For the Fall 2002 semester,

some 21 Continuing Education courses are planned, including How to Start

a New Business, Medical Billing, Spanish for the Construction Trade, and

Marketing on a Shoestring.

"The University Center

will ultimately fulfill local educational needs by offering credit and

non credit classes," says Dr. Wallace Shakun, Clayton State's dean

of Continuing Education. "Credit programs are currently being evaluated

to determine need. A non-credit fall program of classes will be introduced.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will have representation

as required. SBDC will offer courses to help businesses develop."

Partners in this educational

endeavor include Clayton College & State University, the FCDA, the

Development Authority of Peachtree City (DAPC), the Peachtree City Tennis

Center, Newnan Utilities, Peachtree City, Fayette County Commission and

the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce.

"With (the) population

(of Fayette County) approaching 100,000, the business community, leadership,

and residents have repeatedly expressed their need and desire to have

a facility located in Peachtree City that would offer both credit and

non-credit courses. We are pleased to bring a number of community partners

to the table to facilitate this vital opportunity," says the FCDA

Chairman Randy Hayes.

For more information concerning

upcoming fall classes, contact Jerri Hager in Clayton State's Division

of Continuing Education, at (770) 961-3416 or e-mail [email protected].

Clayton College & State

University, "Your University" for Atlanta's "Southern Crescent,"

is a state university of the University System of Georgia, located in

Morrow.