About OLLI-UA

About Us

OLLI-UA (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona) is a non-credit lifelong learning program designed for adults 50+.

OLLI-UA is a program of the University of Arizona through the office of Continuing and Professional Education. OLLI-UA's program is operated through a non-profit affiliate partnership with the University of Arizona. The program is membership and volunteer driven, serving Greater Tucson and Southern Arizona as well as online learners anywhere.

We offer classes during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Most of our classes (also known as Study Groups) are created and led by our own members. And OLLI-UA isn't just about learning--we are a community that has social events and volunteering opportunities to enrich all of our lives.

See why over 1,000 people each year in Southern Arizona invest their time and engage their minds with OLLI-UA!

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OLLI-UA Staff - AKA the A Team!

Claudia Torres,
Office Specialist, Senior

Alison Valencia,
Program Coordinator

Ashley Levy,
Program Coordinator

Scott Aldridge,
Program Manager

Office Contact Information


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Phone: 520-626-9039

Hours: Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm

Mailing Address (not a regular office location): 4485 N 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719

Governance

OLLI-UA is a 501(c)(3) Affiliate of the University of Arizona. This collaborative effort is overseen by a Program Manager, a Board of Directors, and Campus Councils. All three entities work together to assure that the program runs smoothly administratively, is governed consistently, and is responsive to members at both the local and the program-wide levels.

OLLI-UA members* are welcome and encouraged to attend our Board meetings.
*If interested, please click here to contact us to request the Zoom Meeting ID.

 

 

2023-2024 Board of Directors

Nona Cusick, President

Mallory Riegger, Vice President

Susan Williams, Treasurer

David Kikel, Secretary

 Myrna Feldman, Director

 Gerald Geise, Director

Rob Getlan, Director

Bruce Goldstein, Director

Judith Rockey, Director

Bob Salter, Director

Jose Santiago, Director

 

OLLI-UA Governing Documents

As a 501(c)(3) Affiliate of the University of Arizona, there are various documents which aid our governance. Please use the links below to see specific documents.

OLLI-UA Code of Conduct

OLLI-UA is a community of intellectually active mature adults. Membership entails mutual respect among members, study group leaders, and staff as they pursue knowledge and explore individual interests. Failure to treat ideas, viewpoints, the classroom environment, and interests of other members of the community with respect and civility compromises the intellectual climate at OLLI-UA, and cannot be tolerated. The OLLI-UA staff and volunteer leadership are responsible for ensuring that the Code of Conduct is being followed in all OLLI-sponsored programs.

This OLLI-UA Code of Conduct is congruent with that for students at University of Arizona (deanofstudents.arizona.edu/policies-codes) in promoting behavior that enables enlightened discourse among individuals.

Tax Documents:

Finance Committee

Purpose: To ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance with federal, state, and local taxation laws for the nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

  • Mallory Riegger, Board Treasurer, Chairperson
  • Myrna Feldman
  • Loring Green
  • David Kikel
  • Steve Myrick
  • Judith Rockey
  • Joanna 'Jae' Strohn

Ex-officio

  • Nona Cusick (Board President)
  • Scott Aldridge (Program Manager)

Funds Development Committee

Purpose: To ensure income through member donors, community giving, and corporate gifts.

  • Gerald Geise, Chairperson
  • Loring Green
  • Susan Williams
  • Mallory Riegger

Ex-officio

  • Scott Aldridge (Program Manager)
  • Nona Cusick (Board President)

OLLI-UA Curriculum Management

Purpose: To strengthen the offerings throughout OLLI-UA, by meeting regularly to promote sharing of best practices and troubleshooting challenges.

  • Rob Getlan, Chairperson (CT)

Ex-officio

  • Scott Aldridge (Program Manager)
  • Nona Cusick (Board President)


Campus Councils 2023-2024

Each OLLI-UA Campus has an appointed Campus Council of local members to manage the operations of the campus and address immediate campus concerns in line with Board Bylaws and Policies. 

Your OLLI-UA Council Members:

Central Tucson Council
  • Ray Baxter, Chair 
  • David Shawver, Vice Chair
  • John Anderson
  • David Byrne
  • Lee Compton
  • Nona Cusick
  • Rob Getlan
  • Loring Green - Secretary
  • Buzz Olson
  • Linda Seitz
  • Jae Strohn

  • Molly Kimball - Co Secretary

View the Central Tucson Council Policies Here.

Green Valley Council
  • David Kikel, Chair
  • Steve Myrick, Vice Chair
  • Myrna Feldman
  • Rick Cendo
  • Tobey Gitelle
  • Janelle McCormick

View the Green Valley Council Operating Guidelines Here.

Southeast Tucson Council
  • Bob Salter, Chair, Treasurer
  • Jimmy Jones, Vice Chair

  • Lynn Dominiak

  • Jerry Howell
  • Patty Howell
  • Susan Williams

View the Southeast Tucson Council Operating Guidelines Here.

Members Only: View Campus Council Contact Information

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