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Lifelong Learning at Immaculata
LifeLong Learning at Immaculata University is now the home for Lifelong Learning in Chester County. This is an exciting and significant advancement for our members.
2016-07-15
2016-07-01
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2016-06-27
Seniors to continue lifelong learning in Chesco
By Adam Farence, Daily Local News
Published: 06/27/16
EAST WHITELAND
In
only two months, more than 600 senior citizens living in and around Chester
County wishing to further their education and socialize with their peers have
found a way to do so at Immaculata University starting in September.
The seniors, originally part
of a larger group called the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, (OLLI) used to
take classes to continue their education and socialize with one another. That
is, until Widener University officials decided in April to shut down the
program at their Exton campus after the spring semester and move it to their
main campus in Chester, Delaware County.
The decision proved unpopular
with many of the program’s current students. Of the 1,000 students who were
originally part of the OLLI branch that operated out of Exton, over 600 broke
off from the main group, and started a new one called the Lifelong Learning
Institute.
Teachers for the Lifelong
Learning Institute sometimes come from their own student bodies; it’s possible
for the teacher in one class to be a student in another.
Fueled by a desire to
continue their goal of pursuing lifelong learning in their retirement years,
the seniors found a new home at Immaculata University in East Whiteland to hold
their daytime classes and socialize with one another.
“We’re delighted it worked
out so well,” said Ed Goll, one of the spokesmen for the newly created group.
“urned out to be a It tblessing in disguise.
Goll said they considered
several potential venues for their new organization, but ultimately settled on
Immaculata University for the quality of their facilities, parking space and
lack of scheduling conflicts — since the seniors’ classes take place during the
day and most of Immaculata’s classes take place at night.
First on their list of events
is an open house at Immaculata University on July 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Classes start the week of Sept. 12. Goll said they have over 70 classes planned
already, and praised Immaculata’s administrative officials for their help in
getting the program off the ground.
“After learning about the
needs of the senior community in our region, we knew that Immaculata University
would be able to create and deliver a program that will fulfill the
intellectual and cultural interests of Chester County residents in their
retirement years,” wrote Dr. Angela Tekely, dean of the College of Lifelong
Learning at Immaculata University, in a prepared statement.
The program is not without
cost to its students. According to Immaculata officials, there is a fee of $185
for up to seven courses a semester.
“We’re really excited,” Goll
said.
2016-06-10
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2016-06-09
Here is a note about our privileges at Immaculata as members of the LifeLong Learning Institute.
Immaculata is proud to welcome members of the LifeLong Learning Institute to campus this fall. Beginning this fall LLI members will have use of the Library and Cafeteria.
Please note that LLI membership does not include access to the fitness center, pool, wellness center, career center, counseling services, math center or writing center.
2016-05-26
SUCCESS!! Lifelong Learning In Chester County Has a New Home!
SUCCESS!! Lifelong Learning In Chester County Has a New Home!
We will be partnered with Immaculata University as a part of the College of Lifelong Learning
beginning with the fall 2016 semester. We are now “The Lifelong Learning Institute at Immaculata
University”. http://www.immaculata.edu/cll/lifelong
Check out their campus: http://www.immaculata.edu/documents/campusmap.pdf
We will be in Loyola Hall (14) and Good Counsel Hall (9).
Check out the university at: www.immaculata.edu
Just 2.5 miles from our current location, Immaculata has plenty of parking, coffee shops, cafeteria,
library, meeting spaces, computer room, up to date technology, auditoria, swimming pool and more.
Campus tours and orientation will take place in August. Immaculata will host an opening reception for
us this summer. Details to follow.
Follow the progress at our blog site: http://lifelonglearningchesco.blogspot.com
To add your name to our email list (our preferred method of communication), please go to:
LifeLongLearningChesCo@gmail.com
If you no longer want to receive communication from LLCC, please go to the email above to
unsubscribe.
Tuition Refunds:
If you have prepaid for the fall semester at OLLI you can request a refund. Contact Jean McGee,
Registrar, at 484-713- 0088 or jamcgee@widener.edu
We welcome your ongoing support and look forward to an exciting new year in a new
location. Please tell your friends about our wonderful adult learning program. We can
grow with your help!
Ed Goll and Tony Meluskey
Co-chairs, LLCC
We will be partnered with Immaculata University as a part of the College of Lifelong Learning
beginning with the fall 2016 semester. We are now “The Lifelong Learning Institute at Immaculata
University”. http://www.immaculata.edu/cll/lifelong
Check out their campus: http://www.immaculata.edu/documents/campusmap.pdf
We will be in Loyola Hall (14) and Good Counsel Hall (9).
