About DCE

Welcome to the website for the Division of Continuing Education (DCE) of SIUC. As a part of Academic Affairs, we are dedicated to providing alternative educational opportunities to the people of Illinois and the region. Our credit and non-credit offerings extend the educational resources of Southern Illinois University Carbondale beyond the traditional campus.

Steve Yarbrough, Director

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DCE coordinates over 350 non-credit conferences, workshops, and programs each year to residents of the region and continues the University's commitment to life-long learning.

For off-campus students, SIU delivers courses through web-based instruction and the Individualized Learning Program. The Office of Distance Education extends SIUC to those students who cannot attend class on campus. Distance education courses can help you reach your educational goals.

We hope that we can help you in the near future.

Conferences and Professional Programs:

Experienced staff members are available to assist clients in all stages of planning, developing and executing successful meetings. We have the expertise and resources to organize an event on the Carbondale campus and at other locations throughout the region, state country, or abroad. Let our staff manage the multiple tasks and handle the details necessary to make your meeting a success. This will allow you time to focus on the content and quality of your event's program.

Planning & Facility Coordination

Establish conference goals and objectives
Develop timetables to meet established goals
Prepare proposals and solicit bids
Arrange for facilities and equipment
Negotiate and write contracts

Marketing & Promotional Services

Assist in the design and development of promotional materials
Access and maintain mailing lists
Coordinate the mailing and distribution of promotional materials
Host and design web page
Draft news releases

Managing

Develop program budgets
Establish registration fees
Manage all financial transactions
Prepare final income and expense financial statements
Provide guidance on current University, State, and Federal regulations
Conduct post-conference evaluation

Registration Services

Receive registrations by mail, fax, phone, and on-line
Collect fees (payments accepted by cash, check, or credit cards; secure server provided for on-line transactions)
Acknowledge registrations
Prepare conference roster, nametags, and conference packets
Coordinate on-site registration
Prepare laser printed badges, name tents and other custom registration items.
Track continuing education credits and issue certificates

Time, money, and your reputation are on the line with each of your meetings. Let us help you make sure every detail is addressed.

Last updated: June 15 2003.