Lincoln College-Normal to Open New Center for Adult Learning
Facility will house accelerated degree and business training program
Public Invited to April 7 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Normal, IL. – Lincoln College is pleased to announce the grand-opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Center for Adult Learning, located at 1608 Northbrook in Normal, will be held on Tuesday, April 7 at 11:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The Center for Adult Learning is 2100 square feet and incorporates state-of-the-art classroom and meeting space in its design. It will house the college’s Accelerated Bridge to Education (ABE) program – an accelerated bachelor degree program for working adults, as well as its business education and worker training programs. It is just down the street from the Normal campus on Raab Road.
When asked about the significance of the Center’s opening, Associate Dean Pamela Johnston, enthused, “It is a testament to both the remarkable growth of the program and the college’s ongoing commitment to this community.” She continued, “We started with just 17 students in 2007. Today, we have almost 150 students enrolled in the program. In addition to the opening of the Center, we also began offering two new programs – a bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration and a certificate in Dental Services Management – this year.”
“We are delighted to celebrate the growth of the ABE program as we also mark the 30th anniversary of the Normal campus. With the expansion of the program to the Lincoln campus and the opening of the Center for Adult Learning, Lincoln College continues to be at the forefront of adult education.” said Dr. A. Gigi Fansler, Executive Vice President of Lincoln College - Normal.
Students enrolled in the ABE program can earn up to 27 credit hours in a calendar year by attending 1 class - 1 night a week - for 5 weeks. Other program benefits include:
- Faculty-Professionals who are experts in their field and trained to teach using an accelerated format
- Dedicated faculty and advisors who understand the pressure of balancing work and attending college
- An academic program designed around the student, with the ability to step-in and step-out
- Professional Tutors available during the evenings and weekends
- Convenient payment plans
See more pictures from the ribbon cutting ceremony.
More information on the ABE program is available at abe.lincolncollege.edu.
Lincoln College-Normal (LCN) is a small, student-oriented, four-year institution offering bachelor's and associate's degrees as well as certificate programs through small interactive classes and high-quality academic programs to a diverse community. Since many of our students work and raise families, LCN provides both full-time and part-time study options as well as day, evening, hybrid and online classes.
Updated 2/18/09