The Administration Committee decides on the length of each term (ten weeks, eight weeks, etc.), membership fees, expenditure of endowment funds, and other administrative decisions.  The committee meets only when there is a decision about changing the current fees, term lengths, etc. and generally once per term.  For more information, contact Committee Chair Mary Beth Sweeney.

The Curriculum Committee seeks competent instructors to teach a well balanced variety of classes which  OLLI offers each term.  The committee is divided into subcommittees, each focusing on specific interest areas:  Arts, Culture, and Music; Business and Finance; Computers and Technology; Current Events and Other; Health, Fitness, and Exercise; Languages and Travel; Photography; Practical Arts and Hobbies; Psychology, Personal Development, and Self-Help; Religion and Philosophy; and Science and Math.

Each subcommittee has at least two members, and we are always looking for additional OLLI members to help find new and interesting classes and instructors.  If you are interested in participating on a subcommittee or have ideas for new classes, please contact Co-Chairs Tony Caruso or Sally Bornmueller.

The Instructor Support Committee on keeping and supporting our incredible faculty.  Through mentors for our new instructors, helpful tips and guidance to make their teaching more effective, and pre-term instructor lunches this committee is there for the instructors.  You’ll fit in this group if you are a past educator or just someone who likes to get the most out of people!  This committee meets a couple of times each term.  If you’re interested in serving on this committee, contact Paulette Payne  for more information.

The Long-Range Planning Committee  considers the needs and goals of OLLI@Furman for three, five, and ten years into the future. Contact Grady Jordy for information.

The Social Committee plans events outside of  the classroom for the OLLI membership, from breakfasts to sporting events to plays to movies so there is something for everyone.  The core group plans a calendar of events and then pulls in additional volunteers to work on those specific events.

Contact Heidi Wright for more information.

The Volunteer Committee works to involve members in all-volunteer aspects of OLLI, thereby increasing retention and satisfaction of members.  The committee works to recruit, train, retain, recognize, and reward volunteers; conducts succession planning; oversees scheduling and training of office volunteers; and helps fill OLLI committee positions.  If you’re interested in serving on the Volunteer Committee, contact Gayle Brown.