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 1,400 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

Office Contact Information:

Have a question or need help? Contact us electronically here

Phone: 520-626-9039

Hours: Mon - Fri 9am to 4 pm

Office Location: 1955 E. 6th Street, Tucson AZ 85721

Note - With a small staff, it is best to call ahead of visiting to ensure we can be here to help you.

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.

Members are welcome and encouraged to attend OLLI-UA Board meetings. Upcoming meetings include:

• September 21, 2019 - 10am at Central Tucson

• November 2, 2019 - 10am at Green Valley

• January 11, 2020 - 10am, location TBD

• February 22, 2020 - 10am, location TBD

• April 11, 2020 (Annual Meeting) - 10am, location TBD

• May 16, 2020 - 10am, location TBD

(Dates subject to change)

Board of Directors 2019-2020

David Shawver, President

Loring Green, Vice President

Mallory Riegger, Treasurer

Paula Kulina, Secretary

Ken Back, Director

Connie Brunt, Director

Myrna Feldman, Director

Dave Grabelski, Director

Steve Myrick, Director

Kay Rich, 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
• TBD - 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.

• Mallory Riegger, Board Treasurer - Chairperson
• Eric Cederquist (Green Valley)
• Bill Couchman (Central Tucson)
• Myrna Feldman (Green Valley)
• Loring Green (Central Tucson)
• David Kikel (Green Valley)
• Joann Krisch (Southeast Tucson)
• Joanna (Jae) Strohn (Central Tucson)
• Joane Williams (Northwest Tucson)

Ex-officio

• David Shawver, Board President
• 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.

• Connie Brunt, Chairperson (Central Tucson)
• Lesley Bailey (Central Tucson)
• Gene Bryan (Southeast Tucson)
• Mary Ellen Klawiter (Green Valley)
• Robyn Krause (Northwest Tucson)
• Joanna (Jae) Strohn (Central Tucson)

Ex-officio

• David Shawver, 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.

• Loring Green, Chairperson (Central Tucson)
• Eric Cederquist (Green Valley)
• Bill Couchman (Central Tucson)
• Linda Heidle (Southeast Tucson)
• Richard Markham (Northwest Tucson)
• Mallory Riegger (Central Tucson)
• Susan Rubin (Central Tucson)
• Joane Williams (Northwest Tucson)

Ex-officio

• David Shawver, Board President
• Scott Aldridge, Program Manager
• Kat Schumann, Program Coordinator

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, Chairperson (Central Tucson)
• Ken Back (Northwest Tucson)
• Rob Getlan (Central Tucson)
• Dave Grabelski (Southeast Tucson)
• Sandy Hamann (Central Tucson)
• Shirlene Patterson (Northwest Tucson)
• Paula Kulina (Green Valley)
• Kevin McDermott (Southeast Tucson)
• Carol Smith (Green Valley)

Ex-officio

• David Shawver, Board President
• Scott Aldridge, Program Manager
• Kat Schumann, Program Coordinator

Campus Councils 2019-20

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, Co-Vice Chair 
• Bob Manning, Co-Vice Chair 
• Joanna (Jae) Strohn, Treasurer
• JoAnna Broder, Secretary 
• Lesley Bailey
• Janice Burke
• Rob Getlan
• Jo Kelleher
• Bob Sklar
• Paul Smith

View the Central Tucson Council Policies Here.

Green Valley

• Paula Kulina, Chair
• Kay Rich, Vice Chair
• Myrna Feldman, Treasurer
• Julie Stewart, Secretary 
• Nancy Anacker
• Eric Cederquist
• David Kikel
• Bob Kiser
• Steve Myrick
• Carol Smith
  
  

View the Green Valley Council Operating Guidelines Here.

Northwest Tucson

• Ken Back, Chair 
• Joane Williams, Treasurer
• Tracy Tishion, Secretary
• Sunny Aslam
• Jeff Bollwinkel
• Richard Markham

View the Northwest Tucson Operating Guidelines Here.

Southeast Tucson

• David Grabelski, Chair
• Jim Delapp, Vice Chair
• Joann Krisch, Treasurer
• Deb LaFrate, Secretary
• Jerry Howell
• Lou LaFrate
• Kevin McDermott
• Jack Owen
• Jacki Owen
• Janet Pedersen
• Dottie Sonnenberg
• Suzanne Stewart

Members Only: View Campus Council Contact Information