OLLI at SDSU Seeking Instructors for Spring 2017 Semester

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at San Diego State University is accepting course proposals through Aug. 11 from prospective instructors for the spring 2017 semester.

OLLI at SDSU offers adults age 50 and better a chance to return to campus and study a fascinating array of topics. There are no tests, grades, or exams – just the thrill of intellectual growth, and the camaraderie of a vibrant learning community. OLLI members tend to be college-educated, highly-engaged learners, who are retired or partially retired from accomplished careers.

Instructors who have yet to teach with OLLI are asked to submit proposals for a one-day lecture early in the semester, which begins Feb. 6. Proposals are welcome on any topic. The most-requested topics from OLLI members during the last two semesters were art, film/TV/theater, history, music, and philosophy.

Current instructors say they enjoy teaching for OLLI because the students are extremely interested in the subject matter and bring unique life perspectives to class discussions.

“I love to learn, and the only reason that I ever hesitated with higher education is because I get too stressed about tests and deadlines,” instructor Susan McBeth said. “OLLI is such a perfect solution for people like me, and so when I see that so many other OLLI students are participating, it is exciting to share those experiences with others who are like-minded.”

For more information, call (619) 594-2863 or email osher@mail.sdsu.edu.