Continuing Education at Purdue University, 1975-2019

Continuing Education at Purdue University, 1975-2019, volume 1, provides a detailed historical account of the institution's outreach efforts over four decades. Author Thomas Robertson examines how the department expanded educational access for nontraditional learners through off-campus instruction and the development of distance learning technologies. This history book tracks the evolution of professional development and personal enrichment programs that established the university as a significant venue for national and international conferences.

The text explores Purdue's leadership within Indiana's collaborative online learning partnerships and the eventual launch of the independent Purdue Global campus. As a work of educational history and organizational study, Continuing Education at Purdue University, 1975-2019, volume 1, documents the shifting policies and strategic directions that shaped modern academic delivery. This volume serves as a sequel to the previous history of the department, focusing on the transformative era of digital and remote instruction.