About Us

OLLI-UA (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona) is a non-credit lifelong learning program open to all adults over the age of 50.

We are membership driven and have four campus locations serving Greater Tucson and Southern Arizona. OLLI-UA is an Affiliate of the University of Arizona through the office of Continuing and Professional Education.

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 1,300 people a year in Southern Arizona invest their time and engage their minds with OLLI-UA!

Ready to join OLLI-UA?

OLLI-UA Staff

Scott Aldridge,
Program Manager

Kat Schumann,
Program Coordinator

Doug Spurlin,
Office Specialist, Senior

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.

Board of Directors 2018-2019

Meg Hovell, President

Lois Connell, Vice President

Nancy Sohn, Treasurer

Robyn Krause, Secretary

Myrna Feldman, Director

Loring Green, Director

Linda Heidle, Director

Paula Kulina, Director

David Shawver, Director

Campus Representatives to the Board

These people are non-voting attendees at Board of Directors meetings. They ensure campus interests are voiced during Board decision making.

• Sandra Hamann - Central Tucson
• Nancy Anacker - Green Valley
• Joane Williams - Northwest Tucson
• Lynn Dominiak - Southeast Tucson

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 Bylaws (2015)
• OLLI-UA Board Policies (2018)
• Affiliation Agreement with the University of Arizona (2017)
• Osher's goals for all OLLIs nationally

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:

• IRS 990 (2017)
• IRS 990 (2016)
• IRS 990 (2015)
• IRS 990 (2014)
• IRS 990 (2013)
• IRS 990 (2012)
• IRS 990 (2011)
• IRS 990 (2010)
• Earlier IRS 990 forms can be requested here.

Finance Committee

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

• Nancy Sohn, Board Treasurer - Chairperson
• Jo DeChatelet
• Len Eaton
• Myrna Feldman
• Loring Green
• Linda Heidle
• Art Quinn
• Joane Williams

Ex-officio

• Meg Hovell, Board President
• Bonnie Moreno, Business Manager
• Scott Aldridge, Program Manager

Membership and Outreach Committee

Purpose: To ensure continued growth of OLLI-UA and connect with communities reflective of the population of Southern Arizona.

• Lois Connell, Chairperson
• Gene Bryan (Southeast Tucson)
• Robyn Krause (Northwest Tucson)

Ex-officio

• Meg Hovell, Board President
• Scott Aldridge, Program Manager
• Kat Schumann, Program Coordinator

Funds Development Committee

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

• TBD, Chairperson
• Kathie Berry (Green Valley
• Loring Green (Central Tucson)
• Linda Heldle (Southeast Tucson)
• MaryHellen Kaser (Central Tucson)
• Ed Freedman (Green Valley)
• Susan Rubin (Central Tucson)
• Nancy Sohn (Board Treasurer)
• Joane Williams (Northwest Tucson)

Ex-officio

• Meg Hovell, Board President
• Scott Aldridge, Staff
• Kat Schumann, Staff

Cross Campus Curriculum Committee

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

• Meg Hovell, Board President - Chairperson
• Ken Back (Northwest Tucson)
• Lois Connell (Green Valley)
• Lynn Dominiak (Southeast Tucson)
• Rob Getlan (Central Tucson)
• Sandy Hamann (Central Tucson)
• Robyn Krause (Northwest Tucson)
• Paula Kulina (Green Valley)
• Kevin McDermott (Southeast Tucson)
• Bob Sklar (Central Tucson)

Ex-officio

• Lois Connell, Membership & Outreach Committee Chair
• Scott Aldridge, Program Manager
• Kat Schumann, Program Coordinator

Campus Councils 2018-19

Each OLLI-UA Campus has an elected Campus Council of local members to manage the operations of the campus and address immediate campus concerns in line with Board Bylaws and Policies. All Campus Councils have officers and most have additional committee chairpersons to manage specific operations (i.e. curriculum, social, marketing). Any member may run for his/her Campus Council during the annual elections held in March.

See your Council Members:

Central Tucson

• Sandra Hamann, Chair
• David Shawver, Vice Chair
• Nancy Sohn, Treasurer
• Victoria Hahn, Secretary
• Bob Sklar
• JoAnna Strohn
• Joanna Broder
• Mallory Riegger
• Paul Smith
• Rob Getlan

View the Central Tucson Council Policies Here.

Green Valley

• Paula Kulina
• Myrna Feldman
• Julie Stewart
• Ann Bradford
• Art Quinn
• Bob Kiser
• Gay Schroeder
• Lois Connell
• Nancy Anacker

Northwest Tucson

• Ken Back
• Robyn Krause
• Joane Williams
• Tracy Tishion
• Jeff Bollwinkel
• Shirley Pinkerton
• Sunny Aslam
• William Mead

Southeast Tucson

• Lynn Dominiak
• Jim DeLapp
• David Grabelski
• Linda Heidle
• Deb LaFrate
• Jerry Howell
• Jerry Sandvick
• Kevin McDermott
• Lou LaFrate
• Suzanne Stewart

Members Only: View Campus Council Contact Information