Check out the university at: www.immaculata.edu
Just 2.5 miles from our current location, Immaculata has plenty of parking, coffee shops, cafeteria,
library, meeting spaces, computer room, up to date technology, auditoria, swimming pool and more.
Campus tours and orientation will take place in August. Immaculata will host an opening reception for
us this summer. Details to follow.
Follow the progress at our blog site: http://lifelonglearningchesco.blogspot.com
To add your name to our email list (our preferred method of communication), please go to:
LifeLongLearningChesCo@gmail.com
If you no longer want to receive communication from LLCC, please go to the email above to
unsubscribe.
Tuition Refunds:
If you have prepaid for the fall semester at OLLI you can request a refund. Contact Jean McGee,
Registrar, at 484-713- 0088 or jamcgee@widener.edu
We welcome your ongoing support and look forward to an exciting new year in a new
location. Please tell your friends about our wonderful adult learning program. We can
grow with your help!
Ed Goll and Tony Meluskey
Co-chairs, LLCC
2016-05-25
Announcement from Immaculata of our adoption.
This is the announcement from Immaculata of our adoption. It should appear in the newspapers soon.
LifeLong Learning Institute at Immaculata University
Immaculata University's new LifeLong Learning Institute will offer intellectual and cultural experiences in a welcoming atmosphere to Chester County residents in their retirement years.
Beginning in fall 2016, Immaculata University will offer over 40 courses designed for adults who are 50 and better!
The fall schedule will be available in early June! Sign up here to have a copy e-mailed and/or mailed to you on the release date.
Interested in teaching? Complete an interest form here.
LifeLong Learning Institute Membership
Membership in the LifeLong Learning Institute at Immaculata will enhance your life and introduce you to a community of engaged and engaging peers. The people, courses, stimulating discussions, events, and easy access to campus, all add up to a unique experience.
As an LLI @ IU member, you have the opportunity to:
- Register for an unlimited number of 50 and better courses and study groups.
- Attend special lectures, tours, workshops, and seminars. Most events are free to members; some may have a nominal fee.
For more information, call 484-323-3238.
2016-05-20
On Tuesday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m. Immaculata is offering a special presentation on cybersecurity featuring keynote speaker Brian Gouker, the National Security Agency’s visiting professor and the chair of Cyber Studies at the U.S. Army War College.
This event, held in Villa Maria Hall's Green Room, will also feature an expert panel of cybersecurity professionals who will be available to answer your questions!
IMMACULATA it is ! ! ! ! !
On a unanimous vote by the board and the committee chairs it was formally decided that LLCC will partner with Immaculata University's College of Lifelong Learning.
At the membership meeting on Thursday, the rationale for the decision was discussed by the board and a summary description of Immaculata was presented by Dick Calef.
The new committee chairs were also announced:
Operations - Roberta Matz
Curriculum - Anne Hearn
Finance - Caroline Cassels
Membership - Dick Calef
On Tuesday, May 24th, Ed Goll, Tony Meluskey and the chairs will meet with Immaculata's Angela Tekely, ED.D., Dean of the College of Lifelong Learning and members of her team. This will be the beginning of the transition process from castoffs and wandering nomads to proud official members of the Immaculata community.
The next general membership meeting will be held some day during the second week of Summer Session at Exton. In the meantime watch for updates on this blog.
At the membership meeting on Thursday, the rationale for the decision was discussed by the board and a summary description of Immaculata was presented by Dick Calef.
The new committee chairs were also announced:
Operations - Roberta Matz
Curriculum - Anne Hearn
Finance - Caroline Cassels
Membership - Dick Calef
On Tuesday, May 24th, Ed Goll, Tony Meluskey and the chairs will meet with Immaculata's Angela Tekely, ED.D., Dean of the College of Lifelong Learning and members of her team. This will be the beginning of the transition process from castoffs and wandering nomads to proud official members of the Immaculata community.
The next general membership meeting will be held some day during the second week of Summer Session at Exton. In the meantime watch for updates on this blog.
2016-05-18
Refunds from Widener
Jean McGee the registrar for OLLI is preparing a list of members who paid an all- inclusive fee (spring, summer and fall) and those who paid for an annual membership (spring and fall). This is at the request of Widener University and those who have paid for the fall series will have their money returned. HOWEVER, Jean wants a request from affected students via email or postal mail.
Jean's addresses are:
Jamcgee@widener.edu
Or
Osher Lifelong Institute, Widener University
Ms. Jean McGee, Registrar
825 Springdale Drive
Exton, Pa 19341
Jean's addresses are:
Jamcgee@widener.edu
Or
Osher Lifelong Institute, Widener University
Ms. Jean McGee, Registrar
825 Springdale Drive
Exton, Pa 19341
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