About Continuing and Professional Education

No matter where you are, in the state or in life, East Carolina University is always there for you with opportunities for personal enrichment and professional development. ECU is prepared to assist you in updating your skills, discovering new talents, or charting new career paths. Take a quick glance at our course catalog and you will discover a wealth of stimulating learning opportunities that await you.

ECU’s Continuing and Professional Education courses and programs are developed and taught by both highly qualified university faculty and experts within the related fields. Each course is designed to be educational, useful, and fun. You will be provided with numerous opportunities to interact not only with the instructor, but also with your fellow participants.

We work with subject matter experts to bring the content to the student wherever they are. Our office helps faculty deliver content through face-to-face programming, online, or a hybrid model to best meet the needs of the students.

Program Team


Annette Kariko
Director of Continuing &
Professional Education
karikoa21@ecu.edu
252-737-5878
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Heather Payne

University Program Specialist
paynehe14@ecu.edu
252-737-1352
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Rod Fincannon

University Program Marketing Specialist
fincannonrod24@ecu.edu
252-737-1350
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Paul Philippon

University Program Specialist
Philipponp25@ecu.edu
252-737-5152
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Ashley Licari

Administrative Support Associate
licaria24@ecu.edu
252-328-9197

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What A Participant Is Saying About CPE

“I LOVED the content, the delivery format and efficiency of registration and awarding of credit to my LEA.  I realized I needed 1 more credit for my renewal this year and through this course I quickly and painlessly met the requirement.  I’ll do all my renewal credits this way from now on.  The convenience, content and efficiency can’t be beat!”

– Peggy Voyles, Sand Ridge Elementary School

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