Why does the University require that the colleges and departments deliver certain programs through Outreach units?
Under the University’s Policy AD03 Conducting Educational Programs Using the Name of the University, “programs originating at or through University Park, using the name of the University, at which external audiences are expected, and either (1) a program registration fee is charged or underwritten, or (2) continuing education units (CEUs or other profession-specific credits) or academic credits are offered, must be offered through [Outreach].” The purpose of this policy is to ensure high-quality programming, financial accountability, and optimal use of University resources for any group conducting special credit and noncredit educational programs (conferences, courses, workshops, institutes, symposiums, seminars, etc.) using the University name, regardless of the facilities used. Working with Outreach ensures consistency across academic units in offerings, high quality, and support services, such as registration, conference management, financial accounting, budgeting, media services, p
