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    Propose a Course

    Propose a Course

    Have a great idea for a new course? We would love to hear from you!
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    Have you recently read a new book that you would like to discuss with others? Or traveled to a new destination that inspired you to learn more about the culture and history of that location? Share those interests and passions with Tufts OLLI members by leading a course! Our members enjoy learning about topics in history, literature, current events, film, STEM - the list goes on!

    Don't worry if you've never led a class before. Our Curriculum Committee will happily talk you through the process or help you formulate your ideas, so your course will be as enjoyable an experience for you as it will be for the participants. The Tufts OLLI office provides training and materials for new course leaders, and support for courses taking place virtually on Zoom or in person. 

    Member instructors are eligible for a free course as a thank-you for being a course instructor. Tufts OLLI is open to proposals from OLLI members, Tufts Faculty, Staff, and Students, as well as other outside experts and instructors. Non-member instructors are eligible to be paid $25 per teaching hour.

     

    Required Materials

    #1

    Prepare a short course description

    In 200 words or less, please briefly describe the content that will be covered in the course and the expectations of those participating (how members will participate in the course, any required readings, etc).
    #2

    Develop a brief syllabus of the course content

    Please provide a high-level syllabus of what content you'll be covering in each session of the course.
    #3

    Tell us about yourself

    Prospective learners like to know about the background, interests, and accomplishments of their potential course leaders! We'll include this short biography in our course catalog.
    Propose a Course

    "I love being a study group leader because it gives me an opportunity to share the literature I love with insightful, enthusiastic, and articulate readers. Anticipating each semester, I go on the hunt for more stories to share. I'm always surprised and provoked by listening to each member's unique perspective on the characters, themes, and language in the stories."

    Jane Katims, OLLI Member & Course Instructor

    "I keep coming back to teach with OLLI because it's so darn fun. I love the people, and I love getting to dig into and explore a topic I'm really excited about. As a professor, OLLI has also given me great opportunities to incubate an idea that I could later turn into a full undergrad or grad level course."

    Elke Jahns-Harms, OLLI Instructor & Tufts Faculty

     

    Upcoming Terms and Proposal Due Dates

    Spring 2025

    Our Spring term will run from March 17 - May 9, 2025. Proposals for Spring are due by November 10, 2024.

    Summer 2025

    Our Summer term will run from May 27 - June 23, 2025. Proposals for Summer are due by March 9, 2025.

     

    For More Information

    Additional information about designing and proposing a course can be found here.

    Please do not hesitate to contact our office at osherlli@tufts.edu or the Curriculum Committee directly at oshercurriculumcommittee@tufts.edu.