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Tales of a Great University. in a period of unprecedented change. Background. Challenge: Establishing strong relations with new campus leadership team Opportunities New University strategic plan/priorities Success of OLLI-CSUF Collaboration
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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