Continuing and Innovative Education Company Profile
Continuing and Innovative Education (CIE) has a 100-year history of extending the resources of the university to anyone with a desire to learn. CIE provides a wide range of credit and noncredit courses, services and programs that encompass K-16 academics, online college and professional development courses, professional certificate programs and personal enrichment opportunities. CIE is made up of the K-16 Education Center, Petroleum Extension Service, Professional Development Center, Thompson Conference Center, University of Texas-University Charter School and University Extension.
News from Continuing and Innovative Education:
Zahid Yoosufani Named Director of Petroleum Extension Service (PETEX) at The University of Texas at Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — On April 1, 2013, Zahid Yoosufani assumed the role of director and unit leader for the Petroleum Extension Service (PETEX™) at The University of Texas at Austin. Since its inception in 1944, PETEX has become a leading educator and a "trainer of choice" for workers at all levels of […]
Chick-fil-A Leadercast event, May 10, at The University of Texas at Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, March 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of nine internationally acclaimed leaders by attending the 2013 Chick-fil-A Leadercast: "Simply Lead" at The University of Texas at Austin on May 10, 2013. Former Secretary-of-State Condoleezza Rice, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric Jack Welch, Navy SEAL […]
Jeff Treichel named Interim Executive Director of Continuing and Innovative Education at The University of Texas at Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Jeff D. Treichel assumed the role of Executive Director, ad interim, for the Division of Continuing and Innovative Education (CIE) at The University of Texas at Austin. In this position, Treichel provides leadership to all CIE units and departments, in addition to his ongoing role as CIE's chief business […]
The Professional Development Center Offers New CPA Exam Review Course at McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Professional Development Center (UT PDC) at The University of Texas at Austin is proud to announce that it will begin offering a new Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam review course starting in January 2013 at the McCombs School of Business. This course will be a new convenient […]
Tim Tebow, Soledad O'Brien Among Speakers at Chick-fil-A Leadercast Event, May 4 at The University of Texas at Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, April 2, 2012 — Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of ten internationally acclaimed leaders by attending the 2012 Chick-fil-A Leadercast: "The Choices You Make Define the Leader You Become" at The University of Texas at Austin on May 4, 2012. NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, CNN anchor Soledad O'Brien and […]
FranklinCovey to Offer Professional Development Training Courses at The University of Texas at Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 17, 2012 — The Professional Development Center (PDC) at The University of Texas at Austin is proud to announce a new collaboration with FranklinCovey, a global leader in professional consulting and training, to offer a series of courses and workshops through PDC. The training courses will be designed specifically for PDC clients […]
The University of Texas at Austin Expands Its Professional Land Management Training Program to Oklahoma
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12, 2011 — Starting in February 2012, the Petroleum Extension Service (PETEX™), a component of the Division of Continuing and Innovative Education at The University of Texas at Austin, expands its Professional Land Management Certificate Program to Oklahoma City. The program was launched in Fall 2011 in Austin, Houston and San Antonio, […]
The University of Texas at Austin Launches Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 29, 2011 — The Professional Development Center (PDC), a component of the Division of Continuing and Innovative Education (CIE) at The University of Texas at Austin, is proud to offer the new Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program with classes starting in February 2012. The program is designed to help participants learn the skills […]
The University of Texas at Austin Opens New Oil and Gas Industry Learning Center in Houston
The new PETEX Learning and Assessment Center helps fulfill the latest training and personnel demands of the oil and gas industry AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 27, 2011 — The Petroleum Extension Service (PETEX®) at The University of Texas at Austin is proud to announce the opening of its new Learning and Assessment Center in Houston, Texas. […]
PETEX Launches New Land Management Certificate Program in Austin, Houston and San Antonio
Program directly addresses employment needs of the oil and gas industry AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12, 2011 — The Petroleum Extension Service (PETEX(R)) is proud to announce the launch of its new Professional Land Management Certificate Program in Austin, Houston and San Antonio. Workers involved in land-related activities or those interested in opportunities as professional "landmen" […]
UT Austin's Professional Development Center Offers New Personal Trainer Certificate Program
AUSTIN, Texas, June 15, 2011 — The Professional Development Center (PDC), a component of Continuing and Innovative Education (CIE) at The University of Texas at Austin, announces the launch of a new Personal Trainer Certificate Program on the university campus. This 6-week program meets once a week and includes 15 hours of lecture and 15 […]
The University of Texas at Austin Launches Paralegal Certificate Program
AUSTIN, Texas, June 10, 2011 — The Professional Development Center (PDC), a component of Continuing and Innovative Education (CIE) at The University of Texas at Austin, is proud to announce the launch of a new Paralegal Certificate Program. This paralegal training program is offered in two formats: as an in-person, classroom offering or as an […]
Noted Financial Writer Scott Burns Speaks at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Texas at Austin
AUSTIN, Texas, April 25, 2011 — Scott Burns, recognized as one of the top five most widely read financial writers in the United States, spoke on April 5 to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (UT OLLI) at The University of Texas at Austin. Over 100 members of UT OLLI's Lamp organization listened and asked questions […]
John Hoopingarner Named New Director of UT Austin’s Petroleum Extension Service (PETEX)
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 13, 2011 — John Hoopingarner has been named the new director for the Petroleum Extension Service (PETEX), a component of Continuing and Innovative Education (CIE) at The University of Texas at Austin. In this position, Hoopingarner oversees all operations and activities of PETEX, the trainer of choice for oil and gas industry […]
