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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Lisa Barton, OLLI at the University of Michigan, Asks OLLI:
Following up on an Ask OLLI question that was posted last fall (http://usm.maine.edu/olli/national/askolli/?p=213), has your OLLI successfully promoted legacy giving? If so, I would like to learn more about how other OLLIs have done this.
Lisa Barton, OLLI at the University of Michigan, Asks OLLI:
Has your OLLI had any original fundraising activities during the past year that were particularly successful?
Jeannette M. Toohey, OLLI at University of North Florida, Asks OLLI:
How does your OLLI orient and nurture its members?
Abbie Lawrence-Jacobson, OLLI at University of Michigan, Asks OLLI:
Has your OLLI created a promotional video? For example, a 2-5 minute video highlighting your OLLI’s offerings, volunteer opportunities, and experiences of members. If so, is it possible to view your video?
Carol Stewart, OLLI at University of Arizona, Asks OLLI:
What do you do (in class and long-term) when disruptive members create a problem for instructors? It would be interesting to know what others have done.
The National Resource Center Asks OLLI:
What are you doing to attract Baby Boomers to 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.