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Westminster College Announces New Director of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning

Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Elizabeth Hines, Westminster College director of alumni planning and programming, was named director of Westminster's Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning Program, effective March 1.

Hines replaces Carol Yova, who has been with Westminster since 1992 and is retiring.

Dr. Jesse Mann, vice president for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, said, "I am very excited that Elizabeth Ellis 'Biz' Hines has decided to accept the position of Director of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning. She brings an unparalleled wealth of knowledge about Westminster College and the community to this position. She will be a terrific addition to the program and I am looking forward to working with her."

Continuing Education classes and seminars are non-credit and are open to all interested individuals. Formal admission to Westminster College is not required. The Lifelong Learning Program is an undergraduate study program designed for the adult learner and is taught by regular faculty members. No entrance exams are required. All classes carry full college credit, and those who have previously attended college may be able to transfer credits.

Hines began her Westminster career in 1980 in the Admissions office, where she served as an assistant director and then associate director. She was the College's registrar for 13 years before moving into the Institutional Advancement division in 1999. She was development officer for leadership gifts and director of the Westminster Fund prior to assuming her current position in the alumni office in 2006.

Hines earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Westminster. She resides in New Wilmington with her husband, James. They are the parents of Meridith Ridl of Holland, Mich., and Alex Hines, a Westminster senior communications major.

Contact the Continuing Education/LLP office at (724) 946-7353 or visit www.westminster.edu/llp for additional information about their programs.

Elizabeth Hines