Batemans Bay Education Access Centre celebrates first anniversary

11 December 2000

The University of Wollongong is celebrating one year of operations on the South Coast, and enrolments are now being accepted for year two.

Whether potential students have just finished Year 12, or have not studied for a while, the University is offering a range of degrees at its Batemans Bay Education Access Centre -- including Arts, Business Administration and Commerce.

The Batemans Bay Education Access Centre, a collaboration between the University of Wollongong, Illawarra Institute of Technology and Eurobodalla Shire Council, is an exciting development in education on the South Coast. The primary objective of the Centre is to provide enhanced education opportunities for residents of Batemans Bay and the South Coast region.

The Batemans Bay Education Access Centre represents a commitment by the University of Wollongong to provide tertiary education on the South Coast. In 2000 the University also opened a similar facility in Bega and a brand new campus in West Nowra.

Many local students are now entering the second year of study at these new facilities. The response from the first intake has been overwhelmingly positive as students enjoy the advantages of a local education provided by Australia’s University of the Year for 2000-2001.

Local tutors, flexible timetables, and a range of support services are features of an education at the Batemans Bay Education Access Centre. Enrolments are being taken now for 2001 -- contact Ms Gayl Vidgen on 4472 2125.

Media please note, the following student is available for an interview and photo: Matthew Clarke phone 4472 4544.