<h3>Approval Date: January 2, 1976</h3>

<h3>Key Objectives:</h3>

<ol>
	<li>To enhance the potential of the University of Guyana in creating and influencing change within the context of national aspirations;</li>
	<li>To provide learning opportunities which would help to develop the capacity of the adult individual to participate more effectively in the process of change;</li>
	<li>To increase the awareness of the interaction between formal and non-formal education and to provide facilities for a continuum of educational integration and interaction;</li>
	<li>To identify areas of research for which there is need and to ensure that the results of Research are made available to the community at large;</li>
	<li>To provide training courses for trainers engaged in continuing education; and</li>
	<li>To assist in the development and co-ordination of existing resources in continuing education.</li>
</ol>

<p>In fulfilling its objectives, the Institute provides leadership in the field of Adult Open and Distance learning, develops and implements a variety of educational programmes. It operates within communities and in collaboration with Faculties of the University, Government, as well as non-Governmental agencies.</p>

<p>The Institute's programmes allow adults to choose courses which are directly related to their needs, be they for personal development and enrichment, job advancement or higher academic pursuits.</p>
