The Division of Continuing Studies supports the mission of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the spirit of the Wisconsin Idea by providing access to educational resources to nontraditional students, lifelong learners, and the community. The division's primary role comprises leadership, administrative oversight, and marketing responsibility for UW-Madison's noncredit offerings, credit outreach and summer session. The division also advises and admits adults seeking to enroll as University Special or Guest Students. Each year more than 17,000 lifelong learners from around the community, across the state and throughout the nation attend one or more of the 500 noncredit classes, workshops and conferences sponsored by Continuing Studies in the areas of professional development, personal enrichment, career transitions and educational advising. The Division of Continuing Studies also provides funding, support, and infrastructure to UW-Madison schools and colleges seeking to identify and serve nontraditional audiences.