Continuing Education Association of New York

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CEANY is a membership organization whose purpose is to promote and support quality public continuing higher education and the professional development of continuing education professionals.

The Association seeks:

• to promote an exchange of information and ideas;
• to address problems confronting continuing education personnel and the adult learner;
• to strengthen lifelong learning programs;
• to encourage professional development among its members;
• to provide membership and constituents with information relative to the impact of the continuing education field;
• to support student persistence and completion through the continuing higher education ecosystem.

CEANY has over 600 individual members throughout New York State representing over 80 institutions and organizations.

Mission

The Continuing Education Association of New York, Inc., dedicates itself to the promotion and support of quality programs of public continuing higher education in New York State. The Association serves as an advocate for the postsecondary adult learner and encourages the professional development of its members.

Purposes of the Association

Promote an exchange of information and ideas
Address problems confronting continuing education personnel and the adult learner
Strengthen lifelong learning programs
Encourage professional development among its members
Provide the membership with current legislative information relevant to part-time students
Expand public service programs
Sponsor and support research and demonstration projects concerning adult continuing education programs and services