History

• The Osher Foundation
• OLLI at the University of Illinois

Mission/Vision Statement

Staff & Contact Information

Location

• Address
• Floor plan (w/ location of exits, stairs, defribillator, transport wheelchairs)
• accessibility 
• campus safety/emergency procedures

Membership

• annual fees (includes online membership)
• benefits
• how to join
• liability waiver
• scholarships
• gift memberships

Rights and responsibilities / code of conduct (KR)

• COMMENTS REGARDING SECTION CONTENT NEED RESOLVED (ref 2026-05-28_KendallsPart_DRAFT OLLI Membership Handbook.doc)
• Olli at Illinois follows the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Student Code of Conduct.  Zoom etiquette [JA1.1] is covered elsewhere in this handbook.
• Should the need arise, the Director, in consultation with the Council Chair, may decline or terminate the membership of an individual whose actions are inconsistent with or harmful to the best interests of OLLI.  
   

Programming

• Courses: OLLI offers fall and spring semesters of 4-week or 8-week courses taught by distinguished faculty from the University of Illinois and other colleges and universities in the region, and by community experts from a wide variety of areas. Courses meet once per week for 90 minutes unless otherwise specified. We do not take attendance or assign grades, and there are no required assignments (although some courses may offer reading suggestions).
• Study Groups: Study Groups are organized and led by OLLI members on a wide variety of topics designed to encourage active discussion and engagement. The Facilitator organizes the group but does not need to be an expert on the topic. The 90 minute sessions are led by the Facilitator or by volunteers among the group. Study groups sessions are offered four times during the year when courses are not in session. They typically meet for 6 sessions.  
• Lectures: Lectures are organized throughout the year. Speakers include faculty, community experts, scholars, and artists from across the country and the world. Lectures are free to all OLLI members. To introduce non-members to OLLI, members are encouraged to bring a non-member guest for lectures.  Please contact the office to register a guest.  
• Interest Groups: Interest Groups are a way for OLLI members to share an interest they have with other members on a regular basis. They are facilitated by OLLI members. Some Interest Groups take place at OLLI and some in the community, depending on the group.
• Wellness Program: OLLI 's Wellness Program offers 60-minute sessions for members to continue practicing yoga; some prior experience is required.  These sessions are taught by experts and are limited in size.  They meet once a week for 6 weeks during the same periods as the Study Group sessions.
• Workshops: COMMENTS REGARDING SECTION CONTENT NEED RESOLVED (ref 2026-05-28_KendallsPart_DRAFT OLLI Membership Handbook.doc)Workshops are a new type of programming [JA3.1]at OLLI in Illinois. We look forward to offering a variety of participatory learning opportunities at OLLI and in the community for our members. 
• Formats: OLLI at Illinois offers a variety of educational programming and events throughout the year for adult lifelong learners. Events may be in-person sessions, online-only via Zoom sessions, or hybrid (both in-person and Zoom) sessions.  
• ZOOM Links: Zoom links for Courses and Study Groups are emailed to registered members at the start of each semester. They are also posted on the web site: log in; click on My Registrations; select the current Term; in the table below, the Meeting Link is on the far right.
• Options for hearing impaired: (No text found on web site.  Also include vision impaired and other concerns?)
• Hospitality: We have a Member Lounge as well as a Member Library/Coffee Room in our suite for you to enjoy before or after classes. Please use them to commune with other members!
• General Programming Dates (Yearly)
  • July to mid-August (6 weeks): Summer Study Groups & Wellness Program
  • September & October (8 weeks): Fall Courses 
  • November to mid-December (6 weeks): Fall Study Groups & Wellness Program
  • January to mid-February (6 weeks): Winter Study Groups & Wellness Program
  • Mid- February to Mid- April (8 weeks): Spring Courses
  • Late-April to early-June: Spring Study Groups and Wellness Program
• how to register
• payment
• NB a class may be cancelled due to low enrollment
• dopping a class/refunds
• class materials (will need to revise as ADA requirements take effect - now April 2027)
• make-up sessions if a class session is cancelled due to weather, etc.
• course evaluations
• guest policy / bring a friend to OLLI

Wait list?

Parking

Communications

• website, calendar
• course listings
• emails, weekly newsletter, eNews
• Weather related cancellations
• social media (Facebook & Instagram)
• connection to campus wifi

Member code of conduct

• classroom and Zoom etiquette
• health and safety (e.g. if sick)

How to get involved 

• list of all committees
• other volunteer opportunities

Teach for OLLI/lead study group/give lecture/offer suggestions for instructors?

• include links to various forms, e.g. course proposal

Funding and support

• funding for OLLI (pie chart)
• donating to OLLI (both current use and sustaining excellence; estate planning)

Optional Information

• cultivating new friendships at OLLI (see Emory University handbook, page 9)
• photo/video policy
• special events: annual meeting and banquet; other
• member satisfaction survey (annually? We try to send one out every late May or early June)