About OLLI-UA

About Us

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona (OLLI-UA) has been offering community learning for adults 50+ for over 35 years. It is learning just for the joy of learning, with no tests or grades. Our motto is, "Curiosity Never Retires." Classes are offered in Tucson and Green Valley as well as online.

OLLI-UA is a member-led, volunteer-run non-profit affiliate partner of the University of Arizona. Over 1,100 members bring their life experience to our classrooms and the participants are often just as engaging as the hundreds of classes and social events offered annually.

OLLI-UA is also about healthy aging. The program keeps participants active mentally as well as socially; all factors health studies site as key ingredients for living well as you age.

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OLLI-UA Staff - AKA the A Team!

Isaiah Strong,
Administrative Support Assistant II

Alison Valencia,
Program Coordinator

Vacant,
Program Coordinator

Scott Aldridge,
Program Manager

Office Contact Information


Have a question or need help? Click here to contact us

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.

 

 

2025-2026 Board of Directors

Nona Cusick, President

Term 4/25 to 4/28

Lee Compton, Vice President

Term 4/25 to 4/28

Susan Williams, Treasurer

Term 4/25 to 4/28

Pat Furman, Secretary

Term 4/25 to 4/27

 Myrna Feldman, Director

Term 4/23 to 4/26

Rob Getlan, Director

Term 4/25 to 4/28

Richard Mundinger, Director

Term 4/25 to 4/27

Judith Rockey, Director

Term 4/23 to 4/26

José Santiago, Director

Term 4/23 to 4/26

David Smith, Director

Term 4/25 to 4/26

Ronald Spark, Director

Term 4/24 to 4/27

 

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.

  • Susan Williams, Board Treasurer, Chairperson
  • Mallory Riegger
  • Myrna Feldman
  • Loring Green
  • David Kikel

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.

  • Julie Newburg, 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

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
  • Lee Compton, Chair - Term Ends May 2026
  • Molly Kimball, Secretary - Term Ends May 2026
  • John Anderson - Term Ends May 2026
  • David Byrne - Term Ends May 2026
  • Nona Cusick -  Term Ends May 2026
  • Rob Getlan - Term Ends May 2026
  • Loring Green - Term Ends May 2025
  • Beth Lee - Term Ends May 2026
  • David Shawver - Term Ends May 2026
  • Pam Sorock - Term Ends May 2026

View the Central Tucson Council Policies Here.

Green Valley Council
  • Lynn Janklow, Chair
  • Jon Barton, Vice Chair
  • Janelle McCormick, Secretary
  • Neil Best
  • Eric Cederquist
  • Myrna Feldman
  • David Kikel
  • Douglas Syme

View the Green Valley Council Operating Guidelines Here.

Members Only: View Campus Council Contact Information

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