Dean's Welcome

Welcome to a whole new world of Lifelong Learning at Concordia. Still in its developing stage, the School of Extended Learning will be introducing a wide range of programs and services which are aimed at improving student accessibility to the university. Currently, programs include Continuing Education non-credit courses, a language institute, distance and e-learning options, as well as customized training and professional development . These services are focused on three support systems: Recruitment – providing alternative entry points to university studies; Retention – by exploring alternative learning paths and learning-career intersects; and Recovery programs which support student re-entry to and transfer within university studies. Currently, these programs and services can be accessed through our Student Transition Centre and the Centre for Continuing Education.

In the broader context, the School of Extended Learning aspires to become a portal to the University and its services through community outreach and engagement as well as distance and remote delivery of a wide range of programming which would be otherwise inaccessible. In keeping with the spirit and principles of Lifelong Learning and the Hamburg Declaration; the School is fully committed to the provision of a sustainable future for individuals, the community and society at large.

We have just completed a comprehensive visioning process within the Concordia community which strongly supports our initial principles and direction. We will be holding consultations on our three-year strategic plan this spring and look forward to launching a full range of new services which will begin this fall. Please keep an eye on this website for further developments and an opportunity to input on your future and widened accessibility to Concordia.

Noel Burke – Dean, School of Extended Learning
E-mail: noel.burke@concordia.ca