Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition D irec tor y of Programs for 50+ Illinoisans presented by Executive Committee of the Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition produced by Intergenerational Initiative, Center for Health Law and Policy Southern Illinois University Carbondale in cooperation with the Illinois Community College Board, the Illinois Board of Higher Education, the Illinois Department on Aging the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Serve Illinois Commission, AARP and the the Illinois Association of Area Agencies on Aging February 2012 Directory of Programs for 50+ Illinoisans
Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition Lifelong is a coalition of community colleges and universities that focus on learning, service and work for those 50+. The group was founded in 1989 by the Illinois Community College Board (David Pierce), the Illinois Board of Higher Education (Richard D. Wagner), the Illinois Department on Aging (Janet Otwell) and the Intergenerational Initiative at SIU Carbondale (Jane Angelis). Lifelong was formalized in 1992 through funding from the Retirement Research Foundation, AARP, and a HECA (Higher Education Cooperation Act) grant. The functions of the Lifelong Coalition are to: Provide Support to New Programs Those starting new programs for older learners find a wealth of experience and advice from other members. Welcome Retirees to Campuses Older learner programs develop strategies to involve retirees on campus as learners, mentors, advocates and in second and third careers. Discuss New Trends for Older Learners The Coalition advocates for policy and programs that address the educational needs and interests of retirees. Promote Collaboration between Education & Aging The coalition recognizes the importance of all generations working for the common good. Conduct Research Studies highlight the educational needs and interests of retirees and their habits of volunteering. Increase Publicity about Older Learner Programs Through awards for exemplary programs, Lifelong informs boards, presidents, and the general public about older learners and their contributions to education and the economy. Promote Civic Engagement Lifelong works with Generations Serving Generations (the Illinois National Governors Association Policy Academy on the Civic Engagment of Older Adults) to help connect retirees to learning, service and work. Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition
Table of Contents Leadership and Sponsors...4 About Lifelong...5 Goals for 2011-2012...5 Current Sponsors and...6 About Members... 7-46 A t the turn of the 20th century, approximately 4 percent of the United States population was over age sixty-five. Today, that percentage has climbed to 13 percent, and by 2030 is projected to be 20 percent. A closer look at the changing population in Illinois points to the most significant growth, 40 percent, in the population ages 50-64. Clearly, the number of older students, older workers, and those with an interest in service will increase dramatically. So the question is, how should we prepare? The Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition has some answers. Directory of Programs for 50+ Illinoisans
Executive Committee L to R: Chair: Carol Davis, Spoon River College, Canton; Vice- Chair, Douglas Brauer, Richland, Community College, Decatur, Past Chair: Anita Revelle, Illinois State University, Normal At Large-South: Julia Schroeder, former Vice President for Academic Affairs, John A. Logan College; Cheryl Brunsmann, Director of Outreach, SIU Edwardsville; At Large Central: Jon Neidy, Associate Director, Oscher Lifelong Learning Institute, Bradley University, Peoria L to R: At Large-Central: Janna Overstreet, director of Continuing Education, Eastern Illinois University; At Large-North: Tammy Lewis, Director Institute of Lifelong Learning, Rock Valley College, Rockford; At Large Chicago Suburbs: Julie De- Long, coordinator, Continuing Professional Education, Prairie State College, Chicago Heights Chairs of the Lifelong Coalition 1990-1992: Joe Hamilton State Community College,East St. Louis 1993-1994: Gene Verdu Belleville Area College (Southwestern Illinois College) 1995-1999: George Floyd Shawnee Community College, Ullin 1999-2001: Bea Cornelissen Oakton Community College, Des Plaines 2002-2003: Sherry Sparks John Wood College, Qunicy 2004-2006: Anita Revelle Illinois State University, Normal 2007-2009: Executive Committee Chair: Anita Revelle, Illinois State University; Vice Chair: Margaret Plaskas, Waubonsee Community College; Sugar Grove At Large: Mike Shore, Highland Community College; Freeport Lana Campbell, SIU Carbondale; Maria Malayter, National Louis University, Lisle John Allen, Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield Lori Ragland and Dawn Gibson, Rend Lake College, Ina Cheryl Barber, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign 2009-2011: Officers: Chair: Maria Malayter, National Louis University, Lisle Vice Chair: Margaret Plaskas, Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove At Large Member: Cheryl Brunsmann SIU Edwardsville At Large Member: Douglas Brauer, Richland Community College, Decatur At Large Member: Carol Davis, Spoon River College, Canton Other Conveners over the years include Lila Christensen, Lincoln Land Community College; Sherry Berg Foster, Carl Sandberg College, and Theresa Pickerts, Spoon River College ICCB Staff Sponsors of Lifelong Chris Merrifield, Preston Morgan, Beverly Waldrop, Lynn Neidigh, Preston Morgan and Jennifer Foster At Large-Chicago: John Hader, Interim Vice President, Academic Affairs, Harold Washington College. Sponsors: Jennifer Foster, Director Adult Education, Illinois Community College Board and Jane Angelis, director, Intergenerational Initiative, Center for Health Law and Policy, SIU School of Law. ICCB Executive Directors David Pierce: 1980-1990; Cary Israel: 1991-1994 Geraldine Evans: 1994-1996; Joseph Cipfl: 1997-2004; Geoffrey Obrzut: 2004-Current 4 Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition
About the Coalition Purpose of the Lifelong Coalition The most important function of Lifelong has been information sharing. Those starting new programs or initiating new directions find a wealth of experience and advice from other members. Membership Members come from learning and service programs for older adults in community colleges, universities and community-based organizations. Meeting Topics The topics relate to what is happening throughout the state including new initiatives, trends and experienes of members. Examples of meeting topics include: marketing, educational travel, disability requirements, long term care, second careers, demographic changes, technology, research, intergenerational programs, service learning, popular courses, and future challenges for those 50+. Assembly and Meetings The Lifelong Coalition meets three times a year to discuss current trends, share programming ideas, and compare concerns and solutions for the 50+ population. Listserve The Illinois Community College Board sponsors a listserve to communicate between meetings. The group traditionally meets twice a year and the executive committee meets one additional time. Goals for 2012 Create a greater awareness about 50+ Illinoisans and their interest in service, learning and work. 1. Publicity Make sure that presidents, provosts and board of trustees/regents members are on mailing or distribution lists or list serves. Provide information to your college forums/senates/councils by asking to speak at their meetings. Discuss the relationship, benefits and connections between programs for older adults and the institution as a whole. Get involved with the strategic plan Involve academic faculty in programs Provide a presentation to your institutions Foundation Board meeting or Alumnin Association Meetings. 2. Research Use information obtained from The Maturing of Illinois Report, the Senate Forum on Intergenerational Leadership, and other available state/federal research regarding the importance and impact of older learner programs. Conduct individual program needs assessments throughout the Lifelong Coalition Membership. 3. Terminology Lifelong refers to promoting opportunities in learning, service and work for those 50+. Directory of Programs for 50+ Illinoisans 5
Sponsors and Current Sponsors of the Lifelong Learning and Service coalition include L to R: Geoff Obrzut, President and CEO, Illinois Community College Board; George Reid, Executive Director, Illinois Board of Higher Education and John Holton, Director, Illinois Department on Aging In addition, a hearty thank you to the Council of Community College Presidents for their extraordinary support over the last 20+ years. In 1989, David Pierce, executive director of the Illinois Community College Board and Jane Angelis, director, Intergenerational Initiative conducted a survey of community college presidents to determine interest in programs and services for older adults. The survey found widespread interest in older learners and two realities in Illinois: the retiree population is growing and retirees are significant assets to campuses. Pierce and Angelis convened a planning committee to discuss possibilities and a course for the future. Planning started in 1991 and in February 1992, Lifelong was formalized during the first statewide conference: Lifelong Education and Involvement in Community Colleges: Strategies for 55 and Over. A group representing 35 community colleges met for the first time in Springfield and discussed four different models providing services to older adults. The models, chairs of each, and the community colleges included: academic (Marget Hamilton, DuPage), service (Gene Verdu, Belleville), urban (Lisa Madigan, Wilbur Wright), and agrarian (Dorothy Pedtke, Kaskaskia). The participants discussed the relationship of community colleges and older persons and asked the question, What are the most pressing issues for our community colleges in the next decade and how could older learners make an impact? From 1993-2000 LIFELONG met twice each year in Springfield, Bloomington, or the Chicago area to give coordinators of older learner programs an opportunity to share information and programmatic trends. In 1995, universities joined the coalition and a survey on the Education Needs of Older Adults was completed. The study was repeated in 1999.In 2001, the Lifelong coalition celebrated its 10th year during the conference, It Takes a Community: Intergenerational Solutions to the Challenges of Education. During the last ten years, the group has focused on sharing information and helping new programs get started. In 2008, a National-Speaker Series was convened for the first time in December 2008. President Charles Middleton of Roosevelt University and board member of the American Council on Education introduced Mary Beth Lakin who discussed a new report on older learners: Mapping New Directions: Higher Education for Older Adults. In 2010 and 2011, members met during the Summit on Aging and Education to reaffirm the importance of older adults to learning, service and work. Awards were presented by Michael Gelder, Senior Advisor to Governor Pat Quinn and George Reid, executive director, Illinois Board of Higher Education. 6 Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition
Institutional Members Membership, as listed by the Lifelong Directory, includes information about older learner programs in the following community colleges and universities. Many programs are part of continuing education or community education, some are a component within another campus office, and some are so large that have an individual identity. The commonality is that they are serving older adults with educational programs, providing opportunities for service and keeping older generations active and involved. Many programs are managed and led by the older learners. Benedictine University Black Hawk College Bradley University Chicago Area Agency on Aging College of DuPage College of Lake County Danville Area College Eastern Illinois University Harper College Heartland Community College Highland Community College Illinois Central College Illinois State University Illinois Valley Community College Kankakee Community College Kishwaukee College Lincoln Land Community College John A. Logan College McHenry County College Northwestern University Oakton Community College Parkland College Prairie State College Rend Lake College Richland Community College Rock Valley College Roosevelt University Carl Sandburg College Southern Illinois University Carbondale Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Southwestern Illinois College Spoon River College Triton College University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Harold Washington College Waubonsee Community College Western Illinois University John Wood Communty College Wilbur Wright College Other Members are: AARP American Family Institute Corporation for National and Community Service Illinois Assoc. of Area Agencies on Aging Illinois Department on Aging Serve Illinois Commission Directory of Programs for 50+ Illinoisans
