College opens new center for adult students

4/7/2009 1:06:00 PM
By: Tina Taylor and Dara Brockmeyer    

As Lincoln College Normal's adult degree program continues to grow the college is opening a new building. The Accelerated Bridge to Education (ABE) Program started with about 20 students two years ago and currently has about 180 students enrolled. Assistant Director Jenna Bassett says adults feel more comfortable learning when they are surrounded by people their own age.   

   
Today is the grand opening for the new 2,100 square foot facility just down the street from the campus on Raab Road. Associate Dean Pamela Johnston says The Center for Adult Learning includes brand new equipment to help increase learning.

   
The program offers a number of associate and bachelor degrees, and certificates. The classes are at night or online and are about five weeks long. Today also marks the launch of two other adult programs -- a bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration and a certificate in Dental Services Management.

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