Continuing Education for Women.

A study conducted in 1965 by Dr. Doris Seward revealed that over 800 of the students at the University of Kentucky were women over the age of 25. To meet the special needs of these women, the University established Continuing Education for Women as a division of Undergraduate Studies. In 1967, CEW began with a staff of two--a secretary and then director, Celia Zyziewski--which was responsible for assisting the hundreds of female students over 25. Since then, CEW has been transferred to Academic Services and now serves over 2000 students. Continuing Education for Women assists a variety of female students including women whose career goals have changed and who wish to enter new fields, whose education had for some reason been interrupted, or who are simply seeking intellectual stimulation. Through CEW, returning women can gain information related to returning women, assistance with University procedures, and support for what they are attempting to do. Among some of the activities sponsored by CEW are short-term, non-credit classes, scholarships, newsletters, and workshops. Of special note is CEW's deep involvement with Women's History Week, Project Ahead Internships, and the Women Writer's Conference.