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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Stephanie Johnson, OLLI at the University of New Mexico, asks OLLI:
Our OLLI is looking for ideas from other OLLIs concerning the work/goals/activities of their leadership committees.
Joan Pettigrew, OLLI at Clemson University, asks OLLI:
1. Does your OLLI track member retention?
2. How do you define member retention?
3. What methods do you use to track/analyze member retention?
4. What do your member retention statistics look like (members cycle by semester/year?)?
Barbara Hochberg, OLLI at Berkshire Community College, asks OLLI:
OLLI at BCC is exploring the development of a program to provide mentoring services and career advice for interested students who might benefit from a well organized program that would provide information about various careers, ongoing educational directions to pursue and general information OLLI members have accumulated in their work careers. Do other OLLIs have such programs and how succesful have they been?
Brian Chapman, OLLI at UConn, asks OLLI:
We are planning to partner with the AARP by Hosting their AARP Driver Safety Program. Can other OLLI’s comment on how they partner with AARP for this program, i.e. arrangements etc. Also, any other ways that OLLIs partner with AARP in their region?
Patricia Berlowe, OLLI at Yavapai College, asks OLLI:
Have any OLLI’s had experience with “Classic Escapes?”
Cathy House, OLLI at The University of Utah, asks OLLI:
I am interested in developing a course, a series or courses, or a series of seminars on “the brain.” I would appreciate if those who covered these topics would send the titles, descriptions, and formats. It would also be helpful to know where you found the instructors and what their background and affiliation are.
Jean Sheridan, OLLI at University of Southern Maine, asks OLLI:
Have other OLLIs put together handbooks for new faculty? Designed to help in the following ways:
1. How to maneuver through adminsitrative protocols. 2. Raise awarness of differences between prior professional experience and teaching in lifelong learning setting. 3. Offer suggestions for classroom mangement.
Please share your information/attachments by sending them via email to jsheridan@maine.rr.com.