Benedictine University President William J. Carroll Center for Lifelong Learning Dr. Stephen Nunes, Director Benedictine University Moser Center for Adult and Professional Studies 1832 Centre Pointe Circle, Suite 102 Naperville, IL 60563 630-690-6815 snunues@ben.edu http://www.ben.edu/lifelonglearning/ : The launch date for the program was April 9, 2011. Approximate age range: 55+ Source of Teachers: The University and the participants Advisory Board: 11 Coordinator/Director: Full-time Learning: Learning is a multifaceted process which can involve multiple goals. Those learning goals are determined by interests, needs, and for socialization. This being the case senior programs must appeal to all of these. In order to do this it is important to constantly assess the needs, interests, and the desire of individuals to participate in social networks. Also, learning has many contexts; formal, informal, social, personal interaction, participatory activities. This being the case it is important that a senior program provide as many diverse learning opportunities as possible. In terms of socialization we are planning a holiday party that will include a marketing component for the Center as well as an opportunity for individuals to socialize. Finally, I might add that we are finding that participants enjoy taking trips that are related to the courses thus we have planned a series of trips to museums, parks, etc. and are linking up with a travel agency. This is the advantage of living in the Chicago area. Work: We see this in terms of participation in our business sessions offered by SCORE. Such things as How to create a business plan or Starting your own business are popular with those who are planning some postretirement activities. Civic engagement: At this point in the program we describe civic engagement in terms of participation in community services and events and interaction with activities that span the generations. In January we will be offering a course on identifying and participating in local community boards that oversee community-based activities. We are also partnering with locally based community service agencies expand the outreach of the Center and to identify potential areas for service. We are also partnering with No Labels (a national non-partisan civic organization) to offer an intergenerational event on Oct. 18th. The title of the event is What the Budget Cuts Will Mean to the Future of Older and Younger Americans. Basically, the event will consist of a nationally recognized speaker and with discussion round tables (each round table will consist of an equal number of senior citizens and traditional college students (from Benedictine). They will address the impact of the budget on their lives. Leadership of Older Learners: To a certain extent this is true. We have a number of participants who are coming forward to teach various courses in the program. We also have had at least 5 participants who have volunteered to serve on the advisory board for the Center. They are very involved in all facets of the program, especially fund raising and marketing. 8 Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition
Black Hawk College President Gene Gardner Seniors Program Glenda Nicke, Associate Dean 309-796-8222 nickeg@bhc.edu Golden Opportunities, Barbara Virtue, virtue@bhc.edu Golden Scholar, Harry Hunt, hunth@bhc.edu 309-796-8248 Extended Educational Programs 301 Avenue of the Cities East Moline, Illinois 61244 www.bhc.edu Number of students is 1,500. Age range is 55+ Source of teachers: Recruited from the community 1. Seminar Series (topics vary) 2. Computer Classes 3. Digital Photography Advisory board: 5 members Coordinator/Director: Full-time Part-time Harry Hunt (part-time) responsible for Golden Scholars among other responsibilities; Barb Virtue (full-time) Funding sources: Student fees and Black Hawk College Foundation Fee structure for classes: Based on hours and teacher s salary, $35 is average Membership fees: None Advertise classes: Schedule mailed out 3 times per year Regular Coverage in Quad City Times Plus 60 Club section Publication or Newsletter: Print Yes Online Yes Most successful methods of recruiting: Mailed printed schedule Golden Opportunities and Golden Scholar Learning: Learning is the main focus and the topics center on our community such as historical facts, buildings, and events. We also include presentation of talent such as story tellers and musical talent. Learning is the key for the Golden Opportunity Classes. It might be for their home computer, learning to dabble in a favorite pasttime such as painting/drawing sketching or how to use their digital camera. Work: There is very little second-career activies. Most come to learn for home use on computers, etc. or to enhance a hobby. Civic engagement: We partner with a 10,000 member senior organization (Plus 60 Club) locally to co-sponsor the program. Leadership: One committee helps plan seminars. Trends: The economy has had some impact on participation in both ways. The seminars have lost some participation but the classes in technical areas such as computers and digital photography have increased. Art classes have also increased. Directory of Programs for 50+ Illinoisans 9
