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This special presentation marks OLLI's 35th anniversary and showcases the collaboration between OLLI and Cal State Fullerton. The strategy involves creating courses linked to the university's strategic plan, involving campus leadership, and informing campus communications. The initiative aims to foster relationships and mutual learning between OLLI members and university officials. The course objectives include learning about the university's goals, challenges, and achievements, as well as exploring ways OLLI members can contribute as volunteers and citizens. Presentations by university leaders and Q&A sessions offer insight into how OLLI can assist the university. Fall and spring semesters feature presentations by prominent university figures.
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Tales of a Great University in a period of unprecedented change A Signature Special Presentation of OLLI’s 35th Anniversary
Background • Challenge: Establishing strong relations with new campus leadership team • Opportunities • New University strategic plan/priorities • Success of OLLI-CSUF Collaboration • High profile 35th anniversary of OLLI at Cal State Fullerton
Strategy • Create OLLI course involving University leaders • Linked to campus strategy plan and OLLI-CSUF anniversary • Involve Dean of Extended Education in the recruitment of campus leaders • Inform campus external communications staff and student newspaper of presentations • Videotape presentations
Results • Provost recruited to be first speaker • Introduced at class by Dean of Extended Education • Provost impressed by class response and Collaboration activities • Invited OLLI leaders to a follow up one-on-one meeting to explore a close relationship
Course objectives • Learn about University • Its goals • Its challenges • Its people: students, faculty, staff • Its achievements A Signature Special Presentation of OLLI’s 35th Anniversary
Course objectives • Learn about how OLLI members can assist the University • As volunteers • As citizens • Provide a forum for the University’s leaders to also learn more about OLLI • The scope of our activities as a CSUF program area • OLLI’s contributions as a University support organization
Typical Class Introductory information Presentation by University Leaders(30-40 minutes) Questions and answers (5-15 minutes) How OLLI members assist the College A Signature Special Presentation of OLLI’s 35th Anniversary
Spring Semester Presenters Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs Dean of College of the Arts Dean of College of Communication Dean of College of Education Dean of College of Engineering/Computer Sciences Dean of College of Health and Human Development A Signature Special Presentation of OLLI’s 35th Anniversary
Fall Semester Potential Speakers • University President • Deans • Humanities and Sciences • Business and Economics • Natural Sciences and Mathematics • Extended Education and International Programs • Irvine Campus A Signature Special Presentation of OLLI’s 35th Anniversary
Fall semester potential speakers • Vice Presidents • Administration and Finance/CFO • Information Technology • Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion • Student Affairs (and ASI President) • University Advancement • Directors • Athletics • Housing and Residence Life A Signature Special Presentation of OLLI’s 35th Anniversary
Tales of a Great University in a period of unprecedented change