New Member Orientation Welcome to our OLLI DU

New Member Orientation Welcome to our OLLI @ DU South Campus

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute § The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Denver is an adult learning membership program designed for men and women age 50 and "better" who wish to pursue lifelong learning in a relaxed non-competitive atmosphere. § We are proudly celebrating 20 years of providing stimulating classes at multiple OLLI sites in the Metro Denver area.

Osher Foundation § The Bernard Osher Foundation, headquartered in San Francisco, was founded in 1977 by Bernard Osher, a respected businessman and community leader. § The Foundation seeks to improve quality of life through support for higher education and the arts. § Thanks to the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation, OLLI at the University of Denver joins a network of more than 120 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes across the United States that are meeting the needs of older learners who want to learn simply for the joy of learning and personal fulfillment. Community education at an adult learning center helps imaginations thrive and OLLI at DU is an essential community education program.

Small Part of the Bigger Picture More than 120 OLLI programs from Maine to Hawaii and Alaska

OLLI at Denver University (DU) § Barbe Ratcliffe - Executive Director § Oversees all OLLI @ DU campuses (currently 6) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Central South West East OLLI-on-Campus/ Central 8. Boulder

What Makes Each OLLI Campus Function? § Administration Team § Curriculum Committee § Member Relations Committee § Volunteers “Teamwork makes the impossible. ”

OLLI Administration Team - South Campus § Connie Dawson, OLLI South Manager § Sherilee Selby, OLLI South Assistant (focus on Curriculum, facilitators, facility issues) § Christine Liptak, OLLI South Assistant (focus on Classroom Assistants, GEEK Squad, evaluations) § Erin Angel – IT Specialist (focus on audio/visual)

OLLI South Administration § OLLI South Administrative Staff is responsible for: § Overall coordination of campus § Registration § Facilities § Financials § Audio Visual § Communications § Support Committees, Volunteers, Members Please note our staff are all part-time! The best way to reach us is at ollisouth@gmail. com.

OLLI – A Volunteer Organization § § § Committee members Facilitators Class Assistants Social Activities Hosts Greeters Photographers What talents do you have? Sign up and be part of the solution! “A dynamic team is unstoppable. ”

OLLI South Curriculum Committee § Curriculum Committee Chairs – Sally Walling and Pat Smith § Responsible for OLLI South Curriculum ◦ Subcommittees • Alive & Well • History • Interactive Learning • Literature/Writing • Philosophy/Religion/Culture • Political Science/Economics • Science/Math/Technology • Soci-OLLIgies • Visual and Performing Arts “When a collection of minds and hearts work together, great things happen. ”

Our Curriculum § 8 -week terms: Fall, Winter, Spring § Monday through Friday 9: 30 -11: 30 (AM Classes) 1: 00 -3: 00 (PM Classes) § 2 hour classes once a week *Student Union for those who choose to stay for lunch located in the main lobby of the church v Policy Statement: In the spirit of fostering understanding, all OLLI members are encouraged to share opinions and ideas. OLLI class participants do not attempt to “convert” others because there is a mutual respect for each member’s experiences, ideas value systems and beliefs. The true focus of an OLLI class is the critical examination of issues and opinions. All participants points of view carry equal weight. Consensus is not a goal. We encourage participants with all points of view to attend and become engaged through discussion and civil debate. “The best way to get along with people is not to expect them to be like you. ”

Who Develops The Courses Volunteer Facilitators Approved by the Curriculum Committee “Volunteers are not paid; not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless. ”

Who are the Facilitators? Passion over Pedigree § § § Volunteers with a passion for art, history, science, current events, literature, religion, etc. The lifeblood of the organization. Facilitators are in a class by themselves due to the innumerous hours they spend preparing for a class and then presenting in the classroom. “Individually we are special; together we are spectacular. ”

Facilitators – con’t § § While we have many facilitators from academia, many with very advanced degrees and experience, the vast majority are not. They are simply individuals who wish to share their passion. Volunteered to “learn along with the class members”. Excited about the exposure to new ideas or knowledge. Be sure to thank your facilitators for their time and commitment, without them there would be no OLLI classes!

Who are the Class Assistants? § § Students who signed up for the course and offered their services as Class Assistants. What do they do? ◦ ◦ ◦ Ensure Name Tents are set out and available to class Pass out the attendance sheet during class Talk about upcoming events and have flyers available Welcome new members and any guests Help the facilitator during class with lights, blinds, windows, etc. ◦ And most importantly – free up the Facilitator so they can concentrate on their course material “Teamwork divides the task and doubles the success. ”

OLLI South Member Relations Committee • Member Relations Chair – Gary Wyngarden � Responsible ◦ ◦ ◦ for OLLI South ‘Culture’ Special Events Lunch & Learns Volunteer Coordination Member Relations Special Education Marketing “No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it. ”

Upcoming Events For Spring 2019! § OLLI South Hot Topic Lunch – Friday, April 12 (11: 30 am – 1: 00 pm) – Arthur Mc. Farland II, great-grandson of W. E. B. Du Bois (PLEASE NOTE - MUST REGISTER BY APRIL 5, $25 charge to cover lunch and facility charges) § Lunch & Learn – Wed. , Apr 17 (11: 45 am) - Become a “Habitat Hero” § Lunch & Learn – Tues. , Apr. 23 (11: 45 am) - The Truth about “Memory Loss” § Lunch & Learn – Wed. , May 1 (11: 45 am) - An Exploration of the Human and Humane Side of Family Affairs § The “NOON” Show – Wed. , May 15 (11: 45 am) – Come meet the facilitators for Fall 2019 § Theatre Event – Sunday, June 9 - Sister Act at Town Hall Arts Theatre in Littleton

YOUR Responsibilities! § Read your email from OLLI South! § Wear your name tag. § Be on time to class and turn off (or silence) your phone. § Mark class attendance sheets if you know you will be gone. § Follow Douglas County Schools for snow closures. § Ask other OLLI Members if you have questions or contact the OLLI South Administration Team. (Please do NOT bother church staff. ) § Follow the one-way driveway and remember our campus is non-smoking. § Have fun and consider volunteering if you love what we’re doing! “Shared enthusiasm energizes everyone. ”

FALL 2019 REGISTRATION DATES § Catalog Posted Online – August 5 § Open Request Period – August 5 – 16 § Class Confirmation Sent – September 3 § Dropping/Changing Classes – Use the system-generated email with the Re-registration link. If you have issues, send email to ollisouth@gmail. com with your requested changes. § Term Dates – September 16 – November 8 § Your $130 charge per term includes registration for class(es) at all OLLI @ DU sites! We have 3 registration links: § OLLI South § OLLI Central/On-Campus/East § OLLI West/Boulder

OLLI at DU Website § Overall View of OLLI- http: //universitycollege. du. edu/olli/ § OLLI South Website: http: //portfolio. du. edu/ollisouth • Home page • Current (or upcoming) Term (Weekly glance of classes) • Special Events • Maps/Directions • Site Contacts • Newsletters • World. View Program • Member Benefits • Volunteers • FAQ’s/Policies • (And MORE!) “Curiosity never retires. ”

Questions? ? ? And Tour! What did we miss that you want to know?