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[Identification of Item], University of Kentucky Continuing Education for Women Papers, 1964-1984, CEW, Special Collections, University of Kentucky, Lexington.
A study conducted in 1965 by Dr. Doris Seward revealed that over 800 of the students at the University of Kentucky were women over the age of 25. To meet the special needs of these women, the University established Continuing Education for Women as a division of Undergraduate Studies. In 1967, CEW began with a staff of two--a secretary and then director, Celia Zyziewski--which was responsible for assisting the hundreds of female students over 25. Since then, CEW has been transferred to Academic Services and now serves over 2000 students.
Continuing Education for Women assists a variety of female students including women whose career goals have changed and who wish to enter new fields, whose education had for some reason been interrupted, or who are simply seeking intellectual stimulation. Through CEW, returning women can gain information related to returning women, assistance with University procedures, and support for what they are attempting to do. Among some of the activities sponsored by CEW are short-term, non-credit classes, scholarships, newsletters, and workshops. Of special note is CEW's deep involvement with Women's History Week, Project Ahead Internships, and the Women Writer's Conference.
Processed in the spring of 1990, this collection contains the files of Continuing Education for Women from 1964-1984, consists of 8 cubic foot boxes, and contains a total of 553 folders. The folders within the boxes are arranged alphabetically by label, and each folder is arranged chronologically where applicable and by material type elsewhere. Among the many types of materials which are included are the following: government publications, university publications, correspondence, newsletters, evaluations, applications, catalogs, clippings, mailing lists, brochures, and flyers.