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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Anne Wallace, OLLI at American University, asks OLLI:
1. What kind of evaluation or feedback does your OLLI ask for after a class is finished? Do you use a form?
2. How does your OLLI inform a study group leader they are done teaching? Do you offer up free classes/”gold watch?”
You may respond directly to Anne Wallace @awallace@american.edu.
Sarah Benton, OLLI at Penn State, asks OLLI:
Does your OLLI follow a formula for how many new courses versus repeats you offer per term? Also, does anyone have a documented curriculum planning process that you would share with me?
Kathy Sangster, OLLI at University of Texas Austin, asks OLLI:
We are interested in Olli programs experience with developing community engagement/service opportunities for members.