Conference CenterCarolina's premier continuing Selected events this week: Daelp Program, BCBSNC, Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Workshop, 32nd Annual Lineberger Symposium, Meeting Cultural And Linguistically Appropriate Standards |
Credit Programs for Part-time StudentsUNC-Chapel Hill offers distance education courses (self-paced and semester-based) and access to campus courses for part-time students. The Friday Center offers online classes, correspondence courses, and evening classes—all designed to serve the needs of nontraditional students. More… |
Professional Development and Enrichment ProgramsOffering noncredit seminars and workshops for professional education and a stimulating selection of enrichment courses taught by outstanding UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, staff, and alumni, the Friday Center is truly the “citizen’s classroom.” More… |
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Spotlight: “An Incredible Instructor and Mentor” Students offer high praise for Dr. Maurice Powers, 2008 recipient of the Friday Center Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Powers’ commitment to the success of his students is evident in many ways—from the extra time he has taken to send supplementary learning materials to inmates taking courses through the Center’s Correctional Education program, to the extraordinary care he takes on his annual summer treks to the mountains of Utah to ensure that he is always able to receive assignments and grade student work. Dr. Powers has taught General Environmental Science from Elizabeth City State University through Self-paced Courses for nearly twenty years and received the award on his 84th birthday. “I have been enriched through this course,” says a recent student, “I am not talking about the grades or the credits, but …gaining knowledge that will improve my life and the life of my family.” Friday Center Director Norman Loewenthal (L) presents the award to Dr. Maurice Powers (R) |