Bradley University President Joanne Glasser Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Jon C. Neidy, Associate Director Division of Continuing Education and Professional Development 1501 West Bradley Avenue Peoria, Illinois, 61625 309-677-2523 neidy@bradley.edu www.bradley.edu/continue OLLI is organization that enables us to revisit old interests and develop new ones; to rekindle old friendships and make new ones-with people like ourselves. It s our time to learn! The program was founded in 1994. The Bradley University Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a group of older learners, age 50 and over, who learn together through four distinct programs. Number of students is 900. Age range is 50 to 98 years old. 1. 2. Finance 3. Community Awareness Coordinator/Director: Yes Funding sources: Class fees & Osher Foundation grant funds Fee structure: $90 for classes: fees for study groups, learning trips and special events vary Membership fee: None Advertise classes: Brochure mailed out 4 times a year Publication or Newsletter: Online Yes Most successful methods of recruiting: Word of mouth Learning: Three times each year, we meet at Bradley and enjoy presentations by volunteers who teach four 1-hour sessions on a subject of their choice. OLLI Classes cover all topics and disciplines and regularly include a few hands-on computer classes. We also take Learning Trips, held throughout the year and throughout the region. With a focus on learning, we enjoy behind-the-scenes explanations, step-on guides, and docent-led tours that enrich each of our excursions. Study groups are another feature of OLLI. These member-facilitated groups convene around a topic of mutual interest and include discussions and presentations by the group s members. Study groups generally meet two hours for four through eight weeks and convene throughout the year. 10 Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition
Chicago Area Agency on Aging Family and Support Services Joyce Gallagher, Director Renaissance Court Chicago Cultural Center Contact Person: Patricia O Malley Regional Director Renaissance Court 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602 Ph: 312-744-4551 patricia.omalley@cityofchicago.org Website: www The Renaissance Court presents a variety of enriching and enjoyable cultural, educational, health, and fitness programs for adults age 55 and older. 1. Arts 2. Music Appreciation 3. Literature and Computer Skills Because of its unique location in the Chicago Cultural Center, the focus of the programming is on the arts. The center presents art exhibits by older artists in the Renaissance Court Gallery, hosts Primus Theater company, an ample chorus, 4 writers groups, and many hands-on art classes. An extensive fitness and wellness program rounds out the many offerings to keep seniors health in body, mind and spirit. Learning: The programs at Renaissance Court have a Life Long Learning emphasis, offering series in art and music appreciation, history and humanities, financial education, literature and computer skills. In partnership with Harold Washington College, the center also offers Beginning computer skills classes and select art programs. Civic Engagement: The center is also home to the Senior Clown Troupe, a program that trains seniors in clown skills, make-up, and develops skits, in order to prepare them for their mission to perform at nursing homes and special events. Their performances bring smiles and volunteering boosts the clowns spirits as well. Directory of Programs for 50+ Illinoisans 11
College of DuPage Dr. Robert L. Breuder, President Older Adult Institute Clare Garling, Coordinator 425 Fawell Boulvard Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 630-942-2700, x2701 garling@cod.edu www.cod.edu The program was founded in 1987. The Older Adult Institute of College of DuPage offers courses and classes specifically designed for those 65 and older. Humanities, exercise and art classes stimulate student s minds, bodies and spirits; encourage socialization and tap into the wealth of wisdom that is available in us all at any age. Number of students: 750 Age ranges from 65 95 years old. 1. 2. Art 3. Literature Coordinator/Director: Full-time Partners on-campus and off-campus: Yes Advisory board: No Funding sources: Student fees Fee Structure for Classes: Varies Membership Fee: None Publication or Newsletter: Print Yes Online--Yes Most Successful Methods of Recruiting: Print brochure Learning: Enrichment. The average age of students is 75 with many in their 80s and 90s. Many are rtired librarians and teachers. The challenges are different with this age because engaging the mind is important to keep them independent. The courses often help them to retain a sense of community rather than experiencing isolation. One the most popular courses is computers so they can send their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren e-mail. Civic Engagement: This group was shaped by the depression and tempered by WWII. Some continue to serve but for many it isn t physcially possible. Leadership: We are reaching out to boomers, but it isn t easy to recruit them. 12 Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition
College of Lake County President Girard W. Weber Discovery! and Quest Georgianne Marcinkovich, Program Coordinator The Center for Personal Enrichment 1120 S. Milwaukee Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 6504-6504-6504 lrovang@cicillinois.edu www.clcillinois.edu Both programs were founded in 1997. Discover! has had 770 students. Quest has had 33 students. Age ranges from 50-90 years old. 1. Tours 2. World Religions 3. Current Events/ to Pics Coordinator/Director: Full time Funding sources: Course fees Fee structure for classes: Varies Membership fee: None Advertise classes: Through the mail and brochures Publication or Newsletter: Print Yes Online Yes Most successful methods of recruiting: Online schedules and mailings Learning: The main focus of CLC s Discovery!/Quest program is enrichment. Our students are interested in lectures and classes covering history, art appreciation, music appreciation and current events. They seem to be less interested in health-related topics and we do not have an adequate facility for fitness classes. It is not unusual to hear people say they are taking classes in areas they didn t have an opportunity to study while completing their earlier schooling. And some say they are taking a class because they now have a new interest in an old subject (e.g. history). We also have a Great Decisions study group and we offer beginning computer classes aimed at home use rather than re-entry to the job market. Work: The majority of my students are not asking me about retraining or reentry skills. I do get occasional phone calls regarding computer classes, so I know there is a segment of the at-large population that is seeking that. Our classes provide a beginning familiarity of the computer and several software programs, but those seeking more in-depth training are referred to Work Force and Development. Civic Engagement: At present the Discovery program does not sponsor volunteer services. The college does have opportunities through some of the academic divisions. With our three campuses I think a volunteer effort would require additional staff or coordination by another department at the college, like Student Services. The program does make the United Way website available to seniors and encourages service in schools and churches. Trends: One of our summer topics will be learning about the impact of new advancements in technology and medicine so much is different and this generation got lost in the paradigm shift! Directory of Programs for 50+ Illinoisans 13
