Approval Date: January 2, 1976

Key Objectives:

1. To enhance the potential of the University of Guyana in creating and influencing change within the context of national aspirations;
2. To provide learning opportunities which would help to develop the capacity of the adult individual to participate more effectively in the process of change;
3. 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;
4. 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;
5. To provide training courses for trainers engaged in continuing education; and
6. To assist in the development and co-ordination of existing resources in continuing education.

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.

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.