The University of Missouri's conference office (MUCO) was established in 1963 with a mission to deliver non-credit learning and other continuing education and cooperative extension programs to adult audiences. Beyond traditional MU departments, "we also support state and federal agencies, public and private organizations and youth programs," says MUCO Director Jewel Coffman. "We run the gamut of helping any group that would like to support an educational opportunity."
Of course, the methods for reaching potential students and participants have changed markedly over the years, in response to changing expectations and technologies.