History Thomas Jefferson envisioned that his University of Virginia would prepare the young citizens of the Commonwealth and the nation to pursue productive careers in public service, agriculture and commerce. Since its founding, the University has educated students in a residential setting designed by Jefferson himself. By 1915, however, it became apparent that the Founder’s vision extended to students who were not able to study and learn in Charlottesville. Therefore, a “Bureau of Extension” was organized to provide outstanding public service and continuing and professional studies programs to the citizens of Virginia and the nation. Today, the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies annually serves more than 10,000 individuals in credit and non-credit courses of study, as well as degree and certificate programs. The School creates opportunities for non-traditional students to study and learn with distinguished faculty across a number of academic disciplines on Grounds and across the Commonwealth. While some programs of study are focused on applied studies, SCPS students are also exposed to the traditional disciplines which serve as the foundation for all learning and scholarship. On Grounds The administrative and primary academic programming offices of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies are housed in Zehmer Hall. Zehmer Hall also functions as a nonresidential center for conferences, seminars, workshops, and as a classroom building for degrees and courses offered in the Charlottesville region. The School of Continuing and Professional Studies Academic and Administrative Offices in Charlottesville Billy K. Cannaday, Jr. B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Dean Zehmer Hall 104 Midmont Lane P.O. Box 400764 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4764 (434) 982-5206 Fax: (434) 982-5550 Susan H. Barr, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Services (434)982-5338 Fax: (434) 982-5550 Cynthia C. Reed, B.A., M.B.A., Associate Dean for Administration (434) 982-5207 Fax: (434) 982-5550 Off Grounds Regional Academic Outreach Centers: Central Virginia Regional Outreach Donna F. Klepper, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Director Zehmer Hall 104 Midmont Lane P.O. Box 400764 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4764 (434) 982-5313 Fax: (434) 982-5550 Eastern Virginia Regional Outreach Kathy Cullen, B.A., M.A., Director Hampton Roads Center 418 Pembroke Four Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (757) 552-1890 Fax: (757) 552-1898 Richmond Center 2810 N. Parham Road Richmond, VA 23294-4434 (804) 662-7464; Toll free in VA: (800) 323-4882 Fax: (804) 662-9827 Northern Virginia Regional Outreach Vacant, Director 7054 Haycock Road Falls Church, VA 22043 (703) 536-1100; Toll free in VA: (800) 678-4882 Fax: (703) 536-1111 | Western Virginia Regional Outreach Louise Chagnon, B.A., M.A.T., M.A.Ed., Director Roanoke Center 108 N. Jefferson Street, Suite 507 Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 767-6200; Toll free in VA: (800) 882-6753 Fax: (540) 767-6206 Southwest Center One Partnership Circle P.O. Box 1987 Abingdon, VA 24212 (276) 619-4312 Fax: (276) 619-4309 FBI National Academy Program Stephen J. Pryplesh, B.S., M.P.A., M.S., M.Ed., Assistant Dean and Director Quantico, VA 22135 (703) 632-1189 Fax: (703) 632-1187 | |