2008 Lifelong Learning Institute, Syracuse University Gerontology Center


		Lifelong Learning Institute Register now for Spring 2009 classes! About the Lifelong Learning Institute The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), founded in 2008 at Syracuse University, offers non-credit classes that are specially designed for adults age 50 and older. Research shows that older adults who participate in meaningful activities enjoy better mental, physical, social, and economic health and an ongoing desire for learning. The classes, taught by SU faculty, are short (usually 16 contact hours) and intensive, but informal—there are no grades. Almost all have free, convenient parking and accessible facilities. We also offer a few shorter classes with 2 or 4 contact hours. Students in LLI classes do much more than just study. These classes combine learning with hands-on community engagement. For example, in 2008: Students in The Stars and Planets learned how to use a telescope to explore the night sky. Then they shared their telescope and their newfound skills with residents at The Nottingham retirement community. Students in Making Documentaries studied the art of documentary films, created their own one-minute documentaries, then invited their family and friends to a screening party in Newhouse III, on the SU campus. Tuition The annual membership is $5. In addition, we charge a modest tuition: in 2009 the tuition is $15 for classes with 2 contact hours; $30 for classes with 4 contact hours; $55 for classes with 8 contact hours; and $110 for classes with 16 contact hours. The Lifelong Learning Institute is scholarship in action. It's a bridge between the University and the community, giving older adults the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to their community. For more information, contact Martha Bonney, 315/443-2703, email mwbonney@syr.edu.
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