Ask OLLI

Katy Crapo, OLLI at University of Georgia, Asks OLLI:

OLLI@UGA is looking for software to assist its Curriculum Committee with course scheduling. We do not need registration software. We already have that. However, what we do need is a way to “plug in” our courses and move them around. Up to this point, the Chair of the Curriculum Committee is the sole person responsible for this, and she does all this work manually. We want an application that would centralize information in such a way that a number of people could assist in the class scheduling. Does anyone have any recommendations for us?

Dee Aguilar, OLLI at University of Nebraska, Lincoln, asks OLLI:

How do you define a special event versus a course? We are seeking clarification on the distinction between a special event and a course and would like input from other OLLIs.

Jacqueline Gratz, OLLI at Towson University, Asks OLLI:

Do you have a course evaluation form to share? Our curriculum committee is revising its course evaluation form. While we have looked at the examples posted on osher.net, it would be helpful to have additional samples of evaluation forms from other OLLIs.  If you use an evaluation form, and are willing to share it, please email it as an attachment to Kyle Allen at the National Resource Center, kallen@usm.maine.edu, and it will be added to the Institute Management Resources on osher.net.

What criteria does your OLLI use to accept/decline new course proposals?

Sally Klein, OLLI at Southern Oregon University, Asks OLLI:

What criteria does your OLLI use to accept/decline new course proposals? Our Curriculum Committee reviews all new course proposals and is starting to decline some proposals. We are wondering what criteria other OLLIs use for this process.

Susan H. Poole, NC Center for Creative Retirement at the University of North Carolina, Asheville, Asks OLLI:

How do you deal with people who are not registered for a class, but see an empty seat and take it? This is unfair to people who have paid for the class and those on a class waiting list.

Susan Morrow, OLLI at the University of Southern Maine, Asks OLLI:

How does your OLLI handle ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) compliance? What sort of support do you receive from your University? Does your OLLI offer enhanced listening or enhanced viewing equipment in your classrooms?

Doug Fairbanks, OLLI at University of South Florida, Asks OLLI:

Does your OLLI have a volunteer historian or archivist who keeps track of the history of your OLLI? If so, and if you have a job description for that role that you are willing to share, please email it to Kyle Allen, kallen@usm.maine.edu.

What records are you keeping? Does the historian/archivist produce a periodic historical summary kept in the OLLI’s permanent files?

Connie Hodgson, OLLI at the University of North Dakota, Asks OLLI:

Does your OLLI offer classes using “The Great Courses” as an accompaniment? If so, what did you charge as a fee?

Connie Hodgson, OLLI at University of North Dakota, Asks OLLI:

Does your OLLI allow non-members to take OLLI courses at a higher course fee? If so, what percentage of them become members?  Has it proven to be a positive revenue generator?

Does your OLLI promote legacy giving as part of your fundraising plan? If so, do you have a legacy brochure or other materials you use to promote this manner of giving that you are willing to share?  If so, please email them as attachments to kallen@usm.maine.edu.