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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Connie Hodgson, from OLLI at University of North Dakota, asks:
How are other OLLIs using the Osher logo on promotional items with their school logo. Where do you place the emphasis?
Sarah Benton, from OLLI at Penn State, asks:
In additon to your membership, does your OLLI offer “added values,” i.e. discounts to restaurants, theatres, etc?
Sarah Benton. from OLLI at Penn State, asks:
Does your OLLI require that any person or group (i.e., Director, College Department, Board) pre-approve your course offerings? Who does and Why? If not, do you think courses should be approved?
Billie Lombardo, from OLLI at University of North Florida, asks:
Does your OLLI offer a lifetime membership rate? If so, what do you give in return for it, i.e. special recognition, incentive gift, etc.?
Deborah Worthley, from OLLI at University of Vermont, asks:
Do any OLLIs have refund policies for returning membership fees to members who ask for their money back?
Sharon Sokoloff, from OLLI at Brandeis, asks:
Have any OLLIs developed policies and/or strategies for dealing with members who are experiencing cognitive impairment? For example: One of our classes was set up where paricipants signed up to engage in a debate related to technology. During the class it was apparent to all that one was not up to the task.
Beverly Bagozzi, from OLLI at University of Michigan (U of M), finds U of M’s system for managing finances for OLLI trips cumbersome. They funnel trip revenue and pay fees from a wider purpose U of M account.
How do other OLLIs manage handling finances for their OLLI sponsored day/overnight trips?
Donna Weisblatt, from OLLI at UC, Santa Cruz-Cupertino Extension, asks:
We are in the midst of a membership campaign and should reach 500 members before end of the year. Looking beyond 500 to 1000, we are seeking collaborations with other organizations/corporations, i.e. to consider purchasing memberships(value-add benefit) for their members/employees.
Question: Who in the OLLI network has developed a model for creating partnerships/sponsorships to generate memberships?