Princeton offers its rich educational opportunities not only to students and faculty but also to University employees and qualified New Jersey residents through the Continuing Education Program.
Established in 1973, the program serves those preparing for professional or graduate school, pursuing advanced training in their fields or simply seeking personal enrichment.
"The program is a wonderful benefit to both the University and community," said Pamela Hersh, director of the Office of Community and State Affairs.
Continuing education students are fully integrated into their courses — participating in classes, precepts, labs, workshops and studios and completing all course assignments.
A unique experience
Rita Saltz, senior policy adviser to OIT, enrolled in a course on contemporary drama through the program.
Saltz took the class because of "a lifelong love of theater and interest in production," she said.
As a University employee participating in the program, Saltz enjoyed lectures by Michael Cadden, a senior lecturer and director of the Program in Theater and Dance. "Cadden presented lectures that were both informative and entertaining, enriching them with a wide variety of resources," Saltz said.
Saltz also took pleasure from interacting with students on a different level than she does through her work for the University.
University students, she said, "are exciting, creative people; it's fun to watch them at work."
An added treat for Saltz was an opportunity to meet in a small group with renowned British playwright Harold Pinter, "a kind of course enrichment that only a school like Princeton can offer," she said.
While students in the program take courses for credit and have grades recorded on a regular University transcript, they may not earn a part-time degree from the University.
"The grades can be presented for transfer credit at other colleges and universities," Hersh said.
Hersh, herself a Russian major at Douglas College, intends to apply to the program and continue her study of Russian language and literature.
Balancing class and work
Saltz scheduled her classes around her work schedule and said she completed course papers and assignments outside her University business time.
Sometimes, however, time runs short. "For those of us whose lives are spent in overcommitment, time is always an issue," she joked.
By actually enrolling in a course rather than auditing one, many participants in the program consider their classes to be just as important as commitment to their work.
Admission and tuition
Hersh said admission to the program is based on the suitability of the applicant's academic background to the proposed course of study. All applicants must have completed at least two years of formal, postsecondary education.
Between 35 and 55 continuing education students are normally allowed into the program each semester, Hersh added.
While tuition for 2004-2005 runs to $3,740 per course — the same as the per-course tuition charged to undergraduates — University employees who have worked at least halftime for six months are eligible to pay one-sixth of the full tuition, Hersh said. Certified New Jersey teachers also qualify for the discount.
In addition, employees' spouses, domestic partners and dependents, as well as retired employees and their spouses pay one-half of the full tuition.
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