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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Terry Aaronson, OLLI at Florida State University, Asks OLLI:
Does your OLLI offer any classes designed around TED talks - and if so, how is it presented?
Jo Brownlie, OLLI at Saginaw Valley State University, Asks OLLI:
Have you used a roadside billboard to promote your OLLI? At a recent charity auction, we purchased a four-week run for an outdoor roadside billboard. (We got a good deal!) Has anyone used a billboard to promote their OLLI? If so, please describe the message and visuals you used.
Chris Elliott, OLLI at the University of Oklahoma, Asks OLLI:
Does your OLLI offer peer led discussion courses? If so, what worked with peer led discussions, and what didn’t? Did the leaders choose the topics or did the members?
Beth Leconte, OLLI at the University of Rhode Island, Asks OLLI:
Has your OLLI offered courses in holistic health and wellness such as yoga, meditation, chakras, drumming, or mindful drawing? If yes, have they been successful?
Cathy House, OLLI at the University of Utah, Asks OLLI:
As a follow up to the December 2012 Ask OLLI post about online courses, what is your experience with offering online learning to OLLI members?
Does your OLLI consider the membership fee to be a charitable contribution for tax purposes?
Katie Helms, OLLI at the University of Arkansas, Asks OLLI:
Does your OLLI consider the membership fee to be a charitable contribution for tax purposes? Why or why not? What is the norm for most OLLIs regarding whether or not the membership fee is tax-deductible?
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Katie Helms, OLLI at University of Arkansas, Asks OLLI:
Does your OLLI’s curriculum committee use a planning timeline? I am looking for a planning timeline that can help frame what the committee needs to be doing as well as how far in advance.
Documents may be emailed to Kyle at the National Resource Center, kallen@usm.maine.edu.
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?
Julia Cayuso, OLLI at the University of Miami, Asks OLLI:
Does your OLLI have a complaint procedure? If so, where does it appear in writing, and is it separate from complaint/grievance procedures of the host institution?
Jo Brownlie, OLLI at Saginaw Valley State University, Asks OLLI:
Our university is exploring the possibility of offering retirement housing adjacent to our campus, which might be managed by the university or by a private company. Our OLLI offerings would be a major benefit to the residents. Is your OLLI’s university or college currently doing this? And if so, how is it working out?