How to Submit a Study Group Proposal

Like other OLLIs, we will offer a variety of member-organized and member-led study groups on a broad range of subjects, among them: literature; creative arts; history and government; philosophy and theology; science and technology; and contemporary issues. OLLI staff members are available to provide advice and assistance.

First Step:

• Download and print the Study Group Proposal (PDF, 120K)
  Fill out the form and either drop it off or mail to: OLLI, 2021 South First Street, Champaign, IL 61820.
• OR cut and paste this plain text into an email message, complete the questions, and send to OLLI@uiuc.edu.

Print forms are available in the OLLI Lounge.

Next Steps:

• Once approved by the Curriculum Committee, the proposed study group will be posted on the OLLI Web site. Notices will also be sent out via OLLI-News and posted in the OLLI Lounge.
• Members can express interest via the Web site or by filling out an interest sheet in the OLLI Lounge.
• At least six members must be interested in the topic for the study group to move forward.
• If there is sufficient interest among members, OLLI staff contacts the member who wishes to facilitate the group to discuss study group logistics.
• Meeting dates and times are communicated to interested Study Group participants.
• OLLI study group facilitator attends a one hour facilitator training session.

See the OLLI at Northwestern University for an example of a well-established program of study groups.

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