Extended Studies Services
Overview
Extended Studies (EXST) is a self-support unit reporting to the Senior Associate Provost. EXST provides administrative services for a broad range of self-support initiatives that include program development and delivery, program management, marketing and communication, student and program services, and financial management. Developed in partnership with University of Maryland units, these credit and non-credit initiatives target a diverse range of students at the pre-college, undergraduate, graduate, and professional level. By providing quality, innovative learning opportunities, EXST extends the university’s commitment to being a preeminent national center for graduate education, and the institution of choice for undergraduates of exceptional ability and promise.
Extended Studies administrative services described below pertain to Open Learning.
Program Development
- Host and administer the Open Learning platform in collaboration with The Division of Information Technology (DIT).
- Serve as the first point of contact for administrative inquiries regarding Open Learning offerings.
- Provide, maintain, and update the application and other tools that assist campus units in the development of their offerings.
Program Management
- Review Open Learning application submissions and manage the approval process.
- Manage the process of awarding the UMD CEU Certificate.
- Liaise with campus administrative offices and act as a resource for compliance with university regulations, policies, and procedures.
Marketing and Communication
- EXST does not provide marketing support for individual programs. However, EXST has a university-approved contract with a full-service marketing agency and campus units may access the EXST contract directly via Procurement and Business Services to request marketing directly from this vendor.
- Host and maintain an Open Learning landing page that links to the Open Learning Catalog.
Financial Management
- Send quarterly DIT Technology Fee billing invoices to campus units offering courses that did not receive a fee waiver. EXST invoices each unit using a DIT-generated report, providing a deadline of one week to review and approve. After one week, EXST Finance processes billing via the account entry for DIT payment.
- Process payment associated with awarding the UMD CEU Certificate.
- Process approved campus unit refund requests per the process outlined in Student Information - Cancellation, Withdrawal, and Student Refund.
Questions?
Contact Extended Studies: openlearning@umd.edu.