The 62nd annual meeting of the Association for Continuing Higher Education, Inc. (ACHE), will be hosted by Coastal Carolina University's Division of Extended Learning and Public Services. The meeting will be held Oct. 14 to 17 at the Wyndham Myrtle Beach Resort. This year's theme is "Sharing the Vision, Leading the Way: Continuing Educators in the New Millennium."

"This meeting is a great way for leaders in the continuing education profession to learn about ways to create a new vision of education for the learners we serve," said Peter Balsamo, dean of Coastal's Division of Extended Learning and Public Services.

ACHE is an institution-based organization of colleges, universities and individuals dedicated to the promotion of lifelong learning and excellence in continuing higher education. ACHE encourages professional networks, research and exchange of information for its members and advocates continuing higher education as a means of enhancing and improving society.

Coastal's Division of Extended Learning and Public Services provides extensive credit and non-credit learning opportunities for the entire Grand Strand community, including specialized programs for business professionals, senior adults and youths. For more information about the programs offered at Coastal, call 349-2665.