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STATE OF LOUISIANA

DEPARTMENT OF STATE CIVIL SERVICE

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA

October 7, 2009

General Circular No. 1786

To: Heads of State Agencies and Human Resource Directors

Subject: New Higher Education Opportunity for Adults

Date: October 7, 2009

500,000 adults in Louisiana have attended college but had to leave prior to earning a degree. For this reason, the Board of Regents established The Center for Adult Learning in Louisiana, or CALL (http://www.yourcallla.org). It is a statewide initiative that aims to meet the needs of Louisiana’s adult learners. The Center’s mission is to enhance adult learning opportunities for citizens of the state through expanded programs and services provided by public higher education institutions.

Postsecondary education does not always fit the more complicated schedule of working adults and this group is often left behind once the rigors of daily life set in. CALL can help bolster the education of state employees, leading to higher retention and a focused skill-set. Encouraging employees to return to school is beneficial both to a specific department as well as the state as a whole.

First and foremost, CALL member colleges and universities offer 4-week and 8-week fast track classes completely online. These accelerated courses allow students to work on his or her own time and complete more courses in a shorter time span. Also, the Center focuses on promoting Prior Learning Assessment which allows students through testing or portfolio to earn college credit for college level learning they have already gained through life experience.

Below is a list of the CALL members and the programs they offer:

Bossier parish Community College

· Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration

· Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems - Concentration in Software Applications

· Associate of General Studies with a concentration in Business

Louisiana State University in Eunice (2+2 with McNeese State University)

· Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

McNeese State University (2+2 with LSUE)

· Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Northwestern State University

· Bachelor of General Studies/Professional Studies Concentration

Minor: Business Administration

Southeastern Louisiana University

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing for graduates of diploma and associate degree programs

University of Louisiana at Monroe

· Bachelor of Science in Health Studies with Healthcare Management/Marketing Option

For more information on CALL, visit http://www.yourcallla.org. From this site you can request more information on specific degree programs from the member colleges and universities. CALL member campuses are currently accepting applications.

Sincerely,

s/Shannon S. Templet

Director