Extended Education connects learners of all ages to the Western Experience. Extended Education collaborates with colleges, departments and the community, connecting university resources with educational needs and opportunities both on and off campus.
Extended Education is committed to the same high standards of quality for which Western is well known. Programs and courses are designed with the assistance of university faculty, aided by industry and community experts and are reviewed and approved by WWU colleges, departments and academic committees. Advisory boards of field experts, administrators and faculty assist Extended Education in the development of new courses and revision or updating of existing programs.
Extended Education at Western Washington University had its beginnings in 1912 when the first home study courses were created for country teachers. Fast forward to the 21st century where Extended Education has expanded and diversified its offerings in Bellingham and throughout the Puget Sound region to provide learning options for youth to seniors.
Dr. Earl Gibbons, Vice Provost
Administrative Services, Financial Mgmt & Info Systems
Lise Fitzpatrick, Director
Kathryn Boyd
Tracey Bertels
Kelley Johnson
Dave Crook
Academy for Lifelong Learning
Lois Longwood, Director
Degree & Professional Studies Programs
Lois Longwood, Director
Jenny Hebert
Ariel Cleasby-Heaven
Student & Course Services
Maggie Barklind, Associate Director
Kris Lewis
Andrew Blick
Bunny Starbuck
Summer Programs & Marketing Communications
Marlene Harlan, Director
Diana Bakkom
Debbie Gibbons
Lindsay Bureaux
Elissa Mowry
Staff Contact Information
Maps/Directions
OFF-CAMPUS
Environmental Studies
(Bremerton Everett, Port Angeles)
Teacher Education
(Bremerton, Everett, Seattle)
Weekend MBA (Everett)
QUICK LISTS
Professional Development
for Campus and Community
Degree Programs
GENERAL LINKS
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