At UC San Diego Extension, we believe great social and economic prosperity comes from integrating the collective knowledge of the university, community leaders and professionals.
UC San Diego Extension focuses on integrating knowledge in four areas that enable the San Diego region to reap the benefits of today’s dynamic changes and shifting global realities:
- Assuring a globally competitive talent pool
- Accelerating economic vitality
- Fostering community-building conversations
- Improving quality of life for all citizens
As the continuing education and public program arm of the university, Extension plays a major role in the quality of life and economic vitality of the San Diego region and state of California. Extension strives to combine local impact with national reputation and global reach.
As part of the new knowledge-based economy, Extension is recognized nationally and internationally for linking the community to expert professionals and the knowledge resources of the university. Innovative programs such as Global CONNECT and San Diego Dialogue play a key role in connecting disparate communities by conducting timely research and providing new business assistance to regions around the world, including our own San Diego-Baja California region.
