The University of Georgia Center
for Continuing Education The University of Georgia Center
for Continuing Education EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS HOTEL AND FOOD SERVICES
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education provides educational conferences, courses, and programs for lifelong learners. One of the major functions of the Center for Continuing Education is to offer credit and noncredit continuing education programs on campus and throughout the state, as well as internationally, drawing on the full resources of the University and working closely with the faculty and participating groups.
The Athens offices of the Center for Continuing Education are housed in The Georgia Center, the University of Georgia’s Conference Center and Hotel. The Georgia Center includes two auditoriums (200 and 600 seats), 20 conference rooms and five executive boardrooms, a state-of-the-art computer lab, four dining options, spacious ballroom and banquet facilities, a full-service hotel featuring 200 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, and 15,000 square feet of exhibit space. The Georgia Center also provides a variety of support services for continuing education and the service function of the University of Georgia.
For more information, we
invite you to visit our website at www.georgiacenter.uga.edu .
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The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education provides both credit and noncredit learning opportunities for adults and youth seeking to expand their personal and professional horizons. Courses are available in a wide variety of subjects and in numerous delivery formats, including online, classroom, and print. Courses are offered at times convenient for nontraditional learners and are held at The Georgia Center in Athens and the UGA Gwinnett Campus, as well as at off-campus locations and corporate sites.
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education
Director:
William R. Crowe, (706) 542-3451
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Independent and Distance Learning
See the Opportunities and Programs section for information about Independent
and Distance Learning.
Professional and Personal Development
The Department of Professional and Personal Development provides a variety of noncredit programs targeted toward enhancing professional workplace skills, enriching personal interests, and engaging youth. CEU-granting certificate programs, workshops, and courses are available in a variety of formats, in either open-enrollment classes or customized training to fit the needs of organizations and individuals. Courses are available in classroom settings, online, and at industry sites. Professional development programs include: human resources management, grant writing, project management, real estate pre-licensing, teacher education, TESOL, turfgrass management, paralegal studies, Spanish/English medical interpretation, medical coding, healthcare management, clinical pharmacokinetics, marketing research, governmental accounting, executive coaching, and Customized Corporate Training. Personal development programs include: foreign languages, studio arts, photography, creative writing, and test preparation (LSAT, GRE, GMAT and SAT). Youth programs include: summer camps, reading workshops, SAT test prep, and residential Pre-College studies.
For more information, contact Professional and Personal Development at (706) 542-3537 or 1-800-811-6640 (toll-free in United States) or via email (questions@georgiacenter.uga.edu). All courses are available on the Web site at www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/ppd/ .
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HOTEL AND FOOD SERVICES
Featuring 200 hotel rooms, including 11 uniquely decorated suites, The Georgia Center, the University of Georgia’s Conference Center and Hotel, is a perfect place for your friends and family to stay while visiting UGA and Athens. Our on-campus location is convenient to both campus and downtown Athens. Shuttle service is available. Be sure to tell your family about our UGA Parent Club, where a parent or guardian can earn a free night’s stay after four paid nights. To reserve a hotel room or suite, call (706) 542-1181, or reserve online at
www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/cch/.
For dining, visit one of our four on-site restaurants, such as the Courtyard Café or the Savannah Room Restaurant, and let our team of culinary experts prepare you a delicious Southern favorite. The Savannah Room offers special daily meals made with "sustainable" ingredients, including local, certified organic produce grown either at UGA's horticulture farm or area farms. During your break from class stop by Georgia Java, proudly serving Starbucks® coffee, cappuccino, espresso, specialty drinks, and sandwiches. Also, the Dawg House Lounge, which offers a full bar as well as an extensive tavern menu, is the ideal spot for watching a game, meeting with business associates, or just catching up with friends.
Go to www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/cch/dining for additional information and hours of operations.
The Georgia Center facilities and catering service are available for special events. From weddings, to graduation dinners, to anniversary celebrations, The Georgia Center provides an elegant setting, impeccable service, and outstanding cuisine. For details, call an event planner at (706) 542-2654 or visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/cch/events.