Cultivate the cooperative movement!

More than 800 million people around the world are members of co-operatives, including an estimated 1 in 4 Americans. And yet, few colleges or universities offer courses that explore the contribution co-ops make to our economy and society.

The University of Connecticut realizes the dire importance of co-operative economies and offers you a new 3-credit online course, Introduction to the Co-Operative Movement. You will learn about the history and philosophy of the co-op movement, and its relevance to modern economic challenges.

Online courses provide the flexibility and opportunity to participate with students of all ages from a variety of states and countries. Join us this spring for a truly refreshing and energetic view of a focused economic infrastructure from wherever you are.

To view the course syllabus or to request more information, visit

http://continuingstudies.uconn.edu/onlinecourses/welc/gs3088sp10.html

For more information, please contact Katie Gregory at the Public and Community Engagement Office at the University of Connecticut's Center for Continuing Studies at 860-486-0358 Catherine.Gregory@uconn.edu.