K.g.t. Montgomery College If wisdom comes with age, we should work at embracing the experience

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““If wisdom comes with age,If wisdom comes with age,we should work at embracing the experience.”we should work at embracing the experience.”

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What is an What is an Institute for Institute for Learning in Learning in Retirement?Retirement?

What is an What is an Institute for Institute for Learning in Learning in Retirement?Retirement?

√ A formal organization of older adults

√ A non-residential study program affiliated with a college or university

√ Furthering education & intellectual needs/desires

√ Members are responsible for learning opportunities

√ Affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network


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√1962 - New School for Social Research in New York City

√1988 - Elderhostel Institute Network formed

√1999 - 264 affiliated ILRs with 48 in development involving over 66,000 people

√2000 - Over 300 ILRs in the United States

Institute for Institute for Learning in Learning in

Retirement - Retirement - HistoryHistory

Institute for Institute for Learning in Learning in

Retirement - Retirement - HistoryHistory


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Characteristics of Characteristics of ILRsILRs

Characteristics of Characteristics of ILRsILRs

√ Independent entities

√ Created by a unique group of people

√ Sponsored by a host institution

√ Has its own special character and mission

√ Learners develop their own college level educational programs

√ An educational community of older learners


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√ Educational Purpose - College level, continuing education

√ Member organization - Learners join ILRs√ Open membership - No educational pre-requisite√ Dues - Members pay dues√ Member lead decision-making

· Determine curriculum· Recruit members· Finance the ILR· Develop social programs

Common Goals Common Goals and Characteristicsand Characteristics

Common Goals Common Goals and Characteristicsand Characteristics


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A goal should be…, “to live your full life potential in good health, learning how to handle and shed stress, devoting time to exercise and proper nutrition and, most of all for those over 50, seeking a new infusion of ideas.”

Dr. Margery H. SilverHarvard University Medical School

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The Other Retirement ChoiceThe Other Retirement Choice



The Other Retirement ChoiceThe Other Retirement Choice


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1997 - Preliminary meeting (Butler, Deretehin, Law, & Turner) 1998 - Warren Butler conducts study 1999 - Focus Group meetings:

May 14, 1999 June 4, 1999 July 8, 1999 August 6, 1999 (Expanded Group)

1999 - 10 th Elderhostel Institute Network Conference



HistoryHistory



HistoryHistory


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Provide environments in which active older adults will enjoy opportunities for continued intellectual and personal growth.



Mission StatementMission Statement



Mission StatementMission Statement


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Intellectual growthPersonal growthSocial outlet - people having similar interestsOpportunity to giveA coming together of people with likenesses and differences

The power of a collective voice of active adults in the community



Benefits to MembersBenefits to Members



Benefits to MembersBenefits to Members


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To bring diversity to the campusTo expand community servicesTo share facilities and environmentTo be a part of a valuable movement in higher education

To development new networks and partnerships



Benefits to Montgomery CollegeBenefits to Montgomery College



Benefits to Montgomery CollegeBenefits to Montgomery College


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Facilities for classes, offices & social activities

An established identify in the communityStaff supportAccess to existing college servicesCurriculum & instructional support



What can Montgomery CollegeWhat can Montgomery Collegeoffer the Academy?offer the Academy?





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Affiliation with the Elderhostal Institute Network

Affiliation with community organizationsAbility to research, market and reach the adult learner

Convenience of location and parking








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Organizational StructureOrganizational Structure



Organizational StructureOrganizational Structure


Curriculum

Committee

Financial Development Committee

Marketing Committee

MembershipCommittee

Steering Committee

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Eleven to thirteen membersDean of CCE serves on the committeeAuthority for organizational decision making and leadership

Each member will serve on at least one other committeeMembers represent the interest of the college and the community in its diversity of gender, ethnic group and backgrounds



Steering CommitteeSteering Committee



Steering CommitteeSteering Committee


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Responsible for courses & programs offeredConduct needs assessmentsWork with “subject matter” person to develop curriculum

Identify and recruit instructorsEvaluate curriculum and instructionPlan course schedules



Curriculum CommitteeCurriculum Committee



Curriculum CommitteeCurriculum Committee


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Develop funding sources and sponsorsSet and monitor fee formulasPrepare and recommend a budgetReview the budget during the fiscal yearConsider other financial issues as the Steering Committee may direct



Financial Development CommitteeFinancial Development Committee



Financial Development CommitteeFinancial Development Committee


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Developing and projecting the public image of the Academy

Plan, write, and edit the newsletterDevelop news releasesDirector of College relations will serve on this committee

Create public relation events



Marketing CommitteeMarketing Committee



Marketing CommitteeMarketing Committee


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Recruitment and retention of membersDevelop and maintain a speaker’s bureauDisseminate marketing materialsConduct needs assessmentsActive in related community organizationsProvide orientation for new members



Membership CommitteeMembership Committee



Membership CommitteeMembership Committee


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K.g.t. Montgomery College If wisdom comes with age, we should work at embracing the experience