The Ask OLLI blog is a resource for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute administrators to facilitate discussion on a variety of topics related to the creation and management of OLLI institutes nationwide.
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Abbie Lawrence-Jacobson, OLLI at the University of Michigan, Asks OLLI:
Does your OLLI have a travel program for members? If so, who plans it – Volunteers? Contractors (such as a travel agency)? Other?
Andrea Sisino, OLLI at University of South Carolina Beaufort, Asks OLLI:
Does your OLLI partner with Road Scholar or Institute of Shipboard Learning?
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.
Elena Marciano, OLLI at the University of the Pacific, Asks OLLI:
Does your OLLI offer overnight excursions? If so, were they successful? Did they break even? Is your OLLI planning additional overnight trips? Where are some of the places you have visited? What feedback did you receive from your members? Please share your experience.
Patricia Berlowe, OLLI at Yavapai College Asks OLLI:
Yavapai College’s Prescott Campus OLLI is looking into the possibility of setting up a ride-sharing program to assist non-mobile OLLI members to attend classes. Please let us know if you have set up such a system, are considering one, have tried one and closed it down, and if you would be willing to share your learnings. Also, please advise if you have identified any software that could support a matching process.