also administers other programs, classes, and workshops, including:
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UW Educational Outreach serves as a preferred education provider in Boeing's Learning Together Program.[17] In addition, UW Educational Outreach administers the UW-Boeing Certificate Programs in Composite Materials and Modern Aircraft Structures. One of these programs was honored by the 2007 Corporate University Xchange Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Corporate Learning.
In 2008, Washington State University's Administrative Office of the Courts selected UW Educational Outreach as its partner in the development of a new certificate program that is mandatory for applicants seeking designation as a Certified Professional Guardian in the State of Washington.
Other UW Educational Outreach learning partners have included Prentice-Hall, Microsoft, Amazon, Washington Mutual, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), the Washington State Department of Transportation, and the State of Washington Department of Personnel.[18]
Starting in February 2007, UW Educational Outreach has partnered with the United Arab Emirates Academy in Abu Dhabi to provide professional certificate programs in the IBDAA program for young job seekers. This marks the first time the UW has established a base abroad to teach foreign nationals in their home country.[19]
UW Educational Outreach has also partnered with the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN). It administers international student study programs with institutions including Waseda and Ritsumeikan Universities (Japan); Nanyang Technological University (Singapore); and the United Emirates Scholarship Coordination Office. It has provided educational programs for Keimyung University (Korea); China Medical Board; the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; and Ishikawa School of Nursing (Japan).
The UW Undergraduate Evening Degree Program administered by UW Educational Outreach offers four Bachelor of Arts degrees through the College of Arts and Sciences and one Bachelor of Science degree through the School of Public Health and Community Medicine. They include:
UW Educational Outreach offers more than 125 certificate programs via UW Professional and Continuing Education/Extension unit, aimed at professional development, career change, or pursuit of personal interests. Each program is composed of a series of courses that are developed, evaluated, and taught by UW faculty and leading professionals in the field. The emphasis of these adult education programs is on practical application and most are project-based.
UW Extension programs are open to all who meet the admission requirements. Many UW Extension programs and courses offer academic credits that may be applied toward degrees.
Designed for working adults, certificate classes are held evenings and weekends, and most programs can be completed in nine months or less. Programs are offered in Seattle and Bellevue, Washington, at other locations in the metro region, and via online learning.
Program categories include the following: Arts, Writing and Culture; Biotech/Biomedical; Building Construction; Design; Real Estate; Business; Computing and IT; Education; Engineering; English as a Second Language; Environment and Sustainability; Health/Social Work; Law and Regulation; and Nonprofit/Public Sector.