University of California, Irvine, University Extension publications, 1964-2004

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Abstract:

Extent:

5.2 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Language:

English .

Preferred citation:

University of California, Irvine, University Extension publications. PS-005. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

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Background

Scope and content:

This collection comprises the official publications of the University Extension program at the University of California, Irvine. It also contains publications from University of California extension programs held in Orange County from 1962 to 1965 prior to the opening of the Irvine campus. The bulk of the material contains brochures and course announcements. Brochures primarily consist of advertisements for seminars, lectures, and other educational activities sponsored by University Extension. Also included are annual reports, catalogs, newsletters, fliers, and memoranda.

Biographical / historical:

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The University of California began offering University Extension programs in Orange County in 1959, six years before the opening of the University of California, Irvine (UCI) campus. These programs were coordinated from the University of California, Los Angeles campus until the Irvine campus opened in September of 1965.

UCI Extension serves the continuing education needs of the community through certificate programs, specialized studies, seminars and lectures, and cultural enrichment programs. Courses are designed to promote career advancement as well as personal development for all age groups.

In keeping with its close connection to the community, UCI Extension has worked to apply the resources of the university to the solution of statewide and urban problems. In 1967 UCI Extension joined with Project 21, an organization of business and government leaders interested in helping Orange County prepare for the future through study projects related to urban planning, transportation needs, downtown deterioration, preservation of open space, low income housing, population growth, and environmental quality.

UCI Extension offers a variety of community programs such as Career Planning and Life Planning; the Academy for Lifelong Learning, which offers educational and cultural programs for retired persons; English and certificate programs for international students; and pre-college programs for students preparing to enter college.

The Career Planning and Life Planning program began as a University Extension community service organization in 1970 and is now housed in the Women's Opportunities Center. The Women's Opportunities Center building, including counseling rooms, a resource library, and a computer lab, was built on the UC Irvine campus through funds raised by community donations. The programs have grown to meet the needs of men and women in career and life transitions.

Chronology:
Date	Event
1965-1988	Richard N. Baisden
1988-1989	M. Michael Feuers (acting)
1989-1994	Melvin E. Hall
1994-1995	Jane Welgan (acting)
1995-1999	Philip Nowlen
1999-2000	Jane Welgan (acting)
2000-	Gary Matkin

Acquisition information:

Acquired periodically from University Extension.

Processing information:

Processed by Leland Smith, 2003 and Cyndi Shein, 2008.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in three series.

Series 1. University of California, Irvine Extension general publications, 1964-2004. 5.0 linear feet
Series 2. University of California, Irvine Project 21 publications, 1968-1970. 0 linear feet
Series 3. University of California Extension, 1962-1965. 0.2 linear feet

Accruals:

Accruals are expected.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:: University extension -- California -- Irvine
College publicity -- Callifornia -- Irvine
Publicity -- California -- Irvine
University catalogs
Names:: University of California, Irvine -- Curricula -- Periodicals
University of California, Irvine. University Extension -- Archives

Access and use

Restrictions:: The collection is open for research.
Terms of access:: Property rights and copyright reside with the University of California. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the University Archivist.