UCSB Extension Announces Changes

On January 30, 2008, UCSB Extension announced a restructuring plan to better serve our mission of bridging the campus and the community as well as streamline operations. Several industry specific conferences, field studies, and international student programs have been discontinued, however the community in general will notice little impact of these changes.

UCSB Extension is a self supporting unit. It does not receive any funding from the state and is entirely supported by course fees. UCSB Extension has experienced declining enrollments due, in part, to local and international economic challenges.

UCSB Extension is viewing this as an opportunity to focus on our core service area. The following program areas have strong enrollments and will continue to be offered:

Accounting Graphic Design & Visual Communication Human Resource Management Marketing Negotiation & Mediation Open Enrollment Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Paralegal Professional Financial Planning Project Management Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language Modern Infrared Detectors and System Applications University Immersion Program (for International Students)

UCSB Extension, both on the UCSB campus and the Ventura Center, will continue to serve the community by offering cutting-edge, in-demand continuing education courses and programs. We look forward to this rebirth, and to slowly introducing new programs that meet the needs of the community and reflect the mission of the university.