Danville Area Community College President Alice Marie Jacobs Laura Hensgen Community Education 2000 E. Main Danville, Illinois 61932-5199 604-604-604 lhensgen@dacc.edu www.dacc.ecu/cce The program was founded in 1970 s. Number of students is 891 (2007-2008). Age range is 20-85 years old. 1. Computer 2. Dog Obedience 3. Cake Decorating Coordinator/Director: Laura Hensgen, Coordinator of Community Education Director of Corporate & Community Education: Sara Van DeWalker Funding source: Danville Area Community College Fee structure for classes: Based on instructor pay Membership fee: None Advertise classes: Tabloid sent to DACC s district, sent 3 times per year Publication or Newsletter: Printed Yes Most successful methods of recruiting: Tabloid, mailings and newspaper ads 14 Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition
Eastern Illinois University President William L. Perry Academy of Lifetime Learning Janna Overstreet, Coordinator, School of Continuing Education 600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, Illinois 61920 217-581-5114 academy@eiu.edu Website: www.eiu.edu/adulted/all.php Fax: 217-581-6697 The program was founded in August 2007. The first Advisory Council was seated with bylaws in Spring 2008. A survey was conducted in 2010, with 525 respondents. The number of members is 1089. The Academy is open to everyone in the area who is age 50 and over and who has a curiosity and desire to learn. 1. Fine Arts 2. Multicultural 3. Faculty: Faculty includes current and retired EIU faculty and U of I Coles County extension teachers and community members. Reporting chain to the Dean of the School of Continuing Education Coordinator/Director: Part-time Manages other programs: Yes Advisory board: Yes Partner Agencies: Coordinate programming with agencies serving older adults from parks to hospital Also have many on-campus program partners. :Funding sources: School of Continuing Education, membership fees, class fees Fee structure for classes: Reduced fees for members: Membership Fee: $35 per calendar year Average cost of non credit class: Member: $15, Non-Member: $30 : Advertise classes: Newspaper ads/inserts, expos, speak to civic groups, TV, Facebook groups, program guide mailing twice a year, flyers, special events, the Internet Learning includes workshops (one time meetings to explore a subject area), courses (multi meeting experience to explore in depth a su-ject area or to obtain a new skill, i.e. oil painting), social events (attending fine arts performances or shows as a group member). Civic Engagement: Each year we have a Alzheimer service project to benefit and bring awareness to those who cannot participate in lifelong learning due to this disease. Leadership: We are developing more committees and giving them a strong voice in marketing, curriculum and fund raising. This is not due to budget cuts but because we have grown enough to have a larger base of members to pull from for committees and our desire to give more ownership of programming and the future of the Academy to the members. Degree Completion for those 50+: Within our department we have a degree completion program and always encourage those in our program to complete unfinished degrees. We offer a University credit course for audit each semester which helps our members feel more comfortable returning to the classroom as credit students if they wish. Other Trends: Our older learners want hands on learning, lectures are okay but they really want to participate fully. Directory of Programs for 50+ Illinoisans 15
William Rainey Harper College President Kenneth Ender Lifelong Learning Institute Continuing Education Kathy Swan 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine, Il 60067 847-925-6026 kswan@harpercollege.edu Website: We use Blackboard http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/page.cfm?p=4444 Be part of a community of learners, age 55+ : The program began in 2003. The mission of the Lifelong Learning Institute is to provide oppoertunities for members to mmet their intellectual, cultural, and social needs through shared learning. The Institute offers opportunties to explore a virtually limitless array of topics. Programs are developed, designed, and taught in various formats and may be facilitated by faculty, professionals, or members. Number of students: 200 Approximate age range: 55-79 Number of 55+ iin region: 50,000 1. Opera/Music 2. 3. Current Events Coordinator/Director: part-time Reporting chain of administration to Dean of Continuing Education Manages other programs: Yes Advisory board: Yes : Funding sources: self-supporting Fee structure for classes: 50% discount for members on some courses, members only courses, members and non-members courses and free to community courses Membership Fee: $35 : Advertise classes: CE brochure and LLI semester preview Publication or newsletter: Print and online Most successful methods of recruiting: Fall Program Preview is a morning event that includes a welcone by the President of the College, Dean of Continuing Education, ansd students select courses to preview. Usually 20 to 30 instructors present a 20 minute taste of programming for future semesters. Attendance is between 200-250 students. Refreshments are served and students have the opportunit y to join and register for courses. Learning: The Harper LLI courses are priimarily enrichment and study groups. Civic Engagement: We hope to begin a mentoring program for elementary school students. 16 Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition
Heartland Community College President Allen Goben Community Education Contact Person: Kim Barman Address: 1500 W. Raab Rd. Normal, IL 61761 Website: www.heartland.edu/communityed Number of students: 6,000/year Source of teachers: Various Approximate age range: 5-85 yrs Hard to determine most popular classes, but popular sections are Computer Skills, Health/Wellness/ Recreation and Personal Enrichment. Advisory board: None Coordinator/Director: Dean of Community & Corporate Education Kim Barman Many Partners on campus and off campus Funding sources: course fees Fee structure for classes: dependent on course expenses Membership Fee: N/A Advertise classes: Community Education booklet, Facebook, e-newsletter, flyers, brochures, community events Publication or newsletter? Both online and print Most successful methods of recruiting? Our printed booklet continues to be the main source of our registrations. Learning: Enrichment is the primary focus of our courses for older learners, but we do offer courses in life skills and career training that are open to students of all ages. Work: We have seen an increase in students retraining/retooling for second careers. Anecdotally, this appears true across several generations. Civic engagement: Our Alumni Association has a volunteer program to help connect community members with the college. Continuing Education helps support this program by promoting it in our publications and through events we attend. Leadership: Because we don t have as strictly defined older learner program as some colleges do, this is not a trend we have noticed. Directory of Programs for 50+ Illinoisans 17
Highland Community College President Joe Kanosky RSVP Mike Shore 2998 West Pearl City Road Freeport, Illinois 61032 815-599-3491 MSHORE@.highland.edu www.highland.edu The program was founded in July 1973. RSVP meets the needs of communities by providing meaningful opportunities for people 55 and older. RSVP offers services to non-profit agencies and organizations recognizing contributions by older people to their community. Number of volunteers: 501. Age range from 55+ Most Popular Volunteer Activities: RSVP volunteers work helping to meet community needs in a wide variety of activities. Advisory board: 12-15 volunteers and community partners Directory: Full time Coordinator: Part-time Partners on-campus and off-campus: 70 community partners where volunteers are assigned. Funding sources: FY 09 $56,986.00 from the Corporation for National and Community Service $30,253 from Illinois Department on Aging Membership Fee: none Advertis: Local radio stations and television Publication or newsletter: Print Most successful methods of recruiting: Word of mouth, other volunteers and online Volunteer, Match Learning: Our programs focus on learning and at the present time the main focus is on learning basic computer operation. Students are taking these courses for personal enrichment or to be able to do email, etc., not to reenter the workforce or to prepare for gainful employment. A few students who are 50+ may be in a funded retraining program. 18 Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition
Illinois Central College President John Erwin Adult Community Programs Norma Rossi, Coordinator Prime Plus 309-690-6911 Norma.rossi@icc.edu Corporate & Community Education Ellen George, Associate Dean egeorge@icc.edu 5407 N. University Peoria, IL 61635-0001 309-609-6911 Number of students: 3200 Approximate age range: 25-90 1. Digital Photography 2. Computer Applications 3. Cooking Advisory board: Yes (for older adult segment) Coordinator/Director: 1 Full-time Coordinator and 1 Part-time Corporate and Community Education. program assistant. Clerical support provided by Funding sources: Fees from workshops Fee structure for classes: Varies from free to over $100. Goal is to have workshops breakeven at minimum. Membership Fee: None How do you advertise classes? Printed schedule mailed three times per year, press releases, website Publication or newsletter: Printed schedule Most successful methods of recruiting: Printed schedule and referral Learning: Prime Plus is about enriching retirement with the emphasis on learning. Workshops include subjects devoted to intellectual and cultural enrichment, career issues, health issues and financial issues. Work: We offered a two-part program on Choosing a New Career and had 10 enrollees. The program was first introduced in July of this year, and we are getting some feedback that people are interested in starting a new career or building career skills but this is very early in our program to ascertain the level of interest. Civic engagement: We are introducing the public service/volunteer opportunity in our new program brochure, scheduled to be mailed in early January. We are introducing a program to help Peoria School District 150 with an established organization called: Look! It s My Book. Leadership: We have an Advisory Committee composed of community leaders of retirement age some retired and many still working who advise and suggest programs. Trends: We are looking at helping seniors organize neighborhood programs and projects probably first concerned with keeping residents safe. Directory of Programs for 50+ Illinoisans 19
Illinois State University President Al Bowman Senior Professionals Anita Revellle, Director Campus Box 8610 Normal, IL 61790 309-2818-2818 arrevel@ilstu.edu http://www.exu.ilstu.edu/seniors Mission: Senior Professionals of Illinois State University is an organization of retired community members. Their mission is to interact with the university faculty, staff and students as resources and to provide life-long learning classes for the community. The program was founded in1987 mainly for a mentoring program to ISU students. It later took on the community (retirees) education programs. Number of students: 185 members of Senior Professionals and 800 registrations each year. Approximate age range: 55 90 years old. 1. 2. Current Events 3. Fine arts Advisory board: Yes, 13 members which includes 5 committee chairs (Education, University Relations, Membership and Mentoring). Coordinator/Director: Full-time : Funding sources: Classes cover cost. Four business sponsors that give $500 each year Fee structure for classes: $45.00 Membership Fee: $125 for members, supports the intergenerational programs such as mentoring socials, and three $1,000 awards to students a $500 service award, and part of the director s salary. : Advertise classes: In local papers and university s radio station and calnder Publication or newsletter: Online Yes Most successful methods of recruiting: Word of mouth Learning: Is the main focus of your program learning, and what does learning include? No it is a part of our program. Our community classes are an outreach for the university. They are open to all ages. Civic Engagement: They mentor 90 students each year, conduct mock interviews for over 85 athletes each year, and participate with Passages (new student orientation), job fairs, and other student-related classes. Last year they had over 3600 hours of volunteer work with our educational classes and interaction with students, faculty, and staff. We have participated in Service Saturdays with the Student Volunteer Center in the past. We provide a $500 Service Learning Grant and students can apply.this year we will be working with the new Service Learning Minor to help with monetary issues. The Boomers enjoy doing tasks, but many just want small volunteer projects, nothing that would be constant. Leadership: The committees have been taking leadership roles for the past 10 years. The past 5 years I have had more sub-committees that take responsibility and leadership roles in Mock Interviews, Job Fair, Service Learning Grants, Community Education and Mentoring. I still have to do the coordination, but they are stepping up. 20 Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition
Illinois Valley Community College President Jerry Corcoran Jamie Gauhm, Director Continuing Education & Business Services Division 815 N. Orlando Smith Avenue Olgesby, Illinois 61348 815-224-0428 Jamie_Gahm@ivcc.edu www.ivcc.edu/cebs : IVCC has been offering open enrollment and lifetlong learning opportunities since 1980. They are the only consistent lifelong learning program existing for over 30 years. Open enrollment to all students. Number of servants served annually: approximately 5,000 1. Various Trips & Tours 2. Computer Classes 3. Various Culinary Classes Director and Manager: both full-time Funding sources: classes cover costs Fee structure: Varies Advertise classes: Continuing Education Center Semester schedule Most successful methods of recruiting: Printed schedule and word of mouth Directory of Programs for 50+ Illinoisans 21
Kankakee Community College President John Avendano Mary Posing, Director Debra Hoyer-Denson, Assistant Director Corporate and Continuing Education 100 College Drive Kankakee, Illinois 60901 8200-8200-8200 dhdenson@kcc.cc.il.us or mposing@kcc.edu www.kcc.edu Mission: Enhancing the quality of life through learning. The program was founded in the 1980 s. Number of students is approximately 500 annually. Age range is 55-88 years old. 1. Community Lectures 2. Computer Classes Key partners on campus and off campus: Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging Fee structure: Cost recovery Advertise classes: 4 catalogs a year, press releases and flyers Most successful methods of recruiting: Word of mouth Learning is the main focus of our program. We offer community lectures each semester as well as open enrollment classes. Work: Many of those over 50 in our community who are retraining did not retire from their jobs. They were downsized or laid off due to our local economy. We have the 2nd highest unemployment rate in the state, so it s hard for individuals across the board to find jobs as well as money for retraining. Leadership from Older Learners: We have a focus group that helps plan programs and topics for future workshops. They meet once a year to help in this process. Degree Completion for those 50+: We had 17 individuals over 50 who completed degrees this year. There also were 17 individuals over 50 who received certificates. 22 Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition
Kishwaukee College President Tom Choice Center for Business Development and Continuing Education Kris Stefani, Director 21193 Malta Road, Malta, Illinois 60150-9699 2086-2086-2086 stefani@kishwaukeecollege.edu www.kishwaukeecollege.edu Mission: The Center for Business Development and Continuing Education exists to support and enhance the economic and social well-being of our community through the creation and delivery of high quality training, lifelong learning opportunities and related services. We operate proactively, in close working relationships with our partners, educators and our learners. We work with an exceptional team of professionals, utilizing statewide and global networks and federal, state and private agencies. : The program was founded in Spring 1979. Number of students is 515 annually. Age range is 60+ years old. Percentage of 55+ people in the district: 20%. 1. Computer 2. Body Recall (health/fitness) 3. Yoga and Tai Chi Reporting chain of Continuing Education Director to Dean of Adult & Continuing Education to President Manages other programs: Yes Partner agencies: Senior Centers, Park Districts, Retirement Homes, Banks and Community Centers : Funding sources: College course fees Average cost of non-credit class: $25 and up Fee structure for classes: Varies : Advertise classes: Newspapers, Continuing Education Schedule Book, college website, flyers and partnering entities listings Publication or Newsletter? Print Yes Online Yes Learning: Our Focus is learning, even with physical fitness programs, it is learning how to duplicate the exercises on their own and how to become self reliant when possible. Our programs also include the social aspect of participating in a classroom arena. Work or Second Careers: The 50+ group are enrolling in career training courses, especially healthcare careers which are growing. Students may be retiring and taking on a second career because it is something they may be passionate about, or they may be finding themselves in a position where it is necessary to add an income source to their household. This happens more and more with the economic situation in which we find ourselves. The short-term certificate programs are attractive for both purposes. Civic Engagement: Most recently we have added an Activity Aide Training. We work with our Family Service Agency and senior living centers to offer training and internships. Activity Aides plan, manage and implement activities for those who reside in senior living centers or visit adult daycare and community centers. Our Gardeners Pathway workshop we hold the last Saturday of February consists of a committee made up of members of our college as well as University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. They donate their service hours to planning and coordinating the event. Degree Completion for those 50+: 330 (out of 7,758) 50+ students enrolled in degree or certification classes in FY11. 38 completed their certificate or degrees. 28 were certificates and 10 were degrees. 2 students completed their GED. Directory of Programs for 50+ Illinoisans 23
Lincoln Land Community College President Charlotte Warren Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL), an Elderhostel Institute Network affiliate Judy Wagenblast, Director 5250 Shepherd Road P.O. Box 19256 Springfield, Illinois 62794 217-786-2477 judy.wagenblast@llcc.edu www.llcc.edu/commed The program was founded in 1992 to offer educational adventures for anyone 50 and older and chartered as an Elderhostel Institute Network (EIN) program in 1993. Classes and activities are planned by members who enjoy meeting interesting people, sharing ideas, exploring topics of interest, learning from one another, and having fun. The presenters that they select are primarily local experts from the community as well as faculty from the college. A Learning Council guides the chairs of all program committees in the overall planning for member interest and variety. Number of students is 271.Age ranges from 55 89 years old. Average of 75-100 registrations in non-credit Community Learning classes each semester. Average range of ALL course enrollments per semester varies from 600-1,000. 1.Breakfast Roundtable 2.Wander on Wednesday trips 3.Flicks on Friday Adivsory Board: Yes; 12 Board of Directors (includes four officers : Funding sources: Lincolnl Land Community College through the Community Education Department, ALL membership dues, and self-sustaining activities Fee structure for classes: Classes are no cost. Events with extra cost are priced individually. Average cost of non-credit class: Varies Membership fee: $55 : Advertise classes: Quaterly ad in the Senior Times publication. Publication or Newsletter: Print Yes Online Yes Most successful methods of recruiting: word of mouth, newsletter Learning: Learning is our main focus including enrichment, life skills, study groups, how to. Work: We have conducted limited research on work and second careers, but there is very little interest from the members of our Academy of Lifelong Learning. Most are retired and want to continue to learn but not to work. Civic engagement: Our group has many members who are active volunteers in the community and we occasionally accept a newsletter article submitted by a member to solicit interest in volunteering for an outside organization. Many members volunteer to steer our organization. We do not have any group service projects. Leadership: This has always been the philosophical base for our organization. Members select their own programs and plan them, relying on LLCC for support services. Degree Completion: LLCC offers students age 65 or greater free tuition, with several registered students each year and a regular number of graduating degree students of age 50+. That is all handled by the Academic Division, not our non-credit Division of Workforce Development and Community Education. 24 Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition
John A. Logan Community College President Robert L. Mees Mabel Hayes, Director of Special Projects 700 Logan College Road Carterville, Illinois 62918-9599 618-985-3741 mabelhayes@jalc.edu Website The mission of Intergenerational programming is to support the physical well-being, discovery of talents, social interactions, and intellectual curiosity of the Plus 50 population within the college district. Program was founded in 2004. Number of students is 250. Age ranges from 50 93 years old. 1. LifeBio Classes 2. Book Discussion Club 3. Cultural Studies Reporting chain to the administration manager to Vice President of Instruction Funding sources: College budget Advertise classes: Newsletter, through other agencies Publication or Newsletter: Print Yes Learning: The main focus is learning and that includes personal growth and development, health and wellness, cultural and global awareness, and job skills. Work/Second Careers: This was the focus of the Encore Career grant and it was very difficult to attract persons to the services we offered through that grant. Civic Engagement: Our older adults have assisted with the Lutheran Social Services programs for children gift-wrapping and donations and now are actively involved in the JALC/OASIS tutoring program. Leadership: Only limited -- they now have assumed leadership of the monthly book discussion group. Several participate in an Intergenerational Directory of Programs for 50+ Illinoisans 25
McHenry County College President Vicky Smith Retired Adult Program (RAP) for Lifelong Learners Cindy Kearns, Coordinator Office of Continuing Education 8900 U.S. Highway 14 Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012-2761 815-479-7605 ckearns@mchenry.edu www.mchenry.edu Mission: Rediscover the joy of learning through active participation with like-minded peers. RAP is a membership-based/nn-credit learning programs for adults 50+ The program was founded in fall of 1997. Number of students is 200. Age range is 53 84 years old. 1. Great Decisions 2. Art Lectures 3. Current Issues Advisory Board: Yes Coordinator/Director: Part-time Key Partners: McHenry County Conservation District & McHenry County Task Force on Aging Funding sources: Subsidized by college Fee structure: $6 - $40 Membership fees: $25 Advertise classes: 3 schedules per year mailed and press releases Publication or Newsletter: Print Yes Online Yes Most successful methods of recruiting: College mailings and word of mouth Learning: The main focus of the Retired Adult Program (RAP) Program is learning because you re never too old, because you want to, because you like to, because you find it necessary, because you need to keep the mind, as well as the body, active. Learning is accomplished through lectures, discussions, hands-on activities, and social interaction. Work or Second Careers: RAP participants tend to not be interested in 2nd careers or degree completion. Civic Engagement: We do not currently have a connection to service. Most RAP members are already greatly involved in volunteerism within their communities. Leadership: Many RAP members take on a leadership role within the RAP Program by teaching and lecturing and leading discussions. 26 Lifelong Learning and Service Coalition