• offers traditional, TELETECHNET and Virtual Classroom courses to Old Dominion University students on the Peninsula
• offers 25 graduate and 24 undergraduate degree programs, with more than 200 classes scheduled weekly
• typically has more than 600 students enrolled in traditional classes, and more than 600 enrolled in televised classes.
• provides computer laboratory facilities and technical assistance to students and faculty
• provides meeting and training facilities for government, industry, and nonprofit organizations

The Peninsula Center is located at 600 Butler Farm Road in Hampton. The Fall 2007 hours are: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sunday.

From Norfolk Area
Take I-64 West through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel to Exit 262B (Magruder/ NASA/Poquoson Exit). Stay in the left lane on Magruder. At the third traffic light, turn left onto Butler Farm Road. The Peninsula Center is located approximately ¾ mile on the right in the Peninsula Workforce Development Center, just before the TNCC campus. The Peninsula Center is on the second floor

Address: 600 Butler Farm Rd., Suite 2200, Hampton, VA 23666 Telephone: (757) 766-5200     Fax: (757) 766-5201
Email: phec@odu.edu 
Web Site: www.odu.edu/peninsula
Hours:  Fall 2007:  Monday - Friday: 7:30am to 10:00pm 
                             Saturday: 8:00am to 6:00pm
                             Sunday: Closed

The center also hosts the following organizations or programs:

The Virginia Space Grant Consortium

The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) is a coalition of colleges, universities, and institutions in Virginia representing diverse aerospace education and research interests and is part of NASA's National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. There is a Space Grant in each state, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

The VSGC annually distributes more than $225,000 in scholarships for students in science, math, engineering, and technology (SMET) fields of study. The VSGC encourages women, underrepresented minorities, and people with disabilities to pursue careers in SMET; enhances aerospace and high technology infrastructure; and promotes a strong science, math, engineering, and technology education from elementary through university levels. For information about VSGC call (757) 766-5210 or electronically mail vsgc@pen.k12.va.us.

The Commonwealth Graduate Engineering Program (CGEP)

The Commonwealth Graduate Engineering Program coordinates graduate engineering degree programs offered through a cooperating agreement involving the state's three largest engineering colleges: Old Dominion University, the University of Virginia (UVA), and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI). Courses are taught by faculty members from the three universities via a statewide interactive television network.

The following degrees are offered through the program: Master of Engineering (Old Dominion University, UVA), Master of Engineering Management (Old Dominion University), Master of Engineering Administration (VPI), Master of Science (VPI), and Master of Material Science (UVA). Program disciplines include:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
• Materials Engineering
• Systems Engineering

For program, admissions, and other information, contact the Old Dominion University College of Engineering, (757) 683-4244 or e-mail cduran@odu.edu.

Field-Based Masters Degree Program (M.S. in Education)

The Peninsula Field-Based Masters Degree Program offers a Master's degree in Education for certified teachers who do not have a a graduate degree. For information on program and admissions requirements and schedules, contact Irene McCaffrey at 766-5200 or e-mail imccaffr@odu.edu.

Military Career Transition Program

Old Dominion University's Military Career Transition Program is designed for military personnel transitioning from the military into a career in teaching. The program offers active duty, retired, and military dependents an M.S.Ed. in Education and a Virginia license to teach which has reciprocity in 39 other states. Designed to meet the needs of working personnel, classes are scheduled in the late afternoon and on Saturday. Recognition for military experience is built into the program requirements. An on-site advisor will evaluate your transcript, set up a program of studies for you, and direct your progress through the state licensure and graduation. Call Dr. Donna Whitmore at 766-5200 for an appointment to explore the possibilities for a rewarding second career, or e-mail vwhitmor@odu.edu.

Partnership with Thomas Nelson Community College

Old Dominion University has formed a partnership with Virginia community colleges to provide a bachelor's degree close to home. As part of this partnership, The Old Dominion University Peninsula Higher Education Center has combined with Thomas Nelson Community College to provide bachelor degree programs here on the Peninsula.

Students interested in any of the bachelor's degree programs may complete their first two years of requirements through an appropriate degree or course work at Thomas Nelson Community College. Students may also complete course work through other accredited institutions. Once the first two years of a degree are completed or nearly completed, a student may begin studies at the Peninsula Center or main campus leading to completion of a bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University. This enables students to complete a degree closer to home and without having to leave the Peninsula. For more information call 825-2986.

Continuing Education Programs

The Peninsula Higher Education Center hosts a number of programs for adult continuing education and workforce development. Among the programs are the following:

Executive Development Center

The Executive Development Center, a unit of Old Dominion University's College of Business and Public Administration, develops and delivers high quality business and management training for large and small companies, national and local governments, military and nonprofit organizations, professional groups, and individuals seeking to upgrade job skills and obtain professional certification.

Among the programs available at the Peninsula Higher Education Center are certificate programs in Professional Human Resource Management, Certified Purchasing Manager, Payroll Administration, Professional Financial Planner, and customized contract courses. For information on these and other offerings and schedules, contact the Executive Development Center at (757) 683-4603, or visit http://www.cgbee.com/webnew/cgbee.html.

Virginia Applied Technology and Professional Development Center 

The Virginia Applied Technology and Professional Development Center (VATPDC), an Enterprise Center of the College of Engineering and Technology, sponsors a number of non-credit engineering courses and seminars. The curriculum consists of short courses and seminars, certificate programs, and customized training. For course offerings, schedules, and other information, contact Kimberly Brigance (757) 683-5479, or visit http://www.vatpdc.com.

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