Lifelong learning programs: Ten Keys to Success

Dr. Richard Knopf of Arizona State University presented at the Lifelong Learning: New Opportunities for Aging Communities Symposium in Bozeman, Montana on Oct. 4, 2018.

The symposium was hosted by MSU Wonderlust: http://www.montana.edu/wonderlust, a lifelong learning program of Montana State University's Academic Technology and Outreach.

Transcript

1. Building Effective Lifelong Learning Programs: Ten Keys to Success Wonderlust Symposium, Montana Sate University 10.4.18 Richard C. Knopf, Ph.D., Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at ASU
9. Vitality, Community, Purpose
13. Maasailand, Kenya
20. Antholo gy
25. By the Numbers 14 years old 7 years re-purposed 3 mission elements 3 pedagogy components 5 sites 2063 members 317 courses 27 percent maxed out 20 per semester fee 12 per session fee 2 full-time staff 6 part-time staff 270 instructors 125 instructor pay per session 500K budget 303K member/course fees 100K osher endowment 50K donors 15 percent donating 50K scholarships
26. Ten Keys to Success
27. First Key: Grow Locally, Grow Organically
28. First Key: Grow Locally, Grow Organically ØPlace-based ØOrganically Grown ØCommunity Embedded
32. First Key: Grow Locally, Grow Organically ØCollective Visioning ØDiscover Community Heart and Soul ØFrom the Community, Not for the Community ØWhere We Live, Where We Live, Where we Live
33. Second Key: Institutional Alignment ØBecome Indispensable to Your Host Institution ØWhere We Live, Where We Live, Where we Live
34. Community Colleges Museums Hospitals Banks Libraries Non Profit Organizations Schools Recreation Centers Chambers of Commerce Fire Stations Retirement Centers Government Agencies Art Centers Neighborhood Centers Community Centers Homes Faith Communities Home Builders
36. Third Key: Strong Community Partnerships ØSite-Specific Co-Creative Incubators for Learning ØProgram Support, Leverage, and Societal Relevancy
37. Ø Site-Specific Co-Creative Incubators for Learning
38. Ø Program Support, Leverage, and Societal Relevancy
39. Fourth Key: A Sense of Being and Identity
40. MMF I
48. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ixA6AhKSshMotalm5ve9g
49. Mirabella Lifelong Learning Center @ ASU
51. Fifth Key: Member-Driven Visioning and Engagement
52. Sixth Key: Clear Demarcation of Authority!
53. Seventh Key: A Culture of Philanthropy
57. Lifelong Learning Philanthropy ØCorporations ØFoundations ØGrants ØPersonal In-Kind ØTalents ØMember Giving ØCampaigns ØSpecial Events ØTiered Giving ØPlanned Giving ØSecret to Success
58. Eighth Key: Clear Operational Guidelines Disrupting the Learning Experience: The overall goal is to create classroom environments that maximize the learning for all students. If, in the opinion of OLLI at ASU staff and administration, that the instructor, activity leader, class members, or any allied participant interferes with the goals of the learning community, or creates a safety concern, he or she will be asked to leave the class or activity and ultimately may not be able to continue his or her affiliation with OLLI at ASU. Refund Policy: Membership fees are nonrefundable. Class/series fees are nonrefundable, except in the event a class/series is cancelled. In this case, the applicable class fee will be refunded at the close of the semester. Please note that refunds will not be available in instances of double-booking (selecting classes that take place simultaneously). If you have any questions, please call our office at 602.543.6440.
59. Eighth Key: Clear Operational Guidelines Strategic Plan Mission Statement Organizational Chart Job Descriptions Marketing Plan Fund Raising Plan Code of Conduct Security/Emergency Preparedness ADA Policies and Compliance Title IV Policies and Compliance Liability Policies and Compliance Fiscal Policies, Controls, Guidelines Parking Policy Wait List Policy Volunteer Handbook Committee Structures Volunteer Job Descriptions Volunteer Agreement Forms Partnership Agreements/Contracts Instructor Training/Manual Instructor Contracts Student Evaluation Processes
60. Ninth Key: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence https://lifelonglearning.asu.edu/membership
61. Excellence in Technology
62. Instructor Training and Development
63. Tenth Key: Relentless Pursuit of Excellovation