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Rock Valley College Center for Learning in Retirement

Providing diverse educational, cultural, and social opportunities for members aged 50+ through lifelong learning. Offering a wide range of classes, trips, socials, and special interest groups.

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Rock Valley College Center for Learning in Retirement

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  1. Rock Valley CollegeCenter for Learning in Retirement

  2. Mission Statement The Center for Learning in Retirement provides quality lifelong learning for members 50 years and older through diverse educational, cultural, and social opportunities.

  3. History • Started in 1993 withfive course offerings • Dream and a vision of the college • Community support • Partnership with Elderhostel Institute Network

  4. Facilities • RVC Bell School Road Center • corner of Springbrook and Bell School Roads • CLR office • First floor, handicap-accessible classrooms • Convenient parking • Computer lab & lending library

  5. CLR Staff • Full-time Program Director • Full-time Administrative Assistant • Part-time Administrative Assistant Maureen, Tammy, and Susan

  6. Membership • Currently 2,100+ members • Dues--$25 per year • Scholarships Available • Diversity

  7. Membership Benefits • Quarterly newsletters • 350 classes annually • Spring/Summer/Fall catalogs • Free community classes • Discounts on trips/socials

  8. Curriculum • Short-term courses • No tests, no grades • No previous formaleducation required • Peer instructors • Low class fees ($10-$40 per class)

  9. Trips • Monthly day trips • Multiple-day trips • Extended travel • foreign/domestic • Motor coach comfort

  10. Socials • Special events • Social gatherings • Interesting outings • Intergenerational activities • Meals/refreshments • Scheduled throughout the year

  11. Special Interest Groups(SIGS) • Word Weavers • Bridge • Genealogy • Book Discussion • Walking Group • Artists’ Studio Group • iPad Users’ Group

  12. Golden Eagles Fitness Programs • Partnership with RVC Fitness, Wellness & Sport staff • Golden Eagles • Active fitness program • Three times per week • Golden Eagles LITE • Beginner fitness program • Two times per week • Physical Education Center--RVC campus

  13. CLR Annual Meeting

  14. Curriculum Categories • Arts/Crafts • Community Awareness(free classes) • Computers • Health/Exercise • History • Humanities • Religion • Science/Nature • Social Sciences • Special Interests • Travel

  15. Most Popular Offerings • Current Events (What in the World is Going On?, Great Decisions) • History Classes (Civil War, Biographies) • Technology Courses (Computers, iPod/iPad, Cameras) • Art Classes (Art Appreciation, Nimble Fingers, Water Colors, Sketching, Oil Painting) • Local Tours w/Presentation (museums, walking tours, “behind-the-scenes”)

  16. How We Operate • Instructors (current semester) • 47% peers • 45% community • 8% RVC faculty • Class Cancellations/Add-ons • Class Size—5 to 90 • Locations—32 offsite facilities

  17. Community Partnerships • Classes at various off-site locations • Class leaders • Tours • RSVP

  18. Volunteer Opportunities • Class leaders • Facilitators • Office/Computer assistants • Advisory Committee • Planning committees

  19. Center for Learning in Retirement • Something for EVERYONE! • Opportunity to meet new people and connect with others who have the same interests as you.

  20. CLR Learn and Enjoy!

  21. Curriculum Categories • Arts/Crafts—10% • Community Awareness—3%(free classes) • Computers—5% • Health/Exercise—13% • History—11% • Humanities—10% • Religion—5% • Science/Nature—8% • Social Sciences—10% • Special Interests—23% • Travel—2%

  22. Social Committee

  23. Trips Committee

  24. Overnight Trips • Door County Get-Away (Sept. 19-21, 2012) • Door County Maritime Museum • Door Peninsula Winery • Washington Island (church, museum, beach) • Cana and Old Bailey’s Lighthouses • Oshkosh Get-Away (June 20-21, 2013) • Trinity Episcopal Church • Oshkosh Public Museum • Paine Art Center & Gardens

  25. Special Projects Committee • Diversity (2008 to present) • Special Interest Groups • Extended Travel • 2010-11—England, Scotland, & Wales ($2,990) • September 2011 • 2012-13—Italy ($4,035) • April 2013 • Assist with 20th Anniversary celebration

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