OWLL Vision Statement
The Office of Workforce and Lifelong Learning (OWLL) at Southern Connecticut State University will be the leading provider of flexible, high-quality professional development and lifelong learning opportunities in Southern Connecticut and beyond. We aim to empower individuals at every stage of life by offering accessible pathways to continuing education through innovative programs such as digital badges, micro-credentials, credit for prior learning, and non-credit certificates, creating multiple on-ramps to higher education and career advancement.
OWLL Mission Statement
SCSU's Office of Workforce and Lifelong Learning's (OWLL) mission is to expand access to professional growth and career advancement by engaging working professionals, community members, non-traditional learners, SCSU students, and SCSU alumni. We support Southern’s commitment to social justice by fostering inclusive, responsive learning experiences that promote both personal and professional development. Through strategic partnerships and alternative revenue-generating programs, we also contribute to the university’s sustainability and visibility while creating bridges to professional credentialing and lifelong learning opportunities.