WHAT IS OLLI?
OLLI at UNL is a volunteer-driven adult-learning membership program designed for men and women 50 years of age and older. Partnering with the College of Education and Human Sciences, OLLI provides stimulating and varied noncredit educational opportunities. Along with great courses, OLLI also offers many social and cultural events, interest groups, and travel opportunities. OLLI at UNL is one of more than 125 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes across the United States.
HOW IS OLLI FUNDED?
OLLI is primarily funded by membership and course fees. Donations are used to keep costs low, provide scholarships to those in need, and to help OLLI promote and expand its presence across Lincoln and Nebraska. The Bernard Osher Foundation provided funding for start-up and development and the University provides specific in-kind services and space.
WHAT DOES OLLI OFFER?
OLLI offers over 300 noncredit courses and events each year over five terms from August through July. Along with great courses, OLLI offers many social and cultural events, interest groups and travel opportunities locally, across the United States and internationally. Membership is required to take most courses, attend events and take advantage of all that OLLI has to offer. With membership, you may enroll in as many courses as you like. The OLLI program includes:
- One-time classes
- Multi-session courses
- 5 Terms (2 in the fall, one in the winter, spring and summer)
- Terms are each 6-weeks long
- Classes are typically 90-minutes in length, meeting once per week
- Courses are offered primarily during the day
WHO ARE OLLI MEMBERS?
OLLI members come from all educational, professional and social backgrounds. OLLI is for all who have a desire to stay intellectually active and engaged, and want to:
- Connect with peers who share common interests
- Explore fascinating subjects through noncredit courses
- Enhance creativity
- Make New Friends
- Travel to places near and far
- Get GREAT VALUE for your money
HOW ARE DECISIONS MADE FOR COURSES AND OTHER OLLI ACTIVITIES?
OLLI is member-volunteer driven. Member volunteers are actively involved in selecting topics to be explored, share their expertise and interests, organize or teach courses, serve on the OLLI Advisory Council and various committees. The Advisory Council serves as an elected representative body from the membership.
Beyond taking courses, attending events and joining tours and travel, you can volunteer with OLLI through these activities:
- curriculum development
- marketing
- membership
